Silver Cheese Knife
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.119384
Object Type
Knife, Cheese Serving
Manufacturer
David-Andersen
(Founded 1876)
Gifter
Prime Minister Erna Solberg
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Medium
metal (silver)
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 3/4 in x W 2 3/4 in x D 9 1/8 in (1.9 cm x 7 cm x 23.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionSilver cheese knife with a curving blade that ends in a top point and an open slit for cheese shaving. At the top and bottom of the handle there are raised decorations inspired by the acanthus vine.Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of the Nuclear Security Summit held in Washington, DC. from March 31 to April 1, 2016.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Barack Obama during the Obama administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January 2017 for deposit with the Obama Presidential Library.Additional Details
National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts of State (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Obama Presidential Library and Museum. The Obama Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent
regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
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