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Tiffany & Co. Honey Jar and Dipper
Artifact SeriesObama Administration Collection 2009-2017
Artifact ID2017.2.55.a-c
Object Type
Jar, Honey
Manufacturer
Tiffany & Co.
(Founded 1837)
Medium
metal (sterling silver)
DimensionsOverall - 3D (.a-c: Honey Jar, Lid, and Dipper) H 4 1/2 in x Diam 3 1/2 in (11.4 cm x 8.9 cm )
Overall - 3D (.b: Lid) H 1 in x Diam 2 3/8 in (2.5 cm x 6 cm )
Overall - 3D (.c: Honey Dipper) H 4 1/2 in x W 3/4 in x D 3/4 in (11.4 cm x 1.9 cm x 1.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionOverall - 3D (.b: Lid) H 1 in x Diam 2 3/8 in (2.5 cm x 6 cm )
Overall - 3D (.c: Honey Dipper) H 4 1/2 in x W 3/4 in x D 3/4 in (11.4 cm x 1.9 cm x 1.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionTiffany and Co. sterling silver honey jar (.a) with lid (.b) and honey dipper (.c). The jar is decorated with a band of honeycomb patterns. The lid has a honey bee as a handle.
Inscriptions and MarkingsEngraved on base: TIFFANY & CO. MAKERS 26400 925;
Engraved on dipper: TIFFANY & CO. MAKERS 925
Historical NoteThis object is an example of the bee-themed items gifted by First Lady Michelle Obama to foreign leaders during diplomatic events. These gifts often contained or included honey from the White House bee hives.Custodial History / ProvenanceThis item is material associated with various agencies and offices during the Obama administration and maintained as government property until its transfer to the National Archives in January 2017 for deposit with the Obama Presidential Library.
Additional DetailsNational Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesObama Administration Collection 2009-2017 (National Archives Identifier 66540607)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Fully
Use Restriction Note(c) Tiffany & Co.
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In Collection(s)
Not on view
Related Links
2018.1.46.a-b
DO.686703