Oval Office Platter for President Vladimir Putin
Artifact SeriesObama Administration Collection 2009-2017
Artifact ID2017.2.129
Object Type
Plate, Commemorative
Artist/ Maker
Schlanser Design Studio
Date
2012
Medium
glass, metal
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 2 in x W 16 3/8 in x L 18 1/2 in (5.1 cm x 41.6 cm x 47 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionGlass and gold curved oval-shaped platter modeled after the design of President Obama's Oval Office rug. The matte gold surface of the platter has the Great Seal of the United States in the upper portion above text. There is a raised reflective gold border with an inscription around the edge that features several historic quotes separated by stars.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed on obverse of plaque: [Presidential seal] /
Presented to /
His Excellency Vladimir Putin /
President of the Russian Federation /
by /
Barack Obama /
President of the United States /
on the occasion of his visit to /
The White House /
May 18, 2012.;
Inscribed along edge of obverse: NO PROBLEM OF HUMAN DESTINY IS BEYOND HUMAN BEINGS THE WELFARE OF EACH OF US IS DEPENDANT FUNDAMENTALLY UPON THE WELFARE OF ALL OF US THE ONLY THING WE HAVE TO FEAR IS FEAR ITSELF THE ARC OR MORAL UNIVERSE IS LONG, BUT IT BENDS TOWARDS JUSTICE GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE, BY THE PEOPLE, FOR THE PEOPLE;
Engraved on lower right edge of platter: Schlanser '15
Historical NoteThis platter is an example of a diplomatic gift that the United States Department of State would give to foreign leaders during the Obama Administration. This platter was intended as a diplomatic gift to President Vladimir Putin of Russia for his planned attendance to the G8 Summit at Camp David in May 2012. However, President Putin was unable to attend the G8 Summit and Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev attended in his place. This customized gift was never presented.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) Schlanser Design Studio
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