Honey Jar with Pewter Lid and Dipper

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Honey Jar with Pewter Lid and Dipper

Artifact SeriesObama Administration Collection 2009-2017

Artifact ID2017.2.110.a-c

Object Type Jar, Honey

Manufacturer Libbey, Inc. (Founded 1818)

Medium glass, metal (pewter)

DimensionsOverall - 3D (.a-c: Honey Jar, Lid, and Dipper) H 4 1/4 in x W 3 1/2 in x D 3 in (10.8 cm x 8.9 cm x 7.6 cm )
Overall - 3D (.a: Lid) H 2 in x W 3 in x D 3 in (5.1 cm x 7.6 cm x 7.6 cm )
Overall - 3D (.b: Honey Jar) H 2 1/2 in x W 3 7/8 in x D 3 7/8 in (6.4 cm x 9.8 cm x 9.8 cm )
Overall - 3D (.c: Dipper) H 5 in x W 3/4 in x D 1/2 in (12.7 cm x 1.9 cm x 1.3 cm )

Physical Description

Physical DescriptionGlass honey jar with a pewter honey dipper and lid. The pewter lid (.a) has a natural beehive corded design and a gold-colored metal bee on top. The glass honey jar (.b) has a maker's mark and the signature of First Lady Michelle Obama engraved on the bottom. The pewter honey dipper (.c) has a decorative flower handle and a round honeycomb-shaped end.

Inscriptions and MarkingsEngraved on the base of honey jar: [Michelle Obama signature]; Debossed on the base of honey jar: [maker's mark]

Historical NoteThis is an example of a diplomatic gift that First Lady Michelle Obama would give to foreign leaders during the Obama Administration.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 Details

National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)

National Archives Catalog SeriesObama Administration Collection 2009-2017 (National Archives Identifier 66540607)

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