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White House Glass Honey Jar and Dipper
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
White House Glass Honey Jar and Dipper
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

White House Glass Honey Jar and Dipper

Artifact SeriesObama Administration Collection 2009-2017
Artifact ID2017.2.92.a-b
Object Type Jar, Honey
Manufacturer (Founded 1999)
Date 2009
Medium glass
DimensionsOverall - 3D (.a-b: Honey Jar with Dipper) H 5 in x W 2 in x L 4 1/4 in (12.7 cm x 5.1 cm x 10.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionGlass honey jar with round sides and thin body created to hold honey gathered at the White House (.a), with a matching dipper that doubles as the cap (.b).
Historical NoteFirst Lady Michelle Obama gifted honey jars, such as this one, and other bee themed items as part of foreign relations during diplomatic events. Often, the gifts contained or included honey from the White House bee hives. This honey vase was designed exclusively for the occasion of the G20 Pittsburgh Summit 2009.

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)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Obama Presidential Library. The Obama Presidential Library 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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