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White House Glass Honey Jar and Dipper
Artifact SeriesObama Administration Collection 2009-2017
Artifact ID2017.2.92.a-b
Object Type
Jar, Honey
Manufacturer
Siemon & Salazar
(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 times the gifts contained or included honey from the White House bee hives when gifted.
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
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