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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
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 ID2017.2.66.a-b
Object Type Jar, Honey
Manufacturer (Founded 2008)
Date 2009
Medium glass
DimensionsOverall - 3D (.a-b: Honey Jar with Dipper) H 4 3/4 in x W 4 3/4 in x D 2 3/8 in (12.1 cm x 12.1 cm x 6 cm )

Physical Description
Physical DescriptionGlass honey jar with round sides and a thin body created to hold honey gathered at the White House (.a), with a matching dipper that doubles as the cap (.b).
Inscriptions and MarkingsEngraved on obverse: WHITE HOUSE HONEY 2009; Engraved on base: [Michelle Obama signature] CALEB SIEMON 2009
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. This honey jar was designed exclusively for foreign dignitaries at the G20 summit hosted in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in September 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)
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