Pickard China Bowl with Chicago Skyline
Artifact SeriesObama Administration Collection 2009-2017
Artifact ID2017.2.105
Object Type
Bowl, Decorative
Manufacturer
Pickard China
(Founded 1893)
Artist
Mary M. McLaughlin
Medium
ceramic, paint
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 4 3/8 in x Diam 8 1/2 in (11.1 cm x 21.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionCream-colored, commemorative bowl with a gold design along the rim and exterior, and gold text at the bottom of the vessel interior. The exterior is decorated with the Chicago skyline. The interior text dedicates the bowl to the 2012 NATO Summit in Chicago. The base has the maker's mark and signature.
Inscriptions and MarkingsEmbossed on interior base: Presented by /
Barack Obama /
President of the United States /
and /
Mrs. Michelle Obama /
on the occasion of the /
NATO Summit /
May 20-21, 2012 /
Chicago, Illinois;
Embossed on exterior base [McLaughlin Glazeware maker's mark] [Pickard China maker's mark] /
[Mary M. Laughlin signature]
Historical NoteThis bowl is an example of a gift from President Obama to foreign dignitaries on the occasion of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summit hosted in Chicago, Illinois in May 2012.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)
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