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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Silver Honeycomb Bud Vase
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Silver Honeycomb Bud Vase

Artifact SeriesObama Administration Collection 2009-2017
Artifact ID2017.2.5
Object Type Vase, Flower
Manufacturer (Founded 1837)
Date 2015
Medium metal (sterling silver)
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 6 in x W 2 5/8 in x D 2 3/4 in (15.2 cm x 6.7 cm x 7 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionA Tiffany & Co. sterling silver bud vase with a honeycomb design and a silver decorative honey bee. The vase is etched with a non-continuous honeycomb design along the exterior, tapering off towards the top of the piece. The honey bee figure is soldered to the side near the top edge of the vase.
Inscriptions and MarkingsStamped on the center of the bottom of vase: [copyright symbol] TIFFANY & CO. / MAKERS / 26401 / 925
Historical NoteThis flower vase is an example of the diplomatic gifts that the US Department of State would give to foreign leaders during the Obama Administration. The vase is a copy of a gift First Lady Michelle Obama presented to Queen Elizabeth II during a trip to the United Kingdom to promote the Let Girls Learn initiative in June 2015. The vase was gifted alongside a selection of tea, candles, and honey harvested from the White House Kitchen Garden.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 Status(not entered)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
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