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Navy Mess 60th Anniversary Plate
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Navy Mess 60th Anniversary Plate
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Navy Mess 60th Anniversary Plate

Artifact SeriesObama Administration Collection 2009-2017
Artifact ID2017.5.56
Object Type Plate, Commemorative
Manufacturer (Founded 1889)
Date 2011
Medium porcelain
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 3/4 in x Diam 11 3/4 in (1.9 cm x 29.8 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionA white porcelain plate with raised rim and commemorative inscriptions. At the center of the plate is an image of the White House in silver. The edge of the plate is decorated in silver and there is a thin silver band on the outer edge of the rim.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed in center of obverse: [Image of the White House] THE WHITE HOUSE NAVY MESS PRESIDENTIAL FOOD SERVICE 60TH Anniversary JUNE 11, 2011 JUNE 1951 - JUNE 2011 LIMITED EDITION Inscribed in groupings of four along the border: [the names of all former US Presidents] Inscribed in center of reverse: WHITE HOUSE NAVY MESS 2011 [Lenox logo] [copyright symbol] LENOX MADE IN USA
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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