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2009 White House Staff Mess Sugar Bowl
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
2009 White House Staff Mess Sugar Bowl
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

2009 White House Staff Mess Sugar Bowl

Artifact SeriesObama Administration Collection 2009-2017
Artifact ID2017.5.94.a-b
Object Type Bowl, Sugar
Manufacturer (Founded 1889)
Date 2006
Medium porcelain
DimensionsOverall - 3D (.a-b: Bowl and Lid Together) H 5 1/4 in x W 6 in x D 3 7/8 in (13.3 cm x 15.2 cm x 9.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionA cream colored sugar bowl (.a) with a decorated rim of a gold and blue. Printed on the front is a small image of the Seal of the President. Below the image, on the lower edge of the bowl is a thin gold band. The two handles each have a gold band on either side, with the top edge the same cream color of the cup. The lid (.b) of the bowl is rounded and has an acorn shaped finial at top. The finial is decorated in gold.
Historical NoteThis item was part of the White House Mess China. This style was in use from 1998- 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)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Obama Presidential Library. The Obama Presidential Library does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
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