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Marble Candleholder with Copper Attachment
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Marble Candleholder with Copper Attachment
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Marble Candleholder with Copper Attachment

Artifact ID2017.7.1.a-b
Object Type Candleholder
Medium stone (marble), metal (copper)
DimensionsOverall - 3D (.a: Candleholder) H 3 3/4 in x Diam 5 in (9.5 cm x 12.7 cm )
Overall - 3D (.b: Copper Attachment) H 1 3/8 in x W 2 1/4 in x D 5 in (3.5 cm x 5.7 cm x 12.7 cm )

Physical DescriptionLarge round candleholder made of yellow and white marbled stone (.a) with a floral copper attachment that clips to the lip (.b).
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel during the Obama Administration. It was received through the U.S. General Services Administration and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in 2017 for deposit with the Obama Presidential Library. Additional Details
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Barack Obama Presidential Library. The Barack 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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