Baccarat Our Fire Lamp
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.01282011-8-1.2.a-c
Object Type
Lamp
Manufacturer
Baccarat
(Founded 1764)
Intended Recipient
First Lady Michelle Obama
(American, 1964)
Medium
glass (crystal, unknown), metal, plastic, adhesive
DimensionsOverall (Assembled) H 14 in x Diam 6 1/4 in (35.6 cm x 15.9 cm )
Overall (Lamp Base .a) H 13 3/8 in x W 4 7/8 in x D 4 1/4 in (34 cm x 12.4 cm x 10.8 cm )
Overall (Crystal Candlestick .b) H 8 7/8 in x W 4 7/8 in x D 4 1/4 in (22.5 cm x 12.4 cm x 10.8 cm )
Overall (Lampshade .c) H 4 5/8 in x Diam 6 1/4 in (11.7 cm x 15.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionBaccarat "Our Fire" clear full-headed crystal table lamp. Consists of silver-colored metal base with frosted crystal lamp head and cord with switch, clear crystal candlestick that slides onto the base, and a dark gray-tinted clear crystal lampshade.Overall (Lamp Base .a) H 13 3/8 in x W 4 7/8 in x D 4 1/4 in (34 cm x 12.4 cm x 10.8 cm )
Overall (Crystal Candlestick .b) H 8 7/8 in x W 4 7/8 in x D 4 1/4 in (22.5 cm x 12.4 cm x 10.8 cm )
Overall (Lampshade .c) H 4 5/8 in x Diam 6 1/4 in (11.7 cm x 15.9 cm )
Historical NoteReceived personally during an official foreign state visit to the White House by President Nicolas Sarkozy and First Lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy of France on January 10, 2011.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to First Lady Michelle Obama during the Obama Administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President and maintained there 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 SeriesGifts of State (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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