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2009 White House Staff Mess Porcelain Salt & Pepper Shaker Set
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
2009 White House Staff Mess Porcelain Salt & Pepper Shaker Set
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

2009 White House Staff Mess Porcelain Salt & Pepper Shaker Set

Artifact SeriesObama Administration Collection 2009-2017
Artifact ID2017.5.95-.96
Object Type Saltshaker
Manufacturer (Founded 1889)
Date 2006
Medium porcelain
DimensionsOverall H 3 3/4 in x Diam 1 7/8 in (9.5 cm x 4.8 cm ), each
Physical DescriptionCream colored circular salt & pepper shaker set with an image of the Seal of the President on front. Along the top edge of the shakers are bands of gold and blue and a single gold band at the base. There are three small holes on the top of the salt shaker and seven on top of the pepper shaker.
Historical NoteThis set was part of the White House Mess China. This style was in use from 1998- 2009.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThese items are materials associated with various agencies and offices during the Obama administration and maintained as government property until their 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)
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