Embroidered Black Iris Ceramic Plate
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.691242.1-2
Object Type
Plate, Decorative
Intended Recipient
First Lady Michelle Obama
(American, 1964)
Gifter
Queen Rania Al Abdullah
Medium
ceramic, textile, adhesive, leather
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 1 1/8 in x W 5 7/8 in x D 11 in (2.9 cm x 14.9 cm x 27.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionTwo decorative ceramic plates with edges that curve up slightly and a central design embroidered through the surface depicting a black iris flower. The bottom of plates is green leather.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of a working visit to the White House by King Abdullah II Bin Al Hussein and Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan on April 21, 2009.Custodial History / ProvenanceThese items were gifts from a foreign official to First Lady Michelle Obama during the Obama Administration. They were received through the Executive Office of the President and maintained there until their transfer to the National Archives in January 2017 for deposit with the Obama Presidential Library.Additional DetailsNational Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts of State (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
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
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Related Links
FO.691242.3.a-b
FO.117598.a-c
