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President Jacob Zuma and First Lady Thobeka Mug
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
President Jacob Zuma and First Lady Thobeka Mug
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

President Jacob Zuma and First Lady Thobeka Mug

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.07232013-33-2; FO.07232013-33-3
Object Type Mug, Coffee
Gifter
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Medium ceramic, ink
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 3 5/8 in x W 4 5/8 in x D 3 1/8 in (9.2 cm x 11.7 cm x 7.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionTwo white coffee mugs, each with a picture depicting President Jacob Zuma and First Lady Thobeka smiling together atop a background depicting a sunset over a beach. There is a quote printed in black over the sunset and beach.
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 Details
National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts of State (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
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