Silver Honeycomb Bud Vase
Artifact SeriesObama Administration Collection 2009-2017
Artifact ID2017.2.4-5
Object Type
Vase, Flower
Manufacturer
Tiffany & Co.
(Founded 1837)
Date
2015
Medium
metal (sterling silver)
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 6 1/8 in x W 2 5/8 in x D 2 3/4 in (15.6 cm x 6.7 cm x 7 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionTwo Tiffany & Co. sterling silver bud vases with a honeycomb design and a silver decorative honeybee. The vases are etched with a non-continuous honeycomb design along the exterior, tapering off towards the top of the piece. The honeybee figure is soldered to the side near the top edge of the vases.
Inscriptions and MarkingsStamped on the center of the bottom of vase: [copyright symbol] TIFFANY & CO. / MAKERS / 26401 / 925;
Engraved on bottom of vase, above maker stamp: MADE EXCLUSIVELY FOR / MICHELLE OBAMA / LIMITED EDITION
Historical NoteThese flower vases are examples of a diplomatic gift that the United States Department of State would give to foreign leaders during the Obama Administration. This vase is a copy of a gift First Lady Michelle Obama presented to Queen Elizabeth II during a trip to the United Kingdom to promote the Let Girls Learn initiative in June 2015. This vase was gifted alongside a selection of tea, candles, and honey harvested from the White House Kitchen Garden.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 DetailsNational Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesObama Administration Collection 2009-2017 (National Archives Identifier 66540607)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Fully
Use Restriction Note(c) Tiffany & Co.
Copyright or other proprietary rights are held by individuals or entities other than the Barack Obama Presidential Library. The Barack Obama Presidential Library does not warrant that the use of these 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
DO.688117.f-dd
DO.685309
James A. Abbott
August 2-November 30, 1995
