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Plant Tissue Culture for the Classroom and Home
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Plant Tissue Culture for the Classroom and Home
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Plant Tissue Culture for the Classroom and Home

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.685623.1.a-j
Object Type Kit, Learning
Brand (Founded 1998)
Intended Recipient (American, 1998)
Intended Recipient (American, 2001)
Medium plastic, paper, metal, rubber, ink, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D (.a: Binder) H 1 7/8 in x W 10 in x D 11 5/8 in (4.8 cm x 25.4 cm x 29.5 cm )
Overall - 2D (.b: CD) Diam 4 5/8 in (11.7 cm )
Overall - 3D (.c: Tweezers) H 3/8 in x W 3/8 in x D 8 1/4 in (1 cm x 1 cm x 21 cm )
Overall - 3D (.d: Metal Measuring Spoon Set) H 7/8 in x W 1/2 in x D 4 1/8 in (2.2 cm x 1.3 cm x 10.5 cm )
Overall - 3D (.e: Ballpoint Pen) H 5/8 in x W 1/2 in x D 5 1/2 in (1.6 cm x 1.3 cm x 14 cm )
Overall - 3D (.f: Plastic Measuring Spoon Set) H 3 in x W 1 5/8 in x D 6 3/4 in (7.6 cm x 4.1 cm x 17.1 cm )
Overall - 2D (.g: pH Paper Packet) L 2 1/2 in x W 2 1/2 in (6.4 cm x 6.4 cm )
Overall - 3D (.h: pH Paper Tube) H 1 7/8 in x W 1 in x D 7/8 in (4.8 cm x 2.5 cm x 2.2 cm )
Overall - 3D (.i: Plastic Pipettes) W 5 7/8 in x Diam 1/2 in (14.9 cm x 1.3 cm )
Overall - 3D (.j: Specimen Dishes) H 5/8 in x Diam 2 3/8 in (1.6 cm x 6 cm )

Physical DescriptionHome science kit that contains a red binder containing instructions for the kit (.a) and companion CD (.b), metal tweezers (.c), a three piece metal measuring spoon set (.d), a red ballpoint pen (.e), a six piece plastic measuring spoon set (.f), a square packet of pH testing paper (.g), a small tube of pH testing paper (.h), a set of ten plastic pipettes (.i), and a bag of small specimen dishes (.j).
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to Malia and Sasha Obama during the Obama Administration. It was received through the 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
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
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