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Abraham Lincoln Drinking Glass
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Abraham Lincoln Drinking Glass
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Abraham Lincoln Drinking Glass

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.688119.2
Object Type Glass, Drinking
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium glass, ink
DimensionsOverall H 5 1/2 in x Diam 2 3/4 in (14 cm x 7 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionBlack tinted drinking glass with depicting Abraham Lincoln's face surrounded by laurels on one side, a profile of Lincoln with a portion of the Gettysburg Address beside him, which is surrounded by an image of a log cabin, the Washington Monument, and a man chopping a piece of wood. White stars encircle the rim.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Barack 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
National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesDomestic Gifts (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 Obama Presidential Library. The 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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