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Pink Rose Tea Set
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Pink Rose Tea Set
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Pink Rose Tea Set

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.691346.28.a-aa
Object Type Service, Tea
Intended Recipient (American, 1998)
Intended Recipient (American, 2001)
Medium ceramic (porcelain), metal, paint
DimensionsOverall - 3D (.a-b: Teapot with Lid, Assembled) H 5 1/2 in x W 5 1/8 in x D 8 in (14 cm x 13 cm x 20.3 cm )
 Overall - 3D (.c-j: Dessert Plates) H 3/4 in x Diam 7 5/8 in (1.9 cm x 19.4 cm )
 Overall - 3D (.k-r: Tea Cups) H 2 3/8 in x W 4 1/4 in x D 5 1/8 in (6 cm x 10.8 cm x 13 cm )
 Overall - 3D (.s-z: Saucers) H 3/4 in x Diam 5 7/8 in (1.9 cm x 14.9 cm )
 Overall - 3D (.aa: Teapot Warmer) H 2 1/2 in x Diam 5 3/8 in (6.4 cm x 13.6 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionPink rose tea set that consists of a teapot (.a) with lid (.b), eight dessert plates (.c-.j), eight tea cups(.k-.r), eight saucers (.s-.z), and a teapot warmer (.aa) . The teapot warmer, teapot, and lid are decorated with pink roses with green leaves. Behind the roses are writing and lines that are meant to give the decoration an aged look. The cups, saucers, and dessert plates are all decorated with small red roses with green leaves. Each piece has metal around the rim.
Inscriptions and MarkingsStamped on bottom of teapot and teapot warmer: [company logo] Porcelain Treasures Fine Porcelain Hand Decorated by Betty Platner Stamped on bottom of teacups, saucers, and plates: [company logo] Bavaria WESTERN GERMANY
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
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 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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