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American Friends of Lubavitch Hanukkah Menorah
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

American Friends of Lubavitch Hanukkah Menorah

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.105786.a-b
Object Type Menorah
Medium metal (sterling silver)
DimensionsOverall - 3D (.a-b: Menorah, Assembled) H 17 3/4 in x W 12 1/4 in x D 4 1/4 in (45.1 cm x 31.1 cm x 10.8 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionSterling silver Hanukkah menorah with a removable shamash (middle branch) that points outward. The base is decorated with leaf designs and geometric patterns. The branches are straight silver rods that hold the oil cups.
Inscriptions and MarkingsEngraved on side of base: [star] 30 09 Z 925
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of an Oval Office visit by a delegation from Chabad-Lubavitch on April 27, 2015.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 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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