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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Cedar Presidential Humidor
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Cedar Presidential Humidor

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.128030.a-f
Object Type Humidor
Date 2013
Medium wood (cedar), metal, varnish, adhesive, glass, felt
DimensionsOverall - 3D (.a-f: Assembled) H 8 in x W 16 1/2 in x D 11 in (20.3 cm x 41.9 cm x 27.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionLight brown wooden presidential humidor with brass handles on each side (.a). The Presidential seal is painted in color on the lid, surrounded by "The White House; United States of America." A dark metal medallion with the Great Seal of the United States is inlaid on front. Inside lid are 2 metal plaques. Inside includes a removable cedar tray (.b), two dividers (.c-d), a metal hygrometer (.e), and a metal moisture tray (.f) engraved with the Great Seal of the United States.
Inscriptions and MarkingsText of plaque inside lid: 2013 Limited edition 44 of 105
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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