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United States Submarine Force Glass Decanter
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

United States Submarine Force Glass Decanter

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.125765.a-b
Object Type Decanter
Medium glass, metal, enamel
DimensionsOverall - 3D (.a-b: Decanter with Stopper, Assembled) H 9 3/4 in x W 6 1/2 in x D 5 5/8 in (24.8 cm x 16.5 cm x 14.3 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionDecanter (.a) and stopper (.b) made of hand-blown blue glass. The decanter has two handles and a United States Submarine Force medallion inlaid in the front. The stopper is bulb shaped.
Inscriptions and MarkingsEtched into bottom: JW Shelton
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of the commissioning ceremony of the USS Illinois in October 2016.Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to First Lady Michelle 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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