Sasha and Malia Cufflinks
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.712540.2.a-b
Object Type
Link, Cuff
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Medium
metal (silver), resin, ink, paper, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D Diam 3/4 in x D 3/4 in (1.9 cm x 1.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionSet of silver-toned cufflinks, each with a circular face bearing a photograph of the Obama daughters wearing winter hats. One has a photo of Malia Obama (.a) and the other has a photo of Sasha Obama (.b).Historical NoteReceived from Netherlands Prime Minister Jan Peter Balkenende in September 2009 at the G20 Summit in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Barack Obama during the Obama Administration. It was received through the Executive 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 SeriesGifts of State (National Archives Identifier 66540607)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
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