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Darigold - Light Topaz
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Darigold - Light Topaz
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Darigold - Light Topaz

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.715193
Object Type Sculpture
Gifter
Manufacturer (Founded 1895)
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Medium glass (crystal), metal
DimensionsOverall H 9 1/4 in x W 4 3/8 in x D 3 1/2 in (23.5 cm x 11.1 cm x 8.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionCrystal depiction of a marigold flower with light yellow and amber colored petals and darker brown crystals forming the center of the flower. Flower has eight crystal petals and is lined with eight silver-toned metal petals. The silver-toned metal stem which holds the flower winds down into a rounded base. Before reaching the base the stem branches into two other stems which hold smaller brown colored flower heads and two leaves.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to First Lady Michelle 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
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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