Doll with Trinket Box, Butterfly Earrings, and Necklace
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.686302.1.a-e
Object Type
Doll
Gifter
First Lady Margarita Zavala
Intended Recipient
Malia Obama
(American, 1998)
Intended Recipient
Sasha Obama
(American, 2001)
Medium
textile, fiber (natural), metal, plastic, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D (Basket) H 6 in x W 6 3/4 in x D 8 3/4 in (15.2 cm x 17.1 cm x 22.2 cm )
Overall - 3D (Small Metal Box) H 1 1/8 in x W 2 1/8 in x D 2 1/8 in (2.9 cm x 5.4 cm x 5.4 cm )
Overall - 3D (Earrings) H 2 5/8 in x W 7/8 in x D 1/8 in (6.7 cm x 2.2 cm x 0.3 cm )
Overall - 3D (Necklace) H 1/8 in x W 13 3/8 in x D 1 in (0.3 cm x 34 cm x 2.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionA basket made of natural fiber with a doll head on one side. The doll is wearing a blue head covering and has black hair. The basket is swathed in blue cloth with pink hearts and white flowers. The basket contains a small silver colored box. Along with the box is a set of green, white, orange beaded earrings in the shape of butterflies. There is also a beaded butterfly necklace that is green, white and orange.Overall - 3D (Small Metal Box) H 1 1/8 in x W 2 1/8 in x D 2 1/8 in (2.9 cm x 5.4 cm x 5.4 cm )
Overall - 3D (Earrings) H 2 5/8 in x W 7/8 in x D 1/8 in (6.7 cm x 2.2 cm x 0.3 cm )
Overall - 3D (Necklace) H 1/8 in x W 13 3/8 in x D 1 in (0.3 cm x 34 cm x 2.5 cm )
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to Malia and Sasha 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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