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Folded Paper Jewelry Box
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Folded Paper Jewelry Box
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Folded Paper Jewelry Box

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.726811
Object Type Box, Jewelry
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Medium plastic, paper, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 5 in x W 9 1/8 in x D 6 in (12.7 cm x 23.2 cm x 15.2 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionJewelry box made of silver and red plasticized paper folded into squares and then folded together. On either side of the box is a small shoe made of the folded paper. Lid of the box is hinged and held open by a red thread on either side. Embedded in the interior center of the lid is a plastic mirror.
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 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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