Liberty's Flame Ornament
Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.739428.1
Object Type
Ornament, Holiday
Intended Recipient
Malia Obama
(American, 1998)
Intended Recipient
Sasha Obama
(American, 2001)
Date
2005
Medium
metal (gold), textile
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 2 3/8 in x W 1 3/4 in x D 1 5/8 in (6 cm x 4.4 cm x 4.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical Description24-karat gold "Liberty's Flame 2005" ornament in the shape of the Statue of Liberty's torch. The flame stands in a circular base with a rail around the edge. A gold cord for hanging is tied around the top of the ornament.
Inscriptions and MarkingsEngraved on bottom: Liberty
Ellis Island
2005
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to Malia and Sasha 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 DetailsNational Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesDomestic Gifts (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
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