Gold Apple Trinket Box
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.750914
Object Type
Box, Trinket
Intended Recipient
First Lady Michelle Obama
(American, 1964)
Medium
metal (silver), stone (jasper), textile
DimensionsOverall H 5 5/8 in x W 4 in x D 4 in (14.3 cm x 10.2 cm x 10.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionGold-toned metal apple trinket with traditional Kazakhstan patterns etched on the outside and hinged top. Inside of apple is lined with a dark red velvet-like material. The apple is attached to a green stone base bordered with gold traditional patterns.Historical NoteReceived in conjunction with the 2010 Nuclear Security Summit in Washington, DC.
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 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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