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Beaded Necklace with Bells
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Beaded Necklace with Bells
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Beaded Necklace with Bells

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.761504.4
Object Type Necklace
Intended Recipient (American, 1998)
Intended Recipient (American, 2001)
Medium metal, stone, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 1/4 in x W 5 1/2 in x D 12 1/2 in (0.6 cm x 14 cm x 31.8 cm )
 Necklace Chain L 21 1/4 in (54 cm )
Physical DescriptionLong necklace with a chain composed of twisted silver beads and groups of red beads framed by purple beads. The necklace has a large upside down teardrop-shaped pendant with rows of purple and red beads that have attached bells hanging from the bottom. At the center of the pendant there is a large smooth red rhinestone with additional red and turquoise rhinestones throughout.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of the gifter attending an Iftar dinner at the White House.
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 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
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