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Pearl, Stone, and Shell Necklace
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Pearl, Stone, and Shell Necklace
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Pearl, Stone, and Shell Necklace

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.687198
Object Type Necklace
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Medium stone (quartz), shell, glass (crystal), gemstone (pearl), metal, plastic, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 1 1/2 in x W 8 in x D 7 1/2 in (3.8 cm x 20.3 cm x 19.1 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionThree stranded necklace with inner most strand composed of painted pink pearls, center strand composed of quartz beads, and the outermost strand composed of large round pink plastic beads. Throughout each strand there are additional pink beads made of pink rhinestone and framed with metal. Offset to the left of the necklace is a large ornamental flower with petals made of pink shell and green glass leaves.
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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