Gold-Plated Aspen Leaf Ornament
Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.762215.1
Object Type
Ornament, Holiday
Intended Recipient
Malia Obama
(American, 1998)
Intended Recipient
Sasha Obama
(American, 2001)
Medium
metal (gold), textile, plant material (aspen leaf), paper, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D (with ribbon) H 1/8 in x W 3 1/8 in x D 6 1/2 in (0.3 cm x 7.9 cm x 16.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionRed-toned 24-carat gold-plated aspen leaf ornament. Hangs from burgundy ribbon attached to loop at top.
Inscriptions and MarkingsText of obverse of sticker adhered to ribbon: REAL NATURE
ACIDIFIED
&
PLATED
24K GOLD
Text of reverse of sticker adhered to ribbon: [manufacturer's information]
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
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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