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Reverse Tulip Necklace
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Reverse Tulip Necklace
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Reverse Tulip Necklace

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.762290.1.a-c
Object Type Set, Jewelry
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Medium metal (silver), gemstone (ruby, emerald, sapphire, peridot, citrine)
DimensionsOverall - 2D (Necklace) L 12 in x W 5 1/2 in (14 cm x 30.5 cm )
 Overall - 2D (Earring) L 1 7/8 in x W 1/2 in (1.3 cm x 4.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionNecklace composed of reverse tulip patterns with six strands containing groups of beaded gems in green, yellow, blue, and red. The two ends of the necklace are metal and tulip shaped and each contain a single ruby. The center ornament of the necklace is a larger upside down tulip with molded shapes around the center stone. Hanging from the ornament are braided metal strands each with a single gem, shaped like tulip buds. Necklace has a pair of matching earrings that are metal triangle shaped with hanging braided metal strands also shaped like tulip buds.
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 66540607)
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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