Silver Trinket Box Decorated with Vines and Birds
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.763776
Object Type
Box, Trinket
Intended Recipient
First Lady Michelle Obama
(American, 1964)
Medium
metal (silver), textile, adhesive, paper
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 2 3/4 in x W 6 3/4 in x D 5 1/4 in (7 cm x 17.1 cm x 13.3 cm )
Physical DescriptionSilver rectangular box with angled corners with an embossed pattern of swirling vines and three birds on the lid. Sides of the box have the same swirling vegetative pattern. Box stands on four decorated feet. Lid is hinged and opens at the back and has a clip at the front.Historical NoteReceived during an official state visit to India in November 2010.
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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