Sterling Silver Necklace with a Gold Pendant
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.06242011-10-8.a-c
Object Type
Necklace
Manufacturer
R.J. Barber & Sons
(Founded 1890)
Gifter
Pat Gallagher
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Intended Recipient
First Lady Michelle Obama
(American, 1964)
Medium
metal (silver, gold)
DimensionsOverall - 3D (.a Pendant on .b Necklace) H 3/4 in x W 4 1/2 in x D 8 3/8 in (1.9 cm x 11.4 cm x 21.3 cm )
Other (.b Chain Length) L 15 7/8 in (40.3 cm )
Other (.c Chain Length) L 18 1/4 in (46.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionSterling silver and 18-karat gold pendant with two sterling silver necklace chain of different lengths. The pendant resembles a teardrop-shaped flower blossom with three silver drops and one gold drop inside. Other (.b Chain Length) L 15 7/8 in (40.3 cm )
Other (.c Chain Length) L 18 1/4 in (46.4 cm )
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of President Barack Obama's visit to Ireland on May 23, 2011. The gifter is the County Manager for Offaly, an area President Obama visited during his trip due to his great-great-great grandfather, Falmouth Kearney, immigrating from Moneygall, a village in the county.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Barack Obama and 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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