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Gray Paper Bead Jewelry Set
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Gray Paper Bead Jewelry Set
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Gray Paper Bead Jewelry Set

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.08012011-11-1.a-c
Object Type Set, Jewelry
Gifter
Brand (Founded 2008)
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Medium paper, metal, plastic
DimensionsOverall - 3D (.a - Necklace) H 1/4 in x W 1/2 in x D 12 in (0.6 cm x 1.3 cm x 30.5 cm )
 Overall - 2D (.a - Chain Length) L 25 in (63.5 cm )
 Overall - 3D (.b - Earrings) H 2 1/8 in x W 3/8 in x D 1/2 in (5.4 cm x 1 cm x 1.3 cm )
Physical DescriptionJewelry set with long thin paper beads made of used poster primarily in various tones of gray. Each paper bead is separated with green and yellow seed beads. Set is composed of a necklace and two matching earrings.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of First Lady Michelle Obama's trip to Botswana in June 2011.
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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