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

Yellow Paper Bead Jewelry Set

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.08012011-11-2.a-c
Object Type Set, Jewelry
Gifter
Brand (Founded 2008)
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Medium paper, metal, plastic, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D (Necklace) H 5/8 in x W 2 5/8 in x D 10 7/8 in (1.6 cm x 6.7 cm x 27.6 cm )
 Overall - 2D (Chain Length) L 22 in (55.9 cm )
 Overall - 3D (Earrings) H 1/2 in x W 5/8 in x D 1 5/8 in (1.3 cm x 1.6 cm x 4.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionJewelry set composed of a necklace and pair of earrings with beads made from rolled recycled paper. The colors of the beads are yellow with white and black. The clasp ad the back of the necklace consists of white beads and a single green bead that form a loop.
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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