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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Tufted Floral Leather Pendant Necklace
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Tufted Floral Leather Pendant Necklace

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.02082011-71-1
Object Type Necklace
Medium leather, shell, glass, textile
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 1/2 in x W 7 3/4 in x D 15 3/4 in (1.3 cm x 19.7 cm x 40 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionNecklace with leather straps and beaded sides with a central pendant. The sides have long white iridescent shell beads bordered by alternating blue and black glass seed beads. The central pendant is teardrop-shaped with a large tufted purple flower adorned detailed with green and blue beaded floral and leaf designs. The edge of the pendant is lined with black seed beads and the reverse is dyed teal.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of the Tribal Nations Conference held in Washington, DC. on December 16, 2010.Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to First Lady Michelle Obama during the Obama Administration. It was received through the 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 SeriesDomestic Gifts (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
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