Leather Jewelry Case
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.05262011-40-1
Object Type
Case, Jewelry
Artist
Astley Clarke
(Founded 2006)
Gifter
Sarah Brown
Intended Recipient
First Lady Michelle Obama
(American, 1964)
Medium
leather, metal, plastic
DimensionsOverall - 3D (Closed) H 1 1/8 in x W 8 in x D 4 1/4 in (2.9 cm x 20.3 cm x 10.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionLavender leather travel jewelry case. The interior of the case has a dark-purple suede lining with holes to organize earrings, a roll for necklaces, and multiple zippered-pockets. The bag rolls up and closes with a magnetized strap.Historical NotePresented by Sarah Brown, spouse of British Prime Minister Gordon Brown, to First Lady Michelle Obama during a private tea on a visit to London, England in April 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 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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