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Hyper Luxe Earrings
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Hyper Luxe Earrings
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Hyper Luxe Earrings

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.08222012-24-1.a-b
Object Type Earring
Gifter
Brand (Founded 2002)
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Medium metal, resin, plastic, glass
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 3/4 in x W 7/8 in x D 2 3/8 in (1.9 cm x 2.2 cm x 6 cm )
Physical DescriptionPair geometric dangle earrings. The stud of the earring is hexagonal with a clear faceted stone set in a gold-toned frame and surrounded by light green small stones. A large box chain connects the octogonal dangling part that has a center made of gold leaf held in resin surrounded by the same light green stones as the top.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of tea at the Winfield House as part of the Presidential Delegation to the London Summer Olympics in 2012.
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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