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Gold and Stone Necklace
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Gold and Stone Necklace
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Gold and Stone Necklace

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.06272012-11-1
Object Type Necklace
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium metal (gold, unknown), textile (cotton), stone (turquoise)
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 1/2 in x W 10 1/8 in x D 10 3/4 in (1.3 cm x 25.7 cm x 27.3 cm )
 Other (Chain Length) L 26 3/4 in (67.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionNecklace with a thick black braided cloth band with wide band consisting partially fused circular gold bead links and three rows of inset turquoise stones near the center. Gold medallion with cut-out tree symbol and brand logo attached to the end of the clasp.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of an official White House visit by Israeli President Shimon Peres on June 13, 2012.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Barack 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
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