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Pearl, Gold, and Gemstone Necklace
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.021231
Object Type
Necklace
Intended Recipient
First Lady Michelle Obama
(American, 1964)
Medium
gemstone (pearl, unknown), metal (gold), fiber
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 1/2 in x W 4 1/2 in x D 8 3/4 in (1.3 cm x 11.4 cm x 22.2 cm )
Overall - 2D (Chain Length) L 17 1/4 in (43.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionDouble-stranded pink pearl necklace with dark gemstone accents and a large center gold pendant in the shape of an orchid.Overall - 2D (Chain Length) L 17 1/4 in (43.8 cm )
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of a luncheon hosted by First Lady Michelle Obama during the United Nations General Assembly in September 2013.
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
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