Bejeweled Blue Clutch
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.021208
Object Type
Bag, Clutch
Brand
Elie Saab
(Founded 1982)
Gifter
Wafaa Sulayman
Intended Recipient
First Lady Michelle Obama
(American, 1964)
Medium
metal, plastic, leather, textile
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 5 in x W 6 in x D 2 in (12.7 cm x 15.2 cm x 5.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionBlue box clutch purse with twenty large faceted blue crystals encrusted on the front and back with gold-toned metal bracketing. The framing of the bag, clasp, and chain are the same gold-toned metal. The interior of the bag is a light tan leather.Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of President Barack Obama's visit to 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
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Barack Obama Presidential Library. The Barack 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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