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Gold Cuff Bracelet
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Gold Cuff Bracelet
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Gold Cuff Bracelet

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.021225
Object Type Bracelet
Manufacturer (Founded 1970)
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Date November 10, 2011
Medium metal (gold)
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 2 1/4 in x W 2 1/2 in x D 2 1/8 in (5.7 cm x 6.4 cm x 5.4 cm )

Physical Description24-karat gold- plated cuff bracelet composed of two curved bands made of fused circular plates. The plates are linked together in the center with small loops and a clasp at the back.


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
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
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