Suicide Awareness Rings
Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.093168
Object Type
Ring, Finger
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Intended Recipient
First Lady Michelle Obama
(American, 1964)
Medium
metal
DimensionsOverall - 3D (Smallest Ring) H 3/8 in x Diam 7/8 in (1 cm x 2.2 cm )
Overall - 3D (Biggest Ring) H 3/8 in x Diam 1 1/8 in (1 cm x 2.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionOverall - 3D (Biggest Ring) H 3/8 in x Diam 1 1/8 in (1 cm x 2.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionLot of 46 black metal rings with matte sides and beveled reflective edges. Interior of ring is engraved with the website for the suicide awareness group 22KILL. The rings range in size from the smallest being a size 6 to the largest a size 17.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama during the Obama Administration. It was received through the 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 DetailsNational Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesDomestic Gifts (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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