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Molded Glass Necklace and Earrings
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Molded Glass Necklace and Earrings
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Molded Glass Necklace and Earrings

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.121882.a-c
Object Type Set, Jewelry
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 2001)
Intended Recipient (American, 1998)
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium glass, metal
DimensionsOverall - 3D (.a: Necklace, Clasped) H 3/8 in x W 5 3/4 in x D 8 in (1 cm x 14.6 cm x 20.3 cm )
 Overall - 3D (.a: Necklace, Chain Length) L 17 in (43.2 cm )
 Overall - 3D (.b-.c: Earring) H 3/8 in x W 1/2 in x D 2 in (1 cm x 1.3 cm x 5.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionMolded glass jewelry set composed of red, white, and blue mixed color disc beads. Necklace has a hanging center of stacked beads and earrings are both hook back with dangling stacks of beads. Ends of all the jewelry have small blue bead spacers.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of First Lady Michelle Obama's visit to Liberia in June 2016.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to the First Family 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 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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