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Gold and Gemstone Floral Pattern Brooch
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Gold and Gemstone Floral Pattern Brooch
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Gold and Gemstone Floral Pattern Brooch

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.124852
Object Type Brooch
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Date ca. 2016
Medium metal (gold), gemstone
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 1/4 in x W 1 3/4 in x D 2 1/4 in (0.6 cm x 4.4 cm x 5.7 cm )
Physical DescriptionOval-shaped 14-karat gold brooch with inlaid clear gemstones in a floral lattice pattern. The back has a pin fastener and a loop so it can be worn as a pendant.
Historical NoteThe Prime Minister of Singapore, Lee Hsien Loong, gifted this during an official working visit to Washington, DC. in August 2016.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Barack Obama and 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
Credit LineThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Barack Obama and 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.
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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