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Pearl and Shell Jewelry Set
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Pearl and Shell Jewelry Set
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Pearl and Shell Jewelry Set

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.130037.1.a-c
Object Type Set, Jewelry
Brand (Bahamian)
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Medium gemstone (pearl), shell, metal
DimensionsOverall - 3D (.a: Necklace) H 1 1/8 in x W 5 1/4 in x D 10 7/8 in (2.9 cm x 13.3 cm x 27.6 cm )
 Necklace Chain (.a: Necklace) L 17 in (43.2 cm )
 Overall - 3D (.b-c: Individual Earring) H 1 3/8 in x W 3/8 in x D 3/8 in (3.5 cm x 1 cm x 1 cm )
Physical DescriptionJewelry set composed of a pearl necklace (.a) and matching earrings (.b-c). The necklace has gold-toned metal wiring throughout linking clumps of pearls together with a large white seashell in the center. The earrings are both a single pearl with gold-toned metal wiring and a hook back.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to 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 Details
National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesDomestic Gifts (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
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