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Mardi Gras Bead Necklace
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Mardi Gras Bead Necklace
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Mardi Gras Bead Necklace

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.740585.10
Object Type Necklace
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Medium plastic, string, paint
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 1 in x W 2 1/8 in x D 21 in (2.5 cm x 5.4 cm x 53.3 cm )
Physical DescriptionMardi Gras bead necklace that has ivory, purple, green, and gold beads.
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 Details
National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesDomestic Gifts (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
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