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Multicolor Ceramic, Stone, and Glass Jewelry Set
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Multicolor Ceramic, Stone, and Glass Jewelry Set
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Multicolor Ceramic, Stone, and Glass Jewelry Set

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.688683.3.a-c
Object Type Set, Jewelry
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Medium ceramic, paint, stone, glass, metal
DimensionsOverall - 3D (.a: Necklace) H 3/8 in x W 2 3/4 in x D 9 1/8 in (1 cm x 7 cm x 23.2 cm )
 Necklace Chain (.a: Necklace) L 18 in (45.7 cm )
 Overall - 3D (.b-c: Individual Earring) H 2 1/4 in x W 5/8 in x D 1/4 in (5.7 cm x 1.6 cm x 0.6 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionBlue, white, and pink ceramic beaded jewelry set with faux pearl and red stone detailing. The set is composed of a necklace (.a) and matching earrings (.b-c). The necklace has a center pink heart shaped ceramic beads and four heart ceramic beads on the sides. The four side beads are white with painted blue moon and star designs. Beaded along the necklace are white faux-pearl beads with red stone and blue glass spacer beads. The matching hook back earrings have a chain of faux-pearl beads and a hanging ceramic heart-shaped bead painted with the blue moon and star design.
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
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Barack Obama Presidential Library. The Barack 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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