Asian Lunar New Year Charm
Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.744197.1-2
Object Type
Charm
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Medium
plastic, metal, textile, felt
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 1 in x W 2 1/8 in x D 12 3/4 in (2.5 cm x 5.4 cm x 32.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionTwo gold and red Asian Lunar New Year charms with dangling red tassel. The top part is shaped like a bag with top tied closed and the lower part consists of four baskets. There is a length of cord at the top with a decorative knot in it to be used to hang the charm.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThese items were gifts from a member of the general public to President Barack Obama during the Obama Administration. They were received through the Office of the President and maintained there until their transfer to the National Archives in January 2017 for deposit with the Obama Presidential Library.Additional DetailsNational 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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