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Celtic Knot Swans Pendant Necklace
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.05102011-28-1.1-2
Object Type
Necklace
Gifter
Taoiseach Enda Kenny
Brand
The Jewellery House
(Founded 1950)
Intended Recipient
Malia Obama
(American, 1998)
Intended Recipient
Sasha Obama
(American, 2001)
Medium
metal (silver)
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 1/4 in x W 1 in x D 10 in (0.6 cm x 2.5 cm x 25.4 cm )
Other (Chain Length) L 18 1/4 in (46.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionTwo sterling silver necklaces with a circular pendant containing an abstract depiction of four swans beside a braid on the left side. There is a spiral design on the body of the center swan.Other (Chain Length) L 18 1/4 in (46.4 cm )
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of a working visit to the White House by Irish Taoiseach Enda Kenny on March 17, 2011.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThese items were gifts from a foreign official to Malia and Sasha Obama during the Obama Administration. They were received through the Executive 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 Details
National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts of State (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
Use Restriction Status(not entered)
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