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Sterling Silver Necklace with Edmund Pettus Bridge Pendant
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Sterling Silver Necklace with Edmund Pettus Bridge Pendant
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Sterling Silver Necklace with Edmund Pettus Bridge Pendant

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.104091.1-3
Object Type Necklace
Medium metal (silver)
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 1/4 in x W 1 5/8 in x D 9 5/8 in (0.6 cm x 4.1 cm x 24.4 cm )
Other (Chain Length) L 18 in (45.7 cm )

Physical DescriptionThree sterling silver necklaces with cutout pendant of the Edmund Pettus Bridge below the word "SELMA" enclosed in a circle. Necklaces hang on a sterling silver chain.
Historical NoteThis gift was sent to the White House following President Barack Obama's visit to Selma, Alabama on March 7, 2015 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery marches across the Edmund Pettis Bridge in 1965.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThese items were gifts from a member of the general public to the First Family 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 Details
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
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