Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Practising Princess Button
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.701316.11-12
Object Type
Button, Promotional
Gifter
Tower of London
Intended Recipient
Malia Obama
(American, 1998)
Intended Recipient
Sasha Obama
(American, 2001)
Medium
metal, plastic, paper, pigment
DimensionsOverall H 1/4 in x Diam 1 3/4 in (0.6 cm x 4.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionTwo gray and pink colored buttons with a photographic depiction of a crown from the collection in the Tower of London and the words "Practising Princess".Historical NoteReceived during vacation in London by First Lady Michelle Obama and first daughters in June 2009.
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 66540607)
Use Restriction Status(not entered)
In Collection(s)
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Not on view
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