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Fairy Twinkletoes Costume
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Fairy Twinkletoes Costume
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Fairy Twinkletoes Costume

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.692907.1-2.a-c
Object Type Costume, Dress-Up
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1998)
Intended Recipient (American, 2001)
Medium textile (nylon, synthetic), metal, plastic, adhesive, elastic
DimensionsOverall - 3D (.a: Wings) H 3 in x W 15 1/2 in x D 11 1/8 in (7.6 cm x 39.4 cm x 28.3 cm )
 Overall - 3D (.b: Wand) H 2 3/8 in x W 5 1/2 in x D 20 in (6 cm x 14 cm x 50.8 cm )
 Overall - 3D (.c: Headband) H 1 1/2 in x W 6 1/2 in x D 7 in (3.8 cm x 16.5 cm x 17.8 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionTwo three-piece sets of pink and purple glittery fairy wings (.a), wand (.b), and headband (.c). The wings have pink heart details and silver glitter swirls. Wrapped around the handle of the wand and the band of the head band is pink ribbon and silver-toned beads. The point of the wand is a flower with silver glitter and there are three matching flowers across the top of the headband. The fabric across all pieces have a pink to purple ombre.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThese items were gifts from a member of the general public to Malia and Sasha 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 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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