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Wood Cross Necklace
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Wood Cross Necklace

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.687527.1-2
Object Type Cross
Medium wood (holly, olive, myrtle, purple heart), adhesive (glue), textile
DimensionsOverall (Cross on cord) H 1/4 in x W 2 5/8 in x D 18 3/4 in (0.6 cm x 6.7 cm x 47.6 cm )
 Overall (Cross pendant) H 1/4 in x W 2 5/8 in x D 5 1/8 in (0.6 cm x 6.7 cm x 13 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionTwo hand-carved wooden crosses on a black cord. Attached to the center of the purplish-toned crosses is a "Circle of Hands" decoration, with a circle of light brown-toned wood enclosing two clasped hands carved from a darker brown-toned wood.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed on the bottom on the reverse: Woody 1/20/09
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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