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Eagle Brooch
Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.688391.3
Object Type
Brooch
Brand
Ann Hand, LLC
(Founded 1988)
Intended Recipient
Malia Obama
(American, 1998)
Intended Recipient
Sasha Obama
(American, 2001)
Medium
metal (silver), gemstone (pearl)
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 3/8 in x W 2 5/8 in x D 2 in (1 cm x 6.7 cm x 5.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionGold-toned sterling silver brooch depicting an eagle with outstretched wings holding a ribbon in its beak that bears text, "One Country / One Destiny," with a white pearl in the center, between the ribbons. The pin commemorates the bicentennial of President Abraham Lincoln's birth in 2009. Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to Malia and Sasha Obama during the Obama Administration. It was received through the Office of the President and maintained there until its 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
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