Turquoise Bead Necklace
Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.690790.1
Object Type
Necklace
Brand
Cristina V.
(Founded 2006)
Gifter
Cristina Vitiello
Intended Recipient
First Lady Michelle Obama
(American, 1964)
Designer
Cristina Vitiello
(Huntington, NY)
Medium
gemstone (turquoise), metal
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 5/8 in x W 6 1/8 in x D 7 in (1.6 cm x 15.6 cm x 17.8 cm )
Necklace Chain L 18 1/4 in (46.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionNecklace composed of large spherical white turquoise beads with small flat gold-toned metal spacer beads between each stone. The clasp of the necklace is a larger circle with a thin bar that links through, both are engraved with a pattern of stars.Necklace Chain L 18 1/4 in (46.4 cm )
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to First Lady Michelle 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
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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