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Molten Clasp Brown Mix Necklace and Molten Gold Earrings
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Molten Clasp Brown Mix Necklace and Molten Gold Earrings
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Molten Clasp Brown Mix Necklace and Molten Gold Earrings

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.688640.a-c
Object Type Set, Jewelry
Brand (Founded 1952)
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Medium gemstone (pearl), metal (gold), adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D (Necklace) H 1/2 in x W 3 in x D 8 1/2 in (1.3 cm x 7.6 cm x 21.6 cm )
 Necklace Chain L 19 1/4 in (48.9 cm )
 Overall - 3D (Earrings) H 1 5/8 in x W 1/2 in x D 5/8 in (4.1 cm x 1.3 cm x 1.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionPearl and gold jewelry set consisting of a necklace and earrings. The necklace has alternating large oblong pearls in brown, white, and light brown with a large gold magnetic clasp at the back. The earrings have dangling pearls with large oblong pearls and dangle earrings with large white oblong pearls connected to the gold earring loops with five large prongs.


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
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