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Blue and White Ceramic and Glass Jewelry Set
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Blue and White Ceramic and Glass Jewelry Set
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Blue and White Ceramic and Glass Jewelry Set

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.688683.1.a-c
Object Type Set, Jewelry
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Medium ceramic, glass, metal, paint
DimensionsOverall - 3D (.a: Necklace) H 5/8 in x W 2 1/2 in x D 8 1/4 in (1.6 cm x 6.4 cm x 21 cm )
 Necklace Chain (.a: Necklace) L 18 in (45.7 cm )
 Overall - 3D (.b-c: Individual Earring) H 2 1/4 in x W 5/8 in x D 1/4 in (5.7 cm x 1.6 cm x 0.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionBlue and white ceramic and glass jewelry set composed of a necklace (.a) and matching earrings (.b-c). The ceramic beads are white with blue painted decorations. The center bead and four of the side beads are painted with floral designs. The other four ceramic beads on the side are shaped and painted like Hello Kitty. Between the ceramic beads there are repeating blue and white glass spacer beads. The earrings are hook backs with thin faux-pearls and a hanging ceramic bead with matching floral designs.
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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