Decorative Folding Fan
Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.117163.a-b
Object Type
Fan, Hand
Intended Recipient
First Lady Michelle Obama
(American, 1964)
Medium
textile, plastic, wood
DimensionsOverall - 3D (Opening fan .a) H 9 in x W 16 1/2 in x D 1 1/4 in (22.9 cm x 41.9 cm x 3.2 cm )
Overall - 3D (Covering Sleeve .b) H 6 1/2 in x W 2 in x D 3/8 in (16.5 cm x 5.1 cm x 1 cm )
Physical DescriptionOverall - 3D (Covering Sleeve .b) H 6 1/2 in x W 2 in x D 3/8 in (16.5 cm x 5.1 cm x 1 cm )
Physical DescriptionA decorative black folding fan (.a) with white flower-shaped dots and gold-colored glitter on the obverse. The top edge is lined with the gold glitter. The fan comes in a carrying sleeve (.b) with yellow and gray floral patterns.
Historical NoteReceived during an official visit to Cuba by the Obama family in March 2016.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 DetailsNational Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesDomestic Gifts (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
Use Restriction Status(not entered)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
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