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Modern Props Skateboard Deck
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Modern Props Skateboard Deck
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Modern Props Skateboard Deck

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.713872
Object Type Skateboard
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date 2008
Medium wood, ink, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 2 1/4 in x W 7 3/4 in x D 31 in (5.7 cm x 19.7 cm x 78.7 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionCustom designed skateboard deck promoting the company Modern Props and keeping the movie industry in Los Angeles, California. Top of deck has central Modern Props logo with a star in the middle and two circles on either side containing text. One side has outlines of the United states with California outlined in yellow with red arrows pointing outward to other parts of the country. Graphic on underside depicts three men in workman's uniforms holding wrenches and other tools. Two circles near the front and back, one containing a depiction of a man's face looking through an old video camera and one containing a robot's face looking though a more modern video camera. Yellow star beams extend outward from the circles toward the center image.
Inscriptions and MarkingsText in center of top of deck: Modern Props Evolution Revolution Text within red lines on top of deck: Don't run away Text in circles on sides of top of deck: Film your movie + tv project in LA Keep Hollywood in California. Text on underside of skateboard: Modern Props Hi-Mech Series One Limited Edition of 300 / 2008
Historical NoteGifter owns a company in Los Angeles, California that makes props for movies.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Barack 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 Obama Presidential Library. The 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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