2008 Philadelphia Phillies Signed Baseball
Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.693529.1
Object Type
Baseball
Manufacturer
Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc
(Founded 1887)
Gifter
Philadelphia Phillies
Signer
Philadelphia Phillies
(Founded 1883)
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Medium
leather, rubber, cork, yarn, ink
DimensionsOverall - 3D Diam 2 7/8 in (7.3 cm )
Physical DescriptionRawlings Official Major League Baseball for the 2008 World Series signed by players of the Philadelphia Phillies. Brand information is printed on ball in gold ink with the World Series logo on one side.Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of the 2008 World Series Champion Philadelphia Phillies visit to the White House on May 15, 2009.
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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