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Brown Leather Dress Shoes
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Brown Leather Dress Shoes
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Brown Leather Dress Shoes

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.750872.a-d
Object Type Shoe
Manufacturer (Founded 1963)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium leather, wood, metal, textile
DimensionsOverall - 3D (Shoes) H 4 7/8 in x W 4 3/8 in x D 13 1/4 in (12.4 cm x 11.1 cm x 33.7 cm )
 Overall - 3D (Shoe Trees) H 3 3/4 in x W 4 in x D 12 5/8 in (9.5 cm x 10.2 cm x 32.1 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionDark brown leather dress shoes (.a-b) with wood soles. Included are two wooden shoe trees (.c-d).
Inscriptions and MarkingsEngraved on sole of each shoe: BENSON SHOES BARACK H. OBAMA CASABLANCA MADE IN MONACO 12 Engraved text of leather plaque on storage case: Mr. Barack Obama The President of the United States of America A modest testimony of my esteem for the hope you are raising. A shoemaker from Morocco [gifter's name] Benson Shoes Casablanca Inscribed on interior of the storage case: Thank you for the nice summit we had.
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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