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2009 Los Angeles Lakers Championship Paperweight
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
2009 Los Angeles Lakers Championship Paperweight
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

2009 Los Angeles Lakers Championship Paperweight

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.721828.2
Object Type Paperweight
Gifter
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium metal, glass, enamel, paint
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 2 3/4 in x W 3 in x D 2 3/4 in (7 cm x 7.6 cm x 7 cm )
Physical DescriptionPaperweight in the shape of a championship ring celebrating the victory of the 2009 Los Angeles Lakers. The top of the paperweight is bejeweled with clear crystals, has Lakers in front of a trophy, and the words "2009 World Champions" at the top and bottom. On one side of the ring are series scores, the championship number XV and the NBA red, white, and blue logo of a basketball player. On the other side of the ring is the season record of 65-17, the Los Angeles city skyline, and a large "09". The body of the paperweight is gold and the top is white.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of a reception at the White House for the 2009 NBA Champion Los Angeles Lakers on January 25, 2010.
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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