Fishing Rod Holder
Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.698139.2
Object Type
Holder, Fishing Gear
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Medium
metal, rubber
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 53 in x W 15 1/2 in x D 2 1/2 in (134.6 cm x 39.4 cm x 6.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionRed, white, and blue metal hands-free fishing rod holder. The holder consists of a metal rod with a pointed bottom, a horizontal plate approximately 1/3 of the way up from the bottom, and a horizontal plate at the top of the rod. The top horizontal plate has both of its ends slightly bent up with one of the bent ends having a triangular cut out. The end opposite the triangular cutout has a piece of U-shaped silver-toned metal attached to the plate with a wing nut. There are two pieces of black rubber attached to each end of the U-shaped piece of metal.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 Barack Obama Presidential Library. The Barack 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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