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Clearview Putter
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Clearview Putter
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Clearview Putter

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.04052011-7-1.a-g
Object Type Putter
Brand
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Medium metal, rubber, plastic, ink, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D (.a: Putter) H 3 3/8 in x W 4 1/2 in x D 35 in (8.6 cm x 11.4 cm x 88.9 cm )
 Overall - 3D (.b-c: Large Weights) H 1 1/8 in x Diam 5/8 in (2.9 cm x 1.6 cm )
 Overall - 3D (.d-e: Small Weights) H 5/8 in x Diam 5/8 in (1.6 cm x 1.6 cm )
 Overall - 3D (.f: Hex Wrench) H 1/4 in x W 3 1/4 in x D 3 5/8 in (0.6 cm x 8.3 cm x 9.2 cm )
 Overall - 3D (.g: Ball Guide) H 1 in x W 2 3/16 in x D 1 7/8 in (2.5 cm x 5.6 cm x 4.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionGolf putter (.a) that has a clear acrylic head with golf accessories: 4 weights (.b-.c large, .d-e small), hex wrench (.f), ball template and attached marker (.g). The putter has a clear head with black, white, and green lines and bottom printed with "Michelle Obama" and the Presidential Seal. There are holes drilled into either side of the putter back where the weights can be attached. The shaft is silver metal and the grip is pink with white text.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to First Lady Michelle 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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