Aquazilla Goggles
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.06292011-4-11
Object Type
Goggles, Swim
Manufacturer
Adidas AG
(Founded 1949)
Gifter
Chancellor Angela Merkel
Intended Recipient
Malia Obama
(American, 1998)
Intended Recipient
Sasha Obama
(American, 2001)
Medium
plastic, rubber, ink, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 1 5/8 in x W 7 in x D 6 1/2 in (4.1 cm x 17.8 cm x 16.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionPair of clear swim goggles with gray decals at the temples and silver stripes along the strap. There is an Adidas logo at the back of the strap.Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of an official visit to the White House by German Chancellor Angela Merkel in June 2011.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to Malia and Sasha Obama during the Obama Administration. It was received through the Executive 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 SeriesGifts of State (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 and Museum. The Obama Presidential Library and Museum 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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