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

Personalized Putter

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.05042011-8-1
Object Type Putter
Brand (Founded 1964)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium metal, rubber, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 1 1/2 in x W 4 3/8 in x D 35 3/4 in (3.8 cm x 11.1 cm x 90.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionGolf putter with a white rubber grip that has blue detailing and a silver shaft. Debossed at the bottom of the grip in light blue is "Obama 44" with the President's signature on the smooth front of the grip. Engraved on the face of the putter is a depiction of President Obama's signature on the left and a three-dimensional depiction of the Presidential seal. Engraved on the bottom of the head and filled with blue is "Obama 44."

This putter is a prototype. A Nike swoosh is debossed and filled with blue at the top of the grip. There is also a Nike swoosh on the reverse of the head.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of the 2011 White House Easter Egg Roll.
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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