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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Classic Elegance: Buckingham
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Classic Elegance: Buckingham

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.08292012-5-1.a-b
Object Type Shoe
Medium leather, textile, metal, ink, elastic
DimensionsOverall - 3D (.a-b: Individual Shoe) H 4 1/4 in x W 3 5/8 in x D 9 1/8 in (10.8 cm x 9.2 cm x 23.2 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionA pair of champagne colored soft and foldable leather ballerina pumps (.a-b) with a grosgrain bow and a gold-toned CR metal buckle at the toe. Body of the shoe has a metallic bronze snakeskin pattern.
Historical NoteReceived during First Lady Michelle Obama's 2012 visit to London for the Summer Olympics.Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to the First Family 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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