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Brown Leather Flip-Flop Sandals
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Brown Leather Flip-Flop Sandals
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Brown Leather Flip-Flop Sandals

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.704290.4.a-b
Object Type Sandal
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium leather, paint, plastic, metal
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 2 1/4 in x W 5 1/2 in x D 12 1/2 in (5.7 cm x 14 cm x 31.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionPair of red leather flip flops with woven designs on straps and upper sole. Straps have a black and gold design accented with red and silver while the soles have an arcing design in multiple colors. At the top center of the strap is a large gold and yellow rounded ornament.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Barack 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. 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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