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St. Blues Mississippi Bluesmaster Left-Handed Electric Guitar
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
St. Blues Mississippi Bluesmaster Left-Handed Electric Guitar
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

St. Blues Mississippi Bluesmaster Left-Handed Electric Guitar

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.06032013-24-1
Object Type Guitar, Electric
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date 02/28/2013
Medium wood (walnut), metal (nickel, silver), plastic, ink, felt, resin, stain, lacquer, bone
DimensionsOverall H 2 1/2 in x W 12 5/8 in x D 38 3/4 in (6.4 cm x 32.1 cm x 98.4 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionLeft-handed six-string electric guitar. Body of guitar is walnut wood, with a dark reddish-brown finish and off white plastic pickups, ivory trim around the body, and natural wood toned neck. Tuning pegs are silver-toned metal and headstock has the St. Blues logo painted in gold. Accessories include a blue and black guitar pick with the St. Blues logo, cleaning cloth printed with an image of a guitar and the St. Blues logo, and a key to the guitar case.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed on reverse of headstock: 1011057 Engraved on reverse of headstock: USA [five-pointed star] MEMPHIS
Historical NoteMayor AC Wharton, Jr. of Memphis, Tennessee gifted this custom-made guitar to President Barack Obama at the White House Memphis Soul Event in April 2013.
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 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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