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Political Figure Billiard Balls
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Political Figure Billiard Balls
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Political Figure Billiard Balls

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.09152011-31-1.a-p
Object Type Ball, Billiard
Manufacturer (Founded 1955)
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium resin (phenolic)
DimensionsOverall - 3D (.a-p: Individual Ball) Diam 2 1/4 in (5.7 cm )
Physical DescriptionDeluxe series custom Imperial billiard ball set. Each billiard ball has a different color and face of a politician. The ball order follows: Cue-ball, President Obama (.a); John Boehner (.b); Eric Cantor (.c); Paul Ryan (.d); Michele Bachmann (.e); Mitch McConnell (.f); Rush Limbaugh (.g); Bill O'Reilly (.h); Donald Trump (.i); Glenn Beck (.j); Rick Perry (.k); Jon Huntsman (.l); Newt Gingrich (.m); Tim Pawlenty (.n); Mitt Romney (.o); Sarah Palin (.p).
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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