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Fishing Rod Personalized for President Obama
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Fishing Rod Personalized for President Obama
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Fishing Rod Personalized for President Obama

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.028044
Object Type Rod, Fishing
Manufacturer
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium metal, plastic, rubber, foam, adhesive, thread, resin, ink
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 3 3/4 in x W 2 in x D 107 3/4 in (9.5 cm x 5.1 cm x 273.7 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionFishing rod with a primarily white rod that contains red and blue stripes at every guide and a red, white, and blue criss-crossing threaded design at the front of the handle. The handle is black and there are gold-colored details at the reel seat. There is a cream-colored section that wraps around part of the blank containing the words " '44' POTUS 'Barack H. Obama USA'."
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed on blank: "44" POTUS "Barack H. Obama" USA
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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