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President Abraham Lincoln Walking Stick
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
President Abraham Lincoln Walking Stick
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

President Abraham Lincoln Walking Stick

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.688969
Object Type Staff, Walking
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium wood, paint, adhesive, leather
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 60 1/2 in x W 3 in x D 3 in (153.7 cm x 7.6 cm x 7.6 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionBlack wooden walking stick with carved topper modeled after President Abraham Lincoln. The stick has eight sides with an orange leather cord strung through the top portion below Lincoln. Lincoln is depicted from the shoulders up, wearing a suit and top hat.
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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