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Be Like Mike
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Be Like Mike
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Be Like Mike

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.093271
Object Type Figurine
Artist
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date 2014
Medium plastic
DimensionsOverall H 6 in x W 2 3/4 in x D 2 3/4 in (15.2 cm x 7 cm x 7 cm )
Physical Description3D printed figurine of President Obama wearing a Chicago Bulls uniform with the number 44, dribbling a basketball on a circular white base.
Historical NotePresident Barack Obama received this 3D printed figurine from an exhibitor at the first White House Makers Faire, on June 18, 2014. The gifter was part of a team that competed with the first fully 3D printed robot.
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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