Wooden Walking Stick for First Lady Michelle Obama
Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.093403
Object Type
Stick, Walking
Maker
Eugene Buchan
Gifter
Eugene Buchan
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Intended Recipient
First Lady Michelle Obama
(American, 1964)
Date
2014
Medium
wood (oak, cherry, pine, black walnut), rubber, adhesive, metal, ink
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 1 1/2 in x W 2 7/8 in x D 46 in (3.8 cm x 7.3 cm x 116.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionWooden walking stick made of cherry with inlaid pieces of oak, cherry, pine, and black walnut. The walking stick has a T-shaped handle at the top and a cream rubber foot. It is inscribed with "FIRST LADY MICHELLE OBAMA."Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle 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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