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Tony Stewart Helmet
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Tony Stewart Helmet
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Tony Stewart Helmet

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.099040
Object Type Helmet, Crash
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date September 2010
Medium textile (Nomex), plastic, adhesive, ink, metal, rubber
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 9 3/4 in x W 9 1/8 in x D 13 in (24.8 cm x 23.2 cm x 33 cm )
Physical DescriptionNASCAR Simpson brand racing helmet signed by Tony Stewart. The helmet is printed with gold and red flames on a black background with a TS shield logo in front of a pair of wings on the top. The visor is gradient blue and purple. There is a black nomex cloth around the bottom and a red and black audio jack is attached to the right side. The front of the visor is signed in silver by Tony Stewart. Office Depot and Mobil sponsor logos are prominently displayed on the visor and front of the helmet with minor sponsor logos on either side of the visor. "Smoke" is printed along either side.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of a reception at the White House to honor Tony Stewart’s 2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Championship.
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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