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POTUS Baseball Glove
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
POTUS Baseball Glove
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

POTUS Baseball Glove

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.099065
Object Type Glove, Baseball
Manufacturer (Founded 1922)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium leather (steer hide), fur, textile
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 5 1/4 in x W 12 1/8 in x D 7 3/4 in (13.3 cm x 30.8 cm x 19.7 cm )
Physical DescriptionCustom presidential baseball glove with light tan steer hide fingers, wrist, and pocket. The lacing throughout the glove is dark blue and the thread throughout is red. The webbing of the glove is red and blue with embroidered white stars on the exterior. Embroidered in dark blue beneath the webbing is "POTUS" and an American flag. Embroidered in the center of the pocket is a depiction of the eagle from the Great Seal of the United States. The back of the wrist and the fingers have branded embroidery in blue and dark blue. Branding detailing is debossed into the glove on the inner and outer part of the fingers and at the wrist. The inner lining is cream fur.


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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