Navy Blue United States Naval Academy Football Helmet
Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.119121
Object Type
Helmet, Football
Manufacturer
Riddell
(Founded 1929)
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Medium
plastic, metal, foam, adhesive, paint, ink
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 10 1/4 in x W 9 1/2 in x D 13 1/2 in (26 cm x 24.1 cm x 34.3 cm )
Physical DescriptionNavy blue football helmet with a yellow stripe running down its center. Both sides of the helmet contain a painting depicting a United States Cruiser moving through the water. The helmet has a gray facemask.Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of President Barack Obama presenting the Commander-in-Chief Trophy to the United States Naval Academy football team on April 27, 2016.
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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