White House Portico Tuxedo Studs
Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.119330.a-d
Object Type
Stud, Shirt
Intended Recipient
First Lady Michelle Obama
(American, 1964)
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Gifter
Stewart McLaurin
Artist/ Maker
Ann Hand, LLC
(Founded 1988)
Medium
metal (silver, gold)
DimensionsOverall - 3D (.a-b: North Portico, Individual Stud) H 1/2 in x W 3/8 in x D 1 in (1.3 cm x 1 cm x 2.5 cm )
Overall - 3D (.c-d: South Portico, Individual Stud) H 1/2 in x W 1/4 in x D 1 in (1.3 cm x 0.6 cm x 2.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionOverall - 3D (.c-d: South Portico, Individual Stud) H 1/2 in x W 1/4 in x D 1 in (1.3 cm x 0.6 cm x 2.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionSet of four gold-gilded tuxedo studs two of which are in the shape of the North Portico of the White House (.a-b) and two of which are in the shape of the South Portico of the White House (.c-d).
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed on underside: AH 925
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 DetailsNational 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.
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Related Links
DO.686808.1.a-d
