Julius Irving Signed Converse Left Shoe

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Julius Irving Signed Converse Left Shoe

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts

Artifact IDDO.123977

Object Type Shoe

Inscriber Julius Erving (American, 1950)

Gifter Julius Erving

Intended Recipient President Barack Obama (American, 1961)

Intended Recipient First Lady Michelle Obama (American, 1964)

Manufacturer Converse (Founded 1908)

Medium canvas, rubber, metal, ink, adhesive

DimensionsOverall - 3D H 7 1/4 in x W 4 1/2 in x D 14 in (18.4 cm x 11.4 cm x 35.6 cm )
Manufacturer's Size 16

Physical Description

Physical DescriptionA single cream-colored used Converse shoe, for the left foot. The outside ankle has a signature and message in black ink. The logo on the inside ankle says Converse All Star Chuck Taylor.

Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed on body of shoe: To President and / Mrs Obama, / True inspiration / 4 ever.... / Julius 'Dr. J' Erving

Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of a personal visit to the White House by NBA legend Julius Erving in September 2016. President Obama has called Erving one of his childhood heroes.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

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