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Personalized Clogs for President Obama
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Personalized Clogs for President Obama
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Personalized Clogs for President Obama

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.729172.a-b
Object Type Shoe
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium leather, adhesive, felt
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 3 3/4 in x W 4 3/8 in x D 12 1/2 in (9.5 cm x 11.1 cm x 31.8 cm )

Physical DescriptionRed, white and blue leather clogs personalized for President Obama. The top of the shoe is white leather with "Obama" stitched on in blue letters. The outer part of the shoe is red leather with "Long Life" stitched on in white letters. The inner side of the shoe is blue leather with white leather stars stitched on. The outer sole is alternating red and white stripes with blue lining. The inner sole has "Barak" embossed into brown leather and gray felt. The toe has "USA" in red lettering on blue leather.
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
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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