U.S. Flag

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U.S. Flag

Artifact SeriesObama Administration Collection 2009-2017

Artifact ID2017.1.21.a-e

Object Type Flag

Medium textile, wood, metal, paint, adhesive, leather

DimensionsOverall - 2D (.a: Flag) L 55 1/4 in x W 69 1/4 in (175.9 cm x 140.3 cm )
Overall - 3D (.b: Finial) H 7 1/2 in x W 6 1/4 in x D 2 1/2 in (19.1 cm x 15.9 cm x 6.4 cm )
Overall - 3D (.c: Tassel) H 1 1/2 in x W 5 in x D 54 1/2 in (3.8 cm x 12.7 cm x 138.4 cm )
Overall - 3D (.d: Pole Attached to Flag) Diam 1 7/8 in x L 61 3/4 in (4.8 cm x 156.8 cm )
Overall - 3D (.e: Bottom of Pole) H 2 1/4 in x W 2 1/8 in x D 55 3/4 in (5.7 cm x 5.4 cm x 141.6 cm )

Physical Description

Physical DescriptionU.S. Flag (.a) with two piece pole (.d-e) and gold-colored eagle finial (.b) and tassel (.c). The flag pole is painted black with gold-colored metal screw joint on one end and ferrule on the other end. The pole also has a gold-colored metal flag spreader. There is gold colored eagle finial that attaches to the top of the pole along with a red, white, and blue tassel. The flag is has red and white stripes with white embroidered stars on a blue field. Three sides of the flag are trimmed with gold fringe.The fourth side has a wooden pole attached to it. There is a leather strap the holds the flag to the pole with screws.

Inscriptions and MarkingsOn flag pole: Gibson Good Tools Inc. Grottoes, VA

Historical NoteThis flag was displayed behind President Barack Obama's desk along with a Presidential Flag in the Oval Office of the White House.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThis item is material associated with various agencies and offices during the Obama administration and maintained as government property 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 SeriesObama Administration Collection 2009-2017 (National Archives Identifier 66540607)

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)

Obama Administration Collection 2009-2017

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