Yellow and Black Gardening Gloves
Artifact SeriesObama Family Collection
Artifact ID2017.5.36.a-b
Object Type
Glove, Work
Manufacturer
West County Gardener
Medium
textile (cotton, nylon, polyester, rayon), plastic, leather
DimensionsOverall - 3D (.a-b: Individual Glove) W 4 3/4 in x L 8 1/2 in (12.1 cm x 21.6 cm )
Manufacturer's Size: Medum
Physical DescriptionManufacturer's Size: Medum
Physical DescriptionBlack and yellow gardening and work gloves (.a-b). The back of the gloves are yellow fabric. The palm of the gloves are a tougher black material with grips on the fingertips. Text on the velcro closure in white reads: West County gloves.
Historical NoteFirst Lady Michelle Obama used the gloves on many occasions while working in the White House Kitchen Garden.Custodial History / ProvenanceThis item was used by First Lady Michelle Obama during the Obama Administration. It was managed through Office of the First Lady 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 SeriesObama Family Collection (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
A photo of First Lady Michelle Obama wearing these gloves while working in the White House garden can be seen on the archived Obama White House Flickr account: "First Lady Michelle Obama and American Indian children plant traditional crops in the White House Kitchen Garden on the South Lawn of the White House, June 3, 2011. National Congress of American Indians President Jefferson Keel is at left. (Official White House Photo by Samantha Appleton)"