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Green and White Gardening Gloves
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library.
Green and White Gardening Gloves
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library.

Green and White Gardening Gloves

Artifact ID2017.5.35.a-b
Object Type Glove, Work
Manufacturer (Founded 1893)
Date 2011
Medium rubber, textile (cotton), pigment
DimensionsOverall - 3D (.a-b: Individual Glove) W 5 3/8 in x D 9 1/4 in (13.7 cm x 23.5 cm )

Physical DescriptionA pair of green and white gardening gloves (.a-b). Cotton gloves with a tough green rubber protective coating on the fingers and thumb.
Historical NoteThe gloves were purchased by President Barack Obama for the First Lady during a stop at Fred's Hardware in Toledo, Ohio on June 3, 2011. First Lady Michelle Obama used the gloves on many occasions while working in the White House Kitchen Garden.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThis item is part of materials acquired by the White House support staff during the Obama administration, and maintained by the Executive Office of the President (White House Office of Records Management) 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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