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Miniature Basketball Hoop and Ball Used in the Outer Oval Office
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Miniature Basketball Hoop and Ball Used in the Outer Oval Office
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Miniature Basketball Hoop and Ball Used in the Outer Oval Office

Artifact SeriesObama Administration Collection 2009-2017
Artifact ID2017.5.40.a-c
Object Type Hoop, Basketball
Medium plastic (acrylic, unknown), metal, foam, ink, rope (nylon), paint, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D (.a: Hoop) H 12 in x W 18 in x D 13 in (30.5 cm x 45.7 cm x 33 cm )
 Overall - 3D (.b: Ball) Diam 4 in (10.2 cm )
 Overall - 2D (.c: Net) L 6 in x W 8 1/4 in (21 cm x 15.2 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionMiniature basketball hoop (.a), ball (.b), and net (.c), for use on the back of a door. The hoop is comprised of an acrylic backboard and orange steel hoop with detachable white nylon net. On the reverse side are two "L" shaped brackets for securing the hoop to a door. The foam POOF brand basketball is green and purple with a textured surface.
Inscriptions and MarkingsPrinted on left of obverse: SKLZ Printed on right of obverse: PRO MINI HOOP
Historical NoteThis item was used by President Barack Obama in the Outer 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.
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