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2012 Democratic National Convention Gavel
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
2012 Democratic National Convention Gavel
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

2012 Democratic National Convention Gavel

Artifact SeriesObama Administration Collection 2009-2017
Artifact ID2017.5.4.a-b
Object Type Gavel
Artist/ Maker
Gifter
Date 2012
Medium wood (black locust), metal, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D (.a: Gavel) H 3 3/4 in x W 2 1/4 in x D 11 3/8 in (9.5 cm x 5.7 cm x 28.9 cm )
 Overall - 3D (.b: Sound Block) H 7/8 in x Diam 3 1/2 in (2.2 cm x 8.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionA wooden gavel (.a) with a matching sound block (.b). The gavel is constructed with a long thin handle, and a wider mallet on top that has circular grooves. At the center of the head is a metal plaque with a depiction of the 2012 Democratic National Convention logo at left and inscription at center. The sound block is circular with a goove along the top edge.
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
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