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Oil Pipeline Plug Model
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Oil Pipeline Plug Model
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Oil Pipeline Plug Model

Artifact SeriesObama Administration Collection 2009-2017
Artifact ID2018.1.207.a-d
Object Type Model, Product
Medium rubber, metal (steel), plastic (vinyl)
DimensionsOverall - 3D (.a: Gray PVC Pipe) Diam 3/8 in x L 9 3/8 in (1 cm x 23.8 cm )
 Overall - 3D (.b: Threaded Bolt) Diam 1 1/8 in x L 6 1/2 in (2.9 cm x 16.5 cm )
 Overall - 3D (.c: Ratcheting Wrench) H 1/4 in x W 7/8 in x D 5 1/2 in (0.6 cm x 2.2 cm x 14 cm )
 Overall - 3D (.d: Vise Grip) H 1/2 in x W 1 3/8 in x D 4 1/4 in (1.3 cm x 3.5 cm x 10.8 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionA model prototype of a plug; intended to plug an oil pipe. The model consists of a length of threaded bolt (.b) on which is three pieces of black rubber stacked end to end with a washer and secured on each end. Attached to the nut at top is a ratcheting wrench (.c), with a vise grip (.d) clamped to the end of the bolt. The plug is inserted into a length of gray PVC pipe (.a).
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed on socket wrench: A Inscribed on side of the PVC pipe: B Inscribed on two places on the vise grips: C
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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