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Cloth Backpack with Metal Decorations
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Cloth Backpack with Metal Decorations
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Cloth Backpack with Metal Decorations

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.688009.2.a-z
Object Type Bag, Carrying
Manufacturer
Intended Recipient (American, 1998)
Intended Recipient (American, 2001)
Medium textile, metal, plastic, pigment, foam
DimensionsOverall (Backpack) H 1 in x W 5 3/8 in x D 5 3/4 in (2.5 cm x 13.7 cm x 14.6 cm )
 Overall (Average Pin) Diam 3/4 in x H 1/2 in (1.3 cm x 1.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionA pink miniature "BootBop" backpack with black detailing and a belt-loop on the back, accompanied by 22 interchangeable pins and 3 zipper pulls. The pins are intended as accessories for Ugg boots, and each has a silver-colored metal base with a colorful obverse depicting various symbols including flowers, smiley faces, hearts, guitars, and stars, along with a pin-back. The three zipper pulls have a silver-colored metal base with similar colorful symbols on the obverse, attached with silver clips to a ring on the backpack's zipper.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to Malia and Sasha Obama during the Obama Administration. It was received through the Office of the President 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 SeriesDomestic Gifts (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.
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