Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Smithsonian Mouse Pad
Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.687197.3-4
Object Type
Pad, Mouse
Gifter
Sidney F. Mobell
Manufacturer
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
(Founded 1910)
Artist/ Maker
Sidney F. Mobell
(American)
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Intended Recipient
First Lady Michelle Obama
(American, 1964)
Medium
foam, textile, ink, plastic, adhesive
DimensionsOverall H 1/8 in x W 7 3/4 in x D 7 1/2 in (0.3 cm x 19.7 cm x 19.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionTwo mousepads depicting a 14K solid gold mousetrap.Text above and below the image explains that the mousetrap was donated to the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History by the gifter.Custodial History / ProvenanceThese items were gifts from a member of the general public to President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama during the Obama Administration. They were received through the Office of the President and maintained there until their 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 Status(not entered)
In Collection(s)
Related Event(s)
Not on view
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