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Washington Mystics Mystikids Miniature Basketball Hoop
Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.713387.3-4
Object Type
Novelty, Promotional
Gifter
Washington Mystics
Intended Recipient
Malia Obama
(American, 1998)
Intended Recipient
Sasha Obama
(American, 2001)
Medium
plastic, textile (synthetic), ink
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 5 1/2 in x W 7 1/8 in x D 5 in (14 cm x 18.1 cm x 12.7 cm )
Physical DescriptionTwo white miniature basketball backboards with a black border and "Mystikids" in the center against a blue background in imitation of the "Washington Mystics" logo. The thread forming the basketball net is woven in cross-sections of red, white and blue.Custodial History / ProvenanceThese items were gifts from a member of the general public to Malia and Sasha 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)
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Not on view
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