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Signed Detroit Shock Pennant
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Signed Detroit Shock Pennant
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Signed Detroit Shock Pennant

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.703685.8-9
Object Type Pennant
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1998)
Intended Recipient (American, 2001)
Date 2008
Medium textile (synthetic), ink, adhesive, plastic
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 12 1/4 in x W 29 1/2 in (74.9 cm x 31.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionTwo triangular pennant flags for the 2008 WNBA Championship team the Detroit Shock, signed in silver by members of the team. The flags have the Detroit Shock logo to the left, a depiction of the WNBA trophy in the center, and championship information on the right. Flag colors are navy blue, light blue, red, silver, and white.
Historical NoteReceived during the Detroit Shock visit to the White House on July 27, 2009, to celebrate their championship.
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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