Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Political Button
Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.687557.3-4
Object Type
Button, Political
Gifter
Schmitty McGuire
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Medium
metal, plastic, paper, ink, textile, adhesive
DimensionsOverall H 1/4 in x Diam 2 1/4 in (0.6 cm x 5.7 cm )
Physical DescriptionTwo circular silver colored pinback "Bark the Vote" buttons depicting Schmitty the Weather Dog. A ring around the edge of the buttons says "Join the Party 2008"Custodial History / ProvenanceThese items were gifts from a member of the general public to President Barack 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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