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Rope Leash
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Rope Leash
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Rope Leash

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.687368.1
Object Type Leash, Pet
Intended Recipient (American, 2001)
Intended Recipient (American, 1998)
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium rope, plastic, metal, stone
DimensionsOverall H 1 5/8 in x W 2 3/4 in x D 65 1/8 in (4.1 cm x 7 cm x 165.4 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionA red, white, and blue handmade woven dog leash with plastic and stone bead embellishments. At one end is a silver metal clip attached to a blue section with blue plastic embellishments attached to the next white section with a brass-toned clip. The white section has clear plastic bead embellishments and a black floral stone bead dividing it from the red section, which has red plastic beads and two large red beads with multi-colored embellishments.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to the First Family 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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