MRF Calypso Cricket Bat
Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.691380
Object Type
Bat, Cricket
Manufacturer
MRF Sports Goods
Gifter
Brian Lara
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Medium
wood, rubber, plastic (vinyl, unknown), adhesive, ink
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 2 3/4 in x W 4 1/4 in x D 34 3/8 in (7 cm x 10.8 cm x 87.3 cm )
Physical DescriptionMRF Calypso cricket bat signed with message from the gifter. The throughout the bat is the MRF brand logo in black and red. The handle is yellowHistorical NotePresident Barack Obama received this cricket bat from professional cricket player Brian Lara on April 19, 2009 during an official visit to Trinidad and Tobago, where he attended the Fifth Summit of the Americas.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Barack Obama 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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