King of Spade Shovel
Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.692660.1
Object Type
Shovel
Manufacturer
W.W. Manufacturing CO., Inc.
(Founded 1964)
Intended Recipient
Sasha Obama
(American, 2001)
Intended Recipient
Malia Obama
(American, 1998)
Intended Recipient
First Lady Michelle Obama
(American, 1964)
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Medium
metal, paint, rubber
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 3 3/4 in x W 8 1/8 in x D 40 1/8 in (9.5 cm x 20.6 cm x 101.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionA shovel with a flat narrow blade. The shaft and D-shaped handle are silver and the blade is black. There are rubber steps on the blade.
Inscriptions and MarkingsEmbossed on reverse of shaft: WW MFG. BRIDGETON NJ 09
Information card retained for object file. Decal on obverse of shaft: WW Manufactring Decal on obverse of shaft: The Original King of Spade Picture of a King of Spades playing card 5 Years Guaranteed Against Breakage Decal on reverse of shaft: Warning! Do not use in areas where underground electric lines, wires or cables may be present.
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 DetailsInformation card retained for object file. Decal on obverse of shaft: WW Manufactring Decal on obverse of shaft: The Original King of Spade Picture of a King of Spades playing card 5 Years Guaranteed Against Breakage Decal on reverse of shaft: Warning! Do not use in areas where underground electric lines, wires or cables may be present.
National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesDomestic Gifts (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
Use Restriction Status(not entered)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
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