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King of Spade Shovel
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
King of Spade Shovel
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

King of Spade Shovel

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.692660.1
Object Type Shovel
Manufacturer (Founded 1964)
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 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.
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)
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