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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Handmade Personalized Chukka Boots
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Handmade Personalized Chukka Boots

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.747219.2.a-b
Object Type Boot
Date 2009
Medium leather, plastic, rubber, textile, paint
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 5 1/4 in x W 4 3/4 in x D 13 3/8 in (13.3 cm x 12.1 cm x 34 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionPair of black patent leather chukka boots with personalized inscriptions. Debossed on the bottom of both shoes is a circle composed of stars with a 44 in the center.
Inscriptions and MarkingsPrinted on insole: HANDMADE EXPRESSLY FOR BARACK H. OBAMA 2009 NASHVILLE - TENNESSEE Stamped on bottom of both shoes: 44 JOHNSTON & MURPHY [copyright symbol] MADE IN USA
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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