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Cream Herkette T-Shirt
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Cream Herkette T-Shirt
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Cream Herkette T-Shirt

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.688825.3
Object Type T-Shirt
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Medium textile (cotton), ink
DimensionsOverall - 2D (Flat Maximum) L 30 3/4 in x W 35 1/2 in x Manufacturer's Size: L (90.2 cm x 78.1 cm x 0 )

Physical Description
Physical DescriptionCream colored shirt with "HERKETTE" printed on the chest in red. There are green vines underlining the name and spiraling up the "H" as well as the black outline of a person with red hair jumping. On the reverse is a saying and a website printed in black with a red line separating the two.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to First Lady Michelle 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
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Barack Obama Presidential Library. The Barack 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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