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United Auto Workers Jacket
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
United Auto Workers Jacket
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

United Auto Workers Jacket

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.756912
Object Type Jacket
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium textile (polyester, nylon), metal, plastic
DimensionsManufacturer's Size: Large
 Overall - 2D (Flat Maximum) L 29 1/2 in x W 66 1/2 in (168.9 cm x 74.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionA dark blue windbreaker with zippered front, and two angled pockets on the front. There is a button at the top of the zipper. The underside of the collar is yellow and there is an embroidered yellow patch on the left breast, representing the United Auto Workers logo. The logo consists of a yellow circle with figures holding hands around the exterior, with UAW embroidered in the center. The inside of the jacket is lined in black nylon and there is a single pocket on the inside left breast.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of a visit the Chrysler Auto Plant in Detroit, Michigan on July 30, 2010.
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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