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Dark Blue Linen Dress Shirt
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Dark Blue Linen Dress Shirt
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Dark Blue Linen Dress Shirt

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.758104
Object Type Shirt, Dress
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium textile, plastic
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 33 3/4 in x W 71 in (180.3 cm x 85.7 cm )

Physical DescriptionDark blue linen dress shirt with mandarin collar, with lace down the front and along the bottom edge. On the bottom of the proper left of the shirt there are two embroidered flowers above the lace detailing.
Historical NoteGift made for leaders attending the 2009 APEC Conference in Singapore. President Barack Obama wore this shirt while attending the summit
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Barack Obama during the Obama Administration. It was received through the Executive 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 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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