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Honey Child T-Shirt
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Honey Child T-Shirt
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Honey Child T-Shirt

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.763056.3
Object Type T-Shirt
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Medium textile (cotton), ink, plastic, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 21 1/2 in x W 20 in (50.8 cm x 54.6 cm )
Manufacturer's Size Medium

Physical Description
Physical DescriptionWhite t-shirt with plastic rhinestone design depicting the back of a girl's head with braided pigtails and silver ribbons. Beneath the girl, also in rhinestones, are the words "Honey Child" with the dot in the "i" being made of another silver ribbon.
Inscriptions and MarkingsTag at nape of neck.
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 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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