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Purple i.am.her T-Shirt
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Purple i.am.her T-Shirt
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Purple i.am.her T-Shirt

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.763604.3
Object Type T-Shirt
Brand (Founded 2010)
Intended Recipient (American, 1998)
Intended Recipient (American, 2001)
Medium textile (cotton), ink
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 25 3/4 in x W 24 in (61 cm x 65.4 cm )
 Manufacturer's Size Small
Physical DescriptionPurple "i.am.her" T-shirt with abstract image of Queen Nefertiti's facial profile on the front in white, black, gray, and teal. On the back printed in black, "Caramel Brown Girl" and in metallic silver "Caramel" with "Brown girl" in teal.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of First Lady Michelle Obama hosting a group of 25 influential black women at the White House for a screening of Tyler Perry's film, For Colored Girls.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to Malia and Sasha 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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