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Ellen Degeneres Presidential Seal Track Suit for POTUS
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Ellen Degeneres Presidential Seal Track Suit for POTUS
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Ellen Degeneres Presidential Seal Track Suit for POTUS

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.04052012-20-1.a-b
Object Type Suit, Exercise
Manufacturer (Founded 1949)
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium textile (polyester), metal, plastic (vinyl, unknown), adhesive, ink
DimensionsOverall - 2D (.a: Jacket) L 31 1/2 in x W 61 3/4 in (156.8 cm x 80 cm )
 Overall - 2D (.b: Pants) L 41 3/4 in x W 23 in (58.4 cm x 106 cm )
 Manufacturer's Size: L
Physical DescriptionNavy blue tracksuit with zippered jacket (.a) and matching pants (.b). Both pieces have white stripes up the sides embellished with red, white, and blue rhinestones. The reverse of the jacket has a large vinyl sticker of the Presidential Seal with the face of television personality Ellen DeGeneres in the center. The reverse of the pants has the word "POTUS" in red, white, and blue with rhinestone embellishments.
Historical NoteEllen Degeneres gave the President and First Lady a set of custom Ellen Degeneres track suits after First Lady Michelle Obama appeared on her talk show on February 2, 2012. In the episode, Ellen challenged Mrs. Obama to a push-up competition.
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)
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