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Panama Hat Signed by Chi Chi Rodriguez
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Panama Hat Signed by Chi Chi Rodriguez
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Panama Hat Signed by Chi Chi Rodriguez

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.05162011-16-1
Object Type Hat, Panama
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium textile, plastic, ink, elastic
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 5 in x W 11 3/4 in x D 12 5/8 in (12.7 cm x 29.8 cm x 32.1 cm )
 Manufacturer's Size Small/Medium
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionWhite woven brimmed Panama hat with a tropical patterned band depicting leaves, a sunset, and birds. Signed on the front of the brim by "ChiChi" Rodriguez.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed on obverse of brim: To Mr President From Your friend "ChiChi" Rodriguez
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 Status(not entered)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
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