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Black Felted Beaver Fur Fedora
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Black Felted Beaver Fur Fedora
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Black Felted Beaver Fur Fedora

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.04112012-40-1
Object Type Fedora
Manufacturer (Founded 1918)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium fur (beaver), textile, leather, ink
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 4 3/4 in x W 11 1/2 in x D 12 5/8 in (12.1 cm x 29.2 cm x 32.1 cm )
Manufacturer's Size 7 3/8

Physical DescriptionBlack felted beaver fur fedora with a black ribbon as the band. The interior of the hat has a leather sweatband and a white silky interior printed with a depiction of a man wearing a hat while walking through a city in the rain.

Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of a fundraising event in San Francisco, California on February 16, 2012.
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
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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