Black President Obama Bush Hat
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.08212013-8-4
Object Type
Hat
Gifter
Ali Mohamed Shein
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Medium
textile, metal, plastic, ink
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 5 1/2 in x W 13 1/2 in x D 14 1/2 in (14 cm x 34.3 cm x 36.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionA lot of nineteen black bush-style hats. Both sides can be snapped to the top of the hat. The hat has a chin strap that is adjustable with a plastic slider. On the front of the hat is an image of President Barack Obama with the flags of the Tanzania and the United States in the background. Above him is the word, "Karibu" and below is "Tanzania".Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Barack Obama during the Obama administration. It was received through the Executive 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 SeriesGifts of State (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 Barack Obama Presidential Library. The Barack 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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