Signed Hard Hat

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Signed Hard Hat

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts

Artifact IDDO.044073

Object Type Hat, Hard

Intended Recipient President Barack Obama (American, 1961)

Medium plastic, textile, adhesive, paper, ink, foam

DimensionsOverall - 3D H 7 1/2 in x W 9 in x D 11 1/2 in (19.1 cm x 22.9 cm x 29.2 cm )

Physical Description

Physical DescriptionYellow hard-hat covered in black signatures of members of the United Steelworkers District One. On the proper right side of the hat is a blue United Steelworkers District One blue sticker. On the proper left side is a sticker of the American flag.

Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed on exterior of hard hat: [various signatures]

Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of President Barack Obama speaking about the economy at ArcelorMittal in Cleveland, OH on November 14, 2013.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 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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