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Blue Checkered Guayabera Shirt
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Blue Checkered Guayabera Shirt
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Blue Checkered Guayabera Shirt

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.091457
Object Type Shirt
Brand (Founded 1987)
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Medium textile (cotton), plastic, ink, metal
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 33 1/2 in x W 39 1/2 in (100.3 cm x 85.1 cm )

Physical DescriptionBlue checkered guayabera shirt with two embroidered stripes that are blue checkered framing a single red crossing stripe on the left and right. The shirt has four front pockets and a center row of white buttons.


Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of First Lady Michelle Obama speaking at a College Signing Day event in San Antonio, Texas on May 2, 2014.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to First Lady Michelle 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 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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