Blue Dress Shirt
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact ID2017.5.44
Object Type
Shirt
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Date
2016
Medium
textile (silk), fiber (coconut)
DimensionsOverall - 3D (Flat Maximum) W 26 7/8 in x L 34 in (68.3 cm x 86.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionDark blue button-down shirt with a subtle wave pattern and textured surface. Buttons are brown
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit hosted in Vientiane, Laos in September 2016. This shirt was commissioned for attending heads of state and President Obama wore this during the summit.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 DetailsNational 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 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.
In Collection(s)
Related Event(s)
Not on view
Related Links
An image of President Obama wearing this shirt can be seen in the National Archives catalog: "President Barack Obama Visits Laos"
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