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Ohio State University Cap
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Ohio State University Cap
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Ohio State University Cap

Artifact SeriesObama Administration Collection 2009-2017
Artifact ID2017.5.31
Object Type Cap, Baseball
Medium textile (acrylic, wool, spandex), metal, paper (cardboard)
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 5 3/4 in x W 5 3/4 in x L 10 3/4 in (14.6 cm x 14.6 cm x 27.3 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionBlack baseball cap with The Ohio State University logo. The hat has a red "O" outlined in gray in the front center. The reverse has the Ohio State logo.
Historical NotePresident Barack Obama wore this hat leaving the dais after his commencement speech to the graduating class of The Ohio State University on May 5, 2013 in Columbus, Ohio.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThis item is material associated with various agencies and offices during the Obama administration and maintained as government property 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 SeriesObama Administration Collection 2009-2017 (National Archives Identifier 66540607)
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)
Not on view
Related Links
A photo of President Obama wearing this baseball cap can be seen in an article published by The Ohio State University alumni magazine: "Of his 96 commencements, these are his 5 favorites"