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Medical Coat
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Medical Coat
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Medical Coat

Artifact SeriesPost Presidential Collection
Artifact ID2019.1.1
Object Type Coat, Laboratory
Manufacturer (Founded 1923)
Signer (American, 1961)
Date 2019
Medium textile (polyester, cotton), plastic
DimensionsOverall W 24 1/2 in x L 31 1/4 in (62.2 cm x 79.4 cm )
 Manufacturer's size: M (Medium)
Physical DescriptionA white medical doctor's lab coat. The coat has three plastic pearlescent buttons and three pockets on the front. Barack Obama's signature, an embroidered University of Iowa logo, and donor's name are on the front left side.
Historical NoteThe donor attended President Barack Obama's campaign event on September 10, 2012 at the University of Iowa campus in Iowa City, Iowa where the President personally signed his lab coat.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThis item was acquired personally by the donor and donated to the Obama Presidential Library in 2019.Additional Details
Credit LineGift of Dr. Shadee Giurguis
National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesPost Presidential Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
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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