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"2009 US Open Bethpage Black" Hat
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
"2009 US Open Bethpage Black" Hat
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

"2009 US Open Bethpage Black" Hat

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.688173.17
Object Type Cap, Baseball
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date 2009
Medium textile (cotton), metal, paper (cardboard), plastic
DimensionsOverall H 5 1/8 in x Diam 7 3/4 in x D 9 1/2 in (13 cm x 24.1 cm x 19.7 cm )

Physical DescriptionA white baseball cap with red and blue details. "US OPEN is embroidered across the front with an icon of the American flag and a standing golfer. "2009 Bethpage Black" is embroidered along the left side.
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
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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