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Norfolk Island Baseball Cap
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Norfolk Island Baseball Cap
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Norfolk Island Baseball Cap

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.734876.4
Object Type Cap, Baseball
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium textile (cotton), plastic
DimensionsOverall H 3 in x W 9 in x D 8 1/2 in (7.6 cm x 22.9 cm x 21.6 cm )
Manufacturer's Size One Size Fits All
Physical DescriptionCharcoal grey baseball cap with a black velveteen bill with an embroidered ship across the front. "Norfolk Island" is embroidered along the edge of the bill in white below a red stripe. "Mr President" is embroidered across the back of the hat above the band, which bears embroidered red text "South Pacific."
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 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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