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Women's Marching Band Jacket
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Women's Marching Band Jacket
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Women's Marching Band Jacket

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.09192011-1-4.4
Object Type Jacket
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium textile (wool, polyester), metal, plastic
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 27 in x W 34 1/4 in (87 cm x 68.6 cm )
 Manufacturer's Size (Chest Panel) Manufacturer's Size 36 R Garment Size (36 R )
Physical DescriptionMilitary style marching band jacket in purple, yellow, and white, with gold buttons. Body of the jacket is purple with yellow stripes at each button and white swirling piping around the stripes. An additional yellow stripe and white piping is at each wrist. The center of the jacket has a white faux jabot with yellow on the ruffles and a yellow cumberbun sewn at the waist. The buttons have a debossed design of a harp. Embroidered at each shoulder in white is the word "Rochelle".
Historical NoteGift was received from the manager of the music production company for OK Go!, which performed at President Barack Obama's 50th birthday campaign fundraiser in Chicago in August 2011. The jacket was used in the music video for "This Too Shall Pass", featuring OK Go and members of the Notre Dame marching band.
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
National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesDomestic Gifts (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.
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