Political Party Apron
Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.689089.1-2
Object Type
Apron
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Intended Recipient
First Lady Michelle Obama
(American, 1964)
Medium
textile
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 35 1/2 in x W 16 1/4 in (41.3 cm x 90.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionTwo aprons made from towels and decorative cloth. The bottom of the garments are a blue towel that has the end folded up and sewn to create pockets. The side of the top that faces outward is white with "Democrat" in blue and red throughout and the Democratic donkey symbol also throughout. The other side is white with "Republican" in blue and red throughout and the Republican elephant symbol also throughout.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThese items were gifts from a member of the general public to President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama during the Obama administration. They were received through the Office of the President and maintained there until their transfer to the National Archives in January 2017 for deposit with the Obama Presidential Library.Additional DetailsNational 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 Barack Obama Presidential Library. The Barack 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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