Beige UC Merced Hat
Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.694035.8-9
Object Type
Cap, Baseball
Intended Recipient
First Lady Michelle Obama
(American, 1964)
Date
2009
Medium
textile (cotton), metal, paper (cardboard)
DimensionsOverall H 5 in x Diam 7 1/2 in x D 10 in (12.7 cm x 25.4 cm x 19.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionTwo beige baseball caps with two navy stripes, "UC Merced" and an M logo embroidered on their front, and "Bobcats" embroidered on their back.Historical NoteThese items were given on the occasion when First Lady Michelle Obama spoke at the University of California, Merced, 2009 Commencement on May 16, 2009.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThese items were gifts from a member of the general public to 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 Details
National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesDomestic Gifts (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
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