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My Dad Went to the Pyramids T-Shirt
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
My Dad Went to the Pyramids T-Shirt
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

My Dad Went to the Pyramids T-Shirt

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.696842.8-9
Object Type T-Shirt
Intended Recipient (American, 1998)
Intended Recipient (American, 2001)
Date 2009
Medium textile (cotton), ink
DimensionsOverall W 23 1/8 in x L 19 3/4 in (58.7 cm x 50.2 cm )
Manufacturer's Size (8 )

Physical DescriptionTwo white t-shirts with screen-printed blue blob in the center. Printed in the blob in orange is the phrase "My dad went to the pyramids in Egypt and all I got was this t-shirt!" around a white oval that contains depictions of a pyramid and a sphinx.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of President Barack Obama's June 2009 visit to Egypt.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThese items were gifts from a foreign official to Malia and Sasha Obama during the Obama administration. They were received through the Executive 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
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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