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University of Cape Town Beanie
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
University of Cape Town Beanie
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

University of Cape Town Beanie

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.08022011-9-4.1-2
Object Type Hat
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1998)
Intended Recipient (American, 2001)
Medium textile (acrylic)
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 8 in x W 7 1/2 in (19.1 cm x 20.3 cm )
Physical DescriptionTwo pink knit hats with pink embroidered "UCT Cape Town" text on obverse for the University of Cape Town.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of First Lady Michelle Obama speaking about education at the University of Cape Town on June 23, 2011.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThese items were gifts from a member of the general public to Malia and Sasha 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)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
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