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White Sox Beaded Visor
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
White Sox Beaded Visor
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

White Sox Beaded Visor

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.689702
Object Type Visor
Manufacturer (Founded 1947)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date 2009
Medium textile (cotton), paper (cardboard), glass, plastic
DimensionsOverall H 3 1/2 in x Diam 6 3/4 in x D 10 1/2 in (8.9 cm x 26.7 cm x 17.1 cm )
 Manufacturer's Size: One Size Fits All
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOff-white and black White Sox visor with hand-beaded decoration around the edges. Beads spell out "Chicago White Sox" twice with "BO" on the end. Inscribed on the underside of the bill "To our President 2009 1 of 2, Menominee Tribe, Joseph Micik."
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed on underside of bill: To our President 2009 1 of 2 Menominee Tribe [gifter's signature]
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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