Presidential Inauguration Knit Hat, 2013

THF155834 / Presidential Inauguration Knit Hat, 2013
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Artifact Overview

President Barack Obama's second inauguration took place in January 2013. Nearly one million people attended the public ceremony on Monday, January 21st. Many bought souvenirs and sported commemorative buttons to remember the occasion.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Hat

Date Made

2012-2013

Subject Date

21 january 2013

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2013.36.16

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Wool (Textile)

Color

Gray (Color)
White (Color)
Blue
Red

Dimensions

Height: 8.25 in
Diameter: 6 in

Inscriptions

On front of hat: PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT/ 2013/ INAUGURATION/ WASHINGTON, D.C.
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