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Obama 44 Basketball Jersey
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Obama 44 Basketball Jersey
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Obama 44 Basketball Jersey

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.687262.1
Object Type Jersey, Basketball
Manufacturer (Founded 1906)
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date 2009
Medium textile (polyester), ink
DimensionsOverall W 22 1/2 in x L 31 in (57.2 cm x 78.7 cm )
 Manufacturer's Size Medium
Physical DescriptionBlack basketball jersey with red stripes on the sides, and white details along the collarbone and shoulders. Screen-printed in red and white on the front is "Obama 44" and a Mizuno logo in the right shoulder, at the bottom left is a sewn in brand tag. Screen-printed on the back is "44" also in red and white.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of Prime Minister of Japan, Taro Aso, visiting the White House in February 2009.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Barack Obama during the Obama administration. It was received through the Executive 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 SeriesGifts of State (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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