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U.S. Paralympic Team Varsity Jacket
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
U.S. Paralympic Team Varsity Jacket
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

U.S. Paralympic Team Varsity Jacket

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.744177
Object Type Jacket, Varsity
Brand (Founded 1964)
Gifter
Medium textile (wool, nylon), leather, metal
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 31 1/2 in x W 58 1/4 in (148 cm x 80 cm )
Physical DescriptionBlue United States Paralympic Team wool jacket with white leather sleeves. The cuffs are red, white, and blue striped and it can be closed with navy blue snaps. The openings for the pockets are decorated with white leather. On the right chest is a round United States Paralympic logo consisting of an American flag above red, blue, and green curved lines. The same logo is also on the back of the jacket. On the left chest is a white Nike Swoosh.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of the President and First Lady hosting U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Team members who participated in the 2010 Winter Olympics at the White House on April 21, 2010.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to First Lady Michelle 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
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