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Phoenix Mercury Basketball Jersey For First Lady Michelle Obama
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Phoenix Mercury Basketball Jersey For First Lady Michelle Obama
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Phoenix Mercury Basketball Jersey For First Lady Michelle Obama

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.755823.5
Object Type Jersey, Basketball
Manufacturer (Founded 1949)
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Date 2010
Medium textile (nylon, polyester), ink
DimensionsOverall - 2D (Flat Maximum) L 33 in x W 21 1/2 in (54.6 cm x 83.8 cm )
 Manufacturer's Size (Large)
Physical DescriptionWhite Phoenix Mercury WNBA jersey with purple piping and gray printed stripes at sides. Front has "09" printed in yellow with purple outline below Adidas, Phoenix Mercury and Lifelock logos. "09; Michelle" printed on back below embroidered WNBA logo.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of the 2009 WNBA champions, the Phoenix Mercury, visiting the White House on July 19, 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
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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