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University of Southern California Water Polo Uniform
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
University of Southern California Water Polo Uniform
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

University of Southern California Water Polo Uniform

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.760869.a-b
Object Type Uniform, Sports
Manufacturer (Founded 1964)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium textile (polyester, nylon), elastic, ink
DimensionsOverall - 2D (Shirt) L 28 in x W 36 in (91.4 cm x 71.1 cm )
 Manufacturer's Size (Shirt) Large
 Overall - 2D (Swim Briefs) L 16 1/2 in x W 10 3/4 in (27.3 cm x 41.9 cm )
 Manufacturer's Size (Swim Briefs) Manufacturer's Size 36
Physical DescriptionWater polo uniform with warm up shirt and swimming briefs. Shirt is red with gray detailing and USC Trojans logo in yellow. Printed on the back of the shirt in yellow is "USC" and "OBAMA" Swim briefs are black with white thread detailing with USC embroidered on proper right hip in yellow and white.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of a reception at the White House to honor NCAA Championship athletes and teams on September 13, 2010.
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
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