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Western Bulldogs Australian Football Jersey
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Western Bulldogs Australian Football Jersey
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Western Bulldogs Australian Football Jersey

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.03152011-39-2
Object Type Jersey, Football
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium textile (polyester)
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 33 3/8 in x W 23 3/4 in (60.3 cm x 84.8 cm )
 Manufacturer's Size XL
Physical DescriptionAustralia Football Jersey for the Western Bulldogs with a royal blue body and three center stripes, a large red one bordered by two white ones. The bottom white stripe expands into the shape of a bulldog, the team logo, in the center. Over the proper right breast is the AFL logo and over the proper left breast is the logo for Mission Foods The red and bottom white stripe continue on the reverse where there is another variation of the Mission Logo.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of a working visit to the White House by Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard on March 7, 2011.
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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