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Tipperary County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association Hurling Jersey
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Tipperary County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association Hurling Jersey
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Tipperary County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association Hurling Jersey

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.03292011-51-5.1
Object Type Jersey
Manufacturer (Founded 1918)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium textile (polyester)
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 31 1/4 in x W 37 3/4 in (95.9 cm x 79.4 cm )
Manufacturer's Size X-Large

Physical DescriptionBlue and yellow jersey with the logo for the Tipperary County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association on the left, depicting a castle and two crossed hurling sticks with "Tiobraid Árann" beneath the crest. In yellow in the center is "O'neills" and the number 9. To the right in white is the logo for GAA. Brand logo for "enfer" is across the middle of the front. Both sleeves have the same county board crest as the front. On the reverse is the number 9.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of the 2011 St. Patrick's Day reception at the White House.
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
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
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