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Dublin GAA Gaelic Football Jersey
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Dublin GAA Gaelic Football Jersey
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Dublin GAA Gaelic Football Jersey

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.03292011-69-1
Object Type Jersey, Soccer
Manufacturer (Founded 1918)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium textile (polyester), ink
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 31 1/4 in x W 37 in (94 cm x 79.4 cm )
 Manufacturer's Size Large
Physical DescriptionLight blue Gaelic Football jersey with navy blue v neck and stripes down shoulders. Front of jersey has an embroidered patch depicting a castle and text reading "Ath Cliath" which is the original Gaelic name for Dublin. Printed in the center is "O'neills 14" with a circular red and white logo below and "vodafone" in red at the bottom. To the left is a the logo for GAA, the Gaelic Athletic Association. Printed on the reverse is on the collar is "Ath Cliath" and on the center back is the number 14.
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
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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