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Signed New York Giants Baseball Jersey
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Signed New York Giants Baseball Jersey
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Signed New York Giants Baseball Jersey

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.700166.4
Object Type Jersey, Baseball
Gifter
Manufacturer (Founded 1904)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium wool, ink
DimensionsOverall - 2D (Flat Maximum) L 34 5/8 in x W 40 1/8 in (101.9 cm x 87.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionCream colored New York Giants jersey. The jersey has orange and black piping around the neck and cuffs of the sleeves. On the front is "Giants" in black with orange trim, and on the back is "24" in the same colors. On the obverse right near the bottom hem is "Willie Mays" embroidered in black. Patch on the left sleeve that is diamond-shaped with a white interior and light blue trim. Inside of it is a red baseball mitt.

Historical NoteFormer professional baseball player Willie Mays accompanied President Barack Obama to the 2009 MLB All-Star game in St. Louis aboard Air Force One
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
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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