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United States Olympic Team Jacket
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
United States Olympic Team Jacket
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

United States Olympic Team Jacket

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.10232012-23-3.1
Object Type Jacket
Brand (Founded 1964)
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Medium textile (wool, nylon, polyester), leather, metal, plastic, elastic
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 26 3/4 in x W 48 1/4 in (122.6 cm x 67.9 cm )
 Manufacturer's Size L
Physical DescriptionWomen's varsity-style jacket with a blue wool felted body and white leather sleeves. Over the right breast there is a white Nike swoosh. Over the left breast is a patch with the logo for the United States Olympic Team which includes an American flag and the interlocking Olympic Rings. A patch on the left shoulder is in the shape of the American flag. Embroidered on the back in white is "The United States of America". Jacket closes with a row of snaps down the front. At each wrist there is a zipper on the outer seam.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of a ceremony at the White House on September 14, 2012 to honor the 2012 United States Olympic and Paralympic teams.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to First Lady Michelle 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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