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Botafogo Futebol e Regatas Soccer Jersey
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Botafogo Futebol e Regatas Soccer Jersey
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Botafogo Futebol e Regatas Soccer Jersey

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.04262011-54-9
Object Type Jersey, Soccer
Gifter
Manufacturer (Founded 1911)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium textile (polyester), ink, plastic (vinyl), adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 30 1/2 in x W 36 3/8 in (92.4 cm x 77.5 cm )
 Manufacturer's Size Large
Physical DescriptionBlack and white striped Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas soccer jersey. There is a black and white star Botafogo crest embroidered on the left shoulder and the FILA logo embroidered on the right shoulder. Screen printed on the obverse is "Neo Química Genéricos" and on the sleeves "bozzano" On the reverse is embroidered "O Glorioso" above screen printed text "Neo Química Genéricos"; "10 FILA; B. Obama".
Historical NoteReceived during a trip to Brazil in March 2011 as part of a Presidential tour of South America.
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 66540607)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
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