Washington Wizards Jersey
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.021228
Object Type
Jersey, Basketball
Gifter
Prime Minister Victor Ponta
Manufacturer
Adidas AG
(Founded 1949)
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Medium
textile (polyester), ink
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 42 3/4 in x W 26 1/8 in x Manufacturer's Size 4XL4 (66.4 cm x 108.6 cm x 44 )
Physical DescriptionWashington Wizards white jersey. The jersey has the Washington Wizards logo on the chest with the number "77" below it and the NBA logo embroidered above them on the proper left chest. The back of the jersey has "Muresan" at the top and "77" below it. The jersey has been signed by Gheorghe Mureșan between the two 7's on the back.Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of Vice President Joe Biden meeting with Romanian Prime Minister Victor Ponta at the White House on October 22, 2013.
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
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Barack Obama Presidential Library. The Barack 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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