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University of Connecticut Huskies Hooded Sweatshirt
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
University of Connecticut Huskies Hooded Sweatshirt
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

University of Connecticut Huskies Hooded Sweatshirt

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.110243
Object Type Sweatshirt
Manufacturer (Founded 1964)
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date 2015
Medium textile (polyester, spandex), plastic (vinyl, unknown), elastic, rubber
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 41 1/2 in x W 68 1/2 in (174 cm x 105.4 cm )
 Manufacturer's Size XL
Physical DescriptionZip-up hooded University of Connecticut Huskies sweatshirt. Body of the shirt is a gray-blue color with an abstract gray and blue design on the sleeves and hood. Over the proper right breast is the UCONN Husky logo and an embroidered "President Barack Obama". Over the proper left breast is the Nike swoosh. A large icon on the reverse reads "UCONN TRADIT10N" and has the Husky logo beneath.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of a ceremony at the White House on September 15, 2015 to honor the 2015 NCAA Women's Basketball Champion UConn Huskies. This was their third consecutive NCAA championship.
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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