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Tampa Bay Rays Baseball Jersey
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Tampa Bay Rays Baseball Jersey
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Tampa Bay Rays Baseball Jersey

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.117119
Object Type Jersey, Baseball
Manufacturer (Founded 1976)
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium textile (polyester), plastic (vinyl), plastic
DimensionsOverall - 2D (Flat Maximum) L 32 1/4 in x W 37 1/2 in (95.3 cm x 81.9 cm )
 Manufacturer's Size: Large
Physical DescriptionLight blue Tampa Bay Rays baseball jersey with a button-down front that has "Rays" logo. Navy blue vertical stripes run along the buttons. The back has "OBAMA" stitched in white and "44" in navy blue with a white border. At the bottom left of the obverse is the manufacturer's tag.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of exhibition baseball game in Havana, Cuba between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Cuban National Team on March 22, 2016.
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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