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River Plate Soccer Jersey
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
River Plate Soccer Jersey
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

River Plate Soccer Jersey

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.117857
Object Type Jersey, Soccer
Manufacturer (Founded 1949)
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium textile (polyester), plastic (vinyl)
DimensionsOverall - 2D (Flat Maximum) L 30 3/8 in x W 38 1/2 in (97.8 cm x 77.2 cm )
 Manufacturer's Size: XL
Physical DescriptionClub Atlético River Plate home jersey. White jersey with one large diagonal stripe and three red stripes on each sleeve. Printed on the front of the shirt in black letters with a silver border: "BBVA". A "CARP" patch is embroidered on the wearer's front left chest. The sleeves say "NETSHOES". Printed on the back: "10" in gray and "OBAMA" below the number in black letters. The top of the back says "el mas grande" in a small black box and "BBVA Francés" in black letters with a silver border.
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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