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Northwestern University Basketball Jacket
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Northwestern University Basketball Jacket
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Northwestern University Basketball Jacket

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.126989
Object Type Jacket
Manufacturer (Founded 1949)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium textile (polyester), plastic, metal
DimensionsOverall - 2D (Flat Maximum) L 33 3/8 in x W 72 3/8 in (183.8 cm x 84.8 cm )
 Manufacturer's Size (X-Large)
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionBlack warm-up jacket with the Northwestern University logo embroidered in purple and white above "BASKETBALL" on the proper left breast. The Adidas logo is embroidered on the proper right breast. There are white piping details along the neck opening and sleeves and white patches under the arms and sides. Embroidered on the reverse is "Obama 44" above the Presidential Seal,
Inscriptions and MarkingsBrand and size tag at nape of neck. Materials and care tag at inner side seam including "June 2010" date
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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