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Rochester Red Wings Baseball Jersey
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Rochester Red Wings Baseball Jersey
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Rochester Red Wings Baseball Jersey

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.127273
Object Type Jersey, Baseball
Manufacturer (Founded 1902)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium textile (nylon, spandex), plastic
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 33 1/8 in x W 37 1/4 in (94.6 cm x 84.1 cm )
 Manufacturer's Size Large
Physical DescriptionWhite Rochester Red Wings baseball jersey with black piping along the buttons, collar, and sleeves. Patches on the obverse of the jersey spell out "Red Wings" and the number "1". Logo for team, a red bird holding a baseball bat, is on the proper left. Brand name is on the proper right shoulder. Patches on the reverse of the jersey spell out "Obama" with the "1" below. At the reverse of the nape of the neck is a logo for minor league baseball.
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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