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2012 US Women's Olympic Gymnastic Team Leotard with Scrunchie
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
2012 US Women's Olympic Gymnastic Team Leotard with Scrunchie
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

2012 US Women's Olympic Gymnastic Team Leotard with Scrunchie

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.11292012-36-3.2.a-b
Object Type Leotard
Manufacturer (Founded 1949)
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Medium textile (nylon, spandex)
DimensionsOverall - 2D (.a: Leotard) L 18 3/4 in x W 11 1/2 in (29.2 cm x 47.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionOne blue child-size large leotard (.a) with red and white stripes on the upper right shoulder made by Adidas. There are thirteen stars surrounding the letters "USA" on the upper right shoulder strap and an Adidas logo on the lower right side at the hip. White star designs are along the left side of the leotard. The leotard is signed by the 2012 US Women's Olympic Gymnastic Team known as the "Fierce Five" with a silver marker: Aly Raisman, Gabby Douglas, McKayla Maroney, Kyla Ross, and Jordyn Wieber on the obverse surface. The leotard is accompanied by one small blue hair scrunchie (.b).


Historical NotePresident Barack Obama met with members of the 2012 U.S. Olympic gymnastics teams in the Oval Office on November 15, 2012.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle 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
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