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Autographed German Women's National Olympic Team Soccer Jersey
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Autographed German Women's National Olympic Team Soccer Jersey
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Autographed German Women's National Olympic Team Soccer Jersey

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.698786.3
Object Type Jersey, Soccer
Manufacturer (Founded 1949)
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1998)
Intended Recipient (American, 2001)
Date 2008
Medium textile (polyester)
DimensionsOverall W 33 7/8 in x L 27 1/4 in (86 cm x 69.2 cm )
 Manufacturer's Size (Small )
Physical DescriptionAutographed German Women's National Soccer Team jersey from the 2008 Summer Olympic team. The jersey is white with red and yellow accents. Screen-printed on the front is the number 21, the Adidas logo, the team logo, and signatures from the players. On the reverse is "Müller" [Martina Müller] and the number 21.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of a working visit to the White House by German Chancellor Angela Merkel on June 26, 2009.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to Malia and Sasha Obama during the Obama administration. It was received through the Executive 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 SeriesGifts of State (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
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