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Brazil National Team Soccer Jersey Signed by Ronaldinho for First Lady Michelle Obama
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Brazil National Team Soccer Jersey Signed by Ronaldinho for First Lady Michelle Obama
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Brazil National Team Soccer Jersey Signed by Ronaldinho for First Lady Michelle Obama

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.08232012-3-2.2
Object Type Jersey, Soccer
Manufacturer (Founded 1964)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Medium textile (polyester), ink, plastic (vinyl)
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 29 3/4 in x W 31 1/4 in (79.4 cm x 75.6 cm )
 Manufacturer's Size M
Physical DescriptionA yellow and green Team Brasil soccer jersey. The front of the jersey has the Brasil National Team logo with five stars above it on the proper left side, and a green Nike swoosh on the proper right side. Across the chest is a personal message from Ronaldinho to First Lady Michelle. The back of the jersey has the the name "Ronaldinho" and the number 10 in green font.
Historical NoteReceived by Secretary of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius at the 19th International AIDS Conference to pass on to the President and First Lady.
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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