Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Detroit Shock Basketball Shorts
Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.703685.1-2
Object Type
Shorts, Athletic
Manufacturer
Adidas AG
(Founded 1949)
Gifter
Detroit Shock
Intended Recipient
Malia Obama
(American, 1998)
Intended Recipient
Sasha Obama
(American, 2001)
Medium
textile (polyester)
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 16 in x W 22 in (55.9 cm x 40.6 cm )
Manufacturer's Size S (Small)
Physical DescriptionTwo pairs of navy Adidas-brand shorts with "Detroit Shock" screen printed on the right side of the shorts, and three white vertical stripes along each side.Manufacturer's Size S (Small)
Historical NoteReceived during the Detroit Shock visit to the White House on July 27, 2009 to celebrate their championship.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThese items were gifts from a member of the general public to Malia and Sasha Obama during the Obama Administration. They were received through the Office of the President and maintained there until their 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)
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