Object Details
Issued by
Cleveland Cavaliers, American, founded 1970
Worn by
LeBron James, American, born 1984
Manufactured by
Reebok International Ltd., British, founded 1895
Description
Cleveland Cavaliers home jersey worn and signed by LeBron James. The jersey is white with wine and gold trim down the sides and around the neck and arm holes. A NBA logo patch is sewn onto the left shoulder on the front side. A “C” is in the center of trim on the neckline. “Cavaliers” is written across the chest in wine colored letters with gold trim. Under the team name is the number “23.” The number is on the right side of the jersey. On the front side of the jersey near the bottom handwritten in black marker is “23 [illegible] / 03_ROY.” A “C” is on the back of the jersey at top center. “JAMES” is below this in wine colored letters with gold trim. A large black “23” is on the back of the jersey at center.
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Date
2003-2004
Object number
2012.173.7
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
Type
jerseys
sports uniforms
Medium
synthetic fiber
Dimensions
H x W: 39 1/8 x 22 3/4 in. (99.4 x 57.8 cm)
On Form: 39 3/4 × 23 × 16 in. (101 × 58.4 × 40.6 cm)
Place used
Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States, North and Central America
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification
Clothing - Sports Uniforms
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Topic
African American
Athletes
Basketball
Clothing and dress
Sports
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2012.173.7