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South Carolina State University football jersey worn by Donnie Shell

African American Museum

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    Object Details

    Manufactured by

    Russell Athletics, American, founded 1902

    Worn by

    Donnie Shell, American, born 1952

    Subject of

    South Carolina State University, American, founded 1896

    Owned by

    Willie E. Jeffries, American, born 1937

    Description

    South Caroline State University football jersey worn by Donnie Shell.
    The jersey is burgundy with a v-neck and two slits at the bottom, one on either side. The neckline has white and blue stripes along it. The sleeves have white and blue bands around them. There is a blue and white SCSU bulldog logo on each sleeve. There are several eyelet holes in the sleeves and a rubberband tied around each sleeve. There is a large white "90" on the front outlined in blue, and there is also a white "90" outlined in blue on each of the shoulders. There is a white tag on the bottom on the proper left side. The proper right side of the tag features a red and blue Russell Athletic logo. The proper left side of the tag has blue text which reads [WORN BY AMERICA’S / TOP TEAMS / 52] followed by washing instructions. There is a smaller rectangular tag underneath with black text that reads [100% NYLON].
    The back of the jersey has a large white "90" outlined in blue. The jersey has a few scuff marks on the screen printed areas.

    Credit Line

    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Willie E. Jeffries

    Date

    1970-1973

    Object number

    2019.57.2

    Restrictions & Rights

    Unknown – Restrictions Possible
    Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.

    Type

    jerseys

    Medium

    nylon with ink and thread

    Dimensions

    H x W (width sleeve to sleeve): 34 1/4 × 41 3/4 in. (87 × 106 cm)

    Place used

    Orangeburg, Orangeburg County, South Carolina, United States, North and Central America

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    National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

    Classification

    Clothing - Sports Uniforms

    Exhibition

    Sports: Leveling the Playing Field

    On View

    NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 052

    Data Source

    National Museum of African American History and Culture

    Topic

    African American
    Athletes
    Clothing and dress
    Football
    HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities)
    Sports

    Metadata Usage

    CC0

    Link to Original Record

    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5942deb6a-4a2d-4480-aff7-9f98be14eb9c

    Record ID

    nmaahc_2019.57.2

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