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University of San Francisco jersey worn by Ollie Matson

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    Object Details

    Created by

    Unidentified

    Worn by

    Ollie Genoa Matson II, American, 1930 - 2011

    Subject of

    University of San Francisco, American, founded 1855

    Description

    A University of San Francisco jersey, game worn by Ollie Matson. The off-white jersey has long sleeve with three green stripes above the elbows of each sleeve. The number [33] in green is at the front center of the jersey. The jersey is shaped like a leotard at the bottom. A long piece of cloth attaches from the back of the jersey to the front by three buttons. A green number [33] is sewn onto the to the back center.

    Credit Line

    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

    Date

    1950-1951

    Object number

    2015.90.15

    Restrictions & Rights

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

    Type

    jerseys
    sports uniforms

    Medium

    synthetic fiber and thread

    Dimensions

    H x W (Flat): 31 1/4 × 26 in. (79.4 × 66 cm)

    Place used

    San Franciso, San Francisco county, California, 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
    Sports

    Metadata Usage

    CC0

    Link to Original Record

    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5f10aa546-014c-4d35-9ad4-5e14d8d0bb0b

    Record ID

    nmaahc_2015.90.15

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