Manufactured by
Wilson Sporting Goods Co., American, founded 1914
Worn by
Curly Neal, American, born 1942
Subject of
Harlem Globetrotters, American, founded 1926
Date
1963-1985
Medium
synthetic fiber
Dimensions
On form: 36 × 17 1/2 × 13 in. (91.4 × 44.5 × 33 cm)
Description
A red and blue Harlem Globetrotters basketball jersey. The jersey is predominantly blue with red and white accents at the sleeves. The front of the jersey features red stars outlined in yellow. Red, white, and yellow type on the front of the jersey reads: [HARLEM / 22 / GLOBETROTTERS]. The back of the jersey has red and white type that reads: [NEAL / 22]. A white tag with red and black text on the proper left side seam reads: [Wilson® / Made In U.S.A / 42] followed by care instructions.
Classification
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other
Type
jerseys
sports uniforms
Topic
Athletes
Basketball
Clothing and dress
Sports
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2013.120.8
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5bc4cbf72-c1b8-4444-92d4-a37c1322419d

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