On View
Sports Gallery
Exhibition
Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
Created by
Unidentified
Worn by
Matson, Ollie Genoa II, American, 1930 - 2011
Subject of
University of San Francisco, American, founded 1855
Date
1950-1951
Medium
synthetic fiber and thread
Dimensions
H x W (Flat): 31 1/4 × 26 in. (79.4 × 66 cm)
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.
Place used
San Franciso, San Francisco county, California, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Clothing - Sports Uniforms
Type
jerseys
sports uniforms
Topic
Athletes
Clothing and dress
Football
Sports
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2015.90.15
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown – Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5f10aa546-014c-4d35-9ad4-5e14d8d0bb0b

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