Manufactured by
Wilson Sporting Goods Co., American, founded 1914
Worn by
White, Marilyn Elaine, American, born 1944
Date
1964
Medium
cotton (fiber)
Dimensions
H x W: 22 1/2 × 16 5/8 in. (57.2 × 42.2 cm)
Description
U.S. Olympic track and field jersey from the 1964 Tokyo Olympics worn by Marilyn White. The jersey is a white sleeveless jersey. The letters [U. S. A.] are sewn on to the chest of the front of the jersey in red and blue. A white tag at the bottom left of the jersey reads [34 / Wilson / Sports Equipment / Made In U.S.A. / Wilson Sporting Goods Co.] in blue and red lettering. At the collar there is a faded [M. W.] written in marker. The jersey has staining throughout. The back of the jersey is blank.
Place used
Tokyo, Japan, Asia
Classification
Clothing - Sports Uniforms
Type
jerseys
Topic
Clothing and dress
Olympics
Sports
Track and field
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of 1964 Olympic Silver Medalist Marilyn E. White
Object number
2017.56.8
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5d04dcbb1-d5be-4f97-8bd9-bfbf94d3d229

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