South Carolina State University football jersey worn by Donnie Shell

Object Details

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

1970-1973

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

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

See more items in: 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

National Museum of African American History and Culture

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

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