Olympic uniform jersey and shorts worn by Lusia Harris

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An Olympic uniform jersey (2017.29.2a) and shorts (2017.29.2b) worn by Lusia Harris. The jersey is bright blue with a high round neckline. It is sleeveless, with red and white stripes around the neckline and armholes. There is white piping around the bottom hem. There is a large red number [7] outlined in white on the lower proper right side. On the proper left upper chest are the vertical letters [USA] in red with a white outline. On the back is a large number [7] at the center in red outlined in white. There is a white cloth tag sewn into the inside of the neckline with red and blue text that reads [100% Stretch Nylon / 38-40]. Below this text is a red and blue rectangle with white text that reads [BRODERICK USA]. The matching shorts are bright blue with white piping around the leg openings. They have an elastic waist.

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