US Olympic track uniform worn by Marilyn White

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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.

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