Washington football jersey worn by Bobby Mitchell

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This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

A maroon Washington Redskins football jersey game worn by Bobby Mitchell. The V-neck short sleeve jersey is constructed of synthetic knit fabric and has an ivory number 49 applique machine sewn with overlock stitching on the chest, back, and shoulders. A one and a quarter inch self-fabric band is sewn around the neckline. A yoke is sewn on both sides of the jersey. The yoke on the front ends above the bottom of the V neckline. The sleeves have rolled raw edges. The hem on the front of the shirt is cut and uneven. A narrow eight-inch-wide self-fabric panel is sewn to the center front interior of the jersey along the hem with overlock machine stitching. This short panel and the hem of the shirt both have rolled raw edges, ending at the same point. The jersey's original double fold hem is seen along the side seams.

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