Images(3)

Uniform, Sports

Object number2018.3.1 a,b

Manufacturer Nike, Inc.

Date2014-2015

OriginHonduras

MediumPolyester; Fabric; Vinyl

Credit LineGift of Tim Keefer

DescriptionMen's basketball uniform comprised of black polyester jersey and shorts. Sleeveless jersey with V-neck and yellow details on shoulders and front of neckline. Black knee-length athletic shorts with elastic waistband with purple fabric panel on front center, yellow trim around bottom of each leg, and four yellow stripes on the side of each leg. DimensionsHeight x Width (a): 31.75 x 21.5 in. (80.6 x 54.6 cm)
Height x Width (Width at waist): 24 x 14 in. (61 x 35.6 cm)
Inscriptions(a)
Front of jersey has applied purple and yellow text "CARLOW".

Front and back have applied yellow number "20".

(b)
Proper left leg has applied yellow text "CARLOW".

Waistband has handwritten black ink symbols, possibly number "44".
Marks(a)
Front of proper right shoulder has white embroidered Nike swoosh.

Front of jersey has label applied in bottom proper left corner with text including "[Nike swoosh] / TEAM / L / ENGINEERED TO THE / EXACT SPECIFICATIONS OF / CHAMPIONSHIP ATHLETES / NAME/#".

Inside jersey's proper left seam are two white maker tags:
Top tag has black text on front including "... / MADE IN HONDURAS / OF U.S.A. FABRIC / ...100% POLYESTER / ... / [care instructions]"; back of tag has additional black text;
Bottom tag has black text on front including "IM# 368545 / ... / [Nike swoosh]".

(b)
Proper left side of proper left leg has white embroidered Nike swoosh.

Below waistband are two white maker tags:
Top tag has black printed text including "MADE IN HONDURAS / OF U.S.A. FABRIC / ... / 100% POLYESTER / ... / [care instructions]"; reverse has additional black text;
Bottom tag has black printed text "IM# 368545 / ... / [Nike swoosh]".

Below waistband to the viewer's left of the maker tags is printed gray text including "[Nike swoosh] / MADE IN HONDURAS / ... / nikebetterworld.com / M ..."
Historical NotesCarlow University basketball uniform from the 2014-2015 season Jersey of #20 Jehosha Wright who helped form the Carlow men’s basketball team. The Carlow University men’s basketball team, the Carlow Celts, had their debut season in the 2014-2015 academic year after existing as a club team. Three years later, they advanced into the playoffs for the first time. In 2015-2016, they obtained their first RSC (Rivers State Conference) win.

Related institution Carlow University

Related person Jehosha Wright

Related institution Carlow Celts

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