Early 1900's College Baseball Uniform (?)

Archive · #1 03-01-2009, 11:59 AM

Posted By: Ray

Hey All,

When in doubt, I need to go to the experts here. I picked up what I was told is an early 1900's College Baseball Uniform and was wondering if folks can confirm or maybe even provide more information. On the inside of the top - manufacturer black label with gold stitching that states "Horace Partridge Co. Boston. Cleveland and Charlotte". The inside of the pants looks like a stamp that says "Janforized" with 6 buttons on the inside along the belt line. What do you all think? I paid about $100 for them.

Thanks in advance !

Ray

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Archive · #2 03-01-2009, 12:19 PM

Posted By: Matt Hart

Hi Ray,
I'm going to say that it is not a baseball uniform. It reminds me of an outfit that a marching band would wear. I'm sure others will chime in .
Matt

Archive · #3 03-01-2009, 02:14 PM

Posted By: howard

Ray, the label in the pants probably reads "sanforized". It was a pre-shrinking process and it would probably date the pants to no earlier than 1930.

Howard

p.s. - I think there is a very good possibility that the jacket and pants are not a set. The stripes on the pants are a different shade of red from the ones on the jacket which is odd if they are supposed to match.

Archive · #4 03-01-2009, 03:30 PM

Posted By: Ray

I would not be surprised if the pants were something different. I took a gamble thinking the top was made by Horace Partridge and they manufactured early uniforms. I take too many gambles - some good some not so good - and this may just be one of the not so good ones !

Archive · #5 03-01-2009, 04:55 PM

Posted By: Phil

Definately not baseball. Long sleeves and pockets on the front would lead me to believe that this would be a band or color guard uniform. I also don't think the pair are matching.

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