just picked this up off of ebay, I'm sure many saw it, from a display standpoint it's a fantastic vintage Pirates flannel. There's been a numeral change to the "21", the gold around the numerals looks slightly more vibrant to my eye and the stitching is a bit cleaner than that around the "Pirates" lettering. The white stitching is definitely a lot whiter. Looks like the same sewing machine though. Felt on the current numerals is consistent with the "Pirates" lettering. Item was advertised as used from 1965-69 with a team numeral change, original number is proving difficult to discern. It was not advertised as a Clemente gamer.
Questions that I would appreciate help on: 1) is the MacGregor tag accurate? 2) is this kind of stitching easy or hard to replicate and do you see this pattern on modern sewing machines? 3) In the late 60s would a team have been interested in "making" a jersey just for someone's display?
I'm not suggesting Clemente wore this, in fact I would have to believe the numeral change did not happen in the late 60s as the seller claimed. But I'm no expert. I am happy with the quality of the item though and curious at what the story behind it might be. Seller had no additional info. Thanks!
Questions that I would appreciate help on: 1) is the MacGregor tag accurate? 2) is this kind of stitching easy or hard to replicate and do you see this pattern on modern sewing machines? 3) In the late 60s would a team have been interested in "making" a jersey just for someone's display?
I'm not suggesting Clemente wore this, in fact I would have to believe the numeral change did not happen in the late 60s as the seller claimed. But I'm no expert. I am happy with the quality of the item though and curious at what the story behind it might be. Seller had no additional info. Thanks!
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