Thoughts on this chest protector!!

[Rob L]

Just picked up this very primitive chest protector. Any thoughts to age on this one?

Rob L

[mjkm90]

Rob, that is an extremely early primitive chest protector. Impossible to date, but definately 1800s. You have made quite a find. In my oppinion, that is Smithsonian material.

Mike H

[vintagesportscollector]

Rob- This one is anyone's guess. I was watching that auction on ebay. It has that great 19th century look to it, but hard to tell since its homemade. I love the leather belt that is attached to fasten protector around the waste,and the overall straps tied around the neck. If I recall the protector is on the small side, so my guess would be that some dad made this for his son around the TOC. Nice pick up.

[suave1477]

hey guys i can date it - it's "OLD" lol lol

[cohibasmoker]

What did the LOA say?

[slidekellyslide]

I have an old composite team photo from 1910 that shows a chest protector that is somewhat similar to yours....I could not get the best photo of it because it's framed, but thought you might like to look at it.

[Rob L]

This thing finally arrived!! I hate when things are sent parcel post Anyways, it looks like it is filled with horsehair. It is pretty darn heavy. The size would actually be allright for a large kid or small adult. The only thing it doesn't cover is the area that probably matters most (looks like they figured out by 1910 as shown in Dan's picture) .

[Rob L]

Hey everybody. This is up for sale on eBay. I will accept offers if the reserve is not met.

Take care,

Rob

[slidekellyslide]

Rob, you must have really been bitten by the T206 bug huh?