Item: Early Fruit of the Loom cotton T-shirt, produced in the 1960s, later overprinted in 1984 for Prep Bowl III featuring the Silver Lake Lakeites. White short-sleeve tee with single-sided graphic.
Era: The garment itself dates to the 1960s, identifiable by the early Fruit of the Loom label and fabric construction. The event print is clearly dated 1984, indicating the use of old stock blanks rather than contemporary production.
Brand: Fruit of the Loom. This is an early blank from the brand’s mid-century production, predating the widespread mass-market tee boom of the late 70s and 80s.
Condition: Good vintage condition. The fabric shows natural ageing, softness, and light wear consistent with a much older blank. Any minor marks, mainly around the hem, or wear are honest signs of age and reinforce the authenticity of the piece rather than detract from it.
Provenance Note:
This is a genuine example of old-stock reuse, where significantly earlier blank garments were held, redistributed, or locally sourced and later printed for a specific event. The combination of a 1960s Fruit of the Loom blank with a clearly dated 1984 sports print makes this an unusual crossover piece, appealing both to early T-shirt collectors and those interested in American school and athletic ephemera.
Measurements:
Size on garment: XL
Our modern sizing estimate: XS/S
Shoulder to shoulder: 18"
Pit to pit: 18"
Inner sleeve to cuff: S/S
Under collar to lower back: 30"
Condition Notes:
Please be aware. All our true vintage items come with a story, and we cannot guarantee any item will be totally free of marks / damage but anything we think of note will be mentioned. Furthermore, a lot of vintage items gain character because of wear and tear. Buying a true vintage item is not the same as buying new and is not to be confused with second-hand clothing.
We have also tried to accurately depict each garment using a photography setup with over 90% true to life accuracy.
We do not take photos of inside the garment.
Sizing Notes:
Please take the time to measure up yourself and match to the measurements noted, the way you want the item to fit. We are only a micro business and unable to cover the costs of returns.
Buying true vintage clothing:
When buying true vintage clothing, you are buying a piece of clothing as an investment. We believe most of our true vintage items will hold or increase in value in years to come. We hope you will cherish your purchase.
Returns:
We are a micro business and sadly cannot cover the cost of returns.
We accept refunds within 14 days of the item arriving with you if you are in the UK and 30 days for Europe and International.
This means the returns must be back with us within those 14 days in the UK and within 30 days for Europe and International items.
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