1970s | Russell Athletic | “Love a Nurse Today” Printed T-Shirt | Blue – XS

Description:

Item: Original Russell Athletic cotton T-shirt printed with the playful “Love a Nurse Today” slogan in bold, rounded 1970s lettering. Cut in a classic slim 70s silhouette with a shorter body and soft lightweight cotton that has aged beautifully. A great example of period novelty printing with strong graphic presence and genuine vintage feel.

Era: 1970s

Brand: Russell Athletic

Condition: Good vintage condition with honest wear consistent with age and use. The cotton has softened nicely and the colour has settled into a rich, slightly muted blue. Minor marks and gentle thinning add to the authenticity rather than detract. Fully wearable and structurally sound.

Provenance Note:
Slogan shirts like this were part of a time when humour and personality were worn openly, not curated. They were everyday pieces, bought to be used and enjoyed, not archived. The softened fabric and settled print come from real life rather than artificial ageing, giving the shirt a warmth and honesty that modern reproductions never quite manage. It carries the quiet charm of a garment that was genuinely part of someone’s daily world.   

Measurements:

Size on garment: M

Our modern sizing estimate: XS                                                                                                       

Shoulder to shoulder: 16"

Pit to pit: 17"

Inner sleeve to cuff: S/S

Under collar to lower back: 23"

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.

Please see our returns policy page for full information.