Description:
Item: Single-sided printed cotton T-shirt in bright turquoise, produced for the “Key to the City” 10K National Capital Championship. Playful late-1980s graphic design with key motif typography and multiple sponsor marks including D.C. Lottery and Fleet Feet. Classic Screen Stars blank with a soft handle and relaxed drape developed through wear and washing.
Era: 1980s
Brand: Screen Stars
Condition: Good vintage condition with light, even wear throughout. Fabric has softened naturally with age, with minor marks consistent with use. No holes, repairs, or structural issues. Honest wear that adds depth and character rather than detracting from it.
Provenance Note: Event T-shirts like this were produced for a single day, worn hard, and rarely kept, which is why surviving examples feel so immediate and specific. This piece captures a fixed moment in late-1980s civic and sporting culture, complete with local sponsors and period graphics. Its appeal lies in that specificity, a fleeting event preserved in cotton, carrying the quiet authenticity that only genuine use can create.
Measurements:
Size on garment: M
Our modern sizing estimate: XS
Shoulder to shoulder: 16"
Pit to pit: 18"
Inner sleeve to cuff: S/S
Under collar to lower back: 27"
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.
