Here is Mastro's Description of it, from their 2008 Auction...
Viewed predominantly in sepia-toned photographs taken more than a century ago, baseball's bib-style uniforms seldom come to life as does the offered garment! This deep-blue pullover jersey features long sleeves and, secured by ten vintage buttons, a bib on which "HVF Co" is sewn in cream-colored cloth characters. Within the 2-1/4"-wide collar (which, like the bib, is lined with cream-colored trim), a "D. KLEIN & BRO. - PHILADELPHIA" manufacturer's label has handwritten notations of the owner and team names. All original and unaltered, this gorgeous example is further highlighted by its vented tails and trim-and-button design near each sleeve ending.
That was their take on it, FWIW... they have sold other examples as Fireman Jerseys, if you check their archives.
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