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Originally Posted by Fballguy
Thanks Mark and Greg...I had never seen this Harvard pennant before either. What was intriguing to me is the similarity of the players uniform to the uniforms worn in this 1890 team photo. Harvard's uniform seems to have changed by the time the 1900s roll around. Makes me wonder if this could be from the 19th century.
I'm sure there are people here more familiar with Harvard football history than I. Would love input if anyone has any theories on this pennant.
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The Harvard Player in the pennant is wearing what they called a Union Suit,
Circa 1890 - 1910. See links for a couple of examples...
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/406168460137653954/
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/387098530451774794/
A great pair of TOC era Pennants!