Need a 19th century bib front baseball jersey - can someone direct me to one

[BigJJ]

Thank you. Should you learn of any additional pieces, please reach out. Thanks.

[perezfan]

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.

Great looking jersey! It is a beautiful piece, but I also have some questions as to if it is a fireman's jersey. Looked up "HVF Co Baseball" & "HV Fire Company" and Huntingdon Valley Fire Company #1 came up first on google search. Near Philadelphia. Don't know how Mastro reached their conclusion, or what provenance they have to back-up their claim it is a baseball jersey. Oh well, still a great jersey!

http://www.hvfire.org/history.html

[perezfan]

That could well be it then... especially with the Philadelphia connection. Still a nice exemplar of the period. Thanks for finding that info!

[vintagesportflips]

Beautiful jersey Mark. The description mentions a name and team hand written on the manufacturers label - can you make that out?

[perezfan]

Thanks Keith...

Here's the Tag. I can't make out the Name on the top line, but below that is "Brummer". Not sure what this refers to, but I suppose Mastro interpreted it to be the Team's name.

[thecatspajamas]

Originally Posted by perezfan

Thanks Keith...

Here's the Tag. I can't make out the Name on the top line, but below that is "Brummer". Not sure what this refers to, but I suppose Mastro interpreted it to be the Team's name.

Looks like "W Nyce" and "Brunner" to me. Still don't know what it refers to though.