General Athletic Products was based in Greenville, Ohio, and made truly beautiful sportswear, much of it for local Ohio teams, in the early 20th century. Pieces by General are quite rare today, though if you can find one, they're quite special.
One of the things that really distinguishes early American sportswear, especially from the '20s, '30s and '40s, is the fabric and quality of construction. This General Athletic piece is from the '30s, handstitched and made of a gorgeous mesh cotton blend. Dyed a stunning deep red, it has stitched patch lettering on the front which reads "Sidney" and the number 16 at the hem, chainstitched by hand. A truly special piece of early athletic wear. Made in Greenville, Ohio, USA.
A few holes/tears and some loose stitching.
Flat Measurements:
Armpit to Armpit: 16.5"
Shoulder to Shoulder: 11.5”
Total Length: 25"
Head to our Sizing Guide to see if this will fit you.
*Please note, all of our items are vintage and used and will naturally have some wear. We think it all just adds to the piece’s charm. We’ll always do our best to properly document any obvious imperfections.
**Colors may vary slightly between photos on screen and actual piece.