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Men’s King Louie Ten Strike Royal Blue Bowling Shirt – Medium, 1950s
About the Item
When American suburbanites embraced bowling in the 1950s, there was no more coveted label in bowling shirts than King Louie. Bright and vibrant, this “striking” blue example has been left without branding…and begs for a breast patch or league logo.
Royal blue short sleeved button front shirt with point collar and two buttoning breast pockets; horizontal rear yoke and Eisenhower pleats at shoulders. 5 blue button front closure with hidden button and loop at throat; unlined.
fabric: rayon
noteworthy: gently machine or hand wash in cool water; hang dry
alterations: none
condition: good with three small areas of fraying at left and right waist (likely where shirt was abraded by tucking in) and gentle frays at collar points (see photos)
measurements:
collar: 3” at widest
neckline opening: 4” (with throat button undone)
shoulders: 15 ½”
sleeve: 9” from shoulder, 5” from underarm
sleeve circumference: 17” at upper arm, 14” at mid-bicep
chest: 46”
waist: 44”
length: 25” from shoulder, 27 ½” from rear neck, 16 ½” from underarm
label: Ten Strike by King Louie
size: vintage size medium; comparable to modern size medium
- Dimensions:Length: 27.5 in (69.85 cm)Marked Size: vintage medium; true to size (US)Bust: 46 in (116.84 cm)Waist: 44 in (111.76 cm)Shoulder to Hem: 25 in (63.5 cm)
- Style:Bowling (In the Style Of)
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Three small areas of fraying at left and right waist (likely where shirt was abraded by tucking in) and gentle frays at collar points (see photos).
- Seller Location:Tucson, AZ
- Reference Number:
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