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This vintage 1960\'s/70\'s, Publix Supermarket sponsorship, kid\'s/youth/boy\'s baseball uniform includes a shirt, two pairs of pants, and two pairs of stirrup style socks (unknown size). The set is original and was officially licensed by the Publix grocery store. The items are from the United States by Mason Athletic Wear. The number on the sleeve is #2.
Duringthe mid-to-late 20th century, Publix heavily sponsored local LittleLeagues and youth sports across Florida and the Southeast. Findingthese original Mason-manufactured pieces intact with the corporatebranding is exceptionally difficult. This is a must-have cross-overpiece for vintage baseball collectors and Florida/Publix advertisingmemorabilia enthusiasts alike.
Athletic wear by Mason was a popular, mid-20th-century, American apparel manufacturer—primarily active from the 1950s through the 1980s—known for producing durable team sports clothing, school athletic wear, and blank or custom jerseys.Key Characteristics of Vintage Mason Athletic Wear
- Era: Most surviving pieces date from the 1960s and 1970s, featuring the classic “Athletic Wear by MASON — Made in U.S.A.” neck tag.
- Fabrics: Famous for utilizing heavy-gauge slub textured knit, cotton-rayon blends, and mid-century durene (a glossy, mercerized cotton-blend fabric prized for durability and breathability in contact sports).
This retro baseball ensemble is perfect for collectors of vintage sports memorabilia or fans of the Publix grocery store looking to add a piece of baseball history to their collection.
Approximate Measurements Lying Flat:
TopTag Size SShoulder to shoulder: 12-3/4\"Chest: 15\"Sleeves from neckline to edge: 11-1/2\"Length from neckline to hem, center back: 22\"
Pants (Both pairs are the same). They have a 3 button fly, elasticized waist and cuffs, 5 belt loops and 1 back pocket w a button.Tag size SWaist: 11\"-12\"Inseam: 16-1/4\"Front Rise: 9-3/4\"Back Rise: 11-3/8\"
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