VTG 1950s NOS Blue Short Sleeve Sweatshirt and similar items

True vintage 1950s men?s short sleeve sweatshirt in soft blue 100% cotton. Features a ribbed crew neck, short sleeves, and a wide 3.25" waistband for a snug athletic fit. Rare New Old Stock (NOS), never worn, in perfectly clean condition. Condition Excellent vintage condition, NOS (New Old Stock). Clean, unworn, no flaws. Provenance Note Short sleeve sweatshirts were popular midcentury athletic and workwear items, bridging the gap between tees and long-sleeve sweats. Produced by numerous athletic brands during the 1940s?50s, they were often sold in college bookstores and sporting goods shops. Surviving NOS examples are highly collectible today as Americana sportswear and workwear staples. Style Aesthetics ? Rockabilly / greaser core ? Midcentury athletic wear ? Heritage workwear nostalgia ? Collectible NOS vintage Styling Tips Pair with cuffed jeans and boots for 1950s greaser style. Layer over a collared shirt for a collegiate look. Display in a vintage sportswear collection. Measurements (laid flat) Chest (pit to pit): 18" (36" total) Waist (flat): 15.5" (31" total), ribbed stretch band 3.25" Shoulders: 15" Length (shoulder to hem): 25" Marked Size: Not marked (fits Mens Small) Approx. Modern Size Mens Small Fit Guide Best for approx. 5?6?5?9, 130?150 lbs. Fabric / Materials 100% cotton fleece, ribbed crew neck, short sleeves, wide ribbed waistband Sustainability Note Sustainably vintage ? 1950s cotton sportswear, not fast fashion. Costuming CTA Costuming a film, theater, or creative project? Contact Miss Kitty ? we have extensive vintage inventory not yet listed and can offer excellent bulk/volume discounts for productions. Thanks for Shopping at The Cats Pajamas! PLEASE ASK Miss Kitty any QUESTIONS BEFORE PURCHASING! Seriously, fire away! We love to chat and want to make sure you're doing a happy dance when your goodies arrive! RETURN POLICY: Our treasures are sold as final sale (no take-backsies!), but your satisfaction is our jam! We get it ? photos can only tell half the story, so don't be shy about those questions! CONDITION: All our finds are sold as-is, straight from a clean, smoke-free zone. Unless we've called out a specific "quirk," these beauties are flawless and ready to shine! SHIPPING: We're on it! Standard 2-day handling, or if you're in a hurry, zip, zap, zoom with 1-day express via UPS or FedEx! INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING: Hey globetrotters! Just a friendly heads-up: you're on the hook for any import taxes or customs fees. We play by the rules and give customs the full scoop, so no surprises there!