Object: Man's sweater
Date: c. 1920
Medium: Wool
Country: USA
Credit Line: Museum purchase
Object number: P89.57.36
DescriptionMan's dark red wool knit sweater with white letters BU knit on center front; pullover; open round neck; long sleeve; ribknit cuff and hem
Label Text:Early football uniforms did not include large pads or helmets, but they were made out of durable materials like wool or canvas to withstand the high-contact nature of the game. Here, the pants provide some padding, but not the top. Colors help distinguish teams—historically, team hues might flood a top, as here, or simply appear in bands around the upper arm, which remains a signature element of football jerseys.
Exhibitions:
- Uniformity
- Ivy Style