1860 Potomac, Washington DC

This rendering is based on written documentation for uniform style and color. No visual documentation is known and an artist’s conceptualization is used to create the rendering. 

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Visual documentation on this uniform:
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Written documentation on this uniform:
June 6, 1860, Potomac, Washington DC, v. Excelsior, Baltimore, at Washington, DC: “The Potomac players [appeared] in full gray flannel suits. Game took place on Wednesday last.” From the Baltimore Daily Exchange, June 8, 1860. Research from Brian McKenna.

September 11, 1860, Potomac, Washington DC, v. National, Washington DC, at Washington, Potomac Grounds, “situated south of the President’s House”: “The Nationals were dressed in deep blue pants and jackets and red belts, with jockey caps and chamois leather gaiters well clogged at the heel and ball; while the uniform of the Potomac consisted of a light gray dress of similar fashion in all respects.” From the Washington (DC) Evening Star, September 12, 1860. Research from Ed Morton.

Team genealogy:
 Potomac, Washington DC, 1859-?
Potomac was formed in Washington, DC, in the summer of 1859. Info from wikipedia.