1875 Centennial, Philadelphia (Centennials)

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:
April 1875: “[The Centennial] uniform will be similar to that of the Troy Club of 1872, chocolate and white being the distinguishing colors.” From the Chicago Tribune, April 11, 1875. Research from Ed Morton.

April 21, 1875, Centennial, Philadelphia, v. Philadelphia, at Centennial Park, Philadelphia: “The uniforms of the two nines were criticized, the general opinion being passed that the Centennials’ was in all respects neat and tasteful. It consists of white cap, shirt and breeches, belt, stockings of chocolate hue, and the letter ‘C’ on the breast of the shirt.” From the Philadelphia Times, April 22, 1875. Research from Ed Morton.

April 21, 1875, Centennial, Philadelphia, v. Philadelphia, at Centennial Park, Philadelphia: “Both teams appeared in new and neat uniforms; […] the Centennials were attired in white flannel shirts and pants, and chocolate colored stockings.” From the New York Clipper, May 1, 1875.

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