1878 Rochester (Rochesters)

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:
None

Written documentation on this uniform:
April 1878: “The Rochester Club’s uniforms for the season will be as follows: dark blue stockings and caps, white pants and close-fitting white shirts with the monogram of the club on the breast. The shirts are now being made in New York and it is expected that they will arrive in time to be worn in the opening game Monday [April 15, 1878].” From the Buffalo Commercial Advertiser, April 12, 1878. Research from Ed Morton.

April 1878: “The Rochester nine will wear white flannel pants and shirts, with dark blue stockings and caps.” From the Buffalo Express, April 13, 1878. Research from Ed Morton.

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