{"product_id":"50-s-cotton-chainstitch-bowling-shirt-l-xl","title":"50’s Custom Standard of Texas Oil Chainstitch Pima Cotton Bowling Shirt (Unisex M)","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1950’s Custom Chainstitch Standard of Texas Oil Pima Cotton Bowling Shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGarment Workers of America Union Made in the USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFits Unisex Size: Medium - Large more fitted -  or Small slightly oversized \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor: Off-White Cream\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: 100% Pima Cotton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBust: 23” flat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength: 27”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShoulders: 18.5”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSleeve: 9”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoop Camp Collar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eButton-Down\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle Stitch Short Sleeves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e”Russ” Chain-stitched on front left chest w\/ small Bowling Patch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual Patch Chest V-Cut Pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRibbed Knit Back Shoulder Vents w\/ flaps \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChainstich Back: ”Standard of Texas” “Lenny” \u0026amp; Large Texas Oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall Button Detailing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelaxed Fit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood vintage condition w\/ sone signs of age. Slight yellowing of fabric in some spots, 2 small faint black stains on center placket. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMORE INFO:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe bowling shirt has a rich history, dating back to the '50s and '60s, when bowling blew up as a popular pastime in America. During this time, bowling alleys went from the place to bowl to the place to socialise and hang out, and the bowling shirt became a “youth-quake” staple. This led to the bowling shirt becoming popular away from the lanes and transitioning into a style icon worn by the likes of Elvis Presley and James Dean- solidifying their place in the the fashion trends of the times.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe design of the bowling shirt usually featured bold, colorful chainstitch embroidery featuring graphics of the wearers’ bowling team or the name of the alley they were bought from. Back then, this chain-stitch artwork would’ve been done by hand and taken many hours by skilled workers to achieve. They often featured two-tone block colours and a boxy, short-sleeved fit.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDespite its origins dating back over 70 years, the bowling shirt has remained an enduring fashion item across the globe, with top brands featuring the iconic style in their collections in recent years.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MCA VINTAGE REVIVAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50611111100716,"sku":null,"price":145.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/7759\/9532\/files\/A0CB5193-930F-4EF2-979F-00531502941C.jpg?v=1739830675","url":"https:\/\/mcavintagerevival.com\/products\/50-s-cotton-chainstitch-bowling-shirt-l-xl","provider":"MCA VINTAGE REVIVAL","version":"1.0","type":"link"}