A Hoosier Nat'l Guard Shirt.

Is it really?

Don't know.

First saw it at a vintage clothing show in Indianapolis. A year ago. Liked it immediately. Asked a few questions about it.

I'd met this dealer before. Always had a dog with him. A patient, beautiful animal. A rescued greyhound I think.

He took a long millisecond to choose his answer: complete fabrication, half-lie, enhanced truth.

Finally: "Hoosier National Guard Shirt. Getting hard to find, you know. European collections with money will pay anything for one like this."

He wanted $150. I paid $35. But it took time.

Genuine Hoosier National Guard Shirt Replica. Circa 1912. (No. 2505). Sort of a military look. No telling what it was really for. Interesting bib, front and back. Probably to wick away sweat. Or just for warmth. Combed cotton, jersey-weight. Ribbed knit cuffs and crew neck. Fit: relaxed. In it, you will feel very relaxed. Some people will say too relaxed. Soon you will know who your real friends are.

Color: That heathery oatmeal color that things like this always are.

Men's sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL. Imported. (Unisex. Very Sexy.)