WIMBLEDON HORNETS 1871 RUGBY SHIRT
£120.00
Description
The vintage Wimbledon Hornets 1871 rugby shirt is made with a heavyweight slub cotton which gives the shirt a hard wearing yet soft and comfortable retro style finish. This vintage ‘old school’ shirt combines heritage colour dyes with a distressed wash to produce a nicely worn-in look and feel. The letter ‘K’ is sewn on to a square patch on the back of the shirt in recognition that letters, as well as numbers, were used in the past. This classic Wimbledon Hornets 1871 rugby shirt is inspired by the founding members of the RFU.
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FOUNDER MEMBER OF THE RUGBY FOOTBALL UNION
Wimbledon Hornets were founded in 1868 with over 90 members fielding three XXs.
They played on Wimbledon Common, 20 minutes walk from Wimbledon station.
The club members changed at the ‘Rose and Crown’ pub, Wimbledon.
Wimbledon Hornets ceased to exist in 1874.
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FEATURES
Heavy duty slub cotton to give it a pre-worn feel
100% cotton
380gsm
Embroidered Wimbledon Hornets logo
Embroidered 1871 detailing on the back of the neck
Letter ‘K’ patch sewn on the back of the shirt
Reinforced hems
Two rubber button placket
Machine washable
Made in Portugal
DETAILS
WIMBLEDON HORNETS F.C.
Founding member of the Rugby Football Union.
Founded in 1868 with over 90 members fielding three XX.
Played on Wimbledon Common and used the ‘Rose and Crown’ as their headquarters.
Wimbledon Hornets ceased to exist in 1874.
DELIVERY
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Nick –
I love this shirt and wear it all the time. Highest quality, feels great, looks great. Much better than anything else out there. Ordering another bespoke shirt.
Nick –
Bought 4 espresso cups. They are proper and I genuinely prefer drinking out of them… Perfect after lunch before switching on the rugby!
Richard S (verified owner) –
Excellent quality of rugby shirt – the best on the market for ‘old school’ feel, and great durability. Highly recommend these shirts (this is my second of the Founding 13 collection), and the service from the team at Black & Blue. Many thanks again…