Man's University of Pennsylvania Sweater

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Man's University of Pennsylvania Sweater

1896

Artist/maker unknown, American Worn by I. Wistar Morris (American, 1875–1950)

When competitive sports burgeoned in the late nineteenth century, participants from competing academic institutions started to distinguish themselves by adopting different colors. The first known use of red and blue for the University of Pennsylvania was in the 1870s, but the association was firmly entrenched by the time I. Wistar Morris wore this sweater as a student in 1896. Sweaters were a newly popular garment, especially suitable for athletes since they allowed for movement and were believed to beneficially open the pores.

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Object Details

Titles:

Man's University of Pennsylvania Sweater

Date:

1896

Artists:

Artist/maker unknown, American Worn by I. Wistar Morris (American, 1875–1950)

Medium:

Blue and red wool knit, red wool felt appliqués

Dimensions:

Center Back Length: 25 inches (63.5 cm) Width: 40 inches (101.6 cm)

Classification:

Costume (including accessories)

Credit Line:

Gift of Mrs. Louise G. M. Roosevelt and I. Wistar Morris, Jr., 1951

Accession Number:

1951-82-12

Geography:

Made in United States, North and Central America

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