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Rare original bicentennial-era Hilton bowling/team shirt made for Elmwood Sunoco at Elmwood Avenue and West Delavan Avenue in Buffalo, New York. This was likely a station-sponsored bowling-league shirt rather than a standard attendant uniform.Deep navy-blue permanent-press fabric with dramatic red-and-white knit stripe panels. The back features gold chain-stitched “Leon,” “Elmwood,” and “Elmwood & W. Delavan” lettering surrounding a large embroidered/appliquéd SUNOCO diamond-and-arrow logo. A patriotic “’76” American-flag patch appears on the left sleeve.Additional details include a convertible collar, single chest pocket, pearlized buttons, short sleeves, and a Made in USA Hilton label.Tagged size: 15-15 1/2 (M)
Approximate modern fit: Men’s Medium; please rely on measurements.Approximate flat measurements:
• Pit to pit: ~20”
• Shoulder to shoulder: 16”
• Sleeve: 10”
• Length: 25.5”Condition:
Good vintage condition with visible age and use. There are several small light-colored marks/scuffs on the front, light general surface wear, and some edge wear/fraying around the bicentennial sleeve patch. Embroidery remains bright and visually striking, and all buttons are present. Please examine all photographs, including the close-up condition and measurement photos before purchasing.A particularly strong piece of original 1970s petroliana, Buffalo history, bicentennial Americana, and vintage bowling-shirt design.
