Restoration: Brewers 1973 knit - making new work match old
Restoring a single changed number on a jersey represents a special challenge. New fabrics and threads usually won't match the antique elements of their neighbors. Learn how I address this.
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Our starting point: The original "52" had been changed to "56", either for use in the minors or for Spring Training. This 1973 jersey is actually in better shape than many I've seen, having been originally issued to pitcher Bill Parsons. Generally, used pitchers' jerseys are in better shape than position players', given that they less often slide into bases on their bellies.