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Mistress of the Dark
October 31, 2010 by Jimmy J · Leave a Comment
Defunkd’s exclusive collection of vintage t-shirts for sale at reasonably exorbitant prices.
Item #8: Elvira
Year: Early 1980s
Circulation: Scarce. Don’t believe us? Check eBay.
In the spirit of Halloween we offer the first lady of horror immortalized on a vintage tee. During my teenage years I tuned in to Elvira all the time and I admit I was scared stiff. Hey, the double entendre was Elvira’s shtick, so no comments from the peanut gallery.
Brand: Screen Stars Blue
Measurements: 19″ (pit-to-pit) 26.5″ (rear collar-bottom seam)
Condition: This item is in excellent vintage condition.
Variables: One extremely small and faint mark lower side.
Price: $100.00 (includes expedited shipping w/tracking and insurance in U.S. and Canada)
Exodus
October 30, 2010 by Jimmy J · 2 Comments
Defunkd’s exclusive collection of vintage t-shirts for sale at reasonably exorbitant prices.
Item #7: Bob Marley and the Wailers Island Records Promo
Album: Exodus
Year: 1977
Circulation: In this condition?! Next to nil. Don’t believe us? Check eBay.
Wow, this is the rarest shirt we’ve ever had our hands on. It’s an Island records promo for the legendary 1977 release of what Time Magazine called, “The greatest album of the century.” To up the ante, this is not a typical t-shirt – it’s a unique canvas poncho style piece with a wide neck and longer arms. It’s meant to be loose fitting but in the event you’re crazy enough to wear this instead of framing it, note that if the measurements below typically suit you, this will not. The fabric has no give so it’s best to consider this a size small.
Brand: None
Measurements: 20″ (pit-to-pit) 27″ (rear collar-bottom seam)
Condition: This item is in near mint vintage condition.
Variables: Extremely faint marks from storage.
Price: $5000.00 (includes expedited shipping w/tracking and insurance)
The Beast in Camo
October 29, 2010 by Jimmy J · Leave a Comment
A feeble attempt to document the endless array of brilliant vintage Iron Maiden t-shirts.
Shirt #39: Beast on the Road Camouflage
Back Text: The cutting edge of heavy metal.
Album: Number of the Beast
Tour: 1982-83
Availability: Explore Vintage Maiden Tees on eBay
Approximate value: $150-250
- View the previous vintage Maiden California t-shirt.
- View the entire Maiden vintage t-shirt collection.
Mayo Spruce
October 28, 2010 by Jimmy J · Leave a Comment
Brand #14: Mayo Spruce
Circulation: Fairly Common
Era: 1950-80s
Information: Trademarked by the Washington Mills Company in the mid 1950s as a men’s and boy’s undergarment label. The brand flourished as the t-shirt became standard outerwear and blanks for printing were in heavy demand. The trademark expired in 1996 until 2009 when Country Trading Co. Ltd. out of Japan filed for the trademark, likely to make use of their familiar vintage branding. The registration was opposed in 2010 and there appears to be an intellectual property dispute underway.
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- View the previous Sneakers brand.
Hogs from Heaven
October 26, 2010 by Jimmy J · Leave a Comment
An ongoing project to document all of the exquisite vintage Harley Davidson t-shirts
Item #36: Harley 8th Day
Availability: Explore Vintage Harley Tees on eBay
Decade: 1980s
Brand: Velva Sheen
Dealer Customization: Matthews, Des Moines, Iowa
Harley Fact: Harley is commonly referred to as god’s motorcycle.
Image Courtesy of: vintagepimps
Approximate value: $75-125
- View the previous vintage Harley Jack Daniel’s jersey.
- View the vintage Harley Davidson tee gallery.