Description:Scarce baseball catcher's chest protector c. 1890-1910. Very early catcher's chest protector having striped olive color canvas exterior with reeded interior protection. Retains its two original straps with cast iron clasps. Evident use throughout while retaining original unrestored patina. True scarcity with the offered example being one of the earliest chest protector's of quality that we have encountered: VG-EX