1904 Larson X-Braced Guitar Patent Tee — Field Olive

U.S. Patent No. 765,019 • Laminated X-Brace Fig. 4

1904 Larson X-Braced Guitar Patent Tee

$32.00Heavyweight Garment-Dyed • Field Olive • Size S
Edition MediumArchival Apparel Tee

Restored directly from Fig. 4 of Chicago luthier August Larson’s July 12, 1904 U.S. Patent No. 765,019 — one of the earliest American patents for a laminated, parabolic X-braced acoustic guitar soundboard. Preserves Larson’s original cross-hatched spruce top, diagonal tension braces (3, 4), transverse bars (1, 2, 5), and bridge plate (6) with period serif typography.

Historical Reference:August Larson, "Musical Instrument (Laminated X-Braced Guitar Top)" — U.S. Patent No. 765,019 (July 12, 1904)
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1. Shirt WeightHeavyweight (6.1 oz)
2. Garment ColorField Olive
3. SizeS – 2XL (2XL +$2.00)
Heavyweight Garment-Dyed MeasurementsPre-Shrunk US Cotton

Relaxed boxy fit. 100% ring-spun US cotton (6.1 oz) with a topstitched classic-width rib collar and twill-taped neck and shoulders. Garment-dyed for virtually zero shrinkage.

SizeChest WidthBody Length
S 18.25"26.6"
M 20.25"28"
L 22"29.4"
XL 24"30.75"
2XL (+$2.00)26"31.6"
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