Event T Shirt Appraisal

RAGBRAI '98 Vintage T-Shirt

This is a vintage, short-sleeved, crew-neck t-shirt, likely made of cotton or a cotton blend, given its visible texture and drape. The shirt is uniformly white in color, appearing slightly off-white due to age or wear. It exhibits a typical t-shirt construction with a ribbed collar, hemmed sleeves, and a bottom hem. The material shows some creasing and wrinkles, indicating it has been worn and washed, but no major tears or holes are immediately visible. There may be minor discoloration or faint stains, particularly on the lower front section, although these are not clearly defined in the image. The most prominent feature is the graphic on the front, positioned roughly in the center-left chest area. The graphic depicts elements resembling a postage stamp motif. On the left side of the graphic is a circular 'postmark' design with text that appears to read 'RAGBRAI XVII' and 'Aug. 2-8 1998 Iowa'. Adjacent to this, on the right, is a colorful rectangular design resembling a postcard or stamp. This rectangular design features a stylized illustration of a landscape, possibly with rolling hills and trees, and what appears to be a bicycle or cyclist. The number '32' is visible in the upper right corner of this section, and the word 'RAGBRAI' is prominently displayed in bold, multi-colored letters across the lower part of the rectangle. The color palette of the graphic includes greens, blues, purples, oranges, yellows, and white, suggesting a vibrant design. The overall condition suggests a well-cared-for but used vintage item from the late 1990s, specifically 1998, commemorating the RAGBRAI (Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa) event. The presence of the manufacturer's tag is apparent at the neckline, though the branding details are not legible.