VTG 1943 WWII Era Washington High School Gym Towel McArthur Sons Americana For Sale

Authentic Vintage 1943 Washington High School "Super-Gym" Towel by McArthur & SonsUp for sale is a genuinely rare piece of mid-century Wisconsin scholastic sports history: a 1943 Washington High School athletic gym towel. Manufactured by the iconic Geo. McArthur & Sons company out of Baraboo, Wisconsin, this towel features their legendary, highly durable "Super-Gym" ribbed weave design. The bottom edge is woven with bold, deep purple block letters reading "WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL 43," representing the historic Milwaukee school colors.🌟 HISTORICAL HIGHLIGHTS & SUMMARY

• WWII Homefront Survivor: Authentic 1943 civilian athletic textile produced during peak War Production Board cotton and material rationing.
• Premium Local Provenance: Custom-woven by the historic Geo. McArthur & Sons mill in Baraboo, Wisconsin, featuring their legendary heavy-duty "Super-Gym" ribbed weave.
• Elite Star-Studded Alumni: Milwaukee Washington High School is the alma mater of Hollywood legend Gene Wilder (Willy Wonka), MLB Commissioner Bud Selig, Billionaire/Senator Herb Kohl, and NBA Star Latrell Sprewell.
• Class of 1943 Connection: This towel shares a graduation year with Abner Mikva, who went from Washington High's Class of '43 to become a top White House Counsel and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient.
• Investment-Grade Condition: Over 80 years old, featuring the original woven green manufacturer tag, strong structural integrity, and beautiful authentic vintage character.

Item Condition & Details:Measurements: 40 inches by 19 inches.

• Condition: Excellent, structurally sound vintage condition for an item that is over 80 years old. The cotton terry ribbing remains thick and robust. Shows minor, authentic age-related surface coloration/mild staining consistent with genuine athletic use from the 1940s (please see flat-lay photos for exact visual character).
• Historical Significance: Features the original woven green-and-white cloth manufacturer label sewn securely into the corner hem.
• Perfect For: Vintage textile collectors, Wisconsin historical enthusiasts, Milwaukee memorabilia collectors, or retro sports room displays.

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