Trading Company T-shirt

Editors Notes

Soft, faded blue cotton knit; large front oval "Trading Company Chicago Est. 1833 Authentic American Outfitters" graphic with sailboat illustration; ribbed crew neck; single-needle collar with double-needle hem and sleeves; classic 1990s/early 2000s souvenir tee construction; PTM label at neck, size XL, preshrunk 100% cotton.

Souvenir and city-branded T-shirts like this Chicago Trading Company tee became hugely popular from the 1980s onward as casual mementos of travel and local pride. PTM and similar labels specialized in durable, preshrunk cotton basics with bold screen prints that could stand up to repeated wear. The classic crew neck and single large front graphic echo the era’s straightforward Americana style, designed to pair easily with jeans or shorts. Today, vintage city tees are prized for their soft, lived-in feel and the nostalgic graphics that reference a specific place and time. Pieces like this are often styled oversized with contemporary streetwear, giving old-school tourist gear a fresh, modern edge.

Size & Fit

XL

Measurements

Width (Pit To Pit) 23.5 "

Length (Collar To Hem) 28 "

All measurements are in inches.

Condition

Used - Good