{"product_id":"everton-1881-82-club-colours-series","title":"Everton 1881\/82 - Club Colours Series","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEverton F.C. — 1881\/82\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClub Colours Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis print captures Everton at a formative moment in their history, when identity was expressed not through crests or commercial branding, but through colour, cut, and collective purpose.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the 1881\/82 season, \u003cb\u003eEverton F.C.\u003c\/b\u003e were still emerging as a serious force in the developing game. Based at Stanley Park and operating outside the newly codified league system, the club was nonetheless already distinctive. The dark shirt with its bold red diagonal sash marked Everton out instantly on the field, a striking and unusual design in an era when football kits were still heavily influenced by rugby and athletic wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis image is not about a named star, but about \u003ci\u003ethe club itself\u003c\/i\u003e. The player’s controlled posture, heavy leather ball, lace-up boots and plain stockings reflect the realities of early association football: grounded, physical, and disciplined. The industrial backdrop places Everton firmly within the working landscape of north Liverpool, subtly reinforcing the social roots from which the club grew.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced as part of the \u003cb\u003eClub Colours Series\u003c\/b\u003e, this artwork focuses on historical accuracy and restraint. Every element has been carefully researched and rendered to reflect the period faithfully, celebrating Everton’s visual identity at a time when the club was still becoming what it would one day be.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA study in heritage rather than nostalgia, this print preserves the colours that defined Everton before leagues, silverware, and stadiums — when football was still finding its shape, and Everton were already finding theirs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eProduct details:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will only pay shipping\/postage for 1 item, no matter how many items you purchase.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscounts are given for multiple purchases.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSize: A3, A4, A5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSingle Sided\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePaper: 400gsm premium art stock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePrint quality: Museum-grade, high-resolution\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFinish: Unframed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWatermark shown in images does NOT appear on the final print\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarefully packaged for safe delivery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA striking piece of football history — ideal for collectors, historians, and lovers of our national game.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAny issues please contact me at \u003ca href=\"mailto:paul@worldvintagecolours.com\"\u003epaul@worldvintagecolours.com\u003c\/a\u003e by clicking the hyperlink and I will get back to you ASAP.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"World Vintage Colours","offers":[{"title":"A3","offer_id":47292504604864,"sku":"Everton 1881\/82 - Club Colours Series A3","price":13.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A4","offer_id":47292504637632,"sku":"Everton 1881\/82 - Club Colours Series A4","price":7.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A5","offer_id":47292504670400,"sku":"Everton 1881\/82 - Club Colours Series A5","price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/8242\/7840\/files\/A3-Everton188182.jpg?v=1770066423","url":"https:\/\/www.worldvintagecolours.com\/products\/everton-1881-82-club-colours-series","provider":"World Vintage Colours","version":"1.0","type":"link"}