This beautifully framed piece features an original piece of watercolor artwork glass-framed in an attractive two inch wide black resin frame with a double mat. The outer dimensions of the framed piece are approximately 17” wide x 24.5” high, although the exact size will vary according to the size of the original piece of art.

At the core of the framed piece is the actual piece of original artwork as painted by the artist on textured 100% rag, water-marked watercolor paper. In many cases the original artwork has handwritten notes in pencil from the artist (be sure to “See the actual artwork without the frame” elsewhere in this website). Simply put, this is beautiful, one-of-a-kind artwork.

The outer mat is a rich textured black acid-free mat with a decorative inset white v-groove, while the inner mat is a complimentary colored acid-free mat reflecting one of the team’s primary colors. The website image of this framed piece shows the mat color that we suggest (Red), but since each piece is custom framed, we are happy to use whatever color mat you wish (depending on availability) – our standard mat colors are:

Light Blue / Dark Blue / Brown / Maroon (close to brown) / White / Silver / Gold / Yellow (bright yellow) / Green (dark green) / Orange / Purple / Red (bright red, somewhat close to PMS 186)

Beneath the artwork is a silver plate with black text describing the original artwork. The text for this piece will read:

This original, one-of-a-kind watercolor painting of the 1952 San Francisco 49ers uniform is the original artwork that was used in the creation of this San Francisco 49ers uniform evolution print and tens of thousands of other San Francisco 49ers products that have been sold across North America. This original piece of art was painted by artist Nola McConnan for Maple Leaf Productions Ltd.

Beneath the silver plate is a 3” x 9” reproduction of a well known, best-selling print that celebrates the history of the team. The print beautifully illustrates the chronological evolution of the team’s uniform and shows you how the original art was used in the creation of this print. If you look closely, you will see that the print features the actual artwork being offered for sale. The 3” x 9” print looks like this:

The piece is framed with an extremely high quality framing glass. We have used this glass style for many years with excellent results. We package every piece very carefully in a double layer of bubble wrap and a rigid double-wall cardboard package to avoid breakage at any point during the shipping process, but if damage does occur, we will gladly repair, replace or refund. Please note that all of our products come with a 90 day 100% satisfaction guarantee.

Each framed piece also comes with a two page letter signed by Scott Sillcox describing the history behind the art. If there was an extra-special story about your piece of art, that story will be included in the letter. When you receive your framed piece, you should find the letter lightly attached to the front of the framed piece.

If you have any questions, at any time, about the actual artwork or about any of the artist’s handwritten notes on the artwork, I would love to tell you about them. Simply email me, Scott Sillcox, at [email protected] and I will tell you everything I can about your original piece of art. The artists and I spent well over ten years of our lives creating these pieces of original artwork, and in many cases there are stories I can tell you about your actual piece of artwork that might add an extra element of interest in your one-of-a-kind purchase.

Please note that all reproduction rights for this original work are retained in perpetuity by the National Football League unless specifically stated otherwise in writing by the NFL. For further information, please contact Heritage Sports Art at [email protected] .

History

The 49ers are now part of the 12 team NFL, playing in the National Conference. They finished a respectable 7-5, ahead of the Packers and the Bears.This is the style of jersey that was worn by 49er rookie, and soon-to-be legend Hugh McElhenny drafted from the University of Washington. The first time halfback McElhenny touched the ball, he scampered 42 yards for a touchdown! The King (as he was nicknamed by QB Frankie Albert) quickly became known for his shiftiness & elusiveness together with Joe Perry, these two would form the 49ers million-dollar backfield.Note that by 1952 the 49ers had added three white stripes to the jersey, a staple for years to come. Note also the helmet and the lack of a face mask it was the players choice whether or not to wear a face protector, and most opted not to wear one until the mid to late 50's.

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Here is how I summarize the pant colour history of the San Francisco 49ers:
1946 - White
1947 - Gold
1948-1952 - Silver
1953-54 - White
1955-56 Silver some games, white others
1957-58 Gold
1959-1963 - Silver
1964-Present - Gold with modest exceptions when the team wore throwback uniforms or colour rush uniforms.