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T-Shirt

Object number2011.134.1

Manufacturer Alternative Apparel

Artist Kate Butler

Retailer Rusty Waters Apparel

Date2011

OriginVietnam

Mediumcotton; paper; plastic

Credit LineGift of Kate Butler

DescriptionShort sleeved, yellow t-shirt. Printed in black on front: graphic image of Rosie the Riveter, with quote bubble above her head with Pittsburghese quote; images of ratchet screws, two smoke stacks, a few Pittsburgh buildings, and an eagle with wings spread behind female.Dimensions23.5 x 25 in. (59.7 x 63.5 cm)
InscriptionsPrinted in black on front inside quote bubble "Yinz Can Do It!" and at bottom of images is "R".
MarksLabels in collar, as well as paper tags attached with plastic wire:

Top fabric label: obverse, "alternative / Vintage soft"; reverse, "alternative / apparel.com / atlanta, GA / RB#98269 / Cop a feel."

Bottom fabric label: obverse, "100% Cotton / Made in Vietnam / [two ovals with "S" in bottom oval]"; reverse, "WASH BEFORE / WEARING / COLD WATER / TUMBLE DRY / MEDIUM / RN# 98269".

Paper tag: obverse, image of a rusted bracket, "RUSTY WATERS APPAREL / CLEVELAND PITTSBURGH YOUNGSTOWN"; reverse, website, and email address.
Historical Notes“Yinz Can Do It” t-shirt produced by local artist Kate Butler. The t-shirt depicts the popular Rosie the Riveter saying her famous quote with a Pittsburgh “yinzer” twist. Sold in local gift shops and collected to augment our t-shirt collection.

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