T-Shirt
Object number2001.78.6
Manufacturer
Fruit of the Loom
Datec. 1991
OriginIreland
Mediumfabric (cotton) thread, thermosetting inks
Credit LineGift of Mary Jeanne Flaherty
DescriptionNovelty t-shirt commemorating the multi-national coalition of forces that fought in Operation Desert Storm in Kuwait; white stretch cotton shirt with crew neck, short sleeves, sewn hems at cuffs and tail; printed with a brightly covered graphic in hot-transfer inks, depicting a jet fighter aircraft over block letters with campaign name, flanked by various national flags: U.S., Great Britain, Saudi Arabia, Canada, etc.; banner at top has campaign information; yellow ribbons.Dimensions30.5 x 29 in. (77.5 x 73.7 cm)InscriptionsFront has printed text “Liberation of Kuwait / FREEDOM FIGHTERS / … / DESERT STORM”.
MarksManufacturer's tag at neck with Fruit of the Loom trade-mark, care instructions, etc.; inspector's tag inside.
Historical NotesDonor Mary Jeanne Flaherty served as an officer with the 171st Mission Support Flight (Active Guard Reserve, USAF) which supplied communication equipment for the 171st Air Refueling Group, stationed in Saudi Arabia during Operation Desert Storm in 1991; Ms. Flaherty apparently purchased this shirt as a souvenir of that conflict.
Related institution
United States Air Force
Previous owner
Mary Jeanne Flaherty
Related institution
171st Air Refueling Wing
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