Sweatshirt
Object number2016.41.2
Manufacturer
Hanes
Artist
Anna D'Andrea
Datec. 2002
OriginMexico
MediumFabric; Cotton; Polyester; Paint
Credit LineGift of Joseph D'Andrea
DescriptionWhite sweatshirt with handpainted designs on front.DimensionsHeight x Width: 22.5 × 19.75 in. (57.2 × 50.2 cm) [Width at waist]InscriptionsOn the proper right shoulder area there is hand-painted text "1948... / Pittsburgh" and on the front proper left hip area is hand-painted text "Rocca / 1947..."
MarksTwo white fabric tags inside collar at back center: top tag has pink field with white text "Hanes / Her Way"; bottom tag has black printed text including "50% COTTON/50% POLYESTER", "MADE IN MEXICO", "X-LARGE", product information, and care instructions.
Historical NotesSweatshirt painted by Joseph D’Andrea’s daughter for D’Andrea’s mother on the occasion of her one hundredth birthday. The sweatshirt has imagery of her hometown in Italy and the Statue of Liberty in the United States with her date of immigration. Joseph D’Andrea was born in Roccamandolfi, a village in the Italian region of Molise, province of Isernia. Late in his career, he was bestowed the position of honorary Vice Consul of Italy in Pittsburgh and was honored by different organizations in Italy because of his role.
Previous owner
Candida D'Andrea
Related person
Joseph D'Andrea
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