T-Shirt
Object number2017.145.1
Manufacturer
Hanes
OriginUnited States of America
OriginJamaica
MediumCotton; Ink
Credit LineGift of Deb Polk
DescriptionWhite short-sleeve t-shirt. Crew neck. Hemmed around cuffs and bottom of shirt. Purple printed organization name on proper left chest. Reverse at top center has purple printed message.DimensionsHeight x Width (Width is between shoulder seams): 27 × 19.75 in. (68.6 × 50.2 cm)InscriptionsPurple and white printed text on proper left chest "GLENDA / GAY AND LESBIAN NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION".
Reverse at top center has purple and white printed text "OUT / LENDING A HAND".
MarksTwo white fabric maker tags inside collar at back center:
front of top tag has red, white, and blue text "H Hanes / BEEFY-[t-shirt graphic] / ADULT L (42-44)";
front of bottom tag has black printed text including "100% PRESHRUNK COTTON / FABRIC MADE IN U.S.A., ASSEMBLED IN JAMAICA / ..."; and
back of bottom tag has blue printed care instructions.
Historical NotesThis t-shirt was worn by Pittsburghers Deb Polk (and occasionally by her wife Val) for marches and other events in the Pittsburgh region. Polk is also a board member of Bet Tikvah Congregation (Pittsburgh’s LGBT congregation, founded 1988, which meets at Rodef Shalom) and was a board member of GLENDA.
Related institution
Bet Tikvah Congregation
(founded 1988)
Related institution
Gay and Lesbian Neighborhood Development Association
Related person
Val Monaco
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