T-Shirt
Object number2023.121.13
Manufacturer
Hanes
Date1985
OriginUnited States of America
MediumCotton; Polyester; Fabric; Ink
Credit LineGift of Rochelle S. Friedman
DescriptionShort-sleeve white cotton and polyester campaign t-shirt, size XL 46-48. Knit crew neck. Front has screen printed red campaign message in a circular design.DimensionsHeight x Width: 30 x 34.875 in. (76.2 x 88.6 cm)InscriptionsFront has red screen printed text at top center "BE SURE / IT'S / SHELLY / FRIEDMAN / FOR JUDGE".
MarksInside back at top center is white fabric tag with blue and white text on front "H Hanes / Fifty-Fifty / 50% COMBED COTTON 50% POLYESTER / MADE IN U.S.A. / XL 46-48" and care instructions on back in gray.
Historical NotesCampaign t-shirt from 1985 Court of Common Pleas run. One of Rochelle S. Friedman’s opponents during that campaign was Judith Friedman which caused a lot of name confusion in an already confusing race that included 28 candidates. So, Shelly and her team created the cheeky slogan “Be Sure It’s Shelly Friedman” to battle the name confusion. Rochelle S. Friedman was raised in the East Liberty neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She attended Rogers School and the University of Pittsburgh for both undergraduate and law school. Friedman served as a judicial law clerk to Judge James R. McGregor of the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County and as solicitor to Robert N. Peirce, Clerk of Courts of Allegheny County. After three failed attempts at running for the Court of Common Pleas, she won a seat on the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania and served from 1992 until her retirement in 2016. She was notable for her defense of the first amendment, the rights of women and minorities, and other civil liberties.
Related institution
University of Pittsburgh
Previous owner
Rochelle S. Friedman
Related institution
Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania
Related institution
Rogers School
Related institution
Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas
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