T-Shirt
Object number2019.71.2
Manufacturer
Gildan
OriginHaiti
MediumCotton; Applied decoration
Credit LineGift of Luther J. Sewell
DescriptionWhite, cotton, short-sleeved t-shirt. Shirt has a ribbed collar with two white tags on the inside featuring manufacturing information. Front of shirt has black applied text.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth (flat): 30 x 35.188 x 0.5 in. (76.2 x 89.4 x 1.3 cm)InscriptionsBlack applied text on front of shirt: "t MAG / TALK MINORITY ACTION GROUP / VOTER PROJECT".
MarksFirst double-sided white tag with manufacturing information: "[blue text] GILDAN® / [light grey text] Heavy Cotton / TearAway / [back has manufacturing location information]".
Second double-sided white tag with manufacturing information: "[contact information for Gildan] / [materials in multiple languages] / 100% COTTON/ / COTON/ALGODON / Made in Haiti / Fabrique in Haiti / Hecho en Haiti / XL | TG | EG / [back has care instructions and where its made in mulltiple languages]".
Historical NotesThis t-shirt is part of a collection of objects from Luther J. Sewell, Jr, who began his career as a magazine publisher and political consultant in 1962 with the publication of "Tavern Talk," now known as "Talk Magazine." The magazine focuses on African American culture, news, trends, social issues, health and wellness, and political engagement. Sewell also started a marketing and consultation company, The LJS Group, which consulted on over 25 national, state, and local political campaigns and planned events for corporations and public institutions that wanted to reach the African American and minority markets.
Related institution
Talk Minority Advocacy Group
Previous owner
Luther J. Sewell Jr.
Related institution
The LJS Group
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