T-Shirt
Object number2019.29.15
Manufacturer
Jerzees
Date2008-2009
OriginEl Salvador
MediumCotton; Applied decoration
Credit LineGift of Elizabeth Amber
DescriptionBlack cotton short sleeve t-shirt, size Large. Crew neck is ribbed black knit cotton. Front of chest has applied white and red company emblem and informational text including background of irregular white shapes mimicking cow spots. Back at top has applied red and white film information including a three-dimensional heart, pick axe, and blood.DimensionsHeight x Width (Flat): 30 x 34.125 in. (76.2 x 86.7 cm)InscriptionsFront of the chest has applied white and red text "got fx? / 310 933-5918 / KOW FX LLC / A Film & Television Special Effects Company / Udderly the Best!"
Back at top has applied white and red text "3D / MY BLOODY VALENTINE / SPECIAL EFFECTS / FILMED ON LOCATION IN PGH, PA".
MarksInside collar at back center is a white maker tag with white, black, and blue printed text on front "JERZEES / Z / HEAVYWEIGHT COTTON / L G G / 100% COTTON... / MADE IN... / EL SALVADOR" and reverse has black printed care instructions.
Historical NotesT-shirt from "My Bloody Valentine 3D" film. Part of a collection related to the career of James “Jim” Emswiller, who was a video assist operator and Emmy winning sound mixer for film and television. Born and raised in Homestead, Pennsylvania, he started working with video at Westinghouse and transitioned to the film industry. He died in October 2018, after falling off of a balcony during a break on the set of the Mister Rogers biopic "A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood."
Previous owner
James M. Emswiller
(1957 - 2018)
Related institution
KOW FX, LLC
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