Man's Sweatshirt
Datec. 1964-1975
MediumMachine sewn cotton with printed design, may contain polyester.
DimensionsBodice (Center Back x Shoulder Span): 17 × 17in. (43.2 × 43.2cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mary Jane Dapkus
DescriptionWhite crew neck sweatshirt with a design and text on the front printed in black. The sweatshirt features a depiction of a U. S. Military Selective Service System Notice of Classification draft card at the center and text reading, “HERE’S MINE!” in solid black above the draft card depiction and “WHERE’S YOURS?” below in black outlined text with white center. The sweatshirt has scattered stains from wear and use, notably brown paint stains on the proper left arm. There is a hole above the proper left wrist-cuff, and small tears on the proper right wrist-cuff area.
Object number2024.27.0
MarkingsRecto, printed in black ink: "HERE'S MINE! / [depiction of U. S. Military draft card] / WHERE'S YOURS?"NotesSubject Note: Stanley Dapkus bought this sweatshirt as a teenager in the late 1960s/early 1970s as a novelty.Content Note: The outcome of the draft process for the Vietnam War was the subject of controversy and the draft lottery had social and economic consequences.
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