T-shirt
Maker(a) Made by
Stedman
American, founded 1953
Maker(b) Made by
Donnelly/Colt Progressive Resources
American, founded 1975
Date1989 June 24
Mediummachine sewn cotton-poly blend, 50% Kodel Polyester, 50% Cotton
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions ((a) overall height x width, shirt): 25 × 16in. (63.5 × 40.6cm)
Other ((b) overall width x length, button): 1 3/4 × 2 3/4in. (4.4 × 7cm)
Other ((b) overall width x length, button): 1 3/4 × 2 3/4in. (4.4 × 7cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of John B. Toomey Jr. and James L. Dwire
Description(a) Black T-shirt for Connecticut Lesbian/Gay Pride Day, June 24, 1989 with (b) pin-back button celebrating the 20th Anniversary of Stonewall.
(a) The T-shirt was manufactured by Stedman® in a black cotton-poly blend of 50% Kodel polyester and 50% cotton. It has a typical T-shirt shape, short sleeves, and a round crew-neck neckline. It is size Medium. At the chest area is a design using the combined male and female gender symbol in white with black text reading "STONEWALL A GENERATION OF PRIDE". The center ground of the gender symbol the number 20, printed in white, on a maroon ground. The following text is printed below the design in white, "CT. LESBIAN/GAY PRIDE DAY / JUNE 24, 1989". "COMMITTEE MEMBER" is printed in white on reverse at upper back area.
(b) Rectangular pin-back button with white background and black text. A pink triangle in located in the top center of button. Printed in black: "Stonewall / 20 / A GENERATION / OF PRIDE / CT. LESBIAN/GAY / PRIDE DAY / JUNE 24, 1989".
(a) The T-shirt was manufactured by Stedman® in a black cotton-poly blend of 50% Kodel polyester and 50% cotton. It has a typical T-shirt shape, short sleeves, and a round crew-neck neckline. It is size Medium. At the chest area is a design using the combined male and female gender symbol in white with black text reading "STONEWALL A GENERATION OF PRIDE". The center ground of the gender symbol the number 20, printed in white, on a maroon ground. The following text is printed below the design in white, "CT. LESBIAN/GAY PRIDE DAY / JUNE 24, 1989". "COMMITTEE MEMBER" is printed in white on reverse at upper back area.
(b) Rectangular pin-back button with white background and black text. A pink triangle in located in the top center of button. Printed in black: "Stonewall / 20 / A GENERATION / OF PRIDE / CT. LESBIAN/GAY / PRIDE DAY / JUNE 24, 1989".
Object number2026.5.5a-b
Markings(a) Printed tag at interior center back neckline: "Stedman® / made in U. S. A. / M / 38-40 / 50% Kodel® Polyester / 50% Cotton"Inscribed(b) Printed in black on sides of button: "DONNELLY/COLT BUTTONS / BOX 188 HAMPTON CT 06247"NotesSubject Note: The theme of the 1989 Connecicut Lesbian and Gay Pride Festival was "Stonewall 20, A Generation of Pride."On View
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Mardon Walker
