T-shirt
MakerMade by
Stedman
American, founded 1953
Date1991 June 15
Mediummachine sewn cotton-poly blend, 50% Kodel Polyester, 50% Cotton
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (center back length x shoulder span): 25 1/2 × 16in. (64.8 × 40.6cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of John B. Toomey Jr. and James L. Dwire
DescriptionPowder blue T-shirt for the Connecticut Lesbian/Gay Pride Festival held on June 15, 1991. The T-shirt was manufactured by Stedman® in a powder blue cotton-poly blend, 50% Kodel Polyester, 50% cotton. The shirt is made in the typical T shape with short sleeves and a rounded crew-neck neckline.
The front design, at chest area, features an illustration of two sneakers in dark blue with pink details at the toe and heel, the shoes are surrounded by text in dark blue reading, "TOGETHER / IN / PRIDE / FORWARD / WE / STRIDE / CT LESBIAN/GAY PRIDE FESTIVAL / SATURDAY, JUNE 15, 1991".
The back of the shirt features the text, "SPONSORS: / ANDREWS – NEW BRITAIN / HARTFORD HEALTH DEPT. "AIDS/HIV" PROGRAM / READER'S FEAST – HARTFORD / TRAXX – HARTFORD / WOMENCRAFTS – PROVINCETOWN, MA".
The front design, at chest area, features an illustration of two sneakers in dark blue with pink details at the toe and heel, the shoes are surrounded by text in dark blue reading, "TOGETHER / IN / PRIDE / FORWARD / WE / STRIDE / CT LESBIAN/GAY PRIDE FESTIVAL / SATURDAY, JUNE 15, 1991".
The back of the shirt features the text, "SPONSORS: / ANDREWS – NEW BRITAIN / HARTFORD HEALTH DEPT. "AIDS/HIV" PROGRAM / READER'S FEAST – HARTFORD / TRAXX – HARTFORD / WOMENCRAFTS – PROVINCETOWN, MA".
Object number2026.5.7
MarkingsPrinted on tag affixed to interior rear neckline: "Wears Well on America (TM) / Stedman® / Made in U. S. A. / M / 38-40 / 50% Kodel® Polyester / 50% Cotton"On View
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Dr. Cyrus Pendleton
