Created by
Da Link Went Wear, American, founded 1994
Subject of
Black Fashion Museum, American, 1979 - 2007
Date
ca. 2000
Medium
cotton and polyester
Dimensions
H x W: 31 1/2 × 23 1/2 in. (80 × 59.7 cm)
Description
A gray short-sleeve crew neck t-shirt designed by Da Link Went Wear. There is a silk screen printed design on the center front of the shirt. The print depicts seven people and one dog. Beneath the image is a red box with the word [DALINKWENT] with the letter "I" represented by the outline of a person wearing a baseball cap. Below this printed in small red letters are the names [aaron lydell and nkrumakenyatta]. Another screen printed graphic is located undeath the sleeve on the proper left side that wraps around to the back. The same group of seven people and one dog are printed here but in black and white. Below the image is a black box with the word [KLIK]. The "I" again is replaced with the outline of a figure. A small red box with the logo [DALINKWENT] is printed diagonally over KLIK. The names [aaron lydell and nkrumakenyatta] are printed in black below the KLIK. White text is printed below the names. A black fabric label is sewn at the interior center back neck. The label has silver embroidery of half a man's face above text that reads [THE REAL / DALINKWENT]. A separate tag is sewn underneath it that contains fiber content, care, style, and size information.
Cataloging Notes
This project received Federal support from the Smithsonian American Women’s History Initiative Pool, administered by the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum.
Collection title
Black Fashion Museum Collection
Classification
Clothing - Fashion and Historical
Type
t-shirts
Topic
Clothing and dress
Fashion
Fashion design
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Black Fashion Museum founded by Lois K. Alexander-Lane
Object number
2007.3.45
Restrictions & Rights
Restrictions likely apply. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5e8909b89-5911-4f3f-97b7-9acbad0e1dbe

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