Owned by
Wallace, Herman, American, 1941 - 2013
Subject of
Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola, American, founded 1835
Date
2009-2013
Medium
ink on cotton (textile) and polyester
Dimensions
L x W: 15 9/16 × 20 1/16 in. (39.5 × 51 cm)
Description
Dark grey shorts worn by Herman Wallace while incarcerated at Elayn Hunt Correctional Center in Louisiana. The shorts are of cotton and polyester blend and feature a cinched waist, drawstring, and two pockets. The symbol of the Olympic rings and “USA” are embroidered at the bottom of the front left hem. The faded orange print of the word “HUNT” also features vertically along the proper left leg. A black “USA” tag is sewn on the inside, and reads: [SUPPORTING AMERICA’S / OLYMPIC DREAMS / EVERY DAY.]. Embroidered within the square gold border of tag are the Olympic torch flames, rings, and the red and white of the U.S. flag. On the reverse of the tag embroidered in white thread is: [36 USC 380 51-70-029-A].
Place used
Angola, West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, United States, North and Central America
Collection title
Herman Wallace Archival Collection
Classification
Clothing - Fashion and Historical
Type
shorts
Topic
American South
Clothing and dress
Men
Prisons
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Maria Hinds
Object number
A2018.36.1.21.3
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd57182fa38-713a-482d-a512-bd37848af5c7

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