Pete's Persecution Unisex Ultra Cotton Tee

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Peter or Gordon (fl. 1863), or "Whipped Peter", or "Poor Peter" (possibly pauvre Pierre in Louisiana French) was a self-emancipated, formerly enslaved man who was the subject of photographs documenting the extensive scarring of his back from whippings received in slavery. The "scourged back" photo became one of the most widely circulated photos of the abolitionist movement during the American Civil War and remains one of the most notable photos of the 19th-century United States.

The photo of the scourged back "spurred a number of different narratives, all of which were intended to illustrate the meaning of his portrait, and privilege his photograph as a means by which to picture slavery and dramatize the need for abolition." In 2013, Joan Paulson Gage wrote in The New York Times that "The images of Wilson Chinn in chains, like the one of Gordon and his scarred back, are as disturbing today as they were in 1863. They serve as two of the earliest and most dramatic examples of how the newborn medium of photography could change the course of history."

This unisex ultra cotton tee  is a classic and comes in a variety of colors. The shoulders are tapped for a good upper-body fit. There are no side seams, ensuring a clean, unbroken flow. The collar has ribbed knitting for improved elasticity. The materials that went into this product are sustainably sourced and economically friendly.

 SMLXL2XL3XL4XL5XL
Width, in18.0020.0022.0024.0026.0028.0030.0032.00
Length, in28.0029.0030.0031.0032.0033.0034.0035.00
Sleeve length from center back, in15.6217.3718.7520.0021.5022.8724.2525.50

 

.: 100% Cotton (fiber content may vary for different colors)
.: Medium fabric (6.0 oz/yd² (203 g/m²))
.: Classic fit
.: Tear-away label
.: Runs bigger than usual

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Peter or Gordon (fl. 1863), or "Whipped Peter", or "Poor Peter" (possibly pauvre Pierre in Louisiana French) was a self-emancipated, formerly enslaved man who was the subject of photographs documenting the extensive scarring of his back from whippings received in slavery. The "scourged back" photo became one of the most widely circulated photos of the abolitionist movement during the American Civil War and remains one of the most notable photos of the 19th-century United States.

The photo of the scourged back "spurred a number of different narratives, all of which were intended to illustrate the meaning of his portrait, and privilege his photograph as a means by which to picture slavery and dramatize the need for abolition." In 2013, Joan Paulson Gage wrote in The New York Times that "The images of Wilson Chinn in chains, like the one of Gordon and his scarred back, are as disturbing today as they were in 1863. They serve as two of the earliest and most dramatic examples of how the newborn medium of photography could change the course of history."

This unisex ultra cotton tee  is a classic and comes in a variety of colors. The shoulders are tapped for a good upper-body fit. There are no side seams, ensuring a clean, unbroken flow. The collar has ribbed knitting for improved elasticity. The materials that went into this product are sustainably sourced and economically friendly.

 SMLXL2XL3XL4XL5XL
Width, in18.0020.0022.0024.0026.0028.0030.0032.00
Length, in28.0029.0030.0031.0032.0033.0034.0035.00
Sleeve length from center back, in15.6217.3718.7520.0021.5022.8724.2525.50

 

.: 100% Cotton (fiber content may vary for different colors)
.: Medium fabric (6.0 oz/yd² (203 g/m²))
.: Classic fit
.: Tear-away label
.: Runs bigger than usual

Peter or Gordon (fl. 1863), or "Whipped Peter", or "Poor Peter" (possibly pauvre Pierre in Louisiana French) was a self-emancipated, formerly enslaved man who was the subject of photographs documenting the extensive scarring of his back from whippings received in slavery. The "scourged back" photo became one of the most widely circulated photos of the abolitionist movement during the American Civil War and remains one of the most notable photos of the 19th-century United States.

The photo of the scourged back "spurred a number of different narratives, all of which were intended to illustrate the meaning of his portrait, and privilege his photograph as a means by which to picture slavery and dramatize the need for abolition." In 2013, Joan Paulson Gage wrote in The New York Times that "The images of Wilson Chinn in chains, like the one of Gordon and his scarred back, are as disturbing today as they were in 1863. They serve as two of the earliest and most dramatic examples of how the newborn medium of photography could change the course of history."

This unisex ultra cotton tee  is a classic and comes in a variety of colors. The shoulders are tapped for a good upper-body fit. There are no side seams, ensuring a clean, unbroken flow. The collar has ribbed knitting for improved elasticity. The materials that went into this product are sustainably sourced and economically friendly.

 SMLXL2XL3XL4XL5XL
Width, in18.0020.0022.0024.0026.0028.0030.0032.00
Length, in28.0029.0030.0031.0032.0033.0034.0035.00
Sleeve length from center back, in15.6217.3718.7520.0021.5022.8724.2525.50

 

.: 100% Cotton (fiber content may vary for different colors)
.: Medium fabric (6.0 oz/yd² (203 g/m²))
.: Classic fit
.: Tear-away label
.: Runs bigger than usual