Tears of 1619 x Unknown Artist Rainbow Gradient T-Shirt
≈ $29.11
A bold, statement-making white cotton jersey T-shirt featuring a powerful socio-political design. Front displays 'TEARS OF 1619' in vibrant rainbow gr...
A bold, statement-making white cotton jersey T-shirt featuring a powerful socio-political design. Front displays 'TEARS OF 1619' in vibrant rainbow gradient lettering over a dense field of handwritten signatures—evoking collective memory and historical reckoning. Back showcases the phrase 'BEWARE OF THE WHITE LION' in stacked, rainbow-gradient typography, referencing the first recorded arrival of enslaved Africans in English North America aboard the ship *White Lion* in 1619. The garment uses high-contrast, archival-inspired graphics with intentional typographic hierarchy and color symbolism (rainbow as both pride and diversity motif, plus visual disruption of monochrome narratives). Made from soft, pre-shrunk 100% cotton for comfort and durability; relaxed fit suitable for layering or standalone wear. Ideal for conscious streetwear enthusiasts, educators, activists, or anyone engaging with critical history. Perfect for casual daily wear, protests, cultural events, or museum visits—worn as wearable art that sparks dialogue. Not a commercial brand release but likely a limited-edition collaborative or artist-led project referencing Nikole Hannah-Jones’ *1619 Project*.