INSPIRATION
Following the Civil War (from the late 1860s until 1968) the Pullman Company began employing formerly enslaved Black men as porters. Regardless of their names, all porters were referred to as "George". Almost 10,000 in number over the years, porters were underpaid, overworked and endured racism, humiliation and sexual abuse on the job. In 1925 the Pullman Porters organized the first all-Black union, the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters. Despite the inhumane working conditions, being a porter was deemed one of the best jobs for Black men during this time. The work and sacrifices of the porters laid a foundation for the development of the Black middle class and advanced the Civil Rights Movement, including the organization of Rosa Parks' bus boycott and the March on Washington.
The design conveys turning what was considered the lowest job on the train into opportunity to further a people. These trailblazers working as servants brought America some of its most pivotal civil rights moments.
QUALITY DEFINED
100% USA-grown organic cotton
Heavy-weight
Hand-printed to give it that special touch and reassurance of quality
1-color print
No toxic dyes, chemical fertilizers or formaldehyde
Non-toxic earth-friendly inks
Boxy fit, looks great on all body types
Pre-shrunk and treated to ensure minimal shrinkage
SHIPPING
* $5 flat-rate shipping
* FREE shipping over $75
* We ship within 2-7 weekdays to ensure quality production.
RETURNS & EXCHANGES
We gladly accept returns of unworn, unwashed, undamaged or defective merchandise purchased online for delivery that is shipped to a U.S. address for a full refund or free exchange within 30 days of original purchase. A $10 restocking fee is applied to returns. More
INSPIRATION
Following the Civil War (from the late 1860s until 1968) the Pullman Company began employing formerly enslaved Black men as porters. Regardless of their names, all porters were referred to as "George". Almost 10,000 in number over the years, porters were underpaid, overworked and endured racism, humiliation and sexual abuse on the job. In 1925 the Pullman Porters organized the first all-Black union, the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters. Despite the inhumane working conditions, being a porter was deemed one of the best jobs for Black men during this time. The work and sacrifices of the porters laid a foundation for the development of the Black middle class and advanced the Civil Rights Movement, including the organization of Rosa Parks' bus boycott and the March on Washington.
The design conveys turning what was considered the lowest job on the train into opportunity to further a people. These trailblazers working as servants brought America some of its most pivotal civil rights moments.
QUALITY DEFINED
100% USA-grown organic cotton
Heavy-weight
Hand-printed to give it that special touch and reassurance of quality
1-color print
No toxic dyes, chemical fertilizers or formaldehyde
Non-toxic earth-friendly inks
Boxy fit, looks great on all body types
Pre-shrunk and treated to ensure minimal shrinkage
SHIPPING
* $5 flat-rate shipping
* FREE shipping over $75
* We ship within 2-7 weekdays to ensure quality production.
RETURNS & EXCHANGES
We gladly accept returns of unworn, unwashed, undamaged or defective merchandise purchased online for delivery that is shipped to a U.S. address for a full refund or free exchange within 30 days of original purchase. A $10 restocking fee is applied to returns. More
