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Octavius Catto 1871 Election Violence T-Shirt – Defender of Black Voting Rights
Honor the courage and legacy of Octavius Catto, the Philadelphia civil rights leader whose life and work became forever tied to the fight for Black voting rights. This powerful heritage-style t-shirt commemorates the violent 1871 election in Philadelphia’s historic 5th Ward, when Black voters were attacked for exercising their newly protected rights and Catto was murdered near 8th and South Streets.
The design features a dignified portrait of Catto, vintage Philadelphia street details, ballot box imagery, 5th Ward references, and bold typography reading “Defender of Black Voting Rights.” With a distressed sepia, navy, cream, gold, and dark red palette, this shirt blends historic remembrance with civic resistance.
Perfect for Philadelphia history lovers, civil rights educators, Black history supporters, voting rights advocates, and anyone who believes the ballot is sacred.
Fabric
Made from specially spun fibers that make a very strong and smooth fabric that is perfect for printing. The "Natural" color is made with unprocessed cotton, which results in small black flecks throughout the fabric
Without side seams
Knitted in one piece using tubular knit, it reduces fabric waste and makes the garment more attractive
Ribbed knit collar without seam
Ribbed knit makes the collar highly elastic and helps retain its shape
Shoulder tape
Twill tape covers the shoulder seams to stabilize the back of the garment and prevent stretching
Fiber composition
Solid colors are 100% cotton; Heather colors, Tweed, and Russet are 50% cotton, 50% polyester; Sport Grey and Antique colors are 90% cotton, 10% polyester;
Age restrictions
For adults
Warranty
EU warranty - 2 years
Other compliance information
Meets the flammability, lead, cadmium, phthalates and formaldehyde level requirements.
Country of origin
Made in Nicaragua
Dual Printing Techniques
Sleeve prints (for Print Clever and Underground Threads) and inner neck labels are printed using Direct-to-Film (DTF) printing, ensuring crisp, detailed designs. Meanwhile, the remaining print areas are produced with Direct-to-Garment (DTG) printing.
Non-chlorine: bleach as needed; Do not iron; Do not dryclean; Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F); Tumble dry: low heat.
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