NYFD Vulcan Society Inc. Faded Black Tee Vintage/Retro Yellow Print - Large

Brand: Hanes Heavyweight 50/50. Made in the U.S.A. Color: The shirt is faded black, yellow print on chest and back Size: Large (42-44) on tag, please see measurements Approximate measurements laying flat: pit to pit - 22". Shirt length from side of the collar where it attaches to yoke - a little more than 27". Description: "By 1940 there were 40 Black men in the Fire Department, all facing similar problems. Chief Williams suggested the men organize. The Vulcan Society was born. In 1944 the Vulcan Society forced a public hearing before the City Council to expose some of the segregated practices. As a result, a clause was passed in the regulations banning racial practices in the Fire Department." - more information is available @ https://www.vulcansocietyfdny.org/ Flaws: The printing is cracking, the shirt is fading. Research shows this shirt was produced around 1997, so it puts it at about 24 years old. Please do not expect perfection. Material/Care: 50% preshrunk cotton, 50% polyester. Please see the photographs for further condition details and measurements if applicable. Thank you for looking! Send any questions my way, I’d be happy to answer : ) Keywords -> new york, new york fire department, big apple, union, equality, racism, blm, black lives matter, anti-racism, equals, human race