Name/Title
Homeland Security ShirtEntry/Object ID
NU 2022.224Description
A black T-shirt with a red image and lettering on the front, which features an Indigenous person holding a gun with feathers above their head set inside a moon. There is a trademarked logo on the upper back of the shirt, featuring a bear claw with a logo inside.Collection
History CollectionCataloged By
registrar@numulosgatos.orgClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
ShirtClothing Sex
UnisexSize
MTextile Details
Material
CottonColor
Black, Red, WhiteLabel/Inscription/Signature
Type
InscriptionLocation
Front of shirtTranscription
HOMELAND SECURITY / Defending the Territory Since 1492Language
EnglishMaterial/Technique
PrintedLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
T-ShirtNomenclature Primary Object Term
ShirtNomenclature Sub-Class
Main GarmentsNomenclature Class
ClothingNomenclature Category
Category 03: Personal ObjectsDimensions
Width
34-1/8 inLength
27-3/4 inDimension Notes
Measurements taken while lying flat.Condition
Overall Condition
Very GoodGeneral Notes
Note Type
Cataloging NoteNote
The concept/phrase became popular after the creation of the Department of Homeland Security after 9/11. I found many examples of merchandise online with the slightly different phrase "fighting terrorism since 1492," which a few sources said was based off of Matthew K. Tafoya's (a Navajo) original T-shirt design, with his company Tribal Sovereign Tees. However, I was unable to locate an example of the 'original design' or any further information about Tafoya and his company, so I am unable to determine if this is an example of his work.
