Ladies Sewing Circle and Terrorist Society

Name/Title

Ladies Sewing Circle and Terrorist Society

Entry/Object ID

2025.3.1

Tags

Feminism, Power

Description

Cream-colored t-shirt; navy-blue trim; navy-blue lettering: "Ladies Sewing Circle and Terrorist Society"

Use

making a statement

Context

Purchased from Lesbian dealer in late 1970s or early 1980s (no later than summer of 1982) in Rhode Island or Massachusetts. Worn often to make a statement. Received many favorable responses from womyn and dykes, especially on hiking trails in New England and upstate New York. A great conversation-starter!

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

T-Shirt

Textile Details

Material

poly-cotton

Color

cream

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1979

Location

Box

T-Shirt Box - Politics & Marches

Rack

Rack Storage

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good

Notes

Full t-shirt

Create Date

February 1, 2025

Update Date

March 1, 2025