My Body Is A Temple Ancient And Crumbling Shirt

Although the T-shirt is a staple piece of outerwear today for both genders, it originally started out as an undergarment for men. Since then, it has undergone many transformations – from the tie-dyed, baggy tee to the tight fitting tank top. Additionally, the overall length, cut, fabric, and printing methods also continue to advance. Ironically, people now wear undergarments, like sports bras, underneath their T-shirts, despite the fact that it was once used for the same purpose. After one hundred years of evolution, the appearance of the shirt is still constantly changing.Early DaysThe first form that the T-shirt took was called a union suit. It originated out of New York, and it was a very basic one-piece garment that was white in color and buttoned up the front. Once the style of long underwear started to gain popularity, the P.H. Hanes Knitting Company soon followed suit and released their own version in 1902; it was a two-piece men’s undergarment that looked similar to the union suit, but lacked its length. Eventually, in 1938, which was the same year that Nylon became popular, Sears finally introduced their own T-shirt called the “gob” shirt. It sold for 24 cents.

My Body Is A Temple Ancient And Crumbling Shirt

1950’s – How the T-shirt Became CoolJust like the Hanes Company saw potential in the union suit, Hollywood also quickly picked up on the emerging trend. For example, James Dean’s role in “Rebel Without a Cause,” and Marlon Brando’s acting in “A Streetcar Named Desire,” only fortified the T-shirt’s growing following. In 1948, Governor Thomas E. Dewey’s slogan was, “Dew-IT with Dewey,” which was quickly printed on promotional T-shirts for the duration of the presidential campaign. The Smithsonian Institute still displays the 1948 campaign shirt, and it continues to hold the record as the oldest T-shirt with a printed slogan.1960’s – Tie-Dye and SlogansDuring the 1960’s, better known as the psychedelic generation, the T-shirt evolved yet again – especially when plastisol was invented. This was a revolutionary new type of ink that was perfect for the daily wear and tear that most T-shirts were expected to withstand; now the ink was durable enough to last alongside the fabric of the shirt. During this decade, bright colors and tie-dyed patterns were very popular, and clothing was often used as a catalyst for self expression. For instance, anti-war slogan opposing Vietnam were often featured on shirts, along with company logos and other types of pictures. In fact, even famous music legends, like Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix, used to wear shirts inked with slogans and tie-dyed patterns!1970s and 80s – Pop Culture