Lewis H. Latimer Pocket Watch T-Shirt
Lewis H. Latimer Pocket Watch T-Shirt
Defend Black Memories: Lewis H Latimer, The Architect of the Electric Age, was a self-taught black engineer, draftsman, and inventor who made the light bulb safer and more affordable through his carbon filament breakthrough.
The design features an archival photograph and patent drawings of Lewis H. Latimer, inside an esteemed pocket watch frame with an attached chain clipped onto the Defend Black Memories shield logo. It represents the high regard the world should hold for Mr. Latimer, and his accomplishments, which were important to the American story.
This heavyweight garment-dyed tee carries more than ink; it carries memory and style. The muted, lived-in color and vintage photo design invite reflection and conversation. Wear it for nights on the town or chilling with friends. The relaxed cut and substantial fabric feel grounding, like a reliable companion in the work of holding difficult truths. Thoughtfully produced, it speaks to those who want their clothing to reflect both values and history.
It feels lived-in from the first wear. The relaxed cut and wide rib collar give it casual ease, while the vintage wash brings out a soft, muted tone that pairs with denim or layered jackets. This shirt settles into your rotation and carries a sense of memory and place every time you put it on.
Each historical portrait piece on DBM comes with a QR code that takes you to a brief bio about the person or erasure event depicted on the garment.
Product features
- 100% heavyweight cotton (6.0 oz/yd²) for durability and structure
- Garment-dyed finish for a vintage, broken-in color and texture
- Relaxed fit with wide rib collar and shoulder/neck twill taping for comfort and shape retention
- Ethically produced: OEKO-TEX Standard 100, FLA and WRAP-certified manufacturing
- Tear-away label and DTF inner neck label; prints applied with DTG for detailed imagery
Care instructions
- Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F), gentle cycle
- Non-chlorine: bleach as needed
- Tumble dry: low heat
- Iron, steam or dry: low heat
- Do not dryclean
| S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Width, in | 18.00 | 20.00 | 22.00 | 24.00 | 26.00 | 28.00 |
| Length, in | 26.50 | 28.50 | 30.20 | 31.50 | 32.50 | 33.50 |
| Sleeve length, in | 16.00 | 17.75 | 19.50 | 20.75 | 21.75 | 23.50 |
| Size tolerance, in | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
Product information: American Apparel 1301GD, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC
Care instructions: Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F), gentle cycle, Non-chlorine: bleach as needed, Tumble dry: low heat, Iron, steam or dry: low heat, Do not dryclean