NC 102A 1945 (North Carolina) (Road Sign) T-Shirt

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NC 102A 1945 (North Carolina) T-Shirt: Design Overview

This t-shirt features a meticulously recreated design inspired by the classic North Carolina road signs of the 1940s, specifically those used for alternate routes.

A Slice of History: The 1945 Design

The artwork directly references the visual language of the 1945 era, a time when North Carolina's highway system used a distinctive and instantly recognizable style. This is seen in the sign's black square design with a white outline of the state of North Carolina in the center. Inside the white state outline is where the vital information is.

The Road's Untold Story: NC 102A

Central to the design is the identifier "102A," which represented an alternate route. This designation, the "A" suffix, symbolized a branch of the main highway, NC 102. It spoke of ways to bypass communities, provide older or secondary routes. The presence of “NC” over the number connects the design to its state of origin.

A Timeless Aesthetic

The design utilizes clean block lettering, a hallmark of the era's signage. The stark contrast of the white silhouette against the black background, a key design element, makes it a stand-out piece.

This t-shirt celebrates a bygone era of North Carolina's infrastructure and the historical language of the open road, serving as a wearable tribute to the state's rich history of road travel.

Specifications

SKU
6863c4f91218d01ec90de7f3
Condition
New
Material
Solid colors: 100% cotton. Heather/Tweed/Russet: 50% cotton, 50% polyester. Sport Grey/Antique: 90% cotton, 10% polyester.
Production
Printed using Direct-to-Garment (DTG) technology for vibrant, lasting designs.
Origin
Printed in the USA on imported garments (Nicaragua).
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