2002 Wyo AIDS Walk

2002 Wyo AIDS Walk

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Description (Brief)
Matthew Shepard was a college student, targeted for being gay, robbed, and brutally murdered in Laramie, Wyoming, in 1998. This is one of many T-shirts sent to the Shepards after Matt's murder.
Off-white short sleeved tee shirt, size XL. Front of tee shirt features the words "Wyo AIDS Walk 2002 / April 20th / Take the First Step / Laramie, Wyoming" in black, red and gray prints as well as the image of a cowboy boot. Back of tee shirt features a list of sponsors in black print.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
tee shirt
date made
2002
Physical Description
cotton (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 30 in x 41 in; 76.2 cm x 104.14 cm
ID Number
2019.0004.11
catalog number
2019.0004.11
accession number
2019.0004
Credit Line
Gift of Dennis and Judy Shepard
subject
Gay Rights
LGBTQ Rights
LGBTQ
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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