American Revolution Bicentennial Cutoff Shorts, 1976

THF728417 / American Revolution Bicentennial Cutoff Shorts, 1976
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Artifact Overview

Across the nation in 1976, innumerable events -- from parades and fireworks displays to television programs and sporting events -- marked the 200th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Many Americans donned red, white, and blue to commemorate the bicentennial. These patriotic shorts, worn by Richard Platz of Detroit, Michigan, during the celebration, include historic revolutionary icons in a contemporary aesthetic.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Shorts (Garment)

Date Made

1976

Subject Date

1976

Place of Creation

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in With Liberty & Justice for All

Object ID

2004.89.2

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Richard and Barbara Platz.

Material

Denim
Cotton (Textile)

Color

Red
White (Color)
Blue

Inscriptions

text on fabric: 1776 . . . PEACE . . . BEN FRANKLIN . . . BILL OF RIGHTS
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