T-Shirt, "Give Mother Nature a Break, Drive a CitiCar," circa 1975
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Artifact Overview
Despite its no-frills design, the electric CitiCar seemed like the right car at the right time when it debuted in 1974. Gas prices were climbing and environmental awareness was growing. The CitiCar was efficient and eco-friendly, but gas prices fell and the company never sold more than 5,000 vehicles. The last CitiCar was built by a successor firm in 1982.
Artifact Details
Artifact
T-shirt
Date Made
circa 1975
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2011.311.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the family of Fred W. Miller.
Material
Synthetic fiber
polyester (fiber)
Technique
Screen printing
Color
White (Color)
Red
Black (Color)
Orange (Color)
Green
Dimensions
Height: 26.5 in
Width: 31.5 in (to end of each sleeve)
Inscriptions
Center obverse of shirt: give mother nature / a break / drive an electric / CitiCar
On tag: SUNSHINE STATE / TEE SHIRT CO. / WEST PALM BEACH / FLORIDA / LARGE
Verso of tag: [...] / 100% POLYESTER
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