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Dear Joan

T-Shirt
1974 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

T-shirt of knitted and screen-printed cotton. Without sleeves.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleDear Joan (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Knitted and screen-printed cotton
Brief description
T-shirt 'Dear Joan' of knitted and screen-printed cotton, designed by Lizzy Carr, made by Regal Robes, Great Britain, 1974
Physical description
T-shirt of knitted and screen-printed cotton. Without sleeves.
Dimensions
  • Length: 55cm
  • Width: 34.5cm
Medium size
Production typeMass produced
Marks and inscriptions
Dear Joan, / I should have listened to your advice, you were right all the time about Frank and I didn't believe it. He seemed different to other boys but last night he said if I really loved him I'd go all the way. I didn't want to and it wasn't like I dreamed it would be. And afterwards he said goodbye but he didn't say he'd call me. I stayed home all day and he didn't phone. I don't think he loves me like he said he did last night or how could he do this to me? I feel so ashamed I wanted to wait until I was married. Now I can't face anybody and all the boys will KNOW. I don't know what to do, I love Frank so much my heart will break if he won't see me. / PLEASE DON'T TELL. / Your friend / Sue. (Text printed on the front as a manuscript letter)
Associated object
Collection
Accession number
CIRC.459-1974

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Record createdJanuary 25, 2008
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