Frederick Douglass Abolitionist Kanji T-Shirt | Death to the Master, Glory to the Slave | Anachronism Art

A Radical Abolitionist Statement.

This t-shirt features a powerful and unique tribute to the great American abolitionist, Frederick Douglass. The design pairs a classic c. 1850 portrait of Douglass, with his intense and penetrating gaze, with a custom-made Japanese yojijukugo (four-character idiom): 滅主興奴 (Messhu kōdo). The phrase is a stark and uncompromising declaration, roughly meaning "Death to the Master, Glory to the Slave." The font itself is a work of anachronism—a Japanese script specifically designed to evoke the blackletter style of European print. It's a profound, cross-cultural piece that captures the radical, revolutionary spirit of the abolitionist cause.

Product features
- Available in sizes S to 4XL for a perfect fit.
- Durable double-needle stitching enhances longevity.
- Seamless design reduces fabric waste and adds aesthetic appeal.
- Garment-dyed for a soft and uniquely textured finish.
- Made from 100% ethically sourced US cotton, promoting sustainable practices.

Care instructions
- Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F)
- Do not bleach
- Tumble dry: low heat
- Iron, steam or dry: low heat
- Do not dryclean


EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr [!at] honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
Product information: Comfort Colors® 1717, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC
Warnings, Hazard: For adults, Made in Honduras
Care instructions: Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F), Do not bleach, Tumble dry: low heat, Iron, steam or dry: low heat, Do not dryclean