The Fort Sumter Poem Sweatshirt | Anachronism Series | Chinese Art

A Warm Garment with a Deep, Poetic Message.

Stay warm this fall with a cozy crewneck sweatshirt that is also a unique piece of conceptual art. The design features a 33-character Classical Chinese poem about the American Civil War, with each character laid out to perfectly replicate the star field of the Fort Sumter flag. It's a powerful statement of Union and Abolitionist ideals, translated into a completely different cultural context. It’s a profound piece of wearable history for any historian, poet, or art lover. A full English translation is included in the product images for context.

Below is a poetic rendering of the poem's meaning, with each line corresponding to a column in the poem (from right to left):

Traitors gnawed at the nation's root,
Their only sentence: death.
Let there be no North or South,
But long live the Republic's liberty!
Strike down the masters, and free the slaves.
This is a nation with no king.
Wide Awakes ('an awakened people') can never be broken.

Product features
- Made from a medium-heavy 50/50 cotton-polyester blend for durability.
- Features a ribbed knit collar that retains its shape and offers added comfort.
- Crafted without side seams to enhance the garment's appeal and reduce fabric waste.
- Embroidery options available on multiple areas for personalized flair.
- Constructed to meet safety standards, ensuring peace of mind while wearing.

Care instructions
- Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F)
- Non-chlorine: bleach as needed
- Tumble dry: low heat
- Do not iron
- Do not dryclean


EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr [!at] honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
Product information: Gildan 18000, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC
Warnings, Hazard: Made in Nicaragua, For adults
Care instructions: Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F), Non-chlorine: bleach as needed, Tumble dry: low heat, Do not iron, Do not dryclean