The collection consists of display samples of Latino, Chicano, lowrider and gangbanger t-shirt designs, decals, patches, and cards from the 1980s to the 1990s. Some of the designs were supplied by Francisco's Exotic T's, Photo-Lith International, and SSI. Many of the designs draw on gang-related street art forms--tattoo flash and graffiti placas. There are also designs inspired by Christian iconography; album cover design; and lowrider artwork. Some designs reference Latin music; others are targeted to Latinas, children and military veterans. There are designs emphasizing Central and South American countries, as well as some U.S. cities and states. A few designs reference Chicano Power and Mojado Power. The items included in the collection were originally displayed in a now-defunct store in San Francisco's Mission District, and customers would select illustrations that would be heat-transferred onto their own clothing or onto t-shirts sold by the shop

The items included in the collection were originally displayed in a now-defunct store in San Francisco's Mission District, and customers would select illustrations that would be heat-transferred onto their own clothing or onto t-shirts sold by the shop.

6.4 linear feet. 5 boxes

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