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2022.66.17
Title
Seditionaries "God Save the Queen" T-Shirt
Date(s)
- undated [1976-1980] (Creation)
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White, cotton, sleeveless t-shirt with ribbing at the neckline and arm holes. On the front of the t-shirt is printed a black and white image of Queen Elizabeth II; her eyes covered with the words 'God save the Queen' and her mouth covered with 'Sex Pistols.' The image is designed to look as though it has been ripped to reveal the text in newspaper print underneath.
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Material: Cotton
Measurements: 54cm [Chest]; 67cm [Length]
Details: Sleeveless; rounded neck
Physical Condition: Some small holes
Material: Cotton
Measurements: 54cm [Chest]; 67cm [Length]
Details: Sleeveless; rounded neck
Physical Condition: Some small holes
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The boutique which was run by Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren at 430 King's Road, London went under a number of names; but traded as Seditionaries between 1976 and 1980. Designs from this period are typically known by the same name.
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Malcolm McLaren was the manager of the Sex Pistols, amongst other bands.