The James Forten Crewneck Sweatshirt is a blue pullover featuring a white circular logo with a ship and the text “James Forten Sailmaker 1798” on the front center, honoring African American entrepreneur James Forten and his historic sailmaking business.

James Forten Crewneck Sweatshirt

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The James Forten Crewneck Sweatshirt is a blue pullover featuring a white circular logo with a ship and the text “James Forten Sailmaker 1798” on the front center, honoring African American entrepreneur James Forten and his historic sailmaking business.
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  • The James Forten Crewneck Sweatshirt is a blue pullover featuring a white circular logo with a ship and the text “James Forten Sailmaker 1798” on the front center, honoring African American entrepreneur James Forten and his historic sailmaking business.
  • The James Forten Crewneck Sweatshirt is shown from the back in royal blue, featuring a small white graphic with thirteen stars in a circle above the text "AMERICAN REVOLUTION" on the upper center near the collar—a subtle tribute to trailblazers like James Forten, an African American entrepreneur whose sailmaking business flourished during this historic era.
James Forten Crewneck Sweatshirt

James Forten Crewneck Sweatshirt

$50.00 USD
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James Forten Crewneck Sweatshirt

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Celebrate the legacy of James Forten, a pioneering African American sailmaker and entrepreneur who built one of Philadelphia's most successful businesses in the early 1800s. His sailmaking business supplied ship builders with quality sails and he employed a diverse workforce that included white and African American men and teens, as well as recent immigrants to Philadelphia. This crewneck sweatshirt honors the thriving enterprise he built.
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