T-Shirt Quilts Chronicle Labor Movement History ; Exhibit On Display at Haledon's Botto House

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HALEDON "Look for the union label," urged the anthem of the International Ladies' Garment Workers Union, calling on consumers to buy only clothes with a tag certifying the item was made by union members.

"Look for the union logo" could be the slogan of "The Shirts Off Our Back," an exhibit on display at the American Labor Museum/Botto House National Landmark in Haledon. Scores of emblems, insignia, mottos and designs can be found in the collection of union T-shirts that have been sewn into quilts and hung on the second floor of the museum.

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T-Shirt Quilts Chronicle Labor Movement History ; Exhibit On Display at Haledon's Botto House

Black T-shirts from Teamsters Union locals are emblazoned with heavy trucks, spread-winged ea...

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