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The Collection of André Leon Talley

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  • The Collection of André Leon Talley
Lot 212

Group of Black Bedazzled NAACP T-Shirts

Estimate: $50 - $100
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Comprising ten crew neck, short-sleeved black cotton t-shirts, with circular NAACP blazon across chest and initials "ALT" or full name "Andre Leon Talley" picked out in black, silver, or gold faceted appliques; together with a single example with praying hands symbol and "born blessed" across chest, "J. Matthews Collection" at proper left front hem. (11 total).

All with manufacturer tags, and size 5XL or 6XL. 

Note: André wore one of these t-shirts to the New Yorkers for Children Spring Dinner Dance at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel on April 8, 2010 in New York City, and to speak on a panel celebrating the premier of the documentary "Ultrasuede: In Search of Halston" during the 2010 Tribeca Film Festival at the School of Visual Arts on April 30, 2010. 

Condition

In good overall condition. 

Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.

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The Collection of André Leon Talley