COLLECTION III
BUCKTOWN
Cincinnati, Ohio
September 3–6, 1841
Situated along the Ohio River, Bucktown was one of Cincinnati, Ohio’s earliest Black communities and an important gateway between slavery and freedom. During the Cincinnati Riots of 1841, residents organized under Major Wilkerson, a free man of mixed ancestry, to defend their neighborhood against violent attacks, including artillery fire. This collection honors their discipline, resilience, and the enduring legacy of a community determined to protect what it had built.
Fabric: Thick 6.0 oz, 100% U.S. cotton.
Fit: Boxy and modern with dropped, rolled-forward shoulders.
Length: Mid-length (shorter than standard, but not a crop).
Neck: High, wide rib collar.
Cut from a structured 13LM0 silhouette, the Bucktown 1841 Defenders Tee is designed with a boxy, elevated fit that sits heavier and cleaner than a standard everyday shirt. The piece carries a bold collegiate-style front graphic honoring Bucktown, Cincinnati’s historic Black community, and the year 1841 — a moment when Black residents stood together against racial violence.
Part of the Bucktown 1841 Defenders Set, this tee commemorates the Cincinnati Riots of 1841 and the defense led by Major James Wilkerson, who organized Black residents in protecting their neighborhood from mob attacks. The design speaks to resistance, memory, and the discipline of a people who refused to be erased.
Finished in black with distressed white typography, the tee is built to feel both archival and current — a wearable marker of history, pride, and protection.
Cut from a structured 13LM0 silhouette, the Bucktown 1841 Defenders Tee is designed with a boxy, elevated fit that sits heavier and cleaner than a standard everyday shirt. The piece carries a bold collegiate-style front graphic honoring Bucktown, Cincinnati’s historic Black community, and the year 1841 — a moment when Black residents stood together against racial violence.
Part of the Bucktown 1841 Defenders Set, this tee commemorates the Cincinnati Riots of 1841 and the defense led by Major James Wilkerson, who organized Black residents in protecting their neighborhood from mob attacks. The design speaks to resistance, memory, and the discipline of a people who refused to be erased.
Finished in black with distressed white typography, the tee is built to feel both archival and current — a wearable marker of history, pride, and protection.
Fabric: 100% combed cotton (Heather Grey is 90% cotton / 10% polyester)
Texture: Breathable pique weave
Weight: 6.5 oz/yd² (medium weight)
Inseam: 7 inches
Waist: Covered elastic with inside drawstring