Allen & Ginter “African” Satire Tee – Reclaimed Vintage Tobacco Ad Print - Unisex organic mid-light t-shirt
Lifted from a late 19th-century trading card in the World’s Smokers series by Allen & Ginter (yep, the tobacco company), this caricature was once used to exoticize and commodify African identity for commercial gain. Originally printed in the U.S. as part of a marketing push for cigarettes, these cards were distributed between 1888–1890, pairing ethnographic illustrations with stereotypes designed to sell smokes, not truth.
We’re not here to glorify that — we’re here to reclaim it.
Part of our Colonial Reruns Collection, this tee reframes forgotten ephemera through a modern lens: as commentary, as conversation starter, and as a reminder that what was once caricature can now be context. For those who want their clothes to mean something — with edge, with purpose, and with history baked in.
Printed sustainably, worn consciously.
Meet your new favorite tee: it’s eco-friendly, organic, and chic. Made from 100% organic cotton, it’s soft like a cloud but sturdy enough for all your mid-season adventures. Topped with a classic fit, this t-shirt is the perfect choice.
• 100% organic combed ring-spun cotton
• Fabric weight: 4.6 oz./yd.² (155 g/m²)
• Regular fit
• Set-in sleeves
• 1 × 1 rib at collar
• Double-needle topstitch on the sleeves and bottom hems
• Self-fabric neck tape on the inside of the back
• The fabric of this product holds certifications for its organic cotton content under GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) and OCS (Organic Content Standard)
• Blank product sourced from Bangladesh
This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!
Size guide
| LENGTH (inches) | CHEST (inches) | SLEEVE LENGTH (inches) | |
| S | 28 | 13 ⅜-14 ⅝ | 8 ¼ |
| M | 29 ⅛ | 15 -16 ⅛ | 8 ½ |
| L | 29 ⅞ | 16 ½-17 ¾ | 8 ⅝ |
| XL | 31 ⅛ | 18 ⅛-19 ¼ | 8 ⅞ |
| 2XL | 32 ⅛ | 19 ¾-20 ⅞ | 9 |
| LENGTH (cm) | CHEST (cm) | SLEEVE LENGTH (cm) | |
| S | 71 | 34-37 | 21 |
| M | 74 | 38-41 | 21.5 |
| L | 76 | 42-45 | 22 |
| XL | 79 | 46-49 | 22.5 |
| 2XL | 81.5 | 50-53 | 23 |
No returns or exchanges for buyer’s remorse or incorrect size, all products are printed on demand and cannot be exchanged.