Martha Washington

This t-shirt sheds light on the often-overlooked complexities of Martha Washington’s life and legacy. Known as the first First Lady of the United States, Martha was deeply entrenched in the institution of slavery, benefitting from the labor of enslaved individuals throughout her life. This design aims to confront the uncomfortable truths of her role in perpetuating slavery and to honor the resilience of those who sought freedom, such as Ona Judge, who escaped her servitude under Martha’s ownership.