Jean-Jacques Dessalines Haiti Vintage Stamp T-Shirt
Jean-Jacques Dessalines Haiti Vintage Postage Stamp T-Shirt
Wear the story of the Haitian Revolution. This vintage postage stamp tee features Jean-Jacques Dessalines, the revolutionary leader who declared Haiti independent on January 1, 1804, framed in a Haiti flag perforated border with a red "HAITI" header, the Haitian flag, and a Haitian flag fingerprint.
Why Dessalines Matters
Jean-Jacques Dessalines (1758–1806) was born into slavery in Saint-Domingue and rose to become the general who led Haitian forces to victory over French colonial rule. On January 1, 1804, in Gonaïves, he proclaimed independence and restored the island's Indigenous name, Haïti (Ayiti). The result was the first republic founded by formerly enslaved people of African descent, and the first independent Black nation in the Americas.
That is why Dessalines is a foundational figure in Pan-African thought. His defeat of French colonial forces and the creation of Haiti in 1804 proved that people of African descent could overthrow slavery and build an independent, sovereign state.
Design Details
- Vintage postage stamp art with a Haitian flag-stripe perforated border
- Red "HAITI" header and blue "JEAN-JACQUES DESSALINES" name caption
- Haitian flag held high, with a Haitian flag fingerprint motif
- Part of the World Revolutionary Stamp Collection by Pan-African Legacy House
Tee Details
- Bella+Canvas 3001 unisex jersey tee, a Fourthwall print-on-demand favorite
- 100% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton, soft and lightweight at 4.2 oz (Heather Kelly is a 52% cotton / 48% polyester blend)
- Retail fit, crew neck, side-seamed, with a tear-away label
- Unisex sizing, so check the size chart before ordering
Available Colors
Black, Red, White, Team Purple, Ocean Blue, Heather Kelly, Pink, Gold, Berry, Yellow, and Royal Blue.
Perfect For
Haitian pride, Haitian Flag Day (May 18), Haitian Independence Day (January 1), Haitian Heritage Month, Black History Month, history teachers, Pan-African art collectors, and anyone who loves Caribbean and African diaspora history.
A meaningful gift for Haitian families, history lovers, and everyone who celebrates the first Black republic in the Americas.
Art that inspires!
More details
- Solid colors are 100% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton
- Ash color is 99% combed and ring-spun cotton, 1% polyester
- Heather colors are 52% combed and ring-spun cotton, 48% polyester
- Athletic and Black Heather are 90% combed and ring-spun cotton, 10% polyester
- Heather Prism colors are 99% combed and ring-spun cotton, 1% polyester
- Lightweight fabric (4.2 oz)
- Regular fit
- Unisex sizing
EU GPSR Product Information:
- Manufacturer contact information
- Name: Pan-African Legacy House
- Email: contact@support.youngkevarts.com
- Postal address: PO Box 5696 Santa Monica, CA 90405
- Additional information: This product is made for adults. 2 year warranty in EEA and UK, established by Directive 1999/44/EC.
Quality Guarantee & Returns
- Quality is guaranteed. If there is a print error or visible quality issue, we'll replace or refund it.
- Because the products are made to order, we do not accept general returns or sizing-related returns.
Jean-Jacques Dessalines Haiti Vintage Stamp T-Shirt Size Guide
| Size label | Length | Width |
|---|---|---|
|
XS
|
27
|
16 1/2
|
|
S
|
28
|
18
|
|
M
|
29
|
20
|
|
L
|
30
|
22
|
|
XL
|
31
|
24
|
|
2XL
|
32
|
26
|
|
3XL
|
33
|
28
|
|
4XL
|
34
|
30
|
|
5XL
|
35
|
32
|
