60617 Tale T-Shirt (JMC) — "Where Legends Are Born" Chicago Vintage Poster Tee
MR JMC
60617: A Tale of the Southeast Side Bargain Town runs, Heinie’s fire, Capri’s Pizza, Cocula—every corner had flavor, every block had a story. Commercial Ave raised us Goldblatt’s, Gayety's, Woolworth’s, Gomez, Fannie May, ETC… and that trolley from downtown to “Uptown 60617.” From Torrence to Ewing, crossing those bridges over the Calumet wasn’t just travel it was a rite of passage. Born at South Chicago Community Hospital. Raised by the block. Built by the community. It wasn’t perfect, but when it mattered, we came together.Real ones know. Southeast Side forever.
This sturdy cotton tee wears like hometown pride. The front panel shows a vintage-inspired cityscape with bold lettering—A 60617 Tale—nestled above the phrase Where Legends Are Born. Colors are muted and weathered for a lived-in, archival look that reads like a postcard from the neighborhood. Slip it on for slow mornings at the corner cafe, late-night shows, or a walk past familiar blocks. The classic crew neck and relaxed cut keep things comfortable while the durable, smooth knit holds print detail sharply wash after wash. It feels like the shirt you reach for when you want to carry a piece of place with you.
Product features
- 100% cotton medium-weight fabric (180 g/m²) for year-round comfort
- Tubular construction without side seams for cleaner look and reduced waste
- Ribbed knit collar and shoulder tape to retain shape and resist stretching
- Dual DTF and DTG printing for crisp, detailed sleeve and front artwork
- Tear-away label, Oeko-Tex certified, ethically sourced US cotton
Care instructions
- Non-chlorine: bleach as needed
- Do not iron
- Do not dryclean
- Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F)
- Tumble dry: low heat
Fabric
Made from specially spun fibers that make a very strong and smooth fabric that is perfect for printing. The "Natural" color is made with unprocessed cotton, which results in small black flecks throughout the fabric
Without side seams
Knitted in one piece using tubular knit, it reduces fabric waste and makes the garment more attractive
Ribbed knit collar without seam
Ribbed knit makes the collar highly elastic and helps retain its shape
Shoulder tape
Twill tape covers the shoulder seams to stabilize the back of the garment and prevent stretching
Fiber composition
Solid colors are 100% cotton; Heather colors, Tweed, and Russet are 50% cotton, 50% polyester; Sport Grey and Antique colors are 90% cotton, 10% polyester;
Age restrictions
For adults
Warranty
EU warranty - 2 years
Other compliance information
Meets the flammability, lead, cadmium, phthalates and formaldehyde level requirements.
Country of origin
Made in Nicaragua
Dual Printing Techniques
Sleeve prints (for Print Clever and Underground Threads) and inner neck labels are printed using Direct-to-Film (DTF) printing, ensuring crisp, detailed designs. Meanwhile, the remaining print areas are produced with Direct-to-Garment (DTG) printing.
Non-chlorine: bleach as needed; Do not iron; Do not dryclean; Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F); Tumble dry: low heat.
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