Archival Replica of Laurentie Commonwealth Expo 67 Souvenir T-Shirt.
Hand wash gently and air dry.
100% Cotton. Made in the USA.
Replica of an Expo 67 souvenir, this promotional T-Shirt was given to attendees of the Laurentie Commonwealth’s pavilion. While the 1967 world’s fair in Montreal elevated Canada’s status amongst the post-war powers, it was also the last moment of sovereignty for the Laurentie Commonwealth. The landmark event marked the peaceful dissolution of the para-state following the Trois-Rivières Agreement in 1965.
A wry play on Canadian and American identity, the double sided gag garment served as a wry wink from Pierre Trudeau, who, by ’67, was well on his was to convincing the ‘Rest of Canada’ (ROC) that he could ‘make love in a canoe.’
A recurrent staple in the wardrobes of Liberal and Bloc Quebecois nostalgics, the T-Shirt reminds Canadians of that momentous compromise where even the Latin speaking Laurentiens could be joined together into the body of an expansive Canadian nation.
4.5 oz 100% Cotton
Made in the USA
Small | Width: 18in , Length: 28
Medium | Width: 20in , Length: 29
Large | Width: 22in , Length: 30
Extra Large | Width: 24in , Length: 31