Phillis Wheatley's Verse Denim Shorts
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The Story Behind This Print
From Dust to Bloom
Phillis Wheatley's Verse
Phillis Wheatley (c. 1753–1784) — named after the slave ship that carried her and the family that enslaved her — was kidnapped from West Africa as a child and brought to Boston. In 1773, she became the first African American woman to publish a book of poetry — Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral. George Washington himself wrote to praise her work. Our print honors her literary triumph with open poetry books, quill pens, white doves of freedom, and laurel branches on parchment-toned denim.
"She wrote her way home when home was taken from her. Two hundred years later, we still read her verse."
Source: Vincent Carretta, Phillis Wheatley: Biography of a Genius in Bondage (2011); Wheatley original edition (1773, public domain). This print honors the historical legacy described above. We approach this story with the respect and gravity it deserves.
Details
• 5-pocket Western styling
• Raw-edge hem with subtle fraying
• Belt loops and zip fly with button closure
• Allover original print — poetry books, quill pens, white doves, laurel branches on bone denim
Fabric & Care
• Weight: 8–9 oz — structured with comfortable stretch
• Machine wash cold, tumble dry low
Fit Guide
• Mid-rise waist with a relaxed thigh
• Inseam hits mid-thigh — see Size Chart for exact measurements
• Pair with a snap shirt or tank for the full look
