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Discover the true story behind the iconic cartoon with this Original Betty Boop t-shirt, celebrating Esther Jones, the Black jazz singer who inspired her! Esther Lee Jones, known as “Baby Esther,” was a talented child performer in the 1920s, captivating audiences in Harlem with her unique “baby” singing style and the now-famous “boop-oop-a-doop” . Her performances at legendary clubs like the Cotton Club were a sensation during the vibrant Harlem Renaissance . Animator Max Fleischer openly acknowledged that the distinctive vocal style of Betty Boop, introduced in 1930, was inspired by the jazz culture of the time and specifically by performers like Baby Esther . The “boop-oop-a-doop” that became Betty Boop’s signature phrase originated with Esther Jones . This was confirmed in a 1932 lawsuit where Helen Kane, a white singer, claimed ownership of the phrase. The court ruled against Kane, recognizing Baby Esther’s prior use . While Betty Boop’s visual design had other influences, her iconic voice was directly inspired by Esther Jones . This t-shirt not only features a classic image of Betty Boop above an original image of Esther Jones with the word “Original” below, but it also honors the uncredited contributions of this remarkable Black artist .
This just might be the softest and most comfortable women’s t-shirt you’ll ever own. Combine the relaxed fit and smooth fabric of this tee with jeans to create an effortless every-day outfit, or dress it up with a jacket and dress pants for a business casual look.
• 100% combed and ring-spun cotton
• Heather Prism Lilac & Heather Prism Natural are 99% combed and ring-spun cotton, 1% polyester
• Athletic Heather is 90% combed and ring-spun cotton, 10% polyester
• Other Heather colors are 52% combed and ring-spun cotton, 48% polyester
• Fabric weight: 4.2 oz/y² (142 g/m²)
• Relaxed fit
• Pre-shrunk fabric
• Side-seamed construction
• Crew neck
Own a piece of animation history and celebrate the original Betty Boop with this unique and comfortable t-shirt!
This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!
Age restrictions: For adults
EU Warranty: 2 years
Other compliance information: Meets the flammability level requirements.
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