According to blues legend Bessie Smith’s son, when a car dealer snidely told her there was ‘no way a negro woman could afford a Cadillac’, she went to her bank, withdrew enough money to buy a house, threw it in the salesman’s face, told him to ‘f___ himself’ and drove away in the car.

This is a 4.3 oz 100% combed ringspun cotton fine jersey Bluescentric brand official Professor Longhair ringer t shirt. It features side seams and contrasting 1x1 baby rib binded collar and sleeves. 

Official Professor Longhair! Every sale directly benefits SongByrd, Inc. which represents Fess' estate. 

Released for Quarantine Mardi Gras 2021! The design reads "Fess Gumbo" and "Professor Longhair", and features an original three-tone image of Henry Roeland "Roy" Byrd, the piano genius who defined New Orleans music. 

Weight 0.37 lbs
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RINGER NATURAL/BLACK TRIM

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S, M, L, XL, 2XL

T-shirt size chart
Size Width Length
S 18″ 28″
M 20″ 29″
L 22″ 30″
XL 24″ 31″
2XL 26″ 32″
3XL 28″ 33″
4XL 30″ 34″
5XL 32″ 35″