This premium tee pays tribute to Frederick McKinley Jones, the brilliant inventor whose portable refrigeration system transformed global food transport, medical supply preservation, and everyday life. His groundbreaking 1940 patent laid the foundation for all modern refrigerated trucks.

Front Design

• Clean left-chest typography displaying FREDERICK
  McKINLEY JONES in bold archival style.

• Technical caption referencing his revolutionary refrigeration apparatus patent, including the patent number, filing date, and location.

• Minimal LEGACY + MAKERS branding on the right chest—subtle, curated, and museum-inspired.

Back Design

• A full blueprint-style print of Jones’ refrigeration patent diagrams.

• Detailed schematic linework showing the mechanical layout, cooling system, and portable unit structure.

• Original notations, labels, and figure numbers preserved to maintain the authentic 1940 patent aesthetic.

• A precise, educational graphic that transforms engineering history into wearable art.

Fit & Feel

• Relaxed, slightly oversized silhouette with a premium drape.

• Soft heavyweight cotton that keeps its structure while remaining comfortable for everyday wear.

Meaning

Frederick McKinley Jones reshaped global logistics and saved countless lives through innovation. Wearing this piece is an homage to one of the most impactful—and often overlooked—Black inventors in modern history.