Jeans worn by Herman Wallace while incarcerated

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Dark blue jeans worn by Herman Wallace while incarcerated at Elayn Hunt Correctional Center in Louisiana.. The cotton jeans feature stylized back pockets, belt loops, front pockets, button and zipper fly, and an engraved brown leather brand patch. The word “HUNT” is printed vertically in orange ink along the proper left leg. On the inside of the jeans, at the yoke, at two fabric tags – one embroidered with the brand name and logo. The second tag reads: [ 32 / MADE IN CHINA . RN# 125272 / L : 31 / MACHINE WASH / COLD / WITH LIKE COLORS / IN GENTLE CYCLE / TUMBLE DRY LOW / COOL IRON / AS NEEDED / 55% RAMIE / 45% COTTON].

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