Upstate New York-themed shop on Threadless
If you're looking for holiday gifts (or, you know, just want a t-shirt): There's a new upstate-themed shop on Threadless, and currently includes nine designs from designers around the New York State. The shop is a collaboration with AIGA Upstate New York.
We liked the design above -- "Upstate Icons" -- by Danielle Podeszek, a designer in Buffalo. It's $20 for a t-shirt / $17 for a tote bag.
(We have to admit to Binghamton icon didn't immediately register for us. Apparently Binghamton is the "Carousel Capital of the World".)
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I knew the carousel thing, but I feel dumb about the red circle and the black and white circle. What are they? (Disclaimer: I am not a NYS native!)
... said S on Nov 27, 2017 at 1:30 PM | link
I think the black/white circle refers to Utica's "half moon" cookies - or black and white cookies if you aren't from Central NY.
Is the red circle maybe an orange circle - for Syracuse Orange?
I'm confused by the symbol above the "grapes".
I like it though!
... said DH on Nov 27, 2017 at 2:03 PM | link
S: It's a half-moon cookie, which is a Utica specialty. It's similar to a black-and-white cookie of the NYC variety, but on a raised cake base instead of shortbread, and with frosting instead of fondant.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_and_white_cookie
... said MW on Nov 27, 2017 at 2:06 PM | link
Not entirely sure, but I believe the red circle is supposed to be an orange, as in the Syracuse University mascot.
... said MW on Nov 27, 2017 at 2:08 PM | link
I'm also confused about the thing above the grapes. It seems to be over Rochester. Some sort of flower maybe?
... said Amy on Nov 27, 2017 at 2:31 PM | link
Rochester was once known as "The Flower City" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rochester,_New_York
... said Andrew on Nov 27, 2017 at 2:48 PM | link
I'd say that flower is a lilac since Rochester is famous for its Lilac Festival.
... said chrisck on Nov 27, 2017 at 2:59 PM | link