Turn of the Screw Shirt, Funny Governess Gift, 1898 Ghost Novella Tee, English Teacher Gift, Spooky Season Book Lover Shirt

Ghosts weren't in the job description. A chibi storybook-watercolor governess tee for English teachers, literature lovers and spooky-season readers.

A funny, cute Turn of the Screw Governess gift for an English teacher, librarian or anyone who loves ghost stories and spooky-season classics.

THE STORY BEHIND IT
Published in 1898, this ghost novella follows a young governess hired to look after two children at a remote country house, where she believes she sees ghosts. Readers have debated for over a century whether the ghosts are real, which keeps it a favorite of English classes and spooky-season reading lists.

ABOUT THE SHIRT
- Bella+Canvas 3001 unisex jersey tee, 4.2 oz, crew neck, side-seamed
- Solid colors are 100% combed and ring-spun cotton. Athletic Heather is 90% cotton / 10% polyester. Heather Peach and Dark Grey Heather are 52% cotton / 48% polyester.
- Pick your color from the color menu.

FIT
Unisex fit. Women: size down for a closer fit. Men: order your usual size.

SIZE CHART (inches, measured flat, +/- 1 in)
S: 18 wide x 28 long
M: 20 wide x 29 long
L: 22 wide x 30 long
XL: 24 wide x 31 long
2XL: 26 wide x 32 long
3XL: 28 wide x 33 long
Width is measured across the chest, 1 inch below the armholes. Length is measured from the top of the shoulder to the hem.

PRINT
Printed with direct-to-garment (DTG) printing, so the ink goes into the fabric instead of sitting on top like a heavy transfer.

MADE TO ORDER AND SHIPPING
- Every shirt is printed just for you after you order. Production takes 3-10 days, then your order ships by USPS.
- Ships from the US: Printify's US print provider prints and ships your order.
- FREE SHIPPING on US orders. Free shipping applies to US addresses only.

CARE
Machine wash cold, inside out, with like colors. Tumble dry low or hang to dry. Do not iron directly on the print. Do not bleach or dry clean.

GIFTING
A thoughtful gift for birthdays, holidays, teachers and friends. Because every shirt is made to order, please order a little early for holidays.

ABOUT HONEYMAN TEES
Honeyman Tees is a small shop started by Chris, an attorney by day who loves history and classical music. Every design is an original storybook-watercolor character from history, books, faith and the holidays.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who is the Turn of the Screw Governess shirt for?
It is a funny, cute gift for English teachers, librarians and anyone who loves ghost stories and spooky-season classics. The cute chibi storybook-watercolor art makes it an easy gift for birthdays, holidays and thank-yous.

What is the joke on the Turn of the Screw Governess shirt, and what is the story behind it?
The speech bubble says: “Ghosts weren't in the job description.” Published in 1898, this ghost novella follows a young governess hired to look after two children at a remote country house, where she believes she sees ghosts. Readers have debated for over a century whether the ghosts are real, which keeps it a favorite of English classes and spooky-season reading lists.

Is the shirt printed to order, and how does shipping work?
Yes, every shirt is printed to order, so production takes 3-10 days before it ships. Shipping is free to US addresses.

AI DISCLOSURE AND PRODUCTION PARTNER
AI disclosure: This design was created with the help of AI image tools, then edited and finished by Honeyman Tees. Our production partner, Printify, prints and ships every order.