Montgolfier Brothers Shirt, Funny Hot Air Balloon Tee, Science Teacher Gift, French History Gift, Balloon Lover Gift, Chibi Watercolor

The sheep flew first. Obviously. A chibi storybook-watercolor Montgolfier brothers tee for hot-air balloon fans, science and physics teachers, French and history buffs and anyone who knows who really got off the ground first.

THE STORY BEHIND IT
On September 19, 1783, the papermaking Montgolfier brothers of France sent a blue-and-gold hot-air balloon up at Versailles in front of King Louis XVI and a big crowd. Its first passengers were a sheep, a duck and a rooster, who floated for about eight minutes and landed safely, two months before the first people flew free in a Montgolfier balloon on November 21, 1783.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT
- Funny Montgolfier brothers shirt: the two watercolor chibi brothers in tricorn hats, one in a brown coat and one in royal blue, stand beside a blue-and-cream hot-air balloon with a fluffy sheep in the basket and say "The sheep flew first. Obviously."
- For hot-air balloon fans, science, physics and STEM teachers, French teachers, history buffs and anyone who loves the story of how people first took to the sky
- Big, bold speech-bubble joke, with the design printed 10.5 to 12 inches wide, depending on size, so it reads across the room
- Original chibi watercolor art by Honeyman Tees: powdered curled white hair tied with black ribbons, frock coats with gold buttons, white stockings, buckled black shoes, and a balloon with gold swags and a wicker basket
- Soft, comfy tee, made to order and printed to last; a funny gift for the balloon lover or history teacher in your life

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.

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.