Colonial Patriot Signature Shirt, Founding Era History Teacher Gift, Declaration Signer Tee, Fourth of July Gift for Civics Teachers

Sign big. The king needs glasses. A chibi storybook-watercolor colonial patriot tee for history teachers, civics classes, Founding Era fans and Fourth of July cookouts.

THE STORY BEHIND IT
The Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. The president of the Congress signed the parchment copy first, on August 2, 1776, with a bold, oversized signature. A popular legend says he wrote it that big so King George III could read it without his spectacles, but historians have found no evidence for the tale.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT
- Colonial patriot signature shirt: a watercolor chibi patriot in a blue tricorn hat, powdered curled wig and blue frock coat holds a giant white feather quill and a parchment scroll with a swirling flourish, and his speech bubble says "Sign big. The king needs glasses."
- For history and social studies teachers, civics classes, Founding Era fans and Fourth of July gatherings
- Big, bold speech-bubble joke, with the design printed 10 to 12 inches wide, depending on size, so it reads across the room
- Original chibi watercolor art by Honeyman Tees: gold-trimmed blue tricorn, curled white wig, lace jabot, tan waistcoat, white stockings and buckled black shoes
- Soft, comfy tee, made to order and printed to last

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.