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  • May include: A black t-shirt featuring a graphic of a chibi-style character in a blue Victorian-era dress holding punch cards. A speech bubble next to the character contains the text: I wrote code before computers. Flex.
  • May include: A black t-shirt featuring a graphic of a person in a blue dress holding punch cards. A speech bubble next to the figure contains the text: I wrote code before computers. Flex. The design is centered on the front of the garment.
  • May include: A black t-shirt featuring a cartoon illustration of a person in a blue Victorian-style dress holding punch cards and papers. A speech bubble contains the text: I wrote code before computers. Flex.
  • May include: A black t-shirt featuring a cartoon illustration of a person in a blue Victorian-style dress holding punch cards and papers. A speech bubble next to the character contains the text: I wrote code before computers. Flex.
  • May include: A navy blue t-shirt featuring a cartoon illustration of a person in a blue Victorian-style dress holding punch cards and papers. A speech bubble next to the figure contains the text: I wrote code before computers. Flex.
  • May include: A dark heather gray t-shirt featuring a cartoon illustration of a person in a blue dress holding punch cards and papers. A speech bubble next to the figure contains the text: I wrote code before computers. Flex.
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  • May include: A white t-shirt featuring a cartoon illustration of a person in a blue Victorian-style dress holding punch cards. A speech bubble next to the character contains the text: I wrote code before computers. Flex.
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Ada Lovelace Shirt, Programmer Gift, Women in STEM Coding History Tee, Computer Science Teacher Shirt for Coders and CS Grads

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May include: A black t-shirt featuring a cartoon illustration of a person in a blue dress holding punch cards and papers. A speech bubble contains the text: I wrote code before computers. Flex. The character has dark hair and wears dark boots.

A speech bubble brags that she wrote code before computers existed. A chibi storybook-watercolor Ada Lovelace tee for coders, computer science teachers and women in STEM.

THE STORY BEHIND IT
In 1843 Ada Lovelace published notes on a mechanical computer that was designed but never built, including a step-by-step method for it to calculate numbers. It is often called the first computer program.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT
- Funny Ada Lovelace shirt: the watercolor chibi Ada Lovelace in a blue 1840s dress, holding punch cards and her notes, with a speech bubble bragging that she wrote code before computers existed
- For software engineers, computer science teachers and students, coding clubs, Ada Lovelace Day in October and anyone who loves the history of computing
- Big, bold speech-bubble joke, with the design printed about 10 to 12 inches wide, depending on size, so it reads across the room
- Original chibi watercolor art by Honeyman Tees: Ada Lovelace in a blue 1840s dress holding punch cards and her notes
- 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.

HoneymanTeesShop made this item with help from
Printify, Wilmington, DE

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  • Returns and exchanges
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  • Ships from
    Hialeah, FL
  • Cost to ship
    FREE to United States, 43215

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