Captain Wentworth storybook watercolor design

Captain Wentworth on a natural tee mockup

Classic Books

Captain Wentworth T-shirt

Name: Captain Wentworth T-shirt
Brand: Honeyman Tees

A funny, cute Captain Wentworth gift for an English teacher, book club member or anyone who loves classic English romance novels. The Captain Wentworth T-shirt is a Honeyman Tees print-on-demand tee from the Classic Books collection. The design shows Captain Wentworth in a navy blue naval officer's coat with gold epaulettes and a white waistcoat, his hat tucked under one arm and a handwritten letter in his hand, saying “Waited eight years. Then wrote one letter.” Available on Etsy.

“Waited eight years. Then wrote one letter.”

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About this design

A naval officer's coat with gold epaulettes and a handwritten letter.

The story behind it

In an 1817 English novel, Captain Wentworth and Anne Elliot are parted for more than eight years before he finally writes her a letter declaring his feelings.

Proposed colors: Natural

Mockups show the print at true scale on a size M tee. Colors are proposed, not final.

Where to buy

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Questions about the Captain Wentworth shirt

Who is the Captain Wentworth shirt for?

It is a funny, cute gift for English teachers, book club members and anyone who loves classic English romance novels. It is a unisex tee in a cute chibi storybook-watercolor style, ready to give for birthdays or holidays.

What is the joke on the Captain Wentworth shirt, and what is the story behind it?

The speech bubble says: “Waited eight years. Then wrote one letter.” In an 1817 English novel, Captain Wentworth and Anne Elliot are parted for more than eight years before he finally writes her a letter declaring his feelings.

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.