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Gulliver T-shirt

A funny, cute Gulliver gift for an English teacher, librarian or anyone who loves classic adventure stories. The Gulliver T-shirt is a Honeyman Tees print-on-demand tee from the Classic Books collection. The design shows Gulliver pinned to the ground by tiny Lilliputians with ropes and ladders, saying “Sorry, I'm a little tied up.” Available on Etsy.

“Sorry, I'm a little tied up.”

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About this design

Pinned down by tiny Lilliputians with ropes and ladders.

The story behind it

Jonathan Swift's Gulliver's Travels was first published on October 28, 1726. In it, Gulliver wakes up after a shipwreck to find himself tied to the ground by the tiny people of Lilliput.

Proposed colors: Navy

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

Where to buy

Available on Etsy: see this tee on Etsy (opens in a new tab). See all our shops or follow on Instagram (opens in a new tab) for new drops.

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Questions about the Gulliver shirt

Who is the Gulliver shirt for?

It is a funny, cute gift for English teachers, librarians and anyone who loves classic adventure stories. The kawaii-style chibi art is storybook watercolor, so the shirt works as a thoughtful gift for any occasion.

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

The speech bubble says: “Sorry, I'm a little tied up.” Jonathan Swift's Gulliver's Travels was first published on October 28, 1726. In it, Gulliver wakes up after a shipwreck to find himself tied to the ground by the tiny people of Lilliput.

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.

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