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Jo March T-shirt

A funny, cute Jo March gift for an English teacher, librarian or anyone who loves classic literature. The Jo March T-shirt is a Honeyman Tees print-on-demand tee from the Classic Books collection. The design shows Jo March in a dark pinafore dress with a red bow in her hair, holding a quill and a handwritten manuscript, saying “Sold my hair. Kept my opinions.” Available on Etsy.

“Sold my hair. Kept my opinions.”

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About this design

A dark pinafore, a red bow, a quill and a manuscript.

The story behind it

In an 1868 American novel, Jo March cuts off her long hair and sells it for 25 dollars to help pay for her mother's trip to see their father, who is ill in a Civil War hospital. Her opinions stay exactly as they were.

Proposed colors: White

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 Jo March shirt

Who is the Jo March shirt for?

It is a funny, cute gift for English teachers, librarians and anyone who loves classic literature. 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 Jo March shirt, and what is the story behind it?

The speech bubble says: “Sold my hair. Kept my opinions.” In an 1868 American novel, Jo March cuts off her long hair and sells it for 25 dollars to help pay for her mother's trip to see their father, who is ill in a Civil War hospital. Her opinions stay exactly as they were.

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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