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Mary Lennox T-shirt

A funny, cute Mary Lennox gift for a librarian, elementary school teacher or anyone who loves children's classics. The Mary Lennox T-shirt is a Honeyman Tees print-on-demand tee from the Classic Books collection. The design shows a girl in a long black coat and boots holding up a key with a robin perched on it, a skipping rope in her other hand and purple crocuses at her feet, saying “The robin found the key. I'm taking credit.” Available on Etsy.

“The robin found the key. I'm taking credit.”

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About this design

A black coat, a key with a robin on it, a skipping rope and crocuses.

The story behind it

Frances Hodgson Burnett's 1911 children's novel follows Mary Lennox, a sour, lonely girl sent to live in a big house on the Yorkshire moors. A friendly robin shows her where the key to a long-locked garden lies buried, and the story grows from there.

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 Mary Lennox shirt

Who is the Mary Lennox shirt for?

It is a funny, cute gift for librarians, elementary school teachers and anyone who loves children's classics. 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 Mary Lennox shirt, and what is the story behind it?

The speech bubble says: “The robin found the key. I'm taking credit.” Frances Hodgson Burnett's 1911 children's novel follows Mary Lennox, a sour, lonely girl sent to live in a big house on the Yorkshire moors. A friendly robin shows her where the key to a long-locked garden lies buried, and the story grows from there.

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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