Classic Books

Mr Collins T-shirt

Name: Mr Collins T-shirt
Brand: Honeyman Tees

A funny, cute Mr Collins gift for an English teacher, book club member or anyone who loves classic English romance novels. The Mr Collins T-shirt is a Honeyman Tees print-on-demand tee from the Classic Books collection. The design shows Mr Collins, a round-faced clergyman with a beaming smile, in a black coat and white preaching bands, one hand on his heart and a book of sermons under his arm, saying “I'll propose to someone by Thursday.” Available on Etsy.

“I'll propose to someone by Thursday.”

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About this design

A black coat, white preaching bands and a book of sermons.

The story behind it

In a beloved 1813 novel, Mr. Collins proposes to Elizabeth Bennet, and after she turns him down he is engaged to her friend Charlotte Lucas within about three days.

Proposed colors: Heather Gray

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.

Questions about the Mr Collins shirt

Who is the Mr Collins shirt for?

It is a funny, cute gift for English teachers, book club members and anyone who loves classic English romance novels. The cute chibi storybook-watercolor art makes it an easy gift for birthdays, holidays and thank-yous.

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

The speech bubble says: “I'll propose to someone by Thursday.” In a beloved 1813 novel, Mr. Collins proposes to Elizabeth Bennet, and after she turns him down he is engaged to her friend Charlotte Lucas within about three days.

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.