Mr Knightley storybook watercolor design

Classic Books

Mr Knightley T-shirt

Name: Mr Knightley T-shirt
Brand: Honeyman Tees

A funny, cute Mr Knightley gift for an English teacher, book club member or anyone who loves classic English romance novels. The Mr Knightley T-shirt is a Honeyman Tees print-on-demand tee from the Classic Books collection. The design shows Mr Knightley in a green tailcoat, cream cravat, tan waistcoat and breeches and tall brown boots, arms crossed with a patient little smile, saying “I scold because I care. Mostly.” Available on Etsy.

“I scold because I care. Mostly.”

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About this design

A green tailcoat, tall brown boots and arms crossed.

The story behind it

In an 1815 English novel, Mr. Knightley is about the only person who ever scolds Emma, and he does it because he cares about her.

Proposed colors: Natural

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 Knightley shirt

Who is the Mr Knightley shirt for?

It is a funny, cute gift for English teachers, book club members and anyone who loves classic English romance novels. Cute chibi storybook-watercolor art makes it a giftable shirt for birthdays, end-of-year thank-yous and holidays.

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

The speech bubble says: “I scold because I care. Mostly.” In an 1815 English novel, Mr. Knightley is about the only person who ever scolds Emma, and he does it because he cares about her.

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.