Classic Books

Mrs Bennet T-shirt

Name: Mrs Bennet T-shirt
Brand: Honeyman Tees

A funny, cute Mrs Bennet gift for an English teacher, book club member or anyone who loves classic English romance novels. The Mrs Bennet T-shirt is a Honeyman Tees print-on-demand tee from the Classic Books collection. The design shows Mrs Bennet in a frilled white lace cap and a lavender high-waisted gown, one hand pressed to her chest and the other fluttering a folding fan, saying “Five daughters. Zero husbands. My poor nerves.” Available on Etsy.

“Five daughters. Zero husbands. My poor nerves.”

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About this design

A frilled lace cap, a lavender gown and a fluttering fan.

The story behind it

In a beloved 1813 novel, Mrs. Bennet's great goal is to see all five of her daughters married, and she complains often about her poor nerves.

Proposed colors: White

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

Where to buy

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Questions about the Mrs Bennet shirt

Who is the Mrs Bennet 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 Mrs Bennet shirt, and what is the story behind it?

The speech bubble says: “Five daughters. Zero husbands. My poor nerves.” In a beloved 1813 novel, Mrs. Bennet's great goal is to see all five of her daughters married, and she complains often about her poor nerves.

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.