Thomas Paine storybook watercolor design

Founders & Presidents

Thomas Paine T-shirt

Name: Thomas Paine T-shirt
Brand: Honeyman Tees

A funny, cute Thomas Paine gift for a history teacher, social studies teacher or anyone who loves American history. The Thomas Paine T-shirt is a Honeyman Tees print-on-demand tee from the Founders & Presidents collection. The design shows Thomas Paine in a powdered wig and brown coat, holding a small pamphlet, a quill behind him, saying “Wrote a pamphlet. Started a country.” Our Etsy shop is open. Amazon and our own shop are coming soon.

“Wrote a pamphlet. Started a country.”

About this design

A powdered wig, a brown coat and a small pamphlet in hand.

The story behind it

Thomas Paine's 1776 pamphlet, published in January of that year, spread through the colonies within months and helped convince Americans to declare independence.

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 Thomas Paine shirt

Who is the Thomas Paine shirt for?

It is a funny, cute gift for history teachers, social studies teachers and anyone who loves American history. 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 Thomas Paine shirt, and what is the story behind it?

The speech bubble says: “Wrote a pamphlet. Started a country.” Thomas Paine's 1776 pamphlet, published in January of that year, spread through the colonies within months and helped convince Americans to declare independence.

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.