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The Turn of the Screw Governess T-shirt

A funny, cute The Turn of the Screw Governess gift for an English teacher, librarian or anyone who loves ghost stories and spooky-season classics. The Turn of the Screw Governess T-shirt is a Honeyman Tees print-on-demand tee from the Classic Books collection. The design shows a young governess in a dark Victorian dress with a white ruffled collar, holding a lit candle beside a little girl in a white pinafore with a rag doll, and a small white ghost behind them, saying “Ghosts weren't in the job description.” Available on Etsy.

“Ghosts weren't in the job description.”

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About this design

A lit candle, a white ruffled collar, a rag doll and a small white ghost.

The story behind it

Published in 1898, this ghost novella follows a young governess hired to look after two children at a remote country house, where she believes she sees ghosts. Readers have debated for over a century whether the ghosts are real, which keeps it a favorite of English classes and spooky-season reading lists.

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 The Turn of the Screw Governess shirt

Who is the The Turn of the Screw Governess shirt for?

It is a funny, cute gift for English teachers, librarians and anyone who loves ghost stories and spooky-season classics. The cute chibi storybook-watercolor art makes it an easy gift for birthdays, holidays and thank-yous.

What is the joke on the The Turn of the Screw Governess shirt, and what is the story behind it?

The speech bubble says: “Ghosts weren't in the job description.” Published in 1898, this ghost novella follows a young governess hired to look after two children at a remote country house, where she believes she sees ghosts. Readers have debated for over a century whether the ghosts are real, which keeps it a favorite of English classes and spooky-season reading lists.

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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