Victorian Playwright storybook watercolor design

Victorian Playwright on a white tee mockup

Classic Books

Victorian Playwright T-shirt

Name: Victorian Playwright T-shirt
Brand: Honeyman Tees

A funny, cute Oscar Wilde gift for an English teacher, theater teacher, librarian or anyone who loves classic plays and witty authors. The Victorian Playwright T-shirt is a Honeyman Tees print-on-demand tee from the Classic Books collection. The design shows a Victorian playwright with wavy dark hair, a plum velvet jacket, a silk cravat and a green carnation, holding a white lily, saying “Velvet suit, one lily, many opinions.” Available on Etsy.

“Velvet suit, one lily, many opinions.”

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About this design

A plum velvet jacket, a green carnation and a white lily.

The story behind it

Victorian London's most famous playwright and wit was known for his flamboyant style, from velvet suits to lilies, and for clever remarks people still quote today.

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.

Questions about the Victorian Playwright shirt

Who is the Victorian Playwright shirt for?

It is a funny, cute gift for English teachers, librarians and anyone who loves classic authors and their books. 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 Victorian Playwright shirt, and what is the story behind it?

The speech bubble says: “Velvet suit, one lily, many opinions.” Victorian London's most famous playwright and wit was known for his flamboyant style, from velvet suits to lilies, and for clever remarks people still quote today.

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.