Original Art Series Cotton Tees

One original artwork for every town, printed large across the back. Every design here is a town — 154 American towns and cities across Alaska, California, Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, and Texas, each drawn in the language of the mid-century travel poster: flat colour, strong geometry, the town name set large. Amarillo is lowriders under a wide sunset, Anchorage is a sled team on a white road, Austin is light trails through downtown at night. The small town logo sits at the left chest, so the shirt reads quiet from the front and tells the whole story from behind.

Find your town — then wear it back to front.

Where you're from. Where you love. Where you explored. Where you belong.

QUICK FACTS

  • 154 towns and cities, across six states — one original artwork each.
  • 6.1 oz heavyweight cotton in a 100% ring-spun 30-singles knit, with a tubular body, twill-taped neck and shoulders, double-needle collar and hems, and a tag-free neckline.
  • Garment-dyed: the shirt is dyed after it is sewn rather than as flat cloth. That is what gives it the soft, broken-in hand from the first wear, the slightly uneven depth of colour, and almost no shrinkage — it is pre-shrunk by the dye process itself.
  • Relaxed straight fit. Sizes S through 2XL.
  • Seven colours, all in the muted range garment-dyeing does best: White, Ivory, Granite, Pepper, Bay, Light Green, and Washed Denim.
  • Full-colour artwork on the back, single-colour town logo at the left chest.
  • Made to order after you buy it, in small batches. Nothing is warehoused, so nothing goes to landfill unsold.
  • Profits support hunger-relief programs in the regions these collections feature.

These are not the town emblem logos that run through the rest of the store. The Original Art Series is a separate body of work in the travel-poster tradition — the visual language of the 1930s railway and airline posters, and of the WPA park series that followed: flat planes of colour, hard geometry, a horizon held low, and the place name doing the talking. People buy these for the place they grew up in, the place they left, and the place they still intend to reach. Every town here has its own written history, gathered at the town histories and travel hub.

States: Alaska · California · Connecticut · Florida · Hawaii · Texas · Town Histories & Travel

Wear Local. Feed Local. Stay Classic.

Product FAQs

How does your sizing work?

Because items are made to order, we can’t accept returns for sizing or color choices. We do accept returns for defects, misprints, or shipping damage. Please review the detailed photos and descriptions before purchasing. Women’s fitted tees run small; if you prefer a looser fit on that or any item, consider sizing up.

How do I send gifts?

All items ship without prices and include a simple packing slip for easy gifting. Enter the recipient’s shipping address and your billing address at checkout. Use your contact info to receive tracking updates. Orders typically arrive within 6–11 business days—please allow extra time for time-sensitive gifts.

How do I care for my item?

For apparel: wash cold, inside-out, with like colors; avoid bleach and high heat; tumble dry low or hang dry. For embroidery, iron inside-out to protect the stitching. See specific care instructions in product descriptions and also follow general best practices in caring for your items for long term enjoyment.

How are items made and when will they arrive?

We make each item on demand using premium blanks, embroidery, and soft-hand prints. Production usually takes 2–5 business days (excluding weekends and holidays). You’ll receive tracking once shipped. We currently ship to U.S. addresses via USPS, UPS, or FedEx. Most orders arrive within 6–11 business days.

What’s the return/exchange policy?

We accept returns for defects, misprints, or damage on arrival. Report issues within 30 days with photos and your order number, and we’ll replace or refund. Size or color changes aren’t supported after purchase, so please consult size charts before ordering if you are at all unsure.

Who are we?

Merlin Classics is a volunteer-run, AI-assisted apparel project celebrating timeless local style. Every item is made to order, and profits (revenue minus external product/marketing cost) support hunger-relief programs in the communities our collections spotlight. Classic looks, real local impact—every purchase helps.