Where is the artwork printed?

The town logo is on the front; the original artwork is printed large on the back. Relaxed, straight unisex silhouette in 6.1 oz garment-dyed cotton.

Is Hawleywood a real place?

Not on a map. It is a neon-signed town that exists on one New England farm, a play on Hollywood and on Hawleyville, Connecticut. The merchandise is real.

Made to order in the USA; each piece is printed or finished when the order comes in and shipped free in the U.S.

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Hawleywood Vintage Retro Heavy Cotton Art Series Tee - Live the Dream

$32.00 USD

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Hawleywood on a heavyweight garment-dyed 6.1 oz ring-spun cotton tee with the artwork printed on the back, for the dreamer who lives it anyway. On it, the Live the Dream mark, the hillside sign in neon script with the motto beneath it.

The Original Art Series tee is the one with the picture on it: logo small on the front, the full artwork across the back, on a heavyweight garment-dyed cotton that only gets softer. It is the tee people stop you about.

Hawleywood is a town that exists on one New England farm and nowhere else: a hillside sign in neon script, double rainbows over the pasture, palm trees that have no business surviving a Connecticut January and do. It is a running joke that became a place, and the place got a motto: Live the Dream. The name is a wink at Hollywood and a nod to Hawleyville, the old railroad village in Newtown, Connecticut, named for the Hawley family who farmed it.

The designs come out of that invented skyline: the neon sign, the lace and pinwheel logos, the bullseye, the round seal, all drawn in the colors of a 1950s roadside at dusk. They are for the people who know the farm and for the larger club of people who have a dream, a piece of land or a sign of their own and intend to keep living it. The Live the Dream line is the one that explains itself.

The Original Art Series tee crafted from soft heavy weight garment-dyed premium 6.1 oz ring-spun U.S. cotton pairs a soft, lived-in hand with enduring structure. A relaxed, straight silhouette and tubular knit body deliver clean lines that layer effortlessly, while double-needle hems and a smooth, tag-free neckline ensure long-wear comfort. Finished with the small front mark on the front with bold original art on the back, it’s a refined essential that feels broken-in from day one yet built to last — designed to complement everything from worn denim to a sharp blazer.

	S	M	L	XL	2XL
Width, in	18.25	20.25	22.00	24.00	26.00
Length, in	26.62	28.00	29.37	30.75	31.62
Sleeve length from center back, in	16.25	17.75	19.00	20.50	21.75
Size tolerance, in	1.50	1.50	1.50	1.50	1.50

QUICK FACTS — HAWLEYWOOD ART SERIES COTTON TEE — LIVE THE DREAM

Series: Hawleywood

Art: The Live the Dream mark, the hillside sign in neon script with the motto beneath it

Blank: Original Art Series tee, relaxed straight silhouette, tubular knit body

Fabric: Heavyweight garment-dyed 6.1 oz ring-spun U.S. cotton

Print: Town logo front, original art back

Details: Double-needle hems, tag-free neckline

Colors: 9 offered

Sizes: S, M, L, XL, 2XL

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Product FAQs

How does your sizing work?

Every item is made to order, so please check the size chart on this page before you buy. Women's fitted tees run small; size up for a looser fit. Caps are one size with an adjustable strap.

How are items made and when will they arrive?

We make each item to order using premium blanks, embroidery and soft-hand prints. Production takes 2-5 business days (weekends and holidays excluded), then 4-10 days in transit via USPS, UPS or FedEx to U.S. addresses; most orders arrive within 6-15 business days. You'll get a tracking link the moment it ships. Any current shipping offer is shown in the bar at the top of every page and applies automatically at checkout, no code needed.

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What's the return policy?

Made-to-order items can't be returned or exchanged for size or color, so please use the size chart and photos before ordering. If anything arrives defective, misprinted or damaged, send a photo and your order number within 30 days and we'll replace it or refund you.

How do I care for my item?

Apparel: wash cold, inside out, with like colors; no bleach; tumble dry low or hang dry. Embroidered pieces: iron inside out to protect the stitching. Caps: spot clean. Printed glasses and water bottles: hand wash only, no dishwasher, so the artwork lasts. Mugs and engraved glasses are dishwasher safe. Any item-specific care notes are in the description above.

Who makes this?

Merlin Classics is a small Connecticut brand making original retro designs for the towns people love. Every piece is printed, embroidered or engraved to order in the USA, and the business supports hunger relief in the communities our collections celebrate.