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Old Lyme Connecticut Vintage Retro Unisex Heavy Crewneck Sweatshirt - Black Logo

Old Lyme Connecticut Vintage Retro Unisex Heavy Crewneck Sweatshirt - Black Logo

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The Old Lyme heavy crewneck, for the town that gave American Impressionism its home. A classic 50/50 fleece sweatshirt with the Old Lyme vintage retro logo on the chest in black: the plain, durable one.

Choose this crewneck for durability and price: classic fit, ribbed collar and cuffs, a fleece that shrugs off years of washing. It is the Old Lyme sweatshirt to buy in twos, one for home and one for the person who grew up there, and it ships free in the U.S.

Medium-heavy fleece gives this unisex crewneck sweatshirt its warmth and durability. The classic fit has a ribbed collar, cuffs & waistband, double-needle seams, and a tear-away label, with the design DTG-printed. Standard 8.0 oz 50% cotton/50% polyester; Heather Sport 60/40. Note: White may appear off-white; Orange hue may vary.

Old Lyme was settled in 1665 as part of Lyme and incorporated under its own name in 1855, a Federal-era town of mansions on Lyme Street where the Connecticut River meets Long Island Sound. In 1899 painters began boarding at Florence Griswold’s yellow 1817 mansion, and the Lyme Art Colony they formed there became the birthplace of American Impressionism.

The Griswold House is now a museum with the colony’s paintings still on its walls, the Lyme Art Association gallery stands next door, and the beaches at White Sands and Soundview face the Sound. In 1975 Yale researchers identified Lyme disease here, which is the other reason the name travels. The mark on this piece belongs to the painters.


QUICK FACTS — OLD LYME CT HEAVY CREWNECK SWEATSHIRT

Town: Old Lyme, Connecticut

Founded: Settled 1665; incorporated 1855

Known for: Birthplace of American Impressionism; the Lyme Art Colony (1899); Florence Griswold House

Art: Old Lyme vintage retro logo, black (printed)

Blank: Unisex heavy crewneck sweatshirt, classic fit

Fabric: 8.0 oz 50% cotton / 50% polyester; Heather Sport 60/40

Details: Ribbed collar, cuffs and waistband; double-needle seams; tear-away label; DTG print

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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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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.

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The colony's artists painted 41 panels directly onto the doors and dining-room walls of the boarding house — a tradition that began as a paint-off in 1900.

Today the colony's afterlife is the town's main draw. The Griswold House at 96 Lyme Street is the Florence Griswold Museum — 13 acres on the Lieutenant River, the restored boarding house with its painted panels, a modern gallery, and gardens running down to the water. The Lyme Art Association, founded by the colony's painters, still exhibits in its 1921 gallery next door. Sound View and White Sand beaches fill on summer weekends along Long Island Sound, Rogers Lake anchors the town's northern half, and the sea captains' houses still line Lyme Street under the elms — the view down the street from the Congregational Church remains, recognizably, the one the Impressionists painted.

Why People Visit Old Lyme Connecticut

Old Lyme balances arts heritage with beaches and greens. Visitors find quiet museums, sculpture paths, and easy seaside stops. It is graceful, creative, and restful. Travelers find year round appeal in parks, paths, and public spaces. The setting combines natural beauty with accessible neighborhoods and landmarks. History and everyday culture sit side by side in a welcoming way.

Old Lyme Connecticut Merlin Classics retro vintage logo featuring clam shell motif and 1636 founding date