• Old Saybrook Connecticut Vintage Retro Unisex Heavy Cotton Tee, Natural, Black Logo, Merlin Classics
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Old Saybrook Connecticut Vintage Retro Unisex Heavy Cotton Tee - Black Logo

Old Saybrook Connecticut Vintage Retro Unisex Heavy Cotton Tee - Black Logo

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The Old Saybrook tee, for the town that is Connecticut’s oldest colony. A classic unisex heavy cotton t-shirt with the Old Saybrook vintage retro logo on the chest in black: the default Old Saybrook shirt, and the one most people start with.

This is the everyday Old Saybrook shirt: medium-weight cotton that holds up to real washing, a crewneck that fits everyone, and a logo that reads as a crest rather than a billboard. Buy it for yourself, buy a second for the person who keeps saying they want one, and it ships free in the U.S.

Everyday comfort in medium-weight heavy cotton: a classic-fit unisex crewneck tee with tubular construction and taped shoulders for durability, DTG-printed. Solids are 100% cotton, and select heather/antique shades may use cotton–poly blends.

Saybrook Colony was chartered in 1635, when Lion Gardiner built a fort at the mouth of the Connecticut River, making Old Saybrook the oldest officially chartered settlement in the state. Yale College was founded here in 1701 and met in Saybrook until 1716, and in 1775 David Bushnell built the Turtle, the first American submarine, on this shore.

The 1803 Lynde Point Light is the oldest lighthouse in Connecticut, the 1886 Outer Breakwater Light stands beyond it, and the 1790 James Pharmacy is one of the oldest pharmacy buildings in the country. At Fenwick, Katharine Hepburn kept her lifelong home from 1913 on, and The Kate theater opened in her name in 2009. The mark on this piece is the river mouth.


QUICK FACTS — OLD SAYBROOK CT HEAVY COTTON TEE

Town: Old Saybrook, Connecticut

Founded: 1635 (Saybrook Colony); incorporated 1854

Known for: Connecticut’s oldest colony (1635); Lynde Point Light (1803); Katharine Hepburn’s Fenwick

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

Blank: Unisex heavy cotton tee, classic fit, crewneck, tubular construction, taped shoulders

Fabric: Solids 100% cotton; heather/antique shades cotton–poly

Print: DTG, black ink

Made to order in the USA


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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.

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Yale began here: the Collegiate School was chartered at Saybrook in 1701 and met in town until 1716, before moving to New Haven and taking the name Yale in 1718.

The railroad remade the town's geography in 1873, when the Shore Line route and the Connecticut Valley line met at a junction here, and the shoreline that had launched ships began receiving summer visitors instead. Cottage colonies spread along the beaches, and on the peninsula between South Cove and the Sound the borough of Fenwick took shape in the late nineteenth century — shingled houses, a small golf course, and families who returned every summer for generations, the Hepburns among them from 1913.

Why People Visit Old Saybrook Connecticut

Old Saybrook balances four centuries of colonial heritage with simple seaside walks. Visitors enjoy lighthouse views, marsh boardwalks, and quiet beaches at the mouth of New England's longest river. It is coastal, welcoming, and steeped in local pride. Travelers find year-round appeal in parks, paths, and the historic Main Street district. The setting combines natural beauty with accessible neighborhoods and landmarks. History and everyday culture sit side by side in a welcoming way.

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