• Stonington Connecticut Vintage Retro Unisex Embroidered Cotton Polo, Sport Grey, Black Logo, Merlin Classics
  • Stonington Connecticut Vintage Retro Unisex Embroidered Cotton Polo, White, Black Logo, Merlin Classics
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Stonington Connecticut Vintage Retro Unisex Embroidered Cotton Polo - Black Logo

Stonington Connecticut Vintage Retro Unisex Embroidered Cotton Polo - Black Logo

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The Stonington polo, for the town that beat the Royal Navy twice. Soft ring-spun cotton pique with the Stonington vintage retro logo embroidered on the chest in black thread: hometown pride that passes at the office.

Choose the polo when a t-shirt is too casual and a logo too loud: the embroidered crest reads as a club mark, so it works for golf, a summer dinner or a workday. It is the Stonington gift for fathers, grooms and anyone who already owns too many tees.

A clean, semi-fitted pique polo in soft 100% ring-spun cotton (~5.2 oz/yd²) with our vintage-retro logo embroidered on the chest. Side-seamed construction and a classic 2-button placket with dyed-to-match buttons keep it sharp yet easy for work, golf, or weekends. Breathable, lightweight fabric is comfortable in warm weather; advanced fabric certification adds peace of mind. Care: machine wash cold (gentle), tumble dry low, no bleach, do not iron decoration, no dry clean. Because embroidery uses thread (not ink), slight differences from the digital product image are normal and part of the process. Full details explained in our Embroidery footer.

Settled in 1649 and Connecticut’s oldest borough, Stonington sits on a one-square-mile peninsula between Stonington Harbor and Fishers Island Sound. In 1775 the town traded fire with HMS Rose, and from August 9 to 12, 1814, four British warships bombarded the point for three days; two cannons on the shore answered them, and the fleet withdrew. Those two guns still stand in Cannon Square.

The borough kept going to sea. In 1820 Stonington sealer Nathaniel Palmer sighted the Antarctic mainland, the 1840 Old Lighthouse now houses the Stonington Historical Society museum, and the 1888 stone American Velvet Mill on Bayview Avenue has become studios. At the town dock, Connecticut’s last commercial fishing fleet still ties up, which is why the mark on this piece reads as a working harbor rather than a resort.


QUICK FACTS — STONINGTON CT EMBROIDERED COTTON POLO

Town: Stonington, Connecticut

Founded: Settled 1649; borough incorporated 1801

Known for: Battle of Stonington, Aug 9–12, 1814; Connecticut’s oldest borough; the state’s last commercial fishing fleet

Art: Stonington vintage retro logo, black (embroidered)

Blank: Semi-fitted pique polo, side-seamed, 2-button placket

Fabric: 100% ring-spun cotton, ~5.2 oz/yd²

Decoration: Chest embroidery, black thread

Care: Machine wash cold (gentle), tumble dry low, no bleach, do not iron decoration

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

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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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Enter the recipient's address as the shipping address and your own as the billing address at checkout. Nothing ships with a price; the package includes a plain packing slip. Tracking goes to your email, not theirs. For birthdays and holidays, order two weeks ahead to be safe.

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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In August 1775 Stonington's militia repulsed HMS Rose — recorded by the Stonington Historical Society as the Revolution's first successful repulse of a British naval force.

Stonington holds more history per square foot than almost any town in America: two defeated navies, a discovered continent, a woven empire of velvet, and a fishing fleet that never stopped. Our Stonington designs gather that identity — the lighthouse, the cannon, the sixteen-star spirit — into wearable form. Quietly outlasting things since 1801.

Why People Visit Stonington Connecticut

Stonington balances genuine maritime history with preserved coastal village charm most New England towns have lost to tourism. Visitors come for the lighthouse climb, the harbor walks, the Federal-era architecture, the working fishing fleet, and the rare experience of a town that has been quietly itself for over two hundred years. It is photogenic, walkable, and uncrowded compared to neighboring Mystic. History, food, and the salt air sit side by side in a way that rewards a slow afternoon.

Stonington Connecticut Merlin Classics retro vintage logo featuring lighthouse, cannon, and Battle of Stonington heritage motif