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Black t-shirt, front: “Our true nationality is mankind.” H. G. Wells, one word to a line.
Black t-shirt, left side view: the Quoteiac logo on the sleeve.

“Our true nationality is mankind.”H. G. Wells · Quote T-Shirt

A stranger at the airport gate helps you lift your bag. Neither of you speaks the other's language. You both laugh anyway.

Wells said it right after a war fought over borders. He wasn't dreaming. He meant it as plain fact.

Wear it through customs.

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Fit & Fabric

Our shirts are cut differently from style to style, so check this chart before you order. All measurements are in inches, taken laid flat.

Size Chest width Length
XS 16½ 27
S 18 28
M 20 29
L 22 30
XL 24 31
2XL 26 32

How to measure: Lay a tee you like flat. Measure straight across the chest, armpit to armpit. Pick the size with the closest chest width. Length runs from the top of the shoulder to the hem.

Fabric: 100% combed, ring-spun cotton, 4.2 oz per square yard. Lightweight and pre-shrunk.

Care: Wash inside out in cold water. Tumble dry low or hang dry. Don't iron the print. Don't bleach or dry clean.

Each piece can differ from the chart by up to 2 inches.

$32
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H. G. Wells, The Outline of History, 1920.

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