• Ivory literary T-shirt with “Past Centuries, Currently Reading,” antique-style books, letters and maps
  • Literary T-shirt featuring “Past Centuries, Currently Reading” with antique-style books, letters and maps
  • Close-up of the “Past Centuries, Currently Reading” T-shirt design, showing vintage-style maps, letters, books, a wax seal, a globe, a compass and a feather quill.
  • T-shirt color options for: Ivory, Butter, Blue Jean, Moss, Pepper, Espresso.
  • Comfort Colors 1717 size guide for S–4XL, with garment measurements in inches and centimetres and measuring instructions.
  • Butter literary T-shirt with “Past Centuries, Currently Reading,” antique-style books, letters and maps
  • Blue Jean literary T-shirt with “Past Centuries, Currently Reading,” antique-style books, letters and maps
  • Pepper literary T-shirt with “Past Centuries, Currently Reading,” antique-style books, letters and maps
  • Espresso literary T-shirt with “Past Centuries, Currently Reading,” antique-style books, letters and maps
  • Moss literary T-shirt with “Past Centuries, Currently Reading,” antique-style books, letters and maps
  • A woman wearing a cream-colored graphic t-shirt with a vintage map print that reads 'PAST CENTURIES' and blue jeans, posing against a solid white background.
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Past Centuries, Currently Reading – Literary T-Shirt

Past Centuries, Currently Reading – Literary T-Shirt

Premium Comfort Colors® 1717 Garment-Dyed T-Shirt

Inspired by stories.
Created to be treasured.

📖 Printed to order 🌿 Premium garment-dyed cotton 🚚 Worldwide shipping available 🎁 Thoughtful gift for readers

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For readers whose current book takes them centuries away.

Story Behind the Design

A reader can be sitting here today while their thoughts are somewhere centuries away. A letter, an old map or a glimpse of a distant place can make another time feel close enough to explore.

Past Centuries, Currently Reading celebrates that pull toward stories of the past. Its ornate lettering is surrounded by antique-style books, correspondence, maps, a compass and a quill. Together they give the artwork the feel of a collection gathered during a long literary journey.

This design speaks to readers who enjoy stepping outside the present when they open a book. It leaves the destination open: the pleasure lies in discovering a time, place and perspective through the pages, then carrying some of that world back with you.

Perfect For

  • Readers drawn to stories set in the past
  • Lovers of historical literary settings
  • Readers who enjoy maps, letters and old-world details

Inspired by stories. Created to be treasured.

Product Features

Designed to be worn, loved and lived in.

  • Comfort Colors® 1717 garment-dyed T-shirt
  • Heavyweight 100% ring-spun cotton
  • Soft-washed, lived-in finish
  • Relaxed unisex fit
  • Crew neckline and short sleeves
  • Durable double-needle stitching
  • Professionally printed using direct-to-garment printing
  • Printed to order especially for you

A comfortable everyday choice for readers, writers, teachers, librarians, book club members and story lovers.

Size Guide

The Comfort Colors® 1717 has a relaxed unisex fit designed for comfortable everyday wear.

  • Choose your usual size for a relaxed fit.
  • Size up for an oversized, cosy look.
  • Size down if you prefer a closer fit.

Please check the measurements before ordering, as every shirt is printed especially for you.

View the complete size guide and measurements

Shipping & Returns

Every Flourish Creation Labs product is printed to order especially for you.

Processing time

Please allow 2–5 business days for your order to be printed before shipping.

Shipping

Shipping costs are calculated at checkout according to your destination and selected delivery method.

Estimated delivery times after dispatch:

  • United States: 3–7 business days
  • Canada: 5–10 business days
  • Australia: 5–10 business days
  • Other international destinations: 7–21 business days

Delivery times are estimates and may vary during peak periods or because of customs and carrier delays.

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Returns and order problems

Because each item is printed especially for you, we cannot accept returns or exchanges for change of mind, incorrect size selection or colour preference.

If your order arrives damaged, defective or incorrect, please contact us within 7 days of delivery so we can help resolve the issue.

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Care Instructions

To help your shirt remain beautiful for years to come:

  • Machine wash cold, inside out
  • Wash with similar colours
  • Use a gentle cycle and mild detergent
  • Tumble dry low or hang to dry
  • Do not bleach
  • Do not dry clean
  • Cool iron if needed, avoiding direct contact with the printed design

With proper care, your Comfort Colors® T-shirt will continue to soften while retaining its garment-dyed character.

About Flourish Creation Labs

Flourish Creation Labs creates thoughtful collections inspired by stories, imagination and the quiet joy of reading.

From bookish apparel and literary gifts to journals and stationery, each piece is created to celebrate readers, writers and the stories that enrich everyday life.

Inspired by stories.
Created to be treasured.

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