I’ve Been Reading Since the Late 1900s Shirt | Bella+Canvas® Book Love

If you remember reading before e-books, social media, and the turn of the century, this nostalgic book-lover shirt was made for you. Featuring the funny phrase “I’ve Been Reading Since the Late 1900s” with a vintage-inspired stack of books, this design adds a playful twist to a lifelong love of reading.

Printed on a soft Bella+Canvas® unisex jersey T-shirt, this lightweight reading tee is breathable and comfortable enough for long reading sessions, bookstore visits, library trips, coffee dates, book-club meetings, or casual days at school. The classic crew neckline and comfortable retail fit make it easy to wear alone or layer under a cardigan or denim jacket.

This retro reading shirt makes a fun birthday, Christmas, book-club, teacher-appreciation, or librarian gift for teachers, librarians, readers, book collectors, Gen X book lovers, older millennials, and anyone who has been turning pages since the 1900s.

WHY BOOK LOVERS WILL LOVE IT

Funny “I’ve Been Reading Since the Late 1900s” message
Vintage-inspired stack of books
Intentional distressed texture for a worn-in appearance
Soft, lightweight, and breathable fabric
Comfortable unisex retail fit
Easy to layer under a cardigan or jacket
Perfect for libraries, bookstores, cafés, and book clubs
Fun gift for readers, teachers, and librarians

SHIRT DETAILS

Bella+Canvas® unisex jersey short-sleeve T-shirt
Lightweight 4.2 oz fabric
Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton
Classic crew neckline
Side-seamed construction for improved shape
Shoulder taping for added structure
Ribbed-knit collar
Tear-away label
High-quality printed front design

Please note: Solid shirt colors are made with 100% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton. Heather and blended colors contain cotton and polyester. Fiber content varies by the selected shirt color.

DTG PRINTING

The design is applied using direct-to-garment, or DTG, printing. Specialized garment ink is printed directly into the fabric rather than being attached as a thick vinyl or press-on layer. This creates a detailed, flexible print that moves naturally with the shirt.

The faded and distressed areas are intentional parts of the artwork and are not printing defects.

SIZING

This shirt has a comfortable unisex retail fit.

Order your usual size for a classic fit.
Size down for a more fitted look.
Size up one or two sizes for an oversized fit.

Please review the size chart before ordering. For the most accurate fit, compare the measurements with a favorite T-shirt you already own.

CARE INSTRUCTIONS

Machine wash cold and inside out
Wash with similar colors
Use non-chlorine bleach only when necessary
Tumble dry on low heat
Iron on low or medium heat if needed
Do not iron directly over the printed design
Do not dry clean

PLEASE NOTE

Colors may appear slightly different depending on your screen settings. Design placement and size may vary slightly between garment sizes. Each shirt is made especially for you after your order is placed.