Why do the beard and type look cracked?

That texture is part of the art. It is printed to look like an old, well-loved screen print, so it looks worn from day one.

Will it work for a family photo?

Yes. It comes in XS to 4XL in a unisex cut, and the same Santa is also on a women's relaxed tee and a crewneck sweatshirt.

Is this a licensed Santa character?

No. This Santa was drawn for Graphic Tees Co. in a 1950s greeting-card style.

How do I wash this graphic tee?

Inside out, cold water, gentle cycle. Skip bleach and fabric softener, then hang dry or tumble dry low. Never iron directly on the print.

Merry Christmas Shirt – Vintage Santa Tee

Some Christmas decorations come out of the attic every year because they look like they always have: the old Santa on the cookie tin, the paper Santa taped to Grandma's door. This merry Christmas shirt is drawn from that memory.

The story+

Santa's face fills the chest: rosy cheeks, a red stocking cap with a fur trim, and a full white beard with a crackled, worn finish, like paint that has dried and split on an old sign. There is no circle or box behind him; the beard simply breaks up into the shirt. MERRY CHRISTMAS sits underneath in faded red block letters. It reads as a santa face shirt from across the room and a vintage print up close.

Wear it to the tree farm, the office party or Christmas morning with a flannel over it. Original art, made for Graphic Tees Co. and printed the day you order it.

Details & fit+

Classic unisex fit, crew neck
100% combed, ring-spun cotton (heather colors contain polyester)
Fabric weight: 4.2 oz/yd² — lightweight; lighter colors are slightly sheer
Pre-shrunk, side-seamed construction, shoulder-to-shoulder taping
Sizes XS–4XL
Colors: Natural, Soft Cream, Heather Dust, Athletic Heather
Blank product sourced from Nicaragua, Mexico, Honduras, or the US

Shipping & returns+

Printed to order and shipped straight to you. Free US shipping on orders of $45+ (two tees gets you there). Delivery estimate shows at checkout, and you'll get tracking by email.

Misprinted or damaged? Send us a photo within 30 days and we'll replace it or refund you. Full policy

Questions+

Why do the beard and type look cracked?: That texture is part of the art. It is printed to look like an old, well-loved screen print, so it looks worn from day one.
Will it work for a family photo?: Yes. It comes in XS to 4XL in a unisex cut, and the same Santa is also on a women's relaxed tee and a crewneck sweatshirt.
Is this a licensed Santa character?: No. This Santa was drawn for Graphic Tees Co. in a 1950s greeting-card style.
How do I wash this graphic tee?: Inside out, cold water, gentle cycle. Skip bleach and fabric softener, then hang dry or tumble dry low. Never iron directly on the print.

Vintage Santa Merry Christmas Shirt

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