Late in the American Revolution, British General Cornwallis famously described Charlotte as “a hornet’s nest of rebellion.” It was not a compliment. It was a warning.
This tee honors that moment and the people behind it. Local resistance, sharp resolve, and a city that refused to be quiet. The hand-etched hornet’s nest and swarm draw from 18th-century natural history engravings, paired with Cornwallis’ own words and grounded by the place and year that made them true.
Printed in a single, archival-toned ink on a soft, oversized tee, this piece is designed to feel timeless, intentional, and quietly powerful.
Wear it as local pride, historical reminder, or subtle rebellion.
This piece is made especially for you the moment you place your order. No dusty warehouse stacks, no forgotten boxes, no waste. It may take a little longer to arrive at your doorstep, about 2-3 weeks. We believe in creating with intention, not excess.
Every on-demand order helps reduce overproduction, which means less waste and more love for our communities and our planet. Thank you for choosing a slower, more thoughtful way to shop. I am grateful you are making that choice with us.
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Late in the American Revolution, British General Cornwallis famously described Charlotte as “a hornet’s nest of rebellion.” It was not a compliment. It was a warning.
This tee honors that moment and the people behind it. Local resistance, sharp resolve, and a city that refused to be quiet. The hand-etched hornet’s nest and swarm draw from 18th-century natural history engravings, paired with Cornwallis’ own words and grounded by the place and year that made them true.
Printed in a single, archival-toned ink on a soft, oversized tee, this piece is designed to feel timeless, intentional, and quietly powerful.
Wear it as local pride, historical reminder, or subtle rebellion.
This piece is made especially for you the moment you place your order. No dusty warehouse stacks, no forgotten boxes, no waste. It may take a little longer to arrive at your doorstep, about 2-3 weeks. We believe in creating with intention, not excess.
Every on-demand order helps reduce overproduction, which means less waste and more love for our communities and our planet. Thank you for choosing a slower, more thoughtful way to shop. I am grateful you are making that choice with us.
