A Glossary of Polari Illuminated Manuscript T-Shirt

we speak so we survive

This funny pride shirt features an ornate, illuminated manuscript style layout displaying "A Glossary of Polari", the historical slang used by the LGBTQ+ community in the UK. The artwork showcases a large decorative letter P, a coat of arms, thistles, a rose, a parrot, and definitions for classic Polari terms like bona, dash, queen, tickety-boo, and zhoosh. It is perfect for history buffs, linguistics nerds, and anyone who appreciates queer heritage and secret codes.

the gift of secret history

give this to the queer historian in your life, your favorite linguistics major, or anyone who loves vintage book illustrations and secret slang. it makes a thoughtful gift for pride month, birthdays, or just because they appreciate a deep cut from queer history.

heavyweight comfort

this shirt is made from soft heavyweight unisex cotton and fits true to size. printed on demand in the USA, it ships to your door in 2-5 business days. to keep the detailed print looking sharp, machine wash cold inside-out and tumble dry low.

Good to know

How does this shirt fit? It is a soft heavyweight unisex cotton tee that runs true to size, available in sizes S-5XL.
When will my order ship? Your shirt is printed on demand in the USA and typically ships out within 2-5 business days.
What are the care instructions? Machine wash cold inside-out and tumble dry low to protect the printed artwork.