Nürnberg · 14 April 1561
Redhill · 1 September 1859 · Long sleeve
1 September 1859
Carrington 1859 Archive Long Sleeve
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Richard Carrington’s original sunspot drawing, monumental event typography, a dated Redhill sleeve print and a compact observation emblem.
Event Record 04ProductHeavyweight long sleeve · black · four-position print
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Material & construction
- 100% carded cotton
- Heavyweight fabric (8.2 oz)
- Yarn diameter: 26 singles
- Relaxed fit
- Side-seamed construction
- Wide neck and cuff ribbing
- Double-needle stitch on hems
- Preshrunk to minimize shrinkage
Fit & measurements
Measurements are provided by our suppliers. Product measurements may vary by up to 2" (5 cm). Pro tip! Measure one of your products at home and compare it with the measurements you see in this guide. A Length Place the end of the tape beside the collar at the top of the tee (Highest Point Shoulder). Pull the tape measure to the bottom of the shirt. B Width Place the end of the tape at the seam under the sleeve and pull the tape measure across the shirt to the seam under the opposite sleeve.
Open full size guideCare
Follow the care label supplied with the garment. Wash inside out with similar colours and avoid ironing directly over the print.
Research / Object history
Behind the design
On 1 September 1859, while observing a group of sunspots from his private observatory at Redhill, Richard Carrington saw two patches of intensely bright light. His original drawing and published account anchor the garment. A major magnetic disturbance followed about seventeen hours later.
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