Hand-me-down Historian Gifts

Looking for a gift that honors a love of history and storytelling? Our collection for the hand-me-down historian showcases witty, creative products that bring the past to life with a smile, on mugs, t-shirts, pillows, and prints. Perfect for those who cherish history’s lessons and lore, these items blend humor and nostalgia to delight every history buff.

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'The History Channel is all reruns.' mockup

'The History Channel is all reruns.'

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"If we only used bigger clubs we would defeat our enemies every time, and we would dominate them forever!"

"If we only used bigger clubs we would defeat our enemies every time, and we would dominate them forever!" mockup

"If we only used bigger clubs we would defeat our enemies every time, and we would dominate them forever!"

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Archimedes statue with a lever

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'I think I'll stay in and try to catch up on my reading.'

'I think I'll stay in and try to catch up on my reading.' mockup

'I think I'll stay in and try to catch up on my reading.'

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"Milk, butter, bread - all past the expiration date. either he just hadn't noticed before, or his time machine worked."

"Milk, butter, bread - all past the expiration date. either he just hadn't noticed before, or his time machine worked." mockup

"Milk, butter, bread - all past the expiration date. either he just hadn't noticed before, or his time machine worked."

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"Let's have some fun kids, he says, let's play Easter Island."

"Let's have some fun kids, he says, let's play Easter Island." mockup

"Let's have some fun kids, he says, let's play Easter Island."

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What a gentleman imagines while he holds a door open.

What a gentleman imagines while he holds a door open. mockup

What a gentleman imagines while he holds a door open.

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"Yes, but this one is made of Chiclets."

"Yes, but this one is made of Chiclets." mockup

"Yes, but this one is made of Chiclets."

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Shrewsbury - pronunciation

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'Just think of one of these as enabling legislation for the golden rule.'

'Just think of one of these as enabling legislation for the golden rule.' mockup

'Just think of one of these as enabling legislation for the golden rule.'

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Dog History

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Pun on Excalibur - Swiss Army knife appears from the lake.

Pun on Excalibur - Swiss Army knife appears from the lake. mockup

Pun on Excalibur - Swiss Army knife appears from the lake.

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Uses of a Dead Cat in History: The Pied Piper

Uses of a Dead Cat in History: The Pied Piper mockup

Uses of a Dead Cat in History: The Pied Piper

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'This 'Hamlet' thing you're working on... Do you think you could write in a part for Lady Godiva?!'

'This 'Hamlet' thing you're working on... Do you think you could write in a part for Lady Godiva?!' mockup

'This 'Hamlet' thing you're working on... Do you think you could write in a part for Lady Godiva?!'

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Gladstone Gives Disraeli a Bloody Nose over Schleswig-Holstein

Gladstone Gives Disraeli a Bloody Nose over Schleswig-Holstein mockup

Gladstone Gives Disraeli a Bloody Nose over Schleswig-Holstein

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A caveman attempting to make a cart mockup

A caveman attempting to make a cart

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"R.V. Lintel- Inventor of Polyroc mockup

"R.V. Lintel- Inventor of Polyroc

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Famous Pieces of Paper

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"... No, when I say, 'you must let go of the past' I mean you must return that vase to the museum you took it from."

"... No, when I say, 'you must let go of the past' I mean you must return that vase to the museum you took it from." mockup

"... No, when I say, 'you must let go of the past' I mean you must return that vase to the museum you took it from."

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Clearing up medals.

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'I never rule out any negotiating tool!'

'I never rule out any negotiating tool!' mockup

'I never rule out any negotiating tool!'

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Scottish Independence: The Union Jock. mockup

Scottish Independence: The Union Jock.

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"My book is actually about 12th century Etruscan pottery but I thought it might sell better if I aimed it at the children's market."

"My book is actually about 12th century Etruscan pottery but I thought it might sell better if I aimed it at the children's market." mockup

"My book is actually about 12th century Etruscan pottery but I thought it might sell better if I aimed it at the children's market."

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Mummy has set up a pulley system in his sarcophagus.

Mummy has set up a pulley system in his sarcophagus. mockup

Mummy has set up a pulley system in his sarcophagus.

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Bullsheviks.

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Useless-memory lane

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"Honey! Remember when we first met and you used to nibble my ear?"

"Honey! Remember when we first met and you used to nibble my ear?" mockup

"Honey! Remember when we first met and you used to nibble my ear?"

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Cat scratch fever

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"You've really outdid yourself this time. A real masterpiece!"

"You've really outdid yourself this time. A real masterpiece!" mockup

"You've really outdid yourself this time. A real masterpiece!"

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"This is your great-great-great grandfather Luis. He met your great-great-great-grandmother at the store where she worked. He was there to buy a lawn mower! She sold him a sheep. They hadn't invented law mowers."

"This is your great-great-great grandfather Luis. He met your great-great-great-grandmother at the store where she worked. He was there to buy a lawn mower! She sold him a sheep. They hadn't invented law mowers."

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Unexpected Help for the Colonists at the Boston Tea Party

Unexpected Help for the Colonists at the Boston Tea Party mockup

Unexpected Help for the Colonists at the Boston Tea Party

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"Hydro density apparatus invention? Go away - I'm not disturbing his bath for that!"

"Hydro density apparatus invention? Go away - I'm not disturbing his bath for that!" mockup

"Hydro density apparatus invention? Go away - I'm not disturbing his bath for that!"

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Hand-me-down Historian Gifts Collection

Hand-me-down Historian Mugs

Explore more witty and creative mugs designed for history buffs and passionate storytellers—perfect for starting conversations and brightening mornings.

Hand-me-down Historian Pillows

Add historical humor to your space with our themed pillows—stylish, fun, and perfect for any favorite historical enthusiast.

Hand-me-down Historian Prints

Find the ideal piece of art for your history lover's wall. Our prints feature clever designs that celebrate the past with humor and style.

Hand-me-down Historian T-Shirts

Discover our collection of clever t-shirts for those who love history. Great for casual wear and making a witty statement about the past.