1765 Apparel Co · American-Made
Veni Creator Spiritus — Come Creator Spirit
Before a pope is chosen, the cardinals walk in singing this hymn. Church law has the cardinal electors process to the Sistine Chapel “invoking the assistance...
The Story Behind the Shirt
Before a pope is chosen, the cardinals walk in singing this hymn. Church law has the cardinal electors process to the Sistine Chapel “invoking the assistance of the Holy Spirit with the chant of the Veni Creator.” The hymn, attributed to the ninth-century archbishop Rabanus Maurus, is sung at Pentecost and at the ordination of priests — whenever the Church asks for what no man can supply. The seven flames stand for the Spirit's seven gifts: wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety and fear of the Lord.
On the back: a white dove in fine engraving, wings spread wide in a burst of gold light, seven small flames arched beneath it, over “VENI CREATOR SPIRITUS” and “COME CREATOR SPIRIT.” On the chest: the original 1765 A Co. mark in our founder's own hand.
Built like a conviction: printed on the Bayside 5100 — 100% US-grown cotton, spun, knit, cut, and sewn on American soil, then printed to order in the USA. Dirt to shirt, no exceptions. Veteran-owned. Est. 1765.
- Dirt to ShirtCotton grown, spun, knit & sewn on American soil.
- Veteran-OwnedFounded by a combat veteran — a continuation of an oath.
- Printed to OrderPressed in the States when you order. Built to last.
★★★★★ 5.0 average from verified buyers
Great apparel and great message. I purchased two shirts with the Appeal to Heaven on them and both my husband and I love them.
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Size & Fit
Heavyweight Bayside 5100 — 6.1 oz, 100% U.S.-grown cotton, true dirt-to-shirt. Front & back print.
Fit: classic unisex cut that runs true to size. Prefer a relaxed, lived-in drape? Order one size up.
| Size | Chest width | Body length |
|---|---|---|
| S | 18 | 26 |
| M | 20 | 28 |
| L | 22 | 29 |
| XL | 24 | 30 |
| 2XL | 26 | 31 |
| 3XL | 28 | 32 |
Shipping & Returns
Made to order in the U.S. Production runs 5–11 business days, then 2–5 business days in transit — most orders arrive in about two weeks, and you get tracking the moment it ships. U.S. shipping starts at $5.96, calculated by weight at checkout, and is free on every order over $55. 30-day returns on unworn items — no restocking fee (customer covers return shipping).
Care
Machine wash cold, inside out. Tumble dry low. Do not iron directly on the print. Made to outlast a decade of wear.