Parker v British Airways Board [1982] Law Shirt – "Finders Keepers (With Conditions)" – Vintage Garment-Dyed Tee

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What happens when you find a gold bracelet in an airport lounge? In 1982, the case of Parker v British Airways Board turned a simple "finders keepers" moment into a masterclass in Personal Property Law. This tee commemorates the high-stakes dispute between an honest passenger and a powerful airline, settling once and for all who has a better claim to lost treasures found on another’s land.

The design features a vintage-inspired graphic reflecting the 1980s Heathrow setting, grounded by the core principle: The Finder’s Right. It’s a sophisticated nod to the rule that an honest finder acquires a right to an object against everyone except the true owner—unless the property owner has clearly "manifested an intention" to control everything within their walls.

This heavyweight, garment-dyed shirt feels as storied as the case itself. With its muted, vintage wash and relaxed drape, it’s designed for the lawyer, the law student, or the history buff who knows that the law of "chattels" is anything but simple. It’s a quiet, intellectual statement piece that feels lived-in and comfortable from the very first day.

Product features

  • 100% ring-spun US cotton — soft, pre-shrunk heavyweight (6.1 oz/yd²)

  • Garment-dyed for a muted, vintage color and soft hand

  • Tubular knit with no side seams — cleaner drape and reduced fabric waste

  • Double-needle stitched seams and sewn-in label for long-lasting wear

  • Sizes S–4XL available; 58 color options to match personal style

Care instructions

  • Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F)

  • Do not bleach

  • Tumble dry: low heat

  • Iron, steam or dry: low heat

  • Do not dryclean

     SMLXL2XL3XL4XL
    Width, in18.2520.2522.0024.0026.0027.7529.75
    Length, in26.6228.0029.3730.7531.6232.5033.50
    Sleeve length from center back, in16.2517.7519.0020.5021.7523.2524.63
    Size tolerance, in1.501.501.501.501.501.501.50

     

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What happens when you find a gold bracelet in an airport lounge? In 1982, the case of Parker v British Airways Board turned a simple "finders keepers" moment into a masterclass in Personal Property Law. This tee commemorates the high-stakes dispute between an honest passenger and a powerful airline, settling once and for all who has a better claim to lost treasures found on another’s land.

The design features a vintage-inspired graphic reflecting the 1980s Heathrow setting, grounded by the core principle: The Finder’s Right. It’s a sophisticated nod to the rule that an honest finder acquires a right to an object against everyone except the true owner—unless the property owner has clearly "manifested an intention" to control everything within their walls.

This heavyweight, garment-dyed shirt feels as storied as the case itself. With its muted, vintage wash and relaxed drape, it’s designed for the lawyer, the law student, or the history buff who knows that the law of "chattels" is anything but simple. It’s a quiet, intellectual statement piece that feels lived-in and comfortable from the very first day.

Product features

  • 100% ring-spun US cotton — soft, pre-shrunk heavyweight (6.1 oz/yd²)

  • Garment-dyed for a muted, vintage color and soft hand

  • Tubular knit with no side seams — cleaner drape and reduced fabric waste

  • Double-needle stitched seams and sewn-in label for long-lasting wear

  • Sizes S–4XL available; 58 color options to match personal style

Care instructions

  • Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F)

  • Do not bleach

  • Tumble dry: low heat

  • Iron, steam or dry: low heat

  • Do not dryclean

     SMLXL2XL3XL4XL
    Width, in18.2520.2522.0024.0026.0027.7529.75
    Length, in26.6228.0029.3730.7531.6232.5033.50
    Sleeve length from center back, in16.2517.7519.0020.5021.7523.2524.63
    Size tolerance, in1.501.501.501.501.501.501.50