A light that shouldn’t exist — carried by someone who shouldn’t be there.
The Lantern Child introduces a young boy standing in total stillness, gripping an old kerosene lantern whose flame burns with an unnatural glow. His hollow eyes and blank expression make him feel both innocent and ominous — a guide to somewhere you don’t want to follow.
Dressed in muted, old-fashioned clothing, he fits seamlessly into the unsettling world of The Hollow Ones. The bold outlines, flat colours, and clean hem create a crisp graphic-novel look, perfect for apparel printing with no grain or texture.
This is one of the most atmospheric child designs in the collection, radiating quiet dread and symbolic mystery.
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Wash cold on a gentle cycle and turn inside out to protect the print. For long-lasting quality, avoid tumble drying.
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| UK Equivalent | UK S | UK M | UK L | UK XL | UK 2XL | UK 3XL | UK 4XL | UK 5XL |
| Fit Notes | Relaxed fit | True relaxed fit | Classic relaxed | Roomy fit | Generous cut | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Width, in | 18.00 | 20.00 | 22.00 | 24.00 | 26.00 | 28.00 | 30.00 | 32.00 |
| Length, in | 28.00 | 29.00 | 30.00 | 31.00 | 32.00 | 33.00 | 34.00 | 35.00 |
| Sleeve length (from center back), in | 15.10 | 16.50 | 18.00 | 19.50 | 21.00 | 22.40 | 23.70 | 25.00 |
| Size tolerance, in | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 |
The Lantern Child T-Shirt
The Lantern Child T-Shirt
2 tees for £43.80 · 3 for £61.80 - mix any designs
Also as a hoodie
The Lantern Child Hoodie
£48.40
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The artwork
A light that shouldn't exist.
Drawn by hand · Ink & Thread
What the symbols mean
Every line in the design means something.
The lantern
A light that guides somewhere you shouldn't go.
The unnatural flame
Proof something is wrong.
The stillness
He's been waiting for you.
Complete the set
