Elements
Chicago Pile-1 Desk Mat
The first human-made nuclear reactor was built in a squash court under the stands of Stagg Field, at the University of Chicago.
What you're wearing
On December 2, 1942, its stack of graphite bricks and uranium ran the first self-sustaining nuclear chain reaction (Atomic Heritage Foundation, University of Chicago). Drawn in the manner of a graphite pencil drawing. Full-bleed XL desk mat, 16 x 32 in.
Materials & fit
- Material
- neoprene with a stitched edge (Desk mat), made to order.
Shipping & production
Made to order. Pressed and shipped in the US, with delivery time added on top depending on your destination.
US standard shipping is charged by weight and shown at checkout before you pay. For one item it starts at $4.95 for a tee, $5.09 for a cap, $6.99 for a poster or mug, $8.79 for a hoodie or sweatpants and $10.79 for a desk mat; more items add weight.
Each piece is made to order, so we can’t accept returns for a change of mind or the wrong size — please check the size guide first.
If an item arrives damaged or misprinted, contact us through the contact form within 30 days of delivery with a photo and we’ll arrange a free reprint or refund — no need to send anything back.
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