The San Fernando Valley Mercantile Co. 1st annual After Christmas Sale.
30% off entire store inventory. Going on now thru Jan. 1st. Shop early for best selection.
Enter promo code XMASSALE at checkout.
First quality vintage garments designed and made for the discriminating work clothes wearer by highly skilled union labor. Specializing in American Made Vintage Workwear circa 1930 thru 1970. We Buy, Sell and Trade and are always on the lookout for Vintage Workwear ranging from unused deadstock to the time worn and tattered. Contact us at sfvmercantile@gmail.com to discuss your vintage.
Monday, December 26, 2011
The San Fernando Valley Mercantile 30% off After Christmas Sale
The San Fernando Valley Mercantile Co. 1st annual After Christmas Sale.
30% off entire store inventory. Going on now thru Jan. 1st. Shop early for best selection.
Enter promo code XMASSALE at checkout.
Friday, December 2, 2011
The San Fernando Valley Mercantile Co. Newspaper Boy Canvas Bag Deluxe Edition in Vintage Wash
• Inspired by vintage mid-century American newspaper delivery bags
• Natural Duck Canvas
• 3” wide padded shoulder strap with rivet reinforcement
• Messenger bag style top flap with selvedge edge to conceal and protect contents
• 2 interior pockets with selvedge edge for holding phone, wallet, glasses, keys etc.
• The San Fernando Valley Mercantile Co. edition
• Vintage “dirty” wash
• Measures 19" wide, 10" long x 12" high
• Made in USA
• $55 available now via The San Fernando Valley Mercantile Co. Store
• Natural Duck Canvas
• 3” wide padded shoulder strap with rivet reinforcement
• Messenger bag style top flap with selvedge edge to conceal and protect contents
• 2 interior pockets with selvedge edge for holding phone, wallet, glasses, keys etc.
• The San Fernando Valley Mercantile Co. edition
• Vintage “dirty” wash
• Measures 19" wide, 10" long x 12" high
• Made in USA
VINTAGE PENNEY'S BIG MAC SANFORIZED SHORT CHORE JACKET
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| 1950s era PENNEY'S BIG MAC "short" engineer / chore jacket size 40 |
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| Dark indigo narrow loom denim with heavy grain, double & triple stitching and red bar tack details |
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| PENNEY'S BIG MAC • SANFORIZED • printed label |
SOLD
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
ROSE BOWL FLEA Sunday October 9 2011
Visitors
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| Archie, Rose Bowl Sunday AM |
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| Hidenori, Rose Bowl Sunday AM |
Sunday, August 21, 2011
CAT'S PAW Rubber Heels & Soles ANTIQUE SHOE SERVICE SIGN
Recently found this antique CAT'S PAW SHOE SERVICE sign perched atop the entrance to our local Shoe Repair Shop, located in the heart of the San Fernando Valley, walking distance from our home.
The Original Cat's Paw Keychain. Limited edition, constructed using deadstock Cat's Paw Heel and stainless steel ballchain sourced from manufactured who has been in business since 1938. All components Made in the USA.
Conceived and constructed in The San Fernando Valley, Southern California.
Available via The San Fernando Valley Mercantile Co. Store
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Vintage BELL SYSTEM 1950's-1960's era Telephone Repairman's Tool Bag
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| Vintage BELL SYSTEM bag with period correct removable / adjustable vegetable tanned leather strap with shoulder pad |
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| Vintage 1950's-1960's era BELL SYSTEM telephone repairman's bag. Originally used to haul pole climbing spikes & gear |
These bags are often incorrectly offered as Leather tool bags. While they do feature leather handles along with leather buckle & d-ring straps, the main bag is constructed of the wonder fabric Naugahyde.
Via Kaufman Mercantile. Their great Naugahyde post from early 2010 is recommended reading.
All kidding aside, these vintage bags, in this fabric, have stood the test of time quite well and for years has been a much favored tool and accessory for both work and leisure.
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| Open bag shows one half of the riveted steel frame and top edge of the large rivet reinforced interior pocket |
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| Close up shows faint Naugahyde stamping on inside portion of fabric. Backside of handle and strap rivets with leather washers can be seen along with interior pocket corner rivet reinforcement |
Monday, April 4, 2011
SFV MERCANTILE RIVETED HD CANVAS BAG with LEATHER STRAP
• 24oz #4 natural duck canvas.
• Rivet reinforced at all points of strain.
• Removable canvas shoulder strap. Also available with optional leather strap.
• Inside pocket with The San Fernando Valley Mercantile Co. printed label.
• Vintage stencil from manufacturers archive.
• Made in USA since 1918.
$90 with removable canvas strap.
$130 with removable adjustable leather strap.
$120 "worked" version with special process and wash.
Shipping via USPS Priority Mail $16.00
Contact us at sfvmercantile@gmail.com for more information or to order.
Saturday, April 2, 2011
BEAR BRAND ENGINEER and WORKMAN CAPS RING SPUN COTTON T-SHIRT
Navy blue garment dyed 100% combed ring spun cotton slim-fit tee.
Hand screened in Southern California using discharge ink for a vintage look.
Available in sizes Medium & Large
Made in USA
Price $25
Price $25
For information or to order please contact us at sfvmercantile@gmail.com
BEAR BRAND ENGINEER and WORKMAN CAPS RING SPUN COTTON T-SHIRT
Black garment dyed 100% combed ring spun cotton slim-fit tee.
Hand screened in Southern California using discharge ink for a vintage look.
Available in sizes Medium & Large
Made in USA Price $25
For information or to order please contact us at sfvmercantile@gmail.com
BEAR BRAND ENGINEER and WORKMAN CAPS RING SPUN COTTON SLUB T-SHIRT
Black garment dyed 100% combed ring spun slub cotton slim-fit tee.
Hand screened in Southern California using discharge ink for a vintage look.
Available in sizes Medium, Large and X-Large
Made in USA
Price $29.00
Friday, April 1, 2011
VINTAGE CAT’S PAW RUBBER HEEL KEYCHAIN w/ STAINLESS STEEL BALL CHAIN
Vintage New Old Stock Cat's Paw Heel with iconic White Friction Plug. Stainless Steel Ball Chain, sourced from USA manufacturer in business since 1938. All components made and assembled in USA. Measures approx. 1 3/8” x 1 1/8” with 4” ball chain. Limited Edition. $25.00 For information or to order please email us at sfvmercantile@gmail.com |
 Vintage Cat’s Paw Rubber Heel Keychain w/ Stainless Steel Ball Chain |
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| 1930's era Cat's Paw Ad with Fosters Friction Plug Patent reference. |
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| Early 1900's Cat's Paw Foster Friction Plug Stamp |
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| Mike Hodis of Rising Sun showing off his new Cat's Paw Keychain. Given to him as a token of my appreciation for being a great host during my recent visit to his Old Town Pasadena haberdashery and for the awesome Outdoor Vest. |
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Vintage Salt & Pepper Sanforized Convert Cloth w/ Black Cotton Thread Engineer and Workman Cap
Black cotton thread
Gunmetal buckle and ventilation eyelets
The San Fernando Valley Mercantile Co. printed label
Special rinse, shape and line dry finish
Hand stamped box made of recycled paper
Hand screened box top and shop towel
Limited edition of 2
Made in USA
These caps are artisan crafted with meticulous care. Given their hand-made and hand-finished nature, variations in fabric, stitching and shape are to be expected and celebrated. Each piece is unique and no two are exactly alike
Price: $140 SOLD OUT
USA shipping and handling via USPS Priority Mail Flat Rate Box $15.00. Please inquire for international rates.
For information please email us at sfvmercantile@gmail.com
Vintage Sanforized Salt & Pepper Convert Cloth w/ Natural Cotton Thread Engineer and Workman Cap
Vintage N.O.S. Sanforized Salt & Pepper Convert Cloth, LOT 111-C
Natural cotton thread
Gunmetal buckle and ventilation eyelets
The San Fernando Valley Mercantile Co. printed label
Special rinse, shape and line dry finish
Hand stamped box made of recycled paper
Hand screened box top and shop towel
Limited edition of 2
Limited edition of 2
Made in USA
These caps are artisan crafted with meticulous care. Given their hand-made and hand-finished nature, variations in fabric, stitching and shape are to be expected and celebrated. Each piece is unique and no two are exactly alike.
These caps are artisan crafted with meticulous care. Given their hand-made and hand-finished nature, variations in fabric, stitching and shape are to be expected and celebrated. Each piece is unique and no two are exactly alike.
Price: $140
USA shipping and handling via USPS Priority Mail Flat Rate Box $15.00. Please inquire for international rates.
For information or to order please email us at sfvmercantile@gmail.com
For information or to order please email us at sfvmercantile@gmail.com
Brown Cotton Duck with Indigo Thread Engineer and Workman Cap
Brown cotton duck canvas, LOT 108-C
Indigo cotton thread
Gunmetal buckle and ventilation eyelets
The San Fernando Valley Mercantile Co. printed label
Special rinse, shape and line dry finish
Hand stamped box made of recycled paper
Hand screened box top and shop towel
Made in USA
These caps are artisan crafted with meticulous care. Given their hand-made and hand-finished nature, variations in fabric, stitching and shape are to be expected and celebrated. Each piece is unique and no two are exactly alike.
These caps are artisan crafted with meticulous care. Given their hand-made and hand-finished nature, variations in fabric, stitching and shape are to be expected and celebrated. Each piece is unique and no two are exactly alike.
Price: $50
USA shipping and handling via USPS Priority Mail Flat Rate Box $15.00. Please inquire for international rates.
For information or to order please email us at sfvmercantile@gmail.com
For information or to order please email us at sfvmercantile@gmail.com
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