Archive for the ‘Collections’ Category

Collections: Matchbook Scrapbook

May 29th, 2011 by admin

Once used by various businesses – hotels, restaurants, retailers, food companies, and more – matchbooks were a common go to form of easy advertising. In turn, the more graphically eye catching and memorable the matchbook, the more successfully it established a connection between the business and consumer. Matchbooks subsequently became commonly collected pieces of ephemera, [...]

Collections: Muni Fast Pass

October 29th, 2010 by admin

As of November 1st Muni will begin officially phasing out the fast pass.  A sad day for San Francisco graphic design, as well as collectors of these iconic pieces of ephemera.

Collections: Vintage Filson -Medium Travel Bag-

September 9th, 2010 by admin

Filson’s Medium Travel Bag is great for any short trip.  With a main compartment large enough for a few days worth of clothes and side compartments for organization, it’s ideal for brief business trips or weekends away.
The Medium Travel Bag 246 is available in store and online.

Collections: Vintage Filson -Briefcase-

September 6th, 2010 by admin

Of the various bags one may own during their lifetime, few will ever see as much regular use as a good briefcase.  The quintessential image of a briefcase is of a weathered and trusty carrier, one that’s been used daily for countless years.  Filson offers a number of different briefcases but we’ve always been partial [...]

Collections: Vintage Filson -Compartment Case-

September 1st, 2010 by admin

Originally designed for ammunition, the Filson Compartment Case 264 is extremely versatile and ideal for any number of loads.  With inner panels that snap into and out of place, the interior can easily be rearranged to best suit particular needs.  The Compartment Case is large and sturdy enough to house bulky loads, but also sized [...]

Collections: Vintage Filson -Pullman-

August 31st, 2010 by admin

The Filson Pullman 243 is our go to bag when it comes time to travel.  It’s spacious, durable, and stylish.  Plus, it’s  a carry-on, fitting in most overhead bins, shortening the amount of time spent waiting around in airports.  The Pullman easily holds a weeks worth of clothing, making it the perfect travel bag.
The Filson [...]

Collections: Vintage Filson

August 26th, 2010 by admin

Founded in 1897 in Seattle, Washington, Filson built a reputation for quality and reliable goods during the height of the Klondike Gold Rush.  For over a 100 years they’ve stood behind their product, using the slogan, “Might as well have the best” to sum things up.  We’ve always especially loved their luggage offerings, which age [...]