Showing posts with label Rising Sun and Co.. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Rising Sun and Co.. Show all posts

Jan 10, 2012

Buddy Lee


Early Buddy Lee ready for work as seen at the new Rising Sun & Co. location in Eagle Rock. His gear includes house mark label denim work cap and denim jeans with copper crotch rivet. Among the spools of thread and Hercules Powder box panel Jeans of the Old West: A History by Michael Harris can be seen hiding behind Buddy, keeping him good company and providing him with the appropriate evening read.  
 
1950's GIFTS THAT LAST print ad featuring Buddy Lee Dolls. Copy accurately states "These dolls reflect the joys of Christmas 365 days a year".

Dec 9, 2011

RISING SUN PRE-HOLIDAY SAMPLE SALE SNEAK PREVIEW


Rising Sun & Co. will be holding their pre-holiday sample and antiques sale this Saturday, December 10 2011 between the hours of 10 AM-5PM at their new 2246 Fair Park Ave. Eagle Rock, Los Angeles CA 90041 location. Phone # is 1-323-982-9798. Here is a brief glimpse of just some of the type of stuff that will be available. This is a cash-only event. No returns, no refunds.

Rising Sun's collection of vintage items are also up for sale. From clothing to furniture to lighting, all of these items were hand selected for the history they embody and the craftsmanship they display. This includes military work wear, denim, and men's and woman's clothing from the 40's through 60's.

A large selection of hearty fabrics are available in 5, 10, and 15 yard lots. These include both wide goods and selvage denim, canvas, twill, ridged, and stretch denim.




A limited edition of 23 WWII style Denim Duffel / Laundry Bags are being constructed for this special event, to be given away with purchase of $100 or more. 

 These bags feature the following details.
• Constructed using 2 x 1 denim remnants in 8oz & 9oz weights
• Sewn on Union Special double needle chain stitch Caballo machine
• Matching top stitch thread color with contrasting chain stitch color


Photos of similar vintage WWII denim bags 
WWII era indigo denim duffel bag with US stencil from the vintage workwear collection
Double needle chain stitching can be seen inside of bag
WWII era indigo denim duffel bags from the vintage workwear collection