Pasadena Pins and Buttons
Description: Pasadena is today only the ninth-most populous cities in Los Angeles County. However, it is easily one of the most historically and culturally important. I explored it for my series, "California Fool's Gold," in 2012. https://ericbrightwell.com/2012/01/04/california-fools-gold-exploring-pasadena-the-crown-city-of-roses/
Description: A vintage-style graphic featuring the outline of Texas, prominently displaying Gilley's in red lettering at the center, with Pasadena, Texas beneath it. The phrase The World's Largest Night Club is displayed in smaller text. The design features a distressed texture on a dark brown background.
Description: A vintage-style graphic featuring the outline of Texas, prominently displaying Gilley's in red lettering at the center, with Pasadena, Texas beneath it. The phrase The World's Largest Night Club is displayed in smaller text. The design features a distressed texture on a dark brown background.
Description: Pasadena, California, is a city defined by its deep-rooted history and classic West Coast appeal. This cityscape artwork highlights the unique architectural character and local charm of its historic Old Pasadena district, famous for its beautifully preserved late 19th-century buildings. It makes for a thoughtful gift, travel keepsake, or hometown memento for anyone who appreciates the heritage and enduring spirit of the Arroyo Seco and the iconic Colorado Street Bridge.
Description: The Pasadena Silk Sox were a short–lived minor league baseball team based in Pasadena, California in 1910. Pasadena teams played as members of the Class D level Southern California Trolley League in 1910 and the 1913 Southern California League, with both teams having short tenures of play. The two teams have been the only minor league teams based in Pasadena.
Description: A white distressed text layout against a black background. The top line reads "PASADENA" arched. Below it, centered, is "VS" with two horizontal lines on either side. The bottom line reads "EVERYBODY" in large, straight block letters. The text has a weathered, crackled appearance.
Description: A bold, distressed white text design layered over a black background. The top line reads "PASADENA" in a large, arched font with a cracked texture. Below it, centered, is "VS" flanked by two horizontal lines with a similar cracked effect. The bottom line displays "EVERYBODY" in a large, blocky font, also with a cracked appearance.
Description: Celebrate the iconic architecture of Pasadena, California with this vintage-inspired landscape. Featuring the famous arch bridge and mountain scenery, this aesthetic graphic captures the charm of the Crown City. Perfect for locals and visitors who love Southern California travel, scenery, and unique urban heritage styles.
