1915 Socks
Description: The official logo of the Panama Pacific International Exposition held in San Francisco in 1915. Essentially a World's Fair, the expo was a celebration of both the completion of the Panama Canal and the 400th anniversary of Balboa's discovery of the Pacific Ocean. It also helped showcase the city's recovery from the earthquake of 1906.
Description: J.C. Whitney & Co. began in 1915 as The Warshawsky Company, a scrap metal yard on the South Side of Chicago, founded by Lithuanian immigrant Israel Warshawsky. Israel’s son Roy come onboard, and his first contribution was to create a catalog, advertising it in national magazines. For 25-cents, customers would receive their catalog, chock-full of parts to help them work on and customize their cars. Response to the ad was overwhelming, and the company soon began shipping more parts through the mail than over their Chicago sales counter. The name changed to J.C. Whitney & Co. to give it a more American sound. Post WWII was an incredibly profitable time for J.C. Whitney as returning G.I.s got the hot rod bug, and needed parts in droves.
Description: Give classic animation a modern twist with this unique 2D illustration featuring Bobby Bumps styled in trendy Gen Z streetwear, complete with a tie-dye cap, chunky sneakers, and retro vibes. Perfect for fans of vintage cartoons and modern alternative fashion, this nostalgic yet contemporary design stands out on tees, stickers, and hoodies.
Description: Embrace the chaotic fun of early animation history with this classic 2D illustration of Farmer Al Falfa from 1915! Featuring wild farmyard antics, retro characters, and timeless slapstick humor, this nostalgic design is a must-have for fans of vintage cartoons, silent era shorts, and retro pop culture.
Description: Vintage poster promoting the Panama Pacific International Exposition held in San Francisco in 1915. Essentially a World's Fair, the expo was a celebration of both the completion of the Panama Canal and the 400th anniversary of Balboa's discovery of the Pacific Ocean. It also helped showcase the city's recovery from the earthquake of 1906.
