Lawson Pillows
Description: Born in Upland, California, Lawson began his motorcycle racing career in the Southern California dirt track circuit. When it became increasingly difficult to find machinery able to compete with the dominant Harley-Davidsons, he switched his attention to road racing. In 1979, Lawson finished the season second behind Freddie Spencer in the AMA 250cc road racing National Championship. Afterwards, he was offered a ride with the Kawasaki Superbike team and won the AMA Superbike Series in 1981 and 1982. He also won the AMA 250cc road racing National Championship in 1980 and 1981 for Kawasaki.
Description: This vibrant watercolor painting captures a dynamic moment outside a Lawson convenience store in Japan, set against the majestic backdrop of Mt. Fuji. In the foreground, a man and a woman engage in an intense martial arts battle, their movements fluid yet powerful, embodying a cinematic, action-packed scene. Shoppers are seen exiting the store, some caught in surprise while others appear blissfully unaware, adding a sense of realism and humor to the piece. The cool blue and white hues of Mt. Fuji contrast beautifully with the warmer tones of the storefront, creating a lively snapshot of modern Japanese life mixed with traditional martial arts energy. This artwork is a captivating blend of everyday life, cultural landmarks, and action tha...
Description: Lawson’s Dairy Stores began in 1939 when J.J. Lawson opened a retail counter at his Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio milk company to sell milk by the gallon. Since most milk came in quart bottles, his wider-mouthed jug with a wire handle let customers carry one bottle instead of four, saving money and driving sales. Lawson soon opened his first store, offering his dairy products along with a range of food and staples—an early version of today’s convenience store. Within a year, he had ten locations; by 1943, twice that. By 1959, the chain had grown to over 700 stores when Consolidated Foods bought it. The stores kept the Lawson’s name until a rebrand in the mid-1980s changed it to Dairy Mart.
