Tag: blankets
New Release – Utility Canvas Throws
Now available via the Archival Web Shop.
Archival Holiday Sample Sale
If you’re in Eugene, you’re welcome to stop by our offices now through December 21st to make holiday purchases and see samples, prototypes, and other goods not listed on our web store. You do have to schedule an appointment – just email info@archivalclothing and Nicole will find a time for you to come in. …
Shopping from the 1930s: Montgomery Ward
Exemplary outerwear I’ve been on an ebay shopping spree for Montgomery Ward catalogs (the Archival bible). I’ve secured a few new Fall editions from the 1940s which I’ll be reprinting here–in bits–in the next few months. Copies of the 1930s catalogs are more tricky to source. Inspired by Spokesniffer and Reference Library, I’m capturing auction …
Archival Update: MacAusland’s Blanket Restock
We have replenished our inventory of wool blankets from MacAusland’s of Prince Edward Island. To compliment our current colorways (red, olive and navy tweed), we’ve added two new, natural, undyed colors – dark gray and brown. Light gray (above) is the other natural straight-from-the-sheep color.We now also carry a queen size blanket. Paired with crisp …
Archival Essential: Wool Blankets
MacAusland’s Wool Throws We love woolen garments and accessories. We obsess over pure new wool. We prefer wool over almost any other fabric because of its warmth and durability and because it retains its natural beauty over its long life. We believe, and can testify from experience, that an investment in wool pays off generously. …
Archival Woolens
by Erin O’Meara The source Women working at Portland Woolen Mills When people think of wool, images of sweaters, socks and toques come to mind. But wool isn’t just for clothing. Here are a few of my favorite woolen items. Wool filled pillows for your bed One of my grade school teachers told us to …