When it comes to keeping our essentials organized and accessible, small inconveniences can add up. We are excited to introduce Klipsta, a product that offers a simple yet effective solution with its range of versatile accessories, designed to help you secure and carry everyday items with ease. From holding hats to securing glasses, Klipsta products make daily routines just a bit easier.
The Klipsta Hat Clip is a handy way to keep your hat within reach, whether you’re on the move or just want to free up your hands. Attach it to your bag, belt, or backpack, and the magnetic clip will securely hold your hat. It’s perfect for outdoor adventures or casual outings.
For those who frequently need an extra helping hand, the Klipsta Flex provides a flexible solution for holding items like shopping bags, umbrellas, or water bottles. Its sturdy yet lightweight design ensures your items stay put, letting you stay hands-free and comfortable.
No more fumbling for your glasses. The Klipsta Spex attaches to your clothing and provides a convenient place to hang your eyewear. Whether you’re in the garden or out on a walk, keeping your glasses safe and accessible has never been easier.
Klipsta products make everyday tasks a little simpler, allowing you to stay focused on what matters. Give them a try, and see how small conveniences can add up to make a big difference.
Boma is renowned for its unique, nature-inspired designs that bring the beauty of the outdoors into everyday life. With a commitment to craftsmanship and creativity, their latest offerings showcase artistry that resonates with nature lovers and collectors alike.
A Touch of Nature
Boma’s new Inuit Seal and Inuit Owl statues beautifully capture the essence of wildlife. Crafted with attention to detail, these pieces not only enhance your decor but also celebrate the connection between art and nature.
Function Meets Flair
Explore the practical yet stylish Hummingbird Jute Bag and Octopus Cotton Bag. Both bags are perfect for eco-conscious consumers, offering a fashionable way to carry your essentials while reflecting the beauty of nature through their designs.
Adorn Yourself with Nature
Boma’s jewelry pieces, including the Hummingbird in Flight Pin and Lovebirds Earrings, combine elegance with nature motifs. These accessories make for thoughtful gifts or personal treasures, adding a touch of whimsy to any outfit.
We’re excited to introduce a standout addition to our outerwear collection: the Lined Prison Blues Jacket. This classic workwear piece is available in four versatile finishes—Rigid Olive, Rigid Blue, Western, and Washed Black—making it a must-have for those who value durability and reliability in their clothing.
Warmth and Comfort for Cooler Days
What sets this jacket apart is the comfortable lining that adds extra warmth without sacrificing mobility. The interior is designed for chilly mornings and brisk afternoons, offering a comfortable snug fit that feels just right. Whether you’re layering it over a flannel shirt or wearing it on its own, the Prison Blues Jacket ensures you stay warm while maintaining the freedom to move.
Four Fine Finishes for Any Fit
Available in four classic colors, the Lined Prison Blues Jacket offers something for everyone. The Rigid Olive brings an earthy, outdoorsy vibe, perfect for rugged adventures. The Rigid Blue gives off a traditional, timeless feel, ideal for those who appreciate classic Americana. The Western finish adds a touch of vintage charm, perfect for those who favor a more rustic, heritage-inspired look. Lastly, the Washed Black finish provides a sleek, modern appearance that easily transitions from the worksite to casual gatherings.
Functional Design for Every Task
The Lined Prison Blues Jacket doesn’t just look good; it works hard, too. It features large front pockets for convenient storage, and the button-up design makes it easy to layer over your favorite shirts or sweaters. The jacket is designed with functionality in mind, ensuring you have what you need, whether you’re tackling outdoor projects or heading into town.
Built to Last with Heritage Craftsmanship
The Lined Prison Blues Jacket is a testament to the craftsmanship that Prison Blues is known for. Made right here in the USA, this jacket is built with long-lasting materials that stand up to daily wear and tear. Whether you’re working hard on a project or heading out for a casual day, the durability of this jacket ensures it stays with you for years to come. The tough outer shell, coupled with reinforced seams, speaks to a legacy of quality workwear.
Made with Purpose, Built to Last
At David Morgan, we believe in offering products that stand the test of time, and the Lined Prison Blues Jacket is no exception. This jacket is more than just a piece of clothing—it’s a reliable companion for your day-to-day. With its strong construction, comfortable lining, and versatile style, this jacket delivers on all fronts.
Upgrade your wardrobe with the Lined Prison Blues Jacket—available now in Rigid Olive, Rigid Blue, Western, and Washed Black.
Father’s Day means a lot to us here at David Morgan. For today’s blogpost, we wanted to celebrate the life of David Morgan and share some of the story of how we got to where we are today.
During the family trip to Australia in 1962, David Morgan discovered a whip making enterprise still operating as it had been during Victorian times. An engineer by training and vocation, and with a long interest in craftwork, he carried this interest back home to the United States. He and his wife, Dorothy, imported a few whips for sale initially under the company name of Austral Enterprises, with the company name being changed to David Morgan in 1978.
As David and Dorothy’s young family grew, so did his interest in braiding and leatherwork. Always a problem solver, David had each child contributing to the craft at an early age, first lacing dog boot sets at $.02 per set. David reflected on the several trips to Australia in the 1960’s, where he learned the inner details of the leather and braiding trade from some of Australia’s top whipmakers. Along with the details of whipmaking, they taught him the history behind whips and their uses and the teachings connected with David. By the early 1970s the business had expanded to include braiding supplies and braided goods manufactured in David Morgan’s own leather workshop.
Eddie Bauer, creator of the famous Eddie Bauer clothing company, opened a store in the Seattle area in the early 70’s. Eddie Bauer himself strolled into our store, then located in the Ballard area of Seattle, and was enamored by the authentic Australian products. Eddie Bauer took a particular liking to the Slouch Hat made by Akubra, the same hats worn by the Australian military. Soon after a collaboration between David Morgan, Akubra, and Eddie Bauer was made. Eddie Bauer called the iconic Aussie accessory the “Digger Hat” and the hat’s success was vital to the Eddie Bauer brand at the time. At home it was all hands on deck for the David Morgan family, unpacking the boxes shipped by sea from Australia, brushing each hat, adding the puggaree and chin strap before shipping out.
In 1973, the US placed an embargo on kangaroo skins and products, effectively stopping the supply of Australian whips and braided goods to the US. Throughout this, David decided to keep the trade going, producing an American style bull whip using an Australian braided belly construction. This whip style, the 450 Series, proved popular among stuntmen and performers, most notably Glenn Randall Jr who used them in a small film (at the time) called Raiders of the Lost Ark. Once the embargo on kangaroo products was lifted in 1981, David switched to crafting these whips from the stronger kangaroo leather and the company renewed the importation of Australian leather goods.
Once reaching mainstream popularity, The Indiana Jones movies were the catalyst for revitalizing an interest in whips. David’s No. 455 10 ft Bullwhip became an icon when it was so skillfully woven into the story by Glenn Randall Jr, the stunt director for the first movie. We supplied over 30 whips to the studio for the four Indiana Jones movies. The resulting publicity brought in more orders than we could easily handle.
Even when we had a two-to-three year backlog of orders, David was adamant that we not increase the price unduly as he wanted those customers who appreciated the craftsmanship to enjoy the whips, not just the rich. Instead, he focused on continuing to produce quality whips and training the next generation of braiders. We are still producing these whips to David’s specifications and quality, with grandson Alex Morgan and son Will Morgan contributing to the effort.
David Morgan died on July 8, 2015.
In the last few years of his life, David was challenged first by Alzheimer’s disease and later by a stroke. Through determination and hard work, David regained enough strength after his stroke to still enjoy his walks through the neighborhood. David was kind, helpful, gregarious, generous, and an excellent problem-solver.
Almost 10 years later, we try every day to hold the lessons that David taught us close to our hearts.
Father’s Day is almost here. If you order between now and June 7th we can confirm your delivery in time for June 16th. Here’s a few gift suggestions for those caring father figures in our lives.
Adori Leathergoods is an Australian manufacturer that has deserved reputation for outstanding quality in the top of the line wallets they produce. From the fine leathers used to the careful stitching and turned edges, these wallets will provide years of use and enjoyment.
For over 90 years, the Geir Glove company has been producing some of the world’s finest leather gloves for men and women — for work, dress, driving, and riding. Geir is known throughout the West for their quality materials. Made from full-grain deer, goat, kangaroo, bison and elkskins – Geir has made a glove that fits any use case you made need.
The Celts were skilled metal workers, with a strong interest in gold, silver and bronze ornaments for themselves and for their horse trappings. Our authentic Celtic jewelry is drawn from both modern Welsh and older Celtic sources, with design as timely today as it was two thousand years ago. Most of our Celtic jewelry collection is exclusive and only sold at David Morgan.
We at David Morgan send our appreciate to all of the fathers who have been the mentors, friends, and life-long partners in our lives. We hope that we can help find that special something to help send your gratitude to those people who matter the most.
The Unforgiven Hat, reminiscent of the hat worn by Clint Eastwood in the 1992 film “Unforgiven”, is one of our new favorites from American Hat Makers. Since the company’s creation in early 1970s, American Hat Makers has been a family owned business passed down from generations.
The Unforgiven Hat sports a leather hat band with an ornate ornamental nail closure. This hat is made from cowhide leather and has a crunch leather finish, adorned with a teardrop crown and a flat brim. The interior is lined with with satin and a soft, but resilient, absorbent sweatband.
Leather hats are durable and long lasting. A light coating of Pecard Leather Dressing every six months will help maintain the fine appearance of your leather hat.
Ornamental Nail Closure on Hat Band
American Hat Makers is owned and operated by father and son, Gary and Garth Watrous. Gary started American Hat Makers in the early 70s with only $20 in leather, $20 in leather working tools and the back of a 1963 Chevy station wagon. Garth took over in 2005 after 50 years of hat making, and has helped grow American Hat Makers through innovation, production, and genuine connections.
Prison Blues has recently sent us their new Rigid Olive color tone garments. Made from 100% US cotton canvas, this material is a tightly woven fabric that’s stronger than denim. The Rigid Olive Canvas is a perfect fit for active work days, being made from a lighter weight and more comfortable fabric.
These products are hand-crafted by inmates serving time at the Eastern Oregon Correction Institution. The garments have helped create a work program that has given inmates an opportunity to pay their bills, build a work ethic, and gain a longstanding work skill.
In addition to their Rigid Olive color option, Prison Blues has added Charcoal. Now available in their Work Shirt line, be sure to check out the Charcoal color if you’re out playing in the dirt and need a reliable, long-lasting work shirt.
Our Spring / Summer 2024 Catalog is now available. It is also available as a PDF file here. Here’s a quote from Will that we wanted to share.
“Dear Customers and Friends,
It is an interesting time to be in the retail business, especially with a small family owned and operated company like David Morgan. The past six months we’ve seen more vendors retired and some of our favorite products discontinued. We’ve also found some great new products we hope you like, scattered through this catalog.
I and our staff look forward to your continued patronage as we bring you our eclectic mix of quality items. Thank you!
Akurba’s Hemp Range hat is one of those products that we’re sad to see go. The Hemp Range has been our go-to recommendation for folks looking for a hat that that can take some damage while keeping them out the sun. Available for as long as we have stock, these hats are stiffer and longer-wearing than our other Panama hats. Please call or click the link above to check if your hat size is still available.
A product we’re excited to add to our showcase is the Archaeologist Satchel by Frost River. The satchel is the perfect carrier for our 450 Series Bullwhips, used in the “Indiana Jones” movies. The bag has been so popular that we’ve sold out of our first batch but we will have more to be shipped out by 5/23/2024. Frost River guarantees the seams on your bag will stay sewn together, the rivets will hold, the zippers will work, and the buckles will do their job for as long as you (or even your grandkids) have your bag.
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Just in time for the holidays, we have new jewelry! The Petite Blueberry Earrings and Brooch are our latest additions to the Silver Seasons collection, designed by Michael Michaud and handcrafted in the USA. The petite blueberries are made from cast glass, and are smaller than the lapis lazuli berries in the Blueberry Earrings.
Best wishes for the roll out of Indiana Jones and The Dial of Destiny! Over the years our company has enjoyed many visits ( and purchases ) from fans of the Raider’s franchise. We hope that this the fifth installation in the series satisfies the old fans and recruits some new ones.
