r.riveter catalog spring/summer 2012

It is our mission to renew the romance that once was and to inspire elegance, pride, and patriotism into the hearts of many. A notion much like that exemplified by Rosie the Riveter, the cultural icon for which the company was named.

about us. The entire foundation of R. Riveter is the idea of giving back to military spouses. We are a fairly small and widespread community but we are a unique one just the same. Our mission is to be able to provide a sense of security and self reliance to other military spouses.

Old military materials like duffle bags, wool blankets, and shelter

halves are up-cycled with a modern aesthetic producing a kind

of character that is totally unique and full of history. All bags are

hand dyed and handmade in our shop, in Dahlonega, Georgia.

On top of the one - of - a - kind look that stems from the nature

of recycled materials, all of our bags are named after famous military spouses. This allows for R. Riveter’s inspiration to come full circle and bring the spirit of Rosie to the forefront of our

products.

what makes our bags unique?

the idea of recycleing military materials is not only an

en viro n mentaly res p o n s ibl e decision but also an engaging one. the material that once served as a soldier’s refuge

and kept them safe and dry, is now serving a new purpose.

o n e’s s helter a nd o n e’s b ag..[both highly personal experiences]

LeeMrs.

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The Mrs. Lee purse displays elegance with a hinge frame. The hinge frame creates a secure closure while still allowing easy access. The purse has both short handles and a removable classic shoulder strap.

The Mrs. Lee bag comes equipped with feet, to protect the leather finish when set on the ground or any other surface. One interior pocket to accommodate keys and cell phone.

12 H | 11 W | 4 D

A little about Mrs. Lee - Mary Anna Randolph Custis was the only surviving child of George Washington Parke Custis, George Washington’s step grandson. Gen. Lee and Mary were married on June 30, 1831, at Arlington House. The 3rd U.S. Artillery served as honor guard at the marriage. They eventually had seven children, three boys and four girls.

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Mrs.Grant

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The Mrs. Grant tote is a versatile highly functional bag, ready to carry just about anything you need it to.This tote comes with a magnetic key chain that attaches to the bag to keep your keys at the top {where you can find them}. The long straps allow the bag to be held over the shoulder. The canvas exterior was once a shelter half (or tent in layman’s terms). A zipper can be added to this design to allow for increased protection of your belongings

A little about Mrs. Grant - Julia Boggs Dent was not only a famous military wife, but was first lady of the United States from 1869 to 1877. She met Ulysses S. Grant through her brother, a west point class mate of his, at their family home. Grant proposed many times be-fore Julia finally accepted. Their engagement was delayed due to the Mexican-American War, resulting in an unexpected four year engage-ment during which they saw each other only once.

14 H | 11 W | 4 D

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Mrs.Patton

“Mrs. Patton” is a modern twist on the classic clutch - perfect for any woman’s essentials: her phone, wallet, keys and the quintessential lipstick. The Mrs. Patton clutch is unique in the fact that it provides any woman the ability to dress up or dress down, suitable for every occasion.

An adjustable cross body strap allows for handsfree carry but can still be tucked away in the purse to become a more traditional clutch. This allows the transition from a day bag to a more formal evening look.

A little about Mrs. Patton - Beatrice Pat-ton, born Beatrice Banning Ayer, met General George Patton when she was just a child. Their childhood friendship grew into romance as the years progressed, resulting in marriage in 1910. They had three children, one of which followed in his father’s footsteps and became a general himself. After her husband’s death in 1945, Beatrice became a well known speaker and advocate for universal military training.

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MerrillMrs.

The Mrs. Merrill is the perfect size. Not too big not too small - Equipped with a zipper and an adjustable shoulder strap this bag is ready for adventure! The canvas and leather look is clas-sic R. Riveter and built from materials that were meant to last. The leather and canvas are naturally water resistant and are extremely durable.

Mrs. Merrill is a classic and versatile bag. This bag has two interior pockets and like all R. Riveter bags has an edition and date stamp.

Mrs. Merrill was married to Frank D. Merrill, the general most remembered for his command of Merrills’s marauders, officially the 5307th Composite Unit. The current Mountain Ranger Training Camp in Dahlonega, GA is named for his leadership in the Burma Campaign of World War II. Camp Merrill is the post where the idea for R. Riveter was created and carried out.

8 H | 9 W | 3 D


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This handheld clutch was named after the wife of famous General Abrams, Julia Bertha Abrams.“Mrs. Abrams” is a modern twist on the classic clutch - perfect for any woman’s essentials: her phone, wallet, keys and the quintessential lipstick. The Mrs. Abrams clutch is unique in the fact that it provides any woman the ability to dress up or dress down, perfect for every occasion.

A little about Mrs. abrams - Julia Abrams founded the Army group “Arlington Ladies” and devoted much of her time to humanitarian causes.


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Mrs. Bradley is named for the wife of five-star General Omar Bradley. A little about Mrs. Bradley - Mary Quayle, grew up across the street from him. Shortly before they were to be married he was called to the Mexican boarder. After a long wait and a battle with typhoid fever, they were finally married in 1916 and spent the next 49 years together.

The Mrs. Bradley is larger by clutch standards, allowing you to carry all your everyday essentials. The top is enclosed with a zipper and a few easy folds then secured with a magnetic snap. The leather for the Mrs. Bradley is style specific, is also a recycled material.

Add a cross body strap for a messenger bag style.

BradleyMrs.

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The men’s dopp kit is named for Admiral George Dewey, He is credited with the victory of the Battle of Manilla Bay which among other prestige prompted his attaining the rank of Admiral of the Navy.

The “dopp kit” is a travel/toilet bag traditionally used for men’s shaving and grooming kits. These bags became popular when the Army issued them to soldiers in WWII.

This compact bag is the perfect fit for toiletries while on-the-go. The shorter of the two sizes is perfect for men’s shaving and grooming tools. Made with hand dyed, hand finished leather for a durable bag that was built to last. The canvas material on the exterior is cut from a recycled army shelter half, or “pup” tent, and hand dyed.


admiral deweyDopp

For that special lady in your life

“Mrs. Dewey” is named for the wife of Admiral George Dewey, Susan Boardman Goodwin. Susan Dewey, born Susie Boardman Goodwin, met General Dewey when he was stationed in the navy at Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Her family was a large supporter of the military. Her father, Ichabod Goodwin, was New Hampshire’s war Governor,and fitted out troops for the war at his own expense. The Deweys were married on October 24th, 1867 and had a single son, George Goodwin Dewey. The Mrs. Dopp is tailored to fit a women’s basic toi-letries, including her flat [or curling] iron. Handmade with real leather and hand dyed, recycled army shelter halves.

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“If ever a dog was suited to master this one was.”

-Cartoonist Bill Mauldlin wrote about General Patton and his dog, Willie

willie the conqueror <This bad boy was named after General Patton’s dog - William the Conquerer.

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All collars come in Black, Brown & Saddle Tan leather finish.

Available in three sizes, ranging from - small 7”-11”, medium 11”-14”, and large 14”-17”.

NOT INTENDED FOR TIE UP.

DOG COLLARS

In keeping with the theme of R. Riveter - now even your dog can show his/her support! The collars are made from beautiful, quality veg-tanned cow leather which make for a very durable collar as well as one that will age beautifully with use. The collar is adjustable with nickel buckle clo-sure and matching rivets and d-ring for leash attachment.

the rosie >General Grant had a dog named Rosie, and thus we named a collar after her.

This collar comes with a personalized name plate riveted onto the collar. You can display your dogs name and his/her emergency con-tact number

ConquerorWillie the Rosie

Sunglass Case Card Holder

$20$25

Key Fob

$15

Card HolderLeather

Leather Strapa b it extra

$25$20

cross body strap | 42inches

{classic shoulder strap | 30inches}

Cosmetic Bag

$30

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At R. Riveter we provide choices. The choice of op-portunity to take occupation from post to post, and more simply the choice to have a purse exactly how you want it. The wanting is over, YOU DECIDE! We offer the ability to design the perfect combination of colors and functionality in your purse. A handbag is highly personal and one of the only objects we use on a daily basis-

pick a bag & make it your own by designing it just the way you like it. >>>

canvas/2

leather/3 charcoal / burgandy / brown / blue / green

black / dark brown / saddle tan

liner/4

yellow linen / nautical / pineapple / vintage

stone linen / granite / burst

hardware/5

strap/6

brass / nickel

black / cream / brown

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why r. riveter?

the decision

The transient nature of the lifestyle. Putting down roots proves difficult, and therefore affects your career as a spouse, if you get the chance to have one at all. Spouses are expected to be mobile and must quickly adapt to a fast pace change.

With all challenges come rewards. The people you meet along the way make it worthwhile, and you become a stronger person than you thought possible.

to start r.riveter came in the last months of 2011. As two military spouses who had recently relocated to Camp Merrill, just outside of Dahlonega, Georgia, finding a job in our “fields” was proving difficult. After much discussion of part time jobs, and trepidation over careers and subsequent futures, we decided it was time to take matters into our own hands. Knowing that thousands of capable, inspiring spouses were in our shoes, we could somehow provide the security and self reliance of a full time job - that would be as mobile and as flexible as the military lifestyle demands we be.

“We were stuck between a rock and a hard place. Neither

one of us could seem to find

a “career” job locally. We

seemingly had a choice between

a traffic heavy commute or what

felt like futureless part time

jobs just to get by. Knowing

how many other spouses were

in the same position (as most

posts and bases are located

a ways from quality jobs), we

found a collective need.

R. Riveter allowed us not only to employ

ourselves, but hope-fully provide a similar

opportunity for many military spouses.”

Rosie was, and still is, a symbol for stepping up, going against the norm and coming together to get a job done. Everyone should get the chance to be a Rosie, and R. Riveter is offering the perfect opportunity. We understand the peripatetic lifestyle of the military spouse and offer an answer to at least one aspect, occupation. You can work with a worthy cause while making supplemental income. Being a Rosie allows you to work from home, wherever your family may move . We also provide flexibility because we know every day you are doing a “double shift” keeping up with two jobs, military spouse and Rosie. As a Rosie you will be part of a new community, a company with a cause that offers direct selling through at home parties. Your part will be to plan and coordinate trunk shows. Hosts will invite their friends and family over for the opportunity to design and custom order their own purse. Your business will grow by guests wanting to throw their own trunk shows for free and discounted R. Riveter products. There are many other ways to increase income, such as online sales, catalog trunk shows and getting other Rosie’s involved.

BECOME A ROSIE

hand.made.qualitycommunitypridemilitary wiferomancedesignmodern aestheticsmart materialshomegrown.

what’s important?

cameron a. cruse

lisa c. bradley

thank you for your interest and support,

co-founders,military spouses

{tha nks f or l o oki ng}!

Hosting an R. Riveter trunk show is a new and fun way to organize a gather-ing for your family and friends. Be the first to throw a R. Riveter party in your area. A trunk show is facilitated by a trained R. Riveter Rosie who helps you coor-dinate and plan a personalized party where your guests can design their own handbags and accessories. Besides of-fering your guests a unique opportunity, you will also be part of a cause- helping military spouses create self-purpose and an often unattainable occupation. In addition to being an integral piece of a great mission, you will also receive free and discounted R. Riveter products!

HOST A TRUNK SHOW!

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