You've always been in good company.

Queer Mercantile | Est. 2019 : Curated History, Home & Heart.

The Ephemera of Us


The Vintage Photo Collection is one of the largest online archives of colorized and restored queer vintage photography. These portraits reclaim same-sex love from the margins of history—tearing down the secrecy and shame once imposed on LGBTQ+ lives. Each image affirms that queer connection is not new, deviant, or hidden—it’s always been here: tender, courageous, and deeply human. This collection doesn’t just preserve memories; it restores dignity, challenges erasure, and invites us to see love as it truly was—and still is.

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Explore the Archive | Available in Framed Matte Canvas or Special Order German Etching Hahnemuhle Paper Giclée Prints
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Walt & Pete ® is a brand that celebrates bi & gay history. This collection is devoted to Walt Whitman & Peter Doyle. It's' to promote the love and success that have always existed in our community. It’s dedicated to "Our Love, Our Story & Our History."

"You've always been in good company."

Jake Smith | Founder & Archivist

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