You've always been in good company.

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

Curating the Heart: A Gallery of Memory and Meaning

Graphic T-shirts | Bold Threads for Braver Tomorrows.

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Our Spartan Pride T-Shirts

Unleash your inner warrior with our Spartan Pride T-Shirts featuring a striking rainbow-themed Spartan graphic wielding a spear—symbolizing courage, resilience, and the vibrant spirit of the LGBTQIA+ community. From soldiers and scientists to politicians, business owners, artists, and entertainers, our community has shaped history in countless ways. This shirt stands as a testament to the immense contributions of our community, embodying the message that there's no shame in being who you are—only pride in living authentically and fearlessly.

Each Spartan Pride T-shirt is more than just apparel—it's a celebration of our legacy and a reminder that “You’ve always been in good company.” Every design proudly showcases a name and the contributions of LGBTQIA+ icons, with direct links to their inspiring biographies. Wear your pride and share our community’s powerful history at the gym, school, or your local farmers market!

Celebrate our history, be educational!

Ancient Echoes | Spartan Pride & Queer Resistance

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The Vintage Photo Collection

The vintage collection is a growing archive of salvaged photos of “affectionate men”. Each has been restored and colorized. Each image has a story including its survival. Our history is constantly being erased. Proudly display this swag, the more people see images like these, it just breaks social barriers and stereotypes.

Vintage Giclée Print | German Etching Hahnemuhle Paper

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  • Human League H.S. | Rainbow Riders Campaign

    Human League H.S. | Rainbow Riders Campaign

    Human League High School: A Beacon of Equality and Innovation Join the Movement The Rainbow Riders campaign invites everyone—students, parents, educators, and allies—to take a stand for equality and inclusion....

    Human League H.S. | Rainbow Riders Campaign

    Human League High School: A Beacon of Equality and Innovation Join the Movement The Rainbow Riders campaign invites everyone—students, parents, educators, and allies—to take a stand for equality and inclusion....

  • Leonard Bernstein (1918 – 1990)

    Leonard Bernstein (1918 – 1990)

    Leonard Bernstein, the iconic American conductor, composer, and pianist, was indeed gay, a fact that added complexity to his public persona in a time when LGBTQ+ issues were not as...

    Leonard Bernstein (1918 – 1990)

    Leonard Bernstein, the iconic American conductor, composer, and pianist, was indeed gay, a fact that added complexity to his public persona in a time when LGBTQ+ issues were not as...

  • Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519)

    Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519)

    Leonardo da Vinci, the Italian polymath of the Renaissance era, born in 1452, is renowned for his contributions to art, science, engineering, and various other fields. While there is no...

    Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519)

    Leonardo da Vinci, the Italian polymath of the Renaissance era, born in 1452, is renowned for his contributions to art, science, engineering, and various other fields. While there is no...

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Spiral Notebooks | “Ink the Past. Inspire the Future.”

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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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