Sanborn's - White Print
Black / S
$29.99
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$29.99
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A little history...
Sanborn's Little Plumber was a neighborhood plumbing business that served Santa Ana, California, during the mid-20th century. Based at 520 East Fourth Street, the company advertised itself with a memorable cartoon mascot known as the "Little Plumber," a cheerful child carrying a pipe wrench whose slogan proclaimed, "Folks greet me everywhere I go—I'm proud of that I'll have you know!" The friendly character reflected a common advertising style of the era, when small local businesses relied on recognizable mascots and catchy slogans to build trust within their communities. Located along one of Santa Ana's principal commercial streets, Sanborn's offered plumbing services to homeowners and businesses at a time when Orange County was experiencing rapid residential and commercial growth following World War II.
Although relatively little documentation about the company has survived, advertisements such as this one illustrate how independent tradesmen marketed themselves before the age of television and the internet. Rather than emphasizing price alone, Sanborn's focused on familiarity, reputation, and dependable local service, encouraging customers to think of the "Little Plumber" whenever plumbing needs arose. Businesses like Sanborn's played an important role in the development of growing Southern California communities by installing and maintaining the plumbing infrastructure that supported thousands of new homes and businesses. While the company no longer appears to be in operation, its distinctive mascot and vintage advertisements remain charming examples of mid-century local advertising and the entrepreneurial spirit that helped shape Santa Ana's business district.
⭐All sales are final. Please check the Size Guide before purchasing⭐
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About the product you will be wearing...
• 100% ring-spun cotton
• Sport Grey is 90% ring-spun cotton, 10% polyester
• All Heather colors are 65% polyester, 35% cotton
• 4.5 oz/yd² (153 g/m²)
• Shoulder-to-shoulder taping
• Quarter-turned to avoid crease down the center
• Blank product sourced from Bangladesh, Nicaragua, Honduras, Dominican Republic, Haiti or Guatemala
Disclaimer: Due to the fabric properties, the White color variant may appear off-white rather than bright white.
Sanborn's - White Print
$29.99
Sale price
$29.99
Regular price
Sanborn's Little Plumber was a neighborhood plumbing business that served Santa Ana, California, during the mid-20th century. Based at 520 East Fourth Street, the company advertised itself with a memorable cartoon mascot known as the "Little Plumber," a cheerful child carrying a pipe wrench whose slogan proclaimed, "Folks greet me everywhere I go—I'm proud of that I'll have you know!" The friendly character reflected a common advertising style of the era, when small local businesses relied on recognizable mascots and catchy slogans to build trust within their communities. Located along one of Santa Ana's principal commercial streets, Sanborn's offered plumbing services to homeowners and businesses at a time when Orange County was experiencing rapid residential and commercial growth following World War II.
Although relatively little documentation about the company has survived, advertisements such as this one illustrate how independent tradesmen marketed themselves before the age of television and the internet. Rather than emphasizing price alone, Sanborn's focused on familiarity, reputation, and dependable local service, encouraging customers to think of the "Little Plumber" whenever plumbing needs arose. Businesses like Sanborn's played an important role in the development of growing Southern California communities by installing and maintaining the plumbing infrastructure that supported thousands of new homes and businesses. While the company no longer appears to be in operation, its distinctive mascot and vintage advertisements remain charming examples of mid-century local advertising and the entrepreneurial spirit that helped shape Santa Ana's business district.
⭐All sales are final. Please check the Size Guide before purchasing⭐
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About the product you will be wearing...
• 100% ring-spun cotton
• Sport Grey is 90% ring-spun cotton, 10% polyester
• All Heather colors are 65% polyester, 35% cotton
• 4.5 oz/yd² (153 g/m²)
• Shoulder-to-shoulder taping
• Quarter-turned to avoid crease down the center
• Blank product sourced from Bangladesh, Nicaragua, Honduras, Dominican Republic, Haiti or Guatemala
Disclaimer: Due to the fabric properties, the White color variant may appear off-white rather than bright white.
Size guide
| LENGTH (inches) | WIDTH (inches) | |
| S | 28 | 18 |
| M | 29 | 20 |
| L | 30 | 22 |
| XL | 31 | 24 |
| 2XL | 32 | 26 |
| 3XL | 33 | 28 |
| LENGTH (cm) | WIDTH (cm) | |
| S | 71.1 | 45.7 |
| M | 73.7 | 50.8 |
| L | 76.2 | 55.9 |
| XL | 78.7 | 61 |
| 2XL | 81.3 | 66 |
| 3XL | 83.8 | 71.1 |