Behind the Names: The Lewis Long Wallet

At Grit Mercantile, we name our products to honor ancestors, family and friends who have displayed true grit in their lives.

Grit: courage and determination despite difficulty. (Cambridge Dictionary)

Without further ado, we present the story of Lewis.

Left to Right: Lewis, Ron (Woodrow), Ranelle (Iris), his wife Zenia, Freeda

The Lewis Long Wallet is named in honor of Garret's great-grandfather. While serving in the Army during WWI, Lewis suffered a mustard gas attack, which left him permanently disabled. Lewis found ways around his physical limitations, such as training his collie, Jack, to round up his cows from the woods. He chose to be content with what he was able to do and the simple things in life - spending time with family, friends, and neighbors. With this wallet, we honor his grit in the face of hardship.

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