Local Clothing Line Launches Its 2023 Edition Collection Honouring the Late Artist George Elliott

PTBO Northern Originals/Flavour has launched new designs to their clothing line with the catchphrase “I’d rather be in Peterborough” in collaboration with the children of late artist George Elliott.

PHOTO COURTESY OF AARON ELLIOTT.

The clothing features the classic catchphrase ‘I’d Rather Be In Peterborough,’ with designs featuring a collage of local landmarks. They include the Clock Tower, Pagoda Bridge, Lift Lock and more.

“The decision for The George Elliott Collection to collaborate with PTBO Northern Originals was an easy one to make,” said Aaron Elliott, George’s son. “We’ve known Mike and Shelby since they opened Flavour at its original location and later they lived next door to our parents which helped foster a friendship that has lasted for over two decades.”

The phrase came from the mid-70s when the Peterborough Chamber of Commerce called local artists and marketers to create a new brand statement for the city. 

George’s phrase after being accepted became the moment that launched his art career. Since his passing at the age of 81 in 2020, all of his art were sold by his children on social media through ‘The George Elliott Collection.’

The clothing is available online for purchase or in-store at Flavour located at 383 George St. N.

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Local Clothing Line Launched In Honour of Late Artist George Elliott

PTBO Northern Originals/Flavour has launched a clothing line with the catchphrase “I’d rather be in Peterborough” in collaboration with the children of late artist George Elliott.

Paul (left) and aaron Elliott (right) and sister Andrea was tasked to sell all of George’s art (and still has some art left) through social media after his passing in 2020. Photo courtesy of Aaron Elliott.

The brand sells stickers, hoodies, t-shirts and sweatshirts that contain the signature catchphrase and art of the Peterborough Lift Lock or Market Hall Clock Tower.

“The decision for The George Elliott Collection to collaborate with PTBO Northern Originals was an easy one to make,” said Aaron Elliott, George’s son. “We’ve known Mike and Shelby since they opened Flavour at its original location and later they lived next door to our parents which helped foster a friendship that has lasted for over two decades.“

Photo courtesy of Aaron Elliott.

The phrase came from the mid-70s when the Peterborough Chamber of Commerce made an open call for local artists and marketers to create a new brand statement for the city. 

George’s phrase after being accepted became the moment that launched his art career. Since his passing at the age of 81 in 2020, all of his art were sold by his children on social media through ‘The George Elliott Collection.’

The clothing is available online for purchase or in-store at Flavour located at 383 George St. N.

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Blast From The Past: Old Boat Motors Designed At Outboard Marine On Display At Little Lake

Outboard Marine, which once employed about 2,000 employees in Peterborough before closing in the Nineties, was famous for, among many other things, producing Johnson and Evinrude engines.

Classic boat show, Little Lake

Some of those were on display on Saturday (September 16th) on the shores of Little Lake at a classic boat display.

Classic boat show, Little Lake

All the motor logo designs pictured throughout the post were done by George Elliott, the renowned local artist and illustrator who worked at Outboard Marine as a graphic designer in the '60s, '70s and '80s before leaving to commit himself full time to his art vocation. (George is the father of our Brand Strategist, Aaron Elliott.)

George was featured (see below, bottom left) in an old dealer publicaton called Pioneer Chips.

Many of our readers may recall these classic old designs, and perhaps might even be using these motors now.

"To see my Dad's designs still around and being cherished after decades is incredible to witness," Aaron says. "It's neat to see they live on."

Classic boat show, Little Lake

Classic boat show, Little Lake

Here is a picture of Outboard Marine back in the day (where the Canadian Canoe Museum is now located)...

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There Is A New Book Out Called "Neat Places & Cool People In Peterborough"

Neat Places & Cool People in Peterborough is available at some local bookstores for $25, with all proceeds going to the local United Way campaign. It's a 118-page book illustrated by artist George Elliott with stories from Examiner managing editor Ed Arnold.

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