: A new show in the Lillian Gillman stable of events, The Westport
Garden and Antiques Show, aired at the Bedford School over the
weekend of May 1. The show was hampered by a perfect spring day
on Saturday that surely kept the locals in their own gardens, but
a rainy day on Sunday had the gardening community out in force.
"We did get a lot of comments from everybody that came through
the show, commented Gillman, "they all said it was really
pretty." Gillman reported that garden antiques were the big
sellers with urns, garden benches, wicker and garden statuary
moving steadily from the floor. "Paintings and lots of smalls"
were also selling well according to the manager.
The show, a benefit for the student run radio station at the
local high school, has always been well supported by the
community, according to Gillman. "The town has always supported
this show and they come out and buy."
Jaffe and Thurston, Wawarsing, N.Y.
Other merchandise seen around the floor included a good
selection of vintage couture displayed by Marilyn Hitchcock Vintage
of Riverdale, N.Y. The booth seemed a popular spot for the local
ladies and among the offering was a 50s vintage tennis sweater with
lots of appropriate embroidery, a selection of dresses, skirts and
shirts from the 40s to the 70s, and a large assortment of chic
handbags and shoes.
The booth of the Brayers was also a popular spot for the local
ladies as a wide selection of estate jewelry was offered with
items ranging from watches, bracelets and necklaces to Tiffany
pins.
Jaffe and Thurston offered a varied assortment of wares from
Mount Washington glass to lacy examples. Their booth also
featured an extensive selection of paintings and a nice Sheraton
three-drawer sewing table with work bag. Marilyn Saland displayed
a varied selection of furniture ranging from French flavored
tables to a good looking pair of paint decorated thumb back
Windors, while across the aisle Ed and Shelia Hylan offered a
demure Federal secretary along with country items such as a dry
sink and painted stools and benches.
The Shady Lady, Damariscotta, Me.
Poverty Hollow Antiques displayed a good assortment of
merchandise with a set of cast-iron garden benches selling from the
booth soon after the doors to the show opened. Across the way was
The Shady Lady with an attractive set of wicker including a settee,
love-seat and two tables.
Bungalo Bill was also on hand for the show with a wide assortment
of tiles that included scenics, florals and animal themes from
both the Victorian and Arts and Crafts period.
The popular garden/antiques show will return to Westport next
year, although, according to Gillman, the dates will be moved up
a couple weeks with the show scheduled for April 9-10. The next
show for Lillian Gillman will be her Fall Harvest show in
October.
