After more than 50 years in this amazing business, we welcome you to our happy site. Nothing has altered our dedication to real American "country", as it was known to all of us in the 1970's, when the first stacks of pantry boxes showed up in magazines, when Martha was beginning her journey in nearby Westport, CT, (I was in New Canaan, a few miles away), baskets were hung from beams, hooked rugs met stretchers,
quilts hung on walls, weathervanes on stands, and on and on. We were an undaunted bunch, and we loved being together, buying, selling and gabbing. Still do.
Look here on DIG for my most recent and most ancient finds. It is our shop window and our attic combined.
One caveat: I do not like returns. This is a polite way of saying --"Please, no returns."
Please ask as many questions and request as many photos as you like. I will gladly give you undivided attention.
I price very sensitively, based on cost. I will do what I can to make your purchase a pleasure. Shipping costs have become a burden to all of us; we strive to keep them totally fair. We accept personal checks and PayPal, and offer Lay-A-Way as well.
Please enjoy my finds. Living with antiques is one of life's greatest pleasures.
PS: We work hard for you to offer really authentic things. I'm sure you are noticing peculiar iterations of
country things everywhere now. If it's unbelievable, please beware. It is probably a fake. A clever artist can add "old" paint to a piece of woodenware; those objects are simply reproductions. It takes time, effort , conscience and love to offer true objects. Occasionally, I will offer re-creations by living or recent folk artists, worthy of collecting. These will be attributed to the artists.
This doll wears a period dress, made of unusual loden green printed textiles. The base fabric has a geometric tiny print and it is trimmed in a complimentary floral. It has blue calico china buttons. The apron is lawn and has a lot of melting. She has a pleasant pencilled face (unusual smile) although there is some staining. There are stitched down fingers on the hands, black long stockings and a lace-trimmed petticoat. C 1890. From a PA collection. 2 photos.
Just arrived here, this delightful 19th c man in absolutely wonderful clothing -- striped shirt, woolen overalls (holey) and a stunning great coat which has a big black pocket inside. He measures 10.5" so can fit in a small space. I love him a lot. There are many details, but the sewing is very naive. Made by a child? I think yes. Dating to mid 19th c. One foot is tattered, but he has been around for a very long time. 2 photos.
A beautifully made article of underclothing, late 19th c, with various needlework techniques. There is age discoloration, but just a few tiny holes and overall good condition. 1 photo.
