Items of the Week From The A.T. Stewart Exchange: 1900 Woman's Vanity

(Editor's Note: The following was provided by the A.T. Stewart Exchange.)

Here are this week's Items of the Week from the A.T. Stewart Exchange: A lovely woman's vanity priced at $80. This piece was made around 1900 in Vermont. It was brought into the shop by the original owner's son, who told us that his mother was a rugged New Englander who believed in re-purposing everything. The word "recycling" hadn't become part of the vernacular in her day! The vanity is made of hardwood, with small flourishes on the legs and the center mirror. It measure 36"L x 19 3/4"D x 31 1/2"H. It has two drawers for cosmetics. It's a great piece at a great price! On the vanity, we show a small gold frame for $5, a four-piece Bakelite vanity brush set for $24 and a seven-piece Nippon china vanity tray set for $150. All items are available at the time of posting.

The A.T. Stewart Exchange (consignment shop), located on the lower level of The Garden City Historical Society Museum, offers unique items for sale and is run by volunteers. Founded in 1975, The Garden City Historical Society is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization. The shop is located at 109 Eleventh Street in Garden City 516-746-8900 and is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. Parking is available behind the museum. Visit the Society’s website at www.gardencityhistoricalsociety.org.