Newsletter

The Long Island Depression Glass Society

-John Guglielmo Editor-  JANUARY 2012

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

As the New Year arrives, filled with Hope and Dreams, we want to wish you and yours all the best in the oncoming months: Peace, Prosperity and all that goes with it.  Happy New Year!

 The Annual Winter & Collectible Market will be held at the Freeport Recreation Center on January 22, 2012.  We consider this show to be the official opeining to our yearly collecting season.

This year the show promises to have its usual high quality, authentic and interesting antiques and collectibles including many examples of Depression Era Glass and Pottery.

There will also be books, linens, furniture, bric-a brac, empherma and memoriabilia.  In short, something for everyone.

More and more people are being drawn to antiques as they discover the craftsmanship and integrity that were part of the manufacture of the previous century.  That is when things were made to last a lifetime and more.

The only hurdle that new collectors have to pass is  how to incorporate antiques into their daily lives but once that is done,  collecting is easy.

This show will have close to 40 dealers, some of whom are members selling thir collections. It is always a worthwhile trip and a pleasant change from the winter blues.  Plan to attend and bring along a few freinds.

As a member, you may sell at this market at 1, 2, 3, or 4 tables.  All you need is a NY State Tax Number and enough authentic antiques and /or collectibles to make an attractive presentation.  Show your stuff, sell some and buy... more stuff!  Call Rosemary at (631) 803-0184.  Please call promptly as time is running out.

SPRING GLASS SHOW

Speaking of shows, contracts for the Spring All-american Glass and Pottery Sale and show will go out this week.

Anyone wishing to do a 1, 2, or 3 table member booth should contact Helen ag (631) 587-2539 as soon as possible.

You will need a New York State Tax Number and enough authentic, clean, identified and priced Depression Era glass, talbecloths and shelves to fill the tables or tables you have chosen.

JANUARY GENERAL MEETING

At the January General Meeting, held on the third Thursday of the Month, the 19th, the fundraiser will be a raffle of:

1 crystal "Rings" center handled server

1 crystal Cambridge pticher

1 "Canterbury" vase

The program will be:

#1. "Hazel-Atlas Kitchenware" presented by John Roberts

#2. Your favorite piece of Ice Blue Glass.

You are requested to bring in Ice Blue glass (such as Cambridge "Caprice") adn also any DG Kitchenware for porgram one.

Our Program Director, John Roberts, is requesting members to contact him for programs in the coming months.

If you have collections or interesting pieces, please know that he will assist you in any way possible to participate in the program and thereby to gain LIDO points.

DUES ARE DUE

Please contact us asap to renew your membership and avoid loosing LIDO points.  It's $20 a single membership and $30 for a double membership in the same household.  Enclose a stamped self addressed envelope for membership card to be returned to you.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Antique & Collectible Mkt.     January 22, 2012

Spring Glass Show                   March 18, 2012

Fall Glass Show                       October 21, 2012

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 Your editor can be reached at (631) 587-2539