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T he Other Much-More-Dramatic Story well as their volume. Dorothy Ames, whose husband’s
Just picture it on the big screen: a woman with tat- aunt was a friend of Ellen, has a collection of over
tered clothes, her eyes empty of emotion, wandering 1,600 postcards. Ellen’s artwork continues to be repro-
the streets of WWI Berlin after many bombings. Her duced on any number of items from dolls to shirts.
boss on his last nickel searching for his beloved employee Ellen Clapsaddle cards are typically in a category by
after his company was destroyed. He sees her off in the themselves when offered from dealers, and frequently
distance and runs up to her, offering his hand. She is carry a premium price, but only when they have her
delusional. She yells at him, thinking him a stranger. signature. Although she did produce artwork without
Cut to his apartment in New York where he and his wife her signature, unless they can be definitively assigned to
tend to her needs. She is lost. Destitute. Broken. She is her, their value is in doubt.
put into the Peabody Home for the Aged and Poor. Most postcards were signed “Ellen H. Clapsaddle”
Alone, with nothing, she dies. with some rare cards signed simply “E.H.C.” Even
Very sad. And luckily, very untrue. Yet this story though she produced artwork for a variety of purposes,
continues to show up time and again in articles related to Ellen Clapsaddle. It her holiday postcards number in the thousands, and their illustrations depict
mainly children. Rare cards even have moving parts, like the Halloween card
all began in 1973 when this dramatic and false story was published in the
publication Delitiology. Somehow it got shown below with a young girl with a moving arm and a pumpkin mask that
“legs” and is time and again shared as fact. can be moved in front of her face and off.
But nothing beats a good story. Even as Notice the version depicting a young
recently as a 2018 article in an undisclosed African American child. There are different
publication the author stated that she was versions of many of her designs, changing
“displaced, penniless, and alone in a foreign little girls for little boys, different races, and
land” and was “rescued” by Isaac Wolf. she is purported to be the first to depict
Real-time articles, ships manifests, and Santa with rosy cheeks.
eyewitness accountings beg to differ. Her cards typically carry a value of $50+
and travel into the hundreds depending
C ollecting Ellen Clapsaddle upon features, age, and of course, condition.
The popularity of Ellen’s postcards and The Halloween card with the red-headed girl
artwork continues to remain strong and sold for $284.62 including the buyer’s
collectors boast their variety of cards as premium) at Hake’s Auctions in 2011.
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Pick Up & Delivery Available Restoration of leaded shades, bases & desk pieces
Jeffrey and Linda Grossman 239 West Main Street, East Brookfield, MA 01515 Straightening, gold plating, patination, wiring, etc.
Located in Abington, MA (781) 871-1230 (Rte. 9, Panda Garden Plaza) 20 Minutes from Brimfield Quality services since 1971
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Individual Shops at One Stop! Montpelier Antiques Market
Billy’s Dodge City Antiques 181 Canal Street, Lawrence, MA 01840
“A Richmond Tradition Since 1970” November 2019 - March 2020
9th Annual New Year’s Day Sale (with our buffet)
No December Shows
804 •798•9414 2020: Jan. 12 & 26 • Feb. 9 & 23 • March 8 & 22
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An eclectic mix of antiques & collectibles with relics multi-dealer group antique shop! 18,000 sq. ft. of antiques, kitchenalia,
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December 2019 37
Just picture it on the big screen: a woman with tat- aunt was a friend of Ellen, has a collection of over
tered clothes, her eyes empty of emotion, wandering 1,600 postcards. Ellen’s artwork continues to be repro-
the streets of WWI Berlin after many bombings. Her duced on any number of items from dolls to shirts.
boss on his last nickel searching for his beloved employee Ellen Clapsaddle cards are typically in a category by
after his company was destroyed. He sees her off in the themselves when offered from dealers, and frequently
distance and runs up to her, offering his hand. She is carry a premium price, but only when they have her
delusional. She yells at him, thinking him a stranger. signature. Although she did produce artwork without
Cut to his apartment in New York where he and his wife her signature, unless they can be definitively assigned to
tend to her needs. She is lost. Destitute. Broken. She is her, their value is in doubt.
put into the Peabody Home for the Aged and Poor. Most postcards were signed “Ellen H. Clapsaddle”
Alone, with nothing, she dies. with some rare cards signed simply “E.H.C.” Even
Very sad. And luckily, very untrue. Yet this story though she produced artwork for a variety of purposes,
continues to show up time and again in articles related to Ellen Clapsaddle. It her holiday postcards number in the thousands, and their illustrations depict
mainly children. Rare cards even have moving parts, like the Halloween card
all began in 1973 when this dramatic and false story was published in the
publication Delitiology. Somehow it got shown below with a young girl with a moving arm and a pumpkin mask that
“legs” and is time and again shared as fact. can be moved in front of her face and off.
But nothing beats a good story. Even as Notice the version depicting a young
recently as a 2018 article in an undisclosed African American child. There are different
publication the author stated that she was versions of many of her designs, changing
“displaced, penniless, and alone in a foreign little girls for little boys, different races, and
land” and was “rescued” by Isaac Wolf. she is purported to be the first to depict
Real-time articles, ships manifests, and Santa with rosy cheeks.
eyewitness accountings beg to differ. Her cards typically carry a value of $50+
and travel into the hundreds depending
C ollecting Ellen Clapsaddle upon features, age, and of course, condition.
The popularity of Ellen’s postcards and The Halloween card with the red-headed girl
artwork continues to remain strong and sold for $284.62 including the buyer’s
collectors boast their variety of cards as premium) at Hake’s Auctions in 2011.
The Chair Man and The Tea Lady LEE’S COINS & JEWELRY Lawrence J. Zinzi
TIFFANY STUDIOS
CASH PAID for Coins & Jewelry
Chair Caning/Rushing/Splint
Buying/ Selling REPAIR
Gold & Silver One Piece or Collection
Complete Chair Restoration Available
Over 30 years in Business
Pick Up & Delivery Available Restoration of leaded shades, bases & desk pieces
Jeffrey and Linda Grossman 239 West Main Street, East Brookfield, MA 01515 Straightening, gold plating, patination, wiring, etc.
Located in Abington, MA (781) 871-1230 (Rte. 9, Panda Garden Plaza) 20 Minutes from Brimfield Quality services since 1971
Open: Mon 9-5, Wed 9-6, Thurs & Fri 9-5, Sat 9-4, Closed Tues & Sun
the.chair.man@att.net • www.thechairmanandthetealady.com (508) 637-1236 • (508) 341-6355 Please call 718-798-0193
Individual Shops at One Stop! Montpelier Antiques Market
Billy’s Dodge City Antiques 181 Canal Street, Lawrence, MA 01840
“A Richmond Tradition Since 1970” November 2019 - March 2020
9th Annual New Year’s Day Sale (with our buffet)
No December Shows
804 •798•9414 2020: Jan. 12 & 26 • Feb. 9 & 23 • March 8 & 22
Specializing In Fine Quality Antiques & Canadian Club, 414 E. Montpelier Rd. (Rte. 14) Barre, VT www.canalstreetantique.com
Collectibles At Reasonable prices! Phone: 978-685-1441
Located on U.S. 1 - 6 1/2 mi north of Richmond, VA & I-295. 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM Email: canalstreetantiquemall181@gmail.com
Early Buyers $5 (8am) General $2 (9am)
Take Atlee Elmont Exits off I-95. Just south of Ashland. Call Don Willis Antiques For Info (802) 751-6138 Open daily 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Thurs. til 7 p.m.
Billy’s Hours: Friday & Saturday 10am-4 pm www.montpelierantiquesmarket.com
Individual Shop Hours Vary Like us on facebook, Follow us on twitter
Antiques & Collectibles 400 Antique Dealers Antique Depot
Mall of New England, LLC
Eight Dunster Avenue, PO Box 106 814-696-4000
Greenville, N.H. 03048 Phone: 603-878-0606 Experience Central PA’s Largest Antique Gallery
and Indoor Flea Market
Open: Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10-5 Accepting furniture on consignment
Please be sure to visit us on 517 St. Mary’s St. Open Daily 100 N. Water St. 1401 2nd Ave. Gallery open 9-5 daily
Facebook.com/mallofne Lewisburg, PA 17837 10-5 Lewisburg, PA 17837 Rt. 22 & 764 (closed Wed’s)
for special sales, discounts & events 570-524-5733 www.rollermills.com Duncansville, PA 16635 Flea Market Sat & Sun. 8:30-5
THE MILL P ROPERTY A NTIQUES
JIM DAWSON Barnstable Stove Shop
Where Collectors Love To Shop
for Décor with a History! ANTIQUE WOOD, GAS & COAL STOVES
BOUGHT, SOLD & RESTORED
SECONDHAND & RARE BOOKS After Christmas
BOUGHT & SOLD DOUG PACHECO, PRES 2481 RT 149, W BARNSTABLE, MA 02668
Storewide Super Sale! Dec. 26–31 508-362-9913
EXIT 5 OFF RT 6
Email: info@barnstablestove.com
410-476-3838 RT. 50 On the Way to
"«iÊ >ÞÊ£äÊ>qx\ÎäÊ«ÊUÊÈ£äÓnÈnnx{ Cape Cod
e-mail: UnicornbookshopMD@gmail.com P.O. Box 154
Ó£äÊ >Ê-Ì°Ê À}>ÌÜ]Ê* ÊUÊÌ i«À«iÀÌÞ°V
9-5 MON. thru SUN. TRAPPE, MD 21673 www.barnstablestove.com
ANTIQUE SHOPS IN BERNAT ANTIQUES
NORFOLK Look for the big blue building! 89 Elmdale Road, Uxbridge, MA 01569
Phone: 508-278-5525
A TOUCH OF MYSTERY 400 Honeyspot Road, Stratford, CT • Open Daily 10am-5pm OpenTuesday - Sunday 10am-5pm
757-622-7907 • 2412 Granby Street Come visit Fairfield County’s oldest Friday til 7pm
An eclectic mix of antiques & collectibles with relics multi-dealer group antique shop! 18,000 sq. ft. of antiques, kitchenalia,
primitives & collectibles. Multi-dealer co-op.
from characters of mystery; repair and refinishing Decorative items and lots of furniture.
Open 7 days www.stratfordantiquecenter.com 203-378-7754 Like us on Facebook.
December 2019 37
