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The A.T. Stewart Exchange Consignment & Gift Shop
BY MELISSA JAEGER
First, let me thank all of you who contributed non-perishable food for our Food Drive for The INN. Thank you all for your generosity!
Did you know that April 11th was National Pet Day?! Those of you who know me, I love my furry friends like family! Just ask Annemarie, my 9-yearold cat that we adopted from a local shelter. This week is National Animal Control Appreciation week and the month ends with Adopt a Shelter Pet Day (April 30th).
Why do I mention pets? Because we are planning to have an A.T. Stewart Market on Saturday, June 3rd And the piéce de resistance will be the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter with its animal adoption vehicle. Some of you may recall that back in 2019 we had a Flea Market with an animal adoption vehicle. Four dogs found fur-ever homes! One of those homes was Mary Mahoney’s — past president of the TGCHS. She and her family adopted “Poppy.”
The Market will be 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. on the front lawn of The Garden City Historical Society (TGCHS) Museum with approximately 10 vendors. In addition to the pets, vendors will include artists, a garden ornament designer, a photographer with her wares, and a company that makes environmentally friendly olive oils and balsamic vinegars. We will also have several vendors with vintage tabletop items. I will report more specifics in coming weeks. AND, the Exchange will have a “Cornelia’s Courtyard Sale” where you’re sure to find some excellent bargains — cut glass, china, furniture, jewelry and much, much more.
At the Exchange, we have some great gifts for your furry friends. Check out the ceramic dog and cat bowls; insulated bowls for keeping their food cool; and adorable bottles with collapsible bowls for food and water; and dog bandanas. If you’re crazy about your furry friends, we have faux enamel dog and cat pins with some of your favorite breeds, and faux enamel hinged gift boxes.
About Us
• The Exchange Consignment Shop is housed in The Garden City Historical Society (TGCHS) Museum on 109 Eleventh Street (in the basement of the building).
• All the proceeds from the Shop sales directly benefit TGCHS.
• Shop 24/7 online at atstewartexchange.org and pick up your pur- chases at the Exchange.
• Follow and Like Us on the AT Stewart Exchange Facebook and on the AT Stewart Exchange Instagram pages. We sure do get around!
Consigning
• Our best sellers — jewelry (costume and fine), lamps, mirrors, and crystal (Waterford, Baccarat, Tiffany)
• We take/accept silver, pocketbooks, china, furniture, artwork, and collectibles. All items are in new or nearly new condition.
• Sorry — no clothing, except for furs during the cold months, or shoes. And no appliances.
• Consignments are done Wednesday through Friday, 11:00, a.m. – 2:00 p.m., by appointment ONLY. Appointments keep down the numbers of people in the Shop and reduce waittimes to consign.
• Please call (516)746-8900 to set up an appointment.
• Unsure if your items are appropriate to consign? Email photos to store@atstewartexchange.org and be sure to include sizing info. You will generally receive a response the same day.
Can I donate? YES! We love donations! PLEASE don’t leave donated items outside the shop when we are closed. We want your items, but we don’t want them to get ruined, especially during inclement weather. Email me at store@atstewartexchange.org and I will work with you to arrange a drop-off time. I check the email every day, even when we’re closed.
Remember: Shop 24/7 online at www.atstewartexchange.org and pick up your purchases at the Exchange. Follow and Like Us on the AT Stewart Exchange Facebook and on the AT Stewart Exchange Instagram pages. We sure do get around!
Check out our new paint job! Thanks to your generous support, Old World Quality is working to repair and re-paint the back of the Museum and will soon start working on the last side of the house! We remain open throughout this process and precautions are taken to protect customers entering the Shop.
The shop is located at 109 Eleventh Street.
Shop Hours: Mon – Fri: 10–4 p.m., (Wednesdays until 6 p.m.) Sat: Noon–4 p.m.
For more information, please call (516) 746-8900.
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