Welcome to the newest installment of "What Do You Collect?"
Audrey was one of the first people I met when we opened the store. She's a rocker, she's cool, and she collects all sorts of things from the 1950's. Audrey could have chosen to showcase her pulp novel, vintage advertising signs, Alice in Wonderland, or hen collections, but this morning we decided to focus on her amazing Fiestaware.
The Audrey Clark File:
Name: Audrey Clark
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Age: 51
Occupation: Full time rocker/Voice & Guitar instructor, Marblehead School Of Music
How many years in Marblehead? 48
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What do you collect? Fiestaware
How long have you collected Fiestaware? 20 Years
How many pieces are in your collection? 30-40
When was Fiestaware made? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiesta_%28dinnerware%29
What's the price range? $60 - $300 per piece.
Why do you collect Fiestaware? "It reminds me of my youth at my Grandma's house. I like the bright colors."
What's your favorite piece in your collection? "The red glaze mixing bowl that I'm holding. It's from the 1930's and is made with lead. You can put a piece of fruit in it at night and wake up and it will be all shriveled up."
What's your biggest score? "I went to a local auction and I bought 15 pieces for $100."
