Celebrating the Fourth

Over the years Woodard and Greenstein has acquired many rare pieces of Americana, including an extensive collection of 19th and 20th century campaign bandannas, and what more fitting time to showcase these unique and charming finds than on the Fourth of July? Here's a sampling of our favorite pieces paying homage to the red white and blue. As always, these and other American antiques can be found and purchased on 1stdibs.com. Have a happy Fourth!

Applique and Pieced Quilt top: GOD BLESS AMERICA c.1914-1920. A patriotic handmade quilt top mounted on stretchers with 48-star American flag, and a soldier at the pole base.

Campaign Bandanna: Harrison/Morton 1888. Inscribed "Protect Home Industry" with portraits of the candidates.

Political Bandanna: Harrison/Morton 1888. Inscribed "Protection vs. Free Trade / "Pension for Soliders / Aid for Free Schools". 

Political Bandanna: Wendell Wilkie 1940. Wendell Wilkie campaigned against  Franklin D. Roosevelt in the 1940 presidential election.

Pair of Campaign Bandannas 1888. A pair of Harrison/Morton bandannas, included in "Threads of History" published by the Smithsonian Institute. 

Antique Quilt: Feathered Star Variation: Late 19th century finely pieced graphic variation of traditional design in red, white, and blue.

Pair of miniature Adirondack chairs and single Adirondack chair c. early 20th century. A charming pair of red and white painted wood miniature chairs, and a single red painted wood  miniature chair.

Trade Sign: National Union Fire Insurance Company c. 1900. Red white and blue patriotic shield with capitol building inspiring trust and confidence.

Paper covered barrel cover c. early 20th century. Patriotic colors and motifs decorate this exuberant advertisement for an American flour company.

Woodard Weave design Georgetown 254 brings our love of Americana to our Woodard Weave Woven Rug collection with bold red, white and blue. 

Annual Warehouse Sale extended to May 11th!

The sale has been a real success this past week, and so we're excited to say that we'll be extending it to this Friday May 11th! For more information on the sale, hours, and placing an order over the phone see our post here.
Below are some pictures from the sale--enjoy!

Mother's Day

In anticipation of Mother's Day this Sunday, we thought we'd share some pieces from our jewelry collection. Over the years we've collected many colorful and beautifully carved Bakelite bracelets, as well as vintage William Spratling and Antonio Pineda silver. You can shop our entire collection of antiques on 1st Dibs. We hope you enjoy, and have a wonderful Mother's Day!

Set of 3 Bakelite bangle bracelets in red, green, and mustard. Circa 1930s 

Mustard colored hinged Bakelite bracelet carved with flower and leaf motifs. Circa 1930s.

Red and mustard side-hinged graphic Bakelite bracelet. Circa 1930s.

Beautiful architectural piece with spheres framed by opposing C's, by famous Mexican modernist Antonio Pineda. Circa 1950s.

William Spratling large cuff bracelet of rosewood and silver. Circa 1931-1946.

Iconic William Spratling vintage silver Petate bracelet. Circa 1940s.

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Gearing Up for the Annual Warehouse Sale

Spring is here, with the Woodard Weave Warehouse Sale soon to follow! Each year we open our warehouse to the public for a sale of Woodard Weave woven rugs, with 40% to 75% discounts on area rugs, runners, floor samples, discontinued designs, remnants, and odd sizes. 

It's a once-a-year opportunity - be sure to mark your calendar! 

The sale starts Monday April 30th to Wednesday May 9th. 

37-24 24th Street, Suite 307, 
Long Island City, NY 11101

(click here for map - it's easy to get there!)

If you're not close to Long Island City, don't fret! 

You can order by phone - sale prices honored for all sale rugs.

Sale Hours: Monday through Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Closed Saturday and Sunday

(t) 212-988-2906 (f) 212-734-9665 

info@woodardandgreenstein.com

A Visit to India

Welcome to the new Woodard & Greenstein blog! For our inaugural post we'd like to share about our recent trip to India. We had a wonderful time - yes, Incredible! - visiting the factory where Woodard Weave and Woodard & Greenstein Hooked Rugs are created, as well as attending the traditional wedding of the daughter of our long-time partner in Mumbai.

Gerorgetown #254, a Woodard Weave cotton rug, on the loom.

Reading #19-B, a Woodard Weave cotton rug, on the loom.

It was a real pleasure to see the skilled craftsmanship that goes into each and every one of our rugs, all handmade in every aspect, from the dyeing of the yarn to the weaving of our own designs on traditional hand looms.

Some of the yarn used to weave our hooked rugs.

Thomaston HR #103, a Woodard & Greenstein Hooked Rug, in the making.

The Mumbai wedding, with a packed schedule of accompanying celebrations, was full of excitement and, of course, India's signature colors.

The warmth and energy of India's people made our experience unforgettable.
We look forward to our next visit!


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