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All around the Cape you'll find layoffs, store closings and empty buildings, but not so for Collections Gallery of Sandwich. Formerly Collections Unlimited, located at 365 Route 6A and then voted one of the Best Fine Craft Shops by Cape Cod Life, the new upscale shop has moved to 23A Jarves Street in Sandwich Village.
As soon as you walk in, you realize you have just entered one of the classiest galleries on Cape Cod. The shop is stocked with gifts and artwork created by local Cape artisans.
Collections Gallery is planning a grand opening in May, but they are testing the waters early and are currently open daily. A visit to the gallery last Saturday was a good indication of what is to come. Foot traffic, interest and sales appeared to be steady.
The quality of the artisans' products and the way in which they are displayed is comparable to what you would expect to see in high-end shops in New York City.
Well-known South Shore photographer Sandi Smith was manning the shop during this particular visit. Her greeting cards, mini framed photos, albums, journals and notebooks can be found at many galleries throughout New England. Other local artisans at Collections include, Gayle Nelbaum and Tina Trites of Sandwich both displaying fine art.
Jewelry makers include June Kershaw, Nancy Simison and Anne DiIorio all of Sandwich. There is also stained glass by Ellen Scott of Eastham, and pottery & sailor's valentines by Tobey Brennan of Brewster. Cape Cod Glass Studio's Michael Magyar's hand-blown glass and Harwich's Nancy Craemer's pottery are also available. Other artisans have beautiful clothing, and hand-sewn products as well as natural soaps and body products for sale in the gallery.
In this troubled economy, probably the best news is that Collections Gallery is looking for and accepting new members to display and sell their crafts, artwork and gift items. What better news for an artisan in these trying times?
For information you may contact Collections Gallery at 508 833-0039, or better yet visit this beautiful gallery in Sandwich. There is something for everyone at prices that are refreshing.
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and MC Neil's (I believe that's the name)
bakery until sometime in the 70s- early 60s.
If the business is listed as 23A-
"A" usually denotes a separate enterance
so you probably had to drive
out back to get in the store (just guessing).
Remember STEWART SANDWICHES that they
would put into a "warming machine" before
serving? Those were sold at
the bakery for the first time
oh-- maybe 1971.
I remember it well......
should read 70s-early 80s
It is my understanding that shop time is required as part of the co-op, I know the work has to be judged. Interested artisans should contact the gallery directly.
June Kershaw
Brian & June
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Peter Robbins has spent 25 years in law enforcement, and has testified in many jurisdictions as an expert witness in the forensic field as well as traveling the world lecturing on physical evidence and pioneering new training programs.
He is Past president and co-founder of the International Homicide Investigators Association, Peter has received many awards and recognitions for his accomplishments in the forensic and law enforcement training fields and for initiatives in Multi-Agency Cooperative Efforts.
A native Cape Codder of many generations, avid photographer, licensed captain and family man, Peter and his wife have a private investigative and consulting business. He can be reached by email here.
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