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Historical May 1986 report or notice. Original dates, prices and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
Thirty-four exhibitors from 16 states will participate in the St. Louis Antiques Show and Sale that will take place at Washington University’s new Athletic Complex from Thursday, May 22 through Saturday, May 24.
The event, which will’ benefit The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, will preview on Wednesday, May 21 with a gala party from 6 to 9 p.m.
The St. Louis Antiques Show and Sale is sponsored by The Backers Board and the board of directors of The Rep.
The exhibitors, representing some of the best shops from coast to coast (New Hampshire to California), will all have elegant booths replete with American, English, and French antiques. Ceramic, metal, silver, rug, print and painting dealers will join with those presenting formal and country furniture in offering a marvelous cornucopia of selections for discriminating collectors and homemakers.
During the three-day event, two wellknown authorities on interior design will lecture. Clement E. Conger, curator of the Diplomatic Reception Rooms, Department of State, of Blair House and The White House, will give an illustrated talk on “The White House and Its Collections” on Thursday, May 22 at 11 a.m.
The next day (Friday, May 23), Mario Buatta, celebrated New York designer who is popularly known as “The Prince of Chintz,” will speak at 11 a.m. on “Decorating with Antiques.” Both addresses will be delivered in the auditorium of the new John E. Simon Hall, School of Business; Washington University.
The St. Louis Antiques Show and Sale will also feature two special exhibits.
They are: Miniature Furniture provided by the Missouri Historical Society from its collections; and Designer Vignettes with settings with antiques by leading St. Louis interior designers. – Refreshments will be sold during all show hours, including luncheon, English tea and supper.
A cash bar will also be open. Show and sale hours are: Thursday and Friday, May 22 and 23,10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday, May 24 from 10 a.m. to 6 pm.
A ticket for continuous admission to the show and sale is $5 at the door and $4 in advance.
The lectures are priced separately.
Each costs $8 in advance, or $10 at the door. Advance tickets for both lectures are $15 ($10 at the door).
All checks should be made payable to St. Louis Antiques Show and Sale, c/o The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, RO:Box 28030, 130 Edgar Road, St. Louis, MO 63119.
For more information, please call (314) 968-7340, and ask for Barbara.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, May 1986.
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Archival transcription note: Source prices advance tickets to both lectures at $15 and door tickets at $10, despite $10 per single lecture at door. Printed pricing retained.
Original source: SD_Times1986_05.pdf, printed page(s) 2; PDF page(s) 2.
