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PHOTO GALLERY: Flea Market and Collectibles Fair


  • By Nick Friedman
  • | 4:00 a.m. July 23, 2012
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PHOTO GALLERY: Flea Market and Collectibles Fair
Susan Andert
Susan Andert
Maureen and Arthur Baker
Maureen and Arthur Baker
One booth boasted a large Barbie doll.
One booth boasted a large Barbie doll.
Natalia Benson and Tom Stanley brought a taste of Christmas to July.
Natalia Benson and Tom Stanley brought a taste of Christmas to July.
One booth included a collection of valuable vintage baseball cards, including Hank Aaron and Roberto Clemente cards.
One booth included a collection of valuable vintage baseball cards, including Hank Aaron and Roberto Clemente cards.
Walt Cronin, Patrick Cronin and Matthew Low
Walt Cronin, Patrick Cronin and Matthew Low
Vendor Lisa Deacon poses with one of her more unique pieces, a glass head used to display hats, often in salons.
Vendor Lisa Deacon poses with one of her more unique pieces, a glass head used to display hats, often in salons.
Joyce Jurgens
Joyce Jurgens
This mask, from the Democratic Republic of Congo, is worn by royal dignitaries during initiation and funeral ceremonies. The curved portion on the top of the mask represents an elephant trunk, which is a sign of kingly power.
This mask, from the Democratic Republic of Congo, is worn by royal dignitaries during initiation and funeral ceremonies. The curved portion on the top of the mask represents an elephant trunk, which is a sign of kingly power.
This oil painting was done in the late 1800s and is a favorite of vendor Joyce Jergens.
This oil painting was done in the late 1800s and is a favorite of vendor Joyce Jergens.
Classic rock records dominated one booth.
Classic rock records dominated one booth.
Susan Riggleman and Ben Darby
Susan Riggleman and Ben Darby
Susan Andert’s booth included this collection of early ’90s wrestling action figures.
Susan Andert’s booth included this collection of early ’90s wrestling action figures.

 

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