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                                                                                                                     Jellybeans. 16 billion are gobbled
        Traditions     Continued from Page 3                                                                      up each Easter Sunday, (and swept up
                                                                                                                  for weeks afterward). Boston candy
           Easter cards. To boost sales,                                                                          maker William Schrafft came up with the
        a printer in Victorian England                                                                            concept during the Civil War; customers
        spruced up generic spring                                                                                 were encouraged to send these nearly
        greeting cards with bunnies.                                                                              indestructible treats to soldiers.
        Today, while not leading the                                                                                 Easter bonnets. It’s long been
        Easter parade, Easter cards follow                                                                        considered “good luck” to wear
        Christmas, Valentines Day, and                                                                            something new at Easter. 18th-century
        Mother’s Day cards in popularity.                                                                         author “Poor Robin” advised, “At Easter,
           Easter lilies. Early Christians                                                                        let your clothes be new, or else be sure
        viewed the lily as a symbol of                                                                            you will it rue”. Even in the direst days of
        purity. This white trumpet lily                                                                           the Depression, a new Easter bonnet, (or,
        made its U.S. debut in the early                                                                          at least a refurbished old one), remained
        1900s, by way of Bermuda.                                                                                 within the range of most pocketbooks. As
           Peeps. Every Easter, we choke                                                                          the inimitable Irving Berlin put it:
        down over 700 million of these                                                                                     “In your Easter bonnet,
        marshmallow confections. Yellow                                                                                 with all the frills upon it,
        chicks are the most popular, although there are                                                                You’ll be the grandest lady
        Peep bunnies and eggs, too. It takes 6 minutes                                                                   in the Easter Parade.”
        to make a Peep. In 1953, it took 27 hours.                                                             (Unless, of course, you’re Fred Astaire. In that case, a
                                                                                                               top hat will do, and you’re the “grandest fella”!)
                                                                                                                            Happy Easter!
          TOP LEFT: The bunny family takes a breather. German
             wood carving, 1960s. 2-1/2” h. x 4” l. $15-20. TOP
           RIGHT:  Celluloid and metal bunny windup. Window                                                    Photo Associate: Hank Kuhlmann.
              décor piece from Campbell’s Department Store,                                                     Donald-Brian Johnson is the co-author of numerous books on
          Bridgewater, Iowa, late 1940s. $50-75. LOWER RIGHT:                                                  design and collectibles, including “Postwar Pop”, a collection of
           Hand-painted ceramic rabbit, unmarked, and Easter                                                   his columns. Please address inquiries (or chocolate bunnies) to:
               egg display stand (Japan), 4” h. $5-10; $15-20.                                                 donaldbrian@msn.com

                            Manatee Co. Antiques Dealers




                                      Ellenton, Palmetto & Terra Ceia


                                                                                       Emiline’s


                                                                                        Antique Mall                         FEED STORE

                                                                                      9000 sq. ft. Air-Conditioned Showroom
                                                                                           35 Quality Dealers                 ANTIQUE MALL
                                                                                         1250 10th St. E.                     antiques & collectibles
                                                                                           (Hwy. 301 I-75, Exit 224)           4407 Hwy 301
                                                                                           Palmetto, FL                      Ellenton, FL 34222
                Ellenton                            Antiques & Collectibles            After 20 Years in the Same Location    Exit 224, 1 Mile W of I-75

                                                        Tea Room & Gifts              MOVING MAY 2019                         (941) 729-1379
               Palmetto                          www.charmsofleffingwell.com              1415 10th Street W.                   Mon. thru Sat. 10 - 5
                                                                                          2 miles West on 10th
                                                        941.417.2150
                                                                                                                                    Sun. 12 - 5
          & Terra Ceia                              Open Sat. & Sun. 10am-3pm        OPEN 7 DAYS:   M-S 10-5, Sun 12-5        50 Quality Dealers
                                                        or by appointment
                                                                                            941-729-5282
                                                    905 Leffingwell Avenue
                                                      Ellenton, FL 34222    2       www.EmilinesAntiqueMall.com  3                                    4

                                                             Magnolia

                                                          Antique Mall                                                5
                                                          Antiques • Collectibles • Fine Gifts


                  941-729-9500                     3411 US Hwy 301 N.
           Just south of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge  Ellenton, FL 34222
               on beautiful Terra Ceia Island        (2 miles West of I-75, Exit 224)
         Come visit our shop featuring furniture,   Mon.-Sat. 10-5 • Sun. 12-5                                                 3
               pottery, artwork, or that            941-722-5255                                                                 6 2   4
                  one of a kind gift.
                                                           Readers Preference Award
                6441 U.S. Highway 19                             #1 Antique Mall
                    P.O. Box 378                                2006-2015
                                                            Nominee Manatee Co.
                 Terra Ceia, FL 34250                      Small Business of the Year
              Hours:  Tue – Sat  10-5  5       We carry Howard Woodcare Products  6
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