Yesterday Organizers lay plans for first Antiques Show in 1954

Published 12:00 am Monday, October 7, 2013

Barbara Lawther at Rowan Museum Inc. provided this photograph showing the organizers of the first Rowan Museum Antiques Show in 1954. From left, seated, they are Mrs. J. Ray Wilson, chairman; Mrs. John (Mary) Hanford, Mrs. Gettys Guille, Mrs. James (Elizabeth) F. Hurley Jr., Mrs. Julian (Blanche) Robertson and Mrs. James Little. Standing are, from left, Mrs. Worth Williamson and Mrs. Walter Grimes. The 60th Anniversary Celebration and Antiques Show Preview will be Nov. 7, with the Antiques Show Nov. 8-9.