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Brief Description |
Bonsai plant and book |
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An initially pruned variegated evergreen azalea bearing rosy-pink flowers in the spring, plus Bonsai: 101 Essential Tips. |
Vintage car ride and Dinner for 2 |
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Chauffered round trip in a 1931 Model A Ford convertible to a paid dinner at choice of The Blue Pear Bistro or The Whip Tavern. |
Touch of Morven garden basket |
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A gift from the Morven Museum & Garden, former New Jersey Governor's Mansion in Princeton. |
Framed cross-stitch of William Brinton 1704 House |
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By Kris Kepford Walker, who has cross-stitched many canvases of historical houses in the Philadelphia area. |
Collection of children's books |
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Includes time- honored favorites, specifically chosen for their award winning stories and illustrations. |
Hand knit infant sweater and booties |
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Knitted by local artisan, Felicia Thompson of djfleesh handknits. Made from washable wool. Size: Newborn to 1 year. |
22" Doll from Greece |
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This doll and her pet come from Paros, one of the Greek Cycladic islands. Her outfit is handmade, in typical Greek style. |
Hand embroidered tablecloths from Greece |
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Embroidered by hand in Paros, Greece. Size: 72" x 108". Can also be used as summer covers for twin beds. Each tablecloth has 12 napkins. |
Dinner for 2 at the Chadds Ford Tavern |
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Built in the 1850s and family-owned and -operated since 1968. Reputation for excellent food at affordable prices, in a comfortable atmosphere. |
Brandywine River Museum VIP tour and 1-year family membership |
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Behind-the-scenes tour for 6 must be used by February 29, 2008. Membership effective October 2007 to October 2008. (See Brandywine Conservancy Basic Membership - Family Household for benefits.) Also museum catalogue. |
Framed bird prints and Book by Roger Tory Peterson |
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Series of lithographs, BIRDS OF OUR LAND, made from paintings Peterson did in 1954. Peterson's 1948 edition of Birds Over America is included. |
North Infield Rail spot at the 78th Radnor Hunt Races, May 17, 2008 |
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Prime parking spot, close to the finish line and to the horses in the paddock before each race. Pass admits car occupants to the race grounds and most reserved areas. Also included: race caps, mascot, and a tailgating gift card from The Back Burner. |
2 Tickets to the Kennett Symphony |
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For the performance of "Beethoven's Fifth" on Saturday April 26, 2008, by Chester County's only professional orchestra. |
Custom floral arrangement |
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An original creation by Francie Chalfant of Botanical Splash Florists, designing boutique for Plow & Hearth catalog. Some of her work has been presented to Audrey Hepburn, Leana Horne, and former President George Bush. |
Hand-crafted white walnut table |
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From an extremely rare-sized cut from a White Walnut (a.k.a. Butternut) tree behind the Middletown Meeting House. |
Bird "Condo" and Vintage bird watchers guidebook |
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Handcrafted wooden birdhouse with 6 different nesting units. Mounting instructions and vintage bird watchers guidebook included. |
Ladder back chair |
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Early ladder back chair (a.k.a. pilgrim slat back). American. Probably 19th century. New rush seat. |
Pine writing slope |
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Portable desk box, or "slope," for writing materials or valuable papers. With turned gallery/railing and interior shelf. American. Probably 19th century. |
Georgian Pine cradle |
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American. Probably 20th century. |
Original oil painting by Brinton descendant |
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Landscape. Original Oil on Board. By Caroline Adams. a 12th generation Brinton and graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design. |
Framed pair of hunting prints |
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Hand-colored, original etchings: LA CHASSE AU CERF and DEPART POUR LA CHASSE. By Charles Francois Gabriel Levachez (French, 1760-1820) after drawings by Carle Vernet (French, 1758-1836). |
Framed linoleum print by Raoul Dufy |
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Limited Edition print #36/220: L'AMOUR. By French artist Raoul Dufy (1887-1953). |
Beatrix Potter film and books |
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Miss Potter, a 2006 biographical film starring Renee Zellweger, on DVD. The Miniature World of Peter Rabbit, a boxed set of some of Beatrix Potter's children's books. |
Framed etching of William Brinton 1704 House |
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By artist H.T. MacNeil. |
Original watercolor by Dennis Haggerty |
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(No further information.) |
Hand-crafted wooden bowl |
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Cedar with food-safe urethane finish. Artisan time: 16-20 hours. |
Pair of Kinloch stools |
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Handcrafted of White Oak and antiqued, by Kinloch Woodworking in Unionville. |
Lunch for 2 at Simon Pearce Brandywine Restaurant |
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$50 gift certificate. |
Waterpik basket |
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(No further information.) |
Vacation timeshare in St. Maartens for a week |
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Pelican Resort Club. June 7 to 14, 2008. One-bedroom apartment; sleeps 2 to 4 people, children welcome. Pools, tennis, spas, casino, water sports, boating, fishing, shopping. |
Vacation home in Bald Head, NC for a week |
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Any Saturday to Saturday, October 27, 2007, to May 26, 2008, except holidays, pending availability. Four-bedroom house; sleeps 8, children welcome; no pets; no smoking in house; linens and housekeeping included. Fishing, boating, biking, swimming, etc. |
Vacation home in New Hampshire for a week |
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White Mountains; spectacular views of Mt. Madison and Mt. Adams. Any mutually agreeable week from May 2008 to October 2008. Three bedrooms; sleeps 7, children welcome; no pets; supply own linens. Hiking, camping, tennis, swimming, golf, etc. |
Round of golf for 2 at Merion Golf Club |
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Party of 2 to join a Brinton vice president for a round of golf and refreshments at the club. To be scheduled on a mutually agreeable date in April, May or June 2008. Caddy fees & tipping not included. |
Private catered dinner for 8 in the William Brinton 1704 House |
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After a private tour, enjoy a gourmet dinner presented by the Dilworthtown Inn, in the first floor hall of the William Brinton 1704 House. Any mutually agreed upon evening, Sunday through Thursday, in January 2008. Dinner wine provided. |
Pewter cupboard |
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A 3/4-scale reproduction of the circa-1800 piece in the kitchen of the William Brinton 1704 House. Made of Black Walnut by Van Heyneker. Special care was taken to match all details of the original. |
Print by "Frolic" Weymouth |
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AUGUST. Resigned and Remarqued by the artist, George A. Weymouth. |
Framed print by Paul Scarborough |
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STAIRWAY TO SPRING. Limited Edition Giclee Print. Signed by the artist. |
Post Light by Ball & Ball |
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Hand-crafted copper post light, painted black. Size: 13.5" w x 23" h.o.a. Includes mounting but not post. |
