such as Nebraska, Kansas and Missouri, plus building relationships with regular customers. “We’re getting some traffic from the Pawhuska Mercantile and they’re coming from all over the place. But we do have a lot of repeat customers, too,” she said. “I suppose my biggest customer base is local. Dewey is getting well known for its antiques and boutiques, and we’re the place to come to.” Wilson has up to 40 vendors whose booths are filled with collectible glassware, vintage toys, old records and various military items. “That’s really popular,” said Wilson, commenting on the store’s military-focused vendor. “He’s got old German helmets and Japanese helmets and American things, too. The booth is literally chalked full of military items and people buy from him almost daily,” said Wilson. She added that many of the shoppers are on the lookout for barn wood furniture and rustic items today. “That seems to be a trend now. People like to shop for rust. It’s like gold,” she said. “We have a lot of old record albums, too. And those were not all that popular when I opened up the store 11 years ago, but they’re beginning to become more popular now, particularly with shoppers in their 20s.” Mimi’s Antique Market is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10
There are many antique treasures to find in Dewey. Pictured is Time Travelers Antiques.
a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday and 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday.
Kay’s Vintage Antiques and Collectibles An old-fashion medicine kit, with all the medical equipment still intact, a military casket, and a lock and key from a prison in the late 1800s are just some of the treasures Sandra Marshall has sold at Kay’s Vintage Antiques and Collectibles. Marshall’s passion for antiques began while searching for quality nick-knacks at different estate sales while on vacations throughout the area.
“I soon began going to local estate sales on a regular basis, talking with dealers and learning about antiques as I upgraded my antiques in my home,” said Marshall. Eventually, she had the opportunity to open up her own store at 323 Don Tyler Avenue with pieces like wooden mannequins and an old baseball uniform from Arnold Moore Funeral Home on display. Today, visitors from as far away as Japan flock to Marshall’s shop in downtown Dewey. She said more than half of the customers are out-of-town shoppers, though she gets several regulars from Tulsa, Owasso, Kansas City, Wichita, Omaha and Eureka Springs. Marshall’s interest in antiques has evolved into “repurposing” collectibles with an emphasis on lighting and furniture. “My husband and I are interested in collecting and selling items from businesses in Washington County that have gone out of business and are selling their store fixtures,” said Marshall. “My real passion for antiques began with salvage pieces, vintage Christmas decorations and furniture. My inventory has now grown into adding antique glassware, kitchen collectibles, industrial and linens.” Kay’s Vintage Antiques and Collectibles is open from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday and “by chance” on Sunday.
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