TWCO members share treasures

Monday night's meeting of the Troup Women's Civic Organization was filled with age and beauty. The reference is to the wonderful antiques that the members brought in for display and to have appraised.

Deborah Burkett, TWCO member and antique connoisseur, was on hand as ladies shared with the group family treasures and found prizes.

Among the items were handpainted china, classic prints, glassware and much more. Included was a quilt owned by Virginia Harris. She told the group that it was created in the 1930s by her mother-in-law, Mrs. E.H. Harris. Burkett told the group to look for the number of stitches per inch, the pattern and colors chosen to help evaluate a quilt.

Faye Beene of Troup shared her love and knowledge of Fostoria glassware.

"Growing up in Concord and coming to town (Troup) was a treat for me as a child," Beene said. "I remember seeing the glassware in Mr. Smith's hardware store and just fell in love with it."

She says her first purchase didn't come until many years later, but it wasn't long before she was hooked and became a collector of the finery.

Pictured above are Virginia Harris and her daughter Jan Singletary with a family quilt made by Mrs. E.H. Harris. Deborah Burkett share tips on recognizing antique glassware with those on hand Monday night. Many fine pieces were displayed and discussed by Troup Women's Civic Organization members.

She shared several pieces with the audience and discussed how to determine the difference between Fostoria and other similar brands.

The TWCO meets the fourth Monday of each month. Their purpose is to render service to the community in whatever capacity is needed.