I met Georgi, who runs this mobile sewing shop, while walking down the Bowery yesterday. I shared with her the story of Ronni Solbert, a neighbor who illustrated a childrens book about peddlers like her, and praised her for being an indie business—with a creative delivery approach. Georgi said her cart had previously been a coffee cart and was repurposed during the pandemic when people wanted to get their clothes hemmed in airy locals.
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An East Village Artist’s Death Prompts a Reflection on the State of Indie Retailers Today
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While thumbing through the Times, I noticed a smiling young woman’s picture in the obituaries. In the black and white photograph, she's standing on a fire escape with a historic building and a bridge in the distance. I was initially attracted to Ronni Solbert’s 1959 picture, yet I was even more drawn in by what I noticed next to her photo: a children&...
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March 28, 2018
March 28, 2018
So much appreciation to Bill for the purchase of his gift card from Yankee Peddler!
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Red, White & Blue from Yankee Peddler sets the mood for your patriotic table this July 4th... just add fireworks!
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May 20, 2017
May 20, 2017
Yankee Peddler has the perfect frame to create a graduation memory that will last. Beatrice Ball, Mariposa and Olivia Riegel all say...Congratulations!
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April 17, 2017
April 17, 2017
Yankee Peddler is excited to offer beautiful sentimental Mother's Day gifts for every special Mom in your life! A family picture in a Olivia Riegel frame will be cherished forever! As always we have complimentary gift wrap, add a card for a personal touch! We ship anywhere.
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