University Daily Kansan / Wednesday, August 22. 1990
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Flea market tradition continues
Kansan staff writer
Bv Melissa Bularen
Atmosphere and character, along with vintage clothes, jewelry and antique furniture are just a few of the items found at Quantin's Flea Market.
The market, 811 New Hampshire St., is open Saturdays and Sundays, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Linda Crossman and Margo Ellis, both of Wellington, look over a cup as Pat Connelly rings up a sale.
It is situated in two buildings and houses the wares of 25 dealers. Concrete paths guide the buyer between cubicles full of an elegant furniture, antique glassware, vintage clothing, costume and real jewelry, stuffed animals, comic books, magazines, trinkets and knacknacks.
Except for Christmases, the market has not been closed a Saturday or Sunday since it opened on Oct. 25, 1971.
"We have become one of the oldest businesses in downtown Lawrence," said Max Humphrey, dealer and original manager of the market. "We must be doing something right because we re still here."
"Whenever I have a formal to go to, I can always find fun, cheap jewelery there," she said. "I have also bought some fun clothes there."
Gena Bullinger, Wichita senior, often shops at the market for vintage clothes and costume jewelry.
Carl Humphrey, manager, said that many students and townpeople shop the market, as well as out-of-town visitors.
"We have enough business," he said. "We've operated continuously for 18 straight years."
Georgella Lyles, who runs Georgia's Collective Corners in the market, first had a booth from 1971 and then a ago she started her business again.
"I enjoy meeting people and having conversations," she said. "Everybody's very friendly."
Lyles sells clothes, furniture, glassware and books.
"I sell lots of costume jewelry to students," she said.
Kelly Robbins, Lawrence resident, said she was amazed at all the antiques available at the market.
"I've been looking for an antique dining room table for months," she said. "I look around here and they're all over. It's great."
Forrest and Joy Dryden, who own Joy Lou's Antiques, have been selling at the market for 15 years. The Drydens have five booths full of antiques, from the smallest vase or figurine to dining room sets.
"This place has a lot of character." Forrest Dryden said. "Between the atmosphere and the people, we have a home here."
Connie Todd, Laura Wehmeyer and Angie Armstrong look at the antiques at Quantrill's Flea Market.
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