Second Glance to Hold Trailblazing Women Printmakers Book Signing and Folly Cove Auction  

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“Gloucester” wall hanging by Eino Natti, created in 1961, is one of three Folly Cove designs being auctioned off by Second Glance, Thrift Store of The Open Door.

Folly Cove enthusiasts and collectors are invited to a special event at Second Glance this November, featuring author Elena M. Sarni. Sarni will share a presentation from her newest book “Trailblazing Women Printmakers: Virginia Lee Burton Demetrios and The Folly Cove Designers,” followed by a book signing.  

WHEN: Thursday, Nov. 9 from 6-8 p.m.  

WHERE: SG Home at Second Glance, 2 Pond Road, Gloucester MA 01930 

TICKETS: are available for $10 each at bit.ly/follycoveticket. 

ONLINE AUCTION: Second Glance is also holding an online auction for five Folly Cove pieces donated to the store. The auction launched on Thursday, Oct. 26 at bit.ly/follycoveatsg and will remain live through the event. The auction will close one week after the event, on Thursday, Nov. 16. 

“My Friday” placemat by Aino Clarke, created in 1950, is one of three Folly Cove designs being auctioned off by Second Glance, Thrift Store of The Open Door. (Photo Courtesy of The Open Door) 
“Fiddle Dee Dee” tablerunner by Aino Clarke, created in 1951, is one of three Folly Cove designs being auctioned off by Second Glance, Thrift Store of The Open Door. (Photo Courtesy of The Open Door) 

Additional framed Folly Cove designs, on loan from a collector and not for sale, will also be on display for the event. Second Glance Thrift Store will remain open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 9 only in conjunction with the event.  

Light refreshments will also be available.