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The event starts with a silent auction at 4:30pm that will feature an eclectic array of Gorey items and exciting dining, entertainment, and cultural packages. The live auction will be held from 6:20pm - 6:45pm, followed by the entertainment from 6:45 to 7:15 pm. The silent auction will remain open for 20 minutes after the entertainment.
Wine and Sumptuous Hors d'oeuvres will be served during the silent auction.
A bountiful selection of fantastic items, each relating to a letter of the alphabet, will be up for auction. Items will include one of Edward's fur coats*, jewelry and artwork from the personal collection of Mr. Gorey. The artwork was hung in his home at 8 Strawberry Lane.
Kevin McDermott, photographer, actor, author of The Elephant House, will perform exceprts from Gorey Stories. Performances by the Big & Small Puppet Works- a mask, myth and movement troupe. Joseph Marcio, an accomplished organist, will play selections from Peter Golub's Amphigorey and The Gilded Bat.
This year the festivities will once again be held in the Yarmouth Port Community Center (white church on Route 6A across from the Edward Gorey House). The Edward Gorey House will remain open until 6:00 pm. Please visit http://www.edwardgoreyhouse.org for detailed directions.
Yes...you can buy Tickets at the Door:
Dracula ($1000)
$1000 level sponsors will receive:
Recognition in program and on the website
4 tickets to the 5th Annual Goreyfest and Alphabet Auction
$100 Gift Certificate to the Edward Gorey House Store
Figbash ($500)
$500 level sponsors will receive:
Recognition in program and on the website
4 tickets to the 5th Annual Goreyfest and Alphabet Auction
$50 Gift Certificate to the Edward Gorey House Store
Doubtful Guest ($250)
$250 level sponsors will receive:
Recognition in the program and on the website
2 tickets to the 5th Annual Goreyfest and Alphabet Auction
$25 Gift Certificate to the Edward Gorey House Store
Millicent Frastley ($100)
$100 level sponsors will receive:
Recognition in the program and on the website
2 tickets to the 5th Annual Goreyfest and Alphabet Auction
$10 Gift Certificate to the Edward Gorey House Store
Mr. Earbrass ($35)
Wuggly Ump- Gorey House Members Only ($25)
1 ticket to the 5th Annual Goreyfest and Alphabet Auction
For purposes of Federal Taxes, tickets are deductible as follows:Dracula $940; Figbash $470; Doubtful Guest $235;
Millicent Frastley $94; Mr. Earbrass $35 and Wuggly Ump $25
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of items that will be up for auction. Click the title of each
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Fur Coat
A rare opportunity to own one of two of Edward Gorey's raccoon coats (the other is on display at the museum)! The coat will be auctioned as part of the Fifth Annual GoreyFest and Alphabet Auction. As Gorey's concern about animal welfare grew, he went from "wearing raccoons to housing them" in the attic of his Yarmouth Port home. This important artifact is for the ultimate discriminating collector who shares Edward's understanding of the importance of the care of animals and actively promoting their welfare. Fur coats were a 'trademark' of Edward's illustrations and self-portraits, and it was important to him to put his collection into storage in the late 1980's as a personal statement on behalf of animal welfare. Half of the proceeds from this sale will go to the Edward Gorey Charitable Trust whose sole mission is to support Animal Welfare.
*As Gorey's dedication to animal welfare grew he evolved from wearing fur coats to allowing racoons to live in the attic. The sale of this signature artifact is for the ultimate discriminating collector who shares Edward's understanding of the importance of the care of animals and actively promotes their welfare.
Value: beyond priceless
Minimum Bid: $1000 |
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Weathervane by Steven Swain, of Swainer Designs [www.swainer.com]
Edward designed a skeleton weathervane to be placed on the barn of his new home. It was installed on the barn before Edward moved in and stolen shortly thereafter. He had a replacement constructed but never had it installed. It currently is on display in the museum. This summer Steven offered to replicate it for the auction.
Value: $1000
Minimum Bid: $600 |
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CAT
– A unique Gorey handmade and hand painted prototype given by Edward to one of his family; 5 ½” H, 5 ¼” W
Donated By: Skee Morton (Edward’s cousin)
Value: priceless
Minimum Bid: $750 |
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BUNNY
– Handmade by
Edward Gorey; 5 ½” H, 4” W
Donated By: Helen Pond – well loved by 2 of Edward’s
closest friends-Herbert Senn and Helen Pond
Value: priceless
Minimum Bid: $250 |
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06-A01 Cape and Island Chamber Music Poster
One of Edward’s posters, unsigned. Poster dimensions are 19 3/4" x 28 3/4". There are five pinholes at the corners and the center of the bottom edge.
Value: $75
Minimum Bid: $35 |
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06-A02 New Bedford Centre Street Summer Festival
Another Gorey poster, unsigned. Poster dimensions are 14 ¼” x 23 ¼”. It is professionally framed.
Donated By: Evelyn Ramalhete and Cape Cod Picture Framing
Value: $225
Minimum Bid: $125 |
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06-A03 The Shining Light of Christmas
Fine art tile by Marieluise Hutchinson.
Donated By: Marieluise Hutchinson
Value: $50
Minimum Bid: $25 |
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06-A04 Bibliophile limited print by Edward Gorey
Printed on fine quality art paper. 12” x 8” in very fine condition.
Donated By: Gotham Book Mart
Value: $150
Minimum Bid: $50 |
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06-A05 Mystery Writers of America
50th Anniversary "kit" of three items, 1995. This is a very attractive Gorey item, even though it is cover art only.
Donated By: Gotham Book Mart
Value: $65
Minimum Bid: $35 |
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06-A06 Helpless Doorknob
Shuffle deck of cards in plastic box. First edition, fourth printing. Signed by Edward Gorey.
Donated By: Gotham Book Mart
Value: $150
Minimum Bid: $50 |
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06-A07 Sun Catcher Dracula Theatre Doll
This piece is entirely hand made using hand rolled Art Glass. The figure is painted by hand and fired in a kiln. This image is taken from one of Edward¢s drawings of the "Dracula Toy Theater". In addition, the winning bidder will receive a copy of Dracula Toy Theater.
Donated By: Century Studios, Minneapolis and the Edward Gorey House
Value: $222
Minimum Bid: $80 |
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06-A08 Alphabet bookmark on a piano key
Scrimshaw by Marcy. Handcrafted from recycled antique ivory piano keys.
Donated By: Scrimshaw by Marcy
Value: $40
Minimum Bid: $20 |
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06-A09 Two Bahhumb Bugs
Edward Gorey's design.
Donated By: Gotham Book Mart
Value: $50 each (you may bid on one or both)
Minimum Bid: $25 each |
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06-A10 Screenplay of East of Eden
Signed by Julie Harris. It includes signed photo of Julie shown above.
Donated By: Edward Gorey House
Value: Priceless
Minimum Bid: $100 |
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06-A11 Screenplay of Mister Roberts
Signed by Betsy Palmer. Includes three signed photos of Betsy.
Donated By: Edward Gorey House
Value: Priceless
Minimum Bid: $150 |
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06-A12 and 06-A13 Screenplay of Friday the 13th
Signed by Betsy Palmer. Includes three signed photos from the film and one
Celebrity portrait, all signed by Betsy Palmer.
Donated By: Edward Gorey House
Value: Priceless
Minimum Bid: $150 |
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06-A14 Screenplay of Haunting (no picture)
Signed by Julie Harris. No signed photo included.
Donated By: Edward Gorey House
Value: Priceless
Minimum Bid: $75 |
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06-A15 Elephant on Two Legs by Edward Gorey
Emily Trevor, who printed Edward’s etchings during the 25 years they knew each other, has
donated a one-of-a-kind printer’s proof, signed by Gorey. 9” x 9” framed.
Donated By: Emily Trevor and Edward Gorey House
Value: $1000
Minimum Bid: $600 |
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06-A16 Pencil Sketch of Edward’s Barn
Janet Breidenbach’s drawing clearly depicts the barn with two bat houses, that were made by Herbert Senn.
Donated By: Janet Breidenbach
Value: $175
Minimum Bid: $95 |
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06-A17 Theatre Drawings of Edward Gorey
A poster for an exhibit of Edward’s theatre drawings at Carnegie Mellon University. Very rare
Donated By: Gotham Book Mart
Value: $150
Minimum Bid: $80 |
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06-A18 Tinned Lettuce Poster by Edward Gorey
The poster for the Tin Lettuce musical performed in 1985. Signed by Gorey.
Donated By: Gotham Book Mart
Value: $150
Minimum Bid: $80 |
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06-A19 Cape Playhouse 60th Anniversary Poster
Signed by Edward Gorey. A limited edition poster of the artwork that Gorey did especially for this special anniversary of the Cape Cod Playhouse. Unframed.
Donated By: Sandy Shelton
Value: $150
Minimum Bid: $80 |
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06-A20 Oyster Shell Paintings by Caroline Ellis
Donated By: Caroline Ellis
Value: : $30 each (you can bid on one or both)
Minimum Bid: : $20 each |
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06-A21 Dinner with Stephen Schiff (no picture)
Eminent New Yorker author and screenwriter will treat two of you to dinner
in one of his favorite New York City restaurants.
Donated By: Stephen Schiff
Value: : $500
Minimum Bid: : $100 each |
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06-A22 $250 Matching Grant (no picture)
For the collectors who already have everything. Donate any amount to the Auction and it, together with all other donations for this “item” will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $250, by Glen Emil of Goreyography. Please, one and all, make a contribution
Donated By: Goreyography
Multiple bids of any amount will be accepted. |
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06-A23 Cartoon Art Museum of San Francisco (no picture)
Four admission passes to the Museum. (Unfortunately, airfare is not included)
Donated By: Cartoon Art Museum of San Francisco
Value: : $24
Minimum Bid: : $10 each |
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06-A24 Jillian’s Boston (no picture)
A certificate for an “after work” pool party. You may invite up to twenty-five guests and it includes an appetizer platter and the use of five pool tables for two hours.
Donated By: Jillian’s Boston
Value: : $250
Minimum Bid: : $100 each |
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06-A25 Tennis Anyone? (no picture)
Three month total membership at the Mid-Cape Racquet and Health Club
Donated By: Mid-Cape Racquet and Health Club
Value: : $249
Minimum Bid: : $100 each |
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06-A26 Old Glory
Framed print of Yarmouth Port home called “Old Glory” by nationally known artist Karol B. Wyckoff. Print size: 21 ½ x 14 ½ (not including mat and frame)
Donated By: Karol B. Wyckoff and Cape Cod Picture Framing
Value: $300
Minimum Bid: $100 |
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06-A27 A Cat for Edward
A mixed media painting by Robert A. English. The artist states: “Being free and self-taught has allowed me to ignore most so-called rules. I rarely organize and conceptualize the image as an approach to the finished work. There’s always an element of chance in my paintings and I find myself working on four or five pieces at the same time. My subjects are quite ordinary – fruit, vegetables, shells… but I would hope that my presentation is anything but ordinary.” Painting size: 22 x 20 ½ (not including frame)
Donated By: Robert A. English
Value: $500
Minimum Bid: $200 |
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06-A28 American Clipper “Wild Hunter”
One of 250 prints, by R. R. Newell ’66, hand colored by David Grose. Unframed. Print size: 32 x 26
Donated By: Ben Muse of Parnassus Book Service
Value: $250
Minimum Bid: $100 |
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06-A29 Books and Playbills
Cobweb Castle
Men and Gods
The Adventures of Gremlin, 1966 First Edition
Playbill: The Gorey Details, 2000 and Postcard
Showbill: Amphigorey, 1994
Playbill: Gorey Stories, 1978 Opening Night (copy 5)
Donated By: Edward Bradford
Value: $200
Minimum Bid: $75 |
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06-A30 Tarot cards from which Gorey Stories flow – The Fantod Pack
Interpreted by Madame Groeda Weyrd (anagram for Edward Gorey), 1995. A hilarious spoof of tarot cards, with bound “instruction” booklet, numbered and signed by Gorey. First edition, third printing. With a deck of 20 laminated illustrated cards with Gorey’s unique images (“The Waltzing Mouse”, et al). Housed in an illustrated box by Gorey. This could be the center of attention at your next party (follow instructions to avoid injuries…). A fine copy.
Donated By: Gotham Book Mart
Value: $150
Minimum Bid: $50 |
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06-A31 Alphabet Auction Ephemera
Collectibles from all five alphabet auctions: programs, invitations, etc.
Donated By: Edward Gorey House
Value: $200
Minimum Bid: $75 |
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06-A32 Female Figure by a Garden Fence Holding a Bowl
Artist: Buncho. Created between 1760 and 1770. Owned by Edward Gorey. Framed. Accompanied by a numbered certificate of authenticity from the Edward Gorey Charitable Trust marked "Edward Gorey Collection, Yarmouth Port, Mass."
Donated By: Edward Gorey Charitable Trust
Value: $700
Minimum Bid: $350 |
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06-A33 Tote bag signed by Gorey.
“Books, Cats, Life is Good”. This version is no longer available, it now reads “Life is Sweet”. Signed by Edward Gorey. Collectors note: it was rare for Gorey to sign fabric.
Donated By: Larry Rakow of Wonder Shirts
Value: $125
Minimum Bid: $50 |
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06-A34 Sandy Neck Lighthouse
Original hand printed limited edition signed etching by Barnstable artist Charles Harden. Acid free Rives BFK paper and acid free matting. Print size: 12 x 9 (not including mat and frame)
Donated By: Harden Studios, Barnstable
Value: $250
Minimum Bid: $100 |
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06-A35 Thoughtful Alphabet Poster # 3
Bright colored Chinese menu paper. Signed by Gorey
Unframed. Poster size: 18 x 12
Donated By: Gotham Book Mart
Value: $150
Minimum Bid: $75 |
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06-A36 Thoughtful Alphabet Poster # 15
Bright colored Chinese menu paper. Signed by Gorey
Unframed. Poster size: 18 x 12
Donated By: Gotham Book Mart
Value: $150
Minimum Bid: $75 |
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06-A37 Baby Figbash
Made by Gorey. “It was a gift from Edward in exchange for a teddy bear I made for him circa early 70’s”, said Carol Covill, a former classmate of Edward’s.
Donated By: Carol Covill
Value: Priceless
Minimum Bid: $200 |
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06-A38 The King’s Inne
Enjoy elegance, warmth and hospitality in a historic Cape Cod bed and breakfast for two nights. Visit the Inne on our website, listed under Lodging.
Donated By: Mary Baker, Innkeeper
Value: $330
Minimum Bid: $150 |
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06-A39 Watch Live Television in Person
Watch Newscenter 5’s Eyeopener Weekend and Extreme Garden Makeover – Live Saturday or Sunday. The TV station is in Needham. The invitation is open to four to six people.
Donated By: Dave Epstein WCVB. Dave joined WCVB-TV as a meteorologist in 1992...He is an avid gardener and can be seen on Channel 5 in his “Extreme Gardening Makeover” segments on Saturday and Sunday.
Value: $500
Minimum Bid: $100 |
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The following items were all owned
by Edward Gorey.
Each will be accompanied by a numbered certificate of
authenticity from the Edward Gorey Charitable Trust marked
"Edward Gorey Collection Yarmouth Port, MA"
06-J02 Necklace of 25 carved skull heads
with blue metal joints
Each skull is ¾” long. Entire necklace is appr. 22”
long.
Value: priceless
Minimum Bid: $300 |
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06-J08 Egg-sized bone skull head on white
string with yellow bead
2 1/8” H, 1 5/8” W
Value: priceless
Minimum Bid: $300 |
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06-JB2 Metal gold ring with raised animal
Animal 1” Long, outside diameter of ring 1 1/8”. Presented in a black velvet box with EG inscribed on the inside.
Value: priceless
Minimum Bid: $300 |
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06-JD1 Very heavy gold colored metal
bracelet
(small ‘size’) with decorated pattern of
horizontal lines. 3 ¾” x 2 ¾” Presented in a black velvet box with EG inscribed on the inside.
Value: priceless
Minimum Bid: $200 |
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06-JD2 Small sized heavy silver metal ring
with ornamental design
Outside diameter 1” Presented in a black velvet box with EG inscribed on the inside.
Value: priceless
Minimum Bid: $200 |
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06-F08 French print: Man in coat
Print size 7” x 10” (not including mat and frame)
Above print: Le Bon Genre No. 53.
Below print: Cheveux à la Chérubin. Chapeau en pot áfleurs.
Redingote en Robe de Chambre.
Value: priceless
Minimum Bid: $150 |
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06-F10 Engraving
Titled: The Road to Ruin – Below print on left: WM. P.
FRITH.PINX Below print on right: S.J.FERRIS SC.
Below title: George Barrie, Publisher - Print size: 8 3/8” x
6 ¾” (not including mat and frame)
Value: priceless
Minimum Bid: $75 |
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06-F21 Print: Mountain scene (foxed)
Print size: 6 ¾” x 5 1/8” (not including mat and
frame)
Value: priceless
Minimum Bid: $40 |
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06-F49 Unframed oil painting – river
scene, gray colors
Painting size: 18” x 12”
Value: priceless
Minimum Bid: $200 |
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06-F57 Peruvian tomb mummy print (1851).
Print size: 18” x 10” (not including mat and frame)
Value: priceless
Minimum Bid: $300 |
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06-F73 Print. River scene/boat dock
Value: priceless
Minimum Bid: $75 |
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06-F77 Small print. Man walking with cane (1787)
Print size: 3” x 2” (not including mat and frame)
Value: priceless
Minimum Bid: $100 |
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06-F78 Small print. Man before stonewall
Print size: 3” x 2” (not including mat and frame)
Value: priceless
Minimum Bid: $100 |
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06-F88 Print. Moon with tree in foreground
Below print: Loever de lune dans la vallie d’Andilly. Ch.
Dambigny del&sc.
Print size: 6” x 4 3/4” (not including mat and frame)
Value: priceless
Minimum Bid: $100 |
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06-F92 Small cutout (silhouette) of man’s
head
Size: 7” x 5 ¼” (not including frame)
Value: priceless
Minimum Bid: $40 |
A Special Thank You to our Donors
| 902 Main Restaurant |
Abbicci |
Anonymous |
| aPrintery |
Rose Austin |
Barnstable Art
Gallery & Pottery |
| Peter Bennett, Esq |
Boston Red Sox |
Edward Bradford |
| Janet Briedenbach |
Bromer Booksellers |
Cahoon Museum |
| Cape and Islands
Chamber Music Festival |
Cape Cod Life |
Cape Cod Museum of
Natural History |
| Cape Cod Picture
Framing |
Cape Cod Symphony |
Cartoon Art Museum |
| Century Studios |
Clancy's of West
Yarmouth |
Colby College Museum |
| Carol Covill |
Dolphin Restaurant |
DVB New York |
| DuRee H. Eaton, MD |
Eden Hand Arts |
Edible Cape Cod |
| Edward Gorey
Charitable Trust |
Edward Gorey House |
Caroline Ellis |
| Robert A. English |
Fotofolio |
Goreography |
| Gotham Bookmart and
Gallery |
Gracie's Table |
Hallet's |
| Harden Studios |
Harwich Junior
Theater |
Diane Heart |
| Historical Society of
Old Yarmouth |
Holly Ridge Golf Club |
Marieluise Hutchinson |
| Hyannis Whale Watcher
Cruises |
Hy-Line Cruises |
Ice Cream Smuggler |
| IFAW - International
Headquarters |
Inaho |
Isabella Stewart
Gardner Museum |
| Jillian's Boston |
Stephen King |
Lori Larsen |
| Mattakeese Wharf |
Mid-Cape Racquet
& Health |
Elizabeth & Roy
Morton |
| Museum of Science |
New England Aquarium |
O'Brien & Company
Printers |
| One on One Personal
Fitness Training |
Ozone Studios |
Parnasus Bookstore |
| Pirate's Cove |
Plimoth Plantation |
Pomegranate |
| Helen Pond |
Portuguese Princess
Whale Watch |
Prothesia's |
| Provincetown Art
Association and Museum |
Evelyn Ramalhete |
Regal Entertainment
Group |
| Karol Ann Richardson |
Ross Coppelman
Goldsmith, Inc. |
Sam Diego's |
| Scargo Pottery |
Stephen Schiff |
Scrimshaw by Marcy |
| Sandra Shelton |
Silhouettes |
Society of Arts &
Crafts |
| Batalie Stopka |
Swainer Designs |
The Optimist Café |
| Trader Joe's |
Emily Trevor |
Water Wizz of Cape
Cod |
| Wondershirts |
Karol B. Wyckoff |
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