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Nan Thomasson of Country Heritage in Washington, Virginia, has been in the business of marketing antiques and American handcrafts for over six years. The philosophy of her shop is to preserve yesterday's heritage for tomorrow s generation. Nan has over 100 handcrafters from all over the United States working for her, and her husband, Jim, acquires and restores her antiques. When time permits, Nan makes quilts for her shop and attends workshops in various crafts to increase her appreciation for (he work of her crafters. In addition to her shop, Nan lectures regolarty at Montgomery College in Rockville, Maryland, on “How to Market Your Crafts," and acts as a consultant to other craft shops.
Recently the Washinton Post featured Nan and one of her crafters in the Style Plus section on American Handcrafts Today.
Prior to coming to Washington, Nan owned Berry HoMow Antiques and Crafts in Silver Spring. Maryland. Now in her second year at Country Heritage, Nan is in the process of launching her first mail order catalogue. Country Heritage is located in the lower level of the Clopton House on Main Street, Washington, Virginia.
Consistent with philosophy of her business, Nan, her husband, Jim, a professor at Georgetown University, and two children, Tammy and Tim, are planning to build their own home off the land in Southern Rappahannock County.
You will find my ad under Antiques
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