The Antique Shop, Inspiration
That thrill of a new find can be seen in the reception of Mrs. Fisher's miniature antique shop!
People seemed taken by the fact that there was always something more to grab within the cluttered space, then and now. Fisher's hand captured the realism of the room in every corner of the tiny room, from items such as yoke tea canisters to the structure itself, with its life-like ceiling rafters. This room ensured the spirit of the trade was captured within.
![<a href="/omeka/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=50&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Right+Hand+View+of+the+Antique+Shop%2C+created+by+Mrs.+Fisher%2C+%5Bca.+1950s-1960s%5D">Right Hand View of the Antique Shop, created by Mrs. Fisher, [ca. 1950s-1960s]</a>](https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/fullsize/11b8c67b7b611f895bc8df5adb752b00.jpg "<a href=\"/omeka/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=50&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Right+Hand+View+of+the+Antique+Shop%2C+created+by+Mrs.+Fisher%2C+%5Bca.+1950s-1960s%5D\">Right Hand View of the Antique Shop, created by Mrs. Fisher, [ca. 1950s-1960s]</a>")
A treasure trove to be found in the Antique Shop, with over 150 items picked by Mrs. Fisher or hand crafted!
Even the papers are mistified by everything Mrs. Fisher managed to fit into the tiny room and perfect its style!
An article regarding the antique shop from Christie’s Corner, entitled “MINIATURES AT RITTER'S STORE" clipped by Mrs. Fisher.
![<a href="/omeka/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=50&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=An+article%2C+entitled+%E2%80%9CHOBBIES-The+Magazine+for+Collectors%E2%80%9D+in+the+Christie%27s+Corner+about+the+Antique+Room%2C+created+by+Mrs.+Fisher%2C+%5Bca.+1940s-1960s%5D">An article, entitled “HOBBIES-The Magazine for Collectors” in the Christie's Corner about the Antique Room, created by Mrs. Fisher, [ca. 1940s-1960s]</a>](https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/fullsize/71dc567aa64e7c810b8d89e05cdfce30.jpg "<a href=\"/omeka/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=50&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=An+article%2C+entitled+%E2%80%9CHOBBIES-The+Magazine+for+Collectors%E2%80%9D+in+the+Christie%27s+Corner+about+the+Antique+Room%2C+created+by+Mrs.+Fisher%2C+%5Bca.+1940s-1960s%5D\">An article, entitled “HOBBIES-The Magazine for Collectors” in the Christie's Corner about the Antique Room, created by Mrs. Fisher, [ca. 1940s-1960s]</a>")
The article entitled “HOBBIES-The Magazine for Collectors” in the Christie's Corner about the Antique Room, created by Mrs. Fisher, [ca. 1940s-1960s]
![<a href="/omeka/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=50&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=A+Photograph+of+a+Newspaper+Clipping+Introducing+the+Antique+Shop+created+by+Mrs.+Fisher%2C+%5Bca.+1940s-1960s%5D">A Photograph of a Newspaper Clipping Introducing the Antique Shop created by Mrs. Fisher, [ca. 1940s-1960s]</a>](https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/fullsize/71e4cc48726f099d3a300de1f42d962b.jpg "<a href=\"/omeka/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=50&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=A+Photograph+of+a+Newspaper+Clipping+Introducing+the+Antique+Shop+created+by+Mrs.+Fisher%2C+%5Bca.+1940s-1960s%5D\">A Photograph of a Newspaper Clipping Introducing the Antique Shop created by Mrs. Fisher, [ca. 1940s-1960s]</a>")
A newspaper article introducing the charms of Mrs. Fisher's minature rooms, including the Antique Shop.
Transcription:
"The antique shop contains a myriad of tiny items, some hanging from the rafters, others piled on tables."
While playing our own treasure hunt in researching Mrs. Fisher's antique shop, we found many historical or period pieces that give the room character:
![<a href="/omeka/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=50&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=A+Zoom+Capture+of+a+German+Stein+and+Lid+created+by+Mrs.+Fisher%2C+%5Bca.+1950s-1960s%5D">A Zoom Capture of a German Stein and Lid created by Mrs. Fisher, [ca. 1950s-1960s]</a>](https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/square_thumbnails/1fd07e595444e38870a291ec3032bce9.jpg "<a href=\"/omeka/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=50&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=A+Zoom+Capture+of+a+German+Stein+and+Lid+created+by+Mrs.+Fisher%2C+%5Bca.+1950s-1960s%5D\">A Zoom Capture of a German Stein and Lid created by Mrs. Fisher, [ca. 1950s-1960s]</a>")
A zoom of a German Stein wiith Lid.
A Photograph of an Early era Vintage German Stein Glass with Lid, sourced from German Steins, ACD Sept. 2025
![<a href="/omeka/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=50&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=A+Zoom+Capture+of+a+Suitcase+Dollhouse+Created+by+Mrs.+Fisher%2C+%5Bca.+1950s-1960s%5D">A Zoom Capture of a Suitcase Dollhouse Created by Mrs. Fisher, [ca. 1950s-1960s]</a>](https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/square_thumbnails/ade60895f8449543d144afa4f24f04be.jpg "<a href=\"/omeka/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=50&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=A+Zoom+Capture+of+a+Suitcase+Dollhouse+Created+by+Mrs.+Fisher%2C+%5Bca.+1950s-1960s%5D\">A Zoom Capture of a Suitcase Dollhouse Created by Mrs. Fisher, [ca. 1950s-1960s]</a>")
A zoom capture of a suitcase dollhouse in Mrs. Fisher's miniature.
A Photograph of a Vintage Suitcase Dollhouse, sourced for Sale on eBay, ACD Sept. 2025
![<a href="/omeka/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=50&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=A+Zoom+Capture+of+the+Pennsylvania+Dower+Chest+Found+in+the+Antiques+Room+created+by+Mrs.+Fisher%27s%2C+%5Bca.+1950s-1960s%5D">A Zoom Capture of the Pennsylvania Dower Chest Found in the Antiques Room created by Mrs. Fisher's, [ca. 1950s-1960s]</a>](https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/square_thumbnails/180964451c217c09fae542735f653776.jpg "<a href=\"/omeka/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=50&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=A+Zoom+Capture+of+the+Pennsylvania+Dower+Chest+Found+in+the+Antiques+Room+created+by+Mrs.+Fisher%27s%2C+%5Bca.+1950s-1960s%5D\">A Zoom Capture of the Pennsylvania Dower Chest Found in the Antiques Room created by Mrs. Fisher's, [ca. 1950s-1960s]</a>")
A zoom capture of a dower chest in Mrs. Fisher's recreation.
An image of a Dower Chest, Originally Designed by Christian Seltzer c. 1784
![<a href="/omeka/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=50&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=A+Zoom+Capture+of+a+Ship+in+a+Bottle%2C+created+by+Mrs.+Fisher%2C+%5Bca.+1950s-1960s%5D">A Zoom Capture of a Ship in a Bottle, created by Mrs. Fisher, [ca. 1950s-1960s]</a>](https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/square_thumbnails/fb713a07a5f610d213bf9fa370e3cad4.jpg "<a href=\"/omeka/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=50&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=A+Zoom+Capture+of+a+Ship+in+a+Bottle%2C+created+by+Mrs.+Fisher%2C+%5Bca.+1950s-1960s%5D\">A Zoom Capture of a Ship in a Bottle, created by Mrs. Fisher, [ca. 1950s-1960s]</a>")
A zoom capture of a ship in a bottle found in Mrs. Fisher's recreation.
Antique sailor-made ship in a bottle of a rare five-masted barque with the sails set, Robin Langford’s collection, Homes and Antiques, 2025
![<a href="/omeka/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=50&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=A+Zoom+Capture+of+the+Painted+Rocking+Chair%2C+created+by+Mrs.+Fisher%2C+%5Bca.+1950s-1960s%5D">A Zoom Capture of the Painted Rocking Chair, created by Mrs. Fisher, [ca. 1950s-1960s]</a>](https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/square_thumbnails/a40e77a943bc3b2332a70fb6570a0dd6.jpg "<a href=\"/omeka/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=50&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=A+Zoom+Capture+of+the+Painted+Rocking+Chair%2C+created+by+Mrs.+Fisher%2C+%5Bca.+1950s-1960s%5D\">A Zoom Capture of the Painted Rocking Chair, created by Mrs. Fisher, [ca. 1950s-1960s]</a>")
A zoom capture of an antique, hand painted rocking chair in Mrs. Fisher's recreation.
1950s Distressed Paint Rust Steel Rocking Patio Chair
![<a href="/omeka/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=50&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=A+Zoom+Capture+of+a+Rocking+Horse%2C+created+by+Mrs.+Fisher%2C+%5Bca.+1950s-1960s%5D">A Zoom Capture of a Rocking Horse, created by Mrs. Fisher, [ca. 1950s-1960s]</a>](https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/square_thumbnails/15ece93510d66f7681929a90f29df363.jpg "<a href=\"/omeka/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=50&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=A+Zoom+Capture+of+a+Rocking+Horse%2C+created+by+Mrs.+Fisher%2C+%5Bca.+1950s-1960s%5D\">A Zoom Capture of a Rocking Horse, created by Mrs. Fisher, [ca. 1950s-1960s]</a>")
A miniature rocking horse with child figurine in Mrs. Fisher's antique shop.
A Vintage 1940's Sears Roebuck Happi-Time Rocking Horse Ride-On Toy