The last bit of images from our two day trip the the world’s largest outdoor antiques sale in Brimfield, Mass. See all of the coverage here.
Brimfield Day 2: Treasure & Rain (Part II)
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That dude needs a haircut.
It looks like fun, rain and all.
That Pilgrim sandwich sounds good. That poor Asian girl in drag. At least her scarf is nice.
Wow needlessly mean – girl’s outfit is great and who cares about other peoples hair?
I agree with Sam about the girl, I like her look (cos it is basically my look) and she pulls it off nicely. I also think that guy’s hair is really nice. I bet he spends a lot of time on it.
Beach Bum!
Sam, I only care about Andy’s hair cause I love him.
gortexing the 60/40’s
Same girl?? http://mistermort.typepad.com/mister_mort/2010/04/b.html
hey there – question. I heard once that certain days of each brimfield session are better than others (or at least focus on certain things more than others). Do you know if there’s any truth to this? I ask b/c I went one day last summer and didn’t see anything as amazing (or at least workwear/americana oriented) as what you’ve posted here (nicely done btw). If anyone has any insight about this, it would be greatly appreciated!!
if you morphed asian lipstick lesbo and howdy doody…you’d have the perfect storm of asiatradilisciousness!
James — that is the same girl. Good catch.
Sam C. — different fields open different days and it is always best to be at those places when they open. Lots of white people jockeying for vintage stuff — it is a real sight to see.
That lady makes me happy. Super cute!
What kind of jeans on the other guy?
can you tell me which field those metal filing cabinets were in? if you remember… there are so many! thanks!
1950s J.C. Penney Foremost (single selvedge if you care about that sort of thing)
That turkey sandwich from Pilgrim is the only thing worth eating there. MMMM. Nice photos. Keep ’em coming.
thanks michael! I’ll do some research as to which fields i should be lookin at – would ask but don’t wanna blow up your spot!
The more pictures I see of this place the more fantastic it looks! I really wish we had something of that size over here.
These pictures are great, Michael. They really remind me of what I miss about going to meets and markets with my mom when I was a kid.
The hateful/homophobic/lame comments about “drag” and the “lipstick lesbo” are pretty off putting (and boring). Y’all seem woefully misinformed about the definition of both. My mom used to rock those exact boots and a Barbour on rainy days too and both ladies wear it well. And a “lipstick lesbo” wouldn’t be caught dead in those shoes. (Yes, I would know.)
Along with having great style, my mom also taught me that if you don’t have something nice to say, don’t say anything at all.
Thanks for the great work and for always being decent, MW.
Michael
Great Pic’s..!
Sad I didn’t run into you…We just got back last night after filling a 26 Footer..Heading back tonight to refill and get all the end bits.
Oh yeah I scored a 20′ 48 star American flag and a 25′ 38 star….So let me know when it’s needed brother.
Anyone know what kind/style boot that lady is wearing? Those are great looking!
If you blow up the “guy had good stuff” shot, there’s an army field desk under the hanging jeans. Please tell me you bought that.
Those doctor’s office jars full of tongue depressors and cotton balls can be found out of any modern day medicine supply catalog. Bought some as props for a photo shoot about a month ago.
@hb — They look like Redwing classic lifestyle boots to me, as are his I believe. (I’m wearing a pair as I type this…and they’re awesome!)
that girls look is awesome! her outfit is great and the scarf adds an extreme feminine irony to it… probably someone I would love to hang out with!
For a fun read, might I suggest Brimfield Rush by Bob Wyss, it is interesting and quick. It gives a little history and has a nice narrative about a few dealers at the show.
Though we always get great stuff, it is the dealers that keep us heading back there. We have learned so much by talking to various dealers over the years. This time around we got talking to this one gent who was selling industrial salvage, and he told us wild stories about mine diving for treasure and bootlegging coal.
We are already planning our July visit.
Jason, etc. — I don’t know about “Redwing classic lifestyle boots” but mine are just regular 1980s 6″ Red Wing 875s.
I’m just awed to see my hometown representing in the first photo…Newington CT.
Wow! Unitedstyle really set off a firestorm.
Regardless of how “ignorant,” or, better yet “hateful” (chortle) the phrase “girl in drag” is, I knew exactly who and what he meant, the instant I read it. That’s good writing.
Her outfit, minus the scarf, would be perfect for camping or hiking. It may even have been perfect for bargain-hunting at this venue. However, the only thing vaguely feminine about it is the pink scarf which, while very nice, does not overcome the overall masculine (or possibly asexual) effect.
Call me whatever you want, but I think women look better in feminine clothes, just as men look better in masculine clothes. Like it or not, clothes send a message, and her message is distinctly unfeminine. YMMV.
As an Asian and a Red Wing boot owner, I resemble that remark!
I love what the lady -photo 2 is wearing…waay lots better than the gal behind her in them cargo camos’ :P