Apple Hill Antiques

Train collectors . . . Lionel!

You may have seen the full-sized version of the Wiener Mobile driven around State College by a Penn Stater . . . . we sold this classic vintage bank over the weekend

Many vintage Halloween collectibles at Apple Hill Antiques!

Looking for antique and vintage wall decorations -- maps, photos, paintings and prints, masks, signs, and vintage calendars? Apple Hill has a wide array of these items currently in stock for every style, taste, and budget. Here are a few examples . . . .

Decorative Asian-themed screen (S6, $495)

Antique two-seat school desks -- good values at $165 and $245.

This Sheraton chest of drawers was one highlight from a recent visit to Apple Hill (S6, $375)

Not too late to stop by Apple Hill for vintage Halloween decorations and collectibles

Spied this antique butter kneader on a recent visit to Apple Hill Antiques--unusual

As we head into holiday baking season, consider investing in one of these wonderful old mixing bowls (they're also great for centerpieces, filled with fall fruits, a mum, ornaments, or ??).

A look at some recent arrivals at Apple Hill Antiques

Looking forward to the Murrays' delicious sand tarts? A holiday cookie favorite! Call Apple Hill Antiques at (814) 238-2980 between 10am and 5pm or stop by the shop to place an order--pick up will be Saturday, Nov. 21 and Sunday, Nov. 22. Quantities are limited (the Murrays will be making a total of 100lbs. of cookies this year), so order early.

Here's a rare item for the breweriana collector: a Pabst tavern advertising keg

Take a look at these magnificent barrister bookcases!

Apple Hill is your holiday headquarters for vintage/antique Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas items!

Inaugural ball gowns worn by Pennsylvania’s former first ladies are treasured as historic works of art worthy of collection and preservation, as is the case of ...Mary McAllister. The wife of former Gov. James Beaver, McAllister wore this beige and yellow silk faille gown to the 1887 inaugural ball. CAP Curator Katelyn Adam nominated this dress for this week’s Pennsylvania Treasure. The granddaughter of Gov. Beaver donated the gown to the State Museum of Pennsylvania in 1965. The museum is home to other inaugural gowns, including those worn by Muriel Shapp, Mary Scranton and Jean Duff. These dresses are preserved inside a special refrigerated storage area. The design of the McAllister’s preserved dress includes a continuous floral design on ivory-colored brocade. The back of the gown features gold-colored braid embellishment with metal pendants. McAllister was born on Sept. 26, 1842 in Bellefonte, Pa. to Hugh N. McAllister and Henrietta Orbison. Her father was a prominent lawyer in Centre County. On Dec. 26, 1865, Mary married her father’s business partner, James Addams Beaver. Beaver would later go on to become the 20th governor of Pennsylvania. In an 1882 biography of Gov. Beaver, author Frank Burr described Mary as a young lady of rare accomplishments, who had inherited much of her father’s strength of mind and force of character, and was a fitting life-partner for a positive man like General Beaver. Through their years of married life she has not only graced his household, but has done her share in making the family name respected wherever it is known. The couple had five children, all sons, though only two survived to adulthood. In addition to her duties as a wife and mother, Mary was involved with the Bellefonte chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution as a charter member. The State Museum’s address is 300 North Street, Harrisburg, 17120