Bates Factory Items

At the J&J flea market in Brimfield, Mass., collectibles expert Terry Kovel finds salvaged items from the Bates Fabric Mill in Maine. The Bates Fabric Mill was a popular maker of bedspreads in the 1940s and '50s. Some of the most interesting finds are the patterns that were used to determine the placement of thread on the looms. Today, sewing and quilting enthusiasts are framing them for use as unusual decorator items.

Resources
J&J Promotions Antiques and Collectibles Show
J&J Promotions
Route 20 Auction Acres
PO Box 385
Brimfield, MA 01010
Phone: 413-245-3436
Website: www.jandj-brimfield.com
Guests
John Norton
Dealer
Phone: 207-647-3301
E-mail: jnprod@ime.net
Also in this Episode

Flea Market Finds With The Kovels : Episode FMF-509
•	Miniature Lamps
•	Highway Art
•	Totem Pole
•	Vintage Cabinets
•	Antique Dresser Set
•	Shirley Temple Dolls
•	Tin Toys
•	Bates Factory Items