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Hollow Needle email re: Sarah Wyatt
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asmyth
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 		Hollow Needle email re: Sarah Wyatt
Dear Mr. Smyth -
Thank you for your message about our Hollow Needle Spring Newsletter.
As far as Sarah Wyatt and her artwork, the Public Library is supposed to be
posting a piece about her and details about what pieces they will be auctioning
off in their Special Fund Raiser at the end of the month. Unfortunately, you
can't always count on that Librarian, Mrs. Dobbs, to get things done as
promised. Hopefully though she will get something online soon.
Thanks again for your interest in our store.

Phyllis Willingham
the Hollow Needle
Aglaura NJ

Quoting adamSPLATcombustionmonkey.com:

> Dear Ms. Willingham,
>
> I am writing to you in hopes that you may be able to help me. I was
> reading over the Celebration of Local Artists and Their Work webpage and
> became quite interested in the art by Sarah Wyatt. Noticing you own the
> two lovely pieces shown, I was wondering if you would be able to supply me
> with any information you may have on the artist. I have not been able to
> find out much other than the few sentences listed on the Celebration page.
> Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Sincerly,
> A Smyth

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PostPosted: Sat Apr 05, 2003 9:47 pm
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konamouse
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 		Dear Katherine -
Thank you for your message about our Hollow Needle Spring Newsletter.
Just to clarify something that may have confused you: Joe Mulliner did not make locks; he actually was somewhat of a thief and has generated local legends calling him the "Pine Barrens Robin Hood." The lock in our newsletter is from a collection of his personal belongings.
As far as Sarah Wyatt and her artwork, the Public Library is supposed
to be posting a piece about her and details about what pieces they will be
auctioning off in their Special Fund Raiser at the end of the month.
Unfortunately, you can't always count on that Librarian, Mrs. Dobbs, to get things done as promised. Hopefully though she will get something online soon.
Thanks again for your interest in our store.

Phyllis Willingham
the Hollow Needle
Aglaura NJ


> Dear Mrs Willingham;
> Thank you for your Spring Newsletter. You showcased a
> couple of items that really came to my attention.
>
> I am very interested in adding another antique lock to
> my collection; did Joe Mulliner do any with a dolphin
> motif?
>
> Also, I found Sarah Wyatts' artwork is also featured
> on the Library's page and wondered if any of her other
> paintings or sculptures will be part of the charity
> auction at the end of the month. Usually I like to
> get a little more background information on an artist
> before I start collecting their work - do you have any
> information about Ms Wyatt that you can share with me
> that might increase my interest in her work?
>
> Thank you for your assistence.
>
> KM (aka Katherine)
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 05, 2003 9:51 pm
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Sunny du Pree
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 		sarah wyatt and the hollow needle
Dear Sunny -
Thank you for your message about our Hollow Needle Spring Newsletter.
As far as sarah Wyatt and her work that may be auctioned off at the upcoming
Fund Raiser, the Public Library is supposed to be posting a piece listing the
pieces they will be auctioning off in their Special Fund Raiser at the end of
the month. Unfortunately, you can't always count on that Librarian, Mrs. Dobbs,
to get things done as promised. Hopefully though she will get something online
soon.
The "Floating Maiden" piece you mention is actually part of my private
collection and is not a piece for sale by our store.
Thanks again for your interest in the Hollow Needle.

Phyllis Willingham
the Hollow Needle
Aglaura NJ




Quoting Prettycolors62SPLATaol.com:

> Hello Phyllis!
>
> Oh I just got through reading your newsletter and it is put together so well.
>
> Executed in very good taste!
> Thank you for sending the email. I could hardly wait to see what was in the
> trunk. The paintings are so beautiful by Sarah. It is a shame that she has
> disappeared. If it is not too presumptuous of me to ask would you know of any
>
> other pieces that she produced or do you have any more information regarding
>
> her?
> Being that I am an artist myself I am extremely interested in the lives of
> other artists..how their work evolved and where they got their subject matter
>
> from.
> By the way...I have a great curiousity about the "Floating Maiden" statue
> that you have on your website. She is so lovely.
> If you have time could you direct me to some information about her history
> as well?
> I look forward to the unveiling of the rest of the contents of the chest with
>
> great eagerness and hope to "inherit" a piece if history myself when the
> bidding starts.
> Thank you so much for your generosity of information and time.
>
> Sincerely,
> Sunny Du Pree
>
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 05, 2003 10:52 pm
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konamouse
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 		EMAIL: Phyllis Defends Herself... Anyway
From sjct@collectivedetective

Dear Ms. Cook-Thomas,

How very presumptuous of you to think I need to "defend my actions," as
you put it. Only certain romantic fools feel my husband and I did anything wrong. Everyone else in town is quite aware of the real conditions we found in this house when we acquired it. It was, to be blunt, a hovel, ruined by neglect and the slovenly habits of its previous owner. The cleaning crew filled four dumpsters with pure garbage. The scribblings on the walls were unreadable gibberish so believe me when I tell you no great literary effort was lost.

As for her so-called artwork, how was I to know the delusions of a deranged child would have value some day. There is a quality to her work that has come to be appreciated but it is so unschooled, so amateurish, without the mystique she has garnered it would still be valueless. People are so easily swayed by what they imagine are heart-rending stories. The girl was a reject from a hippie commune, for goodness sake.

Sincerely,
Phyllis Willingham

My post to her:

> Dear Mrs. Willingham,
> After reading the history of Sarah Wyatt that has been provided by the
> Library, my first reaction was outrage. How could you have simply painted
> over priceless works of art and poetry?! Why didn't you, a connoisseur of
> fine art and antiquities, immediately recognize that the house had more
> value as a museum to preserve Sarah's art instead of turning it into an
> antiques' shop? Obviously, you valued her work enough to keep enough
of it
> to profit from its current desirability.
>
> Upon reflection, I realize that there are always two sides to every story
> and I would like to give you the benefit of the doubt. I am, therefore,
> giving you the opportunity to defend your actions by replying to me.
>
> I hope to hear from you soon,
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PostPosted: Thu May 08, 2003 10:16 am
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Elijah Snow
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 		I apologize if this was discussed previously...

Considering the effects of the clay disk Wes found, could Sarah have had possession of one of these disks and her artwork an outcome of that madness?

If so could one of the disks be under Mrs. Willingham's barka-lounger as we speak?

Thoughts?
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PostPosted: Thu May 08, 2003 11:34 am
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asmyth
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 		If Mrs. Willingham does have one, I'd have to say it's stuck somewhere else the way she's been acting.
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PostPosted: Thu May 08, 2003 12:27 pm
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Sunny du Pree
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 		Phyllis Willingham
Dear Sunny,
Thank you so much for your kind words. Those of us who are fortunately placed
in society are obligated to support our local institutions in any way we can.
Quite frankly, I am amazed by the sudden interest in Sarah Wyatt's work. In my
opinion, it is poorly rendered and amateurish but, then, I am not an aficionado
of so-called "folk art" so I am sure it's appeal is wasted on me. The "floating
maiden," as you call it, simply makes me queasy when I look at it.

Unfortunately, I have been quite distracted and fallen woefully behind in my
correspondence so I did not read your message about testing the key until this
morning. My dear, can you seriously imagine me standing out in the dark holding
that key in the moonlight? Such an act would be quite beneath my dignity. What
if I were seen?! No, no, I do not willingly put myself up for ridicule for any
cause. The key's value is in its antiquity and the folk tale associated with it
is charming nonsense. The very idea that it might actually glow is laughable.
Thank you so much for starting my day with a chuckle.

Sincerely,
Phyllis

Quoting Prettycolors62SPLATaol.com:

> Dear Phyllis
>
> Hello! I hope that this missive finds you well and happy. I just saw the
> donations that you made to the library auction and I wanted to commend you on
>
> your choices and your wonderful generosity. I can only imagine how difficult
>
> it must have been to give up those wonderful works of art by Sarah especially
>
> considering her untimely disappearance.
> And may I say that your donations makes Mrs. Dobbs' look shabby in
> comparison.
> I was dissapointed to find out that the "floating maiden" (as I call it) is
> not for sale. But I totally understand why she is not!!! I would still love
> to hear her story if you ever feel like sharing her secrets!
> I was definitely facinated by the "skeleton key" story and how it reportedly
>
> glows when held out during a full moon.
> Perhaps if you are inclined to you could test out that theory tonite and
> prove the story thus making the key even more valuable.
> Well I must go now and I hope the summer brings in many customers for the
> Hollow Needle.
>
> Grace and Peace
> Sunny
>



This is the second time i have asked her about the Maiden that is next to her logo at the Hollow Needle. She has not given me any info. I wonder why the statue makes her queasy?
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