Peasant Shopping - Part 1 - Advertizing

The Peasant Arts movement ran a number of shops : one in London and another in Haslemere. The location of the shops seems to have varied over the years.  In the 'Double Christmas Number' of The Vineyard in 1910 (No. 3), their first Christmas publication, there was a degree of advertising of the Peasant Arts Society's wares:

Advert from The Vineyard, No. 3, 1910

"Beautiful and unusual Christmas gifts

May be bought at the two depots of
The Peasant Arts Society, 83 New Cavendish Street, W.
& High Street, Haslemere.

On the opposite page will be seen the lists of the many things made in the Haslemere and other hand-industries.  At this season it may be practical to call attention to such of them as are noticeably inexpensive:

1. Quaint English and foreign pottery. From One Shilling.
2. Russian peasant silver brooches, clasps, and hatpins.  From One Shilling.
3. English mother-of-pearl and silver jewellery, brooches, pendants, etc.,  From Five Shillings.
4. Haslemere shot-silk scarves in beautiful colourings.  From Six Shillings.

Bead necklaces, embroidered work-bags, leather card-cases, etc., books, pamphlets, and Christmas cards."

The Vineyard, No. 3, 1910

On the opposite page, which is referred to above, says:

"THE PEASANT ARTS SOCIETY

For the Restoration of Country Life and Craft

Depots:

83 New Cavendish Street, Portland Place, W.

& High Street, Haslemere, Surrey.

Many objects of Handicraft are on view and sale at these depots, including hand-woven materials, leadless-glazed ware and peasant pottery, Bohemian glass, Baskets, Lace, Leatherwork, Embroideries, Woodwork, Jewellery, Copper and Brass, Carving, etc.

In connection with the above:

THE HASLEMERE WEAVING INDUSTRIES

produces on simple Hand-looms many and various materials in linen, silk, cotton and wool, suitable for Bedspreads, Curtains, Table Cloths, Towels, Dress Materials, Children's Frocks, etc. etc.

Lessons in spinning and weaving are given, and visitors are welcome every day from 10-4, Saturdays 10-12.  Apply, The Secretary, Weaving House, Foundry Meadow, Haslemere.

THE ST. CROSS INDUSTRIES

for Pile, Tapestry and Peasant-woven Rugs and Carpets; and for linen appliqué suitable for Coverlets, Altar-Hangings, Banners, Table Cloths, etc. etc.

Pupils are taken for training in any of the above crafts.

Apply, Mrs. Godfrey Blount, St. Cross, Haslemere, Surrey.

THE ENGLISH HANDICRAFT SOCIETY (Homespun branch)

for encouraging the making of Homespuns in the home.  Lessons are given in the various processes of dyeing, carding, spinning and weaving.  The movement is entirely disinterested and patriotic.  For terms and particulars, apply to the Hon. Sec. Miss Margaret Leith, Hall of St. George, Haslemere, Surrey.

THE MUSEUM OF PEASANT ART Kings Road, Haslemere

contains over one thousand objects of unique interest.  Open on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday, 2.30-5.30.  Admission 6d."

extract from The Vineyard, No.3, 1910