The Peabody Area Chamber of Commerce hosted an "Antiques Roadshow"-style event last Wednesday at Brooksby Farm. The public and local business owners brought heirlooms and antiques for free appraisals by High Street Antiques and Collectibles of Ipswich. The event also featured a barbecue, door prizes, music and wine tasting.
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Bob Dionne, far left, Vanessa Avola and Janet Avola stand outside Smith Barn with Deanne Healey, CEO and president of the Peabody Area Chamber of Commerce, and Don Kelley, a member of the chamber board, at the "Antiques Roadshow"-style event. Mary Catherine Adams
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Donato Mastrangelo, a proprietor from High Street Antiques of Ipswich, and Johanne Cassia, an Ipswich-based folk artist, appraised antiques at the event. Mary Catherine Adams
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Mary Lou Dasilva, left, Rosemary Frost, Karen Corning and Diane Gallucio stand in Smith Barn's doorway at Brooksby Farm. mary catherine adams/ Staff photos Mary Catherine Adams
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Carol Pizziferri, left, Billy Woods, Mary Ellen D'Alfonso and Myde Stocker hold up the items they brought to be appraised, including D'Alfonso's American flag. Mary Catherine Adams
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Steve Kantaros, left, and Chuck Holden stand outside Smith Barn. Mary Catherine Adams
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