About Kathy & Jeff
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Hidden Treasures is the creation of Kathy and Jeff Graybill of East Waterford, Pennsylvania. Fueled by their love of antiques and folk art of the past, this couple strives in their never-ending quest to create their own heirlooms of the future.

Kathy is a self-taught artist whose media include folk art, Pennsylvania German fraktur, tole, and museum reproductions. Her unique and distinctive creations have found their way into many homes, stores, museum shops and galleries across America.

Hidden Treasures offers a wide variety of reproduction furniture and accessories handcrafted by the artists, as well as tavern signs, one-of-a-kind antique pieces, and folk sculptures.

New Creations of reproduction William and Mary furniture pieces, tavern tables, miniatures, and many new signs and carvings, show that the Graybill's are constantly growing as artists.  Also, new this year and coming soon are hooked rugs, hooked wall hangings, and 3-D hooked pieces, by Kathy.

About Douglas Root (Cabinet Maker / Joiner)

    Those of you that are familiar whit our work know that we have added the talents of Douglas Root, a master of cabinet maker's wares, to our line of furniture and accessories.  Douglas has been making cabinets, chest of drawers, and historical reproductions with us for three years now.  He brings 15 plus years of experience and attention to detail on such items as hand cut dovetails for drawers, hand turned legs for tables, and hand turned feet to case pieces.  Each piece is entirely crafted by hand from rough sawn wood such as poplar, pine, and tiger maple.

    Doug and Jeff work together choosing which historical reproductions to reproduce and then Kathy hand paints the imagery on the pieces to create a true piece of heirloom furniture.  Each piece is signed by Douglas and Kathy.  It is then numbered along with a photo and a history of the original antique included.

    We are constantly researching and adding new pieces to our line.  Check our site often or come to one of our shows to see our new Hidden Treasures.

    Douglas root also owns and operates Potomac Joinery, a custom furniture business in Landisville, PA.

 

Museums That Carry Our Wares:

  • American Folk Art Museum-  New York City

  • Colonial Williamsburg-  Williamsburg, VA

  • Westmoreland Museum of American Art-  Greensburg, PA

  • Mennonite Heritage Center-  Harleysville, PA

 

Licensed products with:

  • Primitives by Kathy Inc.

 

Reproductions include:

  • Plate Shelves

  • Bowl Racks

  • Cabinets

  • Cupboards

  • High Boys

  • Chest of Drawers

  • Blanket Chests

  • Salt Boxes

  • Benches

  • Tables

  • Historic Reproductions

 

Antiques (that we paint on) include:

  • Blanket Chests

  • Tables

  • Benches

  • Old Signs

  • Tinware

  • Cabinets

  • Cupboards

 

Awards:

 
June 2005 Market Square / The Eagle Award "Best Historical Reproduction"
 
Best of Show / Judges Award
1999 - 2001 Catonsville Art Show
Baltimore, Maryland

 

Articles:

 
Article in Early American Life Magazine
Side by Side "American Painted Tinware"
pages 56-63, December 2006 issue
 
Ephrata Review Newspaper
Front Page / Cover Story with photos
November 2001
 
Pennsylvania Merchandiser Newspaper
Front Page article with photos
September 2001
 
Intercourse News (Intercourse, Pennsylvania)
Front Page article with photos
June 2002
 
Featured Artist - Live Television Interview
CBS News (Channel 5)
Cincinnati, Ohio
March 2003
 
News From the Manor
Olde Town Country Manor Store Newsletter
"Handcrafted in America" (page 2)
Article and photo featuring Kathy Graybill's work
Spring Issue (March 2003)
 
American Folk Art Museum
New York City (both locations)
Artwork carried and sold at both stores
* Also, items designed and sold exclusively at museum store
(212) 265-1040

 

Customer Testimonials:

  • "Kathy,  Thank you again for doing such a nice job on our little syrup pitcher.  I sent you an email message about another project

~ Ron Fisk

 

 

Hidden Treasures' diverse list of customers include retail shops, galleries, restaurants, and many, many homes across the globe. We have created signs for retail stores, antiques shops, and have even customized them with our customers' names to display in their homes.

Our greatest joy is our customers, some who have furnished their entire homes with our creations. For unique, one-of-a-kind folk art, heirloom furniture, and original paintings, all handmade and painted by the artists, let us create a Hidden Treasure for you!

 

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