Customer Sheila Krell of Scottsdale, and Museum Volunteer, Marna Becker
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A few of the many items available at Sharlot's Timeless Treasures
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Sharlot’s Timeless Treasures
New Name for Museum Store
The Sharlot Hall Museum store has been renamed Sharlot’s Timeless Treasures.
“Everything needs its own distinct, individual identity,” says manager Gayle Schambach. “In a retail establishment, a name creates anticipation of shopping, dependability, ambiance, and memories. There are thousands of museum stores, but only one Sharlot’s Timeless Treasures.”
Schambach buys products for the store that are museum mission related, yet are unique and fresh, and which will highlight the visitor’s museum experience.
“I want our customers to take a little piece of Sharlot Hall and the museum home with them. I want what they buy to create a memory of their encounter.
I’d also like for the local community to think of the store as their special place to find the perfect gift for any occasion. We have such a large selection of items, you are sure to find something for even the most difficult to buy for. An added bonus is you don’t have to pay sales tax.”
Schambach travels to gift shows all over the country to find signature items to fill all the rooms in Bashford House, the Victorian in which the store is housed. The structure was moved to the museum campus in 1974,, and is the only remaining Victorian in Prescott that is regularly open to the public.
“Our inventory changes daily,” says Schambach.“Stop in to Sharlot’s Timeless Treasures for a cup of tea and to see what’s new.”