The Dowry is Okmulgee County’s most unique gift store. Being in its
present location since 1983, it has remained the one constant source of
quality gift, great selection, and unequalled service. The downtown has
had a lot of changes but any shopper recognizes the shop will always have
a great selection for any gift they need. The Dowry label on a gift gives
the assurance that it truly has a special gift inside. Linda Janzen, the
owner, tells that the shop did not just happen but it is an accumulation
of many years of hard work and very fulfilling relationships. The Dowry’s
mission has been to offer a service oriented location filled with
merchandise presented at the best possible value. Our customers are
offered assistance with their selections, a gift registry, delivery to
the car or to their home and always free gift wrapping. The mix of hundreds
of lines and venders create a one of a kind shopping experience. Buyers
know when they purchase a gift from the Dowry that it has been personally
selected, inspected and beautifully gift wrapped and is the best value available.
In today’s market with so many items made overseas, the same factory will
supply many vendors with the same thing and they in turn offer it to merchants
at many different prices. Linda does a lot of shopping and comparing before it
is stocked at the store. She does not place merchandise in at exaggerated
prices and then have false mark downs as many other stores do. The real
strength of a community is one individual caring for another .So many friends
and customers have brought product suggestions and ideas to assist in the mix
of the selections in the store. She has been privileged to have had many
wonderful employees that have added their skills and input to grow the store
to what it is today. Sherry Robertson continues to show her talent with display
and her award winning window displays. She is assisted by Betty Largent and
Beth Cloe. Leslie Robertson is ready to assist with all your shipping needs.
It has been a pleasure to offer bridal registries to now second generation
brides. Only recently she heard that one bride remembers her mother buying
a wedding gift and dreaming of the time she too would have a bridal selection
table at the Dowry. Most all name brands are offered in china, crystal, and flatware.
We do not want to give the impression that the Dowry is only to be shopped for
wedding gifts. Inside the store one will find greeting cards, decorative
accessories for the home, baby gifts, potpourri, candles, jewelry, handbags,
stationery, coffee, picture frames, cookware, cutlery, bath and table linens,
gourmet soup, sauces, jellies and mixes. Gifts can be personalized either by
engraving or imprinting. Engraved clocks, trays and plaques are also available.
The Dowry is an authorized shipping outlet for UPS and also offers packaging
for our customers. Regular hours are 9:30 until 5:30 Monday through Friday although
we do close at 4:30 on Saturday.