Green Ink

1972-1978
5 West Main Street, Wickford

Green Ink was founded in 1972 by Betty (Bee) Givan as an artist's studio making handmade leather handbags and accessories.  While attending craft and apparel shows to sell her work Bee began buying her favorite things to sell in the studio along with her own work.

This screen print from 1976 is by Tom Sullivan -- one of Bee's artist friends at the time.

1978-1987
11 West Main Street, Wickford

In 1978 Green Ink moved a few doors down into a larger store and began carrying an expanded selection of clothing, shoes and accessories. During this time Bee's daughter Bethany began working in the store specializing in jewelry and accessory buying.

This photo is from Christmas 1984.

1987-2009
17 Brown Street, Wickford

In 1987 we had the opportunity to expand even further into an old hardware store building in town. Over 22 years in this location gave us the opportunity to hone our craft and offer the best quality and style. In July 2008 we purchased a building and expanded again.

2009-Present
89 Brown Street, Wickford

With 3,200sqft of display space in our new home we have been able to add new categories and expand others. We now carry books, baby gifts and cards and have also added new clothing, shoe and jewelry lines.

Our new home: Winter 2009

2010 and Beyond

With the launch of our online store soon to come we are looking forward to reaching new customers and friends. You will be able to Shop Green Ink in Wickford or find us wherever you are!