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Simple Goods Show Returns To Berlin, Ohio Country Primitives Show Slated For Nov. 7
FRIDAY OCTOBER 9, 2020 • VOL. 51, NO. 41
“Button Power” By Christen Carter And Ted Hake Explores Role Pin-Back Buttons Played Long Before Advent Of Social Media New Book Documents A People’s History Of American Culture As Seen Through The Pin-Back Button “Social media is today’s most popular platform for selfexpression, but the button preceded it as a way to tell others what was on your mind and as a tool to help spread an idea. No other form of wearable expression has yet to replace the humble button, and unlike social media, a button is something you can literally stand behind.” Excerpt from “Button Power.” With an itinerary that journeys through campaign rallies, rock concerts Here is the cover of the new book “Button Power” by Christen and pivotal events of Carter and Ted Hake, which goes on sale Oct. 13. our time, “Button Power” (Princeton Architectural presented a more effective statePress documents a people’s history ment of one’s own beliefs than a of American culture as seen button. In line with the current through the pin-back button. Lively news focus on protests and presicommentary from two of America’s dential elections, “Button Power” foremost button experts, Christen offers a fascinating retrospective Carter and Ted Hake, explores how on the cultural movements, fads the small-but-powerful button has and trends that became part of the inspired, amused, and captured the American landscape long before spirit of events and movements social media existed. More than 1,500 beautifully that reflected society and changed photographed buttons grouped history. Whether supporting women’s into 12 broad categories are depictsuffrage, civil rights, or the 1960s ed in the high-quality hardbound hippie ethos of peace, love and no book’s 192 pages. Artists, athletes, Continued on page 6 nukes, nothing, it seems, has ever
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It’s that time of year again. The Simple Goods Early Country Antiques and Primitive Goods Show will take place and return to Berlin, Ohio, on Saturday, Nov. 7, in the heart of Amish country. The fall show will be held at the Heritage Community Center, located 3.6 miles northeast of Berlin, Ohio, on This is the booth of Joan Staufer Art and Antiques, Fresno, Ohio. U.S. Route 62. The rural Amish setting makes it the perfect place for a great country and primitive show. Now in its 14th year, Simple Goods was one of the first country antiques shows that mixed quality handmades into its format. The show features well-known dealers representing 15 states from the Mary Elliott, Pepperell, Mass., will be set up. Continued on page 2
Haddon Heights Aims To Please Halloween Decorators The leaves are turning, and the days are getting cooler. It’s time for all serious collectors of vintage holiday decorations to bring out their best ghouls and goblins for Halloween displays. Besides Christmas, Halloween is probably the most popular holiday/occasion for decorators. For those in need of some new additions, the Haddon Heights Antiques Center is a great place to shop. The current special sales display running throughout the month of October will be chock full of old-fashioned Halloween decorating ideas with a true vintage twist. Both antique material and newer items are available. Shoppers will find cute 1950s plastic toys, handpainted ceramic light-ups from the 1960s and ’70s, and cardboard cutouts, jack o’lanterns, and vintage masks from various eras. There are scary witches and monsters, ghosts and skeletons galore. Customers can even find creepy and bizarre handcrafted dolls guaranteed to send shivers down anyone’s spine. The Haddon Heights Antiques Center has been delighting both serious and casual collectors for more than a quarter century. Its two floors are filled with
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In This Issue
a wide variety of antiques and collectibles. The multi-dealer shop Continued on page 2
SHOPS, SHOWS & MARKETS . . . . . . . . . . starting on page 3 SHOPS DIRECTORY . . . . . . . . . on page 5 AUCTION SALE BILLS . . . starting on page 6 EVENT & AUCTION CALENDAR . on page 7
FEATURED AUCTION: Jeffrey S. Evans and Associates - October 16 and 17 in Mt. Crawford, Virginia - Page 3
AUCTIONEER DIRECTORY . . . . . on page 7 CLASSIFIEDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . on page 7
