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Learn Tape Loom Weaving Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society Will Host Class On March 24
FRIDAY MARCH 9, 2018 • VOL. 49, NO. 10
Off To The Railroadiana Races Lionel Number 9 Trolley Moves To The Front Of The Track, Selling For $37,000 At Cabin Fever
This 1909 Lionel number 9 trolley, three rivet truck version in orange/cream, sold for $37,000.
By Katelyn Callahan The demographics at a train auction can vary, but train enthusiasts are all motivated by the same driving force rarity and condition. “When you are investing your money, you learn from the purchases you make, both the good choices and the mistakes, but unlike diamonds, the three C’s for train collectors are condition, condition, and condition,” said train cataloguer Russell Muller of Cabin Fever. That line held true in the recent pre-war standard gauge train sale where spectacular prices were seen on the tracks. Cabin Fever held two train auctions simultaThe Blue Comet Set 400e with 420, 421, 422 passenger cars neously on Feb. 7 at the in brass trim sold for $3,900. Continued on page 2
This Lionel 199 dealer display layout, circa 1924-28, sold for $3,100.
Handwoven tape was vital to the lives of Pennsylvania German farm families throughout the 18th and early 19th centuries. In pre-zipper days, long, narrow bands of cloth were used traditionally for many tying needs, from stocking garters, to apron straps, to drawstrings for women’s petticoats. Find out how to make tape during a weav- Susan Weaver is demonstrating a tape loom during ing class taught by Susan Weaver Christmas Candlelight Tours at the 1719 Herr House with the Lancaster Mennonite and Museum. Weaver will teach a tape loom weavHistorical Society on Saturday, ing class at the Lancaster Mennonite Historical March 24, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Society on March 24. Students will explore the Susan Weaver, a hand weaver, Colonial history of handwoven tape and the three styles of tape looms. has been teaching classes in weavOn ready-to-weave looms, they will ing for over 30 years. She began learn to weave a variety of tradi- her studies at the Mannings tional patterns, such as “check” and Handweaving School in East Berlin, “rib.” Examples of contemporary Pa. Weaver used to work as a textile tape will give students ideas for educator and demonstrator at Landis Valley Farm Museum. She is functional and holiday tape. The cost of class will be $90 for a member of the Central members and $100 for nonmem- Pennsylvania Weavers Guild and Pennsylvania Guild of bers. Registration is due by Friday, the March 16. Space is limited, and stu- Craftsmen, as well as Heritage dents will be taken on a first-come, Crafter. Her hand weavings are sold at a variety of regional shops in first-served basis. Participants can register for southeastern Pennsylvania. The class will be held at the classes by calling the Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society at Lancaster Mennonite Historical 717-393-9745 or online at Society, located at 2215 Millstream www.lmhs.org. Lunch is not provided. Road, Lancaster, Pa.
Landmark Exhibition Featuring Luxury Arts Of Ancient Americas At The Met
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“Golden Kingdoms” Will Run Until May 28 A major international loan exhibition featuring luxury arts created in the ancient Americas is on view at The Metropolitan Museum of Art until May 28. Showcasing more than 300 objects drawn from more than 50 museums in 12 countries, “Golden Kingdoms: Luxury and Legacy The Octopus Frontlet, A.D. 300–600, Moche; Peru, La Mina, is made in the Ancient of gold, chrysocolla, and shells and measures 11-by-17 inches, Americas” traces Museo de la Nación, MN–14602, courtesy of the Ministerio de the development of Cultura del Perú, Lima. goldworking and other luxury arts from Peru in the pectorals, pendants, necklaces, ear south to Mexico in the north from and nose ornaments, rings, labrets, around 1000 B.C. to the arrival of masks, mantles, goblets, vases, steEuropeans in the early 16th century. las, bells, mirrors, painted books, Emphasizing specific places and and more that have rarely, if ever, moments of extraordinary artistic left their country of origin. “It is a great privilege for The achievement, as well as the exchange of materials and aesthet- Met to present this stunning ic ideas across time and place, the assemblage of highly prized works exhibition will present a new under- of art from more than 50 organizastanding of ancient American art tions. This exhibition is the result of and culture, one based on indige- an intensive five-year research nous ideas of value, and cast new effort that brought together schollight on the brilliance of ancient ars from across Latin America and the United States, and we’re thrilled American artists and their legacy. The exhibition, which opened to share their findings and these Feb. 28, features spectacular works beautiful objects with our visitors,” of art from recent archaeological stated Daniel H. Weiss, President Continued on page 4 excavations such as crowns,
Record-Breaking Candlestick Shines In Cowan’s Winter Auction on page 7
Skinner’s Sells Avis And Eugene Robinson Collection Of African-American Historical Items on page 12
In This Issue SHOPS, SHOWS & MARKETS . . . . . . . . . . starting on page 3 SHOPS DIRECTORY . . . . . . . . . on page 5 EVENT & AUCTION CALENDAR . on page 8 AUCTION SALE BILLS . . . starting on page 8
FEATURED AUCTION RESULTS: Witman Auctioneers - February 9 in Manheim, Pennsylvania - Page 8
AUCTIONEER DIRECTORY . . . . on page 10 CLASSIFIEDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . on page 15