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Piecing Together The Histories Of Lancaster County Quilts “Material Culture Conversations” Program Set For March 25 FRIDAY MARCH 20, 2020 • VOL. 51, NO. 12
Landis Valley Opens Eagerly Anticipated Second Part Of Redware Exhibit “Thrown, Fired And Glazed: The Redware Tradition From Pennsylvania And Beyond” Is Currently On Display By Karl Pass Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum in Lancaster, Pa., administered by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission along with the Landis Valley Associates, is currently showcasing “Thrown, Fired and Glazed: The Redware Tradition From Pennsylvania and Beyond” through Dec. 31 (it opened on March 8, Charter Day, which recognized the commonwealth’s 339th birthday). The exhibition, curated by Jenn Royer along with guest curator John Kolar, is in the museum’s visitor center and incorporates 222 items. This is part two of the exhibit. Last year (March to December), a different 204 items were on display. A catalog was published, lavishly illustrating 317 total pieces of redware. With an emphasis on Pennsylvania material, the show articulates the history of redware use and production. Any pottery enthusiast would enjoy the exhibit and find it worthwhile. It was sponsored by the Richard C. von Hess Foundation, and the Lenfest Foundation was also involved. Among the strengths of both exhibits, last year’s part one and this year’s current one, is the material itself, which was loaned from a vast list of public and private lenders. Just a few of the institutions involved were The Barnes
A case of period tools used in the production of redware is on display.
AAN Current News Join LancasterHistory on Wednesday, March 25, at 5:30 p.m. for a close look at the social and personal histories layered into quilts. Participants will get to see several quilts from LancasterHistory’s renowned quilt collection and enjoy a discussion about the histories of these beautiful objects. Assistant curator Tori Pyle, in conversation with director of education Stephanie Townrow, will educate participants about several Lancaster County quilts, while conducting a “white glove” quilt turning. The
program, part of the Material Culture Conversations programs, will highlight a diverse sampling of quilts from the late 1700s to the 1900s. Tickets are $15 for LancasterHistory members and $20 for non-members. The event is capped at 20 participants, so advance tickets are highly recommended. LancasterHistory is located at 230 N. President Ave., Lancaster, Pa. To contact the organization, readers may call 717-392-4633 or email info@lancasterhistory.org.
Treasure Trove Antiques Marks 40th Anniversary There is a strong showing of important Berks County redware displayed. Among them is this Solomon Grimm (1787-1827) Rockland Township, Berks County, Pa., plate from the Phillips Museum of Art at Franklin & Marshall College. Nearly 10 inches in diameter, it is dated “1816.” Foundation, The Phillips Museum of Art at Frankin & Marshall College, The Hershey Story, The Mercer Museum, and Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center. Conscious of not showing strictly all-star “hits” (and there are plenty of over-the-top greats), the show wisely also interprets an array of utilitarian pieces, some made by Continued on page 2
A rare pierced work bank with bird finials, just 4.25 inches high, from the Schwenkfelder Library and Heritage Center, is attributed to Nockamixon Township, Bucks County.
World-Class Collection Of 5,000 Model Buses Donated To The AACA Museum Inc. on page 6
“The Book Of Ruth: Medieval To Modern” on page 6
Shop In Bucks County Town To Hold Special Sale Celebrating Milestone The Treasure Trove is an antiques and collectibles consignment shop, a bit different from a co-op. The merchandise comes directly from people who are downsizing, moving, or from estates where the families choose consignment rather than auction. Inventory is constantly changing. The shop specializes in estate jewelry and also offers advertising items, postcards, vintage textiles, pottery, antique quilts, primitives, glassware and china, sterling, prints, and so much more. It is a decorator and collector’s dream. The Treasure Trove is located in downtown Perkasie, a small historic Bucks County, Pa., town, and has been open for 40 years. Bonnie Gehman and Dottie Kapusta started the business in March 1980 on the corner of Seventh and Market Street. In 1985, Kapusta left the partnership to spend more time with her grandchildren, and Eileen Hockman became a co-owner. The store was badly burned in the downtown Perkasie fire in June 1988. Union National Bank, today Univest,
Amazing Fantasy #15 And Unique Play Station Console Lift Heritage Auctions’ Comics And Comic Art Auction Beyond $10.75 Million on page 9
donated the use of a warehouse in order to do the necessary cleanup and inventory of losses sustained as well as house what merchandise was salvageable. In the fall of 1988, the store was able to reopen in a new location, a few blocks from the original. Unfortunately, the business did not prove to be successful. In 1992, the original location at Seventh and Market became available again, and the Trove was able to move back and things turned around. It is considered to be the oldest building in town. The owners are proud to have been able to own and operate The Treasure Trove for the past 40 years, throughout all of these challenges, and today the business is Continued on page 6
Major Rembrandt Portrait Painting On Loan To The Wadsworth From The Rijksmuseum Amsterdam on page 10
In This Issue SHOPS, SHOWS & MARKETS . . . . . . . . . . starting on page 3 SHOPS DIRECTORY . . . . . . . . . on page 5 EVENT & AUCTION CALENDAR . on page 7 AUCTION SALE BILLS . . . starting on page 7
FEATURED AUCTION RESULTS: Heritage Auctions Comics and Comic Art Auction - March 5 to 8 - Page 9
AUCTIONEER DIRECTORY . . . . . on page 8 CLASSIFIEDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . on page 11