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Yardley Community Centre’s 64th Annual Antiques Show Set For Jan. 12 And 13 FRIDAY DECEMBER 29, 2017 • VOL. 48, NO. 52
The Nimble Nicks Of Christmas Land By Roy Nuhn The Whitney publishing company founded by Civil War veteran George Whitney in his hometown of Worcester, Mass., has long been dear to the hearts of collectors everywhere because of its 19thcentury valentines. But Whitney has also gained admiration and respect for having made the Yuletide in the years before World War I a happier, more colorful holiday.
On Friday and Saturday, Jan. 12 and 13, the Yardley Community Centre will host its 64th annual antiques show. Collectors and dealers are encouraged to shop Bucks County’s first show of the new year. The community center is located at 64 S. Main St. in the heart of the borough of Yardley, Pa. Among the keys to the longevity of this show are the
Beginning at the turn of the 20th century and continuing up to about 1920, the Whitney Company manufactured huge numbers of greeting cards, children’s books, souvenir postcards, paper toys and novelties of every description for Christmas. They were also involved with other holidays, including Halloween, Easter, and Valentine’s Day. But Christmas was the big selling season, just as it was, and still
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dedicated group of dealers, the merchandise, and the loyal customers who support it. Featured material among the 21 exhibiting dealers will include high style and country furnishings, primitives and early smalls, glassware, china, jewelry, books, dolls, toys, silver, textiles, and more. This show serves as a
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Scott Antique Markets Gears Up For The New Year on page 6
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Sellout Streak Continues For 20th Year In Chantilly D.C. Big Flea And Antiques Market Set For Jan. 6 And 7
A Consignment Sale Of A Different Kind on page 7
The D.C. Big Flea and Antiques Market will fill two huge halls with antiques, home décor, collectibles, and much more.
Here are Nimble Nicks postcards.
D’Amore Promotions will host its 750-booth D.C. Big Flea and Antiques Market at the Dulles Expo on Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 6 and 7. This show will mark its 20th anniversary in the Washington, D.C., suburbs at this location, with every show a soldout event. In an interview this week, Joan Sides recalled how she took on the risk of high expenses, including rental and promotion for this show, to create the new venue for dealers that offers her trademark low rents and great attractions for the public so that they both would succeed. Her efforts were rewarded with
a soldout show, all the spaces filled with great merchandise, and crowds of patrons. Sides was overjoyed, and the dealers were thrilled with their results, so much so that they have remained faithful to the brand for the past 20 years in an ever-changing marketplace. The upcoming Jan. 6 and 7 show is again sold out, 750 booths strong. Admission costs only $10 for a twoday admission. Shoppers can expect to find a great selection of antiques and art, home décor, and collectibles. The Dulles Expo Center is located at 4320 Chantilly Shopping Continued on page 3
Monster Gathering Will Celebrate 200th Anniversary Of Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein” on page 8
In This Issue SHOPS, SHOWS & MARKETS . . . . . . . . . . starting on page 3 SHOPS DIRECTORY . . . . . . . . . on page 4 EVENT & AUCTION CALENDAR . on page 5 AUCTION SALE BILLS . . . starting on page 5
FEATURED AUCTION: Wilson’s Auctioneers And Appraisers - January 10 in Chester Heights, Pa. - Page 2
AUCTIONEER DIRECTORY . . . . . on page 6 CLASSIFIEDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . on page 10