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MODERN DINNERWARE

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VINTAGE WATCHES 1939-40 WORLD’S FAIR A TALK WITH JENS RISOM MIDCENTURY-MODERN STORES

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Features 18 TIMELESS

48 PHONE REVOLUTION

30 SET THE MOOD

52 WORLD OF TOMORROW

Why keep time with a new watch when some of the finest vintage models are readily available and easily affordable? Give your dining table a makeover with these modern place-setting ideas—all created with vintage and midcentury dinnerware.

42 JENS RISOM

As he approaches his 100th birthday, Jens Risom—the man most responsible for bringing Danish modern design to the U.S.—is still designing.

Your mobile phone is a self-contained unit. It owes a lot to the Ericofon, a stylish phone designed by Ericsson in the 1950s and popular with collectors today. Memories and memorabilia from the New York World’s Fair of 1939-40, a playground for modern design.

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Vintage cars are functional and stylish. Those are just a couple of the reasons collectors invest their time and money restoring them. August/September 2015

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Departments 6 VINTAGE STYLE

24 AUCTIONS

8 RETRO LOOKS

34 SHOWS

A collection of fabulous vintage and modern finds at a Midwest summer antique market. Add style and color to your home with new products inspired by midcentury influences.

10 BOOKS

Two new titles for your coffee table or bookshelf: Mantiques by Eric Bradley and Designer British Silver by John Andrew and Derek Styles

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Shopping for midcentury modern at Modern Manor in Phoenix and Broadway Antique Market in Chicago.

Modern and vintage collectors will keep busy this fall and winter at 20th Century Cincinnati, Randolph Street Market in Chicago, and Palm Springs Modernism Week.

38 CALENDAR

12 STORES

A roundup of recent auctions featuring modern and vintage art, autos, furniture, and more.

This issueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event calendar covers U.S. antiques shows, flea markets, and collectibles shows happening through the end of November.

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One Omaha midcentury-modern enthusiast shows us his futuristiclooking Ball-B-Q grill from the 1970s.

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You’ll never look at quilting the same way again. Amazing Exhibits Be inspired by SAQA™ Wide Horizons IV, The WICKED™ Cherrywood Challenge, and Red, White & Quilted!

Grow and create with quilting stars, including Windy Butler Burns, Sharon Schamber, and Kathy McNeil. If you haven’t participated in an AQS workshop, now is the time!

A Quilter’s Dream Merchant Mall Explore aisle after aisle of fabrics, machines, and notions. It’s fuel for your future projects, all in one place!

Iowa Events Center, Des Moines, Iowa September 30–October 1, 2015 For more information, visit us at QuiltWeek.com or call 270-898-7903.

Detail: Welcome to colorful colorado by Katie Larson

The Top Names in Quilting

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The Start of Something Big Welcome to our first issue of the new-look Treasures! After many months of meetings, planning, and hard work, we’re proud to share it with you. If you’re a subscriber, you’ve probably already noticed the shift in when the issue arrives in the mailbox—it’s now bimonthly (every other month) instead of monthly. Hopefully, you’ve also noticed that the magazine is heftier—that’s because there are more pages and there is more content. More than anything, I’m proud of the quality of the articles. We’ve enlisted new writers and photographers, and we’re working hard to bring you a mix of departments and features that cover the vintage and midcentury market better than any other publication. In addition to providing information about designers, manufacturers, and pricing, we’ve added articles about stores and antiques shows where you can shop. We’re also developing articles to help you integrate vintage and midcentury finds into your home’s decor (see our place-setting ideas on page 30). In my photo on this page, I’m sitting on a settee by legendary designer Jens Risom. A native of Denmark, Risom moved to the States as a young man and eventually partnered with Hans Knoll, founder of Knoll Furniture, on a line of Danish-inspired designs. Our story about him, written by Christopher Bonanos, starts on page 42, and it includes another photo of the settee (without me). As I was editing this issue, I was excited to learn that there’s a direct connection between Risom, who’s 99 years old now, and the 1939-40 New York World’s Fair, “The World of Tomorrow,” which we also feature in this issue (see page 52). Risom collaborated on an exhibition at the fair and, at around the same time, was invited to produce furnishings for the Collier’s magazine House of Ideas, which was built across the river at Rockefeller Center in Manhattan. Somehow it’s fitting that Risom and the New York World’s Fair—both of them early and prominent influences in modern design—meet again here in the pages of the new Treasures. Erich Gaukel Editor

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VOLUME 5, NUMBER 1 August/September 2015 CONTRIBUTORS Megan Boettcher, Christopher Bonanos, Tom Gaukel, Donald-Brian Johnson, John Sayles, Neil Stoffregen. EDITORIAL editor@treasuresmagazine.com 300 Walnut St., Suite 6, Des Moines, IA 50309; Phone: 877/899-9977, Fax: 515/246-0398 ADVERTISING advertise@treasuresmagazine.com 300 Walnut St., Suite 6, Des Moines, IA 50309; Phone: 877/899-9977, Fax: 515/246-0398 CUSTOMER SERVICE & SUBSCRIPTIONS For subscription services and change of address, visit TreasuresMagazine.com or call 800/765-1690, in Canada, call 319/234-8969 TREASURES: Antique to Modern Collecting (ISSN 2162-3147/USPS 902-260). Published bi-monthly, $34.00 per year in U.S., $68.00 international PUBLISHED BY Pioneer Communications, Inc., 300 Walnut St., Suite 6, Des Moines IA 50309. TREASURES: Antique to Modern Collecting is a Pioneer Communications, Inc. publication. PERIODICAL POSTAGE PAID at Waterloo, Iowa, and additional mailing offices POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: TREASURES: Antique to Modern Collecting, 316 W. Fifth St., Waterloo IA 50701 COPYRIGHT © 2015 by TREASURES: Vintage to Modern Collecting. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without the written permission of the publisher. The opinions in articles written by contributing columnists and writers are solely those of the authors and not necessarily those of TREASURES: Vintage to Modern Collecting. HEADQUARTERS 300 Walnut St., Suite 6, Des Moines IA 50309 Phone: 877/899-9977, Fax: 515/246-0398 PRODUCTION FACILITY 316 W. Fifth St., Waterloo IA 50701 Phone: 319/234-8969, Fax: 319/234-8518 thepioneergroup.com 10% PCW Paper Made in the USA

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2015 Jolly Santa Sterling Ornament

The first edition in the Sterling Collectables nostaglic series, a cheerful santa totes his bag overflowing with toys. 3.75” H. Made in the USA. $139.94

Bride & Groom Sterling Ornament This beautiful ornament captures the happiness of newlyweds as they share in a loving embrance. Freestanding and three-dimentional. 2.7” High. Made in the USA. $119.94

Call us Toll Free 1-800-636-4756 or Visit us online www.SterlingCollectables.com Celebrating Summer at

Shupp’S Grove Antique MArket Adamstown, PA

Open Saturdays & Sundays 7am–4pm • April–October August 1 & 2

Postcards, Paper, Books, Comics, Superheroes & Film

August 8 & 9

Tools Railroad & Transportation

August 15 & 16

Dolls, Bears, Toys & Games

August 22 & 23

NATIVE AMERICAN Fossils, Rocks, Gems & Minerals

August 29 & 30

China, Glassware & Silver

September 5 & 6

Jewelry, Clocks & Watches

September 12 & 13 Vintage Clothing & Accessories September 19 & 20 Industrial & Retro Agricultural Pieces and Adamstown Fall Hunting & Fishing Show – 8 AM Special Section SAT ONLY

HOMECOMING EXTRAVAGANZA September 25, 26 & 27

Sept. 25 Early Buyers, 7-11 AM, $10 gate fee Gen admission, 11 AM – 4 PM FREE

Yard Sale-Special Section, 1st Saturday of each month. Special themes every weekend. See you soon! 717-484-4114 • www.shuppsgrove.com

Directions: PA Turnpike 176 to Exit 286. Turn R on 272N, then R on 897 S. Shupp's Grove is 1 mile on L.

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RETRO LOOKS VINTAGE STYLE

RETRO LOOKS STYLE BY ERICH GAUKEL TEXTVINTAGE AND PHOTOGRAPHY

WHY I LOVE IT INTRODUCTION

Mission: Modern

In late June, we traveled to the Walnut Antique Show in Walnut, Iowa, looking for the best of 20th-century vintage and modern objects and ephemera. Here’s what we found

RETRO LOOKS VINTAGE STYLE WHY I LOVE IT This page, clockwise from below: Westinghouse AM radio, $135. Salt and pepper shakers, designed by Eva Zeisel for Redwing Pottery in the 1940s, $75 for each pair. Hi-fi cabinet (no audio components inside) with sliding doors, 1940s-50s, $115. Candelabra pair by Norleans (Japan), $22. 1950s-60s unmarked matching coffee table, $325, and side table, $175.

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Prices shown in captions are dealers’ asking prices. As you might guess, a fair amount of haggling goes on at shows like this one. If an item sold during the event, the actual sale price may have been significantly lower.

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This page, clockwise from top left: Blenko Glass Company decanter with stopper, $245. Herman Miller Molded Fiberglass Shell Chair, upholstered, designed by Charles and Ray Eames, 1950s, $150. Century fan, 1920s, $95. Checkmate (Korea) acoustic guitar, 1960s-70s, $30. Alfred E. Neuman (Mad magazine) for president poster, framed, 1960s, $55. Salt and pepper shakers, designed by Russel Wright for Chase, 1930s, $55. August/September 2015

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With its turned pecan-wood legs, and varied surface heights, this new table from West Elm is a fresh take on midcentury-modern design. Available in Pecan/White/ Pecan (shown) or with colorway with pecan legs and the entire top assembly painted Bermuda (an aqua color). 20 inches tall; $189; westelm.com.

New Products, Vintage WHY I LOVE IT WHY I LOVE IT Looks

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Rooted in the style of midcentury-modern design, INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION these 6 objects gracefully blend function and style

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Brick Clock Designed by Erwin Termaat for LEFF Amsterdam, this clock features a hand-welded stainless-steel case with a brushed finish. Place it on a table or hang it on a wall. Available it three finishes: brick-steel white, brick-steel black (shown), and brick-copper black; just under 6⅕ inches tall; $349; available at leffamsterdam.com and black-by-desing.co.uk.

Pickle Pillow Owls are midcentury enthusiasts’ birds of choice (see our cover!). This poplin pillow (with insert) by Gray Pigeon will add retro ambiance and a splash of color to any room.18x18 inches; $55, graypigeon.com. 8

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Alexander Girard Throw, Herman Miller Collection In the mid-1960s, Alexander Girard designed this richly hued throw blanket as part of an astounding 17,543-item brand identity system—from logo to lounge furniture to bag tags—for Braniff International Airways. Re-created today by Pendleton—whose blankets Girard avidly collected—the designs are crafted from naturally breathable, wrinkle resistant, high-quality virgin wool. Available in Orange/Fuchsia, Natural/ White, Black/White, and Teal/Aqua; 64 x 54 inches; $289; hermanmiller.com.

Bulbo Coffee Canister w/Scoop This Lou Henry design for Nambé keeps coffee beans fresh and accessible. It looks stylish on the counter and fits neatly into the refrigerator or freezer for longer-term storage. The coffee scoop nestles snugly into the beautifully shaped lid hewn from a generous block of rich acacia wood. This piece is a companion to the Nambé Twist Espresso and Bulbo Coffee Press. $75; nambe.com.

WM String Dining Chair The Dutch design firm Studio WM created this line of dining chairs you can use indoors or out. Available through Menu A/S of Denmark, the chairs are made of lightweight steel wire. Their light and airy appearance provides a nice contrast with the cushions (sold separately, in wool for indoor use and acrylic for outdoor use). Chairs available in white or black; just under 31¾ inches tall; 1,119 DKK (Danish krone), or around $184 each; menu.as.

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BOOKS BY ERICH GAUKEL

Mantiques STORES A Manly Guide to Cool Stuff ByAUCTIONS Eric Bradley

2014, Krause Publications, $26.99

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When author Eric Bradley phoned me to talk about his latest book, he mentioned an article we had recently run in Treasures about manual typewriters (“boat anchors,” as Bradley jokingly referred to them). He said he keeps a few around his house (as do I) for his kids to play with. He mentions typewriters in Mantiques, which, as you might guess by its title, is geared for men, but there’s plenty of good information that will appeal to all readers interested in vintage stuff. He also delves into sports and entertainment memorabilia, arcade games, vintage barware, tech (early computers and other gadgets), “curiosities and oddities,” and more. For midcentury-modern enthusiasts, there’s chapter just for you. Called “Mid-Century Bachelor Pad,” it’s a how-to guide for achieving the Mad Men aesthetic in your own home. Bradley’s day job is as a public relations associate at Heritage Auctions, a huge firm in Dallas, so he knows his stuff and has seen everything and more at auction. In Bradley’s line of work, photos are hugely important because they help attract buyers. They’re important for this kind of book, too. Bradley knows this, and he has filled it with excellent photos. Information-packed captions for many of them include dimensions and prices realized. It will be fun to see what topic Bradley tackles next. I hope to get a call from him soon to hear all about it.

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RETRO LOOKS Designer British Silver RETRO LOOKS From Studios Established 1930-1985 VINTAGE STYLE VINTAGE STYLE By John Andrew and Derek Styles

2015, Antique Collectors’ Club (U.K.), $145.00

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WHY I LOVEBritish IT silver got its first push toward modernism by King WHY inI 1925 LOVE IT

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George V, who simply got sick of handing out traditional-style trophies at Ascot Racecourse. Just as the wheels started turning in this modern movement in the metalworking community, World War II arrived, and much of the silversmithing businesses ceased operation. Even before the war had ended, the U.K. government, facing huge national debt, knew it would need foreign currency earned through exports, so it began The Council of Industrial Design (later called the Design Council). Against this background, John Andrew and Derek Styles have produced a fascinating history that is essential reading for anyone interested in silver or modern design. Andrew and Styles put 20 years of research into this huge volume (it’s 559 pages). After a 40-pages introduction that tells the story of the industry, the authors profile the work of 50 important designer-silversmiths. These profiles range from 6 to 20 pages each. The designer-silversmiths in these pages—among them Don Porritt, David Mellor, Stuart Devlin—aren’t well known among collectors in the U.S., but they should be. The high-quality photography on the large pages reveals a very high level of design and craftsmanship. Andrew and Styles begin their introduction with this statement—and over the next several hundred pages, they back it up: “There is no disputing the fact that since the end of World War II, there has been a renaissance in British crafts, including metalwork. From the 1950s the UK has been a melting pot of creativity for silversmiths that today manifests itself in Britain being recognised as a world centre of excellence for designermakers in this magical metal.”

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LEXINGTON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 29th Annual EXTRAVAGANZA!

ANTIQUE, FLEA MARKET, CRAFT, COLLECTIBLES, REFURBISHED ITEMS & GUN SHOW*

Saturday, September 5: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. • Sunday, September 6: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission: $3.00 per person/per day • Children under 10 Free • *Additional $2.00 for Gun Show

The EXTRAVAGANZA features 180 vendors from five states displaying: ANTIQUES, CRAFTS, & FLEA MARKET ITEMS

Dawson Co. Fairgrounds, North of I-80, Lexington Exit 237, Lexington, NE For more information, please contact the Lexington Area Chamber of Commerce 308-324-5504 or www.visitlexington.org/extravaganza

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Visit the East Coast’s largest Antique Mall right there in Lewisburg PA. Three floors packed with antiques, collectibles, furniture, one– of– a– kind items, memoribilia and more. If you haven’t been here in awhile – you’ll be amazed at the selection of quality merchandise from hundreds of antique dealers LEWISBURG

Lana Grim • Antiques In The Woods, LLC • 217 State Route 7 • Columbiana, OH 44408 Phone: 330-550-4190 • Fax: 330-482-0215 • antiquesinthewoods@yahoo.com

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nstead of outfitting their first condo with Ikea furnishings, Ryan and Kylie Durkin scoured estate sales and vintage shops for one-of-a-kind finds. The two quickly fell in love with the aesthetic, history, and collectible appeal of midcentury-modern furniture. When they’d find a sofa or chair they liked better than the one sitting back in their condo, they’d buy it and sell the other. Soon they were buying and selling vintage furnishings to collectors. Now five years later, they’re operating their own store, Modern Manor, a 6,000-square-foot warehouse in Phoenix that teems with sofas, chairs, tables, credenzas, bedroom sets, glassware, artwork, and lighting. At many stores, items are sold in the condition in which they were found (and many consumers prefer that), but the Durkins’ approach is different. They restore midcentury items to their former glory with period-appropriate materials that are both classic and neutral enough to work within today’s modern homes. “Many of the pieces we get have already been reupholstered,” Ryan Durkin says. “But if something was redone in the 1980s, then the look isn’t right for today or 1950. We

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want to respect the style of the original designer and make it attractive to modern homeowners.” The Durkins use their expertise to consult on residential and commercial midcentury-modern interior design projects. And, using their massive inventory of accessories and furnishings, the Durkins also stage homes for the real estate market. Ryan Durkin jokes that his wife has been staging homes since she decorated her first Barbie Dream House, but Kylie loves this part of the business because she can put her design skills to use. “She’s so passionate about interior design,” he says, “that she How to find really has fun creating vintage looks that are visually appealing in a home.”

Modern Manor 716 W. Hazelwood St. Phoenix AZ 85013 602/266-3376 Open Wednesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. modernmanorstore.com facebook.com/modernmanorstore

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ou can jump from one antique shop to another all day, or you can spend the better part of a day hunting for great vintage finds at Broadway Antique Market, also known as BAM Chicago. This Midwest mecca of midcentury-modern furnishings also is home to antiques and collectibles that don’t fall into the “modern” category. “Though we are known for our furniture and accessories, we have over 100,000 items in stock and consider ourselves very much an antique department store,” says Danny Cerny, coowner of BAM. This megastore consists of two stories and 20,000 square feet of treasures. And quantity does not overshadow quality. “We try to find items in as pristine and original condition as possible,” Cerny says. “Our customers aren’t looking for furniture that has been reupholstered or refinished.” Cerny says BAM’s success comes from its strong relationships with dealers and collectors. The company began 25 years ago with just 12 dealers. Now it has 75 dealers and connections with experts in collectible items, such as coins, comic books, and estate jewelry. Cerny says customers come back because the inventory changes frequently and the items are competitively priced. Continued

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Train & Toy Show and Sale

350 Tables

Warrenton, TX – Hwy. 237

Show Dates: September 17-October 4 Shows First Week in April & October

Roy Wied 979-278-3447 roywied@hotmail.com

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September 3, 4, 5 & 6

April 28, 29, 30 & May 1 Spring & Fall —500 Booths! 450 Antique Dealers!

www.sparksantiquesandcollectibles.com

Info: Ray Tackett • Phone 785-985-2411 • P.O. Box 223, Troy, KS 66087

Sparks Flea Market is at North K-7 Hwy. & 240th Road Antique mall with primitives, glassware, jewelry, toys, trains, tools & collectibles.

Bentonsport Historic District - SE Iowa

Aug 8

“Saturday In the Park”. Amish buggy rides and baked goods, games and country music with Mitch Goudy and Diana Upton-Hill. Sept. 19-20 Flea Market & Craft show with Amish buggy rides and/or model T rides. Oct. 10-11 Craft and Antique show, Art Festival along with county wide Scenic Drive Festival.

Local hand crafted rugs, quilts, herbal lotions and soaps. Discover our historic artisan village with working blacksmith, potter and artists. Stop at the fudge shop or Indian Artifact museum with over 5,000 local artifacts. Stay over night in local B&B‛s, campgrounds or cabins and enjoy the other historic villages, fishing lakes, or events.

For more information phone 319-592-3579 or visit

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Images provided by Broadway Antique Market

41st Annual Friday, August 14th 2015 2pm to 7pm Saturday, August 15th 2015 10am to 5pm Sunday, August 16th 2015 11am to 4pm

2 SHOW DATES

Dec. 13, 2015 & Jan. 24, 2016

WESTCHESTER COUNTY CENTER

White Plains, NY County Center

198 Central Ave. Exit 22 Bronx River Pkwy. or Exit 5 on 287 to 119E to Show

LARGEST TRAIN & TOY SHOW IN THE NEW YORK AREA

New & Antique Toys & Trains All Gauges, Train Parts, Layouts, Appraisals, Diecast Cars, Books, Test Track, Toy Soldiers, Food Info. Call:516-433-2135 or 518-392-2660 Show Hours: 9:00 - 3:00 CHILDREN UNDER 12 FREE

www.westchestertoytrain.com $1 Off Admission with this AD

3RD SUNDAY MARKET

450 ANTIQUES COLLECTIBLES , CRAFTS & GARDEN VENDORS BLOOMINGTON, IL

INTERSTATE CENTER

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Fort Bend County Fairgrounds

(13 & UNDER FREE) FOOD - NO PETS - RAIN OR SHINE FREE PARKING

AMERICAN DEPRESSION ERA GLASS - ELEGANT GLASS - KITCHENWARE AMERICAN DINNERWARE - POTTERY - ANTIQUES - FURNITURE - LINENS CRYSTAL - CHINA - SILVER - PRIMITIVES - QUILTS - JEWELRY

Mike Raycraft (217) 202-2847 3rd Sunday Market P.O. Box 396 Bloomington, IL 61702-0396 thirdsundaymarket@aol.com

US 59 to HWY 36, South 1/2 Mile • Rosenberg, TX Admission: $10 Friday (Good all 3 Days ) $6 Saturday/Sunday

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Online shoppers get a feel for the ambiance of the store without leaving home through BAM’s virtual tour and YouTube videos. Check out the recently posted music video “I’m All in Love with Vintage,” performed by vocalist Jordan Phelps and filmed throughout the store. If you’re in or near the Chicago area—or if you’re driving or flying through (you know how long those layovers can last at O’Hare)—take the time to walk the aisles of the Broadway Antique Market. You’ll probably be taking something home with you—whether it’s a vintage scarf or a midcentury Danish teak credenza.

How to find it

Broadway Antique Market (BAM) 6130 N. Broadway St. Chicago IL 60660 773/743-5444 Open daily 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. bamchicago.com facebook.com/ broadwayantiquemarketchicago

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3 Dealer Pavilions! Over 400 Booths

BRIMFIELD, MA

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THE SHOPPING STARTS HERE…

September 9-13 (Wed. – Sun.) Opens Wednesday at 6 am 2016 DATES:

May 11-15, July 13-17, Sept. 7-11 ADMISSION $5 OPENING DAY • PARKING CENTRAL TO ALL FIELDS • SHIPPING • ATM • CAMP SITES • Tel.: 508-347-2179 or Showtime: 413-245-3348

STORMVILLE AIRPORT

SEPT. 5 & 6 OCT. 10 & 11

Bring your appetite! www.antiques-brimfield.com nemotelbrimfield@gmail.com Marie Doldoorian www.facebook/nemotelbrimfield

Every First Sunday May - October

ANTIQUE SHOW & FLEA MARKET OVER 600 EXHIBITORS • • • • •

Look for our Green and Gold Umbrellas at our Food Court and you will find our Field.

2015 Season: May 3 • June 7 July 5 • August 2 • Sept. 6 • Oct. 4

8AM to 4PM Rain or Shine Free Admission & Parking No Pets Exhibitor Space Available

Lawrenceburg, IN Fairgrounds

7am - 3pm EDST Rain or Shine (Earlybirds at 6am) LawrenceburgAntiqueShow.com • 513-738-7256 • 513-353-4135

www.stormvilleairportfleamarket.com 428 Rt. 216, Stormville, NY • 845-221-6561

Kentucky Flea Market LABOR DAY SPECTACULAR - Louisville, Ky

SEPTEMBER 4, 5, 6 & 7

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A guide to affordable vintage wristwatches

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Seiko Automatic Chronograph You’ll be the boldest one at the party wearing this vintage Seiko, which has a blue and red bezel, often called a “Pepsi” bezel by collectors for obvious reasons. Like many Seikos made in the 1960s and ’70s, this watch has a recessed crown, allowing you to quickly set the date. A slow push of the crown advances both the day of the week and the date, while a quick push of the crown will only advance the date. The vintage sterling silver and turquoise band is most likely Native American-made. These bands were popular throughout the 1960s and ’70s and are still sold today.

Benrus Automatic This square Benrus automatic was probably made in the 1940s or early 1950s. The beveled crystal, ornate lugs (the four extensions that attach the case to the band), and smaller size of this watch remind you that size and durability were not always important traits in men’s

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look for watches all the time, scanning every nook and cranny of estate sales and thrift stores, checking to see if your father’s or grandfather’s long-forgotten timepiece is lurking in the bottom of that big box of costume jewelry or tucked into the top drawer of that old dresser. I first got interested in watches as a 5-year-old. As I got older and learned more about them, I became most interested in watches produced from the 1950s through the 1970s. And, with prices typically ranging from $1 to $50, it’s a hobby I could afford. I have always loved vintage machines that can be used every day, and I learned to appreciate the design and engineering that went into these functional works of art. I found myself drawn to the workhorses of the watch world as opposed to the high-end, solid-gold relics that were only worn a few times a year on the most elegant occasions. Present in many everyday items made in the middle of the 20th century, elegant design flourishes can be found in even the most utilitarian timepieces. From the timeless classics to the angular modernist designs, midcentury watches tick with character and class. Next time you are at the department store, skip that trendy cheapo with the Chinese-made quartz movement and find a watch worthy of becoming your trusty time-keeping companion. Mid-level vintage timepieces are inexpensive and easy to find at antique malls, garage sales, thrift stores, and online auctions. Continued

1969 Bulova Accutron Here is a nice example of a late-’60s Accutron. Some Accutrons will have the crown built into the back of the watch’s case. This Accutron has a standard crown located at the 4 o’clock position. If you pick up an Accutron that isn’t running, don’t have it serviced until you find someone who is qualified. These watches almost always need to be serviced after years of use or disuse. Their movements require 1.35-volt batteries instead of the 1.55-volt batteries used in today’s watches. 1.55-volt batteries will make your Accutron run fast and can damage your watch’s circuitry.

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Jules Jurgensen Chronograph I picked up this watch for $1 at a flea market. It had a cracked crystal and no band and was covered in dust. I spent about $150 to have the watch fixed up, and I ended up with this beauty. This chronograph was likely made in the late 1960s or early 1970s and can be considered chunky even by today’s standards. The watch has a high quality Valjoux 7733 movement, a popular 17-jewel Swiss movement found in many brands of chronographs from this era.

How they work

Before the invention of the battery-powered watch, all watches were powered by complex mechanical movements. The mainspring is the powerhouse in a mechanical watch. It stores and releases the energy that keeps a watch running. The mainspring can be wound by hand using the watch’s crown (the small knob that sticks out from the right side of the watch case) or can wind themselves using the motion of your wrist. Watches wound by hand are usually called “manual winding” and watches that wind themselves are called “automatic” or “self-winding.” If you own a manual winding watch, make sure not to overwind it. You need to stop winding as soon as you encounter resistance. Automatic watch movements contain a weight called a rotor. Every time you move your wrist, you cause the rotor’s weight to shift. The motion of this rotor gradually winds the mainspring. Synthetic jewels were built into the bearings of these mechanical movements to reduce friction and increase accuracy. A label displaying the number of jewels contained in a watch’s movement can often be found on a watch’s dial. A good mechanical watch movement most commonly has 17 or 21 jewels, though there are many exceptions. Movements with fewer than 17 jewels tend to be inexpensively manufactured and are less accurate and harder to keep running.

1968 Bulova Oceanographer When new, this Bulova automatic could withstand 333 feet of water pressure, more than enough water resistance for this watch to survive a plunge in a swimming pool. While the watch’s days in and around water are over, it has a rugged elegance that has never gone out of fashion. The band is a “new old stock” (this terms refers to original parts that were never sold at retail) Italian-made “Tropic” style strap that I bought online. Although the word “Tropic” actually refers to a specific brand that manufactured dive bands in the 1960s and ’70s, the word is often used to describe any vintage rubber dive band with a basket-weave texture—a pattern of small perforations, or a row of large holes running lengthwise down the center of the strap. True vintage Tropic bands can fetch high prices, but vintage lookalikes or newer reproductions are quite affordable and readily available on the Internet. 20

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Brands to seek

Everyone has heard of those outrageously expensive relics I mentioned earlier. Sure, you can shell out the big bucks for vintage watches made by manufacturers like Rolex and Patek Philippe. However, if you’re like me, your appetite for a classic timepiece can be satisfied by a less expensive model that can be worn every day without excessive worry. Bulova, Waltham, Gruen, Elgin, Benrus, and Seiko are just a few manufacturers that made stylish, affordable workhorse watches. Also, you don’t have to worry about accidentally buying a counterfeit watch! Bulova watches are my favorite to collect because they are tough and stylish and employ some of my favorite design elements. They are also easy to date. Here is the trick to dating a Bulova watch: “L” represents the 1950s, “M” represents the 1960s, “N” represents the 1970s, and so on. For example, a Bulova labeled L2 dates to 1952 and a Bulova labeled M8 dates to 1968. This trick also applies to Caravelle and Accutron watches, both of which were manufactured by Bulova. While some inexpensive brands may look nice, their cheap movements may render them useless as timekeepers. For example, vintage Timex watches are inexpensive and often quite attractive, but many of them have inaccurate movements with only a few jewels. Still, there are exceptions. Timex made 17-jewel watches as well as a 21-jewel movement from the 1960s to the early 1970s. Before buying, do a little Internet research. There’s lots of good information out there. Continued

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Gruen Precision Automatic Get out your Geiger counter! This is one of my radioactive watches. The mesh band and rounded rectangular case are common styling traits of the 1960s. TREASURES 21

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Keeping them running

Vintage battery-powered watches

1958 Bulova 23-Jewel Not much needs to be said about this classic design. This 23-jewel manual winding watch has a sub-dial for the seconds. Simple and timeless.

Interesting facts

Manual-winding watches should start up with a few forward turns of the crown and a gentle shake. If the crown doesn’t want to turn, don’t force it. The watch has probably been overwound and needs repair. Automatic watches should start up with a few gentle shakes in a circular motion with the watch held face-up. Automatics are designed to keep running only if they are worn every day, so don’t be surprised if your automatic quits running if you skip a day. Many automatics can also be wound manually. Just because a vintage watch runs when you buy it doesn’t mean it will continue running or keeping time. Old watches need to be cleaned and lubricated by a watchmaker to keep all those mechanical parts moving smoothly. Because mechanical watches are still manufactured today, there are quite a few watchmakers out there who are qualified to perform this maintenance. Often it doesn’t take much work to make a vintage watch reliable and accurate. If you can’t find a local watchmaker who can service your watch, try the Internet. Watches can easily be shipped out for service. And please, don’t trust that “Waterproof” label. There was some debate in the mid-1960s as to what waterproof truly meant, which led to the more appropriate “water resistant” label still used today. Regardless of how your vintage watch is labeled, the old gaskets and seals are probably dried out, leaving the watch susceptible to water damage. As nice as that old dive-watch looks, it’s probably best to keep it away from the swimming pool.

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Battery-powered watches made today use quartz movements, which are inexpensive to produce and extremely accurate. However, battery-powered watches were introduced in the late 1950s, long before the invention and widespread use of the quartz movement. The Hamilton Electric and Bulova Accutron are the best-known battery-powered watches from this era. Introduced in 1957 and heralded as the “World’s First Electric Watch,” the Hamilton Electric came first. These watches made use of an essentially traditional mechanical movement powered by an electrical contact system. Many of the Hamilton Electric models display space-age design features. One of the most recognizable watches ever made was the Hamilton Pacer, an electric model with an asymmetric design that would put an ear-to-ear grin on any midcentury-modern enthusiast. Hamilton Electric watches often need lots of work due to their fragile design, but they can still be restored. The Bulova Accutron was introduced in 1960 and was more accurate than the Hamilton Electric. The Accutron was similar to today’s quartz watches because it used an electronic oscillator that sent a signal to a regulator. Instead of a quartz crystal, the Accutron used a tiny tuning fork to regulate the electrical signal. An Accutron’s second hand sweeps smoothly rather than ticks and its movement produces a quiet high-pitched hum. Similar to the Hamilton Electric, the Bulova Accutron also exhibits space-age design features. One of the most famous models is the Accutron Spaceview, featuring a dial that offers a full view of the watch’s inner workings. A properly serviced Accutron is just as reliable and accurate as a modern quartz watch.

You may have heard horror stories about how shoe-store X-ray machines irradiated users during the first half of the 20th century. At the time, everyone was eager to put the misunderstood “benefits” of radioactivity to good use. Manufacturers started making all sorts of radioactive products, from radioactive toothpaste and makeup to “miracle” cures for whatever happened to be ailing you. Clock and watch dials were commonly painted with the radioactive isotope radium-226 to make them luminous. Most radium dials are no longer luminous but are still very much radioactive due to radium’s 1,600-year halflife. Though some clock and watch manufacturers turned to other luminosity alternatives by the mid-20th-century (decades after dial painters started suffering severe health problems), radium was still used extensively. Radium dials are pretty harmless to the owner of a timepiece. I wear my radium watches regularly, and I have a few radium clocks in my collection. The hazard lies with the dust that is generated when the brittle radium paint flakes off. If this dust is inhaled or ingested, the body mistakes it for calcium and stores it in the bones. Clocks are more of a risk due to the greater amount of radium paint needed August/September 2015

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1957 Bulova Automatic Judging by the wear on this watch’s case and the yellowing of the dial, this was someone’s trusty timepiece for many years. This example is much smaller than my other 23-jewel Bulova and has a unique textured design on the dial.

to paint a clock dial. You might think twice about popping open that old alarm clock with the luminous painted dial. If you don’t own a Geiger counter, a sure-fire way to tell if a wristwatch has a radium dial is by looking under the 6 o’clock position on the face. If it says “Ra Swiss Ra,” it

contains radium. If it says “T Swiss T,” it contains the safer radioactive compound tritium, which replaced radium in the late 1960s. However, these markings aren’t always present, so be sure to use caution if you decide to open up your vintage watches or clocks. August/September 2015

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n untitled (and recently discovered) abstract painting by Germanborn American abstract expressionist artist Hans Hofmann (1880-1966), measuring 18 inches by 15 inches and dated 1949, soared to $132,000 in an April sale at Shannon’s Fine Art Auctioneers in Milford, Connecticut. A student of Hofmann’s—Justina Hart (1907-2011), who was a contemporary of artist Blanche Lazzell— bought the oil on panel work from the artist, who inscribed it to her on the reverse in 1950. In all, 245 works came up for bid in an array of categories, including many fine examples from the Hudson River School; European from Old Masters through Moder; the New Hope School; American coastal views; Western; American Moderns; Orientalist; American Nauticals; and and American sculpture. The auction attracted 538 registered bidders, and 78 percent of all lots sold. Online bidding was provided by Invaluable. Prices include a 20 percent buyer’s premium. “The sale was strong and quite diverse,” Shannon’s owner Gene

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Shannon said. “Just over 50 works sold for between $10,000 and $180,000, an indicator that the fine art market is strong in the middle to upper segments. Of course, top quality brought top dollar—it always does. Also, 45 paintings sold to online bidders, a record for us. Internet participation is surging.”

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The Antique Center has been the destination for dealers, decorators, and collectors for 50 years. We have 2 buildings within a few hundred feet of each other. There are 100 booths of furniture, glass, pottery, tools, dolls, etc. We are in one of the state’s largest antique districts. There are many shops in the immediate area, also lots of eating establishments.

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ar collectors from across the country crowded into the Page County Fairgrounds in Clarinda, Iowa, in Rich Penn Auctions’ May sale. The auction featured the car and petroliana collection of the late Ed Norland, whose collection boasted 60-plus cars, including a dozen Mustangs. Among the first to stir crowd interest was the second car sold, a 1968 Ford Bronco. The car sold to a bidder from the U.K. for $16,000. Another crowd favorite was the 1967 Shelby Replica roadster. Sounding like a serious racecar when it was driven into the auction, it raced off with a top bid of $25,500. Just two lots later came the car everyone was waiting for: a 1969 Mustang Boss 429. Nordland had owned it for around 20 years. Only 271 vehicles like this Boss were built, so the bidding took off and was ferocious from the floor, online, and on the phone. An in-house bidder took it for $174,000. Just two lots later came a 1957 Thunderbird with the rare “C” code. It had only 5,015 miles. It flew off with an impressive high bid of $37,000. Another classic to roll across the block was a 1942 Ford Super Deluxe “woodie” station wagon, which went to a determined bidder for $45,000. “The auction was steady from beginning to end,” Rich Penn said. “Everyone I spoke with had a great time. The folks in Clarinda had a fun weekend. The sun shined. Motels were full. The other businesses did well. Prices were strong. It worked out just like Ed wanted.” 26

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Top: 1942 Ford Super Deluxe “woodie,” brown interior, flathead V-8 (85), recent quality frame-off restoration, sold for $45,000. Middle: 1969 Mustang Boss 429, Wimbledon white with black interior, 429-4V Boss engine with fresh rebuild (less than 200 miles), sports roof, unrestored, 33,662 miles, sold for $174,000. Bottom: 1968 Ford Bronco, column shift, black interior, 6 cylinder, 4-wheel drive with front lock-out hubs, full restoration, 24,899 miles, sold for $16,000.

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SHOWS Below: The highestpriced lot of the day was a 33½-by-22½-inch original artwork by Oswaldo Guayasamin (1919-1999), a master painter and sculptor whose depictions of human and social inequalities brought him international recognition. The painting settled within estimate at $39,040.

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ore than any other media influence of the past 20 years, Mad Men awakened a whole new generation of buyers to the decor and fashion of the late 1950s through 1960s,” said Rico Baca, auctioneer and co-owner of Palm Beach Modern Auctions (PBMA). Modern furniture—which has roared at past PBMA auctions—continued its winning streak at PBMA’s April sale in West Palm Beach, Florida. Competition was especially strong for name-brand pieces. It was also a very good day for modern art, especially works by top-tier 20th-century artists. “With each sale we conduct, there is increasing interest in original works, editions, and sculptures, “Baca said. “We are very focused on developing this area of our business. “It was exciting to see how international our audience was for this sale,” Baca added. “In addition to the more than 500 U.S. bidders, there were active participants from Canada, Puerto Rico, Asia, Australia, the U.K., and many other European nations. It seems every culture can appreciate how special midcentury design really is.”

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Left: A handsome George Nakashima (American, 1905-1990) geometric triple cabinet with front sliding doors was a threedimensional testament to the revered craftsmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s training in architecture. It finished close to its high estimate at $17,080.

Right: Leading the midcentury furniture offerings was a pair of versatile Philip & Kelvin Laverne (1907-1987 and b. 1937) Etruscan tables that can be used individually or combined (as shown here) to form a dining table. The versatile duo made $32,500.

Left: Lithuanian sculptor Boris LovetLorski (1894-1973), who trained as an architect, is credited as a key player in the Art Deco movement. This sculpture hammered at $7,930.

Left: Of several Harry Bertoia (1915-1978) sculptures entered in the sale, an abstract titled Hedge, which was accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the artistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s son, Val Bertoia, fared best at $8,540. August/September 2015

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Set the Mood Add style to your table with modern dinnerware BY ERICH GAUKEL

f you’ve been eating meals using that same dinner plate and fork for 20 years, it might be time to freshen things up. But instead of heading out and buying new place settings and flatware at a department store or big-box warehouse, try the vintage route. Estate sales, auctions, and tag sales are excellent places to explore. Your local antiques stores, thrift stores, and consignment shops also are good sources for complete sets of vintage wares. Or, if your tastes are more eclectic and you’re out shopping regularly, you can mix and match pieces from different patterns to create your own unique tablescape. In addition to these local sources, take a look online at replacements.com, modfather .com, ebay.com, and etsy.com. To get you in a retro-inspired mood, here are four place settings we created with vintage dishes and flatware pieces we love. So take a seat at the table and enjoy!

Dishware: Raymor Modern Stoneware (in Burnt Orange and Autumn Brown), designed by Ben Seibel for The Roseville Pottery Company. This line of dishware starred on the cover of the March 1953 issue of Household magazine. Inside that magazine, a feature article, “Old-Fashioned Foods in New-Fashioned Dishes,” showed a chicken casserole and other foods displayed in this product line’s swank serving dishes. Flatware: Focus Steel by Gense (Sweden). Product line launched in the 1950s. 30

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Dishware: California Free Form by Metlox. Made in Manhattan Beach, California, in the 1950s, this pattern features rounded-square pieces hand-painted with modernist designs. The company, whose name was created by combining the words “metal” and “oxide,” operated until 1989. Flatware: Variation V, designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, produced from 1957 to 1978.

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Dishware: White Clover (in Charcoal), designed by Russel Wright for The Harker Pottery Company. In production from 1951 to 1957, this line was featured in a print advertisement that declared: “White Clover is oven-proof, chip-resistant, detergent resistant…with the design permanently engraved to remain forever.” Flatware: Pinch, designed by Russel Wright for Hull (Japan) in the 1950s (later reissued by Oneida).

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Dishware: Heller Dinnerware (in orange and yellow), designed by Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Heller. The Vignellisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; first iteration of this dinnerware hit the Italian market in 1964. U.S. production by Heller began in 1971. The pieces are stackable and are available in many colors. The cups are plastic; the other pieces are melamine. Watch the 2012 documentary Design is One to see the designers serve a meal on their dinnerware, which is still manufactured today. Flatware: Thebe, designed by Gunnar CyrĂŠn for Dansk GC/Japan. Produced in the 1980s.

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INTRODUCTION Annual modern show runs February 20-21

rganized by Queen City Shows, 20th Century Cincinnati is an annual retrospective of vintage modern design, which includes some of each of the following styles: Arts and Crafts, Art Deco, Machine Age, Streamline Moderne, midcentury modern and Optical/Pop Art. Many of these innovative designs were so far ahead of their times that they seem to have anticipated 21st-century lifestyles. Now entering its third decade, 20th Century Cincinnati will return to the Sharonville Convention Center on the weekend of Feb. 20-21, 2016. Sixty dealers will fill the 20,000 square feet of the East and West Exhibit Halls with classic modernist forms—many from the century’s signature designers and architects.

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Best known for its fantastic selection of furniture and lighting, the show features period decorative objects including art glass, pottery, paintings, posters, metalware, textiles, and dinnerware. Fashion specialists offer vintage clothing and apparel, exotic accessories, and a mix of precious and costume jewelry. Pop culture relics from the Roaring ’20s to the Decadent ’80s round out a scene that is a little art museum and a little Mad Men. Weekend activities kick off with a twohour window for early shoppers beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday. Preview tickets admit patrons to the exclusive shopping period and a complimentary coffee, tea and juice bar, and include a weekend pass. Regular show hours on Saturday and Sunday are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The $8 adult admission is good for both days. The Sharonville Convention Center is located at 11355 Chester Road, just off I-75 at the Sharon Road exit. Visit 20thcenturycincinnati.com for more information.

Weekend Warriors For 11 weekends each year, shoppers from throughout the Midwest make the trek to Chicago for The Randolph Street Market

illing itself as the country’s “largest and liveliest urban antiques event,” The Randolph Street Market makes it’s home in Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood. Now in its 12th season, the market features antiques, collectibles, vintage fashion, artwork, furniture, home decor, rare books, and more. Since its inception, the market has doubled its number of vendors: In the cooler months, more than 90 dealers set up on three indoor levels; during the warmer months, when most activity is outdoors, more than 250 dealers sell.

Spread out on 8 acres during its indoor/outdoor season (May-September), the event has tripled in size. And, at last count, annual attendance for its 11 weekends throughout the year was 85,000. Market founder and former party planner Sally Schwartz’s vision of offering only well-curated antiques and vintage offerings has made the market a Midwest destination for shoppers looking for vintage goods. Celebrity interior designer Nate Berkus, whose design firm is in Chicago, has been known to walk the aisles in search of treasures for his clients.

The remaining 2015 show dates include July 25-26, Aug. 29-30, Sep. 26-27, Oct. 24-25, Nov. 21-22, and Dec. 12-13. Visit randolphstreetmarket.com for more information.

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f you live in a cold-winter weather region, the timing for Palm Springs Modernism Week couldn’t be better. This annual celebration of midcentury-modern design, architecture, art, fashion, and culture, runs Feb. 11-21, 2016. Even if winter is foreign to you, Palm Springs has an unmatched concentration of midcentury architecture, and it’s worth the trip to this desert oasis. Last year, attendees participated in around 100 events during Modernism Week. In addition to many dinners, live music events, and cocktail parties scheduled throughout, dealers sell their best midcentury finds at the Modernism Show; doubledecker buses shuttle people through Palm Springs and its environs to view the many midcentury homes built there in the 1950s and ’60s; and midcentury enthusiasts gather for screenings, a vintage trailer exhibition, and more. In addition to the events in February, Modernism Week hosts a fall kickoff this Oct. 9-12. Think of it as a miniModernism Week. It’s an ideal way to get a taste of the happenings before the big show in February. Tickets for the kickoff are available now; tickets for Modernism Week go on sale Nov. 1. Visit modernismweek.com for more information.

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AUGUST14-15 Pasadena, CA Antique Show, Pasadena Center, 300 E. Green St., Bustamante Enterprises, Inc. AUGUST 22-23 San Francisco, CA 20th Century Expo, Fort Mason Center (Herbst Pavilion), Nancy Johnson Events Mgmt. LLC. PSMA.

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AUGUST 22-23 Hartford, CT 68th “Papermania” Plus Antique Paper Show Plus Advertising & Photography, XL Center, Exit off I-84, Exit 32-B off I-91, Hillcrest Promotions. PSMA., Sat. 10-5 & Sun. 10-4 Free Appraisels Sun. 11 am-2 pm, Admission $8, With Ad $7.50, (860) 563-9975 or 529-2234 www.Papermaniaplus.com

VINTAGE STYLE FLORIDA WHY I LOVE IT

AUGUST 1-2 Pensacola, FL Vintage glass, pottery, china show/sale, ACNA. www.meyershows.com

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AUGUST 2 Hutchinson, KS Flea Market, Kansas St. Fairgrounds, Mid America Markets.

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AUGUST 16 Burlington, KY Antique Show, Boone County Fairgrounds, 5819 Idlewild Rd., Burlington Antique Show, 513-922-6847 www.BurlingtonAntiqueShow.com

WHY I LOVE IT LOUISIANA

GEORGIA

AUGUST 8-9 Slidell, LA Vintage glass, pottery, china show/sale, ACNA. www.meyershows.com

ILLINOIS

AUGUST 9 Centreville, MI Antique & Collectibles Market, St. Joseph Co. Grange Fairgrounds, Zurko’s Midwest Promotions.

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AUGUST 6-9 Atlanta, GA Antique Show, Atlanta Expo Centers, I-285 Exit 55 (Jonesboro Rd.), Scott Antique Markets. AUGUST 1-2 Fulton, IL Antiques & Collectibles Flea Market, IL Rte. 84 between Thomson & Fulton, Great River Road Antiques, sp. AUGUST 1-2 St. Charles, IL Antiques, Collectibles, & Fancy Junque, Kane County Flea Market, Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Rd. between Rtes. 38 & 64, KCF Market, Inc. WE NEVER CANCEL - March thru December, Sat. 12 pm-5 pm & Sun. 7 am-4 pm, Adm.: $5 Daily (children under 12 free) 630-377-2252, www.kanecountyfleamarket.com AUGUST 7-9 Freeport, IL 46th Annual Old-Time Threshing & Antique Show, Stephenson County Fairgrounds, One mile South of Freeport, IL, The Stephenson County Antique Engine Club, sponsor. AUGUST 8-9 Fulton, IL Antiques & Collectibles Flea Market, IL Rte. 84 between Thomson & Fulton, Great River Road Antiques, sp. AUGUST 8-9 Grayslake, IL Chicagoland Premier Monthly Antique Market, Lake County Fairgrounds, Zurko’s Midwest Promotions. AUGUST 15 Peoria, IL Doll, Toy & Bear Show & Sale, Barrack’s Cater Inn, 1224 West Pioneer Parkway, Illinois Doll Shows, Julie Bronski, mgr. AUGUST 15 Wheaton, IL All Night Flea Market, DuPage Co. Fairgrounds, Zurko’s Midwest Promotions. AUGUST 15-16 Fulton, IL Antiques & Collectibles Flea Market, IL Rte. 84 between Thomson & Fulton, Great River Road Antiques, sp. AUGUST 16 Bloomington, IL Antiques Market, Collectibles, Crafts & Garden, Interstate Center, 2301 W. Market St., 3rd Sunday Market. Mike Raycraft, mgr. AUGUST 22-23 Fulton, IL Antiques & Collectibles Flea Market, IL Rte. 84 between Thomson & Fulton, Great River Road Antiques, sp. AUGUST 29-30 Chicago, IL Randolph Street Market Festival, 1340 W. Washington St., Randolph Street Market. Top source for 1stDibs and professional sellers. 10-5 both days. Outside season MaySeptember (250+ vendors); indoor season Oct-April (75+ vendors). Tickets: $8 online, $10 at the gate. randolphstreetmarket.com AUGUST 29-30 Fulton, IL Antiques & Collectibles Flea Market, IL Rte. 84 between Thomson & Fulton, Great River Road Antiques, sp.

INDIANA

AUGUST 2 Lawrenceburg, IN Fairgrounds, Queen City Shows.

IOWA

AUGUST 1 Davenport, IA Flea Market, 4004 West Kimberly Road, West Kimberly Mall, sp. 563-391-1616 , www.WestKimberlyMall@facebook.com AUGUST 7 Des Moines, IA Petroliana Auction, Holiday Inn Airport, 6111 Fleur Drive, Rich Penn Auctions/Iowa Gas Swap Meet.

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AUGUST 8 Bentonsport, IA “Saturday In The Park” Amish Buggy rides and baked goods, games and country music with Mitch Goudy and Diana Upton-Hill. AUGUST 8 Waterloo, IA Flea Market, 1022 Alabar Ave., Calico Hen House. AUGUST 30 Maquoketa, IA Eastern Iowa Doll & Teddy Bear Show & Sale, Jackson County Fairgrounds, Junction Hwys. 62 & 64, Sherryl Newton, mgr.

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MINNESOTA

AUGUST 1-2 Cambridge, MN Cambridge Antique Fair, Isanti County Fairgrounds, 1 mile E. of Hwy. 65 on Hwy. 95, Metro Promotions, Inc. 763-434-6664, www.metropromos.com AUGUST 14-16 Oronoco, MN 43rd Anniversary, Antique Show & Flea Market, Downtown Oronoco Gold Rush Days, Inc., PO Box 266, Oronoco, MN 55960, Fri. & Sat. 7 am - 6 pm; Sun. 7 am - 3 pm, Free Admission, Sunrise to Close, All proceeds to benefit the Community! New Vendors Welcome! Book Early! 507-367-2111, www.goldrushmn.com AUGUST 14-16 Rochester, MN Olmsted County Gold Rush, Antique Show & Flea Market, Olmsted County Fairgrounds, Hwy. 63 South, Townsend Promotions, Inc.

NEW MEXICO

AUGUST 13-15 Santa Fe, NM 31st Annual Ethnographic Art Show, Santa Fe Convention Center, Ethnographic & tribal art from around the world. Opening Night Party August. 13, 6-9 pm, $75; Show: August. 14-15, 10am-5pm, (505) 992-8929 WhitehawkShows.com AUGUST 16-18 Santa Fe, NM 37th Annual Antique Indian & Tribal Art Show, Santa Fe Convention Center. Oldest show of its type in the world. Opening Night Party August. 16, 6-9pm, $75; Show August. 17-18, 10am-5pm, $10/day, (505) 992-8929 WhitehawkShows.com

NEW YORK

AUGUST 1-2 Greenwich, NY Antiques, Collectibles, Crafts & Flea Market, Washington County Fairgrounds, 220 Dealers, Free Parking, Food Saturday: 8am-5pm, Sunday: 9am-4pm; Friday (Early Buying July 31): 7am-4pm. Admission: $3, Seniors 65+ $2, Child under 12 Free, Fairground Shows NY, 518-331-5004, fairgroundshows@aol.com, www.fairgroundshows.com AUGUST 14-16 Bouckville, NY Madison-Bouckville Big Field Antiques Show, Original Show Field, Rt. 20, Allman Promotions, LLC.

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AUGUST 8 Somerset, PA Over 100 dealers displaying quality antiques and collectibles. Food Vendors Exit 110 of PA Turnpike. Somerset County Chamber, mgr. 814-443-4313, www.somersetpa.net AUGUST 8-9 Adamstown, PA Tools, Railroad & Transportation Show, PA Turnpike (I-76) to exit 286, turn right on Rt. 272 North, then right on Rt. 897 South. Go 3/4 mile to Grove on left, Shupp’s Grove. AUGUST 15-16 Adamstown, PA Dolls, Bears, Toys & Games Show, PA Turnpike (I-76) to exit 286, turn right on Rt. 272 North, then right on Rt. 897 South. Go 3/4 mile to Grove on left, Shupp’s Grove. AUGUST 22-23 Adamstown, PA Native American, Fossils, Rocks, Gems & Minerals Show, PA Turnpike (I-76) to exit 286, turn right on Rt. 272 North, then right on Rt. 897 South. Go 3/4 mile to Grove on left, Shupp’s Grove. AUGUST 29-30 Adamstown, PA China, Glassware & Silver Show, PA Turnpike (I-76) to exit 286, turn right on Rt. 272 North, then right on Rt. 897 South. Go 3/4 mile to Grove on left, Shupp’s Grove.

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AUGUST 3 Houston, TX Auctions every Monday at 9 am. Unique Mix of English, French & Belgian Antiques, Mid Century, Local estate and new furnishings. www.galleryauctions.com AUGUST 10 Houston, TX Auctions every Monday at 9 am. Unique Mix of English, French & Belgian Antiques, Mid Century, Local estate and new furnishings. www.galleryauctions.com AUGUST. 14-16 Rosenberg, TX 41st Annual Vintage Glass & Antique Show & Sale, Fort Bend County Fairgrounds, Houston Glass Club, sp. AUGUST 17 Houston, TX Auctions every Monday at 9 am. Unique Mix of English, French & Belgian Antiques, Mid Century, Local estate and new furnishings. www.galleryauctions.com AUGUST 23-24 Grapevine, TX Vintage glass, pottery, china show/sale, ACNA www.meyershows.com

WISCONSIN

AUGUST 2 Shawano, WI Shawano Flea Market, Shawano County Fairgrounds, Zurko’s Midwest Promotions. AUGUST 9 Elkhorn, WI Antique Flea Market, Walworth County Fairgrounds, N.L. Promotions, LLC. 414-525-0820, www.nlpromotionsllc.com AUGUST 9 Shawano, WI Antique & Flea Market, Shawano County Fairgrounds, Zurko’s Midwest Promotions. AUGUST 16 Shawano, WI Shawano Flea Market, Shawano County Fairgrounds, Zurko’s Midwest Promotions. AUGUST 23 Shawano, WI Shawano Flea Market, Shawano County Fairgrounds, Zurko’s Midwest Promotions. AUGUST 30 Shawano, WI Shawano Flea Market, Shawano County Fairgrounds, Zurko’s Midwest Promotions.

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AUGUST 1-2 Zoar, OH 42nd Annual Antiques Show & Sale at the Harvest Festival, The Zoar Community Association, sp. The Best Country Show In Ohio! Over 60 High Quality Country Dealers. Sat. 10 - 5 & Sun. 10 - 4, Admission $8.00, Good Both Days, 330-8743011 or 800-262-6195 www.historiczoarvillage.com

PENNSYLVANIA

AUGUST 1-2 Adamstown, PA Postcards, Paper, Books, Comics, Superheroes & Film Show, PA Turnpike (I-76) to exit 286, turn right on Rt. 272 North, then right on Rt. 897 South. Go 3/4 mile to Grove on left, Shupp’s Grove.

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SEPTEMBER 4-6 San Mateo, CA Antique Show, County Events Center, 1346 Saratoga Dr., Bustamante Enterprises, Inc.

GEORGIA

SEPTEMBER 10-13 Atlanta, GA Antique Show, Atlanta Expo Centers, I-285 Exit 55 (Jonesboro Rd.), Scott Antique Markets.

IDAHO

SEPTEMBER 4-6 Hailey, ID Hailey’s Antique Market, Roberta McKercher Park & Hailey Armory (across from airport), Hwy. 75, Alee Marsters, mgr. 208-720-1146, haileyantiques@aol.com

ILLINOIS

SEPTEMBER 5-6 Belleville, IL 43rd St. Louis Antique Festival, Belle-Clair Fairgrounds, 200 Southbelt East, Wade Hallett, mgr., 608-346-0975 https://www.facebook.com/pages/St-Louis-AntiqueFestival/828653737150636 SEPTEMBER 5-6 Fulton, IL Antiques & Collectibles Flea Market, IL Rte. 84 between Thomson & Fulton, Great River Road Antiques, sp. SEPTEMBER 5-6 St. Charles, IL Antiques, Collectibles, & Fancy Junque, Kane County Flea Market, Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Rd. between Rtes. 38 & 64, KCF Market, Inc. WE NEVER CANCEL - March thru December, Sat. 12 pm-5 pm & Sun. 7 am-4 pm, Adm.: $5 Daily (children under 12 free) 630-377-2252, www.kanecountyfleamarket.com SEPTEMBER 12-13 Fulton, IL Antiques & Collectibles Flea Market, IL Rte. 84 between Thomson & Fulton, Great River Road Antiques, sp. SEPTEMBER 12-13 Grayslake, IL Chicagoland Premier Monthly Antique Market, Lake County Fairgrounds, Zurko’s Midwest Promotions. SEPTEMBER 19 Wheaton, IL National Civil War Show & Sale, DuPage Co. Fairgrounds, Zurko’s Midwest Promotions. SEPTEMBER 19-20 Fulton, IL Antiques & Collectibles Flea Market, IL Rte. 84 between Thomson & Fulton, Great River Road Antiques, sp. SEPTEMBER 20 Bloomington, IL Antiques Market, Collectibles, Crafts & Garden, Interstate Center, 2301 W. Market St., 3rd Sunday Market. Mike Raycraft, mgr. SEPTEMBER 26-27 Chicago, IL Randolph Street Market Festival, 1340 W. Washington St., Randolph Street Market. Top source for 1stDibs and professional sellers. 10-5 both days. Outside season MaySeptember (250+ vendors); indoor season Oct-April (75+ vendors). Tickets: $8 online, $10 at the gate. randolphstreetmarket.com SEPTEMBER 27 Countryside/LaGrange, IL Doll & Teddy Bear Collectible Show & Sale, Countryside Holiday Inn, 6201 Joliet Road, Illinois Doll Shows, Julie Bronski, mgr. SEPTEMBER 27 Wheaton, IL 66th Illinois Plastic Kit & Toy Show, DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 W. Manchester Rd., Past-Time Hobbies, Inc., 150 Tables Available, 9 am to 3 pm. Adm.: Adults $5.00, Children under 12 yrs.: $2.00, Buy-Sell-Trade-Browse, 630-969-1847 SEPTEMBER 26-27 Fulton, IL Antiques & Collectibles Flea Market, IL Rte. 84 between Thomson & Fulton, Great River Road Antiques, sp.

INDIANA

SEPTEMBER 6 Lawrenceburg, IN Fairgrounds, Queen City Shows. SEPTEMBER 12-20 Friendship, IN Flea Market, 1 mile East of Friendship on State Rd. #62, Friendship Associates, Inc., 859-341-9188 www.friendshipfleamarket.com

IOWA

SEPTEMBER 5 Davenport, IA Flea Market, 4004 West Kimberly Road, West Kimberly Mall, sp. , 563-391-1616, www.WestKimberlyMall@facebook.com SEPTEMBER 5-7 Spirit Lake, IA Antique Show & Flea Market, Dickinson County Fairgrounds, 1602 15th St., Linda Dingel, mgr., 712-336-0479 Dickinsoncofair@gmail.com SEPTEMBER 6 Clear Lake, IA 23rd Annual Antiques In The Square Downtown, I-35, Exit 193194, The Clear Lake Antique Dealers Association, sp.

SEPTEMBER 13 West Des Moines, IA Antique Jamboree, 5th Street, Historic Valley Junction Foundation, sp. SEPTEMBER 19-20 Bentonsport, IA Flea Market & Craft Show with Amish buggy rides and/or Model T rides. SEPTEMBER 20 Maquoketa, IA Flea Market, Jackson County Fairgrounds, 1212 East Quarry St., Callahan Promotions. SEPTEMBER 26-27 Decorah, IA 2015 Northeast Iowa Antique Show, Vintage Junk & Flea Market, Winneshiek County Fairgrounds, Hours: Saturday 8 am-5 pm & Sunday 9 am-3 pm, Free Admission, Free Parking, Lunch Stand on Grounds. Edna Schrandt 563-382-2019www.winneshiekcountyfair.org

KANSAS

SEPTEMBER 3-6 Sparks, KS Antiques and Collectibles Flea Market, North K-7 Hwy. & 240th Road, Ray Tackett, mgr. SEPTEMBER 18-19 Lawrence, KS Antique Show & Sale, Douglas Co. Fairgrounds, Bldg. 21, 21st & Harper, Pilot Club of Lawrence, sp. SEPTEMBER 27 Wichita, KS Flea Market, Kansas Coliseum, Mid America Markets.

KENTUCKY

SEPTEMBER 4-7 Louisville, KY Kentucky Flea Market Labor Day Spectacular, Kentucky Expo Center - West Wing and Antique Pavilion, Stewart Promotions. SEPTEMBER 20 Burlington, KY Antique Show, Boone County Fairgrounds, 5819 Idlewild Rd., Burlington Antique Show., 513-922-6847 www.BurlingtonAntiqueShow.com

MASSACHUSETTS

SEPTEMBER 8 Brimfield, MA Dealers’ Choice Antiques Show, Route 20, Lori Faxon, mgr. SEPTEMBER 8-13 Brimfield, MA Antiques & Collectibles Show, Route 20, The Meadows Antiques Shows, Inc. SEPTEMBER 8-13 Brimfield, MA Antique Show, Center of Brimfield’s Antique Mile, Route 20, Central Park Antique Shows. Opening at 6 AM Tuesday Thru Sunday 413-596-9257 (Main Office) 413-245-4674 (During Show Only) www.BrimfieldCentralPark.com SEPTEMBER 8-13 Brimfield, MA Midway Antiques Show, Route 20, Lori Faxon, mgr. SEPTEMBER 9-13 Brimfield, MA Antique Show, Route 20, 37 Palmer Road, Heart-O-The Mart. PSMA. 413-245-9556, www.Brimfield-Hotm.com SEPTEMBER 9-13 Brimfield, MA Antique Show, Corner Route 20 & Mill Lane Road, Hertan’s Antique Shows. SEPTEMBER 9-13 Brimfield, MA Antique Show, 30 Palmer Road, Route 20, New England Motel & Antique Market, Inc. SEPTEMBER 10-12 Brimfield, MA May’s Antique Market “Brimfield’s Best and Biggest Show” Opening Thursday 9AM $5 Adm. 413-245-9271 www.maysbrimfield.com SEPTEMBER 11-12 Brimfield, MA Antiques & Collectibles Shows, Route 20, GPS 35 Main St., J & J Promotions. PSMA. 8 am - 4 pm Friday - Admission $5, 9 am - 3 pm Saturday, On-site parking $8, No Pets, please, Rain or Shine, 413-245-3436 or 978-597-8155, www.jandj-brimfield.com

MINNESOTA

SEPTEMBER 12-13 Mantorville, MN 50th Annual Marigold Days, Antiques Show & Flea Market, Riverside Park, 15 miles West of Rochester off of U.S. 14, Mantorville Restoration Association, sp. P.O. Box 202, Mantorville, MN 55955, 507-635-3551, www.marigolddays.com

MICHIGAN

SEPTEMBER 12-13 Utica, MI Huge all Outdoor Market in S.E. Michigan, 11541-21 Mile Rd., Utica Antiques Market., 586-254-3495, www.uticaantiques.com SEPTEMBER 19-20 Midland, MI 47 Years, Antiques & Collectibles Largest Festival, Midland Co. Fairgrounds, 6905 Eastman Ave., Michigan Antique Festival. PSMA. 80 Acres of Memories & Treasures! Classic Car Show - Free Entertainment, Adm.: $6.00, Sat. 8-6 - Sun. 8-4, Early Bird Friday 10-5, $15 Weekend Pass, Facebook.com/ AntiqueFestival, 989-687-9001, www.miantiquefestival.com

NEBRASKA

SEPTEMBER 5-6 Lexington, NE 29th Annual Labor Day Antique & Flea Market, Craft Extravaganza/ Gun Show, Dawson Co. Fairgrounds, North off I-80, Lexington Exit 237, Lexington Area Chamber of Commerce, sp.

NEW YORK

SEPTEMBER 5-6 Stormville, NY Antique Show & Flea Market, Stormville Airport, 428 Route 216, Stormville Airport Antique Show.

OHIO

SEPTEMBER 12-13 Columbiana, OH A Magnificent Antique Show, 44337 County Line Rd., Shaker Woods Grounds, Antiques In The Woods, LLC. Top Quality Antique & Collectible Dealers-something for everyone! Contact: Lana Grim 330-550-4190, Adm.: $6 Adults, Children 12 & under Free, antiquesinthewoods@yahoo.com www.antiquesinthewoods.com

PENNSYLVANIA

SEPTEMBER 5-6 Adamstown, PA Jewelry, Clocks & Watches Show, PA Turnpike (I-76) to exit 286, turn right on Rt. 272 North, then right on Rt. 897 South. Go 3/4 mile to Grove on left, Shupp’s Grove. SEPTEMBER 12-13 Adamstown, PA Vintage Clothing & Accessories Show, PA Turnpike (I-76) to exit 286, turn right on Rt. 272 North, then right on Rt. 897 South. Go 3/4 mile to Grove on left, Shupp’s Grove. SEPTEMBER 19-20 Adamstown, PA Industrial & Retro Agricultural Pieces, & Adamstown Fall Hunting & Fishing Show, PA Turnpike (I-76) to exit 286, turn right on Rt. 272 North, then right on Rt. 897 South. Go 3/4 mile to Grove on left, Shupp’s Grove. SEPTEMBER 25-27 Adamstown, PA Homecoming Extravaganza, PA Turnpike (I-76) to exit 286, turn right on Rt. 272 North, then right on Rt. 897 South. Go 3/4 mile to Grove on left, Shupp’s Grove. SEPTEMBER 26 Gettysburg, PA Gettysburg Antique Show, on the Main Streets of Downtown, John Angstadt, mgr.

TEXAS

SEPTEMBER 17-OCTOBER 4 Warrenton, TX Bar W Antiques & Collectibles Show, 4001 South Side Hwy. 237, Roy Wied, mgr.

WISCONSIN

SEPTEMBER 5-6 Antigo, WI Holiday Antiques Flea Market, Langlade Co. Fairgrounds, Zurko’s Midwest Promotions. SEPTEMBER 6 Shawano, WI Shawano Flea Market, Shawano County Fairgrounds, Zurko’s Midwest Promotions. SEPTEMBER 13 Shawano, WI Shawano Flea Market, Shawano County Fairgrounds, Zurko’s Midwest Promotions. SEPTEMBER 20 Shawano, WI Shawano Flea Market, Shawano County Fairgrounds, Zurko’s Midwest Promotions. SEPTEMBER 25-27 Warrens, WI 43rd Annual Cranberry Festival, Antiques, Farm Market, Arts/crafts, 3 miles of booth frontage, fall fun for everyone! 7 am to 5 pm., 608-378-4200 SEPTEMBER 27 Elkhorn, WI Antique Flea Market, Walworth County Fairgrounds, N.L. Promotions, LLC., 414-525-0820, nlpromotionsllc.com SEPTEMBER 27 Shawano, WI Shawano Flea Market, Shawano County Fairgrounds, Zurko’s Midwest Promotions.

CANADA

SEPTEMBER 12 Dundas, ON Christie Antique Show, Christie Lake Conservation Area, 1000 Hwy. 5 West, Dundas, ON L9H 5E2, Hamilton Conservation Authority.

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OCTOBER 3-4 Pasadena, CA Antiquarian Book Fair, Pasadena Center, 300 E. Green St., Bustamante Enterprises, Inc. OCTOBER 9-11 Sacramento, CA Sacramento Antique Show, Sacramento Convention Center, Nancy Johnson Events Mgmt. LLC. PSMA.

RETRO LOOKS GEORGIA

OCTOBER 8-11 Atlanta, GA Antique Show, Atlanta Expo Centers, I-285 Exit 55 (Jonesboro Rd.), Scott Antique Markets.

VINTAGE STYLE ILLINOIS

OCTOBER 3-4 Fulton, IL Antiques & Collectibles Flea Market, IL Rte. 84 between Thomson & Fulton, Great River Road Antiques, sp. OCTOBER 3-4 St. Charles, IL Antiques, Collectibles, & Fancy Junque, Kane County Flea Market, Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Rd. between Rtes. 38 & 64, KCF Market, Inc. WE NEVER CANCEL. March thru December, Sat. 12 pm-5 pm & Sun. 7 am-4 pm, Adm.: $5 Daily (children under 12 free) 630-377-2252, www.kanecountyfleamarket.com OCTOBER 10-11 Fulton, IL Antiques & Collectibles Flea Market, IL Rte. 84 between Thomson & Fulton, Great River Road Antiques, sp. OCTOBER 10-11 Grayslake, IL Chicagoland Premier Monthly Antique Market, Lake County Fairgrounds, Zurko’s Midwest Promotions. OCTOBER 17-18 Fulton, IL Antiques & Collectibles Flea Market, IL Rte. 84 between Thomson & Fulton, Great River Road Antiques, sp. OCTOBER 18 Bloomington, IL Antiques Market, Collectibles, Crafts & Garden, Interstate Center, 2301 W. Market St., 3rd Sunday Market. Mike Raycraft, mgr. OCTOBER 18 Countryside, IL Countryside Collectors Classic Toy Show, Park Place of Countryside, 6240 Joliet Rd., Unique Events. 262-366-1314 www.uniqueeventsshows.com OCTOBER 24 Wheaton, IL Spook-tacular Haunted Halloween Flea Market, DuPage Co. Fairgrounds, Zurko’s Midwest Promotions. OCTOBER 24-25 Fulton, IL Antiques & Collectibles Flea Market, IL Rte. 84 between Thomson & Fulton, Great River Road Antiques, sp. OCTOBER 31-NOVEMBER 1 Fulton, IL Antiques & Collectibles Flea Market, IL Rte. 84 between Thomson & Fulton, Great River Road Antiques, sp. OCTOBER 31-NOVEMBER 1 St. Charles, IL Antiques, Collectibles, & Fancy Junque, Kane County Flea Market, Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Rd. between Rtes. 38 & 64, KCF Market, Inc. WE NEVER CANCEL, March thru December, Sat. 12 pm-5 pm & Sun. 7 am-4 pm, Adm.: $5 Daily (children under 12 free) 630-377-2252, www.kanecountyfleamarket.com

WHY I LOVE IT

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GUST 2015

50th ANNUAL MARIGOLD DAYS Antiques Show & Flea Market

MANTORVILLE, MN September 12-13, 2015

Located in Riverside Park 15 miles West of Rochester off of U.S. 14 For reservations write to:

Marigold Days Antique Show P.O. Box 202, Mantorville, MN 55955 507-635-3551 www.marigolddays.com Sponsored by: Mantorville Restoration Association

INDIANA

OCTOBER 4 Lawrenceburg, IN Fairgrounds, Queen City Shows.

Friendship, Friendship, Indiana Indiana 2013 2015Show ShowDates: Dates: June 8-16 & September SEPTEMBER 12-2014-22 daily 9 a.m. TwoOpen nine-day shows with almostspaces 500 vendor Vendor with aspaces. variety of new, used & primitive items For additional information

or reservations: For additional information Friendship Associates or reservations: Southeastern Indiana, 6 mi. west of Dillsboro & Southeastern 6 mi. west Dillsboro & 1 mile eastIndiana, of Friendship on St.ofRd. #62 1 mile east• www.friendshipfleamarket.com of Friendship on St. Rd. #62 859-341-9188

859-341-9188 • www.friendshipfleamarket.com

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IOWA INDEX ADVERTISER

OCTOBER 2-4 What Cheer, IA Collectors’ Paradise Flea Market, Fairgrounds, What Cheer Flea Market, Inc. OCTOBER 3 Davenport, IA Flea Market, 4004 West Kimberly Road, West Kimberly Mall, sp. 563-391-1616, www.WestKimberlyMall@facebook.com OCTOBER 9-11 Cedar Rapids, IA Antiques Show & Collectors Fair, Hawkeye Downs Fairgrounds, 4400 6th St. SW (off I-380, Ext 17) Townsend Promotions, Inc. OCTOBER 10-11 Bentonsport, IA Craft & Antique Show, Art Festival along with county wide Scenic Drive Festival. OCTOBER 11 Dubuque, IA Flea Market & Antique Show, Dubuque County Fairgrounds, JFK Promotions.

RETRO LOOKS

VINTAGE STYLE WHY I LOVE KANSASIT

OCTOBER 4 Hutchinson, KS Flea Market, Kansas St. Fairgrounds, Mid America Markets. OCTOBER 18 Wichita, KS Flea Market, Kansas Coliseum, Mid America Markets.

INTRODUCTION KENTUCKY

OCTOBER 18 Burlington, KY Antique Show, Boone County Fairgrounds, 5819 Idlewild Rd., Burlington Antique Show. 513-922-6847 www.BurlingtonAntiqueShow.com

MASSACHUSETTS

OCTOBER 3-4 Brimfield, MA Arts & Crafts Festival, Corner Route 20 & Mill Lane Road, Hertan’s Antique Shows.

MICHIGAN

OCTOBER 3-4 Davisburg, MI Antiques & Collectibles Festival, Springfield Oaks County Park, 12451 Andersonville Rd., Michigan Antique Festival. PSMA. Classic Car Show - Free Entertainment Adm.: $6.00, Sat. 8-6 - Sun. 9-4 Early Bird Friday 10-5, $15 Weekend Pass, Dealers Welcome! Facebook.com/AntiqueFestival 989-687-9001, www.miantiquefestival.com OCTOBER 11 Centreville, MI Antique & Collectibles Market, St. Joseph Co. Grange Fairgrounds, Zurko’s Midwest Promotions.

MINNESOTA

OCTOBER 3 Windom, MN 38th Annual Craft & Collectibles Show, Windom Community Center, Windom Area Chamber of Commerce, sp.

NEW YORK

OCTOBER 10-11 Stormville, NY Antique Show & Flea Market, Stormville Airport, 428 Route 216, Stormville Airport Antique Show.

OREGON

OCTOBER 24-25 Portland, OR America’s Largest Antique & Collectible Shows, Portland Expo Center, Christine Palmer & Associates. PSMA.

PENNSYLVANIA

OCTOBER 3-4 Adamstown, PA Pepsi, Coke & Advertising Show, PA Turnpike (I-76) to exit 286, turn right on Rt. 272 North, then right on Rt. 897 South. Go 3/4 mile to Grove on left, Shupp’s Grove. OCTOBER 10-11 Adamstown, PA Music & Lighting & Adamsburry Holiday Craft Show, PA Turnpike (I-76) to exit 286, turn right on Rt. 272 North, then right on Rt. 897 South. Go 3/4 mile to Grove on left, Shupp’s Grove. OCTOBER 17-18 Adamstown, PA Vintage Tavern, Tobacco, Beer & Pewter & Micro Brewers Special Section Show, PA Turnpike (I-76) to exit 286, turn right on Rt. 272 North, then right on Rt. 897 South. Go 3/4 mile to Grove on left, Shupp’s Grove. OCTOBER 24-25 Adamstown, PA Animal Collectibles & Memorabilia Show, PA Turnpike (I-76) to exit 286, turn right on Rt. 272 North, then right on Rt. 897 South. Go 3/4 mile to Grove on left, Shupp’s Grove. OCTOBER 31-NOVEMBER 1 Adamstown, PA Season Finale Show, PA Turnpike (I-76) to exit 286, turn right on Rt. 272 North, then right on Rt. 897 South. Go 3/4 mile to Grove on left, Shupp’s Grove.

UTAH

OCTOBER 17-19 Salt Lake City, UT Salt Lake Antiques Show, Utah State FairPark (Grand Pavilion), Nancy Johnson Events Mgmt. LLC. PSMA.

VIRGINIA

OCTOBER 9-11 Fishersville, VA 57th Shenandoah Antiques Expo, Expoland, I-64, Exit 91, Heritage Promotions. Best Indoor/Outdoor Antiques Event/ Market in the Mid-Atlantic. 300+ Exhibitors, Oct. 9th, 9-5; Oct. 10th, 8-5; Oct. 11th, 11-4, www.heritagepromotions.net

WISCONSIN

OCTOBER 3 Eagle River, WI Antique Market, Downtown during Cranberry Fest, Zurko’s Midwest Promotions. OCTOBER 4 Shawano, WI Shawano Flea Market HarvestFest Event & Car Show, Shawano County Fairgrounds, Zurko’s Midwest Promotions. OCTOBER 17 Menomonee Falls, WI 34th Annual Arts & Crafts Show, Monomonee Falls High School, W142 N8101 Merrimac Drive, Community League, Inc. 414-581-0352, www.communityleague.com OCTOBER 25 Milwaukee, WI Brew City Advertising Show, American Serb Hall, 5101 West Oklahoma Ave., Unique Events. 262-366-1314, www.uniqueeventsshows.com

Peoria Doll, Toy & Bear Show & Sale AUGUST 15 , 2015 (Saturday) Peoria, IL Barrackʼs Cater Inn 1224 West Pioneer Parkway

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Open to the Public Appraiser on site • Limit 6 items.

Door Prizes • Free Parking Early Buyer Begins at 8 a.m. - $10 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Adm. $5 Adult - $2 Kids (under 12)

Julie Bronski

P.O. Box 31333, Chicago, IL 60631-0333 (312) 919-7135 • Fax (773) 775-2701 www.IllinoisDollShows.com E-mail: ILDollShows@aol.com

NOVEMBER FLORIDA

NOVEMBER 20-22 Mount Dora, FL Antique Extravaganza, 20651 U.S. Hwy. 441, Antique Center, Renninger’s Antique Market, www.renningers.net

MONTANA

NOVEMBER 13-15 Billings, MT Antique Show & Sale, MetraPark, Huff’s Shows.

OHIO

GEORGIA

NOVEMBER 28 & 29 Columbus, OH Antique Show, Ohio Expo Center, I-71 Exit 111 (17th Ave.), Scott Antique Markets.

ILLINOIS

NOVEMBER 21-22 New York, NY Pier Antique Show, Sat & Sun: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Pier 94, Produced by U.S. Antique Shows. 239-732-6642 show.info@usantiqueshows.com, PierAntiqueShow.com

NOVEMBER 12-15 Atlanta, GA Antique Show, Atlanta Expo Centers, I-285 Exit 55 (Jonesboro Rd.), Scott Antique Markets. NOVEMBER 6-8 Rock Island, IL Antique Spectacular, QCCA EXPO CENTER, 2621 4TH AVENUE, Kimberly Schilling, Melting Pot Productions, Inc. PSMA. Show hours: FRIDAY 5PM-9PM; SATURDAY 10AM-6PM; SUNDAY 11AM-4PM, 712-326-9964, www.antiquespectacular.com NOVEMBER 7-8 Grayslake, IL Chicagoland Premier Monthly Antique Market, Lake County Fairgrounds, Zurko’s Midwest Promotions. NOVEMBER 15 Bloomington, IL Antiques Market, Collectibles, Crafts & Garden, Interstate Center, 2301 W. Market St., 3rd Sunday Market. Mike Raycraft, mgr. NOVEMBER 22 Wheaton, IL Antique Flea Market, DuPage Co. Fairgrounds, Zurko’s Midwest Promotions.

IOWA

NOVEMBER 6-8 Dyersville, IA Farm Toy Show & Auction, Beckman High School, The National Farm Toy Museum and The Commercial Club Park, Toy Farmer, www.toyfarmer.com NOVEMBER 20-22 Des Moines, IA Antique Spectacular, Iowa State Fairgrounds, Animal Learning Center, East 33rd Street just off E. University (Exit At I-235/ University), Kimberly Schilling, Melting Pot Productions, Inc. PSMA. Friday 5pm-9pm; Saturday 10am-6pm; Sunday 11am-4pm. 712-326-9964, www.antiquespectacular.com

KANSAS

NEW YORK

VIRGINIA

NOVEMBER 21-22 Doswell, VA The Richmond Antiques Spectacular, Meadow Event Park, Exhibition Hall, Exit 98 off of Interstate 95, Renaissance Promotions, Inc., Sat., 10 am - 6 pm, Sun., 11 am - 4 pm 804-462-6190, www.renaissancepromotions.net

WASHINGTON

NOVEMBER 7-8 Puyallup, WA Antique & Collectible Shows, Puyallup Fairgrounds, Christine Palmer & Associates. PSMA.

WISCONSIN

NOVEMBER 1 Milwaukee, WI Scale Auto Hobby & Toy Show, American Serb Hall, 5101 West Oklahoma Ave., Unique Events. 262-366-1314 www.uniqueeventsshows.com NOVEMBER 14-15 Wausau, WI Antique Show, Marathon Park, East Gate Hall, 1201 Stewart Ave., AR Promotions. 715-355-5144 www.antiqueshowsinwis.com

DEALERS WANTED SEPT. 13, 2015

Sunday 8 am - 4 pm 515-222-3642

36TH ANNUAL HISTORIC VALLEY JUNCTION ANTIQUE JAMBOREE

5th St., W. Des Moines, IA Visit www.valleyjunction.com under the “Event Registration” tab to download the application

NOVEMBER 1 Hutchinson, KS Flea Market, Kansas St. Fairgrounds, Mid America Markets. NOVEMBER 15 Wichita, KS Flea Market, Kansas Coliseum, Mid America Markets.

MICHIGAN

NOVEMBER 28 Kalamazoo, MI Circus Maximus Antique Toy & Collectible Show, Kalamazoo County Expo Center, 2900 Lake St., Unique Events., 262-366-1314 www.uniqueeventsshows.com

MINNESOTA

NOVEMBER 1 Rochester, MN Mayo Civic Center Flea Market, Mayo Civic Center, 30 Civic Center Drive, Townsend Promotions, Inc.

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Jens Risom Talking to the man who introduced modern Danish design to America BY CHRISTOPHER BONANOS NEW YORK MAGAZINE

“Are you naturally gray, or …?” Jens Risom teases

Opposite: Armless sofa by Jens Risom Design Inc, 1950s.

me when we meet. I’ve just shown up at his home in New Canaan, and he’s kidding rather than insulting, because his own hair is pure white. He lives with his wife, Henny, in a two-bedroom apartment at a retirement center called The Inn. His son Sven and daughter Peg are visiting today. The complex is pretty nice—airy, bright, spotless—but it has busy hotel carpet in the hallways, and the common spaces are full of the speckled beige-pink-mauve that seems to exist only in the institutional world. That is, until you cross the threshold of apartment No. 201, into the best furniture showroom in New York, circa 1959. Against one wall stand a low credenza and a pair of end tables, with a neo-Cubist bronze sculpture at one side. A neat little desk has a bright red work surface that seems to float about an inch above the base. They offer me a seat, and it’s a swoopy Arne Jacobsen swivel chair. This is a bougie loft ideal of old age, where, even late in life, nobody has to submit to the indignities of taupe vinyl. Risom sits in a rocker in the corner, next to the bronze. If you own a piece of Danish Modern furniture—or your parents or grandparents do, because it was the dominant contemporary style of the ’50s and ’60s—there’s a good chance that the tag underneath reads Jens Risom Design Inc. It’s not going too far to say that Risom is the person most responsible for bringing Scandinavian design to this country, remaking the look of the American home forever. His first August/September 2015

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produced work was in the mid-1930s, and his most recent is the Ven Storage Collection, a line of cabinets created in collaboration with a young colleague, Chris Hardy. Design Within Reach introduced the product line in May— on Risom’s 99th birthday. Risom came to America from Denmark in 1939, not quite 23 years old. I ask him what he saw, upon arriving here, in the way of the contemporary design he’d studied in Copenhagen, and he matter-of-factly says, “There was very little.” He found a job with Dan Cooper, on East 62nd Street—“an interior decorator of little value,” he recalls, “and I wouldn’t say he was a brilliant designer. But there was a showroom that would sell furniture and fabrics, and there were a few pieces, and they were not very exciting. So I told him that I would like to make a few drawings and see whether he would like to make them.” He did; they did. The neighborhood at the time was full of cabinetmaking shops, and the pieces were constructed and sold right in the neighborhood. “Architects were interested,” he says, “because there was nothing for them to buy.” What does he think of them today? “For that time, I think they were good.” And they are recognizably from the same hand as his later work: “They were what you’d call a Risom design.” I tap on a small table next to his chair, admiring it. “That’s about, oh, 1940s,” he says. “Three legs.” Or really two: One side is supported by a slab that pokes through the top, through a tidy little slot where you can slide a magazine. Later on, I look it up, thinking that I might like to own one, and find that originals are going for three grand. His breakthrough was meeting Hans Knoll, founder of the company that bore (and bears) his name. With Knoll as salesman and Risom as creator, they began to build a line and then put on a traveling Euro-furniture road show with their wives. “Knoll had a car, and I didn’t,” Risom recalls, “and we drove around the country to any architect who had shown any interest in our furniture in New York, and stopped wherever there were people who’d liked our things. I don’t think

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we had a catalogue or anything—this was very primitive. We had drawings of things we had done.” Did potential buyers find contemporary design alien or strange? “No—they liked it! They just didn’t have any way of buying it.” Knoll and Risom soon changed that. The furniture Risom made didn’t have the steeliness of Mies van der Rohe’s or, later on, the spaciness of Jacobsen’s or Eero Saarinen’s. His was an approachable, livable kind of mod. He worked mostly in wood—in the earliest days, he says, simply “because it was available.” For his first line with Knoll, in 1942, he designed a chair with curvy side frames (at first cut from softwood, because better stuff was all going to the war effort) and was casting about for a seat material. He settled on cotton straps of the type used in parachute packs, because he’d found that, of the miles of webbing the Army was buying, a great deal was being rejected because it couldn’t pass strength tests. It was, however, more than strong enough to make a springy, comfortable seat. The chair that resulted—you can still buy it from Knoll today, Model 654—is one of those designs that don’t date; it continues to be fresh without seeming strange. In fact, that’s a particular quality of Risom’s work. It looked sharp in a spanking-new interior, but you could also drop it into a traditional room, and it would blend in. Lyndon Johnson had a Risom swivel chair in the Oval Office, and it fit in just fine among the museum pieces. “Good furniture,” Risom says when I ask about mixing and matching, “is good with good furniture.” Risom today is sturdy in some ways, fading in others. After talking for a while, we head down the hall to lunch, and he’s robust, trundling along nicely with a cane, holding the room with that great snowy hair. He charms table-hoppers, flirts a bit with a neighbor, adopts the role of host, makes sure the food is to my liking. Macular degeneration is creeping up on him, though, and his hearing, too, is not what it was. Most annoying to him is that his eyesight now keeps him from sketching. “Once I was a mad drawing-maker, but I don’t do anything anymore.” (When I ask whether he ever tried working on a

Top: A settee by Jens Risom Design Inc., 1950s. Right: A walnut side table with a circular white laminate top is stacked atop an all-walnut version with a rectangular top. Both tables made in the 1950s or ’60s by Jens Risom Design Inc.

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computer, he responds, “Are we making a joke?”) For the new Ven line at DWR, Chris Hardy—who is literally young enough to be his great-grandson—did the heavy work of designing and rendering; Risom’s role has been to inspire, critique, and occasionally browbeat. At a recent review of prototypes, Sven tells me, Risom needed a few minutes to get himself oriented, but once he did, he immediately started picking the details apart, saying, “These edges are terrible— this is all wrong!” and explaining why. (The edges got fixed.) Talking with Risom, you quickly grasp that he was always a practical and forthright Dane, good at the business of design as well as the art of it. Ask him about designers he admired when he was young, and his emphasis is on furniture “that can be made”— manufactured, in quantity, without undue complication. When Frank Lloyd Wright met him, Wright preeningly asked what Risom thought of his furniture, which is legendarily attractive and legendarily uncomfortable; Risom responded, “Not much.” A few years ago, Risom’s daughter tells me, he was in the hospital for a bit and, soon after arriving, called his son-in-law, a doctor, and said, “I can’t stand this— can you talk to someone?” It was not a medical problem but an aesthetic one. “Well, I’ve never got that one before,” an administrator responded, “but if he really does want to move the furniture in his hospital room …” Most of Risom’s post-Knoll work was with the two firms he founded: Jens Risom Design, which he sold in 1970, and then another called Design Control. Richard Avedon shot his elegant and spare-looking advertising, which carried the slogan “The Answer Is Risom.” That was especially true in New Canaan, where not only Risom but also Philip Johnson and a clutch of design professionals settled in the 1940s and ’50s, making it the most design-forward suburb in America. Johnson’s Glass House complex, now a museum, is a short drive from The Inn, and Risom sits on its board. There’s a plan for a 100th birthday bash on the grounds next year.

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Three-drawer bar cart with door and wheels, by Jens Risom Design Inc. Shown in open and closed positions. Made in the early 1970s. All pieces shown, except those in the portrait of Risom, are from the John Sayles private collection.

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PHONE REVOLUTION Widely known as the Cobra phone, Ericsson’s “Ericofon,” first released in the 1950s, was the first one-piece unit on the market. Its ergonomic design, vivid colors, and its dial hidden in the base made it popular around the world BY MEGAN BOETTCHER PHOTOGRAPHY BY TOM GAUKEL

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ven though it’s not a mobile phone by today’s standards, the Ericofon—a slender and lightweight one-piece phone unit originally released in the 1950s—liberated users from the heavy handset-and-base models. Engineers at Swedish phone maker Ericsson began designing the Ericofon in the 1940s, and it took more than a decade for them to get it to production. World War II and changes in leadership put the project on hold for several years, but it resumed in 1949, with noted industrial designer Gosta Thames leading the development team. Thames insisted that the one-piece phone be entirely selfcontained, and he didn’t want it attached to a box on a wall. His persistence gave the phone greater maneuverability and laid the groundwork for today’s mobile phone designs. Continued

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According to the collectors site ericofon.com, Ericsson and other companies that manufactured the phone made Ericofons in 35 colors.

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Over the years, the Ericofon has received much praise from architects and designers and has been hailed as a significant industrial design achievement of the 20th century. The Museum of Modern Art in New York City keeps one in its permanent collection. The Ericofon was revolutionary for its functional (and beautiful) shape and for its color options. For the first time, consumers were able to shop for phones that reflected their tastes instead of simply taking whatever basic their local telephone company was offering. The Ericofon hit the American market at around the same time that General Electric began introducing appliances in bold colors, so the public was primed. The color optionsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;yellow, red, blue, 50

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and many more—were made possible by new thermoplastic technology. Ericsson took full advantage and churned out a rainbow of options. As an added bonus, the new plastic was more durable than the Bakelite that had been the standard for phones. For its local phone utility, Swedish Telecom, Ericsson offered five color choices. Other colors were marketed abroad. With the new shape and colors, consumers could now buy phones simply for their looks. From 1956 to 1982, Ericsson manufactured more than 2.5 million Ericofons in the Swedish city of Karlskrona. The phones were particularly popular in the Netherlands, Australia, and the U.S. Here in the U.S., the phones were sold through North Electric in Galion, Ohio. Sales quickly outpaced expectations. In 1961, Ericsson transferred all the manufacturing operations for the American market to North Electric. In the mid-’60s, push-button pads replaced the Ericofon’s original rotary dials. North Electric ceased production in 1972 as demand dropped off. Ericofon collectors are out there. And, with more interest than phones to go around, Ericofons in pristine condition and rare colors can sell for thousands of dollars. For collectors who are simply interested in the look of the phone for display purposes, they can find options as low as $40 through Etsy or eBay. Passionate Ericofon collectors seeking fully operational models can find them for approximately $100 to $300 on ericofon.com, a site run by avid collector Richard Rose. He sells, but he also makes repairs and shares his love and knowledge of the Ericofon with others. For a truly rare experience, the website sqnewton.com sells $600 Ericofons equipped with Bluetooth technology. This means you can connect your mobile device via Bluetooth and receive and make calls from a vintage phone! A fitting tribute to the phone that “got” mobile—albeit with cord attached—way back in the 1950s. The Ericofons shown here are from the John Sayles private collection.

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A souvenir Ektachrome transparency showing several iconic fair structures, including the Trylon, the Perisphere, and the “Four Freedoms” statues. $35-$50.

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WORLD OF TOMORROW Memories and memorabilia from the 1939-40 New York World’s Fair By DONALD-BRIAN JOHNSON

n early 1939, the threat of war hung over Europe, but the specter of global conflict had yet to reach American shores. With the dreary days of the Great Depression finally receding into memory, the country looked eagerly ahead. What would the future hold? Well, for one thing, the dazzling New York World’s Fair, which is celebrating its 75th anniversary. Billed as the “Dawn of a New Day,” the 1939-40 fair promised a fascinating glimpse of the “world of tomorrow.” For its 45 million visitors, the fair more than lived up to that heady promise. Continued

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From the mid-1800s well into the latter half of the 20th century, world’s fairs held on U.S. soil were the go-to, can’tmiss, gotta-see events. By 1939, easily a third of the nation’s population had, at one time or another, attended a world’s fair. There were no massive, open-all-year theme parks competing for tourist attention and pocket change. All wonders imaginable could be found clustered in one place—the fair! Looking for a taste of exotica? Pavilions celebrating far-off lands served up hearty helpings. Gleaming, massive statuary aped the stylings of ancient Greece and Rome but with modern twists. Technological marvels-to-come beckoned from the industrial buildings. The mighty Midway was awhirl with thrill rides, tempting taste treats, and spectacular stage shows (some for the whole family to enjoy, others “just for Dad”). The 1939-40 World’s Fair was a wonderland of adventure but a fleeting one. Once the gates closed for good, almost every majestic structure was dismantled. All that remained were memories…and, fortunately for collectors, souvenirs. Continued Right: A treasured keepsake: Mildred Anderson’s “1939 New York World’s Fair Officially Licensed Scrapbook.” Bottom Right: Just like Mildred Anderson, another first-time visitor to the Big Apple ponders the possibilities. New York in 3 Days and Three Glamorous Nights, 1939 guidebook. Cover illustration by Robert E. Lee. $25-$35. Bottom Left: How to find your way around the fair: hardcover “Official Guide Book 1939.” 200 pages complete with photos and maps. $30-$35.

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Something to remember it by: “The World of Tomorrow” booklet containing 56 pages of black-and-white fair photos. $15-$20.

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Off to See the World

In 1939, a trip to New York was a grand adventure (and to my way of thinking, it still is). Nowadays, we hop (all right, trudge) onto a plane, arriving at our destination in relatively short order. For cost-conscious 1939-ers, however, plane rides were an unattainable luxury. The preferred budget-friendly means of travel for a lengthy trip was by rail. Capitalizing on the expected appeal of the New York fair, tour promoters put together affordably priced travel-bytrain packages, combining fair visits with stops at other East Coast hot spots. In September 1939, Chicago career gal Mildred Anderson saw an ad for an “AllExpense-Paid Eight-Day Deluxe Tour” offered by Powers Tours (“America’s Old Reliable”). For just $49 (yes, you read that right), Anderson had quite a trip in store: Niagara Falls, Manhattan, Philadelphia, Atlantic City, Washington, D.C., Mount Vernon, and the Cumberland Mountains. The tour’s star attraction, of course, was the New York World’s Fair, and Powers Tours went all-out in glamorizing this once-in-a-lifetime event: “Space does not permit us an opportunity to tell you of the magnitude of this great spectacle, but here you will see a world of wonders in two hundred buildings. The Chicago Fair could be put in one corner of this mighty exhibit, which cost—just think—one hundred and fifty million dollars, and covers over twelve hundred acres. It is breathtaking in immensity, with cascading fountain pools…a great amusement area facing a 280-acre lagoon…and a prophecy of the future in homes, transportation, fashions, foods, science, chemistry, and television. Truly, the World’s Fair is a sight worth going a long way to see!” Powers Tours wasn’t alone in its enthusiasm. Anderson agreed with its assessment wholeheartedly— and we’re not just assuming. Like many travelers of the time, she kept a scrapbook, which I was lucky enough to acquire at a recent garage sale. Before blogs, tweets, Pinterest, and Facebook, folks tracked life’s high points the old-fashioned way—carefully pasting scraps of memorabilia in an album as a sort of visual diary. Anderson’s “1939 New York World’s Fair Officially 56

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Opposite: 1939 Powers Tours brochure, from Mildred Anderson’s scrapbook. Total tour price: just $49! $5-$10. Top Row: Circular brass pin with cutout images of the Trylon and the Perisphere, 1-inch diameter, $5-$10; A souviner pin from “Billy Rose Aquacade” features a cutout image of a diver, 1½-inch diameter, $75-$100; Anderson qualified for one of these: 1939 celluloid “I Was There” button, approximatelyinch diameter, $10-$15.Second Row: The Syracuse Ornamental Company, better known as “Syroco,” released a series of souvenir novelties celebrating the fair, including this thermometer, 2¾ x 3 inches. $25-$35, photo by Ray Hanson; Small rectangular brass plaque, approximately 2¼ x ¾ inches, $15-$20. Third Row: Souvenir ashtray by Syroco, 2½ inches square, $20-$30, photo by Ray Hanson; Goodrich Tire ashtray, a replica of the “Goodrich Silvertown” featured at the fair, 6¼-inch diameter, $20-$30. Bottom Row: Handled scalloped-edge dish with various scenes of the fair, 6-inch diameter, $25-$35, Jan McKelvie collection; Reliving the memories with a 1939 souvenir plate by Tiffany, 10-inch diameter, $40-$50; 1940 souvenir plate by Homer Laughlin, decoration by Charles Murphy, 10-inch diameter, $100-$125.

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Souvenir slide depicting the “Court of States.” $25-$35.

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Ideal for any gent’s dresser: Syroco brush set. $75-$95. Photo by Ray Hanson.

Souvenir Kodachrome transparency depicting the “Rider of the Elements” statue designed by Chester Beech. $50-$75.

Licensed Scrapbook” is jam-packed with memory-joggers: tickets; fliers; programs; napkins; matchbooks; placemats; salt, pepper, and sugar packets; hotel soap wrappers, stationery; maps; menus; coasters; bottle labels; and pencils. Each item, of course, was brightly emblazoned with a logo trumpeting its origin. But Anderson didn’t stop there. In addition to the souvenirs, she typed out a day-by-day synopsis of her exploits. Thirteen single-spaced, legal-sized pages detail her journey, from boarding the train in Chicago (“The food and accommodations are excellent; the people in the tour are high-class and friendly; everyone is in a holiday mood”) to bidding her new friends a fond farewell eight days later (“It was all more wonderful than I had imagined, and we had not a single travel anxiety. Certainly well worth the money”). Although captivated by the grandeur of Niagara Falls (“simply stupendous”) and entranced by the glitter of Broadway (“strolling down The Great White Way, we soon felt as ‘at home’ as any New Yorker”), Anderson saved most of her admiration for the pièce de résistance: the Fair!

What a Wonderful World

Greeting fair visitors were two massive structures that became icons of its modernistic thrust: the 610-foottall “Trylon,” a towering needle-like pyramid, and its companion piece, the “Perisphere,” an enormous globe housing the “City of Tomorrow.” Anderson was properly impressed: “The floor on which we stood revolved, denoting the cycle of one day, and as we looked below we saw a well-laid out city with the factories and business centers in the middle, and the homes and apartment houses in the suburban districts. As the floor continued to revolve, the light faded, it grew darker, and the stars appeared. Looking up, we heard people singing, and saw them on a screen marching happily. It was a thrilling exhibit—a perfect city, and all of its people were happy and contented. Oh, and the musical accompaniment was directed by Andre Kostelanetz.” With so much to see, and only a short time to see it in, (after all, there were all August/September 2015

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those other destinations to cram into eight days), Anderson packrat neighbors). The best sources are specific auction had to pick and choose. Among her fair favorites: the Lagoon sites, such as Andy Kaufman’s worldsfairauction.com, devoted of Nations (“Oh the lights! The fireworks! The waters!”) and entirely to the sale of memorabilia from world’s fairs. Due to the Telephone Building (“I had a test made of my telephone mass production, many items remain surprisingly affordable. For today’s collectors, New York World’s Fair souvenirs voice!”). The IBM Pavilion prompted some wishful thinking (“Wonder if I’ll ever have one of those electric typewriters?”), conjure up images of a pre-war world marching boldly while the Life Savers Parachute Jump prompted chills (“You into the future, eager to face the challenges ahead. With the onset of World War II, those challenges proved much wouldn’t catch me on that!”). There were also plenty of special attractions for her to choose greater than ever imagined. But thanks to optimism and a from. “Elsie the Cow” greeted guests at the Borden’s exhibit, can-do spirit—a spirit epitomized by the fair—America, its while “Billy The Pygmy Hippo,” once a pet of President neighbors around the globe—and Anderson, too—passed Calvin Coolidge, did the honors for Firestone Tires. Anderson successfully through the detour of the turbulent war years, and once more forged ahead. bypassed “Frank Buck’s Jungleland” Twenty-five years after the first New (“Although I would have liked to view York World’s Fair, a second fair blossomed ‘Monkey Mountain’”), the “Frozen in the same location. The “Perisphere” Alive Girl,” and the Michael Todd gave way to the “Unisphere.” Such 1939 “girlie” show Gay New Orleans (“just fair “firsts” as television, air conditioning, not for us”). Instead, she opted for fluorescent lights, View-Masters, nylon the spectacular Billy Rose Aquacade. stockings, and even those red-yellow-blue This watery wonder foreshadowed balloons on Wonder Bread wrappers, the popular Esther Williams movies now seemed old hat. A new “world of with its unique combo of synchronized tomorrow” beckoned, but the desire to swimming, popular music, lavish stage revel in it remained just as irresistible as and lighting effects, and waterfalls, it had in Anderson’s day. Travelers again water curtains, and water cascades poured into New York (although $49 (pumped in at 8,000 gushing gallons —Mildred Anderson tour packages were definitely a thing of per minute). Said Anderson: the past), stocking up on souvenirs and “This was a beautiful water carnival of filling scrapbooks with their own pieces swimming and stunts. In one number, the swimmers wore swim caps which must have been covered of time. And they said goodbye just as reluctantly as Mildred with phosphorus, because when the lights were turned off, the Anderson: “Our stay at the Fair had been filled with fun and interesting caps glowed in the dark! There were lots of sequences where the swimmers swam in formation to waltz time. The finale was very things to do, but there was so much more to experience! We were impressive, centered around a huge American flag. And the star of not quite ready to leave, yet leave we must. As our bus departed the Fairgrounds, we had to stop for some little time to allow hundreds it all was ‘Tarzan’ (Johnny Weissmuller)!” and hundreds of people to pass. People just like us, eager for their visit to ‘the greatest experience on earth.’ The beauty and grandeur of the Fair was so much more than I had expected. It will be etched Even sizable scrapbooks have their limits. Anderson and forever in my memory.” fellow fairgoers were soon forced to make room in their Ours too, Mildred. suitcases for three-dimensional souvenirs. Among the abundant array of fair items: photos, pins, vases, guide Photos courtesy of Andy Kaufman (worldsfairauction.com) unless booklets, patches, plaques, ashtrays, compacts, coloring otherwise noted. Digital photo restorations by Hank Kuhlmann. books, bookmarks, trays, vases, brush sets, and dresser boxes. Donald-Brian Johnson is the co-author of numerous books on design Commemorative china plates were issued to mark each year and collectibles, including Postwar Pop, a collection of his columns. of the fair. While many of the licensed items were uncredited, numerous design “names” also contributed their talents, making sure souvenir stands stayed well stocked. Prominent among them: Wedgwood, Lenox, Syroco, and even Tiffany. In addition to the inevitable paper goods, other mediums Anderson missed this of fair expression included pottery, glass, metal, and wood. one: souvenir program Many pieces were adorned with the Trylon/Perisphere logo. from “Michael Todd Such items were never meant for longevity, and over the Presents Gay New years many were discarded. At 75 years on, those remaining Orleans.” The interior often show the ravages of time, and you won’t find many includes 16 pages turning up at garage sales (unless you have very long-lived, of showgirl photos. $25-$35.

“My, the fair was

interesting! And we

saw just as much of it as we could!”

A World of Possibilities

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Top: Showroom-shiny: The interior of the 1947 Chrysler Windsor. Right: The 1947 Chrysler Windsor had plenty of room for a large and powerful engine. From the George Eckert collection.

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Automania Self-driving cars might soon arrive at a dealer near you, but vintage cars and their collectors aren’t going away

STORY AND PHOTOS BY DONALD-BRIAN JOHNSON

ince Henry Ford’s first Model T rolled off the Detroit assembly line in 1908, the world’s love affair with the “horseless carriage” has been something to sing about. Vintage autos hold an irresistible appeal for those who long for the days before power steering, GPS, and, in some cases, even windshields. Although automobiles had been introduced in the late 19th century, the Model T was the first affordable auto. Short on frills, but long on durability, the inexpensive “T” meant that middle-class folks—the vast majority of the potential buying public—could put away the horse and buggy and get behind the wheel. During the nearly two-decadeslong production run (1908-1927) of the Model T, more than 15 million were manufactured. During that span, the production line turned out a car every three minutes. Continued August/September 2015

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The popularity and reliability of the Model T made good on Henry Ford’s initial promise: “I will build a car for the great multitude. It will be constructed of the best materials, by the best men to be hired, after the simplest designs that modern engineering can devise. But it will be so low in price that no man making a good salary will be unable to own one.” (An even more famous Ford quote: “Any customer can have a car painted any color that he wants, as long as it’s black.” Until 1914, however, black was one of the colors a Model T did not come in.) With the Model T in production, Ford believed he had fully satisfied his customers’ needs and wants. By 1928, though, consumers were in the mood for more. What Ford viewed as “luxuries” (electric starters, more powerful engines, cosmetic enhancements), other

manufacturers touted as “essentials.” Buyers bought into the hype, and Ford realized that he needed to give consumers what they wanted. In 1928, he introduced his “Model A.” Ford had actually started off in 1903 with an unsuccessful Model A, working his way down through the alphabet until hitting on the blockbuster Model T. But since the 1928 Model A was trumpeted as a new beginning for Ford, it was back to the beginning of the alphabet. This “new and improved” Ford was an immediate hit with buyers, even inspiring a popular song, “Henry’s Made A Lady Out Of Lizzie.” Even better, it came in four colors! Of course, Ford wasn’t the only auto manufacturer working the early-20thcentury market, even if at times it seemed so. Oldsmobile, Buick, Chrysler, and other venerable names attracted hordes

Right: 1921 Model T from the Don Skaggs collection. Opposite Right: A 1931 Model A pickup from the Doug and Vicki Heeren collection. Opposite Bottom: 1929 Ford Model A Special Coupe from the Don and Karen Noudell collection. Below: Autos await their audience at the Vintage Wheels At The Fort show in Omaha.

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of buyers at the time, and these makes continue to attract hordes of present-day collectors. But what guides the choice? In the words of collector Bill Haire, “what you restore is what you remember.” For many, the fascination with vintage cars starts early on and includes the challenge of restoring “heaps” to their original, sparkling showroom condition. Barney Deden of Omaha’s Meadowlark Model A Ford Club is a longtime collector and restorer. Here’s how it all began for him: “How do people find themselves bitten by the antique auto bug? Well, many of us had our first exposure to an old car while teenagers, the age when most young men seem to be attracted to autos. “In 1957, when I was a sophomore in high school and growing up on a farm, my younger brother and I gave a neighboring farmer $5 for a 1929 Model A, which I found out later was a ‘Special Coupe.’ “The farmer had converted the ‘A’ into a field wagon. At the end of the farming

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season, the engine failed him, so he parked the car under a tree and used a tree branch to hoist out the engine. He decided to give up on repairs and sold us the car ‘where is and as is.’ After closing the deal, my brother and I took a farm truck to the ‘shade tree garage’ and towed the car out from under the tree, then sifted through the dirt to find the engine parts where the farmer had dropped them. We took the car, and several bushel baskets of parts, back to our farm shop. “Everyone except my brother and I thought this was nothing but a piece of junk. We spent most of our spare time the following fall and winter putting the car back together. A piece of sheet metal was used to cover the missing roof, several colors of leftover paint covered the bare metal, and old parts scavenged from friends and neighbors were lifesavers to two teenagers who knew nothing about Model A Fords. “During the remainder of our high school and college years, we drove the ‘A’ whenever we had the

Right: A 1925 Model T one-ton truck from the Deden collection. Photo courtesy of Barney and Patty Deden. Opposite Top: An early Model A woodie (a station wagon with wood side panels) dating from 1929, from the Greg Bowdin collection. Opposite Bottom: Ronald Iske and his “built from parts” 1924 Ford Model T—just 45 years in the making! Below: A 1914 Model T in “as found” condition and restored to showroom condition by Walt and Marilyn Kassube.

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opportunity—through mud holes, across fields hunting pheasants and rabbits, to country softball games, and to many other events. After college graduation, I went back to my home community to teach. I was so busy I had no time to drive the ‘A.’ It sat beside an obsolete manure spreader in an unused granary until 1998, when I brought it to Omaha and began what would be a three-year restoration project. I stripped it down to the frame and built it back to its original condition, with the addition of a rumble seat and a fendermounted spare tire. I did all the restoration, with the exception of the body and paintwork, and it was truly a labor of love. Those who love old cars—and get great satisfaction from transforming junk into beauty—will understand how the time, frustration, and skinned knuckles are justified by the final product. “When I finished the restoration, I sold the Model A to my brother for my out-of-pocket cost on the project, less $2.50 (his half of the original price). It’s back on the family farm where we towed it in 1957 but now enjoys a parking spot in a cozy garage.” Continued August/September 2015

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Deden’s “labor of love” is just one of many such stories. There’s Bob McKinney’s 1930 Ford “Huckster,” now reliving its glory days as an IGA delivery coupe…Walt Kassube’s 1914 Model T, manufactured a year before Nebraska even issued license plates (a state “registration number” is painted on the back)…Bill Haire’s elegant 1948 Plymouth “woodie” station wagon, originally owned by the greatgranddaughter of Cornelius Vanderbilt… and Ron Glooven’s 1942 Dodge Deluxe, with its unique “thermadore swags,” an early precursor of auto air conditioning. Each has been meticulously—and, yes, lovingly restored. While most restorer/collectors take pride in to-the-last-bolt restoration accuracy (autos entered in competition must, in fact, conform to official restoration standards), there are other paths to follow. Ronald Iske takes equal and justifiable pride in his 1924 68

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Model T. “Restored?” Ronald says, “Naw, I just built it from parts.” The retired rural route mailman and farmer always wanted a “T” because “that’s what my great-grandfather had.” His “from scratch” model comes complete with an original “Fat Man Steering Wheel,” hinged to accommodate even the heftiest drivers. Asked how long it took to come up with the finished product, Ronald thinks for a moment: “About 45 years,” long pause, “Well, I had to work, you know.” Like many of the restored autos, Ronald’s Model T runs like a dream, something he is more than happy to demonstrate. Car collecting isn’t solely for selftaught handymen. There are those who long for an auto “just like Granddad’s” but lack the mechanical know-how to make that happen. For those interested in learning, the information age means almost every “how-to” hint on car restoration (and

almost every part, whether new or refabricated) is available online. For those interested in leaving the learning to someone else, restoration and repair shops run a bustling business. Vintage autos can also be purchased in fully restored condition, although the cost will be considerably higher than if you do it yourself. Depending on make and condition, there are unrestored autos available for well under $1,000. A fully restored, showroom-fresh Model T can run more than $20,000. Continued Above: A 1950 Ford woodie wagon from the Greg Bowdin collection. Opposite Top: A 1957 Chevy from the Tom Johnson collection. Opposite Bottom: This 1948 Oldsmobile Model 66 is open and ready for full inspection by car enthusiasts, from the Steve Sell collection.

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Right: Interior detail, 1948 Plymouth woodie. Below: A high-end 1948 Plymouth woodie station wagon with vinyl roof, first owned by the Vanderbilts. Original woodies enjoyed their greatest popularity in California, where the climate was hospitable to wood. 1948 was the last year for the real-wood trim. Later models utilized wood-like vinyl panels. From the Bill Haire collection.

Time To Hit The Road

Collector clubs are a plus for those interested in restoring classic cars or even just learning more about them. Both domestically and internationally, there are clubs for almost every make and model. Many publish newsletters chock-full of interest: auto history, upcoming events (did you know the first vintage auto show dates back to 1931?), plus must-have meat-and-potatoes info: “where-to-find-it” and “how-to-do-it.” Even more importantly, these clubs offer a gathering spot for those with a common interest in autos. In the words of Barney Deden, they “generate a strong sense of camaraderie and lifetime friendship.” Many in-demand vehicles have now reached the 100-year mark, with others fast approaching that manufacturing milestone. As these were items to be used (outdoor use, at that), there was little protection against the elements (no “underbody rust protection sealant” way back when). It’s a wonder that so many of the cars have survived. Early models not traded-in or demolished were driven, pushed, or towed into whatever roomy storage shed or barn was handy. Forgotten, except by birds, mice, and the occasional hideand-seeker, vintage autos in “as-is” condition (unrestored junkers) have little appeal as collectibles. Painful to look at, or impossible to drive, their collectability comes not in what they are, but in the prospect of what they could become. Those who collect and restore vintage autos are eternal optimists, seeing past the dents, tears, and bird nests to the inherent possibilities. With many collectibles, the collector is just an observer. With vintage cars, collectors become active participants. “Why, with just a little elbow grease,” they enthuse, “that thing could be up and running like new!” 70

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And you know what? They’re almost always right. Autos shown in this article were on display during the 2014 Vintage Wheels at the Fort exhibition at Fort Omaha in Nebraska. This year’s event, again sponsored by the Douglas County Historical Society and the Meadowlark Model A Ford Club, is Sunday,

Aug. 16. Visit douglascohistory.org and meadowlarks.omahaneb.org. Photo Associate: Hank Kuhlmann. Research materials courtesy of Barney Deden. Donald-Brian Johnson is the co-author of numerous books on design and collectibles, including Postwar Pop, a collection of his columns. He drives a Jeep.

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Auntie’s Antique Mall........................................................ 27 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION

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Ball-B-Q

Owned by Jon Pearson, Omaha Where did you find your 1970s Ball-B-Q grill?

I spied it in a storefront display in a Chicago antique shop. I had been looking for one for a while but had never encountered one “in the wild.” Since it was featured prominently in the window, I assumed it either wasn’t for sale or it was going to be outrageously expensive. I was pleasantly surprised to learn it was within my range of what I’d pay. The added bonus—it was unused with the original instructions and cookbook.

Why do you love it?

It’s sort of irrational because I rarely grill out, but I’m drawn to artifacts from the 1950s barbecue fad. It speaks to a simpler, slower-paced time when friends and neighbors gathered together to relax and socialize. Plus, it signifies summer, which is always welcomed.

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How much did you pay? I think I paid $125 or $150.

Is that a vintage apron you’re wearing?

I’m wearing a deadstock [brand new, never worn] Westernthemed barbecue apron I found at Goodwill for 99 cents. It was with the fabrics—sometimes you can score some cool stuff in that aisle.

What other types of midcentury items do you collect?

I love vintage clothes (especially suits, jackets, boots, and shoes), anything midcentury-modern tiki (my tiki bar is packed to the gills with it), and any mod furnishings I can score. I love all the usual suspects—Herman Miller, Knoll, Heywood Wakefield, and Danish modern.

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