The glass vessels and objects in the exhibit range from highly decorated drinking vessels to church reliquaries - highlighting the many uses of glass in medieval society, and the significance of the material to local economies, religious ceremonies and scientific developments.
“There exists a remarkable range of glass objects made for daily use which provide rare insight into a cross section of medieval society,” explains Dr. David Whitehouse, executive director of The Corning Museum of Glass and curator of this exhibition. “The objects in this exhibition trace the history of the Middle Ages in Europe through the lens of glassmaking. The story touches on politics, trade, urbanization and the disintegration of cities, religion, science, and technology - and highlights the importance of the material to the development of the world we know today. Its arc spans a period of 1,000 years - nearly one quarter of the history of glassmaking - and depicts the rise of glassmaking from a dark period of reduced knowledge to an era of innovation.”
Glassmaking saw its greatest era in the ancient world during the Roman Empire, when glassmakers used a rich variety of techniques to meet the demands of wealthy patrons. As the Roman Empire disintegrated and Europe became politically fragmented, there were fewer glassmaking centers. The demand for glass and other luxury goods was reduced, and many glassmaking techniques were lost. It was not until the late Middle Ages, with the rise of craft guilds and cities, that glassmaking techniques were revived, setting the stage for the next great era of glassmaking - the emergence of Venice as the principal glassmaking center in the Renaissance.
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“SMACK DAB IN THE MIDDLE: Design Trends of the Mid-20th Century” THIS MONTH: “PATRIOT-IQUES: WORLD WAR II HOMEFRONT MEMORIES
By Donald-Brian Johnson
“Remember Pearl Harbor”. . . “Say a Pray’r for the Boys Over There”. . . “Loose Lips Sink Ships”.
For readers of a certain vintage, those slogans immediately recapture, with vivid clarity, an epic time in America’s history: the World War II years of the 1940’s.
While the fighting went on overseas, literally every aspect of American life on “the homefront” was also touched by the war. Patriotism surged, as citizens were encouraged to bond together in pursuit of a common goal. Morale-boosting songs filled the airwaves. Hollywood stars crisscrossed the nation promoting bond sales. And, even the most humdrum elements of daily domestic life in the United States were significantly affected by the war effort.
Memorabilia from the World War II homefront comes in many forms. There are sentimental favorites - the lovingly inscribed scarves, pillows, and “sweetheart” pins, bought by military men for the girls back home. There are household hard goods, such as illustrated milk bottles urging guzzlers to “Keep ‘Em Flying,” by investing in war bonds. There are also recordings, sheet music, and movies, featuring such iconic figures as Glenn Miller, the Andrews Sisters, and Kate Smith, which offered a welcome respite from day-to-day uncertainty.
For readers of a certain vintage, those slogans immediately recapture, with vivid clarity, an epic time in America’s history: the World War II years of the 1940’s.
While the fighting went on overseas, literally every aspect of American life on “the homefront” was also touched by the war. Patriotism surged, as citizens were encouraged to bond together in pursuit of a common goal. Morale-boosting songs filled the airwaves. Hollywood stars crisscrossed the nation promoting bond sales. And, even the most humdrum elements of daily domestic life in the United States were significantly affected by the war effort.
Memorabilia from the World War II homefront comes in many forms. There are sentimental favorites - the lovingly inscribed scarves, pillows, and “sweetheart” pins, bought by military men for the girls back home. There are household hard goods, such as illustrated milk bottles urging guzzlers to “Keep ‘Em Flying,” by investing in war bonds. There are also recordings, sheet music, and movies, featuring such iconic figures as Glenn Miller, the Andrews Sisters, and Kate Smith, which offered a welcome respite from day-to-day uncertainty.
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Ask Joe
Dear Joe:
I have a copy of Adventure Comics No. 210, March 1955 Superboy. I Googled Superboy and although there were many issues listed, this particular one was not. It is also about Krypto (Superboy’s dog) and his super powers. Also in the magazine were stories about Aquaman and Green Arrow. Any information would be appreciated.
Thank you,
G. B.
Birchwood Manor Summer Antiques Show
I have a copy of Adventure Comics No. 210, March 1955 Superboy. I Googled Superboy and although there were many issues listed, this particular one was not. It is also about Krypto (Superboy’s dog) and his super powers. Also in the magazine were stories about Aquaman and Green Arrow. Any information would be appreciated.
Thank you,
G. B.
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Birchwood Manor Summer Antiques Show
July 30, 31, And August 1
Longest Running JMK Show And Oldest Antiques Show In New Jersey
JMK Shows announces the Summer Antiques Show at Birchwood Manor just north of Morristown in Whippany, New Jersey, on July 30, 31, and August 1. The show includes a hundred exhibitors offering outstanding quality and variety, with a focus on affordable prices.
Antiques of all types will be on display, including American & Continental furnishings, silver, paintings, vintage fashions, Art Deco, lighting, jewelry, art glass, scientific instruments, watches, porcelain, and much more. The event encompasses every inch of space on Birchwood Manor’s expansive first floor - including two ballrooms, two cocktail lounges, and the Greenery.
“People love coming to Birchwood,” said Allison Kohler, Director of JMK Shows. “Besides the beautiful grounds, the chandeliers, and lunch in the outstanding dining room, coming to the Birchwood Manor Summer Antiques Show is a fabulous way to shop for a day in air-conditioned comfort. It’s a destination for show-goers.”
In addition to its distinguished roster of exhibitors, the show features an expert glass repair clinic, vintage trunk restoration clinic, a silver matching service, expert porcelain and pottery restoration by Louis Pirrello, and a certified appraisal clinic by Linda Roberts from White Orchid Appraisals, at just $5 per item. China mending service “while you wait” is available on Saturday and Sunday only.
Collector Chats
The Rise Of Turquoise
Antiques of all types will be on display, including American & Continental furnishings, silver, paintings, vintage fashions, Art Deco, lighting, jewelry, art glass, scientific instruments, watches, porcelain, and much more. The event encompasses every inch of space on Birchwood Manor’s expansive first floor - including two ballrooms, two cocktail lounges, and the Greenery.
“People love coming to Birchwood,” said Allison Kohler, Director of JMK Shows. “Besides the beautiful grounds, the chandeliers, and lunch in the outstanding dining room, coming to the Birchwood Manor Summer Antiques Show is a fabulous way to shop for a day in air-conditioned comfort. It’s a destination for show-goers.”
In addition to its distinguished roster of exhibitors, the show features an expert glass repair clinic, vintage trunk restoration clinic, a silver matching service, expert porcelain and pottery restoration by Louis Pirrello, and a certified appraisal clinic by Linda Roberts from White Orchid Appraisals, at just $5 per item. China mending service “while you wait” is available on Saturday and Sunday only.
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Collector Chats
The Rise Of Turquoise
And The Return Of Indian Jewelry
I dearly love Navajo jewelry, and continue to write about it as one of the truly undervalued areas that can be collected in today’s marketplace. Indian jewelry represents beauty, hand-craftsmanship, and great rarity, all rolled into one. Unfortunately, there is a substantial amount of cheap and bad Indian (and Indian-type jewelry) on the marketplace today, and that makes assessing good pieces much more difficult.
So, a few quick hints on collecting antique Indian jewelry:
1) Pawned Jewelry is not necessarily good jewelry. All it takes is a stack of old pawn shop tags, and anyone can easily take ugly jewelry and imbue it with instant provenance - thereby clouding the viewer’s impression of the pieces. Look past pawn tags to see if the piece is real or not.
2) Generally, older pieces are not signed, and thus often bring lesser prices. Signing jewelry is a relatively modern phenomenon, and was done in response to buyer demands as well as to take the edge off the cheap, unsigned jewelry produced by non-Indians. Connoisseurship trumps names!
So, a few quick hints on collecting antique Indian jewelry:
1) Pawned Jewelry is not necessarily good jewelry. All it takes is a stack of old pawn shop tags, and anyone can easily take ugly jewelry and imbue it with instant provenance - thereby clouding the viewer’s impression of the pieces. Look past pawn tags to see if the piece is real or not.
2) Generally, older pieces are not signed, and thus often bring lesser prices. Signing jewelry is a relatively modern phenomenon, and was done in response to buyer demands as well as to take the edge off the cheap, unsigned jewelry produced by non-Indians. Connoisseurship trumps names!
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Delaware Summer Antiques Show
On Sunday, August, 1, spend the day at the second indoor Delaware Summer Antiques Show, which will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Nur Shrine Temple, Route 13/198 South DuPont Highway, New Castle, Delaware. Sixty of the best antiques and collectibles dealers from the region will be offering a wide variety of merchandise sure to please enthusiasts and shoppers with varied tastes, according to promoters, Richard D’Amico and Brent Stokes.
Vintage furnishings, artifacts, jewelry, porcelain, ephemera, memorabilia, glassware, advertising, pottery, collectibles and toys will be featured.
This is an all-weather event. The show location is convenient to I-95, I-295 and US Route 40, three miles from the Delaware Memorial Bridge. Food available, Free parking, Many bargains. Admission is $4, $10 for 9 a.m. Early Buyers.
Fun Fair Frenzy
‘The Happiest Show On Earth’
Vintage furnishings, artifacts, jewelry, porcelain, ephemera, memorabilia, glassware, advertising, pottery, collectibles and toys will be featured.
This is an all-weather event. The show location is convenient to I-95, I-295 and US Route 40, three miles from the Delaware Memorial Bridge. Food available, Free parking, Many bargains. Admission is $4, $10 for 9 a.m. Early Buyers.
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Fun Fair Frenzy
‘The Happiest Show On Earth’
Philly Expo Center, October 9 And 10
By Norman Schaut, Producer
Three hours before the box office opened in March of 1986, an anxious line stretched down the boardwalk for eight city blocks and continued to build until all attendance records for the huge convention center were broken.
Our “Atlantique City” didn’t grow into the largest indoor antique and collectibles fair in the world, it started that way, thanks to the biggest advertising campaign ever to support a collector’s event anywhere in this country. It would have been difficult to find a single antiques publication that did not herald the megashow’s arrival.
Bill Kent of The New York Times reported that 50,000 enthusiasts bought tickets every spring and fall. That was three and a half times the attendance of Miss America in the same venue.
Last December, Key Features Syndicate announced the creation of our new fair and full-page photo features appeared around the world. Within six weeks, we received contract requests from 37 states plus Canada, England, Germany, Austria, France, The Netherlands and Japan. Even at its zenith, our Boardwalk show never generated this much excitement in so short a time. By mid-March, we ran out of what I thought would be an eight-month supply of dealer kits. At present, all corners are reserved and only the three smallest booth sizes are available.
Our “Atlantique City” didn’t grow into the largest indoor antique and collectibles fair in the world, it started that way, thanks to the biggest advertising campaign ever to support a collector’s event anywhere in this country. It would have been difficult to find a single antiques publication that did not herald the megashow’s arrival.
Bill Kent of The New York Times reported that 50,000 enthusiasts bought tickets every spring and fall. That was three and a half times the attendance of Miss America in the same venue.
Last December, Key Features Syndicate announced the creation of our new fair and full-page photo features appeared around the world. Within six weeks, we received contract requests from 37 states plus Canada, England, Germany, Austria, France, The Netherlands and Japan. Even at its zenith, our Boardwalk show never generated this much excitement in so short a time. By mid-March, we ran out of what I thought would be an eight-month supply of dealer kits. At present, all corners are reserved and only the three smallest booth sizes are available.
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PITCA Holds Annual Convention
The “Pressing Iron and Trivet Collectors of America” (PITCA) will hold its 26th Annual Convention at the Casino Aztar Hotel, Evansville, Indiana, on August 6 and 7, 2010. This annual convention is the premier gathering of all Iron Collectors with members and guests attending from across the United States and abroad. The convention this year will be honored with three renowned authors in attendance: David Irons, Lynn Rosack, and Jay Raymond.
This year the convention theme will be all about “Friendship” within the Iron Community. The convention attendees will have a full week of activities before the actual convention starts on Friday, August 6. There will be a visit to a LST WWII War Ship, shopping at Chico’s at the mall, plus a baseball game with the Evansville Otters at Bosse Field, one of the oldest baseball fields in the United States, plus many more activities.
On August 4 and 5, 2010, one thousand Irons from the collections of Mr. and Mrs. Buck Carson and Mr. and Mrs. David Irons will be auctioned off at the Casino Aztar Hotel. The auction will be conducted by Simmons and Company Auctioneers out of Kansas City, Missouri. The auction will be on Live Proxibid.com.
PITCA was founded on July 22, 1984, in Owatonna, Minnesota. The club was organized exclusively for educational, fellowship and literary purposes in the personal and private collection and study by its membership of Sad Irons and related items; and to foster national and international amateur association and fellowship among and between private collectors of Sad Irons. The club membership lists more than 300 families with members from 42 states, Australia, Canada, England, France, Germany, Spain, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Switzerland and Romania. The club’s quarterly newsletter, “Pressing News” serves as an information exchange about pressing irons. In addition, much laundry-related articles, books and pamphlets maybe borrowed by stateside members from the club’s lending library.
The Annville Antique Station
This year the convention theme will be all about “Friendship” within the Iron Community. The convention attendees will have a full week of activities before the actual convention starts on Friday, August 6. There will be a visit to a LST WWII War Ship, shopping at Chico’s at the mall, plus a baseball game with the Evansville Otters at Bosse Field, one of the oldest baseball fields in the United States, plus many more activities.
On August 4 and 5, 2010, one thousand Irons from the collections of Mr. and Mrs. Buck Carson and Mr. and Mrs. David Irons will be auctioned off at the Casino Aztar Hotel. The auction will be conducted by Simmons and Company Auctioneers out of Kansas City, Missouri. The auction will be on Live Proxibid.com.
PITCA was founded on July 22, 1984, in Owatonna, Minnesota. The club was organized exclusively for educational, fellowship and literary purposes in the personal and private collection and study by its membership of Sad Irons and related items; and to foster national and international amateur association and fellowship among and between private collectors of Sad Irons. The club membership lists more than 300 families with members from 42 states, Australia, Canada, England, France, Germany, Spain, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Switzerland and Romania. The club’s quarterly newsletter, “Pressing News” serves as an information exchange about pressing irons. In addition, much laundry-related articles, books and pamphlets maybe borrowed by stateside members from the club’s lending library.
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The Annville Antique Station
Keeps Changing And Growing
Having just finished a new renovation project and finding a new auctioneer, the Annville Antique Station in Annville, Pennsylvania, continues to turn things up. “If you’re driving North on I-81,” says manager Andrew Schoenberger, “you’ll see their billboard just past the one mile Annville exit sign. At this point, you’re only two turns and 6 miles away from there. The Antique Station is located 30 minutes from Adamstown, Lancaster, and Harrisburg, as well only 15 minutes from Hershey or the Pennsylvania Turnpike and they are just four miles off of Route 322.”
Located at 1251 East Main Street, Annville, Pennsylvania, Annville Antique Station has about 30,000 square feet of antiques, collectibles, consignment, furniture, unique primitives, cut/pressed glass, supplies (tags, loupes, stickers, jewelry stands, coin tubes/sleeves, magazine sleeves etc.), sports memorabilia, military artifacts, cars, trains, lamps, watches, sterling/gold, cast iron, paper artifacts, postcards, tables and much more. To see pictures or to get more information, visit them online at www.annvilleantiques.com.
Roy D. Shirk Auctioneers will be the new auctioneer at the Station. “He has a great name around the area,” says Andrew Schoenberger. “Roy is the most honest and trustworthy auctioneer I know. We are so excited for his presence in the area. I’ve been trying to get him here for almost two years now. He’s worked alongside another well-respected auctioneer, Nelson Ebersole. These guys know what they’re doing and they respect their customers. They somehow get the best items at their auctions.” His first auction will be Tuesday, August 3. The doors will open around 3 or 4 p.m. Call (717) 867-4400 to find out the exact time; and look for more information on AuctionZip.com. “This is going to be the start of a very good thing!” exclaims Schoenberger.
The Annville Antique Station has over 60 dealers. There are only two display cases still available (at $75 per month). The Station is looking for a few good dealers. There are no mandatory working days, contracts are month to month, each dealers is allowed 6 pieces of consignment separate from their booths and they are open 7 days a week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The rent is some of the lowest in the area, at $1.65 per square foot. Any new dealer will get a special rate of $1.35 per square foot until the end of 2010. “There are only a few booths left, and with prices that low they may not last long,” says Schoenberger.
Located at 1251 East Main Street, Annville, Pennsylvania, Annville Antique Station has about 30,000 square feet of antiques, collectibles, consignment, furniture, unique primitives, cut/pressed glass, supplies (tags, loupes, stickers, jewelry stands, coin tubes/sleeves, magazine sleeves etc.), sports memorabilia, military artifacts, cars, trains, lamps, watches, sterling/gold, cast iron, paper artifacts, postcards, tables and much more. To see pictures or to get more information, visit them online at www.annvilleantiques.com.
Roy D. Shirk Auctioneers will be the new auctioneer at the Station. “He has a great name around the area,” says Andrew Schoenberger. “Roy is the most honest and trustworthy auctioneer I know. We are so excited for his presence in the area. I’ve been trying to get him here for almost two years now. He’s worked alongside another well-respected auctioneer, Nelson Ebersole. These guys know what they’re doing and they respect their customers. They somehow get the best items at their auctions.” His first auction will be Tuesday, August 3. The doors will open around 3 or 4 p.m. Call (717) 867-4400 to find out the exact time; and look for more information on AuctionZip.com. “This is going to be the start of a very good thing!” exclaims Schoenberger.
The Annville Antique Station has over 60 dealers. There are only two display cases still available (at $75 per month). The Station is looking for a few good dealers. There are no mandatory working days, contracts are month to month, each dealers is allowed 6 pieces of consignment separate from their booths and they are open 7 days a week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The rent is some of the lowest in the area, at $1.65 per square foot. Any new dealer will get a special rate of $1.35 per square foot until the end of 2010. “There are only a few booths left, and with prices that low they may not last long,” says Schoenberger.
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Vintage Advertising Characters Subject Of New Book
AD BOY: Vintage Advertising with Character By Warren Dotz and Masud Husain, is published by Ten Speed Press.
There is a classic axiom among admen: "Don’t sell the steak, sell the sizzle." In other words - don’t sell the product, sell the feeling - it isn’t about what’s for sale, it’s about the emotional response of the customer who’s being courted.
That’s one reason why the postwar economic boom launched a generation of charming, cheeky, and relentlessly cheerful critters and characters that found their way into our homes - and our hearts - in print, on television, and on packaging. Some took detours that reflected the times (Elsie the Cow was sent into outer space in 1958). Some were fashion victims who survived (remember hippy Hush Puppies?). An some are no longer with us (the Frito Bandito was finally brought to justice in 1971). These endearingly offbeat characters are as fresh and entertaining today as they were creatively inspired in decades past.
Informative and entertaining, Ad Boy features over 500 of the most outrageous and hilarious characters from one of the largest collections of advertising character art in the country. Each chapter is dedicated to a different theme and gives a glimpse of how companies utilized and adapted their advertising mascots in the 50’s 60’s, and 70’s. Ad Boy is a fabulous resource for illustrators, graphic designers, advertising enthusiasts, and nostalgia buffs.
There is a classic axiom among admen: "Don’t sell the steak, sell the sizzle." In other words - don’t sell the product, sell the feeling - it isn’t about what’s for sale, it’s about the emotional response of the customer who’s being courted.
That’s one reason why the postwar economic boom launched a generation of charming, cheeky, and relentlessly cheerful critters and characters that found their way into our homes - and our hearts - in print, on television, and on packaging. Some took detours that reflected the times (Elsie the Cow was sent into outer space in 1958). Some were fashion victims who survived (remember hippy Hush Puppies?). An some are no longer with us (the Frito Bandito was finally brought to justice in 1971). These endearingly offbeat characters are as fresh and entertaining today as they were creatively inspired in decades past.
Informative and entertaining, Ad Boy features over 500 of the most outrageous and hilarious characters from one of the largest collections of advertising character art in the country. Each chapter is dedicated to a different theme and gives a glimpse of how companies utilized and adapted their advertising mascots in the 50’s 60’s, and 70’s. Ad Boy is a fabulous resource for illustrators, graphic designers, advertising enthusiasts, and nostalgia buffs.
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Wade Summer Fest Begins July 30
Wade collectors and vendors will once again make the Radisson Hotel in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, the meeting place for Wade Summer Fest. Festivities for this 2010 Fest begin on July 30, with the ever popular Ice Cream Social hosted by Pat and Gary Keenan.
Saturday, July 31, doors will open at 9 a.m. in the Exhibition Hall, revealing over 85 tables of Wade collectibles ranging from the earlier art pottery on down to those little Red Rose Tea Animals. The frenzy will continue on Sunday with the traditional Sell n' Swap tables for those who just want to do a bit of trading from personal collections.
Of course, Jenny Wright will be flying ‘across the big pond’ representing the International Wade Collectors Club.
C & S Ceramics will be in their usual corner and collectors can count on surprises from them, too. This year they will be offering a Fantasy Betty Boop Whimsie, among other things.
Saturday, July 31, doors will open at 9 a.m. in the Exhibition Hall, revealing over 85 tables of Wade collectibles ranging from the earlier art pottery on down to those little Red Rose Tea Animals. The frenzy will continue on Sunday with the traditional Sell n' Swap tables for those who just want to do a bit of trading from personal collections.
Of course, Jenny Wright will be flying ‘across the big pond’ representing the International Wade Collectors Club.
C & S Ceramics will be in their usual corner and collectors can count on surprises from them, too. This year they will be offering a Fantasy Betty Boop Whimsie, among other things.
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