There were tornado warnings issued for the region on Friday evening, but, Charlie and I soldiered on and made it to the 2019 Philadelphia Antiques and Arts Show at the Navy Yard.
I heard that the big tent where the show convened could withstand winds to 120 mph. I assumed, if the dealers felt comfortable bringing their choice inventory to display, then we should be ok! The rain pounded the tent for at least 30 minutes. However, all remained dry and convivial as we assembled to honor Laura Beach and her lifetime accomplishments.
Here are some highlights from the show.
The booth of Diana Bittel
The booth of Marcy Burns
The booth of David Schorsch
George Washington created from discarded computer keys, Guarisco Gallery
The booth of Elle Shushan
The booth of Lillian Nassau
The booth of Olde Hope
Fascinating German dressing table, made in Lancaster, PA using Philadelphia practices, the booth of Philip Bradley
Arthur Liverant announcing 2019 Award of Merit recipient, Laura Beach.
Lisa Hammell and author, Susan A. Hobbs, who is an expert on the artist Thomas Wilmer Dewing.
Daniel and Karen Olson, founders of the Antiques Dealers’ Association.
Charlie Hammell and Edwin Hild in front of Edwin’s booth, Olde Hope