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FRIDAY MARCH 1, 2024 • VOL. 54, NO. 9
Rose Valley Museum At Thunderbird Lodge A Glimpse Into Its History And Role Within The American Arts And Crafts Movement
The “Thunderbird” is terra cotta tile and was commissioned through Henry Chapman Mercer (1856-1930).
The Rose Valley Museum at Thunderbird Lodge was designed by architect William Lightfoot Price in 1901 using an 18th-century bank barn.
By Karl Pass Rose Valley is incredibly significant within the canon of the American Arts and Crafts movement. The historic borough outside
of Media, Pa., in Delaware County is today on the National Register of Historic Places. Rich in history, the area served as a major trade route corridor for Native Americans, a Quaker settlement and
The Rose Valley Museum at Thunderbird Lodge holds open house weekends for tours typically once per month. Visit its website for information. home to a series of agricultural and textile mills in the 18th and 19th centuries, as well as a grand experiment rooted in the vision of the Arts and Crafts movement. The origin story of Rose Valley
came about at the turn of the 20th century when prominent architect William Lightfoot Price acquired a large parcel of land forming an association in 1901. The Rose Valley Borough was later established
in 1923. Neighboring institution Swarthmore College was an early underwriter. An admirer of wellknown writers and scholars William Morris and John Ruskin, Price’s vision was that of the Arts and Crafts model or project, advocating handmade products and utopian ideals. In a nutshell, the movement, beginning in England, believed Victorian era industrialism was dehumanizing and produced poor quality goods. It was a reaction to the industrial revolution. In part a philosophy, the free thinkers of the movement believed personal responsibility, quality standards, creativity, and quality of life in general were on the decline. On this side of the Atlantic, Quakerism was prominent in Philadelphia, and tenets of their philosophy fell in line with this movement. The Rose Valley Association rented studio space and housing to craftsmen, writers, and other artisans. An arts gallery was in an old mill, later turned Continued on page 8
New Date For Elverson Old Tool Chest Comes Full Circle Antique Show By Karl Pass
Popular Event Set For June 15 And 16
The Elverson Antique Show will take place June 15 and 16 at Twin Valley High School.
The spring edition of the Elverson Antique Show will be held Saturday and Sunday, June 15 and 16, at the Twin Valley High School. The spring show, previously held in March, was moved to June in order to ensure the availability of the high school gym. The Elverson Show features dealers from the Mid-Atlantic, New England and Midwest. Feedback on the date change have been positive, easing concerns with possible bad weather in March and freeing schedules for other early spring shows. Continued on page 11
It was a cold and windy Sunday in January when Scott Garvie and his daughter decided to go antiquing. One of their stops was the 15,000-square-foot Historic Burlington Antiques and Art Emporium in Burlington City, N.J. While going up and down the aisles, the two stepped back in time, seeing vintage items from the 1950s and ‘60s, taking Garvie back to his childhood. They viewed items from the early 1900s and earlier 19th century antiques. Other items, such as Cracker Jack toys from the early 1930s, early cameras from the turn of the 20th century, coins from the 1800s and 1900s, early telephones, early advertising signs, and too many
other items to list were all looked over and for sale. Suddenly, Garvie saw an old carpenter’s tool chest that bore his father’s initials, “AG,” and the year “1953” was carved on the top. After a minute, he recognized it, sent a photo to his sister, and soon after, Continued on page 10
In This Issue SHOPS, SHOWS & MARKETS . . . . . . .
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SHOPS DIRECTORY . . . . . . .
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EVENT & AUCTION CALENDAR on page 10 AUCTIONEER DIRECTORY . . . on page 10 AUCTION SALE BILLS . . . . . on page 10
FEATURE ARTICLE: Horst Sells Moyer Birds - Page 4
CLASSIFIEDS . . . . . . . . . . . on page 11