Historic Interpretation At The Ephrata Cloister EPHRATA (Lancaster Co.) Did you ever wonder how flax is turned into linen? How about what medicine was like for the soldiers in the Revo lution. Are you interested in colonial food preparation? Ever have a burning desire to know what a petticoat is and what it was used for? Or why people dressed the way they did in Colonial America? If you answered “yes” to any PUBLIC AUCTION ANTIQUE & CLASSIC I CARS, FIRE TRUCK, VINTAGE MOTORCYCLES & COLL. ANTIQUES Sat., Apr. 28,2001 9:30 A.M. Location; 8 Mi. N. of Stroudsburg (via Rt. 611), 25 Mi. N of Beth/Easton via Rt. 33N (to Bartonsville Exit 46 - Rt. 61 IN), or 1-80 to Exit 45-Rt. 61 IS, 1.5 Mi. below the “Crossings” at Rt. 611 & Stadden Rd., Monroe Co., Pa. Cars/Motorcvcles Etc.: 1920 Hudson touring car, 1919 mod. T Ford Huckster Truck, 1922 Ford Mod. T car, 1929 Chev. English Roadster, 1936 Chev 4 dr., 1941 Cadillac-4 dr., 1942 Chev. Fire Truck, 1946 Willys Army Jeep, 1973 Mercedes Benz 450 SL Convert., 1937 (red) & 1951 (blue) 45cc Harley Davidson Motorcycles, Horse drawn riding carriage & LARGE ASST. OF COLL. ANTIQUES - CALL FOR FULL LISTING. Terms: Cash/Pre approved check or bank letter of purchase approval. Doug/Tim Houser Aucts. AU-000446L Nfifi 610-799-2396 or 570-386-2191 *BSS m»-- : mm • -, w ”*■' ‘ *. r :les - 1930 Restored Ford Woodv Pickui me Vehii Anti Mack - Restored - chain drive with 1 1921 Stump Grinder Cat Diesel. As e , 1994 - Blaw Knox Model PFSIO - J.D. Diesel - 2200 Hrs., (2) Dresser Rollers - 5 ton - 4 cyl. - Diesel - 1989 - 1993 - rubber tire-tow type. (3) Pay Loaders - Dresser. (2) - 515 B’s (1) 515 C - 4&1 Bucket - Diesel, Cement Mixer - 1988 Int. - SIBOO - Zim Mixer Concrete Hydr. Mixer - 6 Wheel - DT 466 eng. - 5 speed with transfer case, 1986 C-30 - dual wh. - Auto 350 Gas - 75,000 Miles, 1995 Chevy 3500 - 4 wh. dr. - 454 - Auto. - single wheel, 1987 FBOO Ford Spray Truck - 5 sp. - Air Brakes 550 Tank - with Hose & Reels, 1987 Ford FBOO - 429 - 5 sp., 2 sp. axle - Air Brake (2) 9 ft. Highway Sanders with Power Angle - Frink 4-5 yds., 1993 Ford F 250 4 wh. dr. Auto, 1987 Ford F 25- Auto - with Power Angle Plow, 1966 Int. Fleetstar 2000 - Diesel - fifth wh. over road Tractor, (2) 1988 F 250 -4 wh. dr.. Rover #4 Compost Shredder- Cleaner - 4 cyl. Dietz eng. Diesel, Trailer -10 ton 900.15 Army Truck [el PI2S6SHD ;r- Mo( Dual Tires - Fifth Wheels - 20 1/2 Foot,. r 1989 - Multi-fuel all wh. dr. Deuce & 1/2 Dump, 1953 GMC Brush Truck - all of these questions, the Ephrata Cloister has an opportunity for you. On April 26 and April 28, from 10 a.m. to noon, the Ephra ta Cloister is offering historical interpretation seminars on four key Colonial topics: Flax to Linen, Practices and Tools of the 18th century Physician, The Food and Breads of the Times, and Clothing and the Life of the German Colonist in the 18th cen tury. TOWN OF BROOKHAVEN HIGHWAY DEPT. SATURDAY, MAY 12 • lo AM Sharp Rain or Shine • Viewing 8 a.m. Day of Sale Sale Location; Brookhaven Town Hwy. Dept, 1140 Old Town Rd., Coram, L. 1., N.Y. •*m •’ 1 t . i . a=aro ~ * 4/ »<*- PUBLIC AUCTION Antiques, Furniture, Cherry Grandfather’s Clock, Appliances, HH Goods, Pressed & Pattern Glass, Carnival Glass, China Pcs., Linens, Lg. Selection of Cookbooks, Thimbles, 300+ Avon Bottles, Lucy Bears, Tools SAT., APRIL 28,2001 * 9~am~| Lampeter Community Building, Lampeter, PA Rt. 741 behind Lampeter Fire Hall Sale For: M. MARTHA MYER ESTATE Agent for Owner MILLER 81 SIEGRIST AUCTIONEERS (717)687-6857 AU-1723L AUCTION *— '* /i'A/''** 1 £ -*miw • • Parade Vehicle, 19RR W.H.O. Tul ;al. tanl Interpreters will meet and greet visitors from all over the world. Join the team of Ephrata Cloister volunteers and interpret this fascinating story of German immigrants and Lancaster Coun ty history. The Ephrata Cloister is locat ed in Ephrata Borough on Route 322 at the intersection of Route 272. wh. dr. - Tandem Rears 6 cyl. - Gas, 1984 M.T. Trackless Articulating Tractor with 6 1/2 ft. Flail Mower- Sweeper & Snow Flower - 4 cyl. diesel. Blazers - (4) 1991’s - Chevy - Auto - 350 - with Plows - Auto’s - 1987 Ford Wgn., ‘B9 & ‘B4 Chevy Caprices, ‘B9 Pontiac Sta. Wagon., ‘74 Grand Marquis, Mercury - restored, Tarco Leaf Vac - Ind. - Approx. 15 with 318 Chrysler Engines - Trains - Grumman #llB - Beth >halt Paver (on display for years at Annual Grumman Picnic), 4 cyl. Engine #2 Fireball Express - Model T Engine (No Tracks) - was running 6-7 yrs. ago, ‘92 Chevy 1500 4x4 p/u. More equipment to be added. Terms: Cash, Certified Funds Day of Sale. All items to be paid in full day of sale (list subject to change). Directions: Exit 63 North off L.I.E. (North Ocean Ave.) to Old Town Rd., Make Right - 1 1/2 Blocks on Right Side. 631-734-6024 631-727-0542 This unsigned theorem watercolor on velvet sold at auction for $920 recently. Photo by Skinner Auctions, Boston, Mass. Antique Detective (Continued from Page B 28) theorems that have animals, birds, and butterflies in addition to the traditional basket of fruit. Pass up examples with rips, yel lowing or stains. Theorems were also used in mourning paintings. It is possible to date a theorem by the style of the bowl or basket holding floral or fruit arrange ments. For instance, pressed glass compotes weren’t made be fore the 1830 s. V www.amhrt.org ■&' Lancaster harming, Saturday, April 21,2001-829 The 1976 Bicentennial revived interest in making and collecting theorems. Many contemporary painters of theorems on velvet can command top dollar. Best known are David Ellinger and William Rank, both from Penn sylvania. Unfortunately, there me also fakes being passed off as old. Study museum examples, if pos sible, before investing too much money. r ~ ' Jim Mcßurnie, Auctioneer Cutchogue, L.l, NY 11935 ;e Calverton FI
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