Joyce Davis’ Rugs Rugs, Rugs, Rugs Joyce Davis “Some people collect fine paintings, sculptures, or sparkling jewelry. But there’s another art form that has inspired me from my first travels into the Middle East — oriental carpets. I fell in love with...
Jean M. Foschi’s Glass Collection Mom’s Glass Jean M. Foschi “My mom shared her love of antiques with me. My childhood home was full of pieces of vintage furniture she brought back to life through hours of refinishing. When I was seven or so, my mom picked...
James Joppy Jr.’s Stamps Collecting African American Themed Postage Stamps James Joppy Jr. “The contributions of African Americans toward the development of the nation have been documented through the years on U.S. postage stamps. My introduction to...
Deborah Gadsden’s Elephants Delta Theta Sigma Sorority, Elephant Collection Deborah Gadsden Deb Gadsden’s affinity for elephants began long before she was inducted into the Lancaster (PA) Alumni Chapter of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority in 1997 upon obtaining...
Barbara Thompson’s Sweet Grass Baskets Useful Tools and Works of Art Barbara Thompson “My interest in baskets was sparked while traveling in Charleston, SC, strolling through the City Market and encountering women sitting and making sweet grass baskets....
Verna Edmonds’ Christmas Angel Collection Angels, Angels Watching Over Us Verna Edmonds “Over the years, in my mother’s travels on six of the seven Continents, she started collecting African American Angels for my sister and my Christmas Trees. Some of the...
