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Johns Hopkins University 3400 N. Charles Street Baltimore, Maryland 21218-2692 Phone: (410) 516-7160 Fax (410) 516-5251
February 12, 1999 |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Judith Proffitt or Catherine Rogers Arthur (410) 516-5589 homewood@jhunix.hcf.jhu.edu |
Potthast Craftsmen Reunion at
Homewood House
Museum
The Potthast Bros. furniture-making shop was a Baltimore institution from 1892 to 1975. The firm was founded by four German immigrant brothers, William, Vincent, John and Theodore Potthast. By the 1920s, the Potthasts had 25 craftsmen as employees and specialized in fine hand-crafted reproductions.
During the event, surviving members of the Potthast family will offer first-hand accounts of shop practices, craft techniques and some of their own stories about growing up in the Potthast family furniture business.
Also during the event, Bruce Levinson, of Alex Cooper Auctioneers, will be available to evaluate audience members’ own antiques. Bring the actual item if it is a small chair or object, or for a larger piece, a good photograph. Levinson will help assess its authenticity and provide a verbal appraisal. Limit one object per person.
Tours of "Homewood in Colonial Revival" are included in the admission price. Admission is $10 per person; former furniture craftsmen are admitted free. To make reservations or for more information please call 410-516-5589.
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