There was a good mix at the Navy Pier. Folk art, country furniture, and suitable accessories dominated, but there were enough dealers in English furniture, English ceramics, and brass to give the show depth. The Navy Pier show had much energy and excitement and an attractive ambiance. It's a show which can stand on its own, not just a satellite show. I hope Frank will launch another show like this one early in the fall.
Dealers say it is about half as expensive as doing a show in New York City.
Moreover, Philadelphia offers fine museums, libraries, restaurants, music, theater, hotels, arboretums, historic sites, and even a few antiques shops and art galleries, as well as some of the finest private collections in America. The city and the show should be a drawing card for a national audience. Rave reviews of the Navy Pier show were overheard at the Philadelphia show's preview.