Wealth of history at Antique Tool Show, Sale
Submitted by Garfield Farm Museum
Members of the Early American Industries Association and the Mid-West Tools Collectors Association will hold the annual Antique Tool Show and Sale at the Garfield Farm Museum from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7.
This is the only joint show by these two organizations in the Midwest open to the public. More than 30 different collectors will have their tools on display and for sale.
In the past, skilled craftsmen used specific tools for their livelihood and for their survival. These craftsmen, such as coopers and blacksmiths, were indispensable to their communities, and their work was dependent on their tools. Each piece of equipment was vital and had a specific purpose. As society became more and more mechanized, the need for these craftsman and their tools vanished. By understanding the use of these tools, one can gain an understanding and respect for them.
Most tool organizations hold private shows available only to members. However, Garfield Farm Museum has opened its gates to host the EAIA and M-WTCA's annual Antique Tool Show and Sale in order to give the public the unique opportunity to see and even buy rare antique tools they might never have seen before. Visitors and novice collectors will find this rare chance to discover the wide variety of collection themes and to learn the value of these tools. Many visitors have come to the show with an unknown tool and have left with a wealth of knowledge.
Tours of the 1846 teamster inn and tavern begin at 11 a.m. and continue after the show until 4 p.m. Refreshments will be available.
Admission for adults is $6 and $2 for children age 12 and younger.