Black Memorabilia, Art & Doll Show & Sale December 7, 2007

The Greater Washington, DC Black Memorabilia, Art & Doll Show & Sale will be Friday and Saturday, December 7 - 8, 2007, at the Washington, DC Convention Center, 801 Mount Vernon Place, NW, Washington, DC. Show hours are Friday 7 pm to 10 pm and Saturday 10 am to 7 pm. Admission is $6, and children 12 and under are admitted free. There will be many exhibitors from across the United States with black memorabilia and collectibles for sale including historical artifacts and documents, books, stamps, paintings, prints, textiles, autographs, toys, dolls, advertisements, photos, art, political memorabilia, kitchen collectibles, sports and entertainment memorabilia, postcards, cookie jars and much more.

There will be doll artists with black dolls and doll related materials, and black artists with original paintings and prints. There will be exhibits of slavery artifacts, Jim Crow memorabilia, the Buffalo Soldiers,the Black Panther Party and more. Also, there will be autograph sessions with Negro League baseball players and Tuskegee Airmen. This is the largest black memorabilia and collectible show in the country, and it attracts major exhibitors and collectors alike. This is an educational experience for the whole family and a showcase of the black experience.

There continues to be a strong interest in black memorabilia and nationally there are many individuals with significant collections. The intent of this show to provide an environment where the public can be educated on the African American experience without the constraints of a formal museum, and where they can purchase desirable pieces of authentic and rare black memorabilia and collectibles including black art and dolls. Purchases of black memorabilia are considered a good investment since the value of such items have continued to appreciate over the years. It is expected that attendees will travel from across the country to be a participant in this unique event. This is a show that you don't want to miss. For more information, call (301) 649-1915 or e-mail [email protected] or view the website www.johnsonshows.com.

Official Website: http://www.johnsonshows.com