Russ Frank of McHenry, Illinois displayed a most colorful exhibit of insulator wannabees: reproductions and commemoratives. Many-collectors have a commemorative or two, but Russ put dozens of them together to form an impressive exhibit. Russ won top honors in the category "Go-Withs".
                                                                                                                                                         

One of the smallest exhibits, in terms of fewest insulators, was the display of Westinghouse CD 102 ponies by James Doty of Simi Valley, California. All Westinghouse embossed glass insulators are scarce. These ponies were in light green, green, aqua, light blue, sapphire blue, bubbly peacock blue, and clear swirls in dome & light electric blue.

James says that very little is known about the glass plant Westinghouse operated from 1896-1898. Even its location is unknown.

WANTED BY THE NIA

Ken Willick displayed a selection of porcelain insulators wanted by collectors. He reports they may be found "holding up" wires in your neighborhood. Ken is from Lima, New York. The enormous power insulator in this picture is embossed "Lima". It weighs almost 50 pounds!

THE INDIANA CONNECTION

Arlen Rienstra of Crown Point, Indiana put together a display of insulators manufactured by companies in located in his home state. Included were insulators produced by King City Glass Works, Peru Electric, Square D, Hemingray & Owens-Illinois.

OHIO VALLEY GLASS COMPANY

Tom Katonak of New Mexico shared his research on OVG Co insulators in this non-competitive display. Notice the "keys" at the right: CD 196 and a couple of purples.

John Mesmer of Ohio displayed his collection of power insulators.

BEST FOREIGN DISPLAY

Ruth Mecklenborg of Ohio won top honors among exhibits of foreign insulators with her display of insulators with a French Connection.

Ruth's husband, Donald Mecklenborg, entered a collection of spools as his specialty.

CLASSIC BROOKFIELDS

Jim Frustieri of Pennsylvania displayed "Odd Colored Brookfields from 55 Fulton Street"

The colors were classic examples of historic Brookfields outside the realm of aqua.

ELECTRIC COMPANY POLE I-D TAGS

Surrounding a map of the United States, Alan Stastny of Ohio displayed identification tags placed on poles , by companies as diverse as Arkansas Power & Light, City of Cascade Locks, EI Paso Electric, Utah Power & Light, and almost 90 additional utilities.

Ellie Dutcher of New York displayed a few of her favorite things: roses, kittens and porcelain insulators!

For Alan Hohnhorst of Ohio favorites include insulators made by the Franklin Porcelain Company.

Shown in the foreground are firing molds.