Held in Springfield, Ohio in June, this year's National lived up to its billing of being an "old fashioned show". The relaxed atmosphere of the fairgrounds enhanced the casual, friendly environment. The weather cooperated, and both the humidity and temperature were just about perfect for the three day event.

Besides some 170 sales tables, the show featured over forty exhibits of insulators and their stories.

Crown Jewels presents a 24 page color insert to highlight the quality of the exhibits.

Arlen Rienstra chats with a collector who visited his table.

 Typical gathering of collectors swapping stories during the annual
 three-day National Insulator Association convention.

Bernie Warren & Marilyn Albers

Robin & Kevin Willick