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Chelsea Andrews- President
Ann Mueller- Vice President
Mary Laube- Secretary/ Treasurer
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Upcoming Event hosted by the Friends:
Antique Appraisal Event (Mark Moran!)
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The Friends of the Brodhead Memorial Public Library Presents: Mark Moran! An antiques and collectibles appraisal event featuring author and antiques expert Mark F. Moran of Iola, Wis., on March 28th starting at 11:00 AM
Pre-registration is required. Please call the Brodhead Library at 608-897-4070 to reserve your spot! Cost is $15 per item and is due to the library by March 25th via check or cash. Checks made out to Friends of the Brodhead Library. Space is Limited!
Formerly senior editor of Antiques and Collectibles Books for Krause Publications in Iola, Wis., he has also been a contributing editor for Antique Trader magazine. He has served as editor of Antique Review East magazine; as producer of Atlantique City, an antique show held in Atlantic City, N.J.; and as editorial director of F+W Media's Antiques Group.
Moran was also a guest expert on the PBS program, Antiques Roadshow, for 9 seasons. He is the author or co-author of more than 25 books on antiques and collectibles, including three editions of the 800-page annual Warman's Antiques & Collectibles.
Moran bought and sold antiques for more than 30 years, specializing in vintage folk art, Americana, and fine art. He has been active as an appraiser of antiques and fine art for more than 20 years.
Moran is available to make home visits for people with big things, or fragile things (or a lot of things). House calls are $75 an hour and there is no mileage charge if within 10 miles of the appraisal event site. To arrange, call 715-281-5060 or email
moranm1953 [at] gmail.com
moranm1953 [at] gmail.com