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Creators of Exquisite Chinoiserie from 1946-1954

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Harrisburg Breakfront

Jeff Bucher from Harrisburg Pennsylvania inherited this piece from his Grandparents. The piece has been in his family since the 1940s. The breakfront is signed by Merrill Coffin. Available for purchase at the following Consignment Shop: 5610 Derry Street Harrisburg, PA 17111 (717) 724-0082

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Local Artist Finds People Like to Hang Onto The Past

“People like to hang on to our past, to what their grandfathers had, to what their great-grandfather’s had, ” believes Artist Merrill Coffin. “Antiquity is holding people together” For that reason Coffin has devoted much of the last eight years of his life to painting scenes from America’s past and his paintings are so vivid … Read More about Local Artist Finds People Like to Hang Onto The Past

Interview

Howard Atkins

On October 24, 2012 I was privileged enough to be able to sit down with Howard Atkins, who at the age of 13 in 1944 started working for a new company called Decoralac. His role with the company was to haul the furniture on the night shift when work was finished. His partner, William Traficante, … Read More about Howard Atkins

History

1983 Artifacts Article

Chautauqua County Artists Merrill Coffin Merrill (Pete) Coffin is one of the area’s most respected artists. Respected for the quality of his work, Mr. Coffin has gained a way of life, a theory of painting, and what seems to be a certain contentment with his art. I visited recently with Mr. Coffin at his  home on Marin … Read More about 1983 Artifacts Article

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