University of Georgia Commemorative plates, 1995

Summary

Creator:

Vernon Kilns (Firm) and Josiah Wedgwood & Sons

Date:

1995

Extent:

1 Linear Feet (1 flat box)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

University of Georgia Commemorative plates, ms2931, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of two round plates, both cream colored printed on sepia with production information on verso. They are: 1) Athens scenes - Moina Michael is at the top, then clockwise: UGA Chapel, Arch, 1850 engraving, old college, double barreled cannon, Lucy Cobb Institute. In the middle is the tree that owns itself. Plate was made by WA Capps, jewelers by Vernon Kilns, USA, 1st ed. and 2) 1850 campus view of the University of Georgia made by Wedgwood of Etruria & Barlaston, made in England. Engraved by Wedgwood Studios.

Biographical / historical:

Moina Michael "conceived of the idea of selling poppies to help care for disabled soldiers and their families. Born in the Walton County community of Good Hope on Aug. 15, 1869, she attended Lucy Cobb Institute and the Georgia State Teachers College--both in Athens--and Columbia University... for the rest of her life Michael was known as the "Poppy Lady." During her life she received many awards and recognitions. She died in Athens on May 10, 1944." --"Moina Michael commemorative stamp." GeorgiaInfo. http://georgiainfo.galileo.usg.edu/mmichael.htm (Retrieved September 4, 2009)

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Commemorative plates.
Plates (Tableware) -- Georgia -- Sandersville.

Names:

Lucy Cobb Institute (Athens, Ga.) -- Pictorial works
University of Georgia -- Pictorial works
Michael, Moina Belle, 1869-1944 -- Pictorial works

Places:

Athens (Ga.) -- Pictorial works.

Preferred citation:

University of Georgia Commemorative plates, ms2931, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.