Request Material
Mary Sanford collection of Wedgewood plates
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: Mary Sanford collection of Wedgewood plates | |
| Creator: Josiah Wedgwood & Sons | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1950 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 1 Linear Feet 1 box | |
| Collection Number: ms4253 | |
| Repository: Hargrett Library | |
Collection Description
Historical Note
The Transylvania Club of Sandersville, Georgia, organized in 1908, is a women's service organization. Among its original directives was the establishment of a public library. The commemorative plates were created as a celebration of Georgia's Bicentennial and the 25th anniversary of the Transylvania Club. The blue and Mulberry color sets of 12 dinner-sized plates each featured significant events, locations, or people in Georgia's history in the center with a decorative border. They were a fundraising item produced by the Wedgewood Company of England.
The Univeristy of Georgia Alumni Association created a set of commemorative plates in blue color featuring University buildings and history, and was produced by the Wedgewood Company.
Scope and Content
The collection consists of 13 mulberry color plates, made by the Wedgewood Company for the Transylvania Club of Sandersville, Georgia with production information on verso. They include a selection of scenes from Georgia history. Also included are 6 blue color Wedgewood plates made for the University of Georgia Alumni Association with images of UGA campus highlighting particular buildings.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Mary Sanford collection of Wedgewood plates, ms4253, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.