Farmington NH 1976 Ceramic Bicentennial Plate
1976 white glazed ceramic commemorative bicentennial plate. This plate was commissioned as a special promotional item for the local celebration of the United States of America bicentennial. Local Farmington artist Lola Wallace was given the task of creating the plate. Local resident Rebecca Howard hand painted each plate.
A colonial design was chosen. The top rim of the plate bears a simplified version of the Great Seal of the United States in minor relief. An Eagle, with wings spread, shield in front, and finally one claw holding an olive branch on the right and another claw clutching a group of arrows on the right. This motif appears twice more on the front, one on the lower left and on on the lower right. The words "Town of Farmington New Hampshire" is spaced between the three eagles along the outer rim. The center features a trio fife and drum corps, in colonial attire, with an early United States flag, often called the Betsy Ross flag, with stars representing the thirteen, behind them. Behind them a fourth person is also seen, and appears to be waving a hat. The dates " 1776-1976" appear above them and the word "Bicentennial" appears below them. All words and numbers are of a brown color.
The back of the plate has two holes to draw a string or wire through to hang the plate. A gold sticker is applied to the back, which reads in black lettering, " WHITE BARN CERAMICS 38 No. Main Street Farmington, NH 03835 603-755-2159."
Size: Circumference- 9.5" Plate Back Seat- 5.5"
Three plates exist in the museum collection. #56, #214 ,#480
Condition: #56 good, save a broken piece from the upper back plate seat #214 excellent condition #480 excellent condition
FHS-Kyle Leach
Lola Wallace
White Barn Ceramics
1976
1988 Farmington NH US Constitution Bicentennial Commemorative Glass
A 1988, clear glass, Farmington, NH U.S. Constitution bicentennial commemorative glass. Imprinted in light blue on the glass front at the center is a scroll saying " We the People," with a U.S. flag with eagle adornment on top of the pole. Above this are the words "Farmington, NH Celebration of." The words imprinted, in light blue, around the center motif are " United States Constitution 1787-1791 Bicentennial 1987-1991." Printed below that "June 25th 1988."
Size: 7.5" H x 2.75" W
Condition: Excellent
FHS-Kyle Leach
June 25th 1988
Donated by Ann Ordway (Linde)
Main Street Farmington NH Commemorative Mug
A Main Street, Farmington, NH commemorative ceramic mug. The mug has likenesses of the Eastman House and the First Congregational Church on Main Street in a line graphic style. It also has a footer, " Main Street, Farmington New Hampshire," printed under the buildings.
Size: 3.75" H x 3"W, Handle 2.5" H x 1.25"W
FHS-Kyle Leach
Donated by JoAnn Doke
Farmington High School 50th Class Reunion 1938-1988 Commemorative Glass
Set of Farmington High School 50th Class Reunion glasses. both glasses are identical The 1938-1988 commemorative glass pieces are clear whiskey style glasses with an etched statement and drawing on either side. The etched statement reads "Farmington High School 50th Class Reunion 1938-1988," on one side. The drawing is on the opposite side and is a line etching of the old Farmington High School building on Main Street as it appeared in the mid to late 20th century.
Size: 3.25" W x 4" H
FHS-Kyle Leach
Circa 1988
Donated by JoAnn Doke