University of Georgia Commemorative plates, 1995.

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University of Georgia Commemorative plates, 1995.

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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.

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