Mary Ferree and Tanawa, Chief of the Paquaw Indians
Description
Commemorative Plate, earthenware; limited edition to commemorate the American Bicentennial, number 415 out of 500.
Front: Color transfer image of Mary Fierre (Ferree) exchanging greetings with Tanawa, chief of the Paquaw Indians in center.Image by Doris Whitehead Polk. Ferre or Ferry coat-of-arms at top of plate; gold edge trim.
Reverse: Manufacturer's information (American Manor China) and historical information about Fierre (Ferree), Tanawa, and the Mary Ferree Society.
Commemorative Plate, "Washington / Visits Lancaster" with image of courthouse and individuals; in brown ink. Reverse marked "DeVault-Noble / Fine China / c.1974."
200th Anniversary of the United States Army Commemorative Plate
Description
Commemorative Plate, "Riflemen of Thompson's Battalion / Commemorating the 200th Anniversary / of the United States Army / 1775 1975" with image of three soliders, each holding a longrifle on a green and blue background. Reverse contains historical and copyright information. Copyright is Lancaster County Bicentennial Committee.
Old Lancaster City Hall & Historic Masonic Lodge Commemorative Plate
Description
Commemorative Plate, "LANCASTER COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA / OFFICIAL BICENTENNIAL PLATE / 1776 1976 / OLD LANCASTER CITY HALL and HISTORIC LANCASTER LODGE" in brown ink. Reverse contains historical information and marked "Copyright 1975 / DEVAULT NOBLE FINE CHINA COMPANY."
Collection of 6 coins pressed into a green cardboard backing; "LANCASTER BICENTENNIAL SERIES" across top; collection includes Adam Hubley, William Henry (2), General Edward Hand, David Ramsay, and George Ross. Each coin marked "LANCASTER PATRIOT" across top. Medals produced by the Franklin Mint for the Red Rose Coin Club.
Lancaster, Pennsylvania "America's Oldest Inland City" 1730. Penn Square - Civil War Monument was erected in 1874. Original City Hall built in 1795, was restored in 1924 by M. T. Garvin. Central Market House was built iin 1889. Griest building is of 1923 vintage.
