Blenko Glass has announced a special edition vase to commemorate the 150th birthday of West Virginia statehood. West Virginia was carved out of Virginia during the Civil War in 1863. The Herald Dispatch announced the sesquicentennial vase production in today's edition. Blenko will create 150 of the vases for $160 each, available on June 22. Two smaller pieces will also be available to commemorate the event with only 150 of each of them produced.
The Herald Dispatch's article includes the following quote from the designer:
"As I thought about a theme for this important Blenko Birthday piece, my mind kept returning to how West Virginians hold each other in their hearts, to their generosity, hard work and love," said designer Arlon Bayliss, who has designed a number of birthday pieces for Blenko. "The priceless skills of our mold-makers and blowers have led to a remarkable commemorative piece that not only celebrates love, but is made with love, too."
There will be a special event offered for June 21st and 22nd to commemorate the events, including signings by Walter Blenko and a birthday cake.
Here is a link to the vase's picture and design: http://www.blenko.com/News_and_Events.html
If you plan on going to the event I would like to tag along.
ReplyDeleteHave they showed what it looks like yet?
ReplyDeleteThe two designs that have been released are beautiful and should be very in demand.
ReplyDeleteGood post about how a WV company commemorates our state's birthday every year.
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