Red Wing Retro Exhibit Extended

The Red Wing Retro Extraordinary Pottery, Everyday Life exhibit at the Minnesota History Center has been extended! Due to the overwhelming popularity of the Red Wing Retro exhibit at the Minnesota History Center the exhibit has been extended until April 8,, 2007.

In addition, to this great news they will be having at Red Wing Retro Family Day on Sunday, March 11, 2007. There will be a lecture series including a book signing by Ray Riess. Other Family Day activities include paint your plate for kids and a few of our members available for valuing services. On March11th all RWCS members who identify themselves will receive discount admission of $4 instead of the normal $8 to the exhibit and activities.

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5 gallon crock

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Thank you for being available for help. Is this a Red Wing? Do you know the value? It is not marked where or who made it other then an impressed no. 5 . It is 12" high, 13" wide from the outer edge and 11" inside the opening. Has 2 cracks, but holds water. Handles are great. Thank you in advance for your help. Toni D
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1 Gallon Jug

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Hello: Thanks for taking my question. I bought this jug at an auction the reason was because of the star on the bottom not sure what it means? Or the value of this item was wondering if you could tell me a little history. Its a 1 gallon bottom signed jug. There is one small chip ¼ inch in diameter on the top of the rim, some manufacturing defects around the sides, some small chips on the side and along the bottom base. Thanks again
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Red Wing Vase #752

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Hi. I have a vase marked Red Wing 752. I cannot find it in any of the price guides. It is brown and ribbed, approximately 7" tall with a tan or off-white color inside. It is in good condition. There are no chips or cracks. Can you give me some idea of what it is worth?

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Red Wing Vase #1357

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I recently purchased a vase that says Red Wing on the bottom #1357. The exterior is cream and the interior is a pale green. The base of the vase has overlapping leaves/ivy pattern. It has a handle on each side of the vase. Stands approx. 7 to 8 inches tall. Can you tell me anything about this vase? I picked it up in Arizonia. Thank you. Diane Conlin

 

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