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Mesa Centennial Paperweight
Mesa Centennial Paperweight
Mesa Centennial Paperweight

Mesa Centennial Paperweight

Date1978
Mediumplastic
Dimensions1 x 3 1/4 in. (2.5 x 8.3 cm) diameter
ClassificationsDocumentary Artifact
Catalog number1988.2.597
DescriptionThe clear plastic round paperweight has a black base and a gold-toned medallion in the center that shows Conestoga wagons, etc. from 1878. "Mesa Centennial, 100 years of growth and progress" is written in scroll on the medallion. Gold print on black around the medallion says: "Office of the Mayor” and "1878-1978." The base has three green felt feet. The gold on black print says: "Mesa, Arizona, February 14, 1978" in the center is the signature "Wayne C. Pomeroy, Mayor."
Status
Not on view