DES MOINES, IA (08/19/2019) (readMedia)-- History came to life when Iowans came to compete in the Heritage Exhibits contest. Items were judged prior to the start of the 2019 Iowa State Fair
Limited to genuine artifacts that are at least 50 years old, entries in the Heritage Exhibits division are evaluated on their authenticity and condition.
The historical exhibits included animal equipment, china, clear glass, colored or opaque glass, dry goods, furnishings, jewelry, large items collections, metals, paper, pottery, primitives, small items collections, small glass item collections, special and toys.
ANIMAL RELATED
Bridle Rosettes
1) Curt Rush, Wiota
2) Rollin Thunder Ranch, Oskaloosa
3) Jennifer Welcher, Osceola
Sleigh Bells
1) Rollin Thunder Ranch, Oskaloosa
2) Larry Dawson, Marion
3) Al Flowers, Toledo
4) Curt Rush, Wiota
Hunting or Fishing
1) Rollin Thunder Ranch, Oskaloosa
2) Mark And Renee Lane, Elkhart
3) Velma Reese, Madrid
4) Gary Fischer, Altoona
Worthy Item Not Listed
1) Lowell Reed, West Des Moines
2) Rollin Thunder Ranch, Oskaloosa
3) Mark And Renee Lane, Elkhart
4) Shelby McCreedy, Atlantic
Sweepstakes
1) Lowell Reed, West Des Moines
CHINA
Plate - Animals or Birds
1) Brian Blackford, Johnston
2) Susan Laws, Des Moines
3) Lizzy Vesely, Toledo
4) Linda Pitt, Bondurant
Plate - Flowers or Fruit
1) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights
2) Larry Haines, Ankeny
3) Candis Culp, Grimes
4) Linda L. Shivvers, Des Moines
Cracker or Biscuit Jar
1) Lauren Kenney, Ankeny
2) Rhonda Paul, Des Moines
Nippon
1) Colette Wortman, Urbandale
2) Linda Pitt, Bondurant
3) Kim Nizzi, Des Moines
4) Curt Rush, Wiota
China Place Setting
1) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights
2) Diane Plunkett, Marshalltown
3) Jessica Lara, Iowa Falls
4) Diana Bedwell, Norwalk
Cup & Saucer
1) Martha Thien, Des Moines
2) Diana Bedwell, Norwalk
3) Larry Haines, Ankeny
4) Colette Wortman, Urbandale
Vase
1) Brian Blackford, Johnston
2) Diana Bedwell, Norwalk
3) Lonis McCollum, Des Moines
4) Candis Culp, Grimes
Shaving Mug or Mustache Cup
1) Colette Wortman, Urbandale
2) Laurie Wallendal, Des Moines
3) Tori Schmalzried, Pleasant Hill
4) Ruth Ann Stacy, Brighton
Decorative Bowl
1) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights
2) Carolyn Fye, Ollie
3) Jessie Wollums, Mount Ayr
4) Diana Bedwell, Norwalk
Wash Bowl & Pitcher
1) Larry Dawson, Marion
2) Chris Page, Des Moines
Teapot
1) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights
2) Larry Haines, Ankeny
3) J.O. Parker, Montezuma
4) Rhonda Paul, Des Moines
Flow Blue
1) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights
2) Mary Schaffer, Des Moines
Worthy Item Not Listed
1) Laura Dunsbergen, Newton
2) Sherry Stuart, New Virginia
3) Colette Wortman, Urbandale
4) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights
Sweepstakes
1) Larry Dawson, Marion
CLEAR GLASS
Water Pitcher - Pressed
1) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights
2) Diana Bedwell, Norwalk
3) Eileen Thomas, West Des Moines
Covered Bowl or Jar
1) Juliette Houseman, Cumming
2) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights
3) Phyllis Martens, Madrid
4) Mary Schaffer, Des Moines
Cake Plate on Standard
1) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights
2) Rhonda Paul, Des Moines
3) Sherry Stuart, New Virginia
Water Pitcher - Cut
1) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights
2) Mary P. Smith, Des Moines
Compote with Lid
1) Deanna Agan, Des Moines
2) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights
3) Mary Schaffer, Des Moines
Berry Set
1) Larry Dawson, Marion
2) Diane Plunkett, Marshalltown
3) Ruth Ann Stacy, Brighton
Vase
1) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights
2) Susan Laws, Des Moines
3) David Cronk, Woodward
4) Jennifer Archer, Des Moines
Knife Rest
1) Lauren Kenney, Ankeny
2) Renee Chapman, Grimes
Worthy Item Not Listed
1) Heidi Metz, Mitchellville
2) Larry Dawson, Marion
3) Colette Wortman, Urbandale
4) Deanna Agan, Des Moines
Sweepstakes
1) Juliette Houseman, Cumming
COLORED OR OPAQUE GLASS
Depression - Depression Era & Elegant
1) Linda Pitt, Bondurant
2) Ryan Casson, Clive
3) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights
4) Jessica Lara, Iowa Falls
Depression Place Setting
1) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights
2) Janet Schuessler, Huxley
3) Rhonda Paul, Des Moines
Carnival
1) Linda Pitt, Bondurant
2) Larry Dawson, Marion
3) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights
4) Jennifer Archer, Des Moines
Souvenir Glass
1) Colette Wortman, Urbandale
2) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights
3) Velma Reese, Madrid
4) Gary Fischer, Altoona
Cranberry
1) Colette Wortman, Urbandale
2) Kay Gesaman, Norwalk
3) Lauren Kenney, Ankeny
4) Curt Rush, Wiota
Slag or Milk Glass
1) Judith Thompson, Ankeny
2) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights
3) Dan Hutchings, Bloomfield
4) Lauren Kenney, Ankeny
Worthy Item Not Listed
1) Larry Dawson, Marion
2) Leisa Jobe, Colo
3) Gary Fischer, Altoona
4) Melvin D. Shivvers, Des Moines
Sweepstakes
1) Colette Wortman, Urbandale
DRY GOODS
Ladys Dress
1) Andrea Spencer, Stanton
2) Martha Thien, Des Moines
3) Connie D. Cooper, Adel
4) Tori Schmalzried, Pleasant Hill
Ladys Fan, Parasol or Button Shoes
1) Kim Nizzi, Des Moines
Hand Bag
1) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights
2) Leisa Jobe, Colo
3) Jennifer Archer, Des Moines
4) Rhonda Paul, Des Moines
Ladys Compact
1) Leisa Jobe, Colo
2) Ruth Ann Stacy, Brighton
3) Gloria Eckert, Hartford
4) Eileen Thomas, West Des Moines
Tablecloth, Lace
1) Laurie Wallendal, Des Moines
2) Lauren Kenney, Ankeny
3) Diane Plunkett, Marshalltown
Mans Cane
1) Kim Nizzi, Des Moines
2) Laura Hannam, Waukee
3) Heidi Metz, Mitchellville
4) Michael Davis, Carlisle
Ladys or Mans Hat
1) Jeanne Miksich, West Des Moines
2) Michael Davis, Carlisle
3) Deanna Agan, Des Moines
4) Kim Nizzi, Des Moines
Quilt
1) Susan Cole, Exline
2) Tamara Watts-McPhail, Ankeny
3) Rhonda Paul, Des Moines
4) Connie D. Cooper, Adel
Worthy Item Not Listed
1) Larry Dawson, Marion
2) Kim Nizzi, Des Moines
3) Velma Reese, Madrid
4) Jennifer Welcher, Osceola
Sweepstakes
1) Larry Dawson, Marion
FURNISHINGS
Child Rocker
1) Amanda Casson, West Des Moines
2) Connie Barbaglia, Ames
Kitchen or Mantel Clock
1) Kim Nizzi, Des Moines
2) Colette Wortman, Urbandale
3) Dan Hutchings, Bloomfield
4) Shelby McCreedy, Atlantic
Lamp - Kerosene
1) Marie Kucera, Marne
2) Al Flowers, Toledo
3) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights
4) Linda Pitt, Bondurant
Worthy Item Not Listed
1) Mary Schaffer, Des Moines
2) Linda Pitt, Bondurant
3) Lauren Kenney, Ankeny
4) Dan Hutchings, Bloomfield
Sweepstakes
1) Kim Nizzi, Des Moines
JEWELRY
Ladys Bracelet or Brooch - Costume
1) Chris Page, Des Moines
2) David Cronk, Woodward
3) Connie Barbaglia, Ames
4) Eileen Thomas, West Des Moines
Ladys Necklace - Costume
1) Velma Reese, Madrid
2) Carolyn Krafka, Des Moines
3) Candis Culp, Grimes
4) Juliette Houseman, Cumming
Ladys Bracelet or Brooch - Fine
1) Mary P. Smith, Des Moines
2) Lauren Kenney, Ankeny
3) Jeanne Miksich, West Des Moines
4) Gloria Eckert, Hartford
Ladys Necklace - Fine
1) Sue Desmond, Urbandale
2) Phyllis Martens, Madrid
3) Colette Wortman, Urbandale
4) Mary P. Smith, Des Moines
Hat Pin or Stick Pin
1) Eileen Thomas, West Des Moines
2) Theodore A Ide, Creston
3) Phyllis Martens, Madrid
4) Colette Wortman, Urbandale
Pocket Watch - Mens or Womens
1) Larry Dawson, Marion
2) Melvin D. Shivvers, Des Moines
3) Rich Hoidahl, Johnston
4) Gary Fischer, Altoona
Worthy Item Not Listed
1) Rich Hoidahl, Johnston
2) Ryan Casson, Clive
3) Jessie Wollums, Mount Ayr
4) Joan Hutchings, Bloomfield
Sweepstakes
1) Rich Hoidahl, Johnston
LARGE ITEM COLLECTIONS
Grandmothers Attic
1) Martha Thien, Des Moines
Industry & Crafts
1) John Parker, Carlisle
2) Dan Hutchings, Bloomfield
3) David Kalsem, Cambridge
Worthy Collection Not Listed
1) Iowa Barn Foundation, Winterset
METALS
Silver - Sugar & Creamer
1) Lauren Kenney, Ankeny
2) Laurie Wallendal, Des Moines
3) Janet Schuessler, Huxley
4) Sue Desmond, Urbandale
Silver - Teapot or Coffee Pot
1) Lauren Kenney, Ankeny
Silver - Worthy Item Not Listed
1) Kim Nizzi, Des Moines
2) Leisa Jobe, Colo
3) Laurie Wallendal, Des Moines
4) Rich Hoidahl, Johnston
Brass/Copper - Tea Kettle
1) Tim Walk, Ankeny
2) Curt Rush, Wiota
3) Jennifer Archer, Des Moines
4) Larry Dawson, Marion
Brass/Copper - Worthy Item Not Listed
1) Pauline Bauer, Des Moines
2) Colette Wortman, Urbandale
3) Toni Groven, Hampton
4) Judith Thompson, Ankeny
Other Materials - Advertising Tin
1) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights
2) Mark and Renee Lane, Elkhart
3) David Cronk, Woodward
4) Jennifer Welcher, Osceola
Other Materials - Advertising Sign
1) Kay Gesaman, Norwalk
2) Mark And Renee Lane, Elkhart
3) Joan Hutchings, Bloomfield
4) Mel Pins, Des Moines
Other Materials - Worthy Item Not Listed
1) Shelby McCreedy, Atlantic
2) Larry Dawson, Marion
3) Deanna Agan, Des Moines
4) Michael Davis, Carlisle
Sweepstakes
1) Pauline Bauer, Des Moines
PAPER
Tintype or Photo
1) Velma Reese, Madrid
2) Melvin D. Shivvers, Des Moines
3) Kay Gesaman, Norwalk
4) Pauline Bauer, Des Moines
Photograph Album
1) Al Flowers, Toledo
2) Keith Miller, Mount Ayr
3) Michael Davis, Carlisle
4) Diane Plunkett, Marshalltown
Framed Prints
1) Michael Davis, Carlisle
2) Rick Armstrong, Winterset
3) Linda Pitt, Bondurant
4) David Cronk, Woodward
Book
1) Randy Koppes, Iowa City
2) Linda L. Shivvers, Des Moines
3) Nanette Hall, Des Moines
4) Al Flowers, Toledo
Book - Childrens
1) Dan Hutchings, Bloomfield
2) Nanette Hall, Des Moines
3) Pauline Bauer, Des Moines
4) Theodore A Ide, Creston
Worth Item Not Listed
1) Linda Pitt, Bondurant
2) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights
3) Diana Whistler, Carlisle
4) Joan Hutchings, Bloomfield
Sweepstakes
1) Velma Reese, Madrid
POTTERY
Van Briggle or Hull
1) Nanette Hall, Des Moines
2) Kim Nizzi, Des Moines
3) Joyce Jessen, Colfax
4) Rachel Wilty, Colfax
Weller or Roseville
1) Keith Miller, Mount Ayr
2) Leisa Jobe, Colo
3) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights
4) Deanna Agan, Des Moines
Hall
1) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights
2) Phyllis Martens, Madrid
3) Janet Schuessler, Huxley
4) Linda Berger, Ames
Fiesta
1) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights
2) Tamara Watts-McPhail, Ankeny
3) David Cronk, Woodward
Worthy Item Not Listed
1) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights
2) Linda Pitt, Bondurant
3) David Cronk, Woodward
4) Lizzy Vesely, Toledo
Sweepstakes
1) Nanette Hall, Des Moines
PRIMITIVES
Coffee Grinder
1) Melvin D. Shivvers, Des Moines
2) David Cronk, Woodward
Kitchenware - Wooden
1) Leisa Jobe, Colo
2) Shelby McCreedy, Atlantic
3) Lowell Reed, West Des Moines
4) Cindie Robinette, Des Moines
Kitchenware - Cast Iron
1) Al Flowers, Toledo
2) Velma Reese, Madrid
3) Rita Apel, Nevada
Kitchenware - Granite
1) Gary Fischer, Altoona
2) Jennifer Welcher, Osceola
3) Leisa Jobe, Colo
4) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights
Stoneware - Iowa Made
1) Lowell Reed, West Des Moines
Stoneware - Blue & White
1) Lowell Reed, West Des Moines
2) Tamara Watts-McPhail, Ankeny
3) Laura Hannam, Waukee
4) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights
Stoneware
1) Lowell Reed, West Des Moines
2) Linda Pitt, Bondurant
3) Curt Rush, Wiota
4) Linda Walz, Tama
Worthy Item Not Listed
1) Lowell Reed, West Des Moines
2) David Cronk, Woodward
3) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights
4) Laurie Wallendal, Des Moines
Sweepstakes
1) Lowell Reed, West Des Moines
SMALL GLASS ITEM COLLECTIONS
Perfume Bottles
1) Leisa Jobe, Colo
2) Carolyn Fye, Ollie
3) Al Flowers, Toledo
4) Eileen Thomas, West Des Moines
Mini Oil Lamps
1) Sue Desmond, Urbandale
Open Salts
1) Colette Wortman, Urbandale
2) Renee Chapman, Grimes
3) Dan Hutchings, Bloomfield
4) Marie Kucera, Marne
Toothpick Holders
1) Carolyn Fye, Ollie
Worthy Collection Not Listed
1) Larry Dawson, Marion
2) Judith Thompson, Ankeny
3) Melvin D. Shivvers, Des Moines
4) Janet Schuessler, Huxley
Sweepstakes
1) Leisa Jobe, Colo
SMALL ITEM COLLECTIONS
Indian Artifacts
1) Al Flowers, Toledo
2) Susan Cole, Exline
3) Bill Keel, Forest City
World War I Artifacts
1) Al Flowers, Toledo
2) Michael Davis, Carlisle
World War II Artifacts
1) Larry Dawson, Marion
2) Michael Davis, Carlisle
3) Mel Pins, Des Moines
4) J.O. Parker, Montezuma
Bells
1) Eileen Thomas, West Des Moines
2) Laurie Wallendal, Des Moines
Spoons - Souvenir/Sterling
1) Joyce Jessen, Colfax
2) Larry Dawson, Marion
3) Camellia Pohl, Davenport
4) Al Flowers, Toledo
Postcards
1) Pauline Bauer, Des Moines
2) Al Flowers, Toledo
3) Lauren Kenney, Ankeny
4) Larry Dawson, Marion
Advertising Tins
1) Al Flowers, Toledo
2) Dan Hutchings, Bloomfield
3) Tom Brooks, Des Moines
Locks & Keys
1) Al Flowers, Toledo
Worthy Collection Not Listed
1) Larry Dawson, Marion
2) Lowell Reed, West Des Moines
3) Eileen Thomas, West Des Moines
4) Al Flowers, Toledo
Sweepstakes
1) Larry Dawson, Marion
SPECIAL
Iowa Souvenir
1) Lizzy Vesely, Toledo
2) Kay Gesaman, Norwalk
3) Tori Schmalzried, Pleasant Hill
4) Pauline Bauer, Des Moines
Iowa State Fair Souvenir
1) Linda Pitt, Bondurant
2) Susan Laws, Des Moines
3) Mark Anderson, Des Moines
4) Ruth Ann Stacy, Brighton
Dolls - Bisque or China
1) Sherry Stuart, New Virginia
2) Tori Schmalzried, Pleasant Hill
3) Deanna Agan, Des Moines
4) Sue Desmond, Urbandale
Cookie Jars
1) Keith Miller, Mount Ayr
2) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights
3) Lonis McCollum, Des Moines
4) Linda Pitt, Bondurant
Christmas Ornament
1) Rich Hoidahl, Johnston
2) Judith Thompson, Ankeny
3) Kay Gesaman, Norwalk
4) Deanna Agan, Des Moines
Milk Bottle
1) David Kalsem, Cambridge
2) David Cronk, Woodward
3) Cindie Robinette, Des Moines
4) Lowell Reed, West Des Moines
Worthy Item Not Listed
1) Michael Davis, Carlisle
2) Rollin Thunder Ranch, Oskaloosa
3) Shelby McCreedy, Atlantic
4) J.O. Parker, Montezuma
Sweepstakes
1) Sherry Stuart, New Virginia
TOYS
Wind-Up Tin Toy
1) Linda Pitt, Bondurant
2) Gavin Tindle, Montezuma
3) Raul DeAnda, Windsor Heights
4) Laurie Wallendal, Des Moines
Toy Car or Truck
1) Linda Pitt, Bondurant
2) Randy Worth, Pleasant Hill
3) Curt Rush, Wiota
4) Diane Plunkett, Marshalltown
Cast Iron Toy
1) Rollin Thunder Ranch, Oskaloosa
2) Larry Dawson, Marion
3) Lauren Kenney, Ankeny
4) Dan Hutchings, Bloomfield
Set of Doll Dishes
1) Dan Hutchings, Bloomfield
2) Joan Hutchings, Bloomfield
3) Curt Rush, Wiota
4) Larry Dawson, Marion
Teddy Bear
1) Rollin Thunder Ranch, Oskaloosa
2) Kim Nizzi, Des Moines
3) Deanna Agan, Des Moines
4) Laura Hannam, Waukee
Childs Household Item
1) Lauren Kenney, Ankeny
2) Cale Hutchings, Ottumwa
3) Marie Kucera, Marne
4) Marla Vander Werff, Windsor Heights
Cast Iron Bank
1) Tim Walk, Ankeny
2) Al Flowers, Toledo
Worthy Item Not Listed
1) Gary Fischer, Altoona
2) Dan Hutchings, Bloomfield
3) Tori Schmalzried, Pleasant Hill
4) Linda Pitt, Bondurant
Sweepstakes
1) Rollin Thunder Ranch, Oskaloosa
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