Frogs!

The temporary lobby exhibit for June comes to us from Michelle Weed, wife of Prairie Museum's maintenance man, Mike.

Michelle's collection started in 1991 when their son, Josh, and Mike gave her a frog for her first Mother's Day. Now over 3500 frogs from all over the United States and some from around the world inhabit their own room in the Weed home.

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The frogs were given to Michelle by friends and family who found them during their travels. They include frogs made of plastic, concrete, rubber, glass, paper, ceramics, metal, seashells, wood, and plush. They range in size from the diameter of a dime to 3 feet tall and weigh from a few ounces to a 30 pound one made of concrete.

Thanks Michelle, for sharing this amazing collection with us!

As always, there is no admission to view the lobby exhibit.

While you are here you will also want to see the free art exhibit in the Garvey Education Room provided by the students from Colby and Brewster public schools. The art will be on display through mid-July.

Colby Souvenir Teacup & Saucer

The latest addition to the souvenir section of our porcelain gallery is this teacup with a street scene of Colby, Kansas. This German porcelain cup and saucer set has pink luster edges and painted gold highlights. It is in excellent condition except for very slight wear on the gold.

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 In our photo archives we also have a copy of the photo used on the cup. This photo was taken about 1915 looking north on Franklin Avenue from 3rd Street. Notice the gazebo in the middle of the intersection of Franklin and 4th.