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Porcelain Teacup (Imari Style)
Late 17th–Early 18th Century Owned by Lizzie Corry This porcelain teacup, decorated in the Imari style with cobalt blue and iron-red floral motifs, was likely produced in China for export to European markets in the late 1600s or early 1700s. Such wares were prized luxury goods, traded across global maritime routes during the early rise of international commerce. A note accompanying the cup states it was “300 years old when given in 1916,” suggesting it was treasured as a fami
Julia Corry
Feb 121 min read


Calendar Plate - 1911 - 1912
Compliments of Cedar City Co-Op Assn.Thomas L. Roche, Manager Cedar City, Utah This decorative calendar plate was distributed by the Cedar City Co-Op Association in 1912 as a promotional gift to customers. The outer ring displays the months of 1912, while the inner calendar references 1911, surrounding a pastoral farm scene that reflects the agricultural roots of the community. In the early 20th century, local businesses often gave away useful household items to build custome
Julia Corry
Feb 121 min read


Historical Loom
We learned that this device was used to weave cloth by holding the warp threads under tension. These looms are often made of wood and metal parts. similar ones have been manufactured in South Carolina. The following Loom is found in our Cedar City Museum on display by the Weasel and the Spinning wheel, very important in pioneer life for creating the clothing needs and other needs of the family.
Julia Corry
Feb 121 min read
Videos Highlighting our Pioneers and their Treasures
Stop by and see a video about our Pioneers. Pioneer Mary Ann Barton Allen, Settled in Summit, Iron, Utah. https://www.youtube.com/embed/cJVVFqnq91U?si=6DD-wvS9SenKNzlj Dewey Farnsworth Thorley. 'Early Settler to Cedar City'. https://www.youtube.com/embed/lO473ymWSY8?si=SQNs10XZR__MU0lE
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Feb 24, 20251 min read


You may find a artifact that belonged to your ancestor!
Many of the descendants of the early settlers and pioneers of Southern Utah have shared artifacts in their memory such as these, pictures...
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Aug 1, 20221 min read
Photos of our Pioneers are available for purchase.
George & Margaret Corry To see if we have a photo of your ancestor or a photo of an artifact from your ancestor, please visit our museum...
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Aug 1, 20221 min read
The Following Iron County Pioneer Histories are located at the Cedar City DUP Museum.
Abbott, George. pdf Adams, Charles Herbert. pdf Adams, James J.pdf Adams John V.pdf Adams, John Vorley & Mary Ann Bailey. docx Adams,...
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