THE MIDWEST. Colleges & Universities, Wall Hanging, c. 1980s-90s.
Stamped with the college name and its official seal, these handsome paddle boards—one large and one small—are a natural pair. Northwestern University itself was started in 1851 twelve miles north of Chicago on the shore of Lake Michigan by a group of determined men looking to meet the educational needs of the burgeoning Northwest Territory. The city of Evanston, Illinois, originated along with the campus and was named for John Evans, one of the University’s founders. The motto on the seal which appears on these paddles was a later addition to the original 1856 logo, and was part of an 1890 redesign. It says “Quaecumque Sunt Vera” or in English “Whatsoever Things Are True,” taken from Philippians 4:8. The paddles were crafted by National College Supply of Wellsville and are not identified with a particular fraternity or sorority, only to N.U. Thus it is a true thing that they would be great mementos for anyone looking to decorate with a Northwestern flair.
Condition: Used Very Good. Local / Regional Areas. Dimensions: Larger Paddle: 3.5” wide x 21.75” long x 0.5” thick / Smaller Paddle: 2.75” wide x 8.25” long x 0.25” thick / 15 oz
