Second Story
by Kristin

ONE OF A KIND FIND

Vintage Peggy Karr Glass Milwaukee Skyline Plate 11"

$30.00

Bring a colorful piece of Milwaukee history to your wall or display shelf with this 11-inch Peggy Karr fused glass plate. Its lively skyline scene celebrates Northwestern Mutual’s 150th anniversary, with layered kiln-fired colors that give the artwork a lasting, vivid look.

Spot downtown Milwaukee landmarks, including the Santiago Calatrava Quadracci Pavilion and Northwestern Mutual’s Franklin Campus, alongside sailboats on Lake Michigan. Display it as a distinctive accent in a home office, or add it to a collection of regional art and corporate memorabilia.

  • Handmade studio art glass: Created by Peggy Karr Glass in New Jersey, USA, from heavy fused glass.
  • Milwaukee skyline artwork: The whimsical, multicolor coastal scene brings together city architecture and Lake Michigan.
  • Anniversary edition: Commemorates Northwestern Mutual’s 150 years, from 1857 to 2007, and its “150 Years of Quiet Strength” theme.
  • Complete set: Includes the original Peggy Karr retail box and a commemorative insert letter signed by former president and CEO Edward J. Zore.
  • Unused vintage condition: The plate is New Old Stock, with original adhesive labels intact and no chips, cracks, scratches, or surface wear; the box has light shelf wear.

The fragile glass set will be double-wrapped in heavy-duty bubble cushioning and shipped via USPS Ground Advantage within 1–2 business days.

Let the Milwaukee skyline add a bright, locally rooted touch to your display—and enjoy the story behind this anniversary piece whenever you pass by.

Condition is noted carefully, because every piece has lived a life before this one.