Name/Title
Hammonton Throw BlanketsEntry/Object ID
2026.9.4Description
Two Hammonton throw blankets designed and sold to commemorate Hammonton’s birthday celebrations, 1966 Centennial (100 year birthday of Town’s incorporation), and 2016 Sesquicentennial (150th birthday)
2026.9.4.1- Hammonton Red, White, and Blue
Festival blanket. The blanket is woven
cotton, blue and cream colored, and
fringed. The throw was designed by
Gallos Floral Shop, in operation during
the 1960’s. It was likely designed for the
1966 Centennial; however, this is not
identified on the blanket.
2026.9.4.2- Multicolored Sesquicentennial blanket
designed by Hammonton’s Lion Club. The
throw celebrates several historic buildings
including the Town Hall (c.1887),
Historic Clock (1922), Eagle Theatre
(1914), West Jersey & Seashore Railroad
Train Station (c. 1904), Fire Company #1
(c.1928), Black Mansion (c.1888),
Trowbridge Building (c.1903), Hammonton
Shoe Company (c.1908), Our Lady of Mt.
Carmel Feast (1875), Primary School (1905)
2026.9.4.3- Hammonton Lion’s Club- Pamphlet lists and
gives a short history of the buildings on the
throwAcquisition
Accession
2026.9Source or Donor
Greg WhiteAcquisition Method
GiftLocation
Location
* Untyped Location
Museum- DisplayDate
March 15, 2026Condition
Reason for Exam
At AcquisitionOverall Condition
ExcellentDate Examined
Mar 14, 2026Examined By
Deborah White
