Objects - Tools, Farm, and Home
Here you'll find the tools and materials of everyday life at home, at work, and at the farm. From kitchen scales and radios to ice saws and scythes, find everything that made life a little different.
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Abrader
Name/Title
Abrader
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone abrader.
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.342
Abrading Stone
Name/Title
Abrading Stone
Lexicon
Description
Unworked abrading stone with one face flattened and abraded smooth. On end is battered.
Ethnography
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.358
Abrading Stone
Name/Title
Abrading Stone
Lexicon
Description
Abrading stone with a smooth, long groove in one face, and a smooth, indented groove on the other face. It is stained with a black, tar-like substance.
Ethnography
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.405
Abrading Stone
Name/Title
Abrading Stone
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone abrading stone.
Acquisition
Accession
1954.283
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Sampson, Emma P. Merrill (1865-1953)
Person or Organization
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1954.283.70
Context
Collected by Emma P. Sampson
Abrading Stone
Name/Title
Abrading Stone
Lexicon
Description
Unworked stone, possibly an abrading stone. One face has an indented area along the center that is smoothed.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Monkton
Town
Addison County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.585
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Monkton, Vermont
Abrading Stone
Name/Title
Abrading Stone
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone abrading stone with a pecked surface. The butt end is rounded and smaller in diameter than the other end, which is ground and polished on one side.
Acquisition
Accession
1954.283
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Sampson, Emma P. Merrill (1865-1953)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Caledonia County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1954.283.57
Context
Collected by Emma P. Sampson in Caledonia County, Vermont
Abrading Stone
Name/Title
Abrading Stone
Lexicon
Description
Circular stone with a pecked surface.
Ethnography
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.352
Abrading Stone
Name/Title
Abrading Stone
Lexicon
Description
Circular stone with a pecked surface.
Ethnography
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.354
Air Drill
Name/Title
Air Drill
Lexicon
Description
Large metal air drill with a chisel bit. The word "SULLIVAN" is molded in raised letters on 2 sides of the round handle. The initials F and PF are cut below, with the serial number 3187-D-2 molded in raised letters along the handle. The carbide tip has broken off, and the air fittings are missing.
Acquisition
Accession
1975.505
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Rock of Ages
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Barre Town
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1975.505.2
Context
Used at Rock of Ages quarry in Barre, Vermont.
Andiron
Name/Title
Andiron
Lexicon
Description
Pair of iron andirons. The base of each curves upward into a scroll at the front and sits on a U-shaped support piece.
Acquisition
Accession
1957.5
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Grand Isle
Town
Grand Isle County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Entry/Object ID
1957.5ab
Context
Used in Grand Isle, Vermont
Animal Brand
Name/Title
Animal Brand
Lexicon
Description
Wooden block carved into the letters "C.P" in reverse, similar to a stamp. A wooden handle protrudes from the other side.
Use
Used to brand livestock
Acquisition
Accession
1942.9
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Peabody, Calvin C. (1836-1906)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Topsham
Town
Orange County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Time Period
19th Century
Date made
1866
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1942.9
Context
Owned by Calvin Peabody of Topsham, Vermont
Animal Brand
Interpretative Labels
Label
Sheep Brands, c. 1850
Wood
#1929.9.1a-c
Sheared sheep were often marked with their owner’s initials by applying paint with wooden or metal brands.
Name/Title
Animal Brand
Lexicon
Description
Three wooden brands carved into the letters H, E, and G. The handles are cut with the mark, "H B Lord". They appear to be unused.
Acquisition
Accession
1929.9
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1850
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1929.9.1a-c
Context
Proposed for deaccession as they have no Vermont connection and no paperwork.
Anvil Stone
Name/Title
Anvil Stone
Lexicon
Description
Small, ground stone anvil with dished areas on both faces.
Ethnography
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.446
Anvil Stone
Name/Title
Anvil Stone
Lexicon
Description
Small, ground stone anvil with dished areas on both faces.
Ethnography
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.406
Anvil Stone
Name/Title
Anvil Stone
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone anvil stone.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Related Places
,
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.651
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County
Anvil Stone
Name/Title
Anvil Stone
Lexicon
Description
Small, ground stone anvil with dished areas on both faces.
Ethnography
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.407
Anvil Stone
Name/Title
Anvil Stone
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone anvil stone.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Related Places
,
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.652
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County
Anvil Stone
Name/Title
Anvil Stone
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone anvil stone.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Related Places
,
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.653
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County
Anvil Stone
Name/Title
Anvil Stone
Lexicon
Description
Small, ground stone anvil with dished areas on both faces.
Ethnography
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.402
Anvil Stone
Name/Title
Anvil Stone
Lexicon
Description
Small, ground stone anvil with dished areas on both faces.
Ethnography
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.403
Anvil Stone
Name/Title
Anvil Stone
Lexicon
Description
Small, ground stone anvil with a perfectly round indent in the center.
Ethnography
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.408
Anvil Stone
Name/Title
Anvil Stone
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone anvil stone.
Acquisition
Accession
1957.25
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Places
,
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1957.25.96
Context
Collected in the Champlain Valley between Burlington and Swanton, Vermont
Anvil Stone
Name/Title
Anvil Stone
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone anvil stone. There is a pecked, V-shaped groove in the center of each face.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Shoreham
Town
Addison County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.640
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Shoreham, Vermont
Apothecary Scale
Name/Title
Apothecary Scale
Lexicon
Description
Apothecary scale consisting of a balance frame, two round plates, and six weight. They are all contained with a wooden box.
Acquisition
Accession
1957.31
Entry/Object ID
1957.31.12
Context
Proposed for deaccession due to condition and lack of Vermont use connections.
Apple Peeler
Interpretative Labels
Label
Apple Peeler, 1825
Russell Hoyt
Craftsbury, VT
Wood, metal
Gift of Clara Lucena Buswell, 1972.3.2
Apples have always been a core food product for Vermont, and many uses of apples require them to be peeled and cored. Introducing a mechanical device to the process speeds things up considerably, reducing the tedium of the task and preserving more of the apple’s flesh. There are dozens of potential variations on mechanical parers, including many commercially made variations (see 2014.60.1033 in this same exhibition).
This apple parer is homemade and quite simple. It only performs one part of the process: turning the apple. The user would secure the long board part – possibly with clamps or possibly by sitting on it – and stick the apple onto the turning arm. Twirling the lever then rotates the apple, while the user would hold a knife steady to remove the peel. Notably, the tine where the apple would be stuck appears to be a repurposed kitchen implement.
Russell Hoyt of Craftsbury made this apple parer sometime in the 19th century, and passed it down through his family.
Name/Title
Apple Peeler
Lexicon
Description
Flat wooden board that narrows slightly at one end. On that narrower end are two pieces of wood carved to arch over another wooden cylinder. The two pieces are attached to the board with metal nails at either end.
The wooden cylinder has a handle at one end and metal tines at the other that appears to have been made from a dining fork.
The wooden cylinder has a handle at one end and metal tines at the other that appears to have been made from a dining fork.
Acquisition
Accession
1972.3
Made/Created
Artist Information
Hoyt, Russell (1805-1890)
Artist
Date made
1825
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1972.3.2
Context
Made and used by Russell Hoyt of Craftsbury, VT
Apple Peeler
Interpretative Labels
Label
Apple Peeler, circa 1856
Horatio Keyes (1830-1904)
Leominster, MA
Cast iron, steel
Barre History Collection, #2014.60.1033
Apples have always been a core food product for Vermont, and many uses of apples require them to be peeled and cored. Introducing a mechanical device to the process speeds things up considerably, reducing the tedium of the task and preserving more of the apple’s flesh. There are dozens of potential variations on mechanical parers, including many homemade variations (see 1972.3.2 in this same exhibition), but this variation, patented by Horatio Keyes in 1856, introduced the idea of moving the paring arm around the apple via a geared turntable, a huge leap forward in speed and convenience.
Name/Title
Apple Peeler
Lexicon
Description
Metal device known as an apple peeler or parer.
On one end, a vise with a wingnut screw holds the device to a flat surface such as a table or counter. On the side a wooden handle turns a large gear. That gear is connected via two more gears to a center column on a spring, with a horizontal blade at the end. It is also connected to a central shaft at the top of the parer with a three-pronged end.
On the base gear, from which the center column extends, is written “Patented – By H. Keyes June 17 & Dec. 16, 1856.”
When the handle is turned, it activates both the blade and the pronged end. An apple held on the pronged end would rotate around its core while the central blade would move to peel different parts of the apple on a cycle.
On one end, a vise with a wingnut screw holds the device to a flat surface such as a table or counter. On the side a wooden handle turns a large gear. That gear is connected via two more gears to a center column on a spring, with a horizontal blade at the end. It is also connected to a central shaft at the top of the parer with a three-pronged end.
On the base gear, from which the center column extends, is written “Patented – By H. Keyes June 17 & Dec. 16, 1856.”
When the handle is turned, it activates both the blade and the pronged end. An apple held on the pronged end would rotate around its core while the central blade would move to peel different parts of the apple on a cycle.
Acquisition
Accession
2014.60
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1856
Manufacturer
Keyes, Horatio J. (1830-1904)
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Iron
Entry/Object ID
2014.60.1033
Context
Patented and produced by Horatio Keyes in Leominster, MA, 1856-1857.
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Apple Peeler
Name/Title
Apple Peeler
Lexicon
Description
Metal apple peeler or parer. On one end, a vise with a wingnut screw holds the device to a flat surface such as a table or counter. On the side a wooden handle turns a large gear. That gear is connected via two more gears to a center column on a spring, with a horizontal blade at the end. It is also connected to a central shaft at the top of the parer with a three-pronged end.
Use
When the handle is turned, it activates both the blade and the pronged end. An apple held on the pronged end would rotate around its core while the central blade would move to peel different parts of the apple on a cycle.
Acquisition
Accession
1952.40
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1952.40.8
Apple Peeler
Name/Title
Apple Peeler
Lexicon
Description
Apple peeler with a long, flat wooden base. To one side of the base is a fork mounted on a round axel. There is a large round disk mounted near the fork. The two are connected by a leather strap, causing the fork to turn when the large wheel is turned.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.41
Made/Created
Artist Information
Cowles, Madison (1833-1894)
Artist
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal, Leather
Entry/Object ID
1964.41.2
Context
Made and used by Madison Cowles of Albany, Vermont
Apple Peeler
Name/Title
Apple Peeler
Lexicon
Description
Metal apple peeler or parer. On one end, a vise with a wingnut screw holds the device to a flat surface such as a table or counter. On the side a wooden handle turns a large gear. That gear is connected via two more gears to a center column on a spring, with a horizontal blade at the end. It is also connected to a central shaft at the top of the parer with a three-pronged end. The large gear is labeled, "Manuf'd by C.E. Hudson, Leominster, Mass, Pat'd Jan. 24, 82".
Acquisition
Accession
1962.62
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Pollard, Cynthia Templeton (1872-1964)
Person or Organization
Made/Created
Manufacturer
C. E. Hudson
Materials
Material
Iron, Wood
Entry/Object ID
1962.62
Context
Used by Cynthia T. Pollard
Ashtray
Name/Title
Ashtray
Lexicon
Description
Ashtray in the shape of a birdbath. The base of the ashtray is turned wood in the shape of a stem glass or pedestal and is printed with the words, "Beach Have, N. J." A small, clear glass dish fits into the top of the base. Two blue-painted wooden birds sit on the edge of the base piece, attaching with small wooden dowels. The ashtray is in its original box, which is printed on the side with an image of a maple leaf and the label, "Newtco MAPLYNE". The top is printed in black with rectangles blocking the original red label, and the black words, "1 Pc. No. 948 BIRD BATH ASH TRAY".
Acquisition
Accession
2020.22
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1935-circa 1945
Manufacturer
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
Materials
Material
Wood, Glass, Cardboard
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.31a-e
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Ashtray
Name/Title
Ashtray
Lexicon
Description
Small ashtray consisting of a shallow glass dish set into a round wooden stand. The stand has spokes evenly placed around the edge to look like a ship's wheel. The stand is on three peg feet, turned in the same way as the spokes.
Acquisition
Accession
2020.22
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1935-circa 1945
Manufacturer
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.37ab
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Ashtray
Name/Title
Ashtray
Lexicon
Description
Small wooden ashtray with napkin holder. The ashtray is round with spokes to look like a ship's wheel. The center is hollowed out and a clear glass dish is placed inside. At the back is a raised semicircular portion with a slot cut across the center for holding napkins.
Acquisition
Accession
2020.22
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1935-circa 1945
Manufacturer
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
Materials
Material
Wood, Glass
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.36ab
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Atlatl Weight
Name/Title
Atlatl Weight
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone atlatl weight. It is completely ground and polished. It consists of a single wing and is broken along the central hole. There are two holes drilled near the break, possibly as a repair attempt. There is incised line decoration on one face.
Use
Used to weight atlatls (spear-throwers).
Acquisition
Accession
1954.5
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Hanson, Lyle
Person or Organization
Related Places
,
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1954.5.10
Context
Collected by Lyle Hanson in Fair Haven, Vermont, or Lake George, New York
Atlatl Weight
Name/Title
Atlatl Weight
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone atlatl weight. It is completely ground and polished with a thick center and thin edge. It appears to have broken along the central hole.
Use
Used to weight atlatls (spear-throwers).
Acquisition
Accession
1954.5
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Hanson, Lyle
Person or Organization
Related Places
,
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1954.5.6
Context
Collected by Lyle Hanson in Fair Haven, Vermont, or Lake George, New York
Awl
Name/Title
Awl
Lexicon
Description
Awl with bulbous, turned wooden handle and curved metal spike.
Acquisition
Accession
1972.36
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Loomis, Arthur
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Burlington
City
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1780
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1972.36.1d
Context
Used by Arthur Loomis in Burlington, Vermont
Awl
Name/Title
Awl
Lexicon
Description
Awl with bulbous, turned wooden handle and curved metal spike.
Acquisition
Accession
1972.36
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Loomis, Arthur
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Burlington
City
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1780
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1972.36.1e
Context
Used by Arthur Loomis in Burlington, Vermont
Awl
Name/Title
Awl
Lexicon
Description
Awl with bulbous, turned wooden handle and curved metal spike.
Acquisition
Accession
1972.36
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Loomis, Arthur
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Burlington
City
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1780
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1972.36.1f
Context
Used by Arthur Loomis in Burlington, Vermont
Awl
Name/Title
Awl
Lexicon
Description
Awl with bulbous, turned wooden handle and curved metal spike.
Acquisition
Accession
1972.36
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Loomis, Arthur
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Burlington
City
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1780
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1972.36.1g
Context
Used by Arthur Loomis in Burlington, Vermont
Awl
Name/Title
Awl
Lexicon
Description
Awl with bulbous, turned wooden handle and curved metal spike.
Acquisition
Accession
1972.36
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Loomis, Arthur
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Burlington
City
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1780
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Entry/Object ID
1972.36.1h
Context
Used by Arthur Loomis in Burlington, Vermont
Awl
Name/Title
Awl
Lexicon
Description
Awl with bulbous, turned wooden handle and short metal spike.
Acquisition
Accession
1972.36
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Loomis, Arthur
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Burlington
City
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1780
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1972.36.1j
Context
Used by Arthur Loomis in Burlington, Vermont
Awl
Name/Title
Awl
Lexicon
Description
Awl with turned wooden handle and straight metal spike.
Acquisition
Accession
1972.36
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Loomis, Arthur
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Burlington
City
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1780
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1972.36.1k
Context
Used by Arthur Loomis in Burlington, Vermont
Awl
Name/Title
Awl
Lexicon
Description
Set of five awls, each with turned wooden handle and slightly curved metal spikes.
Acquisition
Accession
1975.34
Materials
Material
Wood, Iron
Entry/Object ID
1975.34a-e
Awl
Name/Title
Awl
Lexicon
Description
Harness maker's awl with a hollow, turned wood handle. The end of the handle unscrews and holds five interchangeable tips, one of which is a screwdriver.
Acquisition
Accession
1982.15
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Randolph
Town
Orange County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Time Period
19th Century
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1982.15.1ab
Context
Used in Randolph, Vermont
Awl
Name/Title
Awl
Lexicon
Description
Short-spiked awl with turned own handle. The end of the handle is reinforced with a metal ring.
Acquisition
Accession
1982.15
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Randolph
Town
Orange County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Time Period
19th Century
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1982.15.2
Context
Used in Randolph, Vermont
Awl
Name/Title
Awl
Lexicon
Description
Harness maker's awl with a turned wooden handle. The handle flares outward to the end and is molded with indent, creating a knob on the end. The tip is set almost perpendicularly into the handle, and the end is curved.
Acquisition
Accession
1982.15
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Randolph
Town
Orange County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Time Period
19th Century
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1982.15.3
Context
Used in Randolph, Vermont
Awl
Interpretative Labels
Label
Nathaniel Burbank of South Walden, Vermont wen to sea in 1858 and didn't return home until after the end of the Civil War. The logbook was kept of his first voyage aboard the Joseph Grinnell, which sailed for the Pacific Ocean out of Bedford, Massachusetts on June 18, 1858 under William Thomas as Master. Burbank made his awls from whalebone and drew the picture of his prey, the Sperm whale. Throughout his voyage he would stamp the book with a whale for a capture and a whale's tail for one that got away.
Burbank's written accounts of his whaling career end in 1862. His accounts in this book continued in 1872 listing produce from and work on his Vermont farm.
Name/Title
Awl
Lexicon
Description
Awl made of whale bone. It has a rectangular top portion with a elongated diamond-shaped pointed bottom section. There are irregularities in the bone show that show holes and slight color changes.
Acquisition
Accession
1994.41
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Walden
Town
Caledonia County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Artist Information
Burbank, Nathaniel (1828-1913)
Artist
Date made
circa 1860
Materials
Material
Whale Bone
Entry/Object ID
1994.41.1
Context
Made by Nathaniel Burbank of South Walden, Vermont.
Awl
Interpretative Labels
Label
Nathaniel Burbank of South Walden, Vermont wen to sea in 1858 and didn't return home until after the end of the Civil War. The logbook was kept of his first voyage aboard the Joseph Grinnell, which sailed for the Pacific Ocean out of Bedford, Massachusetts on June 18, 1858 under William Thomas as Master. Burbank made his awls from whalebone and drew the picture of his prey, the Sperm whale. Throughout his voyage he would stamp the book with a whale for a capture and a whale's tail for one that got away.
Burbank's written accounts of his whaling career end in 1862. His accounts in this book continued in 1872 listing produce from and work on his Vermont farm.
Name/Title
Awl
Lexicon
Description
Small awl made of whalebone. The handle is a flat paddle shape with a round hold in the center, and there is a tapered spike on one end.
Acquisition
Accession
1994.41
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Walden
Town
Caledonia County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Artist Information
Burbank, Nathaniel (1828-1913)
Artist
Date made
circa 1860
Materials
Material
Whale Bone
Entry/Object ID
1994.41.2
Context
Made by Nathaniel Burbank of South Walden, Vermont.
Awl Bits
Name/Title
Awl Bits
Lexicon
Description
Box contains seven Awl bits and 30 metal shoe pegs.
Acquisition
Accession
1972.36
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Loomis, Arthur
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Burlington
City
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1780
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1972.36.1m
Context
Used by Arthur Loomis in Burlington, Vermont
Ax
Name/Title
Ax
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone ax.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.65
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1960.65.4
Ax
Name/Title
Ax
Lexicon
Description
Large, ground stone ax head
Acquisition
Accession
1975.95
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Weybridge
Town
Addison County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.95.8
Context
Likely collected near Weybridge, Vermont
Ax
Name/Title
Ax
Lexicon
Description
Double-bitted axe with wooden handle. The blade is sharpened on both sides with the handle inserted in the center. The far end of the handle flares out.
Acquisition
Accession
1992.42
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Shelburne
Town
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Rixford's Scythes and Axes
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal, Wood
Entry/Object ID
1992.42
Context
Made by the Rixford Company of East Highgate, Vermont. Owned by William Osgood of Northfield, Vermont, and Shelburne, Vermont.
Ax
Name/Title
Ax
Lexicon
Description
Large, ground stone ax head
Acquisition
Accession
1975.103
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Vernon
Town
Windham County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.103.2
Context
Likely collected near Vernon, Vermont
Ax
Name/Title
Ax
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone ax head.
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Waddington
City
New York
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.338
Context
Collected in Waddington, New York
Ax
Name/Title
Ax
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone ax head.
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.329
Ax
Name/Title
Ax
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone ax head.
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.339
Ax
Name/Title
Ax
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone ax head. It is flat on one side and rouded on the other.
Acquisition
Accession
1954.283
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Sampson, Emma P. Merrill (1865-1953)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Caledonia County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1954.283.62
Context
Collected by Emma P. Sampson in Caledonia County, Vermont
Ax
Name/Title
Ax
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone ax head.
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.330
Ax
Name/Title
Ax
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone ax head.
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.331
Ax
Name/Title
Ax
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone ax head.
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.332
Ax
Name/Title
Ax
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone ax head.
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Warren
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.333
Context
Collected in Warren, Vermont
Ax
Name/Title
Ax
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone ax head.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.679
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock
Ax
Name/Title
Ax
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone ax head.
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.341
Ax
Name/Title
Ax
Lexicon
Description
Grooved stone ax head.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.596
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock
Ax
Name/Title
Ax
Description
Ground stone ax head with a full groove on one side. The other side is ungrooved. There edges and base are chipped.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Related Places
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Materials
Material
Granite
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.120
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County.
Ax
Name/Title
Ax
Lexicon
Description
Single bitted steel axe with wooden handle marked "R37/ RIXFORD /3"
Acquisition
Accession
1975.494
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Rixford's Scythes and Axes
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1975.494.15
Context
Made in Highgate, Vermont
Ax
Name/Title
Ax
Lexicon
Description
Large, ground and polished stone ax.
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.437
Context
Collected near Gila River, Arizona
Ax
Name/Title
Ax
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone ax head.
Acquisition
Accession
1954.283
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Sampson, Emma P. Merrill (1865-1953)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Caledonia County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1954.283.141
Context
Collected by Emma P. Sampson in Caledonia County, Vermont
Ax Head
Name/Title
Ax Head
Lexicon
Description
Small ax or tomahawk blade with a large opening for the handle and a knob at the reverse. The metal creating the loop for the handle is decorated with incised triangles.
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Iron
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.712
Context
Collected by Harry Woodcock.
Ax Head
Name/Title
Ax Head
Lexicon
Description
Iron ax head with spatula-shaped blade, a small opening for a handle, and a curved, pointed hook. From a collection assembled by Harry Woodcock.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Iron
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.711
Context
Collected by Harry Woodcock.
Baby Carriage
Name/Title
Baby Carriage
Lexicon
Description
Silver-painted wicker baby carriage. The body of the carriage is formed from wicker, both woven and bent and curlicues. There is an padded seat toward the back of the body, with tufted upholstery in gold silk damask. There are four, large wheels. A large lace umbrella attaches to the carriage and back right, shielding the passenger from sunlight.
Acquisition
Accession
1971.11
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Lowe, Warren Bailey (1895-1968)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1895
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall (no umbrella)
Materials
Material
Wood, Wicker, Silk, Silk, Lace, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1971.11.3
Context
Used to push Warren Bailey Lowe in Montpelier, Vermont
Balance
Name/Title
Balance
Description
This is a spring balance scale which measures the weight of items hung from the hook -- such as loose items in a bag or bucket.
Acquisition
Accession
2006.42
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Sumner, Joyce William (1919-2005)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Danby
Town
Rutland County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Peck, Stow & Wilcox Co.
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
2006.42.14
Context
Used by the Sumner family in Danby, Vermont.
Balance Scale
Name/Title
Balance Scale
Lexicon
Description
Balance scale consisting of a horizontal bar balanced on two vertical supports. The base is shaped like an arrowhead. A round, wire holder hangs from a hook on one end of the bar. The center of the bar is marked with hash lines.
Acquisition
Accession
2021.28
Made/Created
Date made
1878
Manufacturer
Fairbanks Scales
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
2021.28.1
Context
Made by Fairbanks Scales in St. Johnsbury, Vermont
Balance Scale
Name/Title
Balance Scale
Description
Metal balance scale consisting of a bar with three hooks at the one end. The counterweight is missing.
Acquisition
Accession
1942.13
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Rutland
City
Rutland County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Entry/Object ID
1942.13ab
Context
Likely used in Rutland, Vermont
Balance Scale
Name/Title
Balance Scale
Lexicon
Description
Metal balance scale consisting of a bar with a pear-shaped weight at one end and three hooks at the other end.
Acquisition
Accession
1952.19
Entry/Object ID
1952.19
Context
Proposed for deaccession due to condition and lack of Vermont use connections.
Balance Scale Weight
Name/Title
Balance Scale Weight
Lexicon
Description
Round metal weight with a hook attached to one side. It weighs 2.5 pounds.
Acquisition
Accession
1963.19
Made/Created
Date made
1835
Manufacturer
Bachelder, Jeremiah
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Iron
Entry/Object ID
1963.19.5
Context
Made by Jeremiah Batchelder in Barre, Vermont
Bale Markers
Name/Title
Bale Markers
Lexicon
Description
25 metal bale markers. The markers are small metal circles, each stamped with a number or initials.
Use
Used to mark freight during shipment on trains
Acquisition
Accession
2021.5
Materials
Material
Lead
Entry/Object ID
2021.5.33a-y
Context
Marked with station codes of train stations within and surrounding Vermont
Bale Seal
Name/Title
Bale Seal
Lexicon
Description
Round metal disk with the number 116 impressed in the center.
Acquisition
Accession
2017.3
Ethnography
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
2017.3.11
Ballpoint Pen
Name/Title
Ballpoint Pen
Lexicon
Description
Blue and white retractable ballpoint pen with white lettering that reads, "Trinity College of Vermont".
Acquisition
Accession
2000.19
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Trinity College of Vermont
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Burlington
City
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
2000
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Plastic
Entry/Object ID
2000.19.8
Context
Made for Trinity College of Vermont, a college in Burlington, Vermont, from 1925 to 2000.
Band Saw
Name/Title
Band Saw
Lexicon
Description
Large wooden band saw. The saw sits on a wooden base with holes to bolt to the floor. There are two wheels above and below the work table that move the band saw blade. The side is stenciled with the words, "Mfg by F. Grout, Derby, VT. Patent applied for."
Acquisition
Accession
1976.14
Made/Created
Manufacturer
B. F. Grout
Materials
Material
Wood, Iron
Entry/Object ID
1976.14.1
Context
Made by B. F. Grout in Derby, Vermont
Bandbox
Name/Title
Bandbox
Lexicon
Description
Small bentwood bandbox.
Acquisition
Accession
1954.40
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1954.40.8g
Bandbox
Name/Title
Bandbox
Lexicon
Description
Wooden bandbox with lid that comes off. Writing on the top says it was sent by a couple from Carolles, which is located on the northern coast of France. The lid has come apart.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.172
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Bandbox
Name/Title
Bandbox
Lexicon
Description
Round box with removable lid. The box is covered in wallpaper printed with a blue and white floral border design. The center top of the lid has an oval 3/4-length portrait of a man wearing a suit. The interior of the lid is lined with a newspaper dated 1863.
Acquisition
Accession
1972.28
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Maxham, Melvina Angeline Smith (1839-1907)
Person or Organization
Related Places
,
Made/Created
Date made
1863
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cardboard, Paper
Entry/Object ID
1972.28.16ab
Context
Owned by Melvina Angeline Smith Maxham in Middlesex, Vermont
Bandbox
Name/Title
Bandbox
Lexicon
Description
Oval bandbox covered in printed wallpaper. The wallpaper is printed with a maple leaf pattern in green, red, and orange.
Acquisition
Accession
1976.43
Entry/Object ID
1976.43.208a-b
Bannerstone
Name/Title
Bannerstone
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone double-winged bannerstone without the central hole. There is incised line decoration on one face.
Use
While there is debate about the use of bannerstones, many believe they were used as atlatl (spear-thrower) weights, ceremonial purposes, cordage making, or fire making.
Acquisition
Accession
1954.5
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Hanson, Lyle
Person or Organization
Related Places
,
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1954.5.3
Context
Collected by Lyle Hanson in Fair Haven, Vermont, or Lake George, New York
Bannerstone
Name/Title
Bannerstone
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone double-winged bannerstone with a central groove on both faces. There are shallower grooves running parallel to the central groove on either side.
Use
While there is debate about the use of bannerstone, many believe they were used as atlatl (spear-thrower) weights, ceremonial purposes, cordage making, or fire making.
Acquisition
Accession
1954.5
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Hanson, Lyle
Person or Organization
Related Places
,
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1954.5.8
Context
Collected by Lyle Hanson in Fair Haven, Vermont, or Lake George, New York
Basket
Name/Title
Basket
Lexicon
Description
Covered basket made in the Abenaki tradition. It has slightly flared sides and a deep lid. A row of cowis (3 dimensional woven curls) is around the bottom, and another double row about midway up the basket. The cover also has a double row of cowis. The basket has a solid ash handle, about 1/2" wide. The inside rim of basket shows a single row of purple dyed ash.
Acquisition
Accession
1983.12
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
White, Carroll Henry (1876-1934)
Person or Organization
Related Publications
Always in Season: Folk Art and Traditional Culture in Vermont
Publication
Made/Created
Date made
1865-1900
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Ash Splint
Entry/Object ID
1983.12.1a-b
Context
Made by an unrecorded Abenaki artisan, and owned by Carroll White in South Walden, VT
Basket
Name/Title
Basket
Lexicon
Description
Round birchbark basket. The basket is formed from a single piece of birchbark, stitched in four seams to form a bowl. The edge is whip stitched. It is coated in a modern varnished that is yellowed.
Acquisition
Accession
1921.1
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Allen, Ira (1751-1814)
Person or Organization
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Birch
Entry/Object ID
1921.1
Context
Said to have belonged to Ira Allen.
Basket
Name/Title
Basket
Lexicon
Description
Rectangular basket made from thin wooden splints. The basket is stamped around the top and bottom with a quatrefoil design, and one splint near the top is dyed blue.
Acquisition
Accession
2017.3
Ethnography
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1840
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
2017.3.1
Context
Made in Vernon, Vermont
Basket
Name/Title
Basket
Lexicon
Description
Basket with a round top and square bottom. The basket is made from thin splints of wood in varying width, and the outside is decorated with woven loops, or cowis. It is signed in ink on the bottom, "Leland Krook/Sept 1903".
Acquisition
Accession
2017.3
Ethnography
Made/Created
Artist Information
Krook, Leland
Artist
Date made
Sep 1903
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
2017.3.2
Context
Made by Leland Krook in Vermont in 1903.
Basket
Name/Title
Basket
Lexicon
Description
Round basket with deep, round cover. The basket is made from thin splints of wood in consistent widths with a row of woven loops, or cowis, decorating the center. The basket is dated in ink on the bottom, "June 1943".
Acquisition
Accession
2017.3
Ethnography
Made/Created
Date made
Jun 1943
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
2017.3.3
Context
Made a member of the LaPan in Vermont in 1943.
Basket
Interpretative Labels
Label
Basket, 1840-1860
Abenaki
Cambridge, Vermont
Ash
Gift of Frederick M. Wiseman, #2017.3.4
Vermont Abenaki families from ancient Indigenous communities such as Missisquoi and Koas, as well as from smaller and more dispersed enclaves in the northeastern and southeastern parts of the state, were extremely important to early 19th century Vermont commerce and transportation. Travel in the summer on lakes and rivers took place in locally produced bark canoes, while winter journeys were often made on snowshoes while pulling bentwood toboggans built by Abenaki. Indigenous-made utilitarian and decorative ash splint baskets held everything from produce to bonnets and could be found for sale in many general stores.
Name/Title
Basket
Lexicon
Description
Long, rectangular basket woven from thin wooden splints. The splints are narrow and the top and bottom of the basket, with two wide splits running along the center. The wide splints are painted with an alternating pattern of a green leaf and a pink and yellow arch.
Acquisition
Accession
2017.3
Ethnography
Made/Created
Date made
1840-1860
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
2017.3.4
Context
Made in Cambridge, Vermont
Basket
Name/Title
Basket
Lexicon
Description
Round basket and lid woven from split and plaited sweetgrass. The Lid is woven in alternating sections of black-dyed weavers and plaited sweetgrass with six splint loops at the center. The basket is made of black-dyed splint weavers at the bottom and plaited sweetgrass at the top.
Acquisition
Accession
2004.18
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Dole, Sylvia Johnson (1940-2008)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Plainfield
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Sweetgrass, Wood
Entry/Object ID
2004.18.1a-b
Context
Owned by the Martin or Johnson families of Plainfield, Vermont
Basket
Name/Title
Basket
Lexicon
Description
Round splint basket accented with sweetgrass. The basket has red and blue dyed weavers, worked in 1/3 and 2/3 of the way down the basket. There are two plaited handles on either side that are tied together with a piece of jute.
Acquisition
Accession
2004.18
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Entry/Object ID
2004.18.2
Context
Owned by a member of the Martin or Johnson families.
Basket
Name/Title
Basket
Lexicon
Description
Large bushel basket with Sweetser-style bottom and 2 u-shaped wooden handles. The bottom is woven of wooden splints, and the top edge is reinforced with multiple splints wrapped with another narrow splint.
Acquisition
Accession
2023.13
Made/Created
Materials
Material
Ash Splint
Entry/Object ID
2023.13.1
Context
Made by a member of the Sweetser family. Owned by a member of the Dopp family in South Burlington, Vermont
Basket
Name/Title
Basket
Lexicon
Description
Ash splint basket decorated all over the exterior with red-dyed curl work. The top part of the basket is round, and it sits on a square base. The shoulder between the upper portion and the base is reinforced with the use of narrower weavers. The rim is lashed with 1/4"-wide splint. There is a penciled "X" at the center bottom and pencil lines radiating outward from the center to each of the four sides of the base.
Acquisition
Accession
2013.4
Ethnography
Made/Created
Artist Information
Morehouse, Seymour Lamson (1822-1908)
Artist
Attributed to
Attribution
Date made
circa 1895
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Splint
Entry/Object ID
2013.4.3
Context
Attributed to Seymour L. Morehouse of Westford, Vermont
Basket
Name/Title
Basket
Lexicon
Description
Large bushel basket with Sweetser-style bottom. The bottom is woven of wooden splints, and the top edge is reinforced thick, curved splits nailed into place. There are 2 u-shaped connectors attached to the top, through which is u-shaped wooden handle that spans the width of the basket. The handle can be laid down, but only in one direction.
Acquisition
Accession
2023.13
Made/Created
Materials
Material
Ash Splint
Entry/Object ID
2023.13.2
Context
Made by a member of the Sweetser family. Owned by a member of the Dopp family in South Burlington, Vermont
Basket
Interpretative Labels
Name/Title
Basket
Lexicon
Description
Splint basket with rounded sides pulling in a bit at the top. The rim is two half round pieces of wood that sandwich the top of the stakes. It is lashed with 1/4" wide splint. There are two elongated metal "U" shaped pieces that are tightly lashed into the rim on opposite sides of the round top. The rounded bottoms stick up above the rim and lower legs fold over the bottom of the rim. The metal bail handle loops into the "U". The basket's ribs (20x2) are narrower at the bottom and top and wider in the middle giving the basket a round shape. Written in pencil on the bottom of the basket is the inscription "Seymour Lamson Morehouse / Westford Vermont / His Make"
Acquisition
Accession
2009.47
Made/Created
Artist Information
Morehouse, Seymour Lamson (1822-1908)
Artist
Date made
1880-1900
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Ash Splint, Metal
Entry/Object ID
2009.47
Context
Made by Seymour Lamson Morehouse in Westford, Vermont
Basket
Name/Title
Basket
Lexicon
Description
Brown ash basket with attached cover and rigid upright handle.
Acquisition
Accession
1976.10
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Peaslee, Rozill A. Huntoon (1819-1902), Peaslee, Ebenezer (1816-1859)
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Ash Splint
Entry/Object ID
1976.10.11
Context
Owned by Ebenezer and Rozell Huntoon Peaslee, likely in New Hampshire
Basket
Name/Title
Basket
Lexicon
Description
Small, round basket made of brown ash splints with a wooden handle. The edge is reinforced with bent wood strips nailed on the interior and exterior. The outside of the rim and center bottom rib are marked "P-2-41 / 200" in pencil.
Acquisition
Accession
1973.12
Relationships
Related Places
,
Made/Created
Artist Information
Perry, Ida Belle Sweetser (1891-1985)
Artist
Date made
1918
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Ash Splint
Entry/Object ID
1973.12.1
Context
Made by Bell Sweetser Perry of Waterbury, Vermont
Basket
Name/Title
Basket
Lexicon
Description
Half bushel basket made of brown ash splint. The basket has a wooden handle that can swivel on two u-shaped wooden pieces.
Use
Belle Sweetser used this basket for the "baby wash".
Acquisition
Accession
1973.12
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Perry, Ida Belle Sweetser (1891-1985)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Stowe
Town
Lamoille County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Artist Information
Sweetser, Sam
Artist
Date made
1909
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Ash Splint
Entry/Object ID
1973.12.2
Context
Made by Sam Sweetser as a wedding gift to Belle Sweetser and Sam Perry in Waterbury, Vermont, 1909.
Basket
Name/Title
Basket
Lexicon
Description
Oval basket with cover. The cover is hinged with two small strips of willow. The basket sides and the center of the lid are decorated with woven loops, or cowis.
Acquisition
Accession
1975.26
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Congdon, Catherine Allen Vail (1848-1928)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Danby
Town
Rutland County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1872
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Entry/Object ID
1975.26.3
Context
Owned by Katie Allen Vail of Danby, Vermont.
Basket
Name/Title
Basket
Lexicon
Description
Tall basket of woven birch bark. The base of the basket is square while the opening is round.
Acquisition
Accession
1975.496
Made/Created
Artist Information
Miettinen, Anna
Artist
Date made
circa 1945
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Birch
Entry/Object ID
1975.496
Context
Made by Anna Miettinen in Bethel, Vermont
Basket
Name/Title
Basket
Lexicon
Description
Splint basket with two handles and a cover. The basket flares out in the middle and again slightly at the top. It has a rectangular cover and base. The center line of the basket and the sides of the cover are decorated with woven loops or cowis. The two handles attach to large loops, allowing them to move. The interior is marked, "HGA" and "HG Allen".
Acquisition
Accession
1986.16
Ethnography
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Ash Splint
Entry/Object ID
1986.16.1a-b
Basket
Name/Title
Basket
Lexicon
Description
Urn-shaped basket of woven brown ash split. The body of the basket is very narrow at the base, flaring outward dramatically to the top quarter, the curving back inward. The lid is a shallow round, significantly larger than the basket's opening. The rigid, stationery handle attaches to the basket at the widest point.
Acquisition
Accession
1982.5
Ethnography
Made/Created
Artist Information
Washburn, Newton Everett (1915-2011)
Artist
Date made
1982
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Ash Splint
Entry/Object ID
1982.5.1a-b
Context
Made by Newton Everett Washburn of Stowe, Vermont.
Basket
Name/Title
Basket
Lexicon
Description
Rectangular basket with a solid wooden base and flaring sides. The sides are woven from round reeds and topped with a plait of reeds. The vertical ribs are inserted into holes drilled through the base. There is a paper label on the bottom of the basket that reads, "ARTICLE NO . . . . . From S. B. SMITH. Manufacturer of Reed AND Rattan Chairs, Montpelier, Vermont.
Acquisition
Accession
2014.31
Made/Created
Date made
1890-1910
Manufacturer
S. B. Smith
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Reed
Entry/Object ID
2014.31.1
Context
Made by S. B. Smith in Montpelier, Vermont
Basket
Name/Title
Basket
Lexicon
Description
Rectangular basket with a solid wooden base and flaring sides. The sides are woven from round reeds and topped with a plait of reeds. The vertical ribs are inserted into holes drilled through the base.
Acquisition
Accession
2014.31
Made/Created
Date made
1890-1900
Manufacturer
S. B. Smith
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Reed, Wood
Entry/Object ID
2014.31.2
Context
Made by S. B. Smith in Montpelier, Vermont
Basket
Interpretative Labels
Label
Abenaki Basket, Early 20th Century
Addison County
Ash
Museum Purchase, #1990.33.1
Abenakis lived in communities throughout Vermont with village centers at Swanton and Highgate. They continued to maintain cultural identity and tradition in the face of new history publications that falsely erased them from the historical record and programs such as the Eugenics Survey that sought to remove them physically from the general population.
Abenaki people long participated in Vermont’s economy through the sale of goods and services. Some of the most iconic and recognizable goods included baskets, snowshoes, and canoes. The Sweetser family of Morrisville, with their unique baskets of a blended Abenaki and European design, went from local to national renown when wealthy tourists and collectors sought their products. The Obomsawin family, headed by patriarch Simon, made a name for themselves selling handcrafts to tourists visiting the exclusive Cedar Beach resort community on Lake Champlain.
Abenaki throughout the region sold traditional goods and served as guides for fishermen and hunters in the Green and White Mountains, and Quebec. To externally express an “Indian” identity, some Abenaki adopted dress based on that of Western Indians as this imagery was most recognizable to non-Abenaki residents and visitors.
Name/Title
Basket
Lexicon
Description
Abenaki-style basket with three rows of curls or cowis on the sides. The basket is formed into a square, with narrow weavers toward the base and three wide weavers forming the bulk of the sides. The top edge is reinforced with thicker splint. The cowis were red but are now faded on the exterior.
Acquisition
Accession
1990.33
Ethnography
Made/Created
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Ash Splint
Entry/Object ID
1990.33.1
Context
Made by an unrecorded Abenaki artisan in Addison, Vermont
Basket
Name/Title
Basket
Lexicon
Description
Round coiled basket made of pine needles. The basket is filled with miscellaneous material, included spools of thread, buttons, plastic charms, a pencil, paper hearts, a money clip, and metal Red Cross clip-on buttons.
Acquisition
Accession
1990.33
Ethnography
Made/Created
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Raffia, Pine
Entry/Object ID
1990.33.2
Context
Made by an unidentified Abenaki craftsperson in Addison County, Vermont
Basket
Interpretative Labels
Label
Abenaki Basket, Early 20th Century
Addison County
Sweetgrass
Museum Purchase, #1990.33.3
Abenakis lived in communities throughout Vermont with village centers at Swanton and Highgate. They continued to maintain cultural identity and tradition in the face of new history publications that falsely erased them from the historical record and programs such as the Eugenics Survey that sought to remove them physically from the general population.
Abenaki people long participated in Vermont’s economy through the sale of goods and services. Some of the most iconic and recognizable goods included baskets, snowshoes, and canoes. The Sweetser family of Morrisville, with their unique baskets of a blended Abenaki and European design, went from local to national renown when wealthy tourists and collectors sought their products. The Obomsawin family, headed by patriarch Simon, made a name for themselves selling handcrafts to tourists visiting the exclusive Cedar Beach resort community on Lake Champlain.
Abenaki throughout the region sold traditional goods and served as guides for fishermen and hunters in the Green and White Mountains, and Quebec. To externally express an “Indian” identity, some Abenaki adopted dress based on that of Western Indians as this imagery was most recognizable to non-Abenaki residents and visitors.
Name/Title
Basket
Lexicon
Description
Square sweetgrass and splint basket. The splines and some weavers have been dyed red. Halfway up the sides of the basket are rows splint weavers creating a 3/4-inch stripe. The lid also has a 3/4"-inch stripe of red splint weavers across the center. The handle is braided sweetgrass that is anchored on both ends with loops of sweetgrass attaching back at the anchor. The edges are bound bundles of sweetgrass attached with a narrow red splint. The contents of basket include ribbon sewn into a pocket/sachet, embroidery floss, a lace medallion, a ring box, tissue paper, plastic, crocheted lace, ribbon and more.
Acquisition
Accession
1990.33
Ethnography
Made/Created
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Sweetgrass, Ash Splint
Entry/Object ID
1990.33.3a-b
Context
Made by an unrecorded Abenaki artisan in Addison, Vermont
Basket
Interpretative Labels
Label
Abenaki Basket, Early 20th Century
Addison County
Ash, sweetgrass
Museum Purchase, #1990.33.4
Abenakis lived in communities throughout Vermont with village centers at Swanton and Highgate. They continued to maintain cultural identity and tradition in the face of new history publications that falsely erased them from the historical record and programs such as the Eugenics Survey that sought to remove them physically from the general population.
Abenaki people long participated in Vermont’s economy through the sale of goods and services. Some of the most iconic and recognizable goods included baskets, snowshoes, and canoes. The Sweetser family of Morrisville, with their unique baskets of a blended Abenaki and European design, went from local to national renown when wealthy tourists and collectors sought their products. The Obomsawin family, headed by patriarch Simon, made a name for themselves selling handcrafts to tourists visiting the exclusive Cedar Beach resort community on Lake Champlain.
Abenaki throughout the region sold traditional goods and served as guides for fishermen and hunters in the Green and White Mountains, and Quebec. To externally express an “Indian” identity, some Abenaki adopted dress based on that of Western Indians as this imagery was most recognizable to non-Abenaki residents and visitors.
Name/Title
Basket
Lexicon
Description
Small splint and sweetgrass basket. The sides of the basket are decorated with splint loops, or cowis. The splines were dark green (color visible on the bottom and interior) but have faded significantly. The round lid or cover is all sweetgrass woven through very narrow splint splines.
The basket was given with its contents, which include: hairpins, mother of pearl buttons, seashells, straight pins, a small button reading "The Kings Business", and other miscellania.
The basket was given with its contents, which include: hairpins, mother of pearl buttons, seashells, straight pins, a small button reading "The Kings Business", and other miscellania.
Acquisition
Accession
1990.33
Ethnography
Made/Created
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Sweetgrass, Ash Splint
Entry/Object ID
1990.33.4a-b
Context
Made by an unnamed Abenaki artisan in Addison, Vermont.
Basket
Interpretative Labels
Label
Abenaki Basket, Early 20th Century
Addison County
Ash, sweetgrass
Museum Purchase, #1990.33.5
Abenakis lived in communities throughout Vermont with village centers at Swanton and Highgate. They continued to maintain cultural identity and tradition in the face of new history publications that falsely erased them from the historical record and programs such as the Eugenics Survey that sought to remove them physically from the general population.
Abenaki people long participated in Vermont’s economy through the sale of goods and services. Some of the most iconic and recognizable goods included baskets, snowshoes, and canoes. The Sweetser family of Morrisville, with their unique baskets of a blended Abenaki and European design, went from local to national renown when wealthy tourists and collectors sought their products. The Obomsawin family, headed by patriarch Simon, made a name for themselves selling handcrafts to tourists visiting the exclusive Cedar Beach resort community on Lake Champlain.
Abenaki throughout the region sold traditional goods and served as guides for fishermen and hunters in the Green and White Mountains, and Quebec. To externally express an “Indian” identity, some Abenaki adopted dress based on that of Western Indians as this imagery was most recognizable to non-Abenaki residents and visitors.
Name/Title
Basket
Lexicon
Description
Small sweetgrass basket and cover. Both the round basket and round cover are sweetgrass woven around purple-dyed splints. An additional purple-dyed splint reinforces the basket's opening. The central loop of the lid was once purple, but has significantly faded.
Acquisition
Accession
1990.33
Ethnography
Made/Created
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Sweetgrass, Ash Splint
Entry/Object ID
1990.33.5a-b
Context
Made by an unnamed Abenaki artisan in Addison, Vermont
Basket
Interpretative Labels
Label
Gertrude Lepine of Morrisville recalled that her mother, Imelda lepine, traded a pair of mittens she knitted with Frank Sweetser for this basket. The Sweetser family of Waterbury was a prolific basket-making family. At least three generations of the family wove baskets during the winter and then sold them in and around Morristown, Stowe, and Waterbury. Oral and written history from the Sweetsers document that Gilman Sweetser was "part Indian" and he married Lydia Hall a Abenakis Indian. John Sweetser said that it was his grandfather Gilman, "that showed the whole of us how to make baskets." In addition to this basket VHS owns examples made by John Sweetser and by father and daughter, Samuel Sweetser and Belle Sweetser Perry, John's uncle and cousin.
Name/Title
Basket
Lexicon
Description
Round basket with a square base and bale handle. The basket is woven with flat pieces of wood (splits) and has stripes in green and red. The rim around the top is nailed, as is the handle.
Acquisition
Accession
2010.71
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Lepine, Imelda R. (1899-1994), Sweetser, Frank R. (1888-1950)
Made/Created
Date made
1930-1950
Manufacturer
Sweetser, Frank R. (1888-1950)
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
2010.71
Context
Made by Frank Sweetser of Morrisville, VT in exchange for a pair of mittens made by Imelda Lepine.
Basket
Name/Title
Basket
Lexicon
Description
Large basket with lid. The rectangular basket and lid are woven with ash splints. Some of the splits are dyed blue, and others are decorated with red spots and faces.
Acquisition
Accession
2022.9
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Blanchard, Malona Howe (1871-1948)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Roxbury
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Ash Splint
Entry/Object ID
2022.9.1a-b
Context
Given to Malonia Howe Blanchard of East Roxbury, Vermont, by Indigenous Americans in payment for caring for their baby during the winter while they travelled from Montreal to Boston.
Basket
Name/Title
Basket
Lexicon
Description
Large basket with Sweetser-style bottom. The basket is woven of wooden splints, and the top edge is reinforced with nailed-on splits at both the exterior and interior. There are two U-shaped handles on either side of the rim.
Acquisition
Accession
2011.16
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Places
,
Made/Created
Date made
1920-1930
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
2011.16
Context
Likely made by a member of the Sweetser family
Web Links and URLs
Basket
Name/Title
Basket
Lexicon
Description
Oval-shaped wicker basket. The basket is woven of groups of 7 wicker reeds held in a plain weave, giving a scalloped effect to the top edge.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.6
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Crafts, Samuel Chandler (1768-1853)
Person or Organization
Related Places
,
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1828
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wicker
Entry/Object ID
1960.6.3
Context
Used on Governor Samuel Craft's desk
Basket
Name/Title
Basket
Lexicon
Description
Woven wicker basket. The base is made from single wicker reed weavers woven around five-reed staves. The staves are extended long out of the woven portion and bent back down to insert join to the stave group five sections away from it, creating a scalloped patter.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.9
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wicker
Entry/Object ID
1960.9
Basket
Name/Title
Basket
Lexicon
Description
Double-welled basket made of pine roots and branches. The basket has a stationary wooden handle across the top.
Acquisition
Accession
1975.500
Made/Created
Artist Information
Keen, August
Artist
Date made
circa 1940
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Pine
Entry/Object ID
1975.500
Context
Made by August Keen of Stowe, Vermont
Basket
Name/Title
Basket
Lexicon
Description
Oval woven basket with a central handle. The basket has two hinged lids that open on either edge, hinging across the center beneath the handle.
Acquisition
Accession
1951.41
Entry/Object ID
1951.41
Basket
Name/Title
Basket
Lexicon
Description
Large bushel basket with Sweetser-style bottom. The bottom is woven of wooden splints, and the top edge is reinforced with multiple splints wrapped with another narrow splint. Where the splint wrapping is missing, it has been replaced with wire. One of the U-shaped handles is no longer attached.
Acquisition
Accession
2021.32
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Places
Place
South Burlington
City
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Materials
Material
Ash Splint
Entry/Object ID
2021.32.1a-b
Context
Made by a member of the Sweetser family. Owned by a member of the Dopp family in South Burlington, Vermont
Basket
Name/Title
Basket
Lexicon
Description
Large, shallow basket loosely woven from ash splints in a caning pattern.
Acquisition
Accession
1957.21
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1957.21
Basket
Name/Title
Basket
Lexicon
Description
Round-bottomed basket made with pine roots and branches. There is a stationary wooden handle across the top.
Acquisition
Accession
1975.501
Made/Created
Date made
1945
Manufacturer
Keen, August
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Pine
Entry/Object ID
1975.501
Context
Made by August Keen of Stowe, Vermont
Basket
Name/Title
Basket
Lexicon
Description
Round-bodied basket with moveable handle. The basket is formed with U-bent splines.
Acquisition
Accession
1965.24
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Vilas, Moses
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Johnson
Town
Lamoille County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1855
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Entry/Object ID
1965.24
Context
Owned by Moses Vilas of Johnson, Vermont
Bed Warmer
Name/Title
Bed Warmer
Lexicon
Description
Bed warmer, or free stone, made of a large, square piece of soapstone. A heavy-gauge wire is inserted into the sides and bent to form a handle.
Use
Bed warmers such as these would be heated on the stove, then wrapped in flannel and inserted between the sheets to warm up a bed.
Acquisition
Accession
1967.99
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Carter, Karl E.
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Corinth
Town
Orange County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1915
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Soapstone, Metal, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1967.99
Context
Used by the Karl E. Carter family in Corinth, Vermont
Bed Warmer
Name/Title
Bed Warmer
Lexicon
Description
A bed warmer with a long wooden handle and a metal pan with holes on the top. The lid on the pan opens to allow for inserting whatever would create heat -- coals? rocks?
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Metal, Wood
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.175
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Bed Warmer
Name/Title
Bed Warmer
Lexicon
Description
Bed warmer consisting of a round pan and long wooden handle. The pan has an attached lid that hinges open at the handle. The lid is pierced with circles around the edge.
Acquisition
Accession
1976.43
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Brass, Wood
Entry/Object ID
1976.43.128
Bed Warmer
Name/Title
Bed Warmer
Lexicon
Description
Bed warmer consisting of a round pan and long wooden handle. The pan has an attached lid that hinges open at the handle. The lid is pierced with circles in a pattern of four daisies.
Acquisition
Accession
1921.3
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Davis, Jacob (1739-1814)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Entry/Object ID
1921.3
Context
Owned by Colonial Jacob Davis, who moved to Montpelier, Vermont, in 1788.
Bed Warmer
Name/Title
Bed Warmer
Lexicon
Description
Bed warmer consisting of a mottled, rectangular soapstone block with a wire handle.
Use
After being heating in or near a fire, the stone would have been placed between the sheets of a bed prior to a person going to bed.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.24
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Soapstone
Entry/Object ID
1950.24.1
Context
Proposed for deaccessions due to condition and lack of Vermont use connections.
Bed Warmer
Name/Title
Bed Warmer
Lexicon
Description
Dark gray soapstone footwarmer. The initials "L.A.L." are carved on front. There are two holes were drilled to hold a wire handle that is no longer present.
Acquisition
Accession
1980.18
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Soapstone
Entry/Object ID
1980.18.2
Context
Used by members of the Lawson family
Bedkey
Name/Title
Bedkey
Lexicon
Description
Wooden bedkey made from 2 pieces: the body and the handle. The body has a hole at one end and 2 prongs on the other. The handle is a turned dowel inserted through the hole.
Acquisition
Accession
1976.33
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1976.33.19
Bedkey
Name/Title
Bedkey
Lexicon
Description
Wooden bedkey with a hole on one end and two prongs on the other.
Use
Bedkeys were used to tighten the ropes used on bedframes.
Acquisition
Accession
1967.42
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Harvey, Jesse (1801-1875)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Deerfield
City
New Hampshire
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1967.42
Context
Owned by Jesse Harvey of Deerfield, New Hampshire
Bee Box
Name/Title
Bee Box
Lexicon
Description
Wooden box with a protruding upper handle. The front of the box has a round hole at the center top and a sliding panel with three finger indentations at the bottom. The left side has a small pull-out drawer with a round wooden knob. The drawer sits under the round hole. The inside of the top sliding panel is signed, "Geo. Pierce". The back of the box is inscribed with three circles.
Acquisition
Accession
1989.21
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Waitsfield
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Artist Information
Pierce, George
Artist
Date made
1860-1960
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1989.21.3
Context
Made by George Pierce of Waitsfield, Vermont
Web Links and URLs
Beehive
Name/Title
Beehive
Lexicon
Description
Red-painted wooden beehive. The hive consists of a lower box and 2 upper drawers, each drilled with several access holes.
Acquisition
Accession
1994.8
Made/Created
Date made
1836
Manufacturer
Weeks, John M. (1788-1858)
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1994.8a-c
Context
Patented by John M. Weeks and called the Vermont Beehive
Beehive
Name/Title
Beehive
Lexicon
Description
Green-painted wooden beehive. The have has 2 drawers: the top is shallow, taking up 1/4 of the hive, and the bottom is deep, taking up the rest of the hive. The top piece of the hive is removable. Inside, the hive is divided into several small, rectangular compartments using thin, interlocking wooden dividers.
Acquisition
Accession
1965.22
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1965.22.2
Beeswax
Name/Title
Beeswax
Description
Irregularly shaped lump of beeswax. The wax is incised in several places across the top from waxing thread.
Acquisition
Accession
1966.15
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Northfield
Town
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Entry/Object ID
1966.15.47
Context
Used in Northfield, Vermont
Bell
Name/Title
Bell
Lexicon
Description
Round, ball-shaped bell. There are four holes holes punched around the top, and the bottom is slitted. There is a metal ball inside and a square bracket at the top.
Acquisition
Accession
1953.52
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Day, Enoch, Jr. (1803-1881)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Ludlow
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1953.52.6
Context
Used by Enoch Day in Ludlow, Vermont
Bell
Name/Title
Bell
Lexicon
Description
Metal bell. There is a metal handle at the top, and a hole where the clapper was previously attached.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.25
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1960.25.5
Bell
Name/Title
Bell
Lexicon
Description
Large bell held in a cast iron frame. The upper portion of the frame sits in to vertical posts, allowing the bell to be swung by pulling the large handle on the left side. It is molded with the inscription, "Manchester Locomotive". The whole is attached to a square pedestal with the label, "Bell from locomotive "Arthur Tandy", ca. 1890 Montpelier and Wells River Railroad.
Acquisition
Accession
1965.27
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Montpelier & Wells River Railroad
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1890-1900
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1965.27
Context
From a train on the Montpelier and Wells River Railroad in Vermont.
Bell
Name/Title
Bell
Lexicon
Description
Small metal bell, with the clapper intact.
Acquisition
Accession
1953.52
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Day, Enoch, Jr. (1803-1881)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Ludlow
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1953.52.7
Context
Owned by Enoch Day of Ludlow, Vermont
Bellows
Name/Title
Bellows
Lexicon
Description
Small, household bellows consisting of wooden sides and leather connections. Attachment is made by using five tacks. The fixed leaf is made of soft wood that is 3/8" thick. In the broad part of the leaf is a 1" hole, which has a flap-type intake valve on the inside. The top leaf is similar to the fixed leaf, but about 1 1/2" shorter. The leather bellows material is stiffened by an internal hoop which keeps the leather extended on the bellows intake stroke. The top leaf is hinged to the bottom leaf by carrying the bellows leather at the junction up over the top of the leaf.
Acquisition
Accession
2014.60
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Leather, Iron, Wood
Entry/Object ID
2014.60.1019
Bellows
Name/Title
Bellows
Lexicon
Description
This is a fireplace bellows that is made of carved wood, metal, and leather. The front side of the bellows is delicately hand-carved to resemble the face of a man with acanthus leaf designs stemming outward around the face. The back side is also carved with an open circular hole in the center, surrounded by curved lines that spiral outward, with a decorative border around the edges.
The handles of the bellows are also carved, with a tapered shape and beveled, bulbous areas at the top for grasping. The back handle has a small double rectangular strap attached, which is most likely used for hanging the object. The spout on the end of the bellows is curved and slightly tapered, with a slightly split opening.
The leather is tanned and slightly worn and is attached to the wooden carved pieces with metal nails that have developed a slight blue patina around the outer edges. The wood and leather are varying shades of dark brown overall.
The handles of the bellows are also carved, with a tapered shape and beveled, bulbous areas at the top for grasping. The back handle has a small double rectangular strap attached, which is most likely used for hanging the object. The spout on the end of the bellows is curved and slightly tapered, with a slightly split opening.
The leather is tanned and slightly worn and is attached to the wooden carved pieces with metal nails that have developed a slight blue patina around the outer edges. The wood and leather are varying shades of dark brown overall.
Use
in "The Pinnacle"
Acquisition
Accession
2014.35
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Whittekind, Albert H. (1859-1943)
Person or Organization
Made/Created
Artist Information
Whittekind, Albert H. (1859-1943)
Artist
Date made
circa 1890
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Leather, Metal
Entry/Object ID
2014.35.1
Context
Made by Albert H. Whittekind in Winooski, Vermont. Used in the home, "The Pinnacle", on Lake Champlain.
Bench Plane
Name/Title
Bench Plane
Lexicon
Description
Bench plane consisting of a metal woodworking plane imbedded into a white painted wooden board.
Acquisition
Accession
2004.37
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Sweeney, Edward
Person or Organization
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Iron
Entry/Object ID
2004.37.92
Birdstone
Name/Title
Birdstone
Lexicon
Description
Ground marble birdstone in the shape of a bird's head. The head is rising from a platform and has large, bulbous eyes. The remaining polished surfaced is stained red (possibly from ochre) and green (possibly from copper oxide).
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Swanton
Town
Franklin County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Related Publications
Aboriginal Remains in the Champlain Valley
Publication
Materials
Material
Marble
Entry/Object ID
1975.376
Context
Collected in Swanton, Vermont.
Birdstone
Name/Title
Birdstone
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone birdstone. It has a long bar-shaped body with a turned-up tail. The head is broken at the point of the bulbous eyes. There are two holes drilled diagonally at each end on the bottom.
Acquisition
Accession
1958.1
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Royalton
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1958.1.2
Context
Collected in Royalton, Vermont
Bit
Name/Title
Bit
Description
Metal drill bit. The bit is flared at the end to make large, round holes.
Acquisition
Accession
1952.29
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1952.29.2d
Block
Name/Title
Block
Description
Small rectangular block of light-colored wood with hole in one end, possibly for inserting a file point.; homemade; 3 ½" x ¾".
Acquisition
Accession
2017.10
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Person or Organization
Made/Created
Date made
1890-1938
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.154
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Blotter
Name/Title
Blotter
Lexicon
Description
Ink blotter in the shape of a medicine bottle. The blotter shows a green bottle filled with round tablets and a reproduction of the label on a bottle of Lactopeptine tablets. The face has several ink marks, including the word "Rugg" written across the center.
Acquisition
Accession
1958.1
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Rugg, Harold Goddard (1883-1957)
Person or Organization
Made/Created
Time Period
20th Century
Manufacturer
New York Pharmacal Association
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wool
Entry/Object ID
1958.1.4
Context
Owned by Harold G. Rugg in Hartford, VT
Boatstone
Name/Title
Boatstone
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone boat stone.
Acquisition
Accession
1954.283
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Sampson, Emma P. Merrill (1865-1953)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Caledonia County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1954.283.63
Context
Collected by Emma P. Sampson in Caledonia County, Vermont
Boatstone
Name/Title
Boatstone
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone boatstone.
Use
Boatstones are thought to have been used to weight atlatls (spear-throwers). They are named for their boat-like shape.
Acquisition
Accession
1954.5
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Hanson, Lyle
Person or Organization
Related Places
,
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1954.5.1
Context
Collected by Lyle Hanson in Fair Haven, Vermont, or Lake George, New York
Bobbin
Name/Title
Bobbin
Lexicon
Description
Bobbin from a spinning wheel.
Acquisition
Accession
1955.8
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal, Linen
Entry/Object ID
1955.8.1b
Bobbin
Name/Title
Bobbin
Lexicon
Description
Long black bobbin. The bobbin has a metal cap at the top and steps outward to form a cone at the bottom. There are small holes drilled throughout.
Acquisition
Accession
2020.26
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Burlington Bobbin Mill
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Entry/Object ID
2020.26.3
Context
Made by Burlington Bobbin Mill in Burlington, Vermont
Bobbin
Name/Title
Bobbin
Lexicon
Description
Cylindrical green bobbin. The bobbin has a brass cap at the top and silver-toned metal base. There are ridges molded into the shaft of the bobbin every 3/4-inch.
Acquisition
Accession
2020.26
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Burlington Bobbin Mill
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Entry/Object ID
2020.26.4
Context
Made by Burlington Bobbin Mill in Burlington, Vermont
Bobbin
Name/Title
Bobbin
Lexicon
Description
Decoratively turned wooden bobbin.
Acquisition
Accession
1957.1
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1957.1.94
Context
No history of use/manufacture in VT.
Bobbin
Name/Title
Bobbin
Lexicon
Description
Turned wooden bobbin.
Acquisition
Accession
1957.1
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1957.1.93
Context
No history of use/manufacture in VT. Proposed for deaccession.
Bobbin
Name/Title
Bobbin
Lexicon
Description
Turned wooden bobbin wound with linen thread.
Acquisition
Accession
1962.35
Made/Created
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
1962.35a-c
Context
The thread was raised and processed in Duxbury, Vermont.
Boiling Stone
Name/Title
Boiling Stone
Description
Small, smooth unworked river cobble.
Use
Boiling stones would be heating in or near a fire, then transferred into water-filled containers in order to heat the water.
Ethnography
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.161
Boiling Stone
Name/Title
Boiling Stone
Description
Small, smooth unworked river cobble.
Use
Boiling stones would be heating in or near a fire, then transferred into water-filled containers in order to heat the water.
Ethnography
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.162
Boiling Stone
Name/Title
Boiling Stone
Description
Small, smooth unworked river cobble.
Use
Boiling stones would be heating in or near a fire, then transferred into water-filled containers in order to heat the water.
Ethnography
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.163
Boiling Stone
Name/Title
Boiling Stone
Description
Small, smooth unworked river cobble.
Use
Boiling stones would be heating in or near a fire, then transferred into water-filled containers in order to heat the water.
Ethnography
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.166
Boiling Stone
Name/Title
Boiling Stone
Description
Small, smooth unworked river cobble.
Use
Boiling stones would be heating in or near a fire, then transferred into water-filled containers in order to heat the water.
Ethnography
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.167
Boiling Stone
Name/Title
Boiling Stone
Description
Small, smooth unworked river cobble.
Acquisition
Accession
1951.33
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Vergennes
City
Addison County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1951.33.559
Context
Collected in Vergennes, Vermont
Bolts
Interpretative Labels
Label
In 1938, the statue of Ceres on top of the gold dome of the Vermont State House was removed. The hand from that statue can be seen elsewhere in this case. 87-year-old Dwight Dwinnell, Sergeant-at-Arms of the State House, used these tools to carve a replacement for it based on Mead's original. Dwinnell's Ceres is considered today to be an important piece of folk art, and recently underwent restoration.
Name/Title
Bolts
Lexicon
Description
Three bolts and three wingnuts. The bolts have large, flat heads.
Acquisition
Accession
2017.10
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1890-1938
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.105a-f
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Bookend
Name/Title
Bookend
Lexicon
Description
Carved wooden figure of a man in Philippine warrior dress, consisting of a belt with a long center front panel hanging to the knees. He has a "bowl" haircut. His left hand is pressed against a large shield panel, and his right hand is holding a long-shafted weapon (removable).
Acquisition
Accession
1945.6
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Philippines
Country
Asia
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1935
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1945.6
Context
Purchased in the Philippines by Miss Fiske while working as a missionary.
Boot Hook
Name/Title
Boot Hook
Lexicon
Description
Boot hook consisting of a heavy-gauge metal wire bent into a hook shape and inserted perpendicular to a white bone handle.
Use
Used to help pull on boots.
Acquisition
Accession
1924.1
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1924.1a-b
Boot Hook
Name/Title
Boot Hook
Lexicon
Description
Boot hook consisting of a metal hook attached perpendicularly to a turned wooden handle. The end of the hook is rounded.
Acquisition
Accession
1972.10
Entry/Object ID
1972.10.1
Boot Stretcher
Name/Title
Boot Stretcher
Lexicon
Description
Two wooden boot stretchers. The stretchers consist of a piece of wood shaped into a curved L with notches at the heel.
Acquisition
Accession
1965.20
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1965.20.4ab
Bootjack
Name/Title
Bootjack
Lexicon
Description
This is a wooden bootjack that has a unique tear drop opening and is designed to be hung on the wall. The wide end of the tear drop opening appears to be split open, although this was not part of the original design. Additionally, there is a hole on the top of the bootjack which can be used to hang it on the wall.
Beneath the bootjack, there is a support that measures 3.88 inches in length, 1.5 inches in width, and 0.75 inches in height. The support is held in place with square nails. The wood of the bootjack has never been painted.
Beneath the bootjack, there is a support that measures 3.88 inches in length, 1.5 inches in width, and 0.75 inches in height. The support is held in place with square nails. The wood of the bootjack has never been painted.
Acquisition
Accession
2010.31
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Bennington
City
Bennington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
2010.31.4
Context
Used by a member of the Simmons family in Bennington, Vermont
Bootjack
Name/Title
Bootjack
Lexicon
Description
Bootjack formed from a single board of wood. The wood is cut into the shape of a Y, tapering almost to a point at one end and splitting into two points at the other.
Use
Used to help remove boots
Acquisition
Accession
1929.3
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Chase, Epaphrus "Bull" (1801-1867)
Person or Organization
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1929.3.1
Context
Owned by Epaphrus "Bull" Chase
Bootjack
Name/Title
Bootjack
Lexicon
Description
Wooden boot jack consisting of a board with rounded ends. One end of the board has a small, round hole, presumably for hanging, while the other has a very large round hole. A smaller block of wood is secured near the large hole.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.94
Relationships
Related Places
Place
East Calais
Village
Calais
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1960.94.1
Context
Likely used by the George family in East Calais, Vermont
Bottle
Name/Title
Bottle
Lexicon
Description
Turned wooden bottle with screw-on lid. The bottle is ink stained around the opening and on the inside of the lid.
Acquisition
Accession
2020.22
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.121ab
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Bottle Closure
Name/Title
Bottle Closure
Lexicon
Description
Cardboard retail box containing cellophane squares. The box is labeled "Quicaps SANITARY BOTTLE CLOSURES".
Acquisition
Accession
2022.56
Relationships
Related Events
World War II
Event
Related Person or Organization
Mann, Roger W.
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Jeffersonville
Village
Cambridge
Town
Lamoille County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1937
Manufacturer
Butler Product Corporation
Materials
Material
Cardboard, Cellophane
Entry/Object ID
2022.56.5e
Context
Used at private maternity hospital in Jeffersonville during WWII. The hospital was run out of a house by Dr. Roger W. Mann.
Bottle Cover
Name/Title
Bottle Cover
Lexicon
Description
Wooden bottle cover with glass bottle inside. The cover is turned with four beads around the top and bottom of the bottle. The glass bottle is held in the cover by a screw-on metal lid.
Acquisition
Accession
2020.22
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.120
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Bottle Cover
Name/Title
Bottle Cover
Lexicon
Description
Wooden, jug-shaped bottle cover with a glass bottle inside. The bottle is held into the cover with a metal cap. The cover has a chip, which may be from a missing handle.
Acquisition
Accession
2020.22
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.122
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Bottle Cover
Name/Title
Bottle Cover
Lexicon
Description
Turned wooden bottle cover with clear glass bottle. The cover has straight sides that taper inward toward the top. The bottom is made from a separate piece that is slightly bulbous. The bottle has straight sides, and the top is molded for a screw-on cap.
Acquisition
Accession
2020.22
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.123a-b
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Bottle Holder
Name/Title
Bottle Holder
Lexicon
Description
This is a bottle holder branded as "Mothers Helper." It consists of a series of springs that are attached to the side rails of a baby's crib. By placing a feeding bottle, pacifier, or toy in the center springs, it can hold the object in place above the baby. The hooks located at either end of the device appear to be made of brass.
The product is packaged in a bag that features a sketch of a baby in a crib, with the Mothers Helper holding a bottle. The directions on the bag explain how to use the device for feeding or playing, as well as how to make adjustments. The bag indicates that a patent application had been submitted, and the Mothers Helper was manufactured by Allen Knight, based in St. Johnsbury, Vermont.
The product is packaged in a bag that features a sketch of a baby in a crib, with the Mothers Helper holding a bottle. The directions on the bag explain how to use the device for feeding or playing, as well as how to make adjustments. The bag indicates that a patent application had been submitted, and the Mothers Helper was manufactured by Allen Knight, based in St. Johnsbury, Vermont.
Acquisition
Accession
2012.58
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Knight, Allen
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Metal, Brass, Paper
Entry/Object ID
2012.58.27a-b
Context
Produced by Allen Knight in St. Johnsbury, Vermont
Bottle Openers
Name/Title
Bottle Openers
Lexicon
Description
Two metal bottle openers attached with a beaded chain. One is stamped with the inscription, "EMILIO'S DELICATESSEN MIDDLEBURY, VT." The other is stamped with the inscription, "VERMONT GREEN MT. STATE" and an outline of the state of Vermont.
Acquisition
Accession
2022.3
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Emilio's Delicatessen
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Middlebury
Town
Addison County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
2022.3.2a-b
Box
Name/Title
Box
Lexicon
Description
Wooden trinket box in the shape of a wheelbarrow or wagon. The box has two disk wheels and a peg stand. The side opposite the wheels has a horizontal handle spanning the width. The whole is painted red, and the lid is printed with the words, "Randolph, Vt."
Acquisition
Accession
2020.22
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Randolph
Town
Orange County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1935-circa 1945
Manufacturer
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.30ab
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, Vermont
Box
Name/Title
Box
Lexicon
Description
Small rectangular box with a sliding lid and a stamp. The corners of the box are held with glued box joints.
Acquisition
Accession
2020.22
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.116ab
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Box
Name/Title
Box
Lexicon
Description
Painted tin box with hinged lid. The lid secures with a metal strap at the center front over a metal loop on the box. The box and lid are painted yellow with a design of green leaves and pink fruits and flowers.
Acquisition
Accession
1959.63
Relationships
Related Places
Place
East Calais
Village
Calais
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Tin, Paint
Entry/Object ID
1959.63.10b
Context
Likely owned in East Calais, Vermont
Box
Name/Title
Box
Lexicon
Description
Small square box with a sliding lid and a stamp. The corners of the box are held with glued box joints. There is a small line carved into the end of the lid to grip while opening. There is a piece of paper inserted into the box.
Acquisition
Accession
2020.22
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.117ab
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Box
Name/Title
Box
Lexicon
Description
Cylindrical, turned wooden box. There is paper label on the top that reads, "AS A [illeg]OIST. NO. 104 USED FOR BICYCLES. NO. 25 TYING HORSES WHILE GROOMING."
Acquisition
Accession
2020.22
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.99ab
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Box
Name/Title
Box
Lexicon
Description
Small round band box.
Use
Used to store fishing float.
Acquisition
Accession
2016.53
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Cummins, Lawson Cutler (1848-1919)
Person or Organization
Made/Created
Date made
1891
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
2016.53.1.2a-b
Box
Name/Title
Box
Lexicon
Description
Oval wallpaper covered bandbox. The interior is lined with letters.
Acquisition
Accession
1953.18
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Day, Ella
Person or Organization
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Cardboard
Entry/Object ID
1953.18.13a-b
Context
Owned by Ella Day
Box
Name/Title
Box
Lexicon
Description
Square wallpaper-covered box. The wall paper is block-printed with red flowers with green foliage and blue-and-red scrolls. The edges of the box and the corners of the lid are edged with a strip of blue paper. The lid is labeled in pencil with "Mrs. Day", and the bottom of the box is labeled, "1938, about 80 years old made by Olive Hale Barton".
Acquisition
Accession
1953.18
Made/Created
Artist Information
Barton, Olive Hale (1812-1872)
Artist
Date made
circa 1860
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Paper
Entry/Object ID
1953.18.21a-b
Context
Made by Olive Hale Barton of Ludlow, Vermont
Box
Name/Title
Box
Lexicon
Description
Wooden shipping crate. The crate is papered on all sides with decorative floral paper. One side has the label, "MANDARIN L/W FINEST HYSON NO 12 SEUQUA". The top has a small shipping label nailed to the center that reads, "FROM A. S. HYDE. DEALER IN W. I. GOODS AND CHOICE FAMILY GROCERIES, TEAS. COFFEE. SPICES. Kerosene Oil and Burning Fluid. NO. 2 DARROW BLOCK, ST. ALBANS, VT." It is hand addressed to "A. Hyde Grinnell East Georgia, Vt."
Acquisition
Accession
2003.71
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
A. S. Hyde & Son, Grinnell, A. Hyde, Hyde, Sarah Ann (1804-1882)
Related Places
,
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
2003.71a-b
Context
Shipped from A. S. Hyde of St. Albans, Vermont, to A. Hyde Grinnell of East Georgia, Vermont. After it’s original use, Sarah Ann Hyde used the box to store her diaries, which are house in the Vermont Historical Society archives.
Web Links and URLs
Box
Name/Title
Box
Lexicon
Description
Small carved wooden box. The sides are carved with art nouveau daffodils over a roughly carved and burned ground. The center of the lid has a carved and painted green monogram of the initials HGR. The inside is decoratively burned into a basket weave patter.
Acquisition
Accession
1957.25
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Rugg, Harold Goddard (1883-1957)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Hartland
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1957.25.58
Context
Owned by Harold Goddard Rugg in Harland, Vermont
Box
Name/Title
Box
Description
Cylindrical turned box with lid. The convex box has reeding around the top and base as well as a drilled hole in the lower half. The lid has the inked inscription "Duplicate of sample [illeg] for Vale Co." Inside the box is a paper note saying, "These were made June 4--1900/Both cover and mug [illeg]."
Acquisition
Accession
2020.22
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.100ab
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Box
Name/Title
Box
Lexicon
Description
Wooden ring box in the shape of an apple. The box is painted red and the words, "Rutland, Vt." are printed on one side. The center of the lid has a brown wooden peg with green fabric leaves. A round, green cardboard tag is attached to the peg with a green string and is printed with the inscription, "A LOSER YOU WILL NEVER BE IF YOU PLACE YOUR RING INSIDE OF ME".
Acquisition
Accession
2020.22
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1935-circa 1945
Manufacturer
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.32ab
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Box
Name/Title
Box
Lexicon
Description
Small round ring or pill box.
Acquisition
Accession
2020.22
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.88ab
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Box
Name/Title
Box
Lexicon
Description
Rectangular box decorated with a rococo floral design on the top and a print of a building on inside. Above the print are the initials, "L.A."
Acquisition
Accession
1972.28
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Maxham, Melvina Angeline Smith (1839-1907)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Middlesex
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cardboard, Paper
Entry/Object ID
1972.28.15
Context
Owned by Melvina Angeline Smith Maxham of Middlesex, Vermont
Box
Name/Title
Box
Lexicon
Description
Paper covered box with a decorative advertisement for seeds on the lid. Both the box and lid are covered in pink, floral and star printed paper. The top of the lid has an applied advertisement showing a bundle of flowers and strawberries with the inscription, "Vick's Choice Seeds / James Vick, Rochester.
Acquisition
Accession
1972.28
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Maxham, Melvina Angeline Smith (1839-1907)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Middlesex
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cardboard, Paper
Entry/Object ID
1972.28.17
Context
Owned by Melvina Angeline Smith Maxham of Middlesex, Vermont.
Box
Name/Title
Box
Lexicon
Description
Wooden box with finger-jointed corners. The box has a lid that hinges upward at the back with two small, metal hinges. There is a metal clasp at the center front, attached to the lid. The interior of the box is unfinished.
Acquisition
Accession
1959.58
Made/Created
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1959.58.3
Context
Likely made in East Calais, Vermont
Box
Name/Title
Box
Lexicon
Description
Small rectangular box with a sliding lid and a stamp. The corners of the box are held with glued box joints. One side of the box has a portion of a paper label that reads, "No. 30. RECTAL SUPPOSITORY".
Acquisition
Accession
2020.22
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.119ab
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Box
Name/Title
Box
Lexicon
Description
Painted tin box with hinged lid. The lid secures with a metal strap at the center front over a metal loop on the box. The box and lid are painted yellow with a design of green leaves and pink fruits and flowers.
Acquisition
Accession
1959.63
Relationships
Related Places
Place
East Calais
Village
Calais
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Tin, Paint
Entry/Object ID
1959.63.10a
Context
Likely owned in East Calais, Vermont
Box
Name/Title
Box
Lexicon
Description
Rectangular, red-painted wooden box with loose lid and nailed corners. The lid lifts open with no hinges or closing mechanism, indicating the box may have been a shipping container rather than one meant to be regularly used. The top of the lid is framed with narrow, raised boards, though one side is now missing. One of the short ends is painted with either Chinese or Japanese characters running up the left side. A paper label on the same end bears the inked inscription, "HELEN TYLER/HER BOX./Daughter of Royall Tyler/and Laura Britton Keyes/his wife./Died September 18[49]50 aged 4/years."
Acquisition
Accession
1966.2
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Tyler, Helen (1846-1850)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Brattleboro
Town
Windham County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1846-1850
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1966.2.10a-b
Context
Used by Helen Tyler of Brattleboro, Vermont
Box
Name/Title
Box
Lexicon
Description
Cylindrical turned wood box with lid. The box opens near the halfway point.
Acquisition
Accession
2020.22
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.89ab
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Box
Name/Title
Box
Lexicon
Description
Trinket box in the shape of a woman. The box is cylindrical. The lid is a dome topped with a simplistic figure made of turned pieces of wood: a vasiform peg form the body and head, and two drumstick-shaped pieces form the arms.
Acquisition
Accession
2020.22
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1935-circa 1945
Manufacturer
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.38ab
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Box
Name/Title
Box
Lexicon
Description
Long, rectangular wooden box with sliding lid and box-jointed corners. The lid bears two pasted-on paper labels: a large, white (now yellowed) label and a small red label. The large label is addressed by hand to "Hon. Chas. Dewey/Montpelier, Vermont" and is printed with the inscription, "BURLINGTON SHIRT CO.,/MANUFACTURERS OF/Shirts, Collars, Cuffs, and Underwear./CUSTOM WORK A SPECIALTY/Burlington . . . Vermont." The smaller label is printed with, "United States & Canada/EXPRESS/Burlington VT."
Use
Used to ship products to customers
Acquisition
Accession
1986.7
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Dewey, Charles (1826-1905)
Person or Organization
Made/Created
Date made
1910
Manufacturer
Burlington Shirt Company
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Entry/Object ID
1986.7.1
Context
Used by Burlington Shirt Company in Burlington, VT to ship goods to Hon. Charles Dewey in Montpelier, VT.
Box
Name/Title
Box
Lexicon
Description
Souvenir trinket box in the shape of a teapot. The box is painted white and the lid is painted red. The words, "Beach Haven, N. J.", are printed onto the side.
Acquisition
Accession
2020.22
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1935-circa 1945
Manufacturer
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.33ab
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, Vermont
Box
Name/Title
Box
Lexicon
Description
Small round ring or pill box.
Acquisition
Accession
2020.22
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.90ab
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Box
Name/Title
Box
Lexicon
Description
Rectangular wooden box with nailed corner joints that hinges open at the center. The box opens to reveal to covered halves, each with their own locks. One side is labeled "Grand Jury" and the other is labeled "Standing Jury." The covers open up to small pigeon holes labeled with the names of towns and villages. In one half, the pigeon holes are filled with square pieces of a paper typed with the names of jurors. In the other half, the papers are contained within a paper envelope placed in the center of the pigeon holes.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.117
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Essex County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1960.117
Context
Used to determine jury members in Essex County, Vermont
Box
Name/Title
Box
Lexicon
Description
Small round ring or pill box. The top has a paper label that reads, "Composition Powders!" along with instructions and manufacturing information.
Acquisition
Accession
2020.22
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.91ab
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, Vermont
Box
Name/Title
Box
Lexicon
Description
Trinket box in the shape of a woman. The box is cylindrical. The lid is made of turned pieces of wood: a vasiform peg form the body and head, and two drumstick-shaped pieces form the arms.
Acquisition
Accession
2020.22
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1935-circa 1945
Manufacturer
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.39ab
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Box
Name/Title
Box
Lexicon
Description
Rectangular metal box. The exterior is printed with an art nouveau design of purple violets and ivy on the pink ground. The center top is labeled, "Louis Sherry / NEW YORK / PARIS".
Acquisition
Accession
1978.19
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Sherry, Louis (1855-1926), Louis Sherry Inc.
Related Places
,
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1920
Manufacturer
American Can Company
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1978.19
Context
Louis Sherry was born in St. Albans, Vermont. He became nationally known as a New York City restauranteur.
Box
Name/Title
Box
Lexicon
Description
Wooden box with finger jointed corners. All four corners, the top, and the bottom, are secured with very heavy glue.
Acquisition
Accession
2020.22
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.110
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Box
Name/Title
Box
Lexicon
Description
Lens or filter box without lid. The case consists of a round disk covered on the exterior with black leather and lined with purple velvet.
Acquisition
Accession
2020.4
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Bosworth, George Ranney (1868-1915)
Person or Organization
Made/Created
Date made
1890-1915
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Leather, Silk, Cardboard
Entry/Object ID
2020.4.21
Context
Used by George R. Bosworth in Berlin, VT
Box
Name/Title
Box
Lexicon
Description
Small trinket box in the shape of a man wearing an overcoat. The box is the man's shoulders down, and the lid is the collar and head. There are two small pegs as arms, and he is wearing a hat.
Acquisition
Accession
2020.22
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1935-circa 1945
Manufacturer
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.40ab
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Box
Name/Title
Box
Lexicon
Description
Small wooden box constructed with finger joints and glue. The slide-in lid is missing. The long side of the box has a paper label printed with "ROBINSON'S/Sura-Cuva/FOR/RHEUMATISM/AND/NEURALGIA./A specific for disease arising from an impure and vitiaze state of the blood./Read full directions in Circular."
Acquisition
Accession
2020.22
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.111
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Box
Name/Title
Box
Lexicon
Description
Short round bandbox with cover.
Acquisition
Accession
1944.9
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1944.9.4a-b
Box
Name/Title
Box
Lexicon
Description
Small rectangular shaped, grey colored box that reads, "Samuel Kidder & Co. Asthmatic Pastilles. Manufactured and Guaranteed by Samuel Kidder & Co. Incorporated Laboratories Established 1804 BOSTON, Mass. U.S.A. " The short sides of the box read, "Sixteen Asthmatic & Fumigating Pastilles"
Acquisition
Accession
1947.6
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Barrett, John (1776-1856)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Grafton
Town
Windham County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Time Period
19th Century
Manufacturer
Samuel Kidder & Company Incorporated Laboratories
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Entry/Object ID
1947.6.8f
Context
Owned by John Barrett of Grafton, Vermont
Box
Name/Title
Box
Lexicon
Description
Wooden box consisting of 6 boards nailed together at the sides. The top lifts up and is hinged with two wires.
Use
Originally held wine glasses.
Acquisition
Accession
1957.9
Entry/Object ID
1957.9
Box
Name/Title
Box
Lexicon
Description
Small rectangular box with a sliding lid and a stamp. The corners of the box are held with glued box joints. There is a semi-circle carved into the outer end of the box lid to grip while sliding. A used 1-cent stamp printed with an image of Benjamin Franklin is in the box.
Acquisition
Accession
2020.22
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.112a-c
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Box
Name/Title
Box
Lexicon
Description
Small wooden box containing three metal bits. The lid slides off and reads, "VERMONT TAP & TIE CORPN. LYNDONVILLE, VT."
Use
The metal bits could be used with a drill to created a threaded hole.
Acquisition
Accession
2022.8
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Vermont Tap & Die Corporation
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal
Entry/Object ID
2022.8.1
Context
Made by Vermont Tap & Die Corporation in Lyndonville, Vermont.
Box
Name/Title
Box
Lexicon
Description
Small round wooden box. The top has the inked inscription, "2d. T.B. Ass."
Use
Used to hold tuberculosis pills
Acquisition
Accession
2020.22
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.82
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Box
Name/Title
Box
Lexicon
Description
Tall-sided, long wooden box with glued corners
Acquisition
Accession
2020.22
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.113
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Box
Name/Title
Box
Lexicon
Description
Cream-colored box printed with the label, "Gray's Department Store Montpelier, Vt." in gothic script.
Acquisition
Accession
2020.24
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Mason, William Vroman (1906-1989), Gray's Department Store
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Entry/Object ID
2020.24.14ab
Context
Owned by William Vroman Mason of Waterbury, Vermont
Box
Name/Title
Box
Lexicon
Description
Wooden box with finger-jointed corners secured with glue.
Acquisition
Accession
2020.22
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.114
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Box
Name/Title
Box
Lexicon
Description
Small rectangular box with a sliding lid. The corners of the box are held with glued box joints. The top of the lid has a paper sticker with the printed inscription, "A. D. BARTER P. O. BOX 185 TELEPHONE 918M 31 1/2 MERCHANTS ROW, RUTLAND, VT." and the penciled inscription, "E P Cushmom Middlebury Vt". There is a purple 3-cent stamp in the corner that is stamped with the words, "RUTLAND VT".
Acquisition
Accession
2020.22
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.115ab
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Box
Name/Title
Box
Lexicon
Description
Small, turned wood box shaped like a barrel. The box opens at the halfway point.
Acquisition
Accession
2020.22
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.84ab
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Box Scraper
Name/Title
Box Scraper
Lexicon
Description
Box scraper plane. The plane consists of a flat piece of metal attached to a U-shaped holder, through which a metal chisel blade is inserted. The U-shaped holder has a central bar that attaches to a long, turned wooden handle.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.87
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Bates, Stoddard Benham (1862-1929)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Derby
Town
Orleans County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1960.87
Context
Owned by Stoddard Benham Bates of Derby, Vermont
Brace
Name/Title
Brace
Lexicon
Description
Bit brace hand drill. The letters "HX" are on the brass blate near the bit, and the neck is stamped "[illeg]LS. HOL[illeg]".
Acquisition
Accession
1929.6
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Berlin
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Wood, Brass
Entry/Object ID
1929.6
Context
Used in Berlin, Vermont
Brace
Name/Title
Brace
Lexicon
Description
U-shaped metal brace with a round knob on one end and a hole on the other end for holding a bit.
Acquisition
Accession
1977.17
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal, Wood
Entry/Object ID
1977.17.17
Brace
Name/Title
Brace
Lexicon
Description
U-shaped wooden brace with a round knob on one end and a hole on the other end for holding a bit. The center of the "U" is carved into a rounded handle. There is a metal disk inlaid into the center of the knob and marked with, "W. Round".
Acquisition
Accession
2014.60
Made/Created
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Brass
Entry/Object ID
2014.60.1053
Brace
Name/Title
Brace
Lexicon
Description
U-shaped metal brace with a round knob on one end and a hole on the other end for holding a bit.
Acquisition
Accession
1970.8
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Houghton, Josephine Durkee (1839-1927)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Pittsfield
Town
Rutland County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1870-1880
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1970.8.18
Context
Owned by Josephine Durkee Houghton in Pittsfield, Vermont
Brace
Name/Title
Brace
Lexicon
Description
U-shaped metal brace with a round knob on one end and a hole on the other end for holding a bit.
Acquisition
Accession
1983.10
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Mayo, David (1847-1934)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal, Wood
Entry/Object ID
1983.10.19
Context
Owned by David Mayo in Montpelier, Vermont
Brace
Name/Title
Brace
Lexicon
Description
U-shaped wooden brace with a round knob on one end and a hole on the other end for holding a bit. The center of the "U" is carved into a rounded handle. There is a metal disk inlaid into the center of the knob and marked with a coat of arms and the number 986.
Use
Used similarly to a drill
Acquisition
Accession
1954.23
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Wilson, Josiah Crocker (1837-1907)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Poultney
Town
Rutland County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1954.23
Context
Used by Josiah Crocker Wilson in Poultney, Vermont, where he owned a furniture store and undertaking business.
Brace
Name/Title
Brace
Lexicon
Description
U-shaped metal brace with a round knob on one end and a hole on the other end for holding a bit. There is a turned wooden grip at the center.
Acquisition
Accession
1970.8
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Houghton, Josephine Durkee (1839-1927)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Pittsfield
Town
Rutland County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1870-1880
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal, Wood
Entry/Object ID
1970.8.19
Context
Owned by Josephine Durkee Houghton in Pittsfield, Vermont
Brander
Interpretative Labels
Label
Sheep Brands, c. 1850
Wood
1929.9.1d-k
Sheared sheep were often marked with their owner’s initials by applying paint with wooden or metal brands.
Name/Title
Brander
Description
Three wooden brander carved into the numbers 0 through 9 (6 and 9 are the same brand). The handles are cut with the mark, "H B Lord". They appear to be unused.
Acquisition
Accession
1929.9
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1929.9.1d-k
Context
Proposed for deaccession as they have no paperwork and no clear history of use in Vermont.
Branding Iron
Name/Title
Branding Iron
Lexicon
Description
Branding iron consisting of a wooden handle and a raised iron "C". There are traces of paint on the letter.
Acquisition
Accession
1952.40
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Iron, Wood
Entry/Object ID
1952.40.9
Context
Proposed for deaccession due to condition and lack of Vermont use connections.
Branding Iron
Name/Title
Branding Iron
Lexicon
Description
Cast iron branding iron consisting of a cast head and a heavy-gauge wire handle. The head is molded with the letters "W. T. DEWEY" in reverse. The handle is bent into a circle at the end.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.50
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Dewey, William Tarbox (1852-1911)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Iron
Entry/Object ID
1960.50.2
Context
Owned by William Tarbox Dewey of Montpelier, Vermont
Bread Pan
Name/Title
Bread Pan
Lexicon
Description
Tin bread pan with two handles. The pan has a circular base and flaring sides formed from 5 sheets of tin.
Acquisition
Accession
1957.3
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Tin
Entry/Object ID
1957.3.12
Breaking Plow
Name/Title
Breaking Plow
Lexicon
Description
Plow consisting of a long horizontal beam attached to a vertical, curved piece of wood. The vertical piece is itself attached to a large, V-shaped blade that sits on the ground.
Acquisition
Accession
1929.8
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Weybridge
Town
Addison County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1790-1810
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1929.8.1a
Context
Used by Clark Stowe in Weybridge, Vermont
Broadax
Interpretative Labels
Label
Broad Ax, c. 1850
Consider Stebbins Bardwell (1807-1885)
Pawlet, Vermont
Steel, wood
Gift of Dorothy Offensend, #1998.36.1
Consider Bardwell moved to Pawlet, Vermont from Massachusetts in 1842 to take possession of 34 acres of land along the Indian Brook. He made improvements to the property and water-power source to advance his edged-tool manufacturing business. Over time he added more properties to his holdings including a small slate quarry to produce roofing slate.
Bardwell produced edged tools from about 1846 to 1867. In addition to owning a slate quarry, which he leased to a third-party operator, he also created the first cooperative creamery in Vermont. Established in 1864 and incorporated by the Vermont Legislature in 1865, the West Pawlet Dairy Association collected surplus milk from area farmers and manufactured butter and cheese for the open market.
By the end of 1867 Bardwell stepped back from his various business ventures, ultimately selling his properties in 1869. He retired to a grand brick residence in Granville, New York where he lived until his death in 1885.
The site of the creamery in Pawlet is now an award-winning, artisanal cheese facility named after Consider Bardwell.
Name/Title
Broadax
Lexicon
Description
Broadax with curved blade. The handle curves the same direction as the edge of the blade.
Acquisition
Accession
1998.36
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1850
Manufacturer
Bardwell, Consider Stebbins (1807-1885)
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1998.36.1
Context
Made by Consider Stebbins Bardwell in West Pawlet, Vermont
Broadax
Name/Title
Broadax
Lexicon
Description
Broadax with a large, metal head and a wooden handle. The handle inserts into the head from the bottom, the end of the wood aligning with the top of the head.
Acquisition
Accession
1946.25
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Bostwick, Herman (177-1853)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Hinesburg
Town
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Iron, Wood
Entry/Object ID
1946.25
Context
Owned by Herman Bostwich of Hinesburg, Vermont
Broadax
Name/Title
Broadax
Lexicon
Description
Short-handled ax with large metal head.
Acquisition
Accession
1953.19
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Waldo, Henry Burnham (1869-1953)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Middlesex
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Entry/Object ID
1953.19.2
Context
Used by Henry Burnham Waldo of Middlesex, Vermont, to trim logs
Brush
Name/Title
Brush
Lexicon
Description
Wooden hairbrush with horsehair bristles. The brush is painted a cream-color with a full-color design of a sprig of red poppies and yellow flowers with a brown bird.
Acquisition
Accession
2023.14
Ethnography
Made/Created
Artist Information
Santo, Pasquale "Patsy" (1893-1975)
Artist
Materials
Material
Wood, Horsehair, Paint
Entry/Object ID
2023.14.20
Context
Made by Pasquale "Patsy" Santo of Rutland, Vermont.
Brush
Interpretative Labels
Label
In 1938, the statue of Ceres on top of the gold dome of the Vermont State House was removed. The hand from that statue can be seen elsewhere in this case. 87-year-old Dwight Dwinnell, Sergeant-at-Arms of the State House, used these tools to carve a replacement for it based on Mead's original. Dwinnell's Ceres is considered today to be an important piece of folk art, and recently underwent restoration.
Name/Title
Brush
Lexicon
Description
Natural-bristled brush with wooden handle, most likely used to brush away debris. There is a small hole through the handle, midway up. The manufacturer's mark reads, "John L. Whiting & Son" on one side of the brush head, while the other reads, "2".
Acquisition
Accession
2017.10
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1890-1938
Manufacturer
John L. Whiting & Son
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Horsehair
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.102
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Web Links and URLs
Brush
Name/Title
Brush
Lexicon
Description
Round brush with a turned wooden handle and white horsehair bristles. The short handle flares at the end, and has simple decorative molding near the bristles. The bristles are attached in small groups into several holes drilled into the handle.
Acquisition
Accession
2020.22
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1944-circa 1945
Manufacturer
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.76
Context
Made by Baker Brush Company in Brandon, VT
Bucket
Name/Title
Bucket
Lexicon
Description
Brown canvas basket. The basket is formed around a metal frame, with the top and bottom edges stitched around rings of metal. A hinged metal bar connects the rings outside the bucket, allowing it to collapse for storage. There is a handle made of metal wire with a turned wooden handle. The bucket is painted with the initials, "V.F.S".
Acquisition
Accession
2008.46
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Vermont Department of Agriculture
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1950
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal, Cotton, Wood
Entry/Object ID
2008.46
Context
Used by an employee of the Vermont Forest Service
Building Components
Name/Title
Building Components
Description
2 partially-painted iron spikes. The spikes are bent into an L shape in order to act as brackets when attached to a wall.
Acquisition
Accession
1947.6
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Grafton
Town
Windham County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1852
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall (each)
Materials
Material
Iron, Paint
Entry/Object ID
1947.6.10g
Bushhammer
Name/Title
Bushhammer
Lexicon
Description
4-cut bush hammer head. One side is stamped, "HB HB, IV", and the other stamped "HB HB 1891" and "4$". There are two metal bolts and nuts holding the individual pieces of the hammer head together. (Two are missing).
Acquisition
Accession
1982.35
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Illuzzi, Vincent (1920-2013)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Barre City
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1930
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Iron
Entry/Object ID
1982.35.3
Context
Used by Vincent Illuzzie in Barre, Vermont
Bushhammer
Name/Title
Bushhammer
Lexicon
Description
4-cut bush hammer head. The tool is stamped on one side with "1315 / 1903". It consists of a central holder with additional pieces of metal (teeth) inserted into the ends and secured with large bolts and nuts (three now missing).
Acquisition
Accession
1982.35
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Illuzzi, Vincent (1920-2013)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Barre City
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1930
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Iron
Entry/Object ID
1982.35.4
Context
Used by Vincent Illuzzi in Barre, Vermont
Bushhammer
Name/Title
Bushhammer
Lexicon
Description
Four- and six-cut bushhammer head. The tool consists of a central holder with sheets of metal inserted into the ends (four on one side, six on the other) and held in place with large nuts and bolts (three now missing).
Acquisition
Accession
1982.35
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Illuzzi, Vincent (1920-2013)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Barre City
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1930
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Iron
Entry/Object ID
1982.35.6
Context
Used by Vincenter Illuzzi in Barre, Vermont.
Bushhammer
Name/Title
Bushhammer
Lexicon
Description
6-cut bush hammer head with a remnant of the handle inserted. The tool consists of a central holder with sheets of metal inserted into the ends and secured with bolts and nuts (one now missing).
Acquisition
Accession
1982.35
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Illuzzi, Vincent (1920-2013)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Barre City
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1930
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Iron, Wood
Entry/Object ID
1982.35.5
Context
Used by Vincent Illuzzi in Barre, Vermont
Bushhammer
Name/Title
Bushhammer
Lexicon
Description
10-cut bushhammer head. The tool consists of a central holder with sheets of metal inserted into the ends (10 each side) and held with large nuts and bolts.
Acquisition
Accession
1982.35
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Illuzzi, Vincent (1920-2013)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Barre City
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1930
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Iron
Entry/Object ID
1982.35.7
Context
Used by Vincent Illuzzi in Barre, Vermont.
Bushhammer
Name/Title
Bushhammer
Lexicon
Description
Four-cut bushhammer with wooden handle marked "J AHERN/MAKER/BARRE, VT./6 4/HE RUSS." The numbers 1-4 are also stamped onto the head, and "H E Russ" is stamped on it in 3 places.
Acquisition
Accession
1983.23
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Russ, Henry E. (1857-1938)
Person or Organization
Made/Created
Date made
1900
Manufacturer
Ahern, James E. (1859-1918)
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal, Wood
Entry/Object ID
1983.23.1
Context
Made by James E. Ahern in Barre, Vermont
Butter Churn
Interpretative Labels
Label
Butter "Swing" Churn, 1877-1900
Vermont Farm Machinery Company (1871-1921)
Bellows Falls, VT
Wood
Gift of Kathryn O. Jorgensen, #2012.42
The Vermont Farm Machinery Company, based in Bellows Falls, patented this "swing" churn in the 1870s and manufactured it for a number of years after that. Butter is the consolidation of the fat solids contained in milk; farmers would skim the cream from jars of milk as a first step, and then pour the cream into a churn, which would agitate the cream and encourage the fat solids to clump together. On a small scale, this can be done by hand, but in order to produce butter in bulk, some kind of mechanization is necessary. The Davis Swing Churn appeared in a number of sizes, holding between 4 and 50 gallons of cream, depending on the model number. This Model No. 5 could hold 13 gallons of cream. (The Model 9, which held 50 gallons of cream, no longer fit on a frame, and had to be suspended from a ceiling.) The company claimed that the gentle swinging action of the churn did not "injure" the butter.
Name/Title
Butter Churn
Lexicon
Description
Yellow swing churn, bearing the stenciled label, "Davis Swing Churn/No. 5/Pat'd./Manufactured by/Vermont Farm Machine Co/Bellows Falls VT" in black paint on both long sides. The sides are further decorated with stenciled black decorative borders. There are two turned wooden handles across the top on either end, and metal brackets in the equivalent location on the bottom to attach the church to a wooden frame (now missing). The top of the churn has a door with a clear glass pane to view the contents. The churn has a 13 gallon capacity.
Use
Swung or rocked on a wooden frame to make butter.
Acquisition
Accession
2012.42
Made/Created
Date made
1877-1900
Manufacturer
Vermont Farm Machinery Company (1871-1921)
Materials
Material
Wood, Paint, Iron, Glass
Entry/Object ID
2012.42a-b
Context
Manufactured by Vermont Farm Machine Company in Bellows Falls, VT.
Butter Churn
Name/Title
Butter Churn
Lexicon
Description
Red barrel butter church with crank handles on either side. The cranks attach at the center and are long enough to reach the edge of the barrel. The back of the barrel is stenciled with the words, "Monitor / Manufactured by William Samson, East Berkshire, Vermont".
Acquisition
Accession
1977.27
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Samson, William J. (1866-1945)
Person or Organization
Made/Created
Manufacturer
William Samson
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1977.27
Context
Made by William Samson in East Berkshire, Vermont
Butter Churn
Name/Title
Butter Churn
Lexicon
Description
Yellow swing churn, bearing the stenciled label, "Davis Swing Churn/No. 1/Pat'd./Manufactured by/Vermont Farm Machine Co/Bellows Falls VT" in black paint on both long sides. The sides are further decorated with stenciled black decorative borders. There are two turned wooden handles across the top on either end, and metal brackets in the equivalent location on the bottom to attach the church to a wooden frame (now missing). The top of the churn has a door with a clear glass pane to view the contents.
Use
Swung or rocked on a wooden frame to make butter.
Acquisition
Accession
1973.31
Made/Created
Date made
1877-1900
Manufacturer
Vermont Farm Machinery Company (1871-1921)
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal, Glass
Entry/Object ID
1973.31ab
Context
Manufactured by Vermont Farm Machine Company in Bellows Falls, VT.
Butter Dome
Name/Title
Butter Dome
Lexicon
Description
Turned wooden bowl a hole drilled in the center.
Acquisition
Accession
2020.22
Made/Created
Date made
1876
Manufacturer
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.105
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Butter Mold
Name/Title
Butter Mold
Lexicon
Description
Butter molde consisting of a box and a press. The box has a hole drilled in the center of the top. The press is carved with a design of four tiles, each with a matching "H" over a sprig of rosemary.
Acquisition
Accession
1957.3
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1957.3.7a-b
Butter Mold
Name/Title
Butter Mold
Lexicon
Description
Wooden butter mold. The mold consists of a rectangular box frame, a closely-fitted rectangular insert, and 4 square presses, or stamps. The frame is held together at the corners with box joints, and there are 2 wooden bars running horizontally across the base. The bottom is left open. There is an oval hole on each side end. The insert has slightly flaring sides and is held together with screws. 1 end piece has been replaced, as have all but 2 screws. There are 3 dividers across the insert, separating it into 4 pieces. The four square stamps are each carved with a different floral design: a branch with 3 berries and several leaves; a tied sheaf of wheat; a branch with 3 acorns and 3 leaves; a thorned stem with a rose, a bud, and 3 leaves. Each stamp has a chip carved border. The stamps are not attached, but holes in both the stamp pieces and the insert indicate that they were originally attached.
Use
Used to decoratively mold butter
Acquisition
Accession
2022.65
Made/Created
Artist Information
Varnum, John Hand (1871--1948)
Artist
Attributed to
Attribution
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
2022.65.1a-f
Context
Attributed to John Hand Varnum of Peacham, Vermont.
Butter Mold
Name/Title
Butter Mold
Lexicon
Description
Butter mold consisting of a wooden box with movable carved wooden block. Each block is carved with a decorative pattern containing a letter.
Acquisition
Accession
1959.11
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1959.11
Butter Packer
Name/Title
Butter Packer
Lexicon
Description
Butter packer or mallet. The head is cylindrical with one side cut flat. There is a turned handle inserted into one side.
Use
Used to pack butter in a tub
Acquisition
Accession
1954.40
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1954.40.4
Butter Paddle
Name/Title
Butter Paddle
Lexicon
Description
Wooden paddle. The paddle is made from a single piece of wood and has a rectangular paddle and short, narrow handle. There is a hole drilled through the top of the handle.
Acquisition
Accession
1953.32
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Wright, Medad, Jr. (1812-1892)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Calais
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1953.32.4
Context
Used by a member of the Medad Wright family in Calais, Vermont
Butter Paddle
Name/Title
Butter Paddle
Lexicon
Description
Wooden butter paddle. The paddle is made from a single, flat piece of wood shaped into a shovel.
Use
Used to work and press water out of butter.
Acquisition
Accession
1973.1
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1973.1.38
Context
Likely used in Windsor, Vermont
Butter Paddle
Name/Title
Butter Paddle
Lexicon
Description
Wooden butter paddle. The paddle is made from a single, flat piece of wood shaped into a shovel.
Acquisition
Accession
1953.32
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1953.32.5
Context
Proposed for deaccession due to condition and lack of Vermont use connections.
Butter Paddle
Name/Title
Butter Paddle
Lexicon
Description
Wooden butter paddle made from a single piece of wood. The paddle has a rectangular end with rounded corners and a long handle with a hole drilled through the end.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.94
Relationships
Related Places
Place
East Calais
Village
Calais
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1960.94.2
Context
Likely used by the George family in East Calais, Vermont
Butter Press
Name/Title
Butter Press
Lexicon
Description
Butter press carved with a thistle design.
Acquisition
Accession
1953.40
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1953.40.7
Button
Name/Title
Button
Lexicon
Description
7 wooden buttons. Each button is a wooden disk with a hole in the center.
Acquisition
Accession
1963.48
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1963.48.1a-g
Button Fastener
Name/Title
Button Fastener
Lexicon
Description
Small, sealed paper envelope containing button fasteners.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.57
Made/Created
Manufacturer
B. F. Bee
Entry/Object ID
1964.57.1
Buttonhook
Name/Title
Buttonhook
Lexicon
Description
Tiny buttonhook with a turned bone handle. The hook is an oblong loop that is removable from handle.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.31
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Briggs, Florence Day (1884-1974)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal, Bone
Entry/Object ID
1960.31.8
Context
Owned by Florence Day Briggs in Montpelier, Vermont.
Buttonhook
Name/Title
Buttonhook
Lexicon
Description
Small metal buttonhook consisting of a round hook on a long shaft with a hollow molded handle.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.50
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1960.50.7
Context
Owned by a member of the Dewey family of Montpelier, Vermont
Buttonhook
Name/Title
Buttonhook
Lexicon
Description
Small metal buttonhook consisting of a round hook on a long shaft with a bone handle.
Acquisition
Accession
1976.10
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Peaslee, Rozill A. Huntoon (1819-1902)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
New Hampshire
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal, Bone
Entry/Object ID
1976.10.10
Context
Owned by Ebenezer and Rozell Huntoon Peaslee, likely in New Hampshire
Buttonhook
Name/Title
Buttonhook
Lexicon
Description
Small metal buttonhook consisting of a round hook on a long shaft with a round ivory handle.
Acquisition
Accession
1962.23
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal, Ivory
Entry/Object ID
1962.23.1
Buttonhook
Name/Title
Buttonhook
Lexicon
Description
Small metal buttonhook consisting of a round hook on a long shaft with a round, black-painted wooden handle.
Acquisition
Accession
1962.23
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal, Wood
Entry/Object ID
1962.23.2
Buttonhook
Name/Title
Buttonhook
Lexicon
Description
Small metal buttonhook consisting of a round hook on a long, decoratively molded shaft.
Acquisition
Accession
1962.23
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1962.23.4
Buttonhook
Name/Title
Buttonhook
Lexicon
Description
Foldable buttonhook. The handle is shaped like a violin and is hollow on the inside, allowing the hold to fold into the center.
Acquisition
Accession
1970.17
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Montgomery
Town
Franklin County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1970.17.3
Context
Owned by a member of the Wade family in Montgomery, Vermont
Buttonhook
Name/Title
Buttonhook
Lexicon
Description
Small metal button hook stamped with the label, "MRReVETE". One end is curved into a hook and the other end is a closed oval loop.
Acquisition
Accession
1962.23
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1962.23.5
Buttonhook
Name/Title
Buttonhook
Lexicon
Description
Small metal buttonhook consisting of a round hook on a long shaft with a round, black-painted wooden handle.
Acquisition
Accession
1975.28
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Clark, Clara Louisa Dix (1957-1955)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Barre City
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1860
Materials
Material
Metal, Wood
Entry/Object ID
1975.28.4a
Context
Owned by Clara Dix Clark of Barre Town, Vermont.
Cake Box
Name/Title
Cake Box
Lexicon
Description
Round metal case or cover with round metal base. The cover has a yellow top and the sides are printed with a red, green, and yellow plaid design accented with a sprig of flowers that includes a rose, daisy, carnation, and three sprigs of wheat. There is a wire handle at the center top. The base is enameled white and has a raised center that the lid fits down over. The cover and base do not secure together. The center of the base has lost its enamel from cutting cakes while directly on the base.
Use
Used to store cakes
Acquisition
Accession
2004.58
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Wood, Beatrice Ethel Jones (1919-2004)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
South Royalton
Village
Royalton
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1940
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
2004.58.46a-b
Context
Owned by Beatrice J. Wood of South Royalton, Vermont
Cake Box
Name/Title
Cake Box
Lexicon
Description
Rectangular, tin box. The exterior of the box is painted white with the word "Cake" painted in yellow at the front. There are wire handles on either side, and a large rectangular latch at the center front.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.108
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Tin, Paint
Entry/Object ID
1960.108
Caliper
Interpretative Labels
Label
Calipers, circa 1903
Angelo Petere Ambrosini (1880-1932)
Northfield, Vermont
Wood and Iron
Gift of Homer P. Fuller, #2004.1.1
In 1903 Angelo Peter Ambrosini, a recent Italian immigrant, was working in Northfield for the Ellis Granite Company when it received the contract to provide the stonework for Union Station in Washington, D.C. Due to his talent he was selected to help carve the six eighteen-foot-high allegorical figures that grace the front of the station. Supervised by the eminent sculptor Augustus St. Gaudens, the project took three years to complete. These calipers were made and used by Ambrosini.
Name/Title
Caliper
Lexicon
Description
Large metal calipers consisting of a metal board with two curved and metals pointed attachments. The attachments are secured with bolts loosely enough to be adjustable.
Acquisition
Accession
2004.1
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Ambrosini, Angelo P. (1880-1932)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Barre City
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Artist Information
Ambrosini, Angelo P. (1880-1932)
Artist
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
2004.1.1
Context
Made by Angelo Ambrosini, Sr., in Barre, Vermont
Caliper
Name/Title
Caliper
Lexicon
Description
Large metal calipers consisting of a metal board with two curved and metals pointed attachments at either end. The attachments are secured with bolts loosely enough to be adjustable.
Acquisition
Accession
2004.1
Ethnography
Made/Created
Artist Information
Ambrosini, Angelo P. (1880-1932)
Artist
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
2004.1.2
Context
Made by Angelo Ambrosini, Sr., in Barre, Vermont
Caliper
Name/Title
Caliper
Lexicon
Description
Large metal calipers consisting of a metal board with two curved and metals pointed attachments at either end. The attachments are secured with bolts loosely enough to be adjustable.
Acquisition
Accession
2004.1
Ethnography
Made/Created
Artist Information
Ambrosini, Angelo P. (1880-1932)
Artist
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
2004.1.3
Context
Made by Angelo Ambrosini, Sr., in Barre, Vermont
Calipers
Name/Title
Calipers
Description
Steel calipers with two curved arms that are joined with a rivet to adjust for measuring spans. One end is pointed. Mark on one arm: "E. F. Lewis/1853", on the other: "E F L". The letters are handstruck.
Acquisition
Accession
1975.494
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Wells
Town
Rutland County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1853
Manufacturer
E. F. Lewis
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Steel
Entry/Object ID
1975.494.10
Context
Found near Well, Vermont
Camera
Name/Title
Camera
Lexicon
Description
Glass plate camera that folds into a box. When folded, the camera resembles a small carrying case, completely covered in highly textured leather with a short carrying strap on the top. The back side (b) detaches at both the top and the bottom with metal protrusions that slide into clasps. Additionally, a hinged door is placed in the center of the back piece allowing access to the glass plate. The front opens by pressing two concealed buttons at the top of the case. Once open, the lens and its attached purple leather bellows can be slid onto an extendable wooden track. A marker on the proper left indicates the focal distance, and there is a level on the proper right. A perioscopal viewfinder sits to the proper left of the lens, and a wider viewfinders sits on top of the case. A small plaque under the lens bears in the inscription, "TELE-PHOTO CYCLE-POCO C/ROCHESTER OPTICAL & CAMERA CO."
Acquisition
Accession
2020.4
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Bosworth, George Ranney (1868-1915)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Berlin
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1890-1915
Manufacturer
Rochester Optical & Camera Company
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Leather, Glass, Brass, Cardboard, Metal, Wood
Entry/Object ID
2020.4.2a-b
Context
Used by George R. Bosworth in Berlin, VT
Camera
Name/Title
Camera
Lexicon
Description
Glass plate camera that folds into a box. When folded, the camera slides into a small carrying case. The back side detaches at both the top and the bottom with metal protrusions that slide into clasps. Additionally, a hinged door is placed in the center of the back piece allowing access to the glass plate. Once open, the lens and its attached leather bellows can be slid onto an extendable wooden track. A small plaque under the lens bears in the inscription, "IMPROVED EMPIRE STATE MANUFACTURED BY ROCHESTER OPTICAL CO. Rochester, N.Y."
Acquisition
Accession
2009.51
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Chapman, Harry L. (1875-1967)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Windham
Town
Windham County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1896-1905
Manufacturer
Rochester Optical & Camera Company
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall (extended)
Materials
Material
Mahogany, Wood, Leather, Fabric, Brass, Glass
Entry/Object ID
2009.51.1a-e
Context
Used by Harry L. Chapman of Windham, Vermont
Camera Filter
Name/Title
Camera Filter
Lexicon
Description
"Morrison Vignetter" camera accessory set consisting of a two-part mount, four vignetting cards, a box, and instructions.
The box (ab) is made of cardboard and covered in lime-green semi-gloss paper. The label on the lid has a vignetted portrait of a child on the proper right, and an illustration of the vignetter attached to the lens of a King Poco model camera on the proper left. Beneath the images is the inscription, "MORRISON VIGNETTER/BURKE & JAMES, Chicago".
The four vignetters (c-f) are cardboard pieces: two in black and two in white (one now grey). The boards are straight on the bottom, but the top curves up to create the vignette shape. Two of the boards have a sawtooth edge on the top, and the other two have less pronounced nicked edge on the top. Each board shows evidence of being slid into the metal mounts for use, but the pieces with the less-pronounced edges appear to have been more heavily used.
The boards mount in front of the camera's lens with two pieces of metal (h,i). Both pieces are made from flat metal strips. The piece that connects to the lens consists of a strip bent into a circle to which an L-bent strip is attached. The other piece is bent into a narrow U-shape on one end (for attaching the vignetting board) and a wider U on the other side that can be tightened with a bolt. The two attach by sliding the flat edge of the lens side into the clamp at the wide-U side of the other piece and tightening the connection with the bolt.
The instructions are in a bi-fold with example images on the front page and detailed steps on the inside.
The box (ab) is made of cardboard and covered in lime-green semi-gloss paper. The label on the lid has a vignetted portrait of a child on the proper right, and an illustration of the vignetter attached to the lens of a King Poco model camera on the proper left. Beneath the images is the inscription, "MORRISON VIGNETTER/BURKE & JAMES, Chicago".
The four vignetters (c-f) are cardboard pieces: two in black and two in white (one now grey). The boards are straight on the bottom, but the top curves up to create the vignette shape. Two of the boards have a sawtooth edge on the top, and the other two have less pronounced nicked edge on the top. Each board shows evidence of being slid into the metal mounts for use, but the pieces with the less-pronounced edges appear to have been more heavily used.
The boards mount in front of the camera's lens with two pieces of metal (h,i). Both pieces are made from flat metal strips. The piece that connects to the lens consists of a strip bent into a circle to which an L-bent strip is attached. The other piece is bent into a narrow U-shape on one end (for attaching the vignetting board) and a wider U on the other side that can be tightened with a bolt. The two attach by sliding the flat edge of the lens side into the clamp at the wide-U side of the other piece and tightening the connection with the bolt.
The instructions are in a bi-fold with example images on the front page and detailed steps on the inside.
Use
Mounted in front a camera lens to vignette the bottom edge of portraits
Acquisition
Accession
2020.4
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Bosworth, George Ranney (1868-1915)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Berlin
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1899-1903
Manufacturer
Burke & James
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cardboard, Metal, Paper
Entry/Object ID
2020.4.5a-i
Context
Used by George R. Bosworth in Berlin, VT
Camera Filter
Name/Title
Camera Filter
Lexicon
Description
Yellow camera filter consisting of two panes of glass permanently attached together, along with a carrying case and paper care instructions. The edges of the filter (a) are sealed with a glossy black medium. A small paper label reading "Wratten K3 Filter" was applied to one side, but is now loose within the case (b). The case consists of a narrow cardboard sleeve and lid covered in leather. The face of the case's body bears the gold inscription, "WRATTEN K FILTER/MADE BY/EASTMAN KODAK CO./ROCHESTER, N.Y./TRAD MARKS REG. U. S. PAT. OFF." The reverse bears a gold sticker with several black stamps that read, "K1", "2104", "2", and "80".
Use
Placed in front of a camera lens to enhance images
Acquisition
Accession
2020.4
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Bosworth, George Ranney (1868-1915)
Person or Organization
Made/Created
Date made
1912-1915
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Glass, Paper, Cardboard, Leather
Entry/Object ID
2020.4.6a-d
Context
Used by George R. Bosworth in Berlin, VT
Camera Filter
Name/Title
Camera Filter
Lexicon
Description
Three yellow camera filters and a Morrocan leather case. The filters consist of two panes of glass adheared together. A glossy black film was painted around the edges of the filters, but it only completely remains on one. The same filter with the frame retains a paper label along its narrow edge reading, "Wrateen [sic] K1 Filter". Four other paper labels are loose in the container and bear the inscriptions "Wratten K2 Filter", "Wratten K1 1/2 Filter", "Wratten No. 7 Filter", and "Wratten No. 6 Filter".
The case opens at the top with two hinges on the reverse. When closed, it is secured by a hidden latch at the front that is release by pressing the hidding button. The top of the case bears the gold inscription, "WRATTEN FILTERS/MANUFACTURED BY/EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY./ROCHESTER, N. Y./TRADE MARKS REG. U.S. PAT. OFF." The inside of the case is lined in purple velvet with two molded protusions on other side to separate the filters from each other. The lid is lined in red satin-woven silk.
The case opens at the top with two hinges on the reverse. When closed, it is secured by a hidden latch at the front that is release by pressing the hidding button. The top of the case bears the gold inscription, "WRATTEN FILTERS/MANUFACTURED BY/EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY./ROCHESTER, N. Y./TRADE MARKS REG. U.S. PAT. OFF." The inside of the case is lined in purple velvet with two molded protusions on other side to separate the filters from each other. The lid is lined in red satin-woven silk.
Use
Placed in front of a camera lens to enhance images
Acquisition
Accession
2020.4
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Bosworth, George Ranney (1868-1915)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Berlin
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1912-1915
Manufacturer
Eastman Kodak Co.
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Glass, Leather, Silk, Cardboard
Entry/Object ID
2020.4.7a-d
Context
Used by George R. Bosworth in Berlin, VT
Camera Filter
Name/Title
Camera Filter
Lexicon
Description
Two panes of orange glass adhered together. A glossy black substance was applied around the edges creating a frame, which is now mostly gone.
Use
Placed over the lens of a glass-plate camera to enhance the image
Acquisition
Accession
2020.4
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Bosworth, George Ranney (1868-1915)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Berlin
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1912-1915
Manufacturer
Eastman Kodak Co.
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Glass
Entry/Object ID
2020.4.8
Context
Used by George Ranney Bosworth in Berlin, Vermont
Camera Filter
Name/Title
Camera Filter
Lexicon
Description
Circular yellow filter with green leather case. The filter consists of a round pieces of yellow glass set into a copper frame. The back is finished with a glossy black substance. Three indentations are placed equidistant around the frame to secure the filter onto a camera lens.
The case opens with two metal hinges at the back. The top is slightly raised, and bears the white printed inscription, "Cramer's/Precision/Color Filters/St. Louis U.S.A." The interior is lined in blue satin (upper) and purple velvet (lower). The base of the interior is molded to fit the filter.
The case opens with two metal hinges at the back. The top is slightly raised, and bears the white printed inscription, "Cramer's/Precision/Color Filters/St. Louis U.S.A." The interior is lined in blue satin (upper) and purple velvet (lower). The base of the interior is molded to fit the filter.
Use
Placed in front of a camera lens to enhance the image
Acquisition
Accession
2020.4
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Bosworth, George Ranney (1868-1915)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Berlin
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1909
Manufacturer
G. Cramer Dry Plate Company
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Glass, Copper, Leather, Cardboard
Entry/Object ID
2020.4.10a-b
Context
Used by George R. Bosworth in Berlin, VT
Camera Filter
Name/Title
Camera Filter
Lexicon
Description
Circular clear filter with double case. The filter consists of a flat, circular piece of glass contained within a black metal frame. The frame extends to the rear and is tabbed to attach onto a circular lens. The rectangular case is covered in red Morocccan leather. The top has the gold inscription, "THE ISOSTIGMAR LENS/WILLIAMS, BROWN & EARLE,/PHILADELPHIA/AMERICAN AGENTS:". The interior of the case is lined in blue velvet, and the base is molded to fit the filter and one other identically shaped and sized object.
Note: the filter is not an isostigmar lens.
Note: the filter is not an isostigmar lens.
Use
Placed in front of a camera lens to enhance the image
Acquisition
Accession
2020.4
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Bosworth, George Ranney (1868-1915)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Berlin
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1907-1915
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Glass, Metal, Cardboard, Leather, Silk
Entry/Object ID
2020.4.13a-b
Context
Used by George R. Bosworth in Berlin, VT
Camera Filter
Name/Title
Camera Filter
Lexicon
Description
Circular half-tone filter with box and lid. The filter consists of a flat, circular piece of glass that is transparent yellow on the upper 2/3 and clear on the remaining 1/3. The glass is set into a silver-toned metal frames with three rubber-coated tabs placed equidistant around the edge for securing to a lens. The inscription "ROYAL FOREGROUND RAY SCREEN/PATENTED/GEORGE MURPHY INC NEW YORK" impressed on the side of the fram. The top is indicated with the impressed inscription, "TOP". The case consists of a round body and round lid, each covered in red Moroccan leather. The bottom is lined in purple velvet whill the lid is lined in black leather.
Use
Placed in front of a camera lens for landscape photography to ensure even lighting of both the foreground and the sky
Acquisition
Accession
2020.4
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Bosworth, George Ranney (1868-1915)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Berlin
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1890-1915
Manufacturer
George Murphy, Inc.
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Glass, Metal, Leather, Cardboard, Silk
Entry/Object ID
2020.4.14a-c
Context
Used by George R. Bosworth in Berlin, VT
Camera Filter
Name/Title
Camera Filter
Lexicon
Description
Foreground ray screen filter with case and lid, box and lid, and sales paper. The filter consists of two flat, circular pieces of glass sandwiching a tinted adhesive that has dried and cracked. (See 2020.4.14a for original appearance.) The glass is set into a silver-toned metal frame with three tabs placed equidistant around the edge for securing to a lens. The inscription "ROYAL FOREGROUND RAY SCREEN. PAT, AP'D FOR/GEORGE MURPHY INC NEW YORK" impressed on the side of the frame. The top is indicated with the impressed inscription, "-TOP".
The case consists of a round body and round lid, each covered in red Moroccan leather. The bottom is lined in purple velvet while the lid is lined in black leather. The box consists of a box covered in burgundy paper that slides into a cover wrapped in white paper. The sides of the cover bear the inscription, "ROYAL/Foreground Ray Screen/no. 4 1 1/2 in." The top of the cover bears the inscription "No. 4 1 1/2 in./ROYAL/Foreground Ray Screen/GEROGE MURPHY, INC./New York" with an illustration of the monogram GM.
The case consists of a round body and round lid, each covered in red Moroccan leather. The bottom is lined in purple velvet while the lid is lined in black leather. The box consists of a box covered in burgundy paper that slides into a cover wrapped in white paper. The sides of the cover bear the inscription, "ROYAL/Foreground Ray Screen/no. 4 1 1/2 in." The top of the cover bears the inscription "No. 4 1 1/2 in./ROYAL/Foreground Ray Screen/GEROGE MURPHY, INC./New York" with an illustration of the monogram GM.
Use
Placed in front of a camera lens for landscape photography to ensure even lighting of both the foreground and the sky
Acquisition
Accession
2020.4
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Bosworth, George Ranney (1868-1915)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Berlin
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1890-1915
Manufacturer
George Murphy, Inc.
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Glass, Metal, Cardboard, Leather, Silk, Paper
Entry/Object ID
2020.4.15a-e
Context
Used by George Ranney Bosworth in Berlin, Vermont
Camera Filter
Name/Title
Camera Filter
Lexicon
Description
Portrait lens attachment and case. The lens consists of a circular piece of glass set within a black metal frame. the frame extends beyond the glass at both the front and the back. The back extension is cut into tabs in order to secure onto a camera lens. The metal case consists of a circular base and lid. The lid bears the label, "KODAK/PORTRAIT ATTACHMENT/8-A/Eastman Kodak Co./Rochester, N.Y. Made in U.S.A./TRADE MARK REG. U.S. PAT. OFF." The interior of the case is printed with a focus guide giving the focal length at which to set the camera with the lens on (i.e. "focus at 5' to work at 2'-4'")
Use
Placed in front of a camera lens to enhance portraits
Acquisition
Accession
2020.4
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Bosworth, George Ranney (1868-1915)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Berlin
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Eastman Kodak Co.
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Glass, Metal
Entry/Object ID
2020.4.16a-c
Context
Used by George R. Bosworth in Berlin, VT
Camera Filter
Name/Title
Camera Filter
Lexicon
Description
Metal duplicator filter and case. The duplicator filter was used to expose only a portion of a glass plate to allow for double exposure "duplication" tricks. The filter consists of a metal cap that fits over a camera lens with a semi-circular cut out taking about 3/8 of the total surface. The front of the filter bears the inscriptions "THE IDEAL DUPLICATOR" and "BURKE & JAMES. CHICAGO". The case consists of a box that slides into a lid. Both are covered in red Morrocan leather, and the top bears the silver inscription "THE IDEAL/DUPLICATOR/No. 2/BURKE & JAMES,/CHICAGO."
Use
Placed in front of a camera lens to create image with partial double exposure effects
Acquisition
Accession
2020.4
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Bosworth, George Ranney (1868-1915)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Berlin
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1897-1915
Manufacturer
Burke & James
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal, Cardboard, Leather
Entry/Object ID
2020.4.17a-c
Context
Used by George R. Bosworth in Berlin, VT
Camera Filter
Name/Title
Camera Filter
Lexicon
Description
Metal vingette framing filter consisting of a metal box frame with a circular opening in the center. Within the opening is a wooden frame with a diamond-shaped opening and four strips of curved metal attached to the outside.
Use
Placed in front of a camera lens to add a vignette effect to the images
Acquisition
Accession
2020.4
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Bosworth, George Ranney (1868-1915)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Berlin
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1890-1915
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal, Wood
Entry/Object ID
2020.4.23
Context
Used by George R. Bosworth in Berlin, VT
Camera Filter
Name/Title
Camera Filter
Lexicon
Description
Circular yellow filter with green leather case. The filter consists of a round pieces of yellow glass set into a copper frame. The back is finished with a glossy black substance. Three indentations are placed equidistant around the frame to secure the filter onto a camera lens.
The case opens with two metal hinges at the back. The top is slightly raised, and bears the white printed inscription, "Cramer's/Precision/Color Filters/St. Louis U.S.A." The interior is lined in blue satin (upper) and purple velvet (lower). The base of the interior is molded to fit the filter.
The case opens with two metal hinges at the back. The top is slightly raised, and bears the white printed inscription, "Cramer's/Precision/Color Filters/St. Louis U.S.A." The interior is lined in blue satin (upper) and purple velvet (lower). The base of the interior is molded to fit the filter.
Use
Placed in front of a camera lens to enhance the image
Acquisition
Accession
2020.4
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Bosworth, George Ranney (1868-1915)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Berlin
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1909
Manufacturer
G. Cramer Dry Plate Company
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Glass, Copper, Leather, Cardboard
Entry/Object ID
2020.4.11a-b
Context
Used by George R. Bosworth in Berlin, VT
Camera Filter
Name/Title
Camera Filter
Lexicon
Description
Circular yellow filter with green leather case. The filter consists of a round pieces of yellow glass set into a copper frame. The back is finished with a glossy black substance. Three indentations are placed equidistant around the frame to secure the filter onto a camera lens.
The case opens with two metal hinges at the back. The top is slightly raised, and bears the white printed inscription, "Cramer's/Precision/Color Filters/St. Louis U.S.A." The interior is lined in blue satin (upper) and purple velvet (lower). The base of the interior is molded to fit the filter.
The case opens with two metal hinges at the back. The top is slightly raised, and bears the white printed inscription, "Cramer's/Precision/Color Filters/St. Louis U.S.A." The interior is lined in blue satin (upper) and purple velvet (lower). The base of the interior is molded to fit the filter.
Use
Placed over a camera lens to enhance the image
Acquisition
Accession
2020.4
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Bosworth, George Ranney (1868-1915)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Berlin
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1909
Manufacturer
G. Cramer Dry Plate Company
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Glass, Copper, Leather, Cardboard
Entry/Object ID
2020.4.12a-b
Context
Used by George Ranney Bosworth in Berlin, Vermont
Camera Filter Holder
Name/Title
Camera Filter Holder
Lexicon
Description
Metal bracket for holding a filter up to the lens of a camera, together with box and lid. The box is covered in glossy white paper, and a label on the top reads, "ADJUSTABLE FILTER HOLDER/For 2 inch square/Wratten Filters/EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY,/ROCHESTER, N.Y./Trade MArks Reg. U.S. Pat. Off./K P 4418 102."
The filter holder is a black metal square with a circular hole in the center. Within the hole is a thin black strip of metal attached to a bolt that can be adjusted to tighten around the lens of the camera. The left and right edges of the square fold back to allow the glass filter to slide inside. An impressed inscription around the circle reads, "MADE BY EASTMAN KODAK CO. ROCHESTER. N.Y. U.S.A. PAT. JUNE 5. 1917." and another beneath the circle reads, "1 1/8" TO 1 9/16"".
The filter holder is a black metal square with a circular hole in the center. Within the hole is a thin black strip of metal attached to a bolt that can be adjusted to tighten around the lens of the camera. The left and right edges of the square fold back to allow the glass filter to slide inside. An impressed inscription around the circle reads, "MADE BY EASTMAN KODAK CO. ROCHESTER. N.Y. U.S.A. PAT. JUNE 5. 1917." and another beneath the circle reads, "1 1/8" TO 1 9/16"".
Use
Used to hold glass filters in front of a camera lens to enhance images
Acquisition
Accession
2020.4
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Bosworth, George Ranney (1868-1915)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Berlin
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1917
Manufacturer
Eastman Kodak Co.
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal, Cardboard
Entry/Object ID
2020.4.9a-c
Context
Used by George R. Bosworth in Berlin, VT
Can Opener
Name/Title
Can Opener
Lexicon
Description
Metal can opener with wooden handle and crank. The top is stamped with the label, "Edlund / No. 5 Junior". The blade or knife, now missing, sits in the open slot next to the wheel, with the blade sitting perpendicular the wheel.
Acquisition
Accession
1984.23
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Elwert, Philip F. (1949-1988)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1965
Manufacturer
Edlund Company
Materials
Material
Metal, Wood
Entry/Object ID
1984.23.1
Context
Made by the Edlund Company in Burlington, Vermont. Used by Philip Elwert in Montpelier, Vermont.
Candle
Name/Title
Candle
Lexicon
Description
Unburnt light pink wax candle molded with a swirled design.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.79
Relationships
Related Places
Place
East Calais
Village
Calais
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wax
Entry/Object ID
1960.79.1m
Context
Found in East Calais, Vermont
Candle
Name/Title
Candle
Lexicon
Description
Partially burnt olive-colored wax candle molded with a swirled design.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.79
Relationships
Related Places
Place
East Calais
Village
Calais
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wax
Entry/Object ID
1960.79.1x
Context
Found in East Calais, Vermont
Candle
Name/Title
Candle
Lexicon
Description
Partially burnt red wax candle molded with a swirled design.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.79
Relationships
Related Places
Place
East Calais
Village
Calais
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wax
Entry/Object ID
1960.79.1b
Context
Found in East Calais, Vermont
Candle
Name/Title
Candle
Lexicon
Description
Partially burnt cream-colored wax candle molded with a swirled design.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.79
Relationships
Related Places
Place
East Calais
Village
Calais
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wax
Entry/Object ID
1960.79.1ll
Context
Found in East Calais, Vermont
Candle
Name/Title
Candle
Lexicon
Description
Unburnt pink wax candle molded with a swirled design.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.79
Relationships
Related Places
Place
East Calais
Village
Calais
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wax
Entry/Object ID
1960.79.1n
Context
Found in East Calais, Vermont
Candle
Name/Title
Candle
Lexicon
Description
Partially burnt cream-colored wax candle molded with a swirled design.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.79
Relationships
Related Places
Place
East Calais
Village
Calais
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wax
Entry/Object ID
1960.79.1mm
Context
Found in East Calais, Vermont
Candle
Name/Title
Candle
Lexicon
Description
Unburnt pink wax candle molded with a swirled design.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.79
Relationships
Related Places
Place
East Calais
Village
Calais
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wax
Entry/Object ID
1960.79.1o
Context
Found in East Calais, Vermont
Candle
Name/Title
Candle
Lexicon
Description
Unburnt cream-colored wax candle molded with a swirled design.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.79
Relationships
Related Places
Place
East Calais
Village
Calais
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wax
Entry/Object ID
1960.79.1y
Context
Found in East Calais, Vermont
Candle
Name/Title
Candle
Lexicon
Description
Partially burnt cream-colored wax candle molded with a swirled design.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.79
Relationships
Related Places
Place
East Calais
Village
Calais
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wax
Entry/Object ID
1960.79.1nn
Context
Found in East Calais, Vermont
Candle
Name/Title
Candle
Lexicon
Description
Partially burnt light pink wax candle molded with a swirled design.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.79
Relationships
Related Places
Place
East Calais
Village
Calais
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wax
Entry/Object ID
1960.79.1p
Context
Found in East Calais, Vermont
Candle
Name/Title
Candle
Lexicon
Description
Partially burnt red wax candle molded with a swirled design.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.79
Relationships
Related Places
Place
East Calais
Village
Calais
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wax
Entry/Object ID
1960.79.1a
Context
Found in East Calais, Vermont
Candle
Name/Title
Candle
Lexicon
Description
Unburnt cream-colored wax candle molded with a swirled design.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.79
Relationships
Related Places
Place
East Calais
Village
Calais
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wax
Entry/Object ID
1960.79.1z
Context
Found in East Calais, Vermont
Candle
Name/Title
Candle
Lexicon
Description
Partially burnt red wax candle molded with a swirled design.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.79
Relationships
Related Places
Place
East Calais
Village
Calais
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wax
Entry/Object ID
1960.79.1c
Context
Found in East Calais, Vermont
Candle
Name/Title
Candle
Lexicon
Description
Unburnt cream-colored wax candle molded with a swirled design.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.79
Relationships
Related Places
Place
East Calais
Village
Calais
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wax
Entry/Object ID
1960.79.1aa
Context
Found in East Calais, Vermont
Candle
Name/Title
Candle
Lexicon
Description
Partially burnt light pink wax candle molded with a swirled design.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.79
Relationships
Related Places
Place
East Calais
Village
Calais
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wax
Entry/Object ID
1960.79.1q
Context
Found in East Calais, Vermont
Candle
Name/Title
Candle
Lexicon
Description
Unburnt cream-colored wax candle molded with a swirled design.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.79
Relationships
Related Places
Place
East Calais
Village
Calais
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wax
Entry/Object ID
1960.79.1bb
Context
Found in East Calais, Vermont
Candle
Name/Title
Candle
Lexicon
Description
Partially burnt light pink wax candle molded with a swirled design.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.79
Relationships
Related Places
Place
East Calais
Village
Calais
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wax
Entry/Object ID
1960.79.1r
Context
Found in East Calais, Vermont
Candle
Name/Title
Candle
Lexicon
Description
Partially burnt red wax candle molded with a swirled design.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.79
Relationships
Related Places
Place
East Calais
Village
Calais
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wax
Entry/Object ID
1960.79.1d
Context
Found in East Calais, Vermont
Candle
Name/Title
Candle
Lexicon
Description
Unburnt cream-colored wax candle molded with a swirled design.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.79
Relationships
Related Places
Place
East Calais
Village
Calais
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wax
Entry/Object ID
1960.79.3cc
Context
Found in East Calais, Vermont
Candle
Name/Title
Candle
Lexicon
Description
Unburnt cream-colored wax candle molded with a swirled design.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.79
Relationships
Related Places
Place
East Calais
Village
Calais
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wax
Entry/Object ID
1960.79.1dd
Context
Found in East Calais, Vermont
Candle
Name/Title
Candle
Lexicon
Description
Unburnt pink wax candle molded with a swirled design.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.79
Relationships
Related Places
Place
East Calais
Village
Calais
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wax
Entry/Object ID
1960.79.1g
Context
Found in East Calais, Vermont
Candle
Name/Title
Candle
Lexicon
Description
Unburnt cream-colored wax candle molded with a swirled design.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.79
Relationships
Related Places
Place
East Calais
Village
Calais
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wax
Entry/Object ID
1960.79.1ee
Context
Found in East Calais, Vermont
Candle
Name/Title
Candle
Lexicon
Description
Unburnt cream-colored wax candle molded with a swirled design.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.79
Relationships
Related Places
Place
East Calais
Village
Calais
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wax
Entry/Object ID
1960.79.1ff
Context
Found in East Calais, Vermont
Candle
Name/Title
Candle
Lexicon
Description
Unburnt pink wax candle molded with a swirled design.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.79
Relationships
Related Places
Place
East Calais
Village
Calais
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wax
Entry/Object ID
1960.79.1h
Context
Found in East Calais, Vermont
Candle
Name/Title
Candle
Lexicon
Description
Unburnt pink wax candle molded with a swirled design.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.79
Relationships
Related Places
Place
East Calais
Village
Calais
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wax
Entry/Object ID
1960.79.1i
Context
Found in East Calais, Vermont
Candle
Name/Title
Candle
Lexicon
Description
Unburnt cream-colored wax candle molded with a swirled design.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.79
Relationships
Related Places
Place
East Calais
Village
Calais
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wax
Entry/Object ID
1960.79.1gg
Context
Found in East Calais, Vermont
Candle
Name/Title
Candle
Lexicon
Description
Unburnt pink wax candle molded with a swirled design.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.79
Relationships
Related Places
Place
East Calais
Village
Calais
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wax
Entry/Object ID
1960.79.1j
Context
Found in East Calais, Vermont
Candle
Name/Title
Candle
Lexicon
Description
Partially burnt light pink wax candle molded with a swirled design.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.79
Relationships
Related Places
Place
East Calais
Village
Calais
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wax
Entry/Object ID
1960.79.1s
Context
Found in East Calais, Vermont
Candle
Name/Title
Candle
Lexicon
Description
Unburnt pink wax candle molded with a swirled design.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.79
Relationships
Related Places
Place
East Calais
Village
Calais
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wax
Entry/Object ID
1960.79.1l
Context
Found in East Calais, Vermont
Candle
Name/Title
Candle
Lexicon
Description
Unburnt cream-colored wax candle molded with a swirled design.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.79
Relationships
Related Places
Place
East Calais
Village
Calais
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wax
Entry/Object ID
1960.79.1hh
Context
Found in East Calais, Vermont
Candle
Name/Title
Candle
Lexicon
Description
Partially burnt red wax candle molded with a swirled design.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.79
Relationships
Related Places
Place
East Calais
Village
Calais
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wax
Entry/Object ID
1960.79.1e
Context
Found in East Calais, Vermont
Candle
Name/Title
Candle
Lexicon
Description
Unburnt olive-colored wax candle molded with a swirled design.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.79
Relationships
Related Places
Place
East Calais
Village
Calais
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wax
Entry/Object ID
1960.79.1u
Context
Found in East Calais, Vermont
Candle
Name/Title
Candle
Lexicon
Description
Partially burnt cream-colored wax candle molded with a swirled design.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.79
Relationships
Related Places
Place
East Calais
Village
Calais
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wax
Entry/Object ID
1960.79.1ii
Context
Found in East Calais, Vermont
Candle
Name/Title
Candle
Lexicon
Description
Unburnt pink wax candle molded with a swirled design.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.79
Relationships
Related Places
Place
East Calais
Village
Calais
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wax
Entry/Object ID
1960.79.1f
Context
Found in East Calais, Vermont
Candle
Name/Title
Candle
Lexicon
Description
Unburnt olive-colored wax candle molded with a swirled design.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.79
Relationships
Related Places
Place
East Calais
Village
Calais
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wax
Entry/Object ID
1960.79.1v
Context
Found in East Calais, Vermont
Candle
Name/Title
Candle
Lexicon
Description
Unburnt olive-colored wax candle molded with a swirled design.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.79
Relationships
Related Places
Place
East Calais
Village
Calais
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wax
Entry/Object ID
1960.79.1t
Context
Found in East Calais, Vermont
Candle
Name/Title
Candle
Lexicon
Description
Unburnt pink wax candle molded with a swirled design.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.79
Relationships
Related Places
Place
East Calais
Village
Calais
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wax
Entry/Object ID
1960.79.1k
Context
Found in East Calais, Vermont
Candle
Name/Title
Candle
Lexicon
Description
Unburnt olive-colored wax candle molded with a swirled design.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.79
Relationships
Related Places
Place
East Calais
Village
Calais
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wax
Entry/Object ID
1960.79.1w
Context
Found in East Calais, Vermont
Candle
Name/Title
Candle
Lexicon
Description
Partially burnt cream-colored wax candle molded with a swirled design.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.79
Relationships
Related Places
Place
East Calais
Village
Calais
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wax
Entry/Object ID
1960.79.1jj
Context
Found in East Calais, Vermont
Candle
Name/Title
Candle
Lexicon
Description
Partially burnt cream-colored wax candle molded with a swirled design.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.79
Relationships
Related Places
Place
East Calais
Village
Calais
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wax
Entry/Object ID
1960.79.1kk
Context
Found in East Calais, Vermont
Candle Box
Name/Title
Candle Box
Lexicon
Description
Long, rectangular wooden box. The box has a wooden lid that slides into a rabbit at the top of the box. There is a semi-circular indentation on one end of the lid to grip.
Acquisition
Accession
1973.1
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Windsor
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1973.1.37ab
Context
Likely used in Windsor, Vermont
Candle Mold
Name/Title
Candle Mold
Lexicon
Description
Metal candle mold for forming tapers. The mold has 8 shafts.
Acquisition
Accession
1957.6
Entry/Object ID
1957.6
Candle Mold
Name/Title
Candle Mold
Lexicon
Description
Metal mold shaped into six tapers. Each taper has a distinct, pointed tip. The wide ends are connected to a rectangular sheet of metal with curled-up edges.
Acquisition
Accession
1953.40
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Ludlow
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Time Period
19th Century
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Tin
Entry/Object ID
1953.40.16
Context
Used in Ludlow, Vermont
Candlesnuffer
Name/Title
Candlesnuffer
Lexicon
Description
Candlesnuffer and wick trimmer. It is in the form of scissors. One blade has a three-sided box attached to it while the other side has a rectangular plate attached to it. When closed, the plate inserts into the box. There are three spokes on the bottom to hold the tool off the resting surface.
Use
Used to put out candles and trim off burnt wicks.
Acquisition
Accession
1953.40
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Tin
Entry/Object ID
1953.40.12a
Context
Likely used by a member of the Day family in Ludlow, Vermont
Candlesnuffer Tray
Name/Title
Candlesnuffer Tray
Lexicon
Description
Small black toleware tray. The tray is mostly rectangular, with rounded corners. The long sides are concave. The border of the tray flares upward, and the edges of the center are decorated with a thin line of gold paint.
Acquisition
Accession
1953.40
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Ludlow
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Time Period
19th Century
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Tin
Entry/Object ID
1953.40.12b
Context
Used in Ludlow, Vermont
Candlestick
Name/Title
Candlestick
Lexicon
Description
Candlestick carved from a single piece of soapstone. It consists of a circular hole within a rectangular base, with a handle protruding from one side of the base.
Acquisition
Accession
1946.9
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Fair Haven
Town
Rutland County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Soapstone
Entry/Object ID
1946.9
Context
Found in Fairhaven, Vermont
Canteen
Name/Title
Canteen
Lexicon
Description
Wooden canteen. The canteen is oval shaped with a round hole at the center top, sealed with a peg. Four bentwood bands wrap around the canteen. A U-shaped wire with a wooden handle is attached to the top at either end. The canteen is marked, "BMC 1782".
Acquisition
Accession
1919.4
Made/Created
Date made
1780-1790
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1919.4.1
Context
Brought to Vermont from England by a member of the Ormsbee family.
Carpenter's Square
Name/Title
Carpenter's Square
Lexicon
Description
Metal carpenter's square etched with lines every 1/4 inch. Each line terminates in a round point, and the inches are marked with Arabic numerals. The square is engraved with the inscription, "HB 1811".
Acquisition
Accession
1946.26
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Bostwick, Herman (177-1853)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Hinesburg
Town
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1811
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1946.26
Context
Owned by Herman Bostwick of Hinesburg, Vermont
Carpenter's Square
Name/Title
Carpenter's Square
Lexicon
Description
Steel square with a 24" blade and 16" tongue. The demarcations (1/8" on one edge, 1/16" on the other) are mechanically struck. The mark is a circle with an eagle in the center with the inscription, "Eagle Square Mfg., So. Shaftsbury, Vt.", surrounding it. Below the mark is the inscription, "Hardened corners/100".
Acquisition
Accession
1975.494
Made/Created
Date made
1859-1900
Manufacturer
Eagle Square Co.
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Steel
Entry/Object ID
1975.494.5
Context
Made in Shaftsbury, Vermont
Carpenter's Square
Name/Title
Carpenter's Square
Lexicon
Description
Steel square with 24" blade, 16" tongue, both tapered. A number of scales are struck on the back side. The front is marked off in 1/8" with numerals hand struck in the metal. At corner is the mark, "Hawe Patent/Warranted steel/B. Harmon".
Acquisition
Accession
1975.494
Made/Created
Date made
1819-1859
Manufacturer
B. Harmon
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Steel
Entry/Object ID
1975.494.6
Context
Made in Shaftwbury, Vermont
Case
Name/Title
Case
Lexicon
Description
This black leather camera case has two interior compartments for storing a camera and 6 glass negative plates. The case has both a long strap, connecting with metal latches onto the sides, and a permanently attached short strap, connecting to the top. The top secures with two metal latches. The inside is lined in plain woven cotton over cardboard.
Acquisition
Accession
2020.4
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Bosworth, George Ranney (1868-1915)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Berlin
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1890-1915
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Leather, Metal, Cardboard, Cotton
Entry/Object ID
2020.4.1
Context
Used by George Ranney Bosworth in Berlin, Vermont
Case
Name/Title
Case
Lexicon
Description
Tan leather rectangular camera case with two interior compartments for storing a camera and 6 glass plate negatives. The case has a short, leather handle at the top and two metal figure-8 attachments for a removable shoulder strap (no longer present). The case opens at the top and is secured at the center front with a metal clasp. The inside of the top piece bears the gold inscription, "Tele-Photo-Poco/G/Rochester Optical & Camera Co./Rochester, N.Y." The interior is lined in cotton.
B is a fragment, likely from the shoulder strap.
B is a fragment, likely from the shoulder strap.
Use
Used to hold a glass plate negative camera and accessories
Acquisition
Accession
2020.4
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Bosworth, George Ranney (1868-1915)
Person or Organization
Made/Created
Date made
1890-1915
Manufacturer
Rochester Optical & Camera Company
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Leather, Metal, Cotton
Entry/Object ID
2020.4.4a-b
Context
Used by George R. Bosworth in Berlin, Vermont
Case
Name/Title
Case
Lexicon
Description
Double-capacity camera filter case (empty). The case consists of a leather rectangular body with an evelope closure. The closure is secured with a metal snap. The interior is divided into two compartments and lined in purple velvet.
Acquisition
Accession
2020.4
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Bosworth, George Ranney (1868-1915)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Berlin
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1890-1915
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Leather, Cardboard, Silk, Metal
Entry/Object ID
2020.4.20
Context
Used by George R. Bosworth in Berlin, VT
Casting Mold
Name/Title
Casting Mold
Lexicon
Description
Mold form with six armed spokes looking somewhat like a wagon wheel without the wheel. At the end of each spoke is a 7" piece, perpendicular to the spoke. Each has 5 "pegs." Presumably these pegs fit into another piece we don't have. The 7" piece is "sliced" in two. Three of the spokes are missing half of the piece. One spoke has a half broken end piece. The 3 spokes that have both pieces of the end have been tied together with twine. The twine is "old."
dark brown
dark brown
Acquisition
Accession
1992.26
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Lane Manufacturing Co.
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1992.26.1
Context
Used at the Lane Shops in Montpelier, Vermont
Casting Mold
Name/Title
Casting Mold
Lexicon
Description
Mold from with six armed spokes looking somewhat like a wagon wheel without the wheel. At the end of each spoke is an 8 1/4" piece, perpendicular to the spoke. Each has 5 "pegs." Presumably these pegs fit into another piece we don't have. Each 8 1/4" piece is sliced in half. Three of the spokes are missing half of the piece. The 3 spokes with both halves are tied together with "old" twine.
Acquisition
Accession
1992.26
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Lane Manufacturing Co.
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1992.26.2
Context
Used at the Lane Shops in Montpelier, Vermont
Casting Pattern
Name/Title
Casting Pattern
Lexicon
Description
Wooden casting pattern. The pattern has 2 halves of a tool, likely a bit holder, carved into a block of wood. The used face is painted silver. There are stamped metal labels on one side that read, "No--13", and "PASTE IN No--20".
Acquisition
Accession
2023.19
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Fellows Gear Shaper Company
Materials
Material
Mahogany
Entry/Object ID
2023.19.2
Context
Used by Fellows Gear Shaper Company in North Springfield, Vermont.
Catheter
Name/Title
Catheter
Lexicon
Description
Long metal tube. Half the tube is straight, and the other half of the tube curves until the end is perpendicular to the first half. The straight end has a wire loop, likely for hanging. The curved end has five holes drilled into it.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.191
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Benson, Amori (1799-1876)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Landgrove
Town
Bennington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1960.191.3
Context
Used by Dr. Amori Benson of Landgrove, Vermont
Ceiling Fixture
Name/Title
Ceiling Fixture
Lexicon
Description
Portion of a ceiling fixture consisting of a narrow, metal socket in which is a long, frosted glass light bulb.
Acquisition
Accession
1972.29
Relationships
Related Events
Dewey Day
Event
Related Places
Place
Vermont State House
Building
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Glass, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1972.29.1b
Ceiling Fixture
Name/Title
Ceiling Fixture
Lexicon
Description
Metal ceiling fixture with an attached lightbulb. The fixture has a round knob that attaches to the ceiling. A twisted electrical cord stems from the center and attaches to a narrow, metal socket in which is a long, frosted glass light bulb.
Acquisition
Accession
1972.29
Relationships
Related Events
Dewey Day
Event
Related Places
Place
Vermont State House
Building
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Glass, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1972.29.1a
Ceiling Hook
Name/Title
Ceiling Hook
Lexicon
Description
Ceiling hook made from a metal rod. One end is bent perpendicular to the shaft, and the other end is bent into a U shape.
Acquisition
Accession
1966.15
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Northfield
Town
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Iron
Entry/Object ID
1966.15.43a
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Ethnography
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.149
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Description
Rectangular, ground stone celt. One end is chipped into a rounded shape and the other end is ground into a sharp blade. There is a chipped groove on one side.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Related Places
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Materials
Material
Shale
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.121
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County.
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Weybridge
Town
Addison County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.135
Context
Collected near Weybridge, Vermont
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Lexicon
Description
Chipped stone celt.
Acquisition
Accession
1954.283
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Sampson, Emma P. Merrill (1865-1953)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Caledonia County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1954.283.67
Context
Collected by Emma P. Sampson in Caledonia County, Vermont
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone celt.
Acquisition
Accession
1954.283
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Sampson, Emma P. Merrill (1865-1953)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Caledonia County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1954.283.61
Context
Collected by Emma P. Sampson in Caledonia County, Vermont
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Swanton
Town
Franklin County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.136
Context
Collected near Swanton, Vermont
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Description
Round stone celt made of hornfels. It is formed from a natural shaped stone. The proximal end is packed, and the distal end is ground to a sharp blade edge and polished. Blade edge shows some visible wear, and the butt and shows no visible wear.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Related Places
,
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.251
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock near the Lemon Fair River
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Acquisition
Accession
1975.105
Ethnography
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.105.1
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Acquisition
Accession
1975.95
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Weybridge
Town
Addison County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.95.3
Context
Likely collected near Weybridge, Vermont
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Acquisition
Accession
1975.110
Ethnography
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.110.1
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Acquisition
Accession
1975.127
Ethnography
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.127.1
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Acquisition
Accession
1975.116
Ethnography
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.116.1
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone celt. The letter B is scratched into the surface of one side.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Salisbury
Town
Addison County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.392
Context
Collected in Salisbury, Vermont
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze or hoe.
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.451
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone celt.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.57
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Howes, Phillip Sheridan (1875-1941)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Lake Champlain
Lake
Burlington
City
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1960.57.3
Context
Collected near Lake Champlain
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Ethnography
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.150
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Acquisition
Accession
1975.117
Ethnography
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.117.1
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone celt.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.34
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
St. John, Reuben (1806-1882)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Hubbardton
Town
Rutland County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1960.34.3
Context
Found in Hubbardton, Vermont
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone celt.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Addison County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.667
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock at Bristol Pond
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Acquisition
Accession
1975.95
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Weybridge
Town
Addison County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.95.5
Context
Likely collected near Weybridge, Vermont
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone celt.
Acquisition
Accession
1954.283
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Sampson, Emma P. Merrill (1865-1953)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Sweden
Country
Europe
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1954.283.144
Context
Collected by Emma P. Sampson in Sweden. Proposed for deaccession due to lack of Vermont use connections.
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Acquisition
Accession
1975.128
Ethnography
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.128.1
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Ethnography
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.152
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Acquisition
Accession
1975.111
Ethnography
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.111.1
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Description
Ground stone celt made of hornfels. One end is chipped, and the other end is ground and polished on both sides.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Crown Point
City
New York
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Sandstone
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.193
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Acquisition
Accession
1975.118
Ethnography
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.118.1
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze or hoe.
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.335
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Ethnography
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.143
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Acquisition
Accession
1975.95
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Weybridge
Town
Addison County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.95.2
Context
Likely collected near Weybridge, Vermont
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Swanton
Town
Franklin County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.157
Context
Collected near Swanton, Vermont
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Description
Ground stone celt made of hornfels. It is crudely chipped and packed with chipping marks still visible. The surface is very irregular with no polishing. The blade and extend and sharp. The proximal end is rounded.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Addison County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.347
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock at Bristol Pond
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Acquisition
Accession
1975.119
Ethnography
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.119.1
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Acquisition
Accession
1975.106
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Milton
Town
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.106.1
Context
Likely collected near Milton, Vermont
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone celt.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Addison County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.678
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock at Bristol Pond
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone celt.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Addison County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.668
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock at Bristol Pond
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Acquisition
Accession
1975.112
Ethnography
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.112.1
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Ethnography
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.153
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Description
Ground stone celt made of hornfels. The surface is completely ground and polished, and the side edges are beveled. The distal edge is sharp, and the proximal edge appears thinned.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Related Places
,
Materials
Material
Sandstone
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.195
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Ethnography
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.144
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Ethnography
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.478
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Acquisition
Accession
1975.120
Ethnography
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.120.1
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Ethnography
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.138
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Acquisition
Accession
1975.95
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Weybridge
Town
Addison County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.95.6
Context
Likely collected near Weybridge, Vermont
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Ethnography
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.154
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Ethnography
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.139
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone celt. The pecking shows through in some places. The plano face is polished and the blade edge is battered and chipped until very blunt. The blade end is polished on both faces. The proximal end is battered and chipped.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.586
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze or hoe.
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.441
Context
Collected in Hatley, Canada
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Essex
Town
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.132
Context
Collected near Essex, Vermont
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Acquisition
Accession
1975.121
Ethnography
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.121.1
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze or hoe.
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.336
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Swanton
Town
Franklin County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.140
Context
Collected near Swanton, Vermont
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Acquisition
Accession
1975.107
Ethnography
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.107.1
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze or hoe.
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.476
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Acquisition
Accession
1975.114
Ethnography
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.114.1
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone celt. There is a rectangular paper label glued to one side with the inked inscription, "Found July 22nd. 1861."
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Ethnography
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.155
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze or hoe.
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.442
Context
Collected in Hatley, Canada
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Description
Ground stone celt. One end is ground and polished to an edge that shows some signs of use.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Related Places
,
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.199
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Acquisition
Accession
1975.95
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Weybridge
Town
Addison County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.95.4
Context
Likely collected near Weybridge, Vermont
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Lexicon
Description
Rectangular, ground stone celt. One end is chipped into a rounded shape and the other end is ground into a sharp blade. There is a chipped groove on one side.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Related Places
,
Materials
Material
Shale
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.187
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County.
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Acquisition
Accession
1975.129
Ethnography
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.129.1
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Ethnography
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.130
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.141
Context
Collected in Vermont
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Description
Groundstone celt made of mottled hornfels. The entire surface is ground with some pecking still showing through. The sharp end is polished and there is a sharp groove on one side. The other end is chipped.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Related Places
,
Materials
Material
Sandstone
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.194
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Acquisition
Accession
1975.95
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Weybridge
Town
Addison County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.95.7
Context
Likely collected near Weybridge, Vermont
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Acquisition
Accession
1975.122
Ethnography
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.122.1
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Swanton
Town
Franklin County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.133
Context
Collected near Swanton, Vermont
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze or hoe.
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Winooski
City
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.477
Context
Collected in Winooski, Vermont
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze or hoe.
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.343
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Lexicon
Description
Iron celt with a triangular blade shape. The butt end is curved into a downward hook, and it has a round shank.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Ethnography
Materials
Material
Iron
Entry/Object ID
1975.394
Context
Celts such as this were used as trade items.
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Acquisition
Accession
1975.115
Ethnography
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.115.1
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Acquisition
Accession
1975.124
Ethnography
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.124.1
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Description
Groundstone celt made of hornfels. The surface is pecked. The distal, blade end is very chipped, possibly from use. It is polished and has a groove similar to a gouge. One face is cut and abraded.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Addison County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.348
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock at Bristol Pond
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Acquisition
Accession
1975.108
Ethnography
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.108.1
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Swanton
Town
Franklin County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.145
Context
Collected near Swanton, Vermont
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Ethnography
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.156
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Ethnography
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.142
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone celt.
Acquisition
Accession
1954.283
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Sampson, Emma P. Merrill (1865-1953)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Caledonia County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1954.283.55
Context
Collected by Emma P. Sampson in Caledonia County, Vermont
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Ethnography
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.146
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Ferrisburg
Town
Addison County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.131
Context
Collected near Ferrisburg, Vermont
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone celt.
Acquisition
Accession
1958.25
Ethnography
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1958.25.19
Context
Collected in North Sheldon, Vermont
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze or hoe.
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.444
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Ethnography
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.134
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Description
Ground stone celt made of rhyolite. The entire item is ground and polished. One end curves inward, appearing to have been broken. The other end curves outward with a sharp polished edge that shows some use.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Related Places
,
Materials
Material
Sandstone
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.189
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Description
Rectangular ground stone celt made of rhyolite. There are chipping marks present over most of the surface. The distal end is ground to a blade edge. The proximal end is rounded and ground to thin it and remove chipping marks.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Related Places
,
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.200
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Acquisition
Accession
1975.109
Ethnography
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.109.1
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Ethnography
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.147
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Description
Ground stone celt made of sandy quartzite. It is completely ground. The proximal end is flat, and the distal end is polished to a sharp blade. The body is thinner along the midsection. There is a straight break diagonally across the center that has been repaired.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Addison County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.346
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock at Bristol Pond
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze or hoe.
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.445
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Lexicon
Description
Chipped stone celt.
Acquisition
Accession
1954.283
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Sampson, Emma P. Merrill (1865-1953)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Newbury
Town
Orange County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1954.283.65
Context
Collected by Emma P. Sampson in Newbury, Vermont
Chambersticks
Name/Title
Chambersticks
Lexicon
Description
Pair of carved alabaster chambersticks. The bases are carved into the shape of grapes and grape leaves, with the stem curling upward to form the handle. The candleholder base is short.
Acquisition
Accession
1976.43
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Kent's Corner
Village
Calais
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Alabaster
Entry/Object ID
1976.43.148a-b
Context
Likely owned by a member of the Kent family in Calais, Vermont.
Cheese Box
Name/Title
Cheese Box
Lexicon
Description
Small round wooden box with red paint. The sides are formed from a thin strip of wood nailed together at the seam with small nails.
Acquisition
Accession
1953.40
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Ludlow
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1953.40.17b
Context
Used in Ludlow, Vermont
Cheese Box
Name/Title
Cheese Box
Lexicon
Description
Set of 3 wooden boxes. Possibly used as cheese boxes. Large box is brown, one small box is red, paint somewhat worn off. Another smaller box is practically without paint.
Acquisition
Accession
1953.40
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Ludlow
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1953.40.17c
Cheese Box
Name/Title
Cheese Box
Lexicon
Description
Large, round wooden box. The sides are formed from a thin strip of wood, nailed together at the seam with small nails.
Acquisition
Accession
1953.40
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Ludlow
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1953.40.17a
Context
Used in Ludlow, Vermont
Cheese Box
Name/Title
Cheese Box
Lexicon
Description
Large, round cheese boxes. The boxes are made of bentwood steamed around a flat, circular base.
Acquisition
Accession
1965.20
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1965.20.1b
Cheese Press
Name/Title
Cheese Press
Lexicon
Description
Cheese press imprinted "Patent...Made...Warren Ed..P.A...D.H. Dewey", see images.
Floor-standing cheese press. The press is made out of wood and painted red. It consists of a frame with a stationary horizontal platform. An upper horizontal platform can be raised or lowers with a rolling mechanism across the top of the press.
Floor-standing cheese press. The press is made out of wood and painted red. It consists of a frame with a stationary horizontal platform. An upper horizontal platform can be raised or lowers with a rolling mechanism across the top of the press.
Acquisition
Accession
1957.34
Entry/Object ID
1957.34
Cheese Tester
Name/Title
Cheese Tester
Lexicon
Description
Cheese tester. The tool consists of a round wooden box with a large iron gear and crank handle on the top. When turned, the gear moves a wooden blade-like object within the box. The blade is 1-1/2-inch thick with attachments on each end. Each attachment has a hole to allow the butterfat to pass through. There is a hook and eye on the outside of the box securing the lid, and a hinge opposite.
Use
Used to test cheese during the aging process without cutting open the wheel.
Acquisition
Accession
1980.21
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Crowley, Alfred W., Crowley Cheese Factory
Related Places
Place
Healdville
Village
Mount Holly
Town
Rutland County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1882
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Iron
Entry/Object ID
1980.21
Context
Used by Alfred W. Crowley, owner of the Crowley Cheese Factory, of Healdville, Vermont.
Chipped Stone
Name/Title
Chipped Stone
Lexicon
Description
Small black chipped stone, possibly a projectile point or drill. It is diamond shaped with bifacial secondary chipping on all sides. The smaller half of the diamond shows wear along the edges.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Related Places
,
Materials
Material
Chert
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.12
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County.
Chipped Stone
Name/Title
Chipped Stone
Lexicon
Description
Chipped stone projectile point.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.578
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock
Chipped Stone
Name/Title
Chipped Stone
Lexicon
Description
Biface chipped stone; possibly a chipped preform of a celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Ethnography
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.158
Chisel
Interpretative Labels
Label
In 1938, the statue of Ceres on top of the gold dome of the Vermont State House was removed. The hand from that statue can be seen elsewhere in this case. 87-year-old Dwight Dwinnell, Sergeant-at-Arms of the State House, used these tools to carve a replacement for it based on Mead's original. Dwinnell's Ceres is considered today to be an important piece of folk art, and recently underwent restoration.
Name/Title
Chisel
Lexicon
Description
Chisel tip with a square top that tapers into a straight tip.
Acquisition
Accession
2017.10
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1890-1938
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.119
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Chisel
Interpretative Labels
Label
In 1938, the statue of Ceres on top of the gold dome of the Vermont State House was removed. The hand from that statue can be seen elsewhere in this case. 87-year-old Dwight Dwinnell, Sergeant-at-Arms of the State House, used these tools to carve a replacement for it based on Mead's original. Dwinnell's Ceres is considered today to be an important piece of folk art, and recently underwent restoration.
Name/Title
Chisel
Lexicon
Description
Chisel with round, flat top that shows evidence of use. The tips has a triangular shape that tapers to a straight tip. It has markings like a file.
Acquisition
Accession
2017.10
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1890-1938
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.117
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Chisel
Interpretative Labels
Label
In 1938, the statue of Ceres on top of the gold dome of the Vermont State House was removed. The hand from that statue can be seen elsewhere in this case. 87-year-old Dwight Dwinnell, Sergeant-at-Arms of the State House, used these tools to carve a replacement for it based on Mead's original. Dwinnell's Ceres is considered today to be an important piece of folk art, and recently underwent restoration.
Name/Title
Chisel
Lexicon
Description
Metal chisel with a triangular shape that tapers into a slightly curved tip. It has markings like a file.
Acquisition
Accession
2017.10
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1890-1938
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.118
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Clamp
Name/Title
Clamp
Lexicon
Description
Clamp, or cramp, appears to be steel; jaws attached to a rod with a bend at one end; jaws tighten by turning a screw, spring inside jaws tightens; no manufacturer's mark; length = 4 5/8".
Acquisition
Accession
2017.10
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Person or Organization
Made/Created
Date made
1890-1938
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.152
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Clock Reel
Name/Title
Clock Reel
Lexicon
Description
Clock reel consisting of a four-legged base, a gear, and four winding spokes. The gear is turned by a carved wooden bolt above it. The bolt is attached to the winding arms. Beneath the gear, a slender piece of wood touches the spokes, clicking against the longest.
Use
Used to wind and measuring spun yarn.
Acquisition
Accession
1955.28
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1955.28.7
Clock Weight
Name/Title
Clock Weight
Description
Cylindrical clock weight.
Acquisition
Accession
1963.49
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Goss, Joshua (1751-1826)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Brandon
Town
Rutland County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Iron
Entry/Object ID
1963.49
Context
Owned by Joshua Goss of Brandon, Vermont. Goss owned a tavern in Brandon and is said to have used this weight to mull flip, a popular alcoholic drink that was made frothy with a hot iron.
Clothes Brush
Name/Title
Clothes Brush
Lexicon
Description
Long-handled wooden clothes brush with horsehair bristles. There is a wire looped through a small hole in the end of the handle.
Acquisition
Accession
1947.6
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Barrett, John (1776-1856)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Grafton
Town
Windham County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Horsehair
Entry/Object ID
1947.6.8i
Context
Owned by John Barrett of Grafton, Vermont. Barrett served in the Vermont Senate and owned a shop in Grafton.
Clothes Hanger
Name/Title
Clothes Hanger
Lexicon
Description
Clothes hanger consisting of a central wire hook and wooden crossbar. The wooden bar is wrapped in black cotton printed with pink and red roses with green leaves. There is a green ribbon at the center.
Acquisition
Accession
2003.16
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Balham, Jean Louise Goodall (1925-2016)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1950
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal, Wood, Cotton
Entry/Object ID
2003.16.108
Context
Owned by Jean Louise Gooddall Balham of Montpelier, Vermont
Clothes Hanger
Name/Title
Clothes Hanger
Lexicon
Description
Wooden clothes hanger with wire hook. One side is printed with the inscription, "Telephone 614 Work Called for and Delivered SPECIALISTS IN DRY CLEANING Vermont Cleansing Co. Office & Plant 274 North Winooski Ave. Burlington, Vt."
Acquisition
Accession
1984.1
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Vermont Cleansing Company
Person or Organization
Made/Created
Date made
1925-1950
Manufacturer
Phoenix Products Company
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1984.1.1
Context
Produced as promotional material for Vermont Cleansing Company in Burlington, Vermont.
Clothespin
Name/Title
Clothespin
Lexicon
Description
Wooden clothespin made from a single piece of wood. The wood is split down the center, leaving 1/4 of the piece intact. The split is reenforced by a metal ring.
Acquisition
Accession
1962.24
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1962.24.2
Clothespins
Name/Title
Clothespins
Lexicon
Description
Eight peg-style clothespins. The pins are each partially split down the center with a round wooden bead at the top.
Acquisition
Accession
2020.22
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1920-circa 1930
Manufacturer
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.137a-h
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Clothespins
Name/Title
Clothespins
Lexicon
Description
Package of two rows of clothespins wrapped in plastic film. The pins are made of wood with a wire spring hinge in the middle. Within the package, the two rows of pins are oriented opposite each other. The retail packaging consists of plastic film and two cardboard inserts that wrap around the handle side of one row of pins and is clamped between the pin side of the other row, causing the label to be upright on both sides. The cardboard is labeled on the side, "National KLOS-KLIPS "the kind the hold tight" / 18 SPRING CLOTHES PINS NATIONAL CLOTHES PIN CO., MONTPELIER, VT. 05602". The ends of the cardboard are printed with a line drawing of a clothespin and the words, "KLOS-KLIPS MADE IN U.S.A."
Acquisition
Accession
1979.2
Made/Created
Date made
1976
Manufacturer
National Clothespin Company
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal, Cardboard, Plastic
Entry/Object ID
1979.2
Context
Made by the National Clothes Pin Company in Montpelier, Vermont
Clothespins
Name/Title
Clothespins
Lexicon
Description
6 wooden clothespins. Each clothespin is carved from a single piece of wood, with flared arms.
Acquisition
Accession
1954.40
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1954.40.8a-f
Coaster
Name/Title
Coaster
Lexicon
Description
Plastic and faux leather coaster. The coast has a raised ring around the edge. The center is faced with burgundy faux leather printed with the label, "Chittenden BANK / www.chittenden.com".
Acquisition
Accession
2022.1
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Chittenden Bank
Person or Organization
Materials
Material
Plastic, Artificial Leather
Entry/Object ID
2022.1.2
Context
Distributed as promotional material for Chittenden Bank.
Coathanger
Name/Title
Coathanger
Lexicon
Description
Collapsible coat hanger. When closed, the hanger is a metal rectangle, and it fits inside a small leather carrying pouch. To open, the exterior edges hinge outward, creating a hanging loop, then 2 telescoping arms extend outward at a slight downward angle.
Acquisition
Accession
1996.49
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Metal, Leather
Entry/Object ID
1996.49.10a-b
Context
Owned by a member of the Tyler, Fuller, or Heatherington families.
Coffee Mill
Name/Title
Coffee Mill
Lexicon
Description
Coffee mill consisting of a cast iron grinder on a wooden box. The grinder is a round bowl with a central pillar. A metal grinder is inside the pillar and turns with the use of a curved, horizontal handle. A vertical wooden handle that attached to the end of the handle is now missing. The grinder sits on a hollow, square wooden base with a drawer. There is a round wooden knob at the center of the drawer face.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.115
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Iron
Entry/Object ID
1960.115
Coin Die
Name/Title
Coin Die
Lexicon
Description
Coin die. The die is hinged at the plate and has two long metal handles. One side of the die mold has a small flared opening. Inside is engraved with two sides of a coin in revers. One side shows the bust of a woman surrounded by 13 6-pointed stars and the date 1823. The other shows a spread eagle with an American shield on its chest and the words, "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 50 C".
Use
Used to create counterfeit coins.
Acquisition
Accession
1961.43
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Meadows, Christian
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Copper, Iron
Entry/Object ID
1961.43
Context
Confiscated from an unknown counterfeiting operation in Caledonia County.
Colander
Name/Title
Colander
Lexicon
Description
Large tin colander. The colander consists of a round piece of tin with holes drilled through it in a decorative scallop pattern. It sits on a low base and has a handle.
Acquisition
Accession
1957.3
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Tin
Entry/Object ID
1957.3.11
Context
Proposed for deaccession due to condition and lack of Vermont use connections.
Collar Box
Name/Title
Collar Box
Lexicon
Description
Round wood and cardboard collar box. The top and bottom are wood, and the side is a rectangular piece of cardboard with the short ends attached to form a circle. The side of the box is printed in red, green, and black plaid with images of Roman statuary. Metal eyelet holes around the circumference of the box are labeled 24, 30, 36, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90. The top lifts off to reveal a blue interior with 9 wire posts inserted into the base in a circle about 1/2-inch from the outside edge. The interior side of the lid has a paper label with the logo for Washington Collars (a coiled beehive over the date 1852), trademark and patent claims, and marketing claims regarding the box rather than the collars it held. There is a round paper sticker on the base of the box that reads, "14 1/2", in white on a black ground (the size of the collars it held). The initials "B. G." are penciled onto the base.
Use
While the box was originally used as retail packaging for paper collars, it was marketed as becoming "an elegant fancy works and spool thread box for ladies' use" once the collars were depleted.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.60
Made/Created
Date made
1877
Manufacturer
Washington Manufacturing Company
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1960.60
Comb
Name/Title
Comb
Description
Blue plastic comb with white print that reads, "The Salvation Army, 73 N. Main St., Barre, Vt."
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Shirley Campbell Prushko
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Barre City
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Plastic
Entry/Object ID
2012.68.10
Context
"The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination."
In 2024, it operated from a different address in Barre -- 25 Keith Ave., Barre. Services include a food pantry, worship service, soup kitchen and fellowship/counseling services for children, men, women and seniors.
In 2024, it operated from a different address in Barre -- 25 Keith Ave., Barre. Services include a food pantry, worship service, soup kitchen and fellowship/counseling services for children, men, women and seniors.
Combination Tool
Name/Title
Combination Tool
Lexicon
Description
Cast iron kitchen multitool. The tools are arranged around the edge of circle, allowing for an easy grip. The tools/uses include a trivet (used in its entirety), meat tenderizer, pot lifter and carrier, hot pie plate lifter, stove lid lifter, candleholder, self-defense.
Acquisition
Accession
1947.11
Made/Created
Date made
1881
Manufacturer
W. H. Thayer
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Iron
Entry/Object ID
1947.11
Compass
Name/Title
Compass
Lexicon
Description
Brass surveying compass with two upright sites attached to the arms. The compass is large and under glass. The cardinal directions are marked with etched letters, with a fleur-de-lys at north. There are inter-cardinal directions marked with etchings as well. The compass is marked on its face, "Joseph M. Wightman. Boston."
Acquisition
Accession
1964.38
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Cave, Walter J. (1861-1937)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Orange
Town
Orange County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Brass
Entry/Object ID
1964.38.1c
Context
Used by Walter J. Cave of Orange, Vermont
Compass
Name/Title
Compass
Lexicon
Description
Brass surveying compass in a wooden carrying case with a leather strap. The compass is large and under glass.
Acquisition
Accession
1953.1
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Putnam, Jacob, Davis, Parley (1766-1854)
Related Places
Place
Middlesex
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1787
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Brass, Glass, Wood, Leather
Entry/Object ID
1953.1.1b-c
Context
Used by Jacob Putnam while employed by General Parley Davis in surveying town of Middlesex, Vermont
Compass
Name/Title
Compass
Lexicon
Description
Brass surveying compass with two upright sites attached to the arms. The compass is large and under glass. The cardinal directions are marked with etched leaves, with a fleur-de-lys at north. There are inter-cardinal directions marked with etchings as well. The compass is marked on it's face, "Bleuler, London".
The compass sits in a wooden case, appearing to be homemade. There are three wooden blocks inside the case that have become unglued.
The compass sits in a wooden case, appearing to be homemade. There are three wooden blocks inside the case that have become unglued.
Acquisition
Accession
1933.1
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Chamberlain, William (1755-1828)
Person or Organization
Related Places
,
Made/Created
Artist Information
Bleuler, John (1757-1829)
Artist
Date made
1790-1829
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Boxed
Materials
Material
Brass, Glass
Entry/Object ID
1933.1a-b
Context
Used by William Chamberlin while surveying Peacham, Barton, and other Vermont towns.
Compass
Name/Title
Compass
Lexicon
Description
Pocket compass set into a small wooden oval with a round metal cover. The cover is engraved with the inscription, "Reuben Nash/Benson, Vt./1786", and the top of a fleur-de-lis. The first E in Reuben is floating above the the rest of the word. It opens by folding down on simple hinges formed by two wire loops. The compass itself consists of a small metal rod attached to a brass post at the center. Beneath the rod is a printed engraving of a compass rose with Prince of Wales feathers (or a small fleur-de-lis) marking the North point. The other three directions (East, South, and West) are unmarked, but the quarters are marked with initials (NE, SE, SW, NW). A printed sticker is attached to the back that reads, "Pocket Compass used by Reuben Nash, in 1786 [illegible--covered by another sticker] Presented by his gran[illeg--covered by another sticker] Henry Howard Nash, Chicago, Illinois, To the Vermont Historical Society. 1889."
Acquisition
Accession
1889.1
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Nash, Reuben (1768-1846)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Benson
Town
Rutland County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1786
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal, Paper
Entry/Object ID
1889.1
Context
Owned by Reuben Nash, one of the earliest settlers of Benson, Vermont
Compass
Name/Title
Compass
Lexicon
Description
Rectangular wooden compass. The wooden case has a rectangular window in the face with inset glass through which a metal rod can be seen. A corresponding degree chart is etched in a semicircle on the the face of the case. One side has a brass knob handle for opening. The reverse an applied wooden bar with a hole drilled into the center for mounting the compass onto a stand.
Acquisition
Accession
1894.3
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Smith, John (1782-1863)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Brookfield
Town
Orange County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1779
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Entry/Object ID
1894.3
Context
Used by John Smith, one of the early residents of Brookfield, Vermont
Compass Case
Interpretative Labels
Label
Compass, 1783
John Gardner
Glasgow, Scotland
Brass, wood
Gift of George P. Whitelaw, 1885.1.1a-c
Genl. James Whitelaw was chosen Surveyor General of Vermont, Oct. 1787, being the second Surveyor General, was re-elected every year till 1805, a period of 18 years. In 1783 whilst deputy Surveyor under Ira Allen (the then Surveyor General) he ordered a compass to be made by John Gardner of Glasgow, Scotland, which he received in 1784. This compass with chain, magnet &c. he used during the rest of his life and whilst Surveyor General of the State. At his death in 1829 it came into the possession of his Grandson John B. Whitelaw of Ryegate, VT , then 23 years old, who had learned surveying from his Grandfather, and who followed the profession at various times during his life, lastly in Wisconsin. John B. Whitelaw died in Griggsville, Ills., Dec. 4th 1884 at residence of his sister Susan White, and the identical compass, magnet, chain &c. purchased from John Gardener, sent to Vermont in 1784 and used by General Whitelaw while Surveyor General, is now in possession of his Great Grandson, Geo. P. Whitelaw of St. Louis, Mo. About the year 1864 Thos. Goodwillie of Barnet, VT, read a paper on the life of General Whitelaw before the Historical Society of Vermont at its meeting in St. Johnsbury, in which he suggested acquiring the surveying instruments, considering they would be a valuable addition to their Historical collections. This sketch of Genl. Whitelaws life was published in the Caledonian of St. Johnsbury Nov 18, 1864, and Geo. P. Whitelaw finding a copy of same among his fathers effects, has concluded to offer to donate these Surveying instruments to the Historical Society of the State of Vermont, if they so desire. There is no doubt of the identity of these instruments. The compass having John Gardeners name on the face, and it came direct from Genl. Whitelaw to his Grandson John B. Whitelaw, and who only died in December last, and from him to his son Geo. P. Whitelaw of St. Louis Mo., who makes this offer.
[label copy ca. 1885]
Name/Title
Compass Case
Lexicon
Description
Wooden compass case with a hinged top. The interior lid of the box is lined with a circle of green felt above the compass. The top locks closed with an interior lock at the center front. There is a wooden stand shaped to the compass (now removed).
Acquisition
Accession
1885.1
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Whitelaw, James
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Ryegate
Town
Caledonia County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Artist Information
Gardner, John
Artist
Date made
1783
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1885.1.1b
Context
Used by James Whitelaw of Ryegate, Vermont's second Surveyor General
Corkscrew
Name/Title
Corkscrew
Lexicon
Description
Metal corkscrew. The corkscrew consists of an upper winged handle attached to a threaded rod set into a U-shaped metal frame.
Use
Used to open bottles that are sealed with corks.
Acquisition
Accession
1946.8
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Bartlett, Solomon (1751-1838)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Plainfield
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Time Period
18th Century
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1946.8
Context
Brought to Plainfield, Vermont, by Solomon Bartlett.
Corn Knife
Name/Title
Corn Knife
Lexicon
Description
Tool with a wooden handle that is about 17.5 inches long, with a 12-inch blade attached nearly perpendicular to the handle. The cutting edge is toward the handle.
Use
Used to cut corn in the field.
Acquisition
Accession
1977.31
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Stone, William Chester (1889-1972), Stone, Ada Hopkins Willard (1887-1974)
Related Places
Place
Springfield
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1900
Entry/Object ID
1977.31.2
Context
Used by William and Ada Stone in Springfield, Vermont.
Corn Knife
Name/Title
Corn Knife
Lexicon
Description
Corn knife consisting of a long, tapered curved blade attached perpendicularly to a long wooden handle.
Acquisition
Accession
1947.6
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1850
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1947.6.10e
Cowbell
Name/Title
Cowbell
Lexicon
Description
Metal cowbell formed from one sheet of iron, folded into shape and bracketed on the sides. There is a rectangular handle at the top and a metal clapper in the interior. The number 120 is written inside the bottom edge.
Acquisition
Accession
1976.16
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Iron
Entry/Object ID
1976.16.1
Cowbell
Name/Title
Cowbell
Lexicon
Description
Metal cowbell formed from one sheet of tin, folded into shape and bracketed on the sides. There is a rectangular handle at the top and a metal clapper in the interior.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.23
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Dewey, William Tarbox (1852-1911)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1960.23.5
Context
Worn by William Tarbox Dewey's family cow in Montpelier, Vermont.
Cowbell
Name/Title
Cowbell
Lexicon
Description
Cylindrical metal cowbell. There is a rectangular handle at the top, and a metal clapper inside the bell.
Acquisition
Accession
1977.32
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Poland, John Smith (1796-1848)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Waitsfield
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1977.32
Context
Owned by John G. Poland in Waitsfield, Vermont
Cowbell
Name/Title
Cowbell
Lexicon
Description
Large rectangular bell with a U-shaped handle at the top. The bell is formed from a flat piece of metal bent to shape and riveted together on the sides.
Acquisition
Accession
1942.14
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Bean, John
Person or Organization
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1657
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1942.14.2
Context
Brought to America by Scottish immigrant John Bean.
Cradle Scythe
Name/Title
Cradle Scythe
Lexicon
Description
Wooden cradle scythe with metal blade. The handle is made of a tree branch. The scythe blade attaches to the end of the handle. There is a post attached perpendicular to the very end of the handle below the blade to which five tines are attached. The tines are reinforced by narrow wooden rods.
Acquisition
Accession
1994.24
Relationships
Related Places
Place
South Burlington
City
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1994.24
Context
Used by the Slocum family of South Burlington, Vermont
Crampon
Name/Title
Crampon
Lexicon
Description
Metal crampon with four, 1.5 inch long spikes. There is a leather strap to lace across a boot threaded through the top of the crampon.
Acquisition
Accession
1989.13
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Cole, Archibald W. (1869-1948)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Marshfield
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal, Leather
Entry/Object ID
1989.13.9
Context
Likely used by Archibald Willard Cole of Marshfield, Vermont
Crochet Hook
Name/Title
Crochet Hook
Lexicon
Description
Roughly carved wooden crochet hook.
Acquisition
Accession
1963.50
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1963.50.6
Croze
Name/Title
Croze
Lexicon
Description
Wooden tool with an inserted blade. The tool is semicircular with round handles at each end. A semicircular fence protrudes from base and contains a hook and 2 parallel cutting blades for making the groove.
Use
Used by a cooper to form a groove in the middle of the howell cut, into which the head would be seated.
Acquisition
Accession
1975.494
Made/Created
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Steel
Entry/Object ID
1975.494.8
Crucible
Name/Title
Crucible
Lexicon
Description
Triangular fire assay crucible. The crucible is round at the base, but flare outward to three points at the top, creating spouts for pouring. There is a partial maker's mark reading "[illeg]EL & SOHN".
Use
Used to melt gold in order to determine its purity and composition.
Acquisition
Accession
2011.3
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Rooks Mining Company
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Plymouth
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1885
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Stoneware
Entry/Object ID
2011.3.1
Context
Used at the Rook Mining Company in Plymouth Five Corners, VT
Crucible
Name/Title
Crucible
Lexicon
Description
Triangular fire assay crucible. The crucible is round at the base, but flare outward to three points at the top, creating spouts for pouring. There is a partial maker's mark reading "[illeg]EL & SOHN".
Use
Used to melt gold in order to determine its purity and composition.
Acquisition
Accession
2011.3
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Rooks Mining Company
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Plymouth
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1885
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Stoneware
Entry/Object ID
2011.3.2
Context
Used at the Rook Mining Company in Plymouth Five Corners, VT
Crucible
Name/Title
Crucible
Lexicon
Description
Triangular fire assay crucible. The crucible is round at the base, but flare outward to three points at the top, creating spouts for pouring. There is a partial maker's mark reading "[illeg]EL & SOHN".
Use
Used to melt gold in order to determine its purity and composition.
Acquisition
Accession
2011.3
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Rooks Mining Company
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Plymouth
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1885
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Stoneware
Entry/Object ID
2011.3.3
Context
Used at the Rook Mining Company in Plymouth Five Corners, VT
Cup
Name/Title
Cup
Lexicon
Description
Small tin cup with no handle
Acquisition
Accession
1957.3
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Tin
Entry/Object ID
1957.3.9
Context
Proposed for deaccession due to condition and lack of Vermont use connections.
Cup
Name/Title
Cup
Lexicon
Description
Souvenir wooden cup with lid. The cup is attached to a round base in the shape of a ship's wheel. The side of the cup is printed with the words, "Lake Champlain". There is a round lid with a circular knob at the center.
Acquisition
Accession
2020.22
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1935-circa 1945
Manufacturer
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.35ab
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Curd Rake
Name/Title
Curd Rake
Lexicon
Description
Cheese curd rake with 4 angled flat "tines." The handle is 61 1/4"long and about 1 1/2"wide with rounded edges. The cross piece is incised and 3" dia. A wooden peg holds the handle in place.
Acquisition
Accession
1999.7
Relationships
Related Places
Place
St. Albans City
City
Franklin County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Oak
Entry/Object ID
1999.7
Context
Likely used near St. Albans, Vermont
Curd Squeezer
Name/Title
Curd Squeezer
Lexicon
Description
Curd squeezer consisting of two handles hinged together at one end. The ends with the hinge flare outward slightly, creating a rectangular area with horizontal grooves cut on the interior face.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.24
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1950.24.2
Curling Iron
Name/Title
Curling Iron
Lexicon
Description
Metal curling iron with double-wave. The curling iron consists of two parts attached at the center like scissors. The handles are red wood. The curling side has a waved or crimped metal plate on one side and two metal rods on the other side.
Use
After the tool was heated, it was clamped around hair to curl it into two waves.
Acquisition
Accession
1959.63
Relationships
Related Places
Place
East Calais
Village
Calais
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1959.63.23
Curling Iron
Name/Title
Curling Iron
Lexicon
Description
Wrought iron curling iron. It hinges open at the center, similar to a pair of scissors. The curling side consists of a metal tube on one side and U-shaped piece on the other side. The tips of the handles are balls.
Acquisition
Accession
1982.19
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Topsham
Town
Orange County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Iron
Entry/Object ID
1982.19.3
Context
Owned by a member of the Hall family Topsham, Vermont.
Curling Iron
Name/Title
Curling Iron
Lexicon
Description
Hair curling iron consisting of metal prongs attached with a pin hinge at the center and with white-painted turned wooden handles on one end. The other end is shaped with 1 fully round prong, and 1 half-circle prong that fits closely around the other.
Acquisition
Accession
1992.40
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Sanborn, Isaranda Frances (1890-1985)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Proctor
Town
Rutland County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal, Wood
Entry/Object ID
1992.40.2
Context
Likely used by Isaranda Frances Sanborn of Proctor, Vermont.
Curling Iron
Name/Title
Curling Iron
Lexicon
Description
Curling iron. The iron hinges in the center, similar to scissors, and has two painted wood handles.
Acquisition
Accession
1962.25
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1962.25.8
Curling Iron
Name/Title
Curling Iron
Lexicon
Description
Hair curling iron. Resembling scissors, it consists of 2 arms that are bent into handles at one end and a rounded press or mold on the other.
Acquisition
Accession
1972.9
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1870
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1972.9.1
Cutting Board
Name/Title
Cutting Board
Lexicon
Description
Small, unvarnished wooden cutting board formed from a single piece of wood. The board is largely rectangular, but the top edge sloped upward into a handle with a hole at the center for hanging. At the center top is the laser-cut logo of a tree with the words "VERMONT QUALITY WOOD PRODUCTS SINCE 1891".
Acquisition
Accession
2006.4
Relationships
Related Events
Vermont History Expo
Event
Made/Created
Date made
2005
Manufacturer
Vermont Quality Wood Products
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
2006.4.7
Context
Given away as a promotional item during the 2005 Vermont History Expo.
Cutting Board
Name/Title
Cutting Board
Lexicon
Description
Clear acrylic cutting board with a smooth top surface and pebbled back surface. The bottom right corner is printed in black with a logo consisting of a map outline of the state of Vermont and the words, "cabot VERMONT CHEDDAR". There is a hole at the opposite corner for hanging.
Acquisition
Accession
2011.57
Relationships
Related Events
Vermont History Expo
Event
Related Person or Organization
Cabot Farmers Co-op, Inc., Northfield Historical Society
Related Places
,
Made/Created
Date made
1999
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Acrylic
Entry/Object ID
2011.57
Context
Made for Cabot Heritage Festival, the precursor to the Vermont History Expo, and distributed to participants. This particular board was used by the Northfield Historical Society.
Cyclometer
Interpretative Labels
Label
Cyclometer, 1841
Oren Cummins
Montpelier, VT
Wood, metal
Gift of Albert O. Cummins, 1908.1
For as long as people have been traveling, they have wanted to know how fast they were going and how far they’ve traveled. The cyclometer (the word means “circle-measurer”) does just that. Today, cyclometers usually employ GPS to track movement, but before that technology was available, analog versions did the same job.
This cyclometer was created by Oren Cummins of Montpelier in 1841, and is entirely handmade. The concept of measuring distance was not new, but Cummins’s solution is noteworthy because it so clearly depended entirely on his own ingenuity to implement. The gears are hand-cut and hand-numbered, and the whole is a remarkable combination of applied mathematics and precision crafting.
Cummins used his cyclometer on carriage wheels. One end of the cyclometer would be attached to the hub of the wheel, and as the wheel turned, it would begin the tracking. Gears closer to the wheel measured shorter distances, and when they completed a certain number of revolutions they would trigger the next wheel to advance, and so on down the line. Ultimately, this cyclometer was capable of recording up to 40,000 miles.
Name/Title
Cyclometer
Lexicon
Description
Handmade cyclometer consisting of a wooden box with six wooden gears and two metal gears.
The box sits in an outer metal case and is divided into two compartments. The narrower compartment on one side houses two offset metal gears connected to each other. The larger compartment houses six additional gears, also offset and connected to each other, three in a row. The gears are connected by two wooden center pieces that allow them to spin.
The wooden gears are also hand-numbered with various intervals specific to each gear.
The box sits in an outer metal case and is divided into two compartments. The narrower compartment on one side houses two offset metal gears connected to each other. The larger compartment houses six additional gears, also offset and connected to each other, three in a row. The gears are connected by two wooden center pieces that allow them to spin.
The wooden gears are also hand-numbered with various intervals specific to each gear.
Use
Used to measure the distance traveled by a carriage or wagon wheel.
Acquisition
Accession
1908.1
Made/Created
Artist Information
Cummins, Oren
Artist
Date made
circa 1841
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1908.1
Context
Made by Oren Cummins of Montpelier, VT in 1841.
Dark Lantern
Name/Title
Dark Lantern
Lexicon
Description
Collapsible dark lantern with a mica window on only side. It has gold stencil decoration, and holder for candle in one corner. There are holes drilled into the center top oriented in the shape of a daisy.
Use
Used to shine light in only one direction, similar to a modern flashlight
Acquisition
Accession
1934.4
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1860
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Dimensions (open)
Materials
Material
Mica
Entry/Object ID
1934.4
Context
Owned by a member of the Morse family of Montpelier, Vermont
Dental Tools
Name/Title
Dental Tools
Lexicon
Description
Metal dental tools, included tweezers, pliers, a pick, and tooth extractor.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.179
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1960.179.1a-f
Context
Collected by Harold G. Rugg.
Developing Tools
Name/Title
Developing Tools
Lexicon
Description
a-c: Silver-toned metal clips. The mouth of the clip is wide for holding paper. The mouth is opened by squeezing together the handles, which are otherwise held apart with a spring. Each clip bears the engraved inscription, "MONTAUG".
d-z: Oval-shaped chain links consisting of two halves that connect in the center, allow the link to either lie flat or bend at a 90 degree angle.
aa: Silver-toned metal hook with threaded screw on one end.
bb: Silver-toned metal strip bent into a sort of U shape. There is a square-shaped hole at the center of the strip.
d-z: Oval-shaped chain links consisting of two halves that connect in the center, allow the link to either lie flat or bend at a 90 degree angle.
aa: Silver-toned metal hook with threaded screw on one end.
bb: Silver-toned metal strip bent into a sort of U shape. There is a square-shaped hole at the center of the strip.
Use
Used to hold photographs as they were developing
Acquisition
Accession
2020.4
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Bosworth, George Ranney (1868-1915)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Berlin
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1890-1915
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
2020.4.26a-bb
Context
Used by George Ranney Bosworth in Berlin, Vermont
Dinner Pail
Name/Title
Dinner Pail
Lexicon
Description
Tin dinner pail consisting of three parts: lower reservoir, upper reservoir, and lid. The upper portion and lid slide into the pieces below them with a narrow band that is slightly inset to fit inside the opening edge of the lower piece. There is a wire handle attached to two brackets on either side of the lower reservoir just below its rim.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.104
Relationships
Related Places
Place
East Calais
Village
Calais
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Tin
Entry/Object ID
1960.104.8
Dipper
Name/Title
Dipper
Lexicon
Description
Wooden dipper, consisting of a bentwood cheese box with a handle nailed to it.
Acquisition
Accession
1954.40
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1954.40.7
Dipper
Name/Title
Dipper
Lexicon
Description
Dipper or ladle formed from a dried gourd. There is a circle cut out of the round part of the gourd, revealing the hollowed-out center. There are two holes drilled at the far end of the stem with a short length of jute rope threaded through.
Acquisition
Accession
1954.27
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Barre City
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1954.27.27
Context
Owned by a member of the Goldsbury family in Barre, Vermont
Dipper
Name/Title
Dipper
Lexicon
Description
Long-handled tin dipping cup. The end of the handle has a wire loop for hanging.
Acquisition
Accession
1986.25
Made/Created
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Tin
Entry/Object ID
1986.25.3
Context
Used in East Calais, Vermont
Dipper
Name/Title
Dipper
Lexicon
Description
Tin dipper with long handle. The dipper is formed from sheets of flat tin, and the handle is rolled into a hollow tube.
Acquisition
Accession
1976.43
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Tin
Entry/Object ID
1976.43.231
Dipper
Name/Title
Dipper
Lexicon
Description
Metal dipper consisting of a round metal pot-like basin attached to a slightly flaring hollow handle.
Acquisition
Accession
1959.37
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1959.37.51
Dishpan
Name/Title
Dishpan
Lexicon
Description
Small, rectangular metal pan with an iron rack built into the bottom interior. There are two wire handles. A metal label on the front reads, "Ramsay-Vance S[illeg] Company / [illeg] WIS."
Acquisition
Accession
1960.25
Made/Created
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1960.25.2
Dividers
Name/Title
Dividers
Description
Small, handmade metal dividers consisting of two arms on a central hinge.
Acquisition
Accession
1943.1
Made/Created
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1943.1.3
Context
Made in Starksboro, Vermont
Document Box
Name/Title
Document Box
Lexicon
Description
Rectangular wooden box with a hinged lid. There is an inset lock at the center front. The top hinges open on brass hinges at the back.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.63
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1960.63.3
Document Case
Name/Title
Document Case
Lexicon
Description
Small, cylindrical turned wood document case.
Acquisition
Accession
2020.22
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.98ab
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Document Case
Name/Title
Document Case
Lexicon
Description
Turned wooden tube with lid.
Acquisition
Accession
2020.22
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.101ab
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Document Trunk
Name/Title
Document Trunk
Lexicon
Description
Small wooden trunk covered with leather. The edges of each side are decorated with brass tacks over strips of red leather. The top has a central brass carrying ring encircled by an oval of brass tacks over a strip of red leather. The front opening edge has a border of red leather cut wider than the edge of the lid, with a scalloped pinked edge. There is an iron lock at the center front with a hanging clasp that is inserted beneath the red leather edge decoration.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.53
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1960.53.1
Door Handle
Name/Title
Door Handle
Lexicon
Description
Iron door latch and handle on a rectangular mount.
Acquisition
Accession
1947.6
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Barrett, John (1776-1856)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Grafton
Town
Windham County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Iron
Entry/Object ID
1947.6.8j
Context
Owned by John Barrett of Grafton, Vermont. Barrett served in the Vermont Senate and owned a shop in Grafton.
Doughnut Hook
Name/Title
Doughnut Hook
Lexicon
Description
Wooden doughnut hook. The hook consists of a long straight section with a darker, curved section at one end, steamed into a very slight hook shape. The hook originally came with an attached card explaining how it was a made and a recipe for doughnuts.
Acquisition
Accession
2004.47
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Cate, David
Person or Organization
Made/Created
Artist Information
Lamberton, John Frederick (1912-1987)
Artist
Date made
1975-1985
Manufacturer
John's Tinker Shop
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
2004.47
Context
Made by John's Tinker Shop in Marshfield, Vermont. Used by David and Jean Cate.
Drawknife
Name/Title
Drawknife
Lexicon
Description
Double-handled drawshave consisting of a blade with two turned wooden handles attached on either side and oriented perpendicular to the blade.
Acquisition
Accession
1995.31
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Gassette, Joseph A. (1861-1930)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Burlington
City
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1897-1920
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1995.31.7
Context
Used by Joseph A. Gassette of Burlington, Vermont
Drawknife
Name/Title
Drawknife
Lexicon
Description
Tool consisting of a sharp, slightly curved blade with two round wooden handles on either end, set perpendicular to the blade. The blade is stamped with the mark, "S. Bardwell / Cast Steel / Wells, Vt."
Use
Used to shave and smooth wood.
Acquisition
Accession
1975.494
Made/Created
Manufacturer
S. Bardwell
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Steel, Wood
Entry/Object ID
1975.494.16
Context
Made by S. Bardwell in Wells, Vermont
Drawknife
Name/Title
Drawknife
Lexicon
Description
Drawshave consisting of two turned handles connected by a black-lacquered piece of wood with an inset blade.
Acquisition
Accession
2008.10
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Brewer, Alson Milo (1842-1908)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Tunbridge
Town
Orange County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1849-1874
Manufacturer
D. R. Barton
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Steel, Brass
Entry/Object ID
2008.10.1
Context
Used by Alson Milo Brewer in Tunbridge, Vermont, or Fayette, Indiana
Drill
Name/Title
Drill
Lexicon
Description
Chipped stone drill.
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.297
Drill
Name/Title
Drill
Lexicon
Description
Chipped stone drill.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Related Places
,
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.659
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County
Drill
Name/Title
Drill
Lexicon
Description
Chipped stone drill made of quartzite. The base curves outward. The drill is symmetrical with straight blade edges.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Materials
Material
Chert
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.233
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock
Drill
Name/Title
Drill
Lexicon
Description
Chipped stone drill.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Addison County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.524
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock
Drill
Name/Title
Drill
Lexicon
Description
Chipped stone drill.
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.234
Drill
Name/Title
Drill
Lexicon
Description
Chipped stone drill.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Addison County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.525
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock
Drill
Name/Title
Drill
Lexicon
Description
Chipped stone drill made of quartzite. The base extends outward in both directions. The drill is symmetrical with straight blade edges.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Related Places
,
Materials
Material
Chert
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.239
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County of Addison County
Drill
Name/Title
Drill
Lexicon
Description
Chipped stone drill made of black chert. The base is wide, and the drill is symmetrical with straight blade edges.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Materials
Material
Chert
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.234
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock
Drill
Name/Title
Drill
Lexicon
Description
Chipped stone drill. It has a thin rounded face with a pointed drill tip. The drill tip is not centered, but rather even with one side of the base.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Related Places
,
Materials
Material
Chert
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.245
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County
Drill
Name/Title
Drill
Lexicon
Description
Chipped stone drill.
Acquisition
Accession
1954.283
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Sampson, Emma P. Merrill (1865-1953)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Newbury
Town
Orange County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1954.283.8
Context
Collected by Emma P. Sampson in Newbury, Vermont
Drill
Name/Title
Drill
Lexicon
Description
Chipped stone drill.
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.301
Drill
Name/Title
Drill
Lexicon
Description
Chipped stone drill. It has a thin rounded face with a pointed drill tip. The drill tip is not centered, but rather even with one side of the base.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Related Places
,
Materials
Material
Chert
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.229
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County
Drill
Name/Title
Drill
Description
Chipped stone drill. The base is round and the blade is even with one side.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Related Places
,
Materials
Material
Quartzite
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.311
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock near the Lemon Fair River
Drill
Name/Title
Drill
Lexicon
Description
Chipped stone drill.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Addison County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.421
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock at Bristol Pond
Drill
Name/Title
Drill
Lexicon
Description
Chipped stone drill made of black chert. The base is wide, and the drill is symmetrical with straight blade edges.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Related Places
,
Materials
Material
Chert
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.240
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County
Drill
Name/Title
Drill
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone drill.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.691
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock
Drill
Name/Title
Drill
Lexicon
Description
Chipped stone drill. The base is broken off, giving the drill a long narrow shape.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Related Places
,
Materials
Material
Chert
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.246
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County
Drill
Name/Title
Drill
Lexicon
Description
Chipped stone drill.
Acquisition
Accession
1954.283
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Sampson, Emma P. Merrill (1865-1953)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Newbury
Town
Orange County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1954.283.7
Context
Collected by Emma P. Sampson in Newbury, Vermont
Drill
Name/Title
Drill
Lexicon
Description
Chipped stone drill made of black chert. The base is wide, and the drill is symmetrical with straight blade edges.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Related Places
,
Materials
Material
Chert
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.241
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County
Drill
Name/Title
Drill
Lexicon
Description
Chipped stone drill made of quartzite. The base is curved, and the point is somewhat symmetrical.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Related Places
,
Materials
Material
Chert
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.243
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County
Drill
Name/Title
Drill
Lexicon
Description
White quartz drill. It comes to a point on one side, and the base is thicker than the point.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Materials
Material
Chert
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.216
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock
Drill
Name/Title
Drill
Lexicon
Description
Chipped stone drill.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Related Places
,
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.656
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County
Drill
Name/Title
Drill
Lexicon
Description
Chipped stone drill.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Related Places
,
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.657
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County
Drill
Name/Title
Drill
Lexicon
Description
Chipped stone drill.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Related Places
,
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.616
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County
Drill
Name/Title
Drill
Lexicon
Description
Chipped stone drill made of black chert. The base is wide, and the drill is symmetrical with straight blade edges.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Related Places
,
Materials
Material
Chert
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.244
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County
Drill
Name/Title
Drill
Lexicon
Description
Chipped stone drill.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Related Places
,
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.658
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County
Drill
Name/Title
Drill
Lexicon
Description
Chipped stone drill made of quartzite. The base is wide, and the drill is symmetrical with straight blade edges.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Related Places
,
Materials
Material
Chert
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.242
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County
Drill Bit
Interpretative Labels
Label
In 1938, the statue of Ceres on top of the gold dome of the Vermont State House was removed. The hand from that statue can be seen elsewhere in this case. 87-year-old Dwight Dwinnell, Sergeant-at-Arms of the State House, used these tools to carve a replacement for it based on Mead's original. Dwinnell's Ceres is considered today to be an important piece of folk art, and recently underwent restoration.
Name/Title
Drill Bit
Lexicon
Description
Metal drill bit with a flat tip, 3 edges, and a square connector. The shaft reads "5/0" with a "c" inside a diamond.
Acquisition
Accession
2017.10
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1890-1938
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.112
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Drill Bit
Interpretative Labels
Label
In 1938, the statue of Ceres on top of the gold dome of the Vermont State House was removed. The hand from that statue can be seen elsewhere in this case. 87-year-old Dwight Dwinnell, Sergeant-at-Arms of the State House, used these tools to carve a replacement for it based on Mead's original. Dwinnell's Ceres is considered today to be an important piece of folk art, and recently underwent restoration.
Name/Title
Drill Bit
Lexicon
Description
Metal drill bit that is round with 6 edges and flat top. There is a hole in the top of the bit. The shaft is round and smooth, and the connector is square. The manufacturer's mark reads, "R & T Co. - 5/16 - Made in USA".
Acquisition
Accession
2017.10
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1890-1938
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.108
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Drill Bit
Interpretative Labels
Label
In 1938, the statue of Ceres on top of the gold dome of the Vermont State House was removed. The hand from that statue can be seen elsewhere in this case. 87-year-old Dwight Dwinnell, Sergeant-at-Arms of the State House, used these tools to carve a replacement for it based on Mead's original. Dwinnell's Ceres is considered today to be an important piece of folk art, and recently underwent restoration.
Name/Title
Drill Bit
Lexicon
Description
Metal drill bit that is round with 5 edges and a flat top with a hole in the top of the bit. The shaft is round and smooth and the connector is square. The manufacturer's mark (hand cut) reads, "M.J. Daniels Tool Col. - 3/16 - HS" on shaft.
Acquisition
Accession
2017.10
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1890-1938
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.109
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the original Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Drill Bit
Interpretative Labels
Label
In 1938, the statue of Ceres on top of the gold dome of the Vermont State House was removed. The hand from that statue can be seen elsewhere in this case. 87-year-old Dwight Dwinnell, Sergeant-at-Arms of the State House, used these tools to carve a replacement for it based on Mead's original. Dwinnell's Ceres is considered today to be an important piece of folk art, and recently underwent restoration.
Name/Title
Drill Bit
Lexicon
Description
Metal drill bit with a pointed tip and square connector. The shaft bears the mark, "HS/No. 2" with a "c" inside a diamond.
Acquisition
Accession
2017.10
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1890-1938
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.110
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Drill Bit
Interpretative Labels
Label
In 1938, the statue of Ceres on top of the gold dome of the Vermont State House was removed. The hand from that statue can be seen elsewhere in this case. 87-year-old Dwight Dwinnell, Sergeant-at-Arms of the State House, used these tools to carve a replacement for it based on Mead's original. Dwinnell's Ceres is considered today to be an important piece of folk art, and recently underwent restoration.
Name/Title
Drill Bit
Lexicon
Description
Metal drill bit with a point tip and square connector. The shaft reads, "HS/ 4/0" with a "c" inside a diamond.
Acquisition
Accession
2017.10
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1890-1938
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.111
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Driving Reigns
Name/Title
Driving Reigns
Description
Driving reigns consisting of two thick leather straps. At one end the straps double back on themselves, creating a loop. On the other end is a metal buckle.
Acquisition
Accession
1953.16
Materials
Material
Leather
Entry/Object ID
1953.16ab
Context
Proposed for deaccession due to lack of Vermont use connections.
Dutch Oven
Interpretative Labels
Label
Pot, circa 1780
Iron
Gift of Betty Jackson Anderson
The Abijah Wheelock family was the first to settle permanently in Calais. On April 13, 1789, Abijah started on the seven-mile trip from Montpelier to Calais with his wife, Lois, and their six-month old baby. He pulled them and their family belongings on a hand sled over three feet of melting spring snow. The family story says that when they finally arrived in Calais at the end of that day, they cooked their first meal in this iron pot.
Name/Title
Dutch Oven
Lexicon
Description
Cast iron pot or kettle. The bulbous pot sits on three feet and has a round, circular body. It flares outward at the top. There is a handle consisting of a thick cast iron rod bent into a semi-circle and attached to ears on either side of the pot.
Acquisition
Accession
1988.6
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Wheelock, Abijah
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Calais
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1780
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Iron
Entry/Object ID
1988.6.2
Context
Owned by Abijah Wheelock, the first permanent settler of Calais, Vermont. According to family history, he used this pot to cook their first meal after traveling to Calais from Montpelier.
Web Links and URLs
Ear Punch
Name/Title
Ear Punch
Lexicon
Description
A metal instrument with black handles and rectangular plier ends with a track on one side into which several metal blocks with needles can be attached. The needles form numbers. The needles are pressed against what seems to be a rubber covering. The top is marked, "C.H. Dana Co. Inc. Hyde Park, Vermont".
Use
Used to tattoo the ears of livestock for identification purposes
Acquisition
Accession
2020.30
Made/Created
Manufacturer
C. H. Dana Company, Incorporated
Entry/Object ID
2020.30.1a-x
Context
Made by C.H. Dana Company, Inc., of Hyde Park, Vermont.
Eel Spear
Name/Title
Eel Spear
Lexicon
Description
Metal eel spear consisting of a short handle and 7 barbed tines. There are three U-shaped rods inserted through the central shaft to create the tines. Each has two backward-facing barbs. The handle is hollow for securing over a wooden handle.
Use
Used to spear eel through ice during the winter.
Acquisition
Accession
1958.7
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Westminster
Town
Windham County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1958.7
Context
Found on the bank of the Connecticut River in Westminster, Vermont, following the 1936 flood.
Egg Carton
Name/Title
Egg Carton
Lexicon
Description
Grey cardboard egg carton printed in green and brown with branding and nutritional information. The bottom of the carton is molded with 12 egg-shaped divots, and the top of the carton has 6 oval holes along the center, allowing for a few of any eggs contained within. It opens via a narrow strip hinge across the back, and secures closed with 2 tabs protruding from the base at the front. The top is printed with the company name, "Shadow Cross Farm", the phrase, "GOOD EGGS TO DEAL WITH", and informational copy. The front is printed with contents, governmental certifications, and the company's contact information. The back is printed with a table of nutritional information and a bar code.
Acquisition
Accession
2023.13
Made/Created
Date made
2023
Manufacturer
Shadow Cross Farm
Materials
Material
Cardboard
Entry/Object ID
2023.13.3
Context
Distributed by Shadow Cross Farm of Colchester, Vermont
Eggbeater
Name/Title
Eggbeater
Lexicon
Description
A double-beater hand mixer or egg beater. It is made of stainless steel with a wooden handle that is painted red.
Acquisition
Accession
1986.28
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Edlund Company
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Steel, Wood
Entry/Object ID
1986.28.2
Context
Made by The Edlund Company of Burlington, Vermont
Eggbeater
Name/Title
Eggbeater
Lexicon
Description
Metal eggbeater with wooden grip and turning handle. The eggbeater has two whisks or beaters that turn with a cranked central wheel. The beaters have a round shaped with 4 curved steel blades attached to a single post in the center. The drive wheel has a series of openings pierced around the edge. One side of the wheel is stamped with the label, "EDLUND COMPANY / BURLINGTON, VT. / PATENT NO. 1789224 - OTHER PAT. PENDING / MADE IN THE U.S.A."
Acquisition
Accession
1994.16
Made/Created
Date made
1929-1931
Manufacturer
Edlund Company
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Steel, Wood
Entry/Object ID
1994.16
Context
Made by the Edlund Company in Burlington, Vermont. Given as a wedding shower gift to Marie F. Forehan by her mother in 1949.
Electric Lamp
Name/Title
Electric Lamp
Lexicon
Description
Turned wooden electric lamp with metallic blue lacquer. The shaft consists of two round wooden pieces carved to spiral around a central metal post. A small plaque on the base reads, "BUILT BY LUCIEN BOLDUC 1957 SPAULDING HIGH SCHOOL".
Acquisition
Accession
2011.51
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Spaulding High School
Person or Organization
Made/Created
Artist Information
Bolduc, Lucien
Artist
Date made
1957
Manufacturer
Bolduc, Lucien
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal
Entry/Object ID
2011.51
Context
Made by Lucien Bolduc at Spaulding High School in Barre, Vermont
Electric Lamp
Name/Title
Electric Lamp
Lexicon
Description
This electrified lamp is made of white glass and features a tiny floral multi-colored design. The glass portions are connected by ormolu mounts. The lamp has a square metal base. The reservoir where the oil was put is securely held into the glass by the electrical cords. The lamp can be turned on and off using a pull chain.
Acquisition
Accession
1995.49
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Cummings, Wendell P.
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1995.49.1a-b
Context
Owned by Wendell Cummings of Montpelier, Vermont.
Electric Motor
Name/Title
Electric Motor
Lexicon
Description
Magnet wound with cord. It has a pivoting shaft through the center that is crossed at right angles by an arm, which nearly touches the sides of the magnet.
Acquisition
Accession
1899.1
Made/Created
Artist Information
Chase, Wareham A. (1817-1911)
Artist
Date made
1841
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Iron
Entry/Object ID
1899.1
Context
Invented in Montpelier, Vermont by Wareham A. Chase in 1841. Chase was a jeweler in Montpelier and displayed this perpetual motion engine in his window.
Elevator Switch
Name/Title
Elevator Switch
Lexicon
Description
Round elevator switch with the inscription, "OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANY / PATENTED / DATES ON MACHINE". A cut electrical cord extends from on side, and a round wooden handle from the other.
Acquisition
Accession
1974.8
Relationships
Related Places
,
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Otis Elevator Co.
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1974.8.1
Context
Installed in the Pavilion Hotel in Montpelier, Vermont
Ember Carrier
Name/Title
Ember Carrier
Lexicon
Description
Small soapstone box. The box is carved from a single piece of soapstone and has no lid.
Use
Used to carry hot coals to an unlit fire in order to get it lit. According to family history, if their fire went out, they would look to the neighbors' chimneys to see whose fire was lit in order to get embers, using this box to carry them back.
Acquisition
Accession
1963.35
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merriam, Isaac
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Hyde Park
Town
Lamoille County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1848
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Soapstone
Entry/Object ID
1963.35
Context
Used by the family of Isaac Merriam in Hyde Park, Vermont
Embossing Press
Name/Title
Embossing Press
Lexicon
Description
Iron embossing stamp. The stamp consists of an ear-shaped metal arm spanning between a square base pedestal and a round stamp head. The top press button is stamped into a decorative floral pattern.
Use
Used to stamp the dates into railroad tickets.
Acquisition
Accession
1972.61
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodstock Railway
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Woodstock
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Time Period
19th Century
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Iron
Entry/Object ID
1972.61.2
Context
Used on the Woodstock Railway
Emery Wheel
Name/Title
Emery Wheel
Lexicon
Description
Round emery wheel with a hole in the center.
Use
Used to sharped tools, blades, or cutlery
Acquisition
Accession
1939.1
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merrill, Edgar
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Boston
City
Massachusetts
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Artist Information
Willard, Artemus
Artist
Date made
circa 1868
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Entry/Object ID
1939.1
Context
Made in the factory of Edgar Merrill in West Charleston, Vermont. Said to have been invented by Artemus Willard, but the patent paperwork was conned away from Merrill in Boston.
File
Name/Title
File
Lexicon
Description
Hand metal file, flat with wood & metal handle, red tang and heel. Handle has the name "Troy Best" imprinted. File has "Simonds Mill Smooth, USA" on heel.
Acquisition
Accession
2017.10
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Vermont State House
Building
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1890-1938
Manufacturer
Simonds Mill
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Metal, Wood
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.128
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
File
Name/Title
File
Lexicon
Description
Round metal file with wood handle & silver-tone metal cap into which tang is inserted. It has a slightly tapeered point. Made by Nicholson, U.S.A. Tow deep parallel scratches with a sross scratch between them on handle.
Acquisition
Accession
2017.10
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Vermont State House
Building
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1890-1938
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.129
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
File
Name/Title
File
Lexicon
Description
Round metal file with wood handle, metal cap into which tang is inserteg; tapered point; handle is tapered in center for a better grip; no manufacturing mark
Acquisition
Accession
2017.10
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Vermont State House
Building
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1890-1938
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal, Wood
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.130
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
File
Name/Title
File
Lexicon
Description
Round metal file, no handle, slightly tapered point; above tang is imprinted "BAST".
Acquisition
Accession
2017.10
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Vermont State House
Building
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1890-1938
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.131
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
File
Name/Title
File
Lexicon
Description
Round metal file, no handle. Manufacturing mark on tang, but not fully legible. Starts with an "S..." and made in U.S.A.
Acquisition
Accession
2017.10
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Vermont State House
Building
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1890-1938
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.132
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
File
Name/Title
File
Lexicon
Description
Pillar metal file with no handle; slightly tapered point; tang shows marking of initials "J. B. S."
Acquisition
Accession
2017.10
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Vermont State House
Building
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1890-1938
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.133
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
File
Name/Title
File
Lexicon
Description
Triangular metal file, no handle, tapered point. No manufacturer's marks.
Acquisition
Accession
2017.10
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Vermont State House
Building
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1890-1938
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.134
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
File
Name/Title
File
Lexicon
Description
Triangular metal file, no handle, point not tapered; overall length = 10 ¼"; no manufacturer's marks.
Acquisition
Accession
2017.10
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Vermont State House
Building
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1890-1938
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.135
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
File
Name/Title
File
Lexicon
Description
Triangular metal file, no handle, point slightly tapered; overall length = 7 13/16"; no manufacturer's mark.
Acquisition
Accession
2017.10
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Vermont State House
Building
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1890-1938
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.136
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
File
Name/Title
File
Lexicon
Description
Triangular metal file, no handle; overall length = 7 5/8" ; three manufacturer's marks on heel, above tang: Nicholson - Made in U.S.A. - Warranted.
Acquisition
Accession
2017.10
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Person or Organization
Made/Created
Date made
1890-1938
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.137
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
File
Name/Title
File
Lexicon
Description
Triangular metal file, no handle, slightly tapered point; overall length = 7 3/8"; no manufacturer's mark.
Acquisition
Accession
2017.10
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Person or Organization
Made/Created
Date made
1890-1938
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.138
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
File
Name/Title
File
Lexicon
Description
Triangular metal file, no handle, point not tapered; overall length = 6 7/8"; mark on tang: "ARCAD."
Acquisition
Accession
2017.10
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Person or Organization
Made/Created
Date made
1890-1938
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.139
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
File
Name/Title
File
Lexicon
Description
Triangular metal file, no handle, slightly tapered point; overall length = 7"; manufacturer's mark on tang: Nicholson - Made in U.S.A. - Warranted.
Acquisition
Accession
2017.10
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Person or Organization
Made/Created
Date made
1890-1938
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.140
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
File
Name/Title
File
Lexicon
Description
Triangular file, no handle, slightly tapered point; overall length = 6 5/8"; no manufacturer's mark.
Acquisition
Accession
2017.10
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Person or Organization
Made/Created
Date made
1890-1938
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.141
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
File
Name/Title
File
Description
Triangular file, no handle, slightly tapered point; overall length = 6 9/16"; no manufacturer's mark.
Acquisition
Accession
2017.10
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Person or Organization
Made/Created
Date made
1890-1938
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.142
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
File
Name/Title
File
Lexicon
Description
Triangular file, no handle, point not tapered; overall length = 6 5/16"; no manufacturer's mark.
Acquisition
Accession
2017.10
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Person or Organization
Made/Created
Date made
1890-1938
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.143
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
File
Name/Title
File
Lexicon
Description
Triangular file, no handle, tapered point; overall length = 5 7/8"; three stars stamped into tang, with "OAS-USA" also imprinted on another side of the tang; no heel on this file and tang is only slight tapered with a bend at the end.
Acquisition
Accession
2017.10
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Person or Organization
Made/Created
Date made
1890-1938
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.144
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
File
Name/Title
File
Lexicon
Description
Metal hand file, no handle, slightly tapered, squared off end; overall length = 10 ¼"; has a definite heel; manufacturer's mark on file heel shows an anvil with letters, possibly "PT" or "RT" and below that "CO."
Acquisition
Accession
2017.10
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Person or Organization
Made/Created
Date made
1890-1938
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.145
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
File
Name/Title
File
Lexicon
Description
Metal hand file, no handle, point not tapered but squared off; overall length = 8 7/16"; manufacturer's mark shows a zero above the name Nicholson, on heel.
Acquisition
Accession
2017.10
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Person or Organization
Made/Created
Date made
1890-1938
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.146
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
File
Name/Title
File
Lexicon
Description
Metal hand file, no handle, squared point; overall length = 8 ½"; manufacturer's mark on heel shows a "1" and Nicholson.
Acquisition
Accession
2017.10
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Person or Organization
Made/Created
Date made
1890-1938
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.147
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
File
Name/Title
File
Lexicon
Description
Metal hand file, no handle, squared point; overall length = 8 5/16"; manufacturer's mark on heel shows a "1" and Nicholson.
Acquisition
Accession
2017.10
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Person or Organization
Made/Created
Date made
1890-1938
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.148
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
File
Name/Title
File
Lexicon
Description
Metal hand file, no handle, slightly tapered point; overall length = 5 5/8"; no manufacturer's mark.
Acquisition
Accession
2017.10
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Person or Organization
Made/Created
Date made
1890-1938
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.149
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
File
Name/Title
File
Lexicon
Description
Metal hand file, no handle, point not tapered, squared off; overall length = 6"; manufacturer's mark on heel showing a zero and Nicholson.
Acquisition
Accession
2017.10
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Person or Organization
Made/Created
Date made
1890-1938
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.150
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
File
Name/Title
File
Lexicon
Description
Metal hand file, no handle, broken untampered tang, or possible part of the file itself as it has ridges; square end damaged; length = 7 1/8"; no manufacturer's mark.
Acquisition
Accession
2017.10
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Person or Organization
Made/Created
Date made
1890-1938
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.155
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Finial
Name/Title
Finial
Lexicon
Description
Metal finial. The finial has a bottom attachment consisting of a threaded bolt hole. It flares outward to create a diamond shape with two curved spikes on the side points and a straight point at the top center.
Acquisition
Accession
1947.6
Made/Created
Date made
1852
Materials
Material
Iron
Entry/Object ID
1947.6.10i
Fire Bucket
Name/Title
Fire Bucket
Lexicon
Description
Leather fire bucket with leather handle. The handle connects to the bucket with heavy-gauge wire rings. The bucket is painted green with a black stenciled label, now illegible.
Acquisition
Accession
1954.36
Materials
Material
Leather
Entry/Object ID
1954.36.19
Fireplace Shovel
Name/Title
Fireplace Shovel
Lexicon
Description
Metal fireplace shovel with a flat blade. There is a lacriform hole in the center of the blade.
Acquisition
Accession
1965.11
Relationships
Related Places
,
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Iron
Entry/Object ID
1965.11
Context
Found along the old road between West Dover, Vermont, and West Wardsboro, Vermont
Fireplace Tongs
Name/Title
Fireplace Tongs
Lexicon
Description
Large iron tongs with circular ends. The connecting end flares outward in a U shape before meeting in a single post that culminates in a round finial.
Use
Used to pick up burning embers from within a fire.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.15
Relationships
Related Events
American Revolutionary War
Event
Related Places
Place
Hubbardton
Town
Rutland County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1806
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Iron
Entry/Object ID
1964.15.3a
Context
Found in West Hubbardton, Vermont. Believed to have been used by a British encampment there during the Revolutionary War.
Fireplace Tongs
Name/Title
Fireplace Tongs
Lexicon
Description
Large iron tongs with circular ends. The connecting end flares outward in a U shape before meeting in a single post that culminates in a round finial.
Acquisition
Accession
1953.40
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Day, Enoch, Jr. (1803-1881)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Ludlow
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Iron
Entry/Object ID
1953.40.4
Context
Owned by Enoch Day, Jr., of Ludlow, Vermont
Fireplace Tongs
Name/Title
Fireplace Tongs
Lexicon
Description
Large iron tongs with circular ends. The connecting end flares outward in a U shape before meeting in a single post that culminates in a round finial.
Use
Used to pick up burning embers from within a fire.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.15
Relationships
Related Events
American Revolutionary War, Battle of Hubbardton
Related Person or Organization
St. John, Reuben (1806-1882)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Hubbardton
Town
Rutland County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Iron
Entry/Object ID
1964.15.3b
Context
Found in West Hubbardton, Vermont. Believed to have been used by a British encampment there during the Revolutionary War.
Firkin
Name/Title
Firkin
Lexicon
Description
White-painted wooden firkin. The firkin is made of narrow wooden board held together with metal straps. There is a U-shaped metal handle.
Acquisition
Accession
1954.17
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal, Paint
Entry/Object ID
1954.17.6
Firmer Chisel
Name/Title
Firmer Chisel
Lexicon
Description
Steel firmer chisel consisting of a large rectangular blade sharpened to a cutting edge on one end. The other end is formed into a rounded handle with a round, nail-like striking edge. It is stamped with the mark, "C. S. CARDWELL / EXTRA / CAST STEEL / PAWLET VT".
Acquisition
Accession
1998.36
Made/Created
Artist Information
Bardwell, Consider Stebbins (1807-1885)
Artist
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Steel
Entry/Object ID
1998.36.3
Context
Made by Consider Stebbins Bardwell in West Pawlet, Vermont
Fish Spear
Name/Title
Fish Spear
Lexicon
Description
Wooden fishing spear consisting of a long turned wooden handle culminating in two side wings and central carved spike. The wings are held onto the handle with jute twine, and the spike is inserted into the center of the handle.
Reproduction.
Reproduction.
Acquisition
Accession
2017.3
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Johnson State College
Person or Organization
Made/Created
Date made
2007
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
2017.3.20
Context
Made by students at Johnson State College for the Lake Champlain Quadricentennial Celebration in 2007.
Flail
Name/Title
Flail
Lexicon
Description
Wooden flail consisting of two round wooden dowel that taper slightly toward one end. The wider ends are connected with a buckled leather strap.
Acquisition
Accession
1997.41
Relationships
Related Places
,
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Leather
Entry/Object ID
1997.41.2
Context
Used by a member of the Taplin family of Corinth, Vermont or a member of the Cunningham family of Bradford, Vermont.
Flashbulb
Name/Title
Flashbulb
Lexicon
Description
Ripped yellow and white box of #5 flashbulbs manufactured by General Electric Co. The package contains only two flashbulbs although it was made to contain four bulbs to be used in a camera flash attachment.
Acquisition
Accession
1999.58
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Vermont Petroleum Association
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Manufacturer
General Electric Company
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cardboard, Metal, Glass
Entry/Object ID
1999.58.4
Context
Owned by the Vermont Petroleum Association.
Flashbulb
Name/Title
Flashbulb
Lexicon
Description
Yellow, blue and white package of four PowerMite M2 flashbulbs manufactured by General Electric. One side of the package has some advice on distances for shooting photos. The other side has warnings and notes that the bulbs were manufactured in Cleveland, Ohio.
Acquisition
Accession
1999.58
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Vermont Petroleum Association
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Manufacturer
General Electric Company
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cardboard, Metal, Glass
Entry/Object ID
1999.58.5
Context
Owned by the Vermont Petroleum Association.
Flashbulb
Name/Title
Flashbulb
Lexicon
Description
A yellow, blue and white package of camera flashbulbs manufactured by General Electric. The package says it contains PowerMite M2 size bulbs and was made for four. There are two bulbs of this type in this package. A third, different kind of bulb was also stored in this package.
Acquisition
Accession
1999.58
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Vermont Petroleum Association
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Manufacturer
General Electric Company
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cardboard, Metal, Glass
Entry/Object ID
1999.58.6
Context
Owned by the Vermont Petroleum Association.
Flashbulb
Name/Title
Flashbulb
Lexicon
Description
Yellow and white cardboard container with four camera flashbulbs made by General Electric Co. The package says these are #5 size bulbs. One side of the packaging lists shooting distance suggestions and a warning about potential hazards. The bulbs were made in the U.S.A. The bulbs have the G.E. logo on them in red.
Acquisition
Accession
1999.58
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Vermont Petroleum Association
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Manufacturer
General Electric Company
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cardboard, Glass, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1999.58.3
Context
Owned by the Vermont Petroleum Association.
Flatware Tray
Name/Title
Flatware Tray
Lexicon
Description
Rectangular wooden flatware tray with flared sides. The tray is separated into two sections by a central divider with a turned wooden handle at the center top.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.74
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1960.74.2
Flint
Name/Title
Flint
Lexicon
Description
Leather wallet with an arrowhead-shaped flint and c-shaped iron striker.
Use
Used to start fires
Acquisition
Accession
1935.4
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Johns, Jehiel
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Huntington
Town
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1786
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Leather, Iron, Flint
Entry/Object ID
1935.4.2a-c
Context
Owned by Jehiel Johns, the first settler of Huntington, Vermont
Flour Bag
Name/Title
Flour Bag
Lexicon
Description
Zip-top plastic bag. The bag is red and white with the label, "UNBLEACHED ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR". It has a large label showing a crusader surrounded by the inscription, "King Arthur Flour". The back of the bag is printed with nutritional information and a note saying, "During these unprecedented times, and as we work to restock stores around the country, we're finding new ways to supply you with flour so that you can keep baking. To help bridge the gap until stores are restocked nationwide, we're offering this 3lb. bag of flour for a limited time."
Acquisition
Accession
2020.27
Relationships
Related Events
Covid-19 Pandemic
Event
Made/Created
Date made
2020
Manufacturer
King Arthur Baking Company
Entry/Object ID
2020.27.1
Context
Made by King Arthur Flour as a response to nation-wide flour shortages at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Fluting Iron
Name/Title
Fluting Iron
Lexicon
Description
2-part fluting iron consisting of a handheld, curved top, and a straight base. The pieces fit together with raised, parallel lines. The handheld portion has a raise handle molded with the word "GENEVA, ILL". The top of the curved portion reads, "GENEVA HAND FLUTER / PAT. APL'D FOR". The bottom of the base reads, "HEAT THIS & PAT'D 1866".
Use
Used to press decorative flutes into fabric.
Acquisition
Accession
1954.1
Made/Created
Manufacturer
W. H. Howell Company
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Iron
Entry/Object ID
1954.1.19a-b
Context
Owned by a member of the Dewey family in Montpelier, Vermont
Web Links and URLs
Fluting Iron
Name/Title
Fluting Iron
Lexicon
Description
Half of a fluting iron consisting of a metal plate molded with raised parallel lines across one face. There is a rectangular hole on one side for attaching a hinge.
Use
Used to press decorative flutes into fabric.
Acquisition
Accession
1952.40
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1952.40.6a-c
Context
Proposed for deaccession due to condition and lack of Vermont use connections.
Fly Catcher
Name/Title
Fly Catcher
Lexicon
Description
Fly catcher made of metal wire screen shaped into a dome. There is a metal ring as the base, and a second, wider metal ring at the center. There is a large cut along the top.
Acquisition
Accession
1963.43
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Barre City
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1963.43.2
Fly Catcher
Name/Title
Fly Catcher
Lexicon
Description
Cylindrical metal tube with a paper label that reads, "Fly-Catcher / Aeroxon / with Thumb Tack", along with patent and manufacturer information.
Acquisition
Accession
1977.30
Made/Created
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Entry/Object ID
1977.30
Fly Swatter
Name/Title
Fly Swatter
Lexicon
Description
Green plastic fly swatter, with black print on the handle that reads "Ormsby's Television & Appliance Co., Inc. Home of Name Brands - Barre, Vt. - 476-6644".
Acquisition
Accession
2006.25
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Ormsby's Television & Appliance Co., Inc.
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Barre City
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1980
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Plastic
Entry/Object ID
2006.25.3
Context
Produced to advertise Ormsby's Television & Appliance Company, Inc, in Barre, Vermont
Fly Swatter
Name/Title
Fly Swatter
Lexicon
Description
Light blue plastic fly swatter. The handle is printed with the label, "ORMSBY'S TELEVISION & APPLIANCE CO., INC. Home Of Name Brands - Barre, Vt. - 476-6644".
Acquisition
Accession
2014.60
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Ormsby's Television & Appliance Co., Inc.
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Barre City
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1980-1988
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Plastic
Entry/Object ID
2014.60.880
Context
Distributed as an advertisement for Ormsby's Television & Appliance Company, Inc. in Barre, Vermont
Flywheel
Name/Title
Flywheel
Lexicon
Description
Round wooden flywheel. The wheel is formed from concentric circles, with the center being more inset than the outer circles. There are three stamped metal ID plates with product numbers stamped into them.
Acquisition
Accession
2023.19
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Fellows Gear Shaper Company
Materials
Material
Mahogany
Entry/Object ID
2023.19.1
Context
Used by Fellows Gear Shaper Company in North Springfield, Vermont.
Folding Rule
Name/Title
Folding Rule
Lexicon
Description
Brass and wood folding ruler. The ruler hinges open with one end telescoping outward with a perpendicular bar on the end. It is marked, "Rule & Bevel Co. New Britain, Conn, USA."
Acquisition
Accession
1962.23
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Rule & Bevel Co.
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal, Wood
Entry/Object ID
1962.23.6
Folding Rule
Name/Title
Folding Rule
Lexicon
Description
Bi-folding ruler. Each half is 12-inches long with brass ends and joint. Demarcations are 1/8" along one edge, 1/16" the other.
Acquisition
Accession
1975.494
Made/Created
Date made
1830-1870
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Wood, Brass
Entry/Object ID
1975.494.4
Context
Made in Brattleboro, Vermont
Folding Ruler
Interpretative Labels
Label
In 1938, the statue of Ceres on top of the gold dome of the Vermont State House was removed. The hand from that statue can be seen elsewhere in this case. 87-year-old Dwight Dwinnell, Sergeant-at-Arms of the State House, used these tools to carve a replacement for it based on Mead's original. Dwinnell's Ceres is considered today to be an important piece of folk art, and recently underwent restoration.
Name/Title
Folding Ruler
Lexicon
Description
Folding ruler (or rule) made of brass-mounted boxwood with a brass knuckle hinge and an arch joint. There are four sections when open. The markings are only on hte wood, not the brass. There are small brass pins to keep the ruler together when folded. The manufacturer's mark reads "W. & L. E. Gurley."
Acquisition
Accession
2017.10
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1890-1938
Manufacturer
W. & L. E. Gurley
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Boxwood, Brass
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.99
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Folding Ruler
Interpretative Labels
Label
In 1938, the statue of Ceres on top of the gold dome of the Vermont State House was removed. The hand from that statue can be seen elsewhere in this case. 87-year-old Dwight Dwinnell, Sergeant-at-Arms of the State House, used these tools to carve a replacement for it based on Mead's original. Dwinnell's Ceres is considered today to be an important piece of folk art, and recently underwent restoration.
Name/Title
Folding Ruler
Lexicon
Description
Folding ruler (or rule) of brass-mounted boxwood with a brass knuckle hinge and a square joint. It consists of 4 sections when open. The markings, both numerical and alphabetical, run on the wood as well as the brass, including on the edges, with depth measurements. There are small brass pins to keep the ruler together when folded. The manufacturer's mark reads, "W. & L. E. Gurley."
Acquisition
Accession
2017.10
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1890-1938
Manufacturer
W. & L. E. Gurley
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Boxwood, Brass
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.98
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Folding Ruler
Interpretative Labels
Label
In 1938, the statue of Ceres on top of the gold dome of the Vermont State House was removed. The hand from that statue can be seen elsewhere in this case. 87-year-old Dwight Dwinnell, Sergeant-at-Arms of the State House, used these tools to carve a replacement for it based on Mead's original. Dwinnell's Ceres is considered today to be an important piece of folk art, and recently underwent restoration.
Name/Title
Folding Ruler
Lexicon
Description
Two-fold wooden ruler (or rule) with brass slide and knuckle hinge. There is a single brass pin to keep the ruler together when folded.
Acquisition
Accession
2017.10
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1890-1938
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Wood, Brass
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.100
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Food Chopper
Name/Title
Food Chopper
Lexicon
Description
Meat and food chopper with a wooden handle and curved blade. The turned wooden handle is attached to the metal portion at the center. It sits parallel to the blade.
Acquisition
Accession
1957.2
Materials
Material
Wood, Steel
Entry/Object ID
1957.2.27
Context
Proposed for deaccession due to condition and lack of Vermont use connections.
Food Chopper
Name/Title
Food Chopper
Lexicon
Description
Meat and food chopper with a wooden handle and curved blade. The turned wooden handle is attached to the metal portion at the center. It sits parallel to the blade.
Acquisition
Accession
1951.39
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Bradley, Sarah (1804-1896)
Person or Organization
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1820
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Steel
Entry/Object ID
1951.39
Context
Owned by Sarah Bradley in Fairfield, Vermont
Food Chopper
Name/Title
Food Chopper
Lexicon
Description
Meat and food chopper with a wooden handle and curved blade. The turned wooden handle is attached to the metal portion at the center. It sits parallel to the blade.
Acquisition
Accession
1953.40
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Ludlow
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Iron
Entry/Object ID
1953.40.13
Context
Used in Ludlow, Vermont
Food Cover
Name/Title
Food Cover
Lexicon
Description
Dome-shaped food cover made of wire screen. There is a turned wooden knob at the center top.
Acquisition
Accession
1963.19
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1963.19.3
Food Mold
Name/Title
Food Mold
Lexicon
Description
Iron food mold consisting of 9 cushion-shaped molds attached corner-to-side to form a single piece. The outside of the molds are marked with two-to-three letters per individual mold that together read, "MRS HILTON CHESTER VERMONT." The back half of the mold is missing.
Acquisition
Accession
1946.16
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Iron
Entry/Object ID
1946.16.3
Context
Owned by Mrs. Hilton Chester in Vermont
Food Storage Cannister
Name/Title
Food Storage Cannister
Lexicon
Description
Metal food storage canister in the shape of a bus. The canister and lid are printed in bright colors to show a tour bus wrapped with the words, "BEN & JERRY'S / NEW VAUDEVILLE / LIGHT CIRCUS". There are clowns, a ringleader, and a bus driver printed in the windows of the bus, and large arms reaching up the sides from beneath. There are 3 wheels attached to either long side of the canister, allowing it to be rolled. The license plate reads, "LICNLAF" [lick 'n' laugh].
Acquisition
Accession
2014.52
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Waterbury
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1990
Manufacturer
Ben & Jerry's Homemade Holdings, Inc.
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Tin
Entry/Object ID
2014.52.25
Context
Produced both as a retail container for ice cream and to promote the Ben & Jerry's New Vaudeville Light Circus Bus, which traveled the country promoting Ben & Jerry's ice cream at music festivals.
Foot Warmer
Name/Title
Foot Warmer
Lexicon
Description
Foot warmer consisting of a wooden frame and punched tin sides. The wooden frame has a square top and bottom connected with turned wooden columns at each corner. The columns are painted gold. Inside the frame is a punched tin box. The punches are in the shape of a circle with a heart in the center and hearts in the corners. There are two eye rings on the top for attaching a wire handle.
Use
When filled with coals or hot ashes, the box could act as a small, portable heater.
Acquisition
Accession
1951.7
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal, Wood
Entry/Object ID
1951.7
Context
Proposed for deaccession due to condition and lack of Vermont use connections.
Foot Warmer
Name/Title
Foot Warmer
Lexicon
Description
Wooden foot warmer with metal insert. The warmer is a red-painted wooden box with holes drilled into the top (and two large splits). A wire handle attaches to either side. Inside the box is a metal dish above a flat sheet of metal.
Acquisition
Accession
1922.2
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1922.2.1a-b
Foot Warmer
Name/Title
Foot Warmer
Lexicon
Description
Punched metal footwarmer. The sides are punched with holes in circular designs as wells as diamond shaped that do not pierce through the metal. One side opens outward and has a looped wire handle. The wooden frame and bail are now missing.
Use
Filled with hot coals, this could be used as a small, portable heater.
Acquisition
Accession
1934.3
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Crane, Mary Barrett (1821-1860)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Townshend
Town
Windham County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1934.3
Context
Used by Mary Barrett Crane in Townshend, Vermont
Foot Warmer
Name/Title
Foot Warmer
Lexicon
Description
Foot warmer consisting of a wooden frame and punched tin sides. The wooden frame has a square top and bottom connected with turned wooden columns at each corner. Inside the frame is a punched tin box. the punches are in the shape of a circle with a cross through the center and 5-pointed stars in each quadrant. There is a U-shaped wire handle across the top.
Acquisition
Accession
1947.6
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Barrett, John (1776-1856)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Grafton
Town
Windham County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Entry/Object ID
1947.6.8a
Context
Owned by John Barrett of Grafton, Vermont. Barrett served in the Vermont Senate and owned a shop in Grafton.
Foot Warmer
Name/Title
Foot Warmer
Lexicon
Description
Foot warmer consisting of a wooden frame and punched tin sides. The wooden frame has a square top and bottom connected with turned wooden columns at each corner. The columns are painted red. Inside the frame is a punched tin box. The punches are in the shape of a circle with a heart in the center. There is a wire handle across the top.
Use
When filled with coals or hot ashes, the box could act as a small, portable heater.
Acquisition
Accession
1957.3
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1957.3.23
Context
Proposed for deaccession due to condition and lack of Vermont use connections.
Foot Warmer
Name/Title
Foot Warmer
Lexicon
Description
Foot warmer consisting of a wooden frame and punched tin sides. The wooden frame has a square top and bottom connected with turned wooden columns at each corner. Inside the frame is a punched tin box. the punches are in the shape of a circle with a heart in the center. There is a U-shaped wire handle across the top.
Acquisition
Accession
1947.8
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Tin
Entry/Object ID
1947.8.14
Fragments
Interpretative Labels
Label
In 1938, the statue of Ceres on top of the gold dome of the Vermont State House was removed. The hand from that statue can be seen elsewhere in this case. 87-year-old Dwight Dwinnell, Sergeant-at-Arms of the State House, used these tools to carve a replacement for it based on Mead's original. Dwinnell's Ceres is considered today to be an important piece of folk art, and recently underwent restoration.
Name/Title
Fragments
Description
Four metal fragments. Two appear to be small wedges, one is S-shaped, and one has ridges.
Acquisition
Accession
2017.10
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1890-1938
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.121a-d
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Froe
Name/Title
Froe
Lexicon
Description
Froe consisting of a curved metal blade set perpendicularly onto a short, turned wooden handle.
Acquisition
Accession
1959.53
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Entry/Object ID
1959.53.5
Froe
Name/Title
Froe
Lexicon
Description
Shingle froe consisting of a thick metal blade set perpendicularly onto a short, round wooden handle.
Acquisition
Accession
1947.2
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Plymouth
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Entry/Object ID
1947.2.3
Context
Owned by Alfred Wheelock of Plymouth, Vermont
Fruit Peeler
Name/Title
Fruit Peeler
Lexicon
Description
Fruit or vegetable peeler consisting of a razor blade attached to a turned wooden handle.
Acquisition
Accession
1957.33
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1957.33b
Context
1957.33a in another locale; examine together for potential deaccession.
Garment Bag
Name/Title
Garment Bag
Lexicon
Description
Blue-and-green plaid printed plastic garment bag. It has a metal zipper down the center front, and there is a clear plastic window on the right. Printed in gold is the label, "NATES INC. Vermont's Largest Men's Clothier" with an outline map of the state of Vermont.
Acquisition
Accession
1986.43
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Nate's Inc.
Person or Organization
Related Places
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Made/Created
Date made
1975-1985
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Plastic, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1986.43.5
Garment Rack
Name/Title
Garment Rack
Lexicon
Description
Clothing rack set in the shape of a fawn. The rack is disassembled, but includes a head, two ears, a long neck, a body, a tail, and three long legs. The pieces are in the original box and accompanied by the assembly instructions. The box is printed with the label, "#303 FAWN TRAINING CLOTHES RACK NEWTON AND THOMPSON, INC. BRANDON, VERMONT / BLUE".
Acquisition
Accession
2020.22
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1950-circa 1970
Manufacturer
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.75a-x
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Gear Cutter
Name/Title
Gear Cutter
Lexicon
Description
Small metal gear cutter. It is round with 24 spokes around the outside. It is accompanied by a circular tin case that is printed with an illustration of a machine and the words, "ORIGINAL GEAR SHAPER CUTTER / THE FELLOWS GEAR SHAPER CO. SPRINGFIELD, VERMONT, U.S.A." There are several strips of heavy cardboard around the interior edge of the case to make the cavity smaller.
Acquisition
Accession
2023.19
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Fellows Gear Shaper Company
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
2023.19.4a-c
Context
Used by Fellows Gear Shaper Company in North Springfield, Vermont.
Glass Plate Negative
Name/Title
Glass Plate Negative
Lexicon
Description
6 glass plate negatives in their sleeves, presumably undeveloped. Each sleeve consists of a wooden frame with a leather hinge on the bottom, similar to a bookbinding. The center part of one side is black-dyed wood or cardstock, while the other is black mica. The mica side attaches to a wooden handle that spans the width of the frame in order to be pulled up to expose the glass plate to light. The handle is held in place by a t-pin to prevent accidental exposure. The pin can be twisted when the user is ready to expose the plates. The top of either side of each frame is marked in pencil with "Portrait No. " and numbered 1-12. The inscription, "ROCHESTER OPTICAL CO./ROCHESTER, N.Y." is pressed into the side of each frame.
Acquisition
Accession
2020.4
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Bosworth, George Ranney (1868-1915)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Berlin
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1890-1915
Manufacturer
Rochester Optical & Camera Company
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal, Mica, Glass
Entry/Object ID
2020.4.3a-f
Context
Used by George R. Bosworth in Berlin, VT
Glass Plate Negatives
Name/Title
Glass Plate Negatives
Lexicon
Description
Sheaths (6) for glass plate negatives. Each sheath consists of a black metal rectangle with the edges folded in. They each bear the inscription "No. 3/EASTMAN FILM/SHEATH/5 X 7/MADE IN U.S.A./BY/EASTMAN KODAK CO./ROCHESTER, N. Y./PATENTED IN U. S. A./MAY 11, 1915."
Acquisition
Accession
2020.4
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Bosworth, George Ranney (1868-1915)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Berlin
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1915
Manufacturer
Eastman Kodak Co.
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
2020.4.19a-f
Context
Used by George R. Bosworth in Berlin, VT
Glove Box
Name/Title
Glove Box
Lexicon
Description
An intricately carved wooden box with a key. A previous display label says it is a glove box from the orphanage of the Trinitarian Nuns of Lyon. The carving is of vines, with a cross on the lid. It is lined with red velvet.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Wood, Silk
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.76
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Glove Stretcher
Name/Title
Glove Stretcher
Lexicon
Description
Wooden glove stretcher, consisting of two arms hinged together at the center. The hinge is fitted with a spring to hold the stretcher closed. It opens when is the two handles are squeezed together.
Acquisition
Accession
1992.40
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Sanborn, Isaranda Frances (1890-1985)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Proctor
Town
Rutland County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1992.40.1
Context
Likely owned by Isaranda Frances Sanborn of Proctor, Vermont.
Glove Stretcher
Name/Title
Glove Stretcher
Lexicon
Description
Bone glove stretcher consisting of two arms attached at the center by a hinge. The arms sit together on one side of the hinge, flaring outward into handles on the other side. The handle side is carved to culminate in round knobs. When the handles are squeezed together, the other ends of the arms separate apart.
Acquisition
Accession
2007.56
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Ivory, Bone
Entry/Object ID
2007.56
Gluepot
Name/Title
Gluepot
Lexicon
Description
Metal gluepot consisting of inner and outer sections. The inner section lifts out of the larger put with a wire handle. The larger pot is molded with the label, "000".
Acquisition
Accession
2020.22
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.107a-b
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Goggles
Name/Title
Goggles
Lexicon
Description
Safety goggles consisting of oval, clear glass lenses surrounded by shaped, metal mesh cage-like frames. Each lens is framed separately and connected with a bridge made of thick, twisted twine. They secure to the wearer's head with a length of elastic attached to the outer point of each frame.
Acquisition
Accession
1967.118
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Marshfield
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Metal, Glass, Elastic
Entry/Object ID
1967.118.4
Context
Found on the John Morrill Farm in Marsheifld, Vermont
Goggles
Name/Title
Goggles
Lexicon
Description
Safety goggles consisting of two round clear glass lenses set into a black leather frame, or mask. The lenses are set within metal mounts, allowing them to sit proud of the leather. The leather is in the shape of an eye mask, with a triangular cutout in the center, allowing for the wearer's nose. The goggles secure to the wearer's head ties that secure to eyelets at either end of the frame.
Acquisition
Accession
1962.65
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Richford
Town
Franklin County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Leather, Glass, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1962.65.5
Context
Worn by a member of the Baker or Goff families of Richford, Vermont
Gold Leaf
Interpretative Labels
Label
In 1938, the statue of Ceres on top of the gold dome of the Vermont State House was removed. The hand from that statue can be seen elsewhere in this case. 87-year-old Dwight Dwinnell, Sergeant-at-Arms of the State House, used these tools to carve a replacement for it based on Mead's original. Dwinnell's Ceres is considered today to be an important piece of folk art, and recently underwent restoration.
Name/Title
Gold Leaf
Lexicon
Description
Blue paper packet of gold leaf, which has turned mostly to powder.
Acquisition
Accession
2017.10
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1890-1938
Materials
Material
Gold, Paper
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.122
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Gouge
Name/Title
Gouge
Description
Ground stone gouge.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.591
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock
Gouge
Name/Title
Gouge
Description
Ground stone gouge made of black chert. The surface is completely ground and polished, and there are grinding marks still visible. The distal end is ground to a sharp blade edge. There is a groove that runs the full length of the body, becoming more constricted and rounded at the proximal end and flaring outward at the distal end.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Cornwall
Town
Addison County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.249
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Cornwall, Vermont
Gouge
Name/Title
Gouge
Description
Ground stone gouge.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.592
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock
Gouge
Name/Title
Gouge
Description
Ground stone gouge made of Hornfelds. The surface is completely ground. The distal blade and Sharp and polished. There is a groove spanning one quarter the length of the artifact.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Related Places
,
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.211
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County
Gouge
Name/Title
Gouge
Lexicon
Description
Gound stone gouge.
Acquisition
Accession
1975.103
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Vernon
Town
Windham County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.103.1
Context
Likely collected near Vernon, Vermont
Gouge
Name/Title
Gouge
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone gouge.
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Swanton
Town
Franklin County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.334
Context
Collected in Swanton, Vermont
Gouge
Name/Title
Gouge
Description
Ground stone gouge.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Related Places
,
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.645
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County
Gouge
Name/Title
Gouge
Description
Ground stone gouge.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Addison County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.666
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock at Bristol Pond
Gouge
Name/Title
Gouge
Description
Ground stone gouge made of hornfels. It has a pecked surface. The proximal end is flat and at an angle. The distal end is ground and polished to a sharp blade. There is a groove along one side that is ground and polished.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Addison County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.344
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock at Bristol Pond
Gouge
Name/Title
Gouge
Description
Ground stone gouge.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Related Places
,
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.646
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County
Gouge
Name/Title
Gouge
Description
Ground stone gouge made of hornfels. The entire surface is pecked. The distal blade end is ground and polished. There is a shallow groove on one side.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Related Places
,
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.212
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County
Gouge
Name/Title
Gouge
Description
Ground stone gouge made of hornfels. The surface is completely ground and still shows grinding striations. It is unpolished. The proximal end is slightly chipped, possibly from use. The distal end is slightly chipped but shows little signs of use. There is a deep groove running the full length of the object.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Related Places
,
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.198
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County
Gouge
Name/Title
Gouge
Description
Ground stone gouge made of hornfels. It is completely ground and polished. One and is very sharp with no visual signs of use. The other end is very battered and chipped. There is a shallow groove on one side.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Related Places
,
Materials
Material Notes
Hornsfeld
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.190
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County
Gouge
Name/Title
Gouge
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone gouge.
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.340
Gouge
Name/Title
Gouge
Lexicon
Description
Gound stone gouge.
Acquisition
Accession
1975.104
Ethnography
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.104.1
Gouge
Name/Title
Gouge
Lexicon
Description
Gound stone gouge.
Ethnography
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.387
Gouge
Name/Title
Gouge
Description
Chipped stone tool made from a naturally rectangular stone. Three edges are chipped to thin them.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Crown Point
City
New York
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Sandstone
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.118
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Crown Point, New York
Gouge
Name/Title
Gouge
Description
Ground stone gouge.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Related Places
,
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.647
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County
Gouge
Name/Title
Gouge
Lexicon
Description
Gound stone gouge.
Acquisition
Accession
1975.104
Ethnography
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.104.2
Gouge
Name/Title
Gouge
Description
Ground stone gouge made of slate. It has a pecked surface. The proximal end curves outward. The distal end is ground and polished to a sharp blade. There is a groove along one side that is slightly ground.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Addison County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.345
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock at Bristol Pond
Gouge
Name/Title
Gouge
Description
Ground stone gouge.
Acquisition
Accession
1954.283
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Sampson, Emma P. Merrill (1865-1953)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Orleans County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1954.283.110
Context
Collected by Emma P. Sampson in Orleans County, Vermont
Gouge
Name/Title
Gouge
Description
Gray ground stone gouge. The surface is pecked except for a groove on one side that is ground and polished. One side is ground into a blade. Both ends show evidence of use.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Related Places
,
Materials
Material
Sandstone
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.191
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County
Gouge
Name/Title
Gouge
Description
Ground stone gouge.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.589
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock
Gouge
Name/Title
Gouge
Description
Ground stone gouge made of hornfels. The surface is pecked. One side is ground. The blade end is polished, and the blade is curved.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Related Places
,
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.213
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County
Gouge
Name/Title
Gouge
Lexicon
Description
Gound stone gouge.
Acquisition
Accession
1975.104
Ethnography
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.104.4
Gouge
Name/Title
Gouge
Description
Ground stone gouge. The proximal side is roughly chipped. The distal edge is ground to a blade and polished to a sharp edge that shows little visible signs of use. There is a very shallow groove on one side of the body that is polished.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Related Places
,
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.253
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock near the Lemon Fair River
Gouge
Name/Title
Gouge
Description
Ground stone gouge.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.590
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock
Gouge
Name/Title
Gouge
Description
Ground stone gouge made of hornfels. The surface is pecked. The proximal end is ground on one corner, and the other corner is chipped, possibly from use. The distal end is ground and polished and is very chipped. There is a groove on one side that is ground and polished.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Cornwall
Town
Addison County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.231
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Cornwall, Vermont
Gouge
Name/Title
Gouge
Description
Groundstone gouge made of hornfels. The entire surface is polished, and there are chipping marks in some places. The blade end is sharp and slightly chipped along the fault line in the matrix. The other end looks abraded. There is a very shallow groove.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Related Places
,
Materials
Material
Sandstone
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.192
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County
Gouge
Name/Title
Gouge
Lexicon
Description
Gound stone gouge.
Acquisition
Accession
1975.104
Ethnography
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.104.5
Gouge
Name/Title
Gouge
Description
Ground stone gouge. It has a pecked surface. One end has shallow grooves and is polished. The opposite end has 5 deeply incised lines.
Acquisition
Accession
1954.283
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Sampson, Emma P. Merrill (1865-1953)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Caledonia County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1954.283.60
Context
Collected by Emma P. Sampson in Caledonia County, Vermont
Griddle
Name/Title
Griddle
Lexicon
Description
Metal tray formed to fit over two stove burners. The short edges are rounded with stationary handles.
Acquisition
Accession
1955.30
Materials
Material
Iron
Entry/Object ID
1955.30.1
Context
Proposed for deaccession due to condition and lack of Vermont use connections.
Hair Dryer
Interpretative Labels
Label
Hair Dryer, 1950-1960
Standard Products Corp.
Whitman, MA
Metal
Gift of Olive Romerio Franzi, 2008.59.5ab
Some innovations are no less important because they are small and highly personal. The hair dryer was invented in France in the 1890s, and became available for personal purchase in the 1920s. By the 1950s and 1960s, two major changes had greatly improved the tool: using plastic for the casing, making it lighter and easier to hold up for the necessary time, and an improved electrical motor, making it heat up faster and more efficiently.
Millions of American women entered the workforce during World War II, and many of them never left, continuing to make gains through the second half of the 20th century. With that rising tide of women’s participation in the economy and the business life of America came the need for less expensive, more accessible beauty products, of which the hair dryer was one.
This hair dryer, the “Handy Hannah” model, was made out of metal, but had other improvements: it was one of the first to introduce a heat control mechanism. It was especially popular during the 1950s, and belonged to a woman in Montpelier whose career spanned five decades with Green Mountain Power.
Name/Title
Hair Dryer
Lexicon
Description
Blue metal electric hair dryer on a stand. Dryer removes from the stand to become a hand-held model. There are two switches, one for ON/OFF and one for HOT/COLD. A metal plate attached to the hand-held piece identifies this as a HANDY-HANNAH electric Hair dryer from the Standard Products Corp, Whitman, Mass. It states 215 watts - 110 - 20 volts, A.C. only, 50-60 cycles, Cat No. 595. It also has the UL symbol. The handle is a light colored wood. The electric cord is blue.
a= dryer
b=stand
a= dryer
b=stand
Acquisition
Accession
2008.59
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1950-1960
Manufacturer
Standard Products Corporation
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal, Wood
Entry/Object ID
2008.59.5a-b
Hair Sieve
Name/Title
Hair Sieve
Lexicon
Description
Sieve with a horsehair mesh and bentwood frame.
Acquisition
Accession
1957.1
Entry/Object ID
1957.1.89
Hammer
Name/Title
Hammer
Lexicon
Description
Tiny hammer consisting of a metal dumbbell-shaped head and turned wooden handle.
Acquisition
Accession
1953.32
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Hall Manufacturing Company
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1953.32.6
Context
Made by Hall Manufacturing Co. in Roxbury, Vermont
Hammer
Name/Title
Hammer
Lexicon
Description
Hammer consisting of a metal head with roughly carved wooden handle.
Acquisition
Accession
1972.36
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Loomis, Arthur
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Burlington
City
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1780
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Iron
Entry/Object ID
1972.36.1c
Context
Used by Arthur Loomis in Burlington, Vermont
Hammer
Name/Title
Hammer
Lexicon
Description
Pneumatic hammer. The hammer is a round, hollow tube of metal with a large hole in one end and a protruding nut on the other.
Acquisition
Accession
1982.35
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Illuzzi, Vincent (1920-2013)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Barre City
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1930-1940
Manufacturer
Dallett Co.
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1982.35.1
Context
Used by Vincent Illuzzi in Barre, Vermont.
Hammerstone
Name/Title
Hammerstone
Lexicon
Description
Utilized, unworked stone hammerstone.
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Ferrisburg
Town
Addison County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.365
Context
Collected in Ferrisburg, Vermont
Hammerstone
Name/Title
Hammerstone
Description
Unworked stone.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Related Places
,
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.208
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County.
Hammerstone
Name/Title
Hammerstone
Lexicon
Description
Utilized, pecked or unworked stone hammerstone.
Ethnography
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.359
Hammerstone
Name/Title
Hammerstone
Lexicon
Description
Utilized, unworked stone hammerstone.
Ethnography
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.351
Hammerstone
Name/Title
Hammerstone
Lexicon
Description
Unworked, utilized hammerstone.
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.447
Hammerstone
Name/Title
Hammerstone
Description
Unworked stone.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Related Places
,
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.205
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County.
Hammerstone
Name/Title
Hammerstone
Lexicon
Description
Utilized, unworked stone hammerstone.
Ethnography
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.360
Hammerstone
Name/Title
Hammerstone
Description
Utilized, unworked stone. This hammerstone is made of quartzite and has abraded edges.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Cornwall
Town
Addison County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.230
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Cornwall, Vermont
Hammerstone
Name/Title
Hammerstone
Lexicon
Description
Chipped stone hammerstone.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Related Places
,
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.660
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County.
Hammerstone
Name/Title
Hammerstone
Lexicon
Description
Utilized, unworked stone hammerstone.
Ethnography
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.366
Hammerstone
Name/Title
Hammerstone
Lexicon
Description
Unworked stone hammerstone. It shows heavy use on two edges, and light use on the other two edges.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.594
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock
Hammerstone
Name/Title
Hammerstone
Lexicon
Description
Utilized, unworked stone hammerstone.
Ethnography
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.361
Hammerstone
Name/Title
Hammerstone
Description
Unworked stone.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Related Places
,
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.204
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County.
Hammerstone
Name/Title
Hammerstone
Lexicon
Description
Unworked, utilized hammerstone.
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.452
Hammerstone
Name/Title
Hammerstone
Lexicon
Description
Utilized, unworked stone hammerstone.
Ethnography
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.367
Hammerstone
Name/Title
Hammerstone
Lexicon
Description
Utilized, unworked stone hammerstone.
Ethnography
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.368
Hammerstone
Name/Title
Hammerstone
Description
Unworked stone.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Related Places
,
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.206
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County.
Hammerstone
Name/Title
Hammerstone
Lexicon
Description
Utilized, unworked stone hammerstone.
Ethnography
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.369
Hammerstone
Name/Title
Hammerstone
Description
Unworked stone.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Related Places
,
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.202
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County.
Hammerstone
Name/Title
Hammerstone
Lexicon
Description
Utilized, unworked stone hammerstone. There is a paper label glued to the stone that reads, "Found among Indian relics on a stoneless clay ridge."
Ethnography
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.362
Hammerstone
Name/Title
Hammerstone
Lexicon
Description
Utilized, unworked stone hammerstone.
Ethnography
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.370
Hammerstone
Name/Title
Hammerstone
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone hammerstone.
Acquisition
Accession
1969.5
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Mount Independence
Building
Orwell
Town
Addison County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1969.5.7
Context
Found on Mount Independence in Orwell, Vermont
Hammerstone
Name/Title
Hammerstone
Description
Unworked stone.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Related Places
,
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.207
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County.
Hammerstone
Name/Title
Hammerstone
Lexicon
Description
Utilized, unworked stone hammerstone.
Ethnography
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.353
Hammerstone
Name/Title
Hammerstone
Lexicon
Description
Utilized, unworked stone hammerstone.
Ethnography
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.373
Hammerstone
Name/Title
Hammerstone
Description
Utilized, unworked stone. This hammerstone is made of quartzite and has abraded edges.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Addison County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.379
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock at Bristol Pond
Hammerstone
Name/Title
Hammerstone
Lexicon
Description
Utilized, unworked stone hammerstone.
Ethnography
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.363
Hammerstone
Name/Title
Hammerstone
Lexicon
Description
Unworked stone.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Orwell
Town
Addison County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.541
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Orwell, Vermont
Hammerstone
Name/Title
Hammerstone
Description
Unworked stone.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Related Places
,
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.203
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County.
Hammerstone
Name/Title
Hammerstone
Lexicon
Description
Unworked stone hammerstone.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Related Places
,
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.654
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County.
Hammerstone
Name/Title
Hammerstone
Lexicon
Description
Utilized, unworked stone hammerstone.
Ethnography
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.371
Hammerstone
Name/Title
Hammerstone
Lexicon
Description
Rectangular chipped stone hammerstone.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.686
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock
Hammerstone
Name/Title
Hammerstone
Lexicon
Description
Unworked stone hammerstone.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Related Places
,
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.655
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County.
Hammerstone
Name/Title
Hammerstone
Lexicon
Description
Utilized, unworked stone hammerstone.
Ethnography
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.372
Hammerstone
Name/Title
Hammerstone
Lexicon
Description
Utilized, unworked stone hammerstone.
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Swanton
Town
Franklin County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.345
Context
Collected in Swanton, Vermont
Hammerstone
Name/Title
Hammerstone
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone hammerstone.
Acquisition
Accession
1969.5
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Mount Independence
Building
Orwell
Town
Addison County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1969.5.8
Context
Found on Mount Independence in Orwell, Vermont
Hammerstone
Name/Title
Hammerstone
Description
Unworked stone.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Related Places
,
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.201
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County.
Hammerstone
Name/Title
Hammerstone
Lexicon
Description
Unworked, utilized hammerstone.
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.443
Context
Collected in Tennessee
Hammerstone
Name/Title
Hammerstone
Lexicon
Description
Chipped stone hammerstone.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Related Places
,
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.665
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County.
Hammerstone
Name/Title
Hammerstone
Description
Unworked stone.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Related Places
,
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.209
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County.
Hammerstone
Name/Title
Hammerstone
Description
Utilized, unworked stone. This hammerstone is made of quartzite and is chipped on one end and battered on the other end.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.219
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock
Hammerstone
Name/Title
Hammerstone
Description
Unworked stone.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Related Places
,
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.210
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County.
Hand Card
Name/Title
Hand Card
Lexicon
Description
Pair of flax cards consisting of wooden paddles with wooden handles. One side of each rectangular paddle is covered with a leather pad stuck through with closely packed metal teeth, each slightly bent toward the handle. The pads are tacked to the paddles around the edge.
Use
Used to straighten flax fibers prior to spinning
Acquisition
Accession
1957.3
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Wood, Leather, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1957.3.14a-b
Context
Proposed for deaccession due to condition and lack of Vermont use connections.
Hand Card
Name/Title
Hand Card
Lexicon
Description
Rectangular wooden paddle with short metal wires set into one side.
Use
Used to pull wool fibers parallel in preparation for spinning
Acquisition
Accession
1946.44
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1946.44
Hand Card
Name/Title
Hand Card
Lexicon
Description
Two rectangular wooden paddles with short metal wires set into one side.
Use
Used to pull wool fibers parallel in preparation for spinning
Acquisition
Accession
1957.1
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Goddard, Sarah Rice (1800-1875)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Reading
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Time Period
19th Century
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall (each)
Materials
Material
Wood, Iron
Entry/Object ID
1957.1.90a-b
Context
Owned by Sarah Rice Goddard in Reading, Vermont
Hand Drill
Name/Title
Hand Drill
Lexicon
Description
Fragment of a metal hand drill consisting of a solid metal bar.
Acquisition
Accession
1958.6
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Dover
Town
Windham County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1958.6
Context
Found in an iron mine in West Dover, Vermont, in 1925
Hand Guard
Name/Title
Hand Guard
Lexicon
Description
Leather hand guard with built-in metal thimble.
Acquisition
Accession
1952.29
Materials
Material
Leather, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1952.29.1e
Hand Planter
Name/Title
Hand Planter
Lexicon
Description
Homemade bulb planter consisting of a circular aluminum piece with a 5-3/8-inch section cut out at one end to form a scoop for inserting a bulb.
Acquisition
Accession
2008.38
Made/Created
Artist Information
Adams, Raymond Herbert (1920-1998)
Artist
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Aluminum
Entry/Object ID
2008.38.4
Hand Planter
Name/Title
Hand Planter
Lexicon
Description
Hand planter or seeder consisting of a wooden box with a spring loaded feeder.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.30
Relationships
Related Places
,
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1964.30
Handle
Name/Title
Handle
Description
Turned wooden handle.
Acquisition
Accession
1957.1
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1957.1.92
Context
Proposed for deaccession due to condition and lack of Vermont use connections.
Handle
Name/Title
Handle
Description
Wood handle, rounded and elongated, with silvertone cap and protruding threaded tip; length = 3 ¾"; no manufacturer's mark.
Acquisition
Accession
2017.10
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Person or Organization
Made/Created
Date made
1890-1938
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Metal, Wood
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.151
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Hanger
Name/Title
Hanger
Lexicon
Description
Orange plastic hanger for baby clothes with goose cut-outs. It has a central metal hook for hanging.
Acquisition
Accession
2004.58
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1972-1978
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Plastic, Metal
Entry/Object ID
2004.58.2a
Context
Owned by Anita Rogers in Montpelier, Vermont
Hanger
Name/Title
Hanger
Lexicon
Description
Orange plastic hanger for baby clothes with goose cut-outs. It has a central metal hook for hanging.
Acquisition
Accession
2004.58
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1972-1978
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Plastic, Metal
Entry/Object ID
2004.58.2b
Context
Owned by Anita Rogers in Montpelier, Vermont
Hanger
Name/Title
Hanger
Lexicon
Description
Orange plastic hanger for baby clothes with chicken and number cut-outs. It has a central metal hook for hanging.
Acquisition
Accession
2004.58
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Wood, Beatrice Ethel Jones (1919-2004)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1948
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Plastic, Metal
Entry/Object ID
2004.58.3
Context
Owned by Beatrice Jones Wood in Montpelier, Vermont
Hanger
Name/Title
Hanger
Lexicon
Description
Steel and plastic trousers hanger. The hanger consists of an S-shaped central hook with two horizontal oval loops. Two brown plastic adhesive strips decorate center of bars. One of them is printed in gold with the label "PARNIGONI BROTHERS".
Acquisition
Accession
2014.60
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1985
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Plastic, Steel
Entry/Object ID
2014.60.881
Context
Distributed to advertise Parnigoni Brothers Granite in Barre, Vermont
Hanger
Name/Title
Hanger
Lexicon
Description
Gold-toned plastic clothes hanger. It has a central hook that is bent in angles. Beneath the hook is the label, "Harvard Clothes / BARRE VERMONT". The bottom ends of the hanger are connected by a heavy-gauge metal wire encircled by black textured plastic.
Acquisition
Accession
2016.13
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Harvard Clothes Shop
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Barre City
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1980-1990
Manufacturer
John Thomas Batts, Inc.
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Plastic, Metal, Paper
Entry/Object ID
2016.13
Context
Used at Harvard Clothes in Barre, Vermont
Hanger
Name/Title
Hanger
Lexicon
Description
This wooden clothes hanger has the words "NEW YORK CLOTHING CO RUTLAND VT" printed in the center, just below the metal hook of the hanger. On the left shoulder of the hanger, the words "THE HOME OF" are printed, and on the right shoulder, "CLOTHES FOR LESS MONEY" is printed. The back of the hanger has no writing on it.
Both sides of the hanger are stamped with the words "PAT. PENDING / MADE IN U.S.A." in the wood.
Both sides of the hanger are stamped with the words "PAT. PENDING / MADE IN U.S.A." in the wood.
Acquisition
Accession
2012.2
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
New York Clothing Company
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Rutland
City
Rutland County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1913-1964
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal
Entry/Object ID
2012.2
Context
Distributed by New York Clothing Company in Rutland, Vermont
Hard Hat
Name/Title
Hard Hat
Lexicon
Description
Aluminum hard hat. Stamped under the brim of the hat is the label, "B.F. McDonald Co Los Angeles". A sticker on the outside side reads, "GET FIRST AID FAST", with an illustration of a bleeding finger. There is a harness on the inside of the hat that is made of imitation leather and cotton twill tape.
Acquisition
Accession
1975.505
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Rock of Ages
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Barre Town
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1970
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Aluminum, Artificial Leather, Cotton
Entry/Object ID
1975.505.1
Context
Used at the Rock of Ages quarry in Barre, Vermont
Harness Maker's Bench
Name/Title
Harness Maker's Bench
Lexicon
Description
Wooden harness maker's bench. It sits on 4 splayed legs, with the legs of each side connected by a stretcher. The work surface is saddle-shaped, with an upward vise on one side attached to a leather loop.
Acquisition
Accession
1944.14
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Williston
Town
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Wood, Leather
Entry/Object ID
1944.14
Context
Said to have been used by members of the Chittenden family of Williston, Vermont
Harness Maker's Vise
Name/Title
Harness Maker's Vise
Lexicon
Description
Wooden harness maker's vise consisting of a bone-shaped bench with a large wooden vise attached to the middle. The vise is fitted with leather straps, and there are two wooden arms attached to its base.
Acquisition
Accession
1957.11
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Leather
Entry/Object ID
1957.11a-c
Hatbox
Name/Title
Hatbox
Lexicon
Description
Oval bandbox and lid covered in wallpaper. The wallpaper has a striped design in grey, beige, white, blue, and green. The stripes have different floral patterns, some resembling lace. The lid interior and base of the box are lined with sheets of newspaper that mention Lyndon, Passumpsic Railroad, the Bank of Orleans, Greensboro, Cabot, Lunenburg, Danville, and Wheelock."
Acquisition
Accession
1993.14
Made/Created
Date made
1850-1860
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Cardboard, Paper, Wood, String
Entry/Object ID
1993.14.3a-b
Hatchel
Name/Title
Hatchel
Lexicon
Description
Hatchel consisting of several large, iron spikes on a wooden paddle. The spikes are arranged in a rectangle, 10 spikes long and 4 spikes wide. The paddle-shaped base has a handle with a hole drilled through it for hanging.
Use
Used to break the stem off flax fibers
Acquisition
Accession
1934.2
Entry/Object ID
1934.2.1
Hatchel
Name/Title
Hatchel
Lexicon
Description
Hatchel consisting of a wooden board with metal spikes and a wooden cover. The spikes are placed in offset parallel and sharpened to points on the end. The cover fits snugly over the spikes. The initials, "J.T.J.C." are carved into it.
Use
Used to break the stem off flax fibers.
Acquisition
Accession
1957.3
Entry/Object ID
1957.3.1a-b
Hatchel
Name/Title
Hatchel
Lexicon
Description
Hatchel consisting of a wooden board with metal spikes and a wooden cover. The spikes are placed in offset parallel and sharpened to points on the end. The cover fits snugly over the spikes.
Use
Used to break the stem off flax fibers
Acquisition
Accession
1940.11
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Titus, Simeon B.
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Vershire
Town
Orange County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1940.11.1a-b
Context
Used by the family of Simeon B. Titus in Vershire, Vermont
Hatchel
Name/Title
Hatchel
Lexicon
Description
Hatchel consisting of a wooden board with metal spikes and a wooden cover. The spikes are placed in offset parallel and sharpened to points on the end. The cover fits snugly over the spikes.
Use
Used to break the stem off flax fibers
Acquisition
Accession
1957.3
Entry/Object ID
1957.3.17a-b
Hatchet
Name/Title
Hatchet
Lexicon
Description
Metal head of a hatchet or broad axe, marked "Mansfield . . . OBOND"
Acquisition
Accession
1957.2
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1957.2.13
Hay Knife
Name/Title
Hay Knife
Lexicon
Description
Hay knife consisting of two blades forming a V shape at the end of a long metal shaft. At the opposite end of the shaft is a turned wooden handle, set perpendicular to the shaft.
Acquisition
Accession
1954.14
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1954.14
Context
Proposed for deaccession due to condition and lack of Vermont use connections.
Hay Rake
Name/Title
Hay Rake
Lexicon
Description
Large wooden "bull" hay rake. The handle is a Y-shape made of two bent wood pieces. The handle attached perpendicular to a wooden rod. Five large tines spaced evening across the rod point back in the same direction as the handle. 20 large tines are pointed perpendicular to the direction of the handle.
Use
Pulled by hand to rake up the scattered hay left by a horse rake forming windrows.
Acquisition
Accession
1994.29
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Morey, Robert C.
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Fairlee
Town
Orange County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1920
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1994.29
Context
Used by Robert C. Morey in West Fairlee, Vermont
Hayfork
Name/Title
Hayfork
Lexicon
Description
Two-pronged hayfork consisting of a long, turned wooden handle and a metal tines.
Acquisition
Accession
1946.39
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Kinsley, John (1810-1892)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Fletcher
Town
Franklin County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1850
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1946.39
Context
In 1852, John Kinsley fell onto this hayfork, impaling himself through the stomach. As he was alone at the time, he managed to remove the hayfork and walk to the house. He was eventually healed and went on to represent Fletcher, Vermont, in the state legislature.
Hayfork
Name/Title
Hayfork
Lexicon
Description
Two-tined pitchfork or hayfork with long wooden handle. The name "C. Dale" is stamped on the for and the initials "G.H." are carved into the wooden handle just below the iron cap.
Acquisition
Accession
1926.9
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Batcheller & Sons Company
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal, Wood
Entry/Object ID
1926.9
Context
Made by Batcheller & Sons Co. in Wallingford, Vermont
Hayfork
Name/Title
Hayfork
Lexicon
Description
The head of a pitchfork (without its handle). The piece consists of two tines and a tang.
Acquisition
Accession
1935.2
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Entry/Object ID
1935.2
Context
Proposed for deaccession due to poor condition and lack of information.
Heddles
Name/Title
Heddles
Lexicon
Description
Bundle of metal heddles tied together with purple yarn. Each heddle has an eye at the center and either end.
Acquisition
Accession
1955.28
Entry/Object ID
1955.28.8
Context
Proposed for deaccession due to condition and lack of Vermont use connections.
Hem Marker
Name/Title
Hem Marker
Lexicon
Description
"The Climax Skirt Marker" hem marker. The tool consists of two turned wooden rods with a small dowel to connect them. One rod has several holes drilled down its length. The tool is accompanied by a page of directions (in file).
Use
A small paintbrush dipped in chalk powder is inserted into a hole on the rod the desired distance from the ground. The end of the rod is placed on the ground, and the marker is moved around the skirt, marking the desired hem length with chalk powder.
Acquisition
Accession
1953.52
Made/Created
Date made
1910
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1953.52.12a-b
Historic Relic
Name/Title
Historic Relic
Lexicon
Description
Wood fragment and piece of paper documentation. The wood board has a hole drilled through one corner, into which a blue ribbon has been attached.
Acquisition
Accession
1864.1
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Lawrence, Stephen (d. 1789)
Person or Organization
Made/Created
Date made
1783-1793
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1864.1ab
Context
From the first framed building in Burlington, built by Stephen Lawrence. Taken from the structure in 1864 by Sarah E. Lund.
Web Links and URLs
Hoe
Name/Title
Hoe
Lexicon
Description
Chipped stone hoe.
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.236
Hoe
Name/Title
Hoe
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone hoe or spade. The surface is completely ground. The butt end is rounded, and there are side notches near the butt end. The blade end is sharp with chips removed from use.
Acquisition
Accession
1954.283
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Sampson, Emma P. Merrill (1865-1953)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Caledonia County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1954.283.59
Context
Collected by Emma P. Sampson in Caledonia County, Vermont
Hoe
Name/Title
Hoe
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone hoe.
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.337
Hoe
Name/Title
Hoe
Lexicon
Description
Head of a hoe. The head consists of a flat metal blade with a circular piece for attaching to a wooden handle.
Acquisition
Accession
1953.4
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Starksboro
Town
Addison County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1815-1830
Materials
Material
Iron
Entry/Object ID
1953.4.1
Context
Used in Starksboro, Vermont
Hole Punch
Name/Title
Hole Punch
Lexicon
Description
Metal too with one square end one end shaped like a tube; slot in one side that is tapered; tube end has a piece of wood inserted tightly in it; square end looks like a nail head; on the square end is the manufacturer's mark "V & B No. 8" (possibly Vaughan & Bushnell); overall it looks similar to a nail set or punch; length = 3 15/16".
Use
Used to punch holes in leather
Acquisition
Accession
2017.10
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Person or Organization
Made/Created
Date made
1890-1938
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.153
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Hollowing Adz
Name/Title
Hollowing Adz
Lexicon
Description
Hollowing adz consisting of a long wooden handle with a curved metal blade set perpendicular to it.
Acquisition
Accession
1958.38
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Chase, Josiah (1801-1879)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Waitsfield
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Entry/Object ID
1958.38.3
Context
Owned by Josiah Chase (1801-1879)
Hollowing Drawknife
Name/Title
Hollowing Drawknife
Lexicon
Description
Hollowing drawknife consisting of a U-shaped blade between two turned wooden handles. The handles are set perpendicular to the blade.
Acquisition
Accession
1957.13
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1957.13.12
Context
Found in Waterbury, Vermont, in 1957.
Hoof Parer
Name/Title
Hoof Parer
Lexicon
Description
Hoof parer consisting of an L-shaped metal tool attached to a turned wooden handle. The handle ends in a round knob.
Use
Used to reshape a hoof back to its standard size by trimming it.
Acquisition
Accession
1944.7
Entry/Object ID
1944.7.19
Hook
Name/Title
Hook
Lexicon
Description
Hook formed from a pine branch. There is a nail through one side to attach it to a wall.
Use
Used for hanging saddles
Acquisition
Accession
1955.16
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Kent's Corner
Village
Calais
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1955.16ab
Context
Found in the caretaker's apartment at Kent's Tavern in Calais, Vermont
Hourglass
Name/Title
Hourglass
Lexicon
Description
Hourglass consisting of a teardrop-shaped glass bottle inside a cylindrical wooden cage. The cage consists of two round pieces of wood connected with five turned wood posts. One half of the glass is missing.
Acquisition
Accession
1935.5
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Edson, Lucian A. (1843-1918)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Randolph
Town
Orange County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Wood, Glass
Entry/Object ID
1935.5.1a-c
Context
Owned by Lucien A. Edson in Randolph, Vermont
Howell Plane
Name/Title
Howell Plane
Lexicon
Description
Wooden tool with iron blade. The tool is roughly a semicircle with round handles on either end. One side has an attached smaller semicircle, the other a 1/12" iron blade inserted like a plane.
Use
Used by a cooper to cut the groove around the gathered staves to receive the head.
Acquisition
Accession
1975.494
Made/Created
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Iron
Entry/Object ID
1975.494.7
Human Yoke
Name/Title
Human Yoke
Lexicon
Description
Neck yok consisting of a single piece of wood carved into an almond shape with a half-circle hole in the center.
Use
This would be worn on a person's shoulders to carry heavy buckets.
Acquisition
Accession
1955.19
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1955.19.2
Ice Pick
Name/Title
Ice Pick
Lexicon
Description
Ice pick with a yellow-painted wooden handle printed with the label, "BARRE ICE CO."
Acquisition
Accession
1964.45
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Barre Ice Company
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Barre City
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1898
Materials
Material
Metal, Wood
Entry/Object ID
1964.45.2
Ice Tongs
Name/Title
Ice Tongs
Lexicon
Description
Hand-forged iron ice tongs consisting of two metal rods connected at a hinge in the center. One handle is oval and the other is a straight rod. The tongs arch outward before coming inward near the end. The end of each side is bent into a point.
Use
Used for moving large blocks of ice
Acquisition
Accession
1947.6
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Barrett, John (1776-1856)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Grafton
Town
Windham County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1947.6.10b
Context
Owned by John Barrett of Grafton, Vermont
Ice Tongs
Name/Title
Ice Tongs
Lexicon
Description
Hand-forged iron ice tongs consisting of two metal rods connected at a hinge in the center. The handles are ovals, and the tongs arch outward before coming inward near the end. The end of each side is bent into a point.
Use
Used for moving large blocks of ice
Acquisition
Accession
1966.15
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1966.15.6
Ice Tongs
Name/Title
Ice Tongs
Lexicon
Description
Hand-forged iron ice tongs consisting of two metal rods connected at a hinge in the center. The handles are ovals, and the tongs arch outward before coming inward near the end. The end of each side is bent into a point.
Use
Used for moving large blocks of ice
Acquisition
Accession
1987.11
Made/Created
Artist Information
Neil, Herb
Artist
Entry/Object ID
1987.11.1
Context
Made by Herb Neil in Plainfield, Vermont
Ice Tongs
Name/Title
Ice Tongs
Lexicon
Description
Hand-forged iron ice tongs consisting of two metal rods connected at a hinge in the center. The handles are ovals, and the tongs arch outward before coming inward near the end. The end of each side is bent into a point.
Use
Used for moving large blocks of ice
Acquisition
Accession
1966.15
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1966.15.7
Inkwell
Name/Title
Inkwell
Lexicon
Description
One-piece, cylindrical inkwell with three holes located on the outer rim and one hole in the center.
Acquisition
Accession
1936.1
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Douglas, Edward (1804-1891)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Chelsea
Town
Orange County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1935
Entry/Object ID
1936.1.2
Context
Owned by Edward Douglas of Chelsea, Vermont.
Inkwell
Name/Title
Inkwell
Lexicon
Description
Round, soapstone inkwell. The top has three small holes around a large, central hole. The sides are scribed with vertical lines.
Acquisition
Accession
1946.15
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Richardson, James
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Warren
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Entry/Object ID
1946.15.1
Context
Owned by James Richardson of Warren, Vermont.
Iron
Name/Title
Iron
Lexicon
Description
Metal steam iron consisting of a triangular base, an upper pipe, and a wooden handle. There is a door at the back that opens with a lever. There is a curved piece of metal between the handle and the large base.
Use
Used to steam and press the wrinkles out of clothes. Hot charcoal would be inserted through the back opening, causing the bottom to become hot and heat to escape through the front pipe.
Acquisition
Accession
1955.6
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Entry/Object ID
1955.6
Context
Proposed for deaccession due to condition and lack of Vermont use connections.
Isinglass Fragment
Name/Title
Isinglass Fragment
Lexicon
Description
Small fragment of isinglass.
Use
Used in coal stoves.
Acquisition
Accession
1963.19
Materials
Material
Mica
Entry/Object ID
1963.19.7
Jack Plane
Name/Title
Jack Plane
Lexicon
Description
Hand-held woodworking plane with a knob at the front and a shaped wooden handle at the back. Both are attached to a metal base, and the blade sits at an angle from the front to the top of the handle. Near knob at the front of the plane are the words "Bailey" and "No. 4." Underneath the handle at the other end of the tool are patent dates: Mar-25-02, Aug-19-02 and Apr-19-10.
Acquisition
Accession
1994.51
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Gassette, Joseph A. (1861-1930)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Burlington
City
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1910
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Iron, Steel
Entry/Object ID
1994.51.1
Context
Used by Joseph A. Gassette of Burlington, Vermont
Jelly Strainer
Name/Title
Jelly Strainer
Lexicon
Description
Jelly bag squeezer consisting of a turned wooden tube that flares at either end.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.58
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Holmes, Nellie Louise Thurston
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1964.58.1
Context
Used by Nellie Louise Thurston Holmes in Montpelier, Vermont
Jewelry Box
Name/Title
Jewelry Box
Lexicon
Description
Rectangular jewelry or trinket box made of red Swanton marble. Each side of the box is convex with four facets, as is the lid. The underside of the lid is completely flat, allowing it to slide freely across the top of the box. The center of the lid has a conical knob that flares toward the top. The interior is lined with low-pile velvet.
Acquisition
Accession
1979.5
Made/Created
Artist Information
Root, Frank A. (1881-1952)
Artist
Date made
1952
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Marble
Entry/Object ID
1979.5.1a-b
Context
Made by Frank Root in Swanton, Vermont out of marble from Swanton, Vermont
Jig
Name/Title
Jig
Lexicon
Description
Wooden basket-making jig consisting of a movable arm and a round holder. The arm lifts by pulling on an attached handle that protrudes from the beneath the holder. There are an additional holder beam.
Acquisition
Accession
2013.16
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Stowe
Town
Lamoille County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Artist Information
Washburn, Newton Everett (1915-2011)
Artist
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
2013.16a-c
Context
Made and used by Newton Washburn
Jigsaw
Name/Title
Jigsaw
Lexicon
Description
Wooden jig saw, set up for a belt driven operation. The saw is attached to a rectangular table. There is a treadle at the bottom that is attached to an upper treadle with a metal pole. The opposite end of the upper treadle is attached to the saw blade, moving it up and down.
Acquisition
Accession
1976.14
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Middlebury
Town
Addison County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1976.14.3
Context
Found in Middlebury, Vermont
Jointer Plane
Name/Title
Jointer Plane
Lexicon
Description
Double bladed jointer plane with wedge tapers in the front. The blade bears a mark that cannot be read without removing it. End of block has incised mark, "H H READ/WILMINGTON, VT".
Acquisition
Accession
1975.494
Made/Created
Date made
1858-1859
Manufacturer
H. H. Read
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1975.494.14
Context
Made by H. H. Read in Wilmington, Vermont
Jointer Plane
Name/Title
Jointer Plane
Lexicon
Description
Woodworking plane consisting of a wooden body, metal chisel blade, and wooden wedge. There is a carved wooden handle at the back of the square body. The body is impressed with the mark, "N. Blanchard Jr."
Acquisition
Accession
1944.7
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1944.7.12b
Context
Proposed for deaccession due to poor condition and that it has no clear Vermont connection.
Kettle
Name/Title
Kettle
Lexicon
Description
Brass kettle or Dutch oven with lid. The round pot has straight, flared sides, and a thick wire handle that attaches to either end of the rim.
Acquisition
Accession
1919.4
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Eddy, John
Person or Organization
Related Places
,
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1919.4.4a-b
Context
Carred by John Eddy from East Calais, Vermont, to Walden, Vermont, ca. 1800.
Kettle
Name/Title
Kettle
Lexicon
Description
Cast iron tea kettle molded with a swirled design.
Acquisition
Accession
1953.18
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Day, Enoch, Jr. (1803-1881)
Person or Organization
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Iron
Entry/Object ID
1953.18.1a-b
Context
Owned by Enoch Day, Jr. in Ludlow, Vermont
Key
Name/Title
Key
Lexicon
Description
Large metal key with the bit set perpendicular to the shaft.
Acquisition
Accession
1953.40
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Day, Enoch, Jr. (1803-1881), Day, Lucy Munro Hale (1816-1887)
Related Places
Place
Ludlow
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Iron
Entry/Object ID
1953.40.11
Context
From the house of Enoch and Lucy Day in Ludlow, Vermont
Key
Name/Title
Key
Lexicon
Description
Small key attached to a large tag. The key is attached to the tag with a metal o-ring. The tag is stamped with a logo of the letter P within a wreath and the label, "416 / PAVILION HOTEL / MONTPELIER VT."
Acquisition
Accession
1976.19
Relationships
Related Places
,
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1976.19.2
Context
Used to open room 416 of the Pavilion Hotel in Montpelier, Vermont. Owned by William Doty, the last resident of the hotel.
Key
Name/Title
Key
Lexicon
Description
Small metal key attached to a large, plastic tag with a metal o-ring. The black plastic tag is printed with the label, "HOTEL PAVILION MONTPELIER, VERMONT 416" and a circular label saying, "DROP IN ANY MAIL BOX / WE GUARANTEE POSTAGE". "O. W. Doty" is scratched into the back of the tag, and "416" is stamped into the key.
Acquisition
Accession
1976.19
Relationships
Related Places
,
Materials
Material
Metal, Plastic
Entry/Object ID
1976.19.3
Context
Used to open room 416 of the Pavilion Hotel in Montpelier, Vermont. Owned by William Doty, the last resident of the hotel.
Key
Name/Title
Key
Lexicon
Description
Small metal key attached to a large, plastic tag with a metal o-ring. The black plastic tag is printed with the label, "HOTEL PAVILION MONTPELIER, VERMONT 416" and a circular label saying, "DROP IN ANY MAIL BOX / WE GUARANTEE POSTAGE". "O. W. Doty" is scratched into the back of the tag, and "416" is stamped into the key.
Acquisition
Accession
1976.19
Relationships
Related Places
,
Materials
Material
Metal, Plastic
Entry/Object ID
1976.19.4
Context
Used to open the door to room 416 in the Pavilion Hotel in Montpelier, Vermont. Owned by William Doty, the last resident of the hotel.
Key
Name/Title
Key
Lexicon
Description
Spoked metal key tool. The tool has 2 spokes, each with a differently shaped key on the end.
Use
Used for opening or unlocking machinery hatches.
Acquisition
Accession
2023.19
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Fellows Gear Shaper Company
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
2023.19.3
Context
Used by Fellows Gear Shaper Company in North Springfield, Vermont.
Kitchen Strainer
Name/Title
Kitchen Strainer
Lexicon
Description
Tin strainer with handle. The strainer is in the form of a cup or dipper with holes drilled through the base.
Acquisition
Accession
1957.3
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Tin
Entry/Object ID
1957.3.13
Context
Proposed for deaccession due to condition and lack of Vermont use connections.
Knife
Name/Title
Knife
Lexicon
Description
Semi-circular ground stone knife. Both the blade and handle ends are polished, and the edge is sharp.
Ethnography
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.396
Knife
Name/Title
Knife
Description
Ground stone knife made out of slate. It is ground and polished along the proximal edge to a flat surface. The distal end is ground and polished to make sharp edge.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.214
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock
Knife
Name/Title
Knife
Lexicon
Description
Knife consisting of a wide blade and turned wooden handle. The blade curves at the tip, and the flat edge of the blade is slightly concave.
Acquisition
Accession
1952.29
Materials
Material
Metal, Wood
Entry/Object ID
1952.29.1d
Knife
Interpretative Labels
Label
In 1938, the statue of Ceres on top of the gold dome of the Vermont State House was removed. The hand from that statue can be seen elsewhere in this case. 87-year-old Dwight Dwinnell, Sergeant-at-Arms of the State House, used these tools to carve a replacement for it based on Mead's original. Dwinnell's Ceres is considered today to be an important piece of folk art, and recently underwent restoration.
Name/Title
Knife
Lexicon
Description
Knife with hand-carved wooden handle, and a brass ring where the blade and the handle connect. The blade is angled at the tip.
Acquisition
Accession
2017.10
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1890-1938
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal, Brass, Wood
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.116
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Knife
Name/Title
Knife
Lexicon
Description
Knife, wood handle, metal blade with a squared-off angled tip; brass cap between the blade and the handle; no manufacturer's mark; length = 5".
Acquisition
Accession
2017.10
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Person or Organization
Made/Created
Date made
1890-1938
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.156
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Knitting Needles
Name/Title
Knitting Needles
Lexicon
Description
2 wooden knitting needles and 1 crochet hook.
Acquisition
Accession
1963.50
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1963.50.7a-c
Knitting Needles
Name/Title
Knitting Needles
Lexicon
Description
Collection of handmade wooden knitting needles and one crochet hook. 8 of the knitting needles have one point, and 9 are double pointed.
Acquisition
Accession
1962.1
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Bugbee, Cora Nettie Preston (1860-1956)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Hartford
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1962.1.16a-r
Context
Likely used by Cora Nettie Preston Bugbee in Hartford, Vermont
Label Printer
Interpretative Labels
Label
Monarch Pathfinder Label Printer, 1915
Monarch Marking System Company (1901-present)
Dayton, OH
Metal, wood
Gift of Edward Corrigan, #2006.61.25
Some pieces of technology in Vermont were widely available commercially and highly specific to their specific jobs. This label printing machine came from The Homer Fitts Company, a clothing and dry goods store that operated on Main Street in Barre for 120 years, from 1886-2006. It was used to create price tags and could be customized in-house using the interchangeable type in the drawer on the bottom. Interestingly, Monarch still makes a label printer called the Pathfinder today.
Name/Title
Label Printer
Lexicon
Description
Crank printing press for stamping out price tags, with drawer at bottom containing price type (numbers and letters).
The main unit is black metal with an inside space for housing a roll of blank price tags. On the right side is a circular crank with a wooden knob. The type is inserted into a mechanism at the top, which contains rollers and an ink pad. The tags thread through to the front where they may be individually torn off. Along side this is a metal attachment which reads: "Insert ticket strip here and push to here" with an arrow indicating direction. The blank price tags are imprinted at the top: "The Homer Fitts Co./ Barre, Vermont". A circular metal green label with black printing is attached to the metal crank on the side and imprinted: "MONARCH PATHFINDER" with a lion's heads on each side, and printed in the center: "A Product of THE MONARCH/ Marking System Company/ Dayton, Ohio. L.A. Calif." This metal unit sits on a wooden base and has a metal label attached to front which reads: "THE/ MONARCH/ MARKING SYSTEM COMPANY" and gives factory locations, patent numbers and model number.
A drawer in the wooden base holds the metal letters and numbers.
The main unit is black metal with an inside space for housing a roll of blank price tags. On the right side is a circular crank with a wooden knob. The type is inserted into a mechanism at the top, which contains rollers and an ink pad. The tags thread through to the front where they may be individually torn off. Along side this is a metal attachment which reads: "Insert ticket strip here and push to here" with an arrow indicating direction. The blank price tags are imprinted at the top: "The Homer Fitts Co./ Barre, Vermont". A circular metal green label with black printing is attached to the metal crank on the side and imprinted: "MONARCH PATHFINDER" with a lion's heads on each side, and printed in the center: "A Product of THE MONARCH/ Marking System Company/ Dayton, Ohio. L.A. Calif." This metal unit sits on a wooden base and has a metal label attached to front which reads: "THE/ MONARCH/ MARKING SYSTEM COMPANY" and gives factory locations, patent numbers and model number.
A drawer in the wooden base holds the metal letters and numbers.
Acquisition
Accession
2006.61
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
The Homer Fitts Company
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Barre City
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1915
Manufacturer
Monarch Marking System Company (1901-present)
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Metal, Paper, Wood
Entry/Object ID
2006.61.25a-b
Context
Used in the Homer Fitts Store in Barre, Vermont
Lamp
Name/Title
Lamp
Lexicon
Description
Electric lamp shaped like a chamberstick. The lamp features a round metal tray with a fluted edge and a black round handle. It is set on a 3/4" high base and has a 3" x 2" round wooden candle holder that extends from the tray. The top surface has a round metal piece that holds a 3-3/8" cardboard socket with a red light bulb. The cardboard socket below the light has fake wax drippings painted on it. The lamp has a 66" brown electrical cord that extends from the metal base and includes a mechanism for activating the light. On the bottom of the lamp, there is a round paper sticker that reads: "Vermont Bobbin Company, Made in USA/ Barre, Vermont."
Acquisition
Accession
2009.27
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Vermont Bobbin Company
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal, Glass, Plastic
Entry/Object ID
2009.27.1
Context
Made by Vermont Bobbin Company in Barre, Vermont
Lamp Base
Name/Title
Lamp Base
Lexicon
Description
Purple slate lamp base painted to look like marble. The top and sides of the lamp base have a marbleized appearance with black as the dominant color, and white and gold swirls creating a decorative pattern. There is a hole located in the center of the lamp base for the lamp hardware to be inserted. The top and sides of the lamp base have a glossy finish.
Acquisition
Accession
1985.13
Made/Created
Date made
1930
Manufacturer
Clark and Flanegan's Marbleizing Mills
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Slate
Entry/Object ID
1985.13.1
Context
Manufactured at the Clark and Flanegan's marbleizing mills in Fair Haven, Vermont.
Lamp Base
Name/Title
Lamp Base
Lexicon
Description
Purple slate lamp base painted to look like marble. The top and sides of the lamp base have a marbleized appearance with black as the dominant color, and white and gold swirls creating a decorative pattern. There is a hole located in the center of the lamp base for the lamp hardware to be inserted. The top and sides of the lamp base have a glossy finish.
Acquisition
Accession
1985.13
Made/Created
Date made
1930
Manufacturer
Clark and Flanegan's Marbleizing Mills
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Slate
Entry/Object ID
1985.13.2
Context
Manufactured at the Clark and Flanegan's marbleizing mills in Fair Haven, Vermont.
Lantern
Name/Title
Lantern
Lexicon
Description
Oil lantern with red glass globe.It is in a stamped metal frame with remnants of red paint. There is a U-shaped wire handle across the top. The base is molded with the label "MONARCH, DIETZ, NEW YORK U.S.A." The glass is molded with the label "DIETZ , FITZALL, NEW YORK, U.S.A."
Acquisition
Accession
2009.35
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Burlington Street Department
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Burlington
City
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal, Glass
Entry/Object ID
2009.35.2
Context
Used by Burlington Street Department.
Lantern
Name/Title
Lantern
Lexicon
Description
Tin lantern with three glass sides. The sides are wrapped with heavy-gauge metal wire. There is a round tin handle at the top.
Acquisition
Accession
1957.3
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Tin
Entry/Object ID
1957.3.24
Lathe
Name/Title
Lathe
Lexicon
Description
Foot-powered wood-turning lathe. The frame is entirely wood and shaped like a sawhorse. There is a large wheel beneath the frame at one side that turns with a foot treadle. A band (now missing) loops from the large wooden wheel to a small wheel bolted at the top of the frame. The small wheel is connected to a post. Another post is attached to the opposite side of the frame.
Use
Used to turn wood
Acquisition
Accession
1976.14
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Cambridge
Town
Lamoille County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1976.14.2
Context
Attributed to a furniture factory in Cambridge, Vermont
Lens
Name/Title
Lens
Lexicon
Description
Magifying camera lens with case. The lens consists of a higly curved, cicular piece of glass set into a round frame that extends forward on both the front and the back. The back of the frame is threaded for securing the lens into the camera. The frame bears the inscription "12 in." indicated focus distance. The case is a square, leather envelope secured with a snap.
Acquisition
Accession
2020.4
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Bosworth, George Ranney (1868-1915)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Berlin
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1890-1915
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal, Glass, Leather
Entry/Object ID
2020.4.18a-b
Context
Used by George R. Bosworth in Berlin, VT
Lifter, Stove
Name/Title
Lifter, Stove
Lexicon
Description
Stove lifter consisting of a wrought iron hook attached to a wooden handle. The shank of the hook is decoratively twisted.
Acquisition
Accession
2014.60
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Iron
Entry/Object ID
2014.60.1026
Light Bulb
Name/Title
Light Bulb
Lexicon
Description
Clear glass lightbulb that has blackened on the interior. It has a large central filament wire with a spring in the center. The metal attachment is silver-toned.
Acquisition
Accession
1994.40
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Proctor
Town
Rutland County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1910-1920
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Glass, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1994.40.2
Context
Owned by a member of the Partridge family of Proctor, Vermont.
Light Bulb
Name/Title
Light Bulb
Lexicon
Description
Clear glass light bulb and retail box. The bulb has blackened on the interior and has a long, central filament within a glass tube. The box is printed with the head of a man labeled, "THOMAS A. EDISON INVENTOR OF THE FIRST PRACTICAL INCANDESCENT LAMP" and the business name "GENERAL ELECTRIC".
Acquisition
Accession
1994.40
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Proctor
Town
Rutland County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1910-1920
Manufacturer
General Electric Company
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Glass, Metal, Cardboard
Entry/Object ID
1994.40.3a-b
Context
Owned by a member of the Partridge family of Proctor, Vermont.
Light Bulb
Name/Title
Light Bulb
Lexicon
Description
Clear glass light bulb and retail box. The bulb has blackened on the interior and has a long, central filament within a glass tube. The box is printed with the label, "Westinghouse LIGHT BULBS For greater see-ability".
Acquisition
Accession
1994.40
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Proctor
Town
Rutland County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1910-1920
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Glass, Metal, Cardboard
Entry/Object ID
1994.40.4
Context
Owned by a member of the Partridge family of Proctor, Vermont.
Light Bulb
Name/Title
Light Bulb
Lexicon
Description
Small frosted glass light bulb with brass fitting.
Acquisition
Accession
1972.29
Relationships
Related Events
Dewey Day
Event
Related Places
Place
Vermont State House
Building
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Glass, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1972.29.1d
Light Bulb
Name/Title
Light Bulb
Lexicon
Description
Clear glass light bulb with a brass fitting and long, central filament in a glass tube.
Acquisition
Accession
1994.40
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Proctor
Town
Rutland County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1910-1920
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Glass, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1994.40.1
Context
Owned by a member of the Partridge family of Proctor, Vermont.
Light Bulbs
Name/Title
Light Bulbs
Lexicon
Description
Box of 6 light bulbs. The box is printed with an illustration of a round light bulb and the label, "EDISON MAZDA LAMPS". Inside, each bulb is wrapped in paper and corrugated cardboard. The bulbs are flame-shaped, with a lacriform body fluted in a swirl. The glass is smoky.
Acquisition
Accession
1994.40
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Proctor
Town
Rutland County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1900-1940
Manufacturer
General Electric Company
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Glass, Metal, Cardboard
Entry/Object ID
1994.40.5
Context
Owned by a member of the Partridge family of Proctor, Vermont.
Light Bulbs
Name/Title
Light Bulbs
Lexicon
Description
Retail box contain 6 light bulbs. The box is printed with the label, "PHOTOFLASH 22". Each bulb is wrapped in a corrugated cardboard sleeve printed with the same information as the large box. The bulbs are round and made of clear glass.
Acquisition
Accession
1994.40
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Proctor
Town
Rutland County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1910-1920
Manufacturer
General Electric Company
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Glass, Metal, Cardboard
Entry/Object ID
1994.40.6
Context
Owned by a member of the Partridge family of Proctor, Vermont.
Lighting Fixture
Name/Title
Lighting Fixture
Lexicon
Description
Clear glass light bulb attached to a brass socket. There are two fabric-covered cords extending from the socket.
Acquisition
Accession
1972.29
Relationships
Related Events
Dewey Day
Event
Related Places
Place
Vermont State House
Building
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Glass, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1972.29.1c
Liquid Measure
Name/Title
Liquid Measure
Lexicon
Description
Tin measuring cup. The cup is made from sheet metal pressed into a mold before being rounded to shape. The sides of the cup are molded with three horizontal rings. The upper rim flares outward, and it has an ear-shaped handle.
Acquisition
Accession
1959.37
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1959.37.40
Log Rule
Name/Title
Log Rule
Lexicon
Description
Wooden rule with gradations scored into the edge and numerals applied with indelible black ink. One side bears the mark, "SCRIBNER", and the other says "Made by /C.S. Manchester/March 1889."
Handmade, very likely by a professional log scaler for his own use, The Scribner rule for calculating board feet from logs was invented by an engineer named Scribner.
Handmade, very likely by a professional log scaler for his own use, The Scribner rule for calculating board feet from logs was invented by an engineer named Scribner.
Acquisition
Accession
1975.494
Made/Created
Date made
1889
Manufacturer
C. S. Manchester
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1975.494.12
Context
Made by C. S. Manchester
Log Rule
Name/Title
Log Rule
Lexicon
Description
Log rule with 5 numbering rows, most of which are oriented diagonally. One end of the rule is rounded to act as a handle, and there is a metal plate at the opposite end.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.193
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Paris, Daniel (1856-1923)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Lyndon
Town
Caledonia County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1960.193.1
Context
Owned by Daniel Paris of Lyndon, Vermont
Magnet
Name/Title
Magnet
Lexicon
Description
Magnet consisting of 13 U-shaped pieces of iron clamped between two pieces of brass. The ends of the U-shaped pieces are attached to a rectangular piece of iron that has an iron loop in the center for hanging.
Acquisition
Accession
1958.15
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Davenport, Thomas (1802-1851)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Forestdale
Village
Brandon
Town
Rutland County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Artist Information
Davenport, Thomas (1802-1851), Davenport, Emily Goss (1810-1862)
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Brass
Entry/Object ID
1958.15
Context
Made by Thomas or Emily Davenport who, together, invented the first American DC electric motor in Brandon, Vermont
Magnet
Interpretative Labels
Label
Genl. James Whitelaw was chosen Surveyer General of Vermont, Oct. 1787, being the second Surveyer General, was re-elected every year till 1805, a period of 18 years. In 1783 whilst deputy Surveyor under Ira Allen (the then Surveyer General) he ordered a compass to be made by John Gardner of Glasgow, Scotland, which he received in 1784. This compass with chain, magnet &c. he used during the rest of his life and whilst Surveyor General of the State. At his death in 1829 it came into the possession of his Grandson John B. Whitelaw of Ryegate, VT , then 23 years old, who had learned surveying from his Grandfather, and who followed the profession at various times during his life, lastly in Wisconsin. John B. Whitelaw died in Griggsville, Ills., Dec. 4th 1884 at residence of his sister Susan White, and the identical compass, magnet, chain &c. purchased from John Gardener, sent to Vermont in 1784 and used by General Whitelaw while Surveyor General, is now in possession of his Great Grandson, Geo. P. Whitelaw of St. Louis, Mo. About the year 1864 Thos. Goodwillie of Barnet, VT, read a paper on the life of General Whitelaw before the Historical Society of Vermont at its meeting in St. Johnsbury, in which he suggested acquiring the surveying instruments, considering they would be a valuable addition to their Historical collections. This sketch of Genl. Whitelaws life was published in the Caledonian of St. Johnsbury Nov 18, 1864, and Geo. P. Whitelaw finding a copy of same among his fathers effects, has concluded to offer to donate these Surveying instruments to the Historical Society of the State of Vermont, if they so desire. There is no doubt of the identity of these instruments. The compass having John Gardeners name on the face, and it came direct from Genl. Whitelaw to his Grandson John B. Whitelaw, and who only died in December last, and from him to his son Geo. P. Whitelaw of St. Louis Mo., who makes this offer.
Name/Title
Magnet
Lexicon
Description
U-shaped metal magnet.
Acquisition
Accession
1885.1
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Whitelaw, James
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Ryegate
Town
Caledonia County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1885.1.2
Context
Used by James Whitelaw of Ryegate, Vermont's second Surveyor General.
Web Links and URLs
- James Whitelaw account books, 1775-1869 (bulk 1796-1859).
- James Whitelaw family letters, 1774-1843.
- Expense account of General James Whitelaw, as agent for Scotch farmers who purchased the now town of Ryegate, presented by Oscar L. & Robert H. Whitelaw, St. Louis, MO.
- James Whitelaw journal, 1773-1796.
Manual Typewriter
Name/Title
Manual Typewriter
Lexicon
Description
Black typewriter with the label "REMINGTON RAND" at the center top. The typewriter has round, black keys marked with gold letters and numbers, plus unmarked shift keys and keys for tab, Margin Release, Set, and Clear.
Acquisition
Accession
2010.72
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Cecchini Pharmacy
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Barre City
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Time Period
20th Century
Date made
1945-1950
Manufacturer
Remington Rand
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
2010.72.23
Context
Used at the Cecchini Pharmacy in Barre, Vermont
Marking Gauge
Name/Title
Marking Gauge
Lexicon
Description
Marking gauge consisting of a wooden block clamped on a square wooden dowel. The block loosens with a wooden screw and has a metal tip protruding out of one side.
Acquisition
Accession
1957.13
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Waterbury
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1957.13.10
Context
Found in Waterbury, Vermont in 1957.
Marking Stamp
Name/Title
Marking Stamp
Lexicon
Description
Marking stamp consisting of a metal stamp with a wooden knob handle. The stamps reads, "West Montpelier". The adjustable date stamp screws to the main body of the stamp.
Use
Used to postmark mail
Acquisition
Accession
1953.30
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
May 1865-1866
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Wood, Brass, Rubber
Entry/Object ID
1953.30.2
Marking Stamp
Name/Title
Marking Stamp
Lexicon
Description
Stamp consisting of a rectangular base and turned black-painted wooden knob handle. The adjustable date is entered as "Apr 03, 1935 p.m." with the 3 in "03" inserted backward. The rest of the stamp reads, "Putnamville". It accompanied by a postmarked envelope illustrating the stamp.
Use
Used to postmark mail.
Acquisition
Accession
1953.30
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Putnamville
Village
Middlesex
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1935
Manufacturer
Cooper Stamp Works
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal, Rubber
Entry/Object ID
1953.30.5
Marking Stamp
Name/Title
Marking Stamp
Lexicon
Description
Wooden marking stamp carved on the face with the raised letter "S".
Acquisition
Accession
1946.16
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Rockwell, Simeon Sperry (1815-1901)
Person or Organization
Made/Created
Artist Information
Ford, Frederick (1759-1822)
Artist
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1946.16.2b
Context
Made by Dr. Frederick Ford of Cornwall, Vermont, for Simeon Sperry Rockwell of Cornwall, Vermont.
Marking Stamp
Name/Title
Marking Stamp
Lexicon
Description
Wooden marking stamp carved on the face with the raised word, "Rockwell".
Acquisition
Accession
1946.16
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Rockwell, Simeon Sperry (1815-1901)
Person or Organization
Made/Created
Artist Information
Ford, Frederick (1759-1822)
Artist
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1946.16.2a
Context
Made by Dr. Frederick Ford of Cornwall, Vermont, for Simeon Sperry Rockwell of Cornwall, Vermont.
Match
Name/Title
Match
Lexicon
Description
Wooden stick matches. The matches are partially split, with a small uncut portion at the bottom. The other ends are tapered and tipped with a red substance.
Acquisition
Accession
1975.31
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1975.31.1a-b
Match Holder
Name/Title
Match Holder
Lexicon
Description
Elaborately carved wooden match holder. It is carved in the shape of several curved feathers, with two meeting at the top to form a hole for hanging.
Acquisition
Accession
1965.28
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1965.28
Match Holder
Name/Title
Match Holder
Lexicon
Description
Metal match holder that has two holes so it could be screwed to a wall. It was made by children at the College Moderne et Technique at Montceau Les Mines. It is made of bent and crimped tin.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Tin
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.168
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Match Holder
Name/Title
Match Holder
Lexicon
Description
Black enameled metal match holder. The holder has a hole at the center top for mounting onto a wall. The holder is rectangular with an extension at the bottom that is open at the front. The front has a label that reads, "COMPLIMENTS OF COATES & GOVE / EAST CALAIS, VT. / DEALING IN Standard Merchandise at Honest Prices".
Acquisition
Accession
1959.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Coates & Gove
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
East Calais
Village
Calais
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1911-1920
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1959.63.33
Context
Given away as a promotional item by Coates & Gove, a general store in East Calais, Vermont
Matchbook
Name/Title
Matchbook
Lexicon
Description
Cardboard matchbook printed on the back with the inscription "V for VICTORY" in red and white on a blue ground. The front flap is printed with the inscription, "Buy WAR SAVINGS BONDS and STAMPS" in blue and white on a red ground and inserts beneath a striking strip. There are 4 remaining matches with blue heads.
Acquisition
Accession
1992.21
Made/Created
Date made
1945
Manufacturer
Ohio Match Company
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Paperboard
Entry/Object ID
1992.21
Context
Sold by a grocery store in Middlebury, Vermont, in 1945
Matches
Name/Title
Matches
Lexicon
Description
Wooden stick matches. The matches are connected at one end with masking tap. The other ends are tapered and tipped with a red substance
Acquisition
Accession
1939.2
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Roberts, Luke
Person or Organization
Made/Created
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1939.2a-c
Context
Made at Luke Roberts' mill in Waterbury, Vermont
Matches
Name/Title
Matches
Lexicon
Description
Wooden stick matches. The matches are partially split, with a small uncut portion at the bottom. The other ends are tapered and tipped with a red substance.
Acquisition
Accession
1974.35
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Simonds, Chester (1862-1937)
Person or Organization
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Luke Roberts Mill
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1974.35
Context
Made in the Luke Roberts Mill in Waterbury, Vermont, and owned by Chester Simonds, in Waterbury, Vermont.
Maul
Name/Title
Maul
Lexicon
Description
Wooden post-driver. There are heavy metal bands around both ends of the head, which has blown out outside of the bands. A short wood handle is inserted into the center bottom of the head.
Acquisition
Accession
1947.6
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Grafton
Town
Windham County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1947.6.5
Measuring spoon
Name/Title
Measuring spoon
Description
One white plastic measuring spoon with the rest of the set missing. This is the quarter teaspoon measure. The spoon has a black printed advertisement for "Isabelle Elec. Supply Co., Inc., Roper Appls - So. Barre, VT 476-8787."
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Shirley Campbell Prushko
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Barre City
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Plastic
Entry/Object ID
2012.68.8
Context
The company listed on the spoon is today in business as Isabelle's Lighting. From https://isabelleslighting.com/our-story/
"Isabelle's Lighting Inc. began as Isabelle Electrical Supply Company Inc. in the tough economic times of 1970, in the midst of the Vietnam War. Hector Isabelle started the company with his wife Marilyn from the 1,300 square foot basement turned electrical showroom of their newly built home in Barre, Vermont. Two short years after its start, the business quickly outgrew its place there and was relocated to a 10,000 square foot warehouse in South Barre, Vermont. On September 30, 2002, Hector & Marilyn officially retired all operations to their son, Tom."
"Isabelle's Lighting Inc. began as Isabelle Electrical Supply Company Inc. in the tough economic times of 1970, in the midst of the Vietnam War. Hector Isabelle started the company with his wife Marilyn from the 1,300 square foot basement turned electrical showroom of their newly built home in Barre, Vermont. Two short years after its start, the business quickly outgrew its place there and was relocated to a 10,000 square foot warehouse in South Barre, Vermont. On September 30, 2002, Hector & Marilyn officially retired all operations to their son, Tom."
Measuring spoon
Name/Title
Measuring spoon
Description
A green, plastic spoon for measuring liquid medicines. It advertised "The Medicine Shoppe, 20 So. Main St,, (802) 479-3381."
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Shirley Campbell Prushko
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Barre City
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Safe-T-Spoon
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Plastic
Entry/Object ID
2012.68.9
Context
Medicine Shoppe International was established in 1970, two years after pharmacist Michael Busch founded the first Medicine Shoppe pharmacy in St. Louis, MO. In 1971, the first franchised Medicine Shoppe pharmacy opened. In 1995, Cardinal Health acquired MSI, and in 2003 MSI acquired Medicap Pharmacies Inc. Today, most of Medicine Shoppe’s locations are franchised to individual owners, many of which are also the location’s pharmacist. Busch’s ‘pharmacist-run’ business model has stayed with the company as a way to provide focused service to customers.
An article about the now closed Medicine Shoppe in Barre in the Times Argus in 2020 said, "A fixture on South Main Street for nearly 35 years, The Medicine Shoppe in Barre was owned locally for two decades, but had changed hands at least twice since 2006. At the time it was closed, its listed owner was Barre Pharmacy LLC. Members of the limited liability corporation include Jaimin, Mayur and Tejas Patel, all of New York."
Link: https://www.timesargus.com/news/covid19/long-time-barre-pharmacy-closes-for-good/article_759d2271-b9be-54f6-8bac-77f71f0d96f9.html
An article about the now closed Medicine Shoppe in Barre in the Times Argus in 2020 said, "A fixture on South Main Street for nearly 35 years, The Medicine Shoppe in Barre was owned locally for two decades, but had changed hands at least twice since 2006. At the time it was closed, its listed owner was Barre Pharmacy LLC. Members of the limited liability corporation include Jaimin, Mayur and Tejas Patel, all of New York."
Link: https://www.timesargus.com/news/covid19/long-time-barre-pharmacy-closes-for-good/article_759d2271-b9be-54f6-8bac-77f71f0d96f9.html
Meat Maul
Name/Title
Meat Maul
Lexicon
Description
Wooden mallet with square head. The ends of the head are carved with grooves.
Use
Used to tenderize meat by pounding it
Acquisition
Accession
1952.27
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1952.27
Meat Maul
Name/Title
Meat Maul
Lexicon
Description
Meat tenderizer consisting of a turned piece of wood shaped into a handle on one side and cylinder with zig-zag profile.
Acquisition
Accession
1962.16
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1962.16.5
Meat Maul
Name/Title
Meat Maul
Lexicon
Description
Meat maul consisting of a toothed piece of metal attached to a wooden handle.
Use
Used to tenderize cuts of meat prior to cooking.
Acquisition
Accession
1955.17
Entry/Object ID
1955.17
Context
Proposed for deaccession due to condition and lack of Vermont use connections.
Medical Case
Name/Title
Medical Case
Lexicon
Description
Leather case containing surgical instruments. There are 16 pieces plus needles and thread. The case folds out with four flaps and secures with two sets of metal snaps. The interior is lined with red fabric.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.8
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Grover, William Augustus, Vermont Medical College
Related Places
,
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Leather
Entry/Object ID
1950.8.2a-q
Context
Owned by Dr. William A. Grover. Grover studied at Vermont Medical College in Woodstock, Vermont, in 1842, then travelled to California to practice in 1849.
Medical Case
Name/Title
Medical Case
Lexicon
Description
Red leather wallet containing medical instruments. The wallet closes with a central tab that inserts under a narrow flap. The wallet opens to reveal a blue leather lining with a strip across the center, sewn into sections to hold medical instruments.
Acquisition
Accession
1959.40
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Gilbert, Payne (1789-1849)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Tinmouth
Town
Rutland County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Leather, Tortoiseshell, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1959.40.12a-h
Context
Owned by Dr. Payne Gilbert in Vermont
Medical Case
Name/Title
Medical Case
Lexicon
Description
Leather tool roll with miscellaneous blades and lances. The roll consists of an outer layer of light leather and a lining of dark leather. Across the center of the lining is a strip of dark leather, sewn down at intervals to create tubes or pockets. Bladed tools with tortoiseshell handles are inserted into the pockets. There are leather flaps at both the top and bottom, and the case closes by rolling it up.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.191
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Benson, Amori (1799-1876)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Landgrove
Town
Bennington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Leather, Metal, Tortoiseshell
Entry/Object ID
1960.191.1a-g
Context
Used by Dr. Amori Benson in Landgrove, Vermont
Medical Instrument Case
Name/Title
Medical Instrument Case
Lexicon
Description
Metal surgical instruments in a brown canvas roll.
Acquisition
Accession
1966.44
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Harriman, Frederick Whitmore (1888-1940)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Cotton, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1966.44.3a-j
Context
Used by Doctor Frederick Whitmore Harriman of Montpelier, Vermont
Medical Instrument Case
Name/Title
Medical Instrument Case
Lexicon
Description
Small, tri-fold brown canvas medical instrument case. The front flap secures with 2 metal snaps.
Acquisition
Accession
1966.44
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Harriman, Frederick Whitmore (1888-1940)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Cotton, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1966.44.4a-b
Context
Used by Doctor Frederick Whitmore Harriman of Montpelier, Vermont
Medical Kit
Name/Title
Medical Kit
Lexicon
Description
Black leather satchel containing two glasses frames (one with one lens), a small round wooden box, and four tortoiseshell knife cases.
Acquisition
Accession
1943.2
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Hathaway, Clarence L. (1846-1930)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Cabot
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1880-1920
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Tortoiseshell, Leather, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1943.2a-g
Context
Used by Dr. Hathaway of Cabot, Vermont
Medicine Bottle
Name/Title
Medicine Bottle
Lexicon
Description
Small, turned unfinished wooden medicine bottle with a cork stopper. There is a paper label printed with, "A SURE CURE FOR/That Distressed Feeling/DIRECTION/TAKE ONCE MORNING AND NIGHT".
Acquisition
Accession
2020.22
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.85
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Medicine Bottle
Name/Title
Medicine Bottle
Lexicon
Description
Small, unfinished wooden medicine bottle with a wooden stopper. The bottle has a simple molding at the top, and the remains of a paper label showing the inscription, "CO., Inc./MANUFACTURERS".
Acquisition
Accession
2020.22
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.86
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Medicine Bottle
Name/Title
Medicine Bottle
Lexicon
Description
Cylindrical, turned wooden pill bottle or box.
Acquisition
Accession
2020.22
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.87ab
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Medicine Bottle
Name/Title
Medicine Bottle
Lexicon
Description
Small, turned wooden medicine bottle with a wooden stopper. It has a white paper label saying, "Will's English Pills" and directions for taking them.
Acquisition
Accession
2020.22
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.95
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Medicine Bottle
Name/Title
Medicine Bottle
Lexicon
Description
Cylindrical, turned wooden pill bottle or box.
Acquisition
Accession
2020.22
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.97ab
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Medicine Case
Name/Title
Medicine Case
Lexicon
Description
Rectangular, black leather medicine case. The top and front panels open to show an interior that is lined with purple velvet and has shaped compartments for holding glass medicine bottles. The main body has 10 spaces for holding round vials, and 6 spaces for holding slightly large square-bodied bottles. The front panel has a central leather strap stitched into 15 loops for holding narrow vials. The vials and bottles contain a variety of tablets, powders, and liquid residue. The vials are sealed with corks, and the bottles are sealed with glass stoppers. Many of the containers have typed labels on paper.
Acquisition
Accession
1991.32
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Packer, John Quincy Adams (1821-1893)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Marshfield
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Leather, Glass, Cork, Metal, Silk
Entry/Object ID
1991.32.1
Context
Used by John Quincy Adams Packer, a homeopathic physician in Marshfield, Vermont.
Medicine Case
Name/Title
Medicine Case
Lexicon
Description
This small leather case holds several glass vials, some of which contain various substances, and each vial has been meticulously labeled. The case is trifold with an extra flap on one side over the bottles. The bottles are secured into a leather strap that is sewn into loops at intervals.
Acquisition
Accession
1975.22
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Bill, Eliphalet Mason, MD (1775-1854)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Orange
Town
Orange County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1840
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Leather, Glass, Cork, Paper, Silk
Entry/Object ID
1975.22
Context
Used by Dr. Eliphalet Mason Bill in Orange, Vermont
Medicine Case
Name/Title
Medicine Case
Lexicon
Description
Black leather doctor's bag with short handles and brass clasp. The bag contains paper envelopes, glass vials, glass bottles, and a metal tube filled with various drugs.
Acquisition
Accession
1966.44
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Whitmore, John (1819-1885)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Hebron
City
New Hampshire
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1855
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Leather, Glass, Paper, Brass
Entry/Object ID
1966.44.1
Context
Used by Doctor John Whitmore in Hebron, New Hampshire.
Medicine Case
Name/Title
Medicine Case
Lexicon
Description
Black, bi-fold leather medicine case lined with purple velvet. The interior is shaped to hold glass vials. The vials still present contain the remnants of various powdered drugs.
Acquisition
Accession
1966.44
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Whitmore, John (1819-1885)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Hebron
City
New Hampshire
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1855
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Leather, Glass, Silk, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1966.44.2a-l
Context
Used by Doctor John Whitmore in Hebron, New Hampshire.
Milk Can
Name/Title
Milk Can
Lexicon
Description
Quart-size tin milk can with lid. The can is cylindrical with an applied handle.
Acquisition
Accession
1957.3
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1957.3.6
Context
Proposed for deaccession due to condition and lack of Vermont use connections.
Milk Can
Name/Title
Milk Can
Lexicon
Description
Tin cream or milk can. The top of the cover is stamped with the mark, "Franklin Co. Cry. Assoc. / St. Albans, VT." The sloping portion of the can is marked, "FCCA" in large brass letters. Each handle is marked "IRON CLAD".
Acquisition
Accession
1981.9
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Fairfield
Town
Franklin County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1919-1939
Manufacturer
Franklin County Creamery Association
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1981.9.1
Context
Made in St. Albans, Vermont and used in Fairfield, Vermont.
Milk Can
Name/Title
Milk Can
Lexicon
Description
Copper milk can. The can has two U-shaped handles. The top opening comes inward at the neck, then flares outward.
Acquisition
Accession
1959.37
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Copper
Entry/Object ID
1959.37.53
Milk Pan
Name/Title
Milk Pan
Lexicon
Description
Tin milk pan with a round base and flaring sides form of 4 sheets of tin.
Acquisition
Accession
1957.3
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Tin
Entry/Object ID
1957.3.15
Milk Pan
Name/Title
Milk Pan
Lexicon
Description
Round milk settling pan with with flared sides. The sides are pieced from five sheets.
Acquisition
Accession
1976.43
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Tin
Entry/Object ID
1976.43.217
Milk Pan
Name/Title
Milk Pan
Lexicon
Description
Round milk settling pan with with flared sides. The sides are pieced from five sheets.
Acquisition
Accession
1976.43
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Tin
Entry/Object ID
1976.43.216
Milk Pan
Name/Title
Milk Pan
Lexicon
Description
Round milk settling pan with with flared sides. The sides are pieced from four sheets.
Acquisition
Accession
1976.43
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Tin
Entry/Object ID
1976.43.218
Milking Pail
Name/Title
Milking Pail
Lexicon
Description
Tin milking pail with strainer lip. One side of the pail has a wide spout, set beneath the strainer lip. There is a handle at the bottom of the opposite side for pouring, and a wire handle across the top for carrying.
Acquisition
Accession
1963.3
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Batchelder, Orvis Burton (1826-1911)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Barre City
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Tin
Entry/Object ID
1963.3.1
Context
Likely used by Orvis Burton Batchelder near Barre, Vermont
Milking Piggin
Name/Title
Milking Piggin
Lexicon
Description
Copper milking piggin consisting of a cup on a long metal handle. The cup is flared toward the base, and shaped at the top for pouring. The pouring spout is set perpendicular to the handle.
Acquisition
Accession
1958.1
Entry/Object ID
1958.1.1432
Context
Proposed for deaccession due to condition and lack of Vermont use connections.
Miner's Pan
Name/Title
Miner's Pan
Lexicon
Description
Deep-sided circular miner's pan. The reverse has a partially extant makers mark, the remains of which read, "EXT ... Ac... M... Nickel Ste ..."
Acquisition
Accession
2003.47
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Nuquist, Andrew E. (1905-1975)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Plymouth
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1958-1972
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
2003.47.2
Context
Used by Andrew E. Nuquist to pan for gold in the Plymouth, Vermont area.
Miniature Pail
Name/Title
Miniature Pail
Lexicon
Description
Miniature round metal bucket with a metal lid. The bucket has a U-shaped wire handle that connects on opposite sides of the rim and hinges to go above the bucket. The lid has a round wire handle at the center.
Acquisition
Accession
1939.5
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Dike, Jane, Knight, Aldis Edward (1818-1890)
Related Places
Place
Starksboro
Town
Addison County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1850
Materials
Material
Tin
Entry/Object ID
1939.5.3a-b
Context
Used by Jane Dike in Starksboro, Vermont
Mirror
Name/Title
Mirror
Lexicon
Description
Small, circular hand mirror with a printed metal back. The back is printed with an illustration of a woman playing an upright piano with a young girl seated beside her and a man behind her. Surrounding the illustration is the inscription, "PIANOS Inner-Player Pianos / Wellington Conover / CABLE Kingsbury / Bailey's Music Parlors, Factory Distributors ST. JOHNSBURY, VT."
Acquisition
Accession
2004.64
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Bailey's Music Parlors
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
St. Johnsbury
Town
Caledonia County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1930
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Celluloid, Glass
Entry/Object ID
2004.64.3
Context
Produced to advertise Bailey's Music Parlors in St. Johnsbury, Vermont
Mirror
Name/Title
Mirror
Lexicon
Description
Rectangular hand mirror with a printed celluloid back. The back is printed with an image of a woman standing beside a writing desk. There are three shoes on the desk. To the right of the woman is the label, "F. M. GOULD BURLINGTON, VT." Along the bottom is the label, "Dorothy Dodd SHOES".
Acquisition
Accession
2004.64
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
F. M. Gould, Dorothy Dodd Shoes
Related Places
Place
Burlington
City
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1915
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Celluloid, Glass
Entry/Object ID
2004.64.4
Context
Produced to advertise F. M. Gould in Burlington, Vermont, as a distributor of Dorothy Dodd shoes.
Mirror
Name/Title
Mirror
Lexicon
Description
Small hand mirror with wooden frame. The frame and handle are carved as one. The mirror is oval.
Acquisition
Accession
1969.1
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1969.1.18
Miter-Box Saw
Name/Title
Miter-Box Saw
Lexicon
Description
Saw and miter-box consisting of a handsaw inserted through a metal mount attached to two perpendicular wooden boards. There is a paper label on the backside of the miter-box that says it is a Perfection Miter Box, manufactured by Union Hardware Co. of Torrington, Conn. USA. It lists two patent dates: Jan. 8, 1901 and Dec. 23, 1902. Underneath this information are directions for use of this tool. The word "Perfection" is also found on the metal device that holds the saw in place. On the top of the saw blade are the words, "Cast steel, Henry Disston and Sons, Philadelphia and Warranted." A large screw head on the wooden handle has the company name - H. Disston & Sons and an abbreviation for Philadelphia - "Philada."
Acquisition
Accession
1994.51
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Gassette, Joseph A. (1861-1930)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Burlington
City
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1902
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Iron, Steel
Entry/Object ID
1994.51.2
Context
Used by Joseph A. Gassette of Burlington, Vermont
Molding
Name/Title
Molding
Lexicon
Description
Plaster cast of a section of crown molding.
Acquisition
Accession
2014.18
Relationships
Related Places
,
Made/Created
Date made
1965-1970
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Plaster
Entry/Object ID
2014.18.2
Context
Cast from the molding that was used in the Pavilion Hotel in Montpelier, Vermont
Molding Plane
Name/Title
Molding Plane
Lexicon
Description
Molding plane with wooden box-body. The box has an extended sole and shaped wedge.
Acquisition
Accession
1944.7
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1944.7.11e
Molding Plane
Name/Title
Molding Plane
Lexicon
Description
Saw-handled wood plane. The plane has a metal lip on the bottom so that the blade runs evenly with the edge of the wood.
Acquisition
Accession
1951.6
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Larkin, Dexter Trow (1833-1911)
Person or Organization
Related Places
,
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1951.6.1b
Context
Used by Dexter Trow Larkin to make cases for the Vermont State Cabinet (the precursor to the Vermont History Museum)
Molding Plane
Name/Title
Molding Plane
Lexicon
Description
Tool for making a variety of beaded edges in wood. The tool is made of brass, and the handle is made of polished wood. The circular blade has many indentations and turns when the thumbscrew is released. The fence on the bottom of the tool acts as a guide. The tool bears a paper label reading, "Windsor Hand Bead/Pat. March 10, 1885/Pat. for imp. allowed May 6, 1885/Pool, Williams & Co., Windsor, Vt.".
Use
Used to carve molded beads into wood. The craftsman would hold the two side handles and pull the tool toward himself.
Acquisition
Accession
1975.494
Made/Created
Date made
1885
Manufacturer
Pool, Williams & Co.
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Brass
Entry/Object ID
1975.494.1
Context
Made by Pool, Williams, & Co. in Windsor, Vermont
Molding Plane
Name/Title
Molding Plane
Lexicon
Description
Saw-handled wood plane. The plane has lip on the bottom so that the blade runs evenly with the edge of the wood.
Acquisition
Accession
1951.6
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Larkin, Dexter Trow (1833-1911)
Person or Organization
Related Places
,
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1951.6.1a
Context
Used by Dexter Trow Larkin to make cases for the Vermont State Cabinet (the precursor to the Vermont History Museum)
Molding Plane
Name/Title
Molding Plane
Lexicon
Description
Molding plane with wooden box-body. The box has an extended sole and shaped wedge.
Acquisition
Accession
1975.494
Made/Created
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1975.494.2
Context
Made in Jamaica, Vermont
Molding Plane
Name/Title
Molding Plane
Lexicon
Description
Molding plane consisting of a wooden body, metal chisel blade, and 2 wooden wedges. The body is carved with a large handle, similar in shape to a saw handle.
Acquisition
Accession
1944.7
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1944.7.11f
Mole Trap
Name/Title
Mole Trap
Lexicon
Description
Metal mole trap. The trap consists of a U-shaped frame with a spring-loaded central pole. At the bottom end up the pole is a rectangular attachment with 6 sharp tines.
Acquisition
Accession
1976.33
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1976.33.37
Mortar
Name/Title
Mortar
Lexicon
Description
Large, irregularly shaped ground stone mortar. It is formed from a flat stone with a dished area that is very smooth.
Use
Used as a base or receptacle to grind materials, such as food or spices.
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Essex
Town
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.400
Context
Collected in Essex, Vermont
Mortar and Pestle
Name/Title
Mortar and Pestle
Description
Carved wood mortar and pestle.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.25
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Northfield
Town
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Pestle
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1964.25.3a-b
Mortar and Pestle
Name/Title
Mortar and Pestle
Description
Large wooden mortar and pestle. The mortar is turned with horizontal scribe lines around the exterior. The pestle flares outward toward the base.
Acquisition
Accession
1954.40
Entry/Object ID
1954.40.3a-b
Mortar and Pestle
Name/Title
Mortar and Pestle
Lexicon
Description
Carved wood mortar and pestle.
Acquisition
Accession
1947.6
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Barrett, John (1776-1856)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Grafton
Town
Windham County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Mortar
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1947.6.8gg
Context
Owned by John Barrett of Grafton, Vermont. Barrett served in the Vermont Senate and owned a shop in Grafton.
Mortar and Pestle
Name/Title
Mortar and Pestle
Description
Large wooden mortar and pestle.
Acquisition
Accession
1932.4
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Galusha, Jonas (1753–1834)
Person or Organization
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1932.4.2a-b
Context
Owned by Jonas Galusha, the sixth and eighth Governor of Vermont.
Mortar and Pestle
Name/Title
Mortar and Pestle
Lexicon
Description
White marble mortar and pestle set. The mortar is a round bowl with high sides. A semi-circle is carved into the interior edge of rim to create a pouring spout; the exterior edge of the rim is not shaped around the divot. The pestle is made in two parts: the marble grinder and a turned wooden handle.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.65
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Marble, Wood
Entry/Object ID
1960.65.1a-b
Motion Picture Camera
Name/Title
Motion Picture Camera
Lexicon
Description
Kodak home movie camera and case. The camera is rectangular and covered in black leather. A small, round metal lens sticks out from the front. At the base of the lens is a pointed mechanism for adjusting the aperture; the mechanism sticks out to indicate the f-stop on a metal chart mounted to the body of the camera. A glass viewfinder is inset into the upper left corner of the front, viewable from a glass lens at the top of the camera. There is also a pop-up metal viewfinder. A short leather handle stretches across the length of the top. The right side of the camera has a metal crank for advancing the film inside the camera. The left side of the camera has a latch for opening up the side. The camera is held in a carrying case covered on the exterior with black leather and the interior with brown wool felt.
Acquisition
Accession
2021.22
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Kirk, Gertrude Mackie (1895-1984), Kirk, Kenneth Johnson, Sr. (1894-1981)
Related Places
Place
Barre City
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1920-1930
Manufacturer
Eastman Kodak Co.
Materials
Material
Metal, Glass, Leather, Wool
Entry/Object ID
2021.22.1a-b
Context
Used by Kenneth J. Kirk, Sr., and Gertrude Mackie Kirk in Barre, Vermont
Mousetrap
Name/Title
Mousetrap
Lexicon
Description
Mousetrap consisting of a wooden box with a wire-hinged lid. There is a wood protrusion on one side with a metal-wrapped side. The metal has a U-shaped opening that leads into the interior of the box. There is a wire barrier inside the opening that pushes upward, allowing a mouse in but not out. One side of the box is left open, clad in metal with oval holes.
Acquisition
Accession
1954.40
Made/Created
Date made
1876-1900
Manufacturer
Lovell Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Metal, Wood
Entry/Object ID
1954.40.5
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Mousetrap
Name/Title
Mousetrap
Lexicon
Description
Mousetrap consisting of a cage and wheel. The cage is covered with a wire grate. There is a hinged door on one side of the cage, and a door leading to an enclosed round portion (wheel) on the other.
Acquisition
Accession
1947.6
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Barrett, John (1776-1856)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Grafton
Town
Windham County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1947.6.8c
Context
Owned by John Barrett of Grafton, Vermont. Barrett served in the Vermont Senate and owned a shop in Grafton.
Nail
Name/Title
Nail
Lexicon
Description
Large nail with the number 30 molded into the head.
Use
Used to record the date of repairs of railroad tracks.
Acquisition
Accession
2021.5
Made/Created
Date made
1930
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
2021.5.18
Nail
Name/Title
Nail
Lexicon
Description
Cut nail with half of the head broken off. There is residue of white tape on side. There is white paint on top of head.
Acquisition
Accession
1946.12
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1810-1890
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Iron
Entry/Object ID
1946.12
Context
Taken from the Cadwell House in Montpelier, Vermont. The Cadwell House stood on Main Street at the site of the current Blanchard Block. Both Lafayette and James Monroe were entertained there.
Nail
Name/Title
Nail
Lexicon
Description
Cut nail. The nail has a round head and tubular shaft that is forged into a curved point at the end.
Acquisition
Accession
1946.14
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Iron
Entry/Object ID
1946.14
Context
Taken from the Pitkin House in Montpelier, Vermont.
Nail
Name/Title
Nail
Lexicon
Description
Large nail with the number 31 molded into its head.
Use
Used to record the date of repairs of railroad tracks.
Acquisition
Accession
2021.5
Made/Created
Date made
1931
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
2021.5.19
Nail
Name/Title
Nail
Lexicon
Description
Large nail with the number 32 molded into its head.
Use
Used to record the date of repairs of railroad tracks.
Acquisition
Accession
2021.5
Made/Created
Date made
1932
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
2021.5.21
Nail
Name/Title
Nail
Lexicon
Description
Large nail with the number 47 molded into the head.
Use
Used to record the date of repairs of railroad tracks.
Acquisition
Accession
2021.5
Made/Created
Date made
1947
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
2021.5.23
Nail
Name/Title
Nail
Lexicon
Description
Large nail with the number 31 molded into its head.
Use
Used to record the date of repairs of railroad tracks.
Acquisition
Accession
2021.5
Made/Created
Date made
1931
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
2021.5.20
Nail
Name/Title
Nail
Lexicon
Description
Three wrought iron nails. Each nail has a rose head. The long nail is significantly curved.
Acquisition
Accession
1969.35
Relationships
Related Events
American Revolutionary War
Event
Related Places
Place
Mount Independence
Building
Orwell
Town
Addison County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Time Period
18th Century
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Iron
Entry/Object ID
1969.35.6a-c
Context
Taken from Mount Independence, a Revolutionary War fort site.
Nail
Name/Title
Nail
Lexicon
Description
Large nail with the number 29 molded into the head.
Use
Used to record the date of repairs of railroad tracks.
Acquisition
Accession
2021.5
Made/Created
Date made
1929
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
2021.5.17
Nail
Name/Title
Nail
Lexicon
Description
Large nail with the number 22 molded into the head.
Use
Used to record the date of repairs of railroad tracks.
Acquisition
Accession
2021.5
Made/Created
Date made
1922
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
2021.5.15
Nail
Name/Title
Nail
Lexicon
Description
Large nail with the number 32 molded into its head.
Use
Used to record the date of repairs of railroad tracks.
Acquisition
Accession
2021.5
Made/Created
Date made
1932
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
2021.5.22
Nail
Name/Title
Nail
Lexicon
Description
Large nail with the number 29 molded into the head.
Use
Used to record the date of repairs of railroad tracks.
Acquisition
Accession
2021.5
Made/Created
Date made
1929
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
2021.5.16
Napkin Holder
Name/Title
Napkin Holder
Lexicon
Description
Wooden napkin holder with the fan-tailed bird carvings attached on either side. The sides also have carvings in the wood of round flowers with leaves. The sides are attached to the base with screws. These carvings are made from one piece of cedar, which is then fanned out to form the tail.
Acquisition
Accession
2012.23
Made/Created
Artist Information
Nutting, Chester (1900-1975)
Artist
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
2012.23.12
Context
Made by Chester Nutting of Danville, Vermont
Napkin Rings
Name/Title
Napkin Rings
Lexicon
Description
4 carved wooden napkin rings. They are carved with floral vines over a mottled ground.
Acquisition
Accession
2023.14
Ethnography
Made/Created
Artist Information
Santo, Pasquale "Patsy" (1893-1975)
Artist
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
2023.14.6a-d
Context
Made by Pasquale "Patsy" Santo of Rutland, Vermont.
Navigational Rule
Interpretative Labels
Label
Navigational Scales
Used by James Whitelaw (1748 - 1829), Vermont’s second Surveyor General
Ryegate, VT
Gift of George P. Whitelaw, 1885.1.4ab
James Whitelaw was born in Scotland, and came to America in 1773 as a land scout for the Scotch American Company of Farmers. He worked and traveled in several different colonies, but settled in Ryegate, Vermont. In 1787 he became Vermont’s second Surveyor General. In this capacity he was responsible for completing accurate local surveys of towns and counties.
Whitelaw’s work is central to the new settlers’ process of dividing the Vermont landscape for private ownership and development. Mapmaking is a process of definition: Whitelaw and others like him were projecting their own vision of Vermont’s landscape. That vision emphasized European-style agriculture, certain kinds of “productive” wild animals, and left no room for the catamount.
Name/Title
Navigational Rule
Lexicon
Description
Straight metal ruler engraved with horizontal, vertical, and diagonal lines marking different scales.
Acquisition
Accession
1885.1
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Whitelaw, James
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Ryegate
Town
Caledonia County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1885.1.4a
Context
Used by James Whitelaw of Ryegate, Vermont's second Surveyor General.
Navigational Scale
Interpretative Labels
Label
Navigational Scales
Used by James Whitelaw (1748 - 1829), Vermont’s second Surveyor General
Ryegate, VT
Gift of George P. Whitelaw, 1885.1.4ab
James Whitelaw was born in Scotland, and came to America in 1773 as a land scout for the Scotch American Company of Farmers. He worked and traveled in several different colonies, but settled in Ryegate, Vermont. In 1787 he became Vermont’s second Surveyor General. In this capacity he was responsible for completing accurate local surveys of towns and counties.
Whitelaw’s work is central to the new settlers’ process of dividing the Vermont landscape for private ownership and development. Mapmaking is a process of definition: Whitelaw and others like him were projecting their own vision of Vermont’s landscape. That vision emphasized European-style agriculture, certain kinds of “productive” wild animals, and left no room for the catamount.
Name/Title
Navigational Scale
Lexicon
Description
Hinged ivory ruler. The ruler is hinged at the center with a round brass hinge. Each side is engraved with lines measuring 4 different scales.
Acquisition
Accession
1885.1
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Whitelaw, James
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Ryegate
Town
Caledonia County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Metal, Ivory
Entry/Object ID
1885.1.4b
Context
Used by James Whitelaw of Ryegate, Vermont's second Surveyor General.
Navigational Telescope
Name/Title
Navigational Telescope
Lexicon
Description
Spyglass, or expanding monocular consisting of 2 interlocking brass cylinders. There is a glass lens in one end, and an eyepiece in the other.
Acquisition
Accession
2009.29
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Moore, Thomas (1756-1842)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Chelsea
Town
Orange County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1785
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Brass, Glass
Entry/Object ID
2009.29.1
Context
Said to have been used by Thomas Moore, one of the first white settlers of Chelsea, Vermont.
Needle Case
Interpretative Labels
Label
Nathaniel Burbank of South Walden, Vermont wen to sea in 1858 and didn't return home until after the end of the Civil War. The logbook was kept of his first voyage aboard the Joseph Grinnell, which sailed for the Pacific Ocean out fo Bedford, Massachusetts on June 18, 1858 under William Thomas as Master. Burbank made his awls from whalebone and drew the picture of his prey, the Sperm whale. Throughout his voyage he would stamp the book with a whale for a capture and a whale's tail for one that got away.
Burbank's written accounts of his whaling career end in 1862. His accounts in this book continued in 1872 listing produce from and work on his Vermont farm.
Name/Title
Needle Case
Lexicon
Description
Wooden cylindrical needle case covered with rope. The rope exterior is fitted tightly over the wooden interior. The pieces fit together at the center.
Acquisition
Accession
1994.41
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Walden
Town
Caledonia County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Artist Information
Burbank, Nathaniel (1828-1913)
Artist
Date made
circa 1860
Materials
Material
Rope
Entry/Object ID
1994.41.4a-d
Context
Made and/or owned by Nathaniel Burbank of South Walden, Vermont.
Needlework Basket
Name/Title
Needlework Basket
Lexicon
Description
Wood and cloth sewing or knitting basket. Dark, wooden arms hinge shut. Blue patterned cloth forms the sack, which is lined in solid blue material. Also two cloth handles.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Paper, Leather
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.126
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Needlework Box
Name/Title
Needlework Box
Lexicon
Description
Octagonal leather sewing box. There are two small leather carrying straps, tied together at the center with a strip of brocaded silk. The interior has been relined with 1960s fabric.
Acquisition
Accession
1963.30
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Jericho Center
Village
Jericho
Town
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1860
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Leather
Entry/Object ID
1963.30
Context
Used in Jericho Center, Vermont
Needlework Box
Name/Title
Needlework Box
Lexicon
Description
This purple box features a top that is embossed with the words "Sewing-Box" and adorned with an illustration of a woman's face. Surrounding this design is a black, art nouveau floral border. Upon opening the box, the interior is lined with a vibrant shade of red. It contains several compartments for organizing sewing supplies. Within these compartments, one can find scissors, various threads, hooks, and other miscellaneous sewing notions.
Acquisition
Accession
1979.3
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cardboard, Artificial Leather, Paper, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1979.3
Niddy-Noddy
Name/Title
Niddy-Noddy
Lexicon
Description
Wooden niddy noddy consisting of a turned central bar with slightly triangular crossbars at each end. The crossbars are offset perpendicularly from each other. Each crossbar has a raised scroll carved into each end. One of the bars is marked, "LN 75".
Acquisition
Accession
1952.40
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1952.40.20
Context
Proposed for deaccession due to condition and lack of Vermont use connections.
Niddy-Noddy
Name/Title
Niddy-Noddy
Lexicon
Description
Wooden niddy noddy consisting of a turned central bar with slightly triangular crossbars at each end. The crossbars are offset perpendicularly from each other. Each crossbar has a raised scroll carved into each end.
Use
Used to wind skeins of yarn.
Acquisition
Accession
1957.3
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1957.3.5
Context
Proposed for deaccession due to condition and lack of Vermont use connections.
Niddy-Noddy
Name/Title
Niddy-Noddy
Lexicon
Description
Wooden niddy noddy consisting of a turned central bar with slightly triangular crossbars at each end. The crossbars are offset perpendicularly from each other. One crossbar has a raised scroll carved into each end.
Use
Used to wind skeins of yarn.
Acquisition
Accession
1954.42
Entry/Object ID
1954.42.5
Context
4 in collection; chose to keep this 1 as RepEx.
Niddy-Noddy
Name/Title
Niddy-Noddy
Lexicon
Description
Wooden niddy noddy consisting of a turned central bar with slightly triangular crossbars at each end. The crossbars are offset perpendicularly from each other. Each crossbar has a raised scroll carved into each end.
Use
Used to wind skeins of yarn.
Acquisition
Accession
1957.32
Entry/Object ID
1957.32
Context
Proposed for deaccession due to condition and lack of Vermont use connections.
Oilcan
Name/Title
Oilcan
Lexicon
Description
Wooden barrel for holding kerosene. It has a solid top with a small, circular hole covered by a screw-on seal. There is a metal spigot at the bottom of one side.
Acquisition
Accession
1962.29
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1962.29
Open Scorper
Name/Title
Open Scorper
Lexicon
Description
Open scorper consisting of a metal blade set perpendicular to a wooden handle.
Acquisition
Accession
1957.13
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Waterbury
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Entry/Object ID
1957.13.11
Context
Found in the basement of a store in Waterbury, Vermont
Outside Calipers
Name/Title
Outside Calipers
Lexicon
Description
Large metal calipers. The arms of the calipers are connected at one end around a metal post, creating a hinge. The arms flare outward dramatically, creating a circle when closed.
Acquisition
Accession
1947.5
Made/Created
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Iron
Entry/Object ID
1947.5
Oxshoe
Name/Title
Oxshoe
Lexicon
Description
Oxshoe consisting of two pieces. Each piece is curved inward, forming a U when placed together. There are rectangular holes along the outer edge. One side is marked, "Atwater 3" and the other is marked "Ate 3". In both instances, the 3 is backwards.
Acquisition
Accession
1959.47
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Walden
Town
Caledonia County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1860
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1959.47ab
Context
Worn by oxen on Walden, Vermont, while logging
Oxshoe
Name/Title
Oxshoe
Lexicon
Description
2-part oxshoe. Each half is shaped like an apostrophe.
Acquisition
Accession
1969.5
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Mount Independence
Building
Orwell
Town
Addison County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall (each)
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1969.5.3
Context
Found in Mount Independence, Orwell, Vermont, in 1967.
Pack Basket
Name/Title
Pack Basket
Lexicon
Description
Large basket with webbing straps for carrying on a person's back. The basket is a rounded rectangle shape with one side concave. Khaki webbing is wrapped around the top of the basket and hung with two long straps that stretch from front to back around the bottom of the pack in order to be worn over a person's shoulders, like a backpack. The straps are adjustable at the front of the pack via metal buckles.
Acquisition
Accession
1987.18
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Mould, Fred, Green Mountain Club
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Ash Splint, Cotton
Entry/Object ID
1987.18.1
Context
Used by Fred Mould, a founding member of the Sterling Section of the Green Mountain Club.
Padlock
Name/Title
Padlock
Lexicon
Description
Large metal padlock, painted gold. The lock has a central keyhole with a central post.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.142
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Iron
Entry/Object ID
1960.142
Paint Brush
Name/Title
Paint Brush
Lexicon
Description
Paintbrush with an unfinished wooden handle and black bristles. The wide section of bristles are secured to the handle with a band of silver-toned metal.
Acquisition
Accession
2020.22
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1944-circa 1945
Manufacturer
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.79
Context
Made by Baker Brush Company in Brandon, VT
Paint Brush
Name/Title
Paint Brush
Lexicon
Description
Narrow paintbrush with an unfinished handle and light-colored bristles. The bristles are attached to the handle with a silver-toned strip of metal. The handle is marked in pencil with the words "Henry Mackie/ Newton Thompson Brandon 1950s/80s".
Acquisition
Accession
2020.22
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1944-circa 1945
Manufacturer
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.80
Context
Made by Baker Brush Company in Brandon, VT
Paint Roller
Name/Title
Paint Roller
Lexicon
Description
Paint roller on metal handle. The roller is peach-colored fibers attached to a cardboard roll. The roll is slid onto a mental paint roller handle with a plastic grip.
Acquisition
Accession
2020.22
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1944-circa 1945
Manufacturer
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
Materials
Material
Metal, Cardboard, Nylon, Plastic
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.77
Context
Made by Baker Brush Company in Brandon, VT
Paint Roller
Name/Title
Paint Roller
Lexicon
Description
Paint roller brush consisting of a tube of cardboard with fuzzy, yellow/salmon-colored fibers applied around the outside.
Acquisition
Accession
2020.22
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1944-circa 1945
Manufacturer
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.78
Context
Made by Baker Brush Company in Brandon, VT
Paint Tray
Name/Title
Paint Tray
Lexicon
Description
Metal tray used for paint rollers. The top of the tray is stained with black and brown paint.
Acquisition
Accession
2020.22
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1944-circa 1945
Manufacturer
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.81
Context
Made by Baker Brush Company in Brandon, VT
Paper Clips
Name/Title
Paper Clips
Lexicon
Description
Two metal paper clips consisting of an oval outer portion and an inner tab (now broken off). Each clip is stamped from sheet metal. Each is stamped with the inscription, "PAT. JAN. 30, '94".
Acquisition
Accession
1945.41
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1894
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall (each)
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1945.41.2ab
Context
Salvaged from the Arsenal Fire in Montpelier, Vermont, on September 1, 1945. The Vermont Arsenal building burned down after being struck by lightning.
Paper Clips
Name/Title
Paper Clips
Lexicon
Description
Two wire paper clips. The clips are made from metal wire bent into a triangular pretzel shape.
Acquisition
Accession
1955.26
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Ridlon, John Frederick (1852-1936)
Person or Organization
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1955.26a-b
Patent Model
Interpretative Labels
Label
Patent Model, ca. 1878
George H. Soule Company
St. Albans, VT
Metal
Gift of Cary H. Keith, 1985.21.1a-c
George Henry Soule was born on a farm in Fairfield in 1865, and after attending Goddard Seminary in Barre, returned to take over his family’s maple sugaring operations. By 1905, the Soule family farm was one of the largest maple producers in New England, with as many as 8,000 taps.
Soule began experimenting with sugaring technology in the 1890s, and soon sought a series of patents for various inventions including evaporators, sap spouts, and other equipment for gathering sap. Many of his designs were produced by other companies, but in 1915 he formed his own company to manufacture his products.
The “King” Evaporator (possibly a nod to Soule’s nickname “Maple Sugar King”) was the Soule company’s signature model and featured a number of innovations. Soule himself passed away in 1937, but the Soule Company continued to produce maple equipment through the 20th century.
Maple has long been one of Vermont’s most important export products, and Soule’s life and work aligned perfectly with the shift away from a maple sugar-based market to a liquid maple syrup market. That shift required innovation and creativity, and made a permanent mark on Vermont’s economy and image.
Name/Title
Patent Model
Lexicon
Description
Patent model for a maple sap evaporator, in three parts.
There are two trays that rest on top of a base piece. The two trays hook together in the center. The left tray has some figured piping and the bottom of the pan is slats with gaps between them. It is divided horizontally into two parts. The right tray is divided horizontally into three parts, with a sealed base.
The base piece is supported by two legs on its left side and a rectangular base on its right side. On the left side, above the legs, it extends past the left tray and has a small oval opening. The base piece is formed generally into an arch. The left side of the base is a shallow pan, with a slant down to a deeper section that has slats at the bottom.
The entire model is metal, painted silver, and features the label “SOULES KING EVAPORATOR AND ARCH / Mfg By / GEO. H. SOULE CO. / St. Albans, Vt.
There are two trays that rest on top of a base piece. The two trays hook together in the center. The left tray has some figured piping and the bottom of the pan is slats with gaps between them. It is divided horizontally into two parts. The right tray is divided horizontally into three parts, with a sealed base.
The base piece is supported by two legs on its left side and a rectangular base on its right side. On the left side, above the legs, it extends past the left tray and has a small oval opening. The base piece is formed generally into an arch. The left side of the base is a shallow pan, with a slant down to a deeper section that has slats at the bottom.
The entire model is metal, painted silver, and features the label “SOULES KING EVAPORATOR AND ARCH / Mfg By / GEO. H. SOULE CO. / St. Albans, Vt.
Acquisition
Accession
1985.21
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1878
Manufacturer
George H. Soule Company
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1985.21.1a-c
Context
Made by George H. Soule Company in St. Albans, VT
Patent Model
Name/Title
Patent Model
Lexicon
Description
Patent model of an evaporator. The model consists of a tinned copper tray separated into 12 compartments. The center divider lists to the side, creating unequal compartments. There are four oval wire handles on the long sides near the corners.
Use
From 1790 to 1880, the US Patent Office required a three-dimensional working model to demonstrate each new invention.
Acquisition
Accession
1946.31
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Perkinsville
Village
Weathersfield
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Artist Information
Tolles, A.
Artist
Date made
1870
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal, Copper, Tin
Entry/Object ID
1946.31.4
Context
Model for patent number 98,816, issued to Abner Tolles of Perkinsville, Vermont, on January 11, 1870
Label from an exhibit: "Model of an apparatus for evaporating saccharin and other solutions. Abner Tolles and Almon Durkee Tolles. Weathersfield and Royalton. 1870
Abner Tolles was born in Weathersfield on July 30, 1823, and died May 27, 1880. Almon was his nephew. The Tolleses' invention allowed for a continuous evaporation of sap, prevented back flow, and kept scum and foreign matter in the first compartment as the refined liquid moved from one compartment to the next."
Label from an exhibit: "Model of an apparatus for evaporating saccharin and other solutions. Abner Tolles and Almon Durkee Tolles. Weathersfield and Royalton. 1870
Abner Tolles was born in Weathersfield on July 30, 1823, and died May 27, 1880. Almon was his nephew. The Tolleses' invention allowed for a continuous evaporation of sap, prevented back flow, and kept scum and foreign matter in the first compartment as the refined liquid moved from one compartment to the next."
Patent Model
Name/Title
Patent Model
Lexicon
Description
Patent model for a scythe fastening. The model consists of a metal bracket with a metal loop bolted onto it. A paper tag attached to the model reads, "42,081. P. Frost. Scythe Fastening, &c. Patented Mar. 29, 1864." The model is stamped with the mark, "Newport, N.H. CAST STEEL".
Acquisition
Accession
1946.31
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Frost, Pinkney (1808-1888)
Person or Organization
Related Places
,
Made/Created
Date made
1864
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Steel
Entry/Object ID
1946.31.3a-b
Context
For patent number 42,081 issued to Pinckney Frost, of Springfield, Vermont
From an exhibit label:
"Pinckney Frost, Springfield, 1864
Frost invented a fastening that allowed a mower to make adjustments to the scythe without bending or twisting the web or arm of the tool. In 1852, the Reverend Pinckney Frost, F. P. Ball and Charles C. Church founded the firm of Frost, Ball and Church in Springfield to manufacture scythe snaths or handles. The business later came under the manager of the Vermont Snath Company, which moved to Bellows Falls in 1882. It was still in business as Ball and Derby in 1895.
From an exhibit label:
"Pinckney Frost, Springfield, 1864
Frost invented a fastening that allowed a mower to make adjustments to the scythe without bending or twisting the web or arm of the tool. In 1852, the Reverend Pinckney Frost, F. P. Ball and Charles C. Church founded the firm of Frost, Ball and Church in Springfield to manufacture scythe snaths or handles. The business later came under the manager of the Vermont Snath Company, which moved to Bellows Falls in 1882. It was still in business as Ball and Derby in 1895.
Patent Model
Name/Title
Patent Model
Lexicon
Description
Patent model for a camp bed. The model consists of two rectangular wooden frames with wire mesh stretched across the centers. The frames are attached at one end, creating a hinged platform. There are collapsible legs beneath the longer the frame. A small metal plaque on the bottom reads, "Dr. S. A. Skinner, Bristol Vt." An attached paper tag reads, "No 36441 S. A. Skinner. Bedstead, Lounge and Chair. Patented Sept 9th 1862."
Use
From 1790 to 1880, the US Patent Office required a three-dimensional working model to demonstrate each new invention.
Acquisition
Accession
1946.31
Relationships
Related Events
Civil War
Event
Related Person or Organization
Skinner, Smith Austin (1824-1905)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Bristol
Town
Addison County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1862
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1946.31.6
Context
For patent number 36,441 issued to Dr. Smith A. Skinner of Bristol, Vermont
Patent Model
Name/Title
Patent Model
Lexicon
Description
Patent model of a milk cooler. The cooler is a metal tub with grate over the top set into a wooden table with a hinged and paneled lid. There is space on both sides of the tub for cold water or ice. When closed, there is a small hole in the lid directly above the metal tub. There is a paper tag attached with a metal wire that reads, "Pat. no. 227,007 S. Hill Milk Cooler Patented Apr 27, 1880."
Acquisition
Accession
1946.31
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Greensboro
Town
Orleans County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1880
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Entry/Object ID
1946.31.1a
Context
Made for a patent issued to S. Hill of Greensboro, Vermont
Patent Model
Name/Title
Patent Model
Lexicon
Description
Patent model of a horse-powered machine. The model consists of two green metal ovals connects in the middle with three green metal brackets. A red metal track sits in grooves along the inside of the U-shaped pieces, creating a continuous loop.
Use
From 1790 to 1880, the US Patent Office required a three-dimensional working model to demonstrate each new invention.
Acquisition
Accession
1946.31
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
A. W. Gray & Sons
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Middletown Springs
Town
Rutland County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1842
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1946.31.2
Context
For patent number 2.83B, issued to A. W. Gray on October 26, 1842. Gray was a manufacturer of farm machinery in Middletown Springs, Vermont.
Patent Model
Name/Title
Patent Model
Lexicon
Description
Patent model of wooden window shutters. The miniature shutter sits on a rectangular wooden base, and the blinds open and close with a vertical wooden dowel attached to wire eyes at the center of each blind. The bottom of the dowel is attached to a metal disk that rotates as the dowel is moved. A paper tag in a metal frame is attached to the model with a wire and reads, "No. 64,588 F. R. Smith. Blind Slat Fastenings. Patented May, 7th 1867." The name "F. R. Smith" is painted in red at the top of the shutter, and "BENNINGTON, VT." is painted at the bottom.
Use
From 1790 to 1880, the US Patent Office required a three-dimensional working model to demonstrate each new invention.
Acquisition
Accession
1946.31
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Smith, F. R.
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Bennington
City
Bennington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1867
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1946.31.5
Context
For patent number 64,588 issued to F. R. Smith of Bennington, Vermont
Patent Model
Name/Title
Patent Model
Lexicon
Description
Patent model of a miniature window with wooden slat blinds. The blinds are attached with small metal hinges and a large, mechanical hinge and the top that is operated from the "inside" of the window. There is a paper label that reads, "L. V. Quimby. Of. Boston. Mass. And. Wm. G. Marston. Of. West. Fairlee. Vt."
Use
When filing for patents, inventors needed to submit a written explanation of the invention, diagram drawings, and a working miniature.
Acquisition
Accession
1946.31
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Marston, William G. (1830-1861)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
West Fairlee
Town
Orange County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1865
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal, Paper
Entry/Object ID
1946.31.7
Context
Made for the successful patent application for blind fastenings by L.V. Quimby of Boston, Massachusetts, and William G. Marston of West Fairlee, Vermont, in 1865.
Patent Model
Name/Title
Patent Model
Lexicon
Description
Patent model for a window shutter mechanism. The model consists of two matching boxes, each with a door that opens and closes via a series of gears. The back is left open to access the interior workings. A rectangular paper label on each door reads, "EDWARD MATTOCKS, Lyndon, Vermont." A paper tag attached to the model reads, "No. 27,372 E. Mattocks, Shutter Operator. Patented Mar. 6th 1860."
Acquisition
Accession
1946.31
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Mattocks, Edward
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Lyndon
Town
Caledonia County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1860
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1946.31.8a-b
Context
For patent number 27,372 issued to Edward Mattocks of Lyndon, Vermont
Patent Model
Name/Title
Patent Model
Lexicon
Description
Patent model of a chair based. The model consists of a rounded square wooden frame with a groove near the inner edge. A mesh made of heavy wire is secured in the groove. The mesh is woven from wire in a plain weave, crossing every 1/2-inch. There are wires extending diagonally between each corner. There is a paper label on the frame that reads, "G. A. Watkins / Exhibit H.C.". There is a paper tag tied with pink ribbon to the wire mesh that reads, "No. 118.079. / G.A. Watkins. / Chair Seats. / Patented Aug. 18th 1871."
Acquisition
Accession
1978.6
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Watkins, Gardner A.
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Cavendish
Village
Cavendish
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1871
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal, Paper
Entry/Object ID
1978.6.1
Context
Model for the patent awarded to Gardner A. Watkins of Cavendish, Vermont, for a new type of chair seat.
From an exhibit label:
"Watkins received at least four patents between 1869 and 1871 for inventions related to making furniture. This particular invention involved a simple yet strong method for attaching fabric webbing to the bottoms of chair seats."
From an exhibit label:
"Watkins received at least four patents between 1869 and 1871 for inventions related to making furniture. This particular invention involved a simple yet strong method for attaching fabric webbing to the bottoms of chair seats."
Patent Model
Name/Title
Patent Model
Lexicon
Description
Patent model for a milk cooler composed of a shallow rectangular pan with a center drain set inside a larger rectangular pan. The bottom pan has corner ledges to hold up the inner pan. A water pipe empties into the center of the cooling pan and drains from the other end. A bolt and nut tightens the inner pan down for complete drainage. It is accompanied by a paper tag with the inked inscription, "No. 149.705 / Aug. R. Bailey / Milk-Cooler / Patented April 14/ 1874."
Acquisition
Accession
1978.6
Made/Created
Artist Information
Bailey, Augustus R. (1825-1878)
Artist
Date made
1874
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1978.6.3
Context
Made by Augustus R. Bailey of Elmore, Vermont
Patent Model
Name/Title
Patent Model
Lexicon
Description
Patent model of a shearing machine. The model is made of metal and has two sets of cutting blades. It is accompanied by a tag that reads, "No 207,092 A. Woolson [illeg] Cloth Shearing Mach. Patented Aug. 13" 1878."
Acquisition
Accession
1978.22
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Springfield
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1878
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal, Paper
Entry/Object ID
1978.22.2
Context
Patent model for cloth shearing machine made by A. Woolson of Springfield, Vermont
Patent Model
Interpretative Labels
Label
Patent Model, 1868
Benjamin F. Wheeler
Calais, Vermont
Wood, metal
Gift of Myrtie B. Wheeler, 1966.19.1
The United States Patent and Trademark Office required inventors to submit a patent model for their designs from 1790 – 1880. Models could be no larger than 12” in any direction. The requirement was a way to make the patent process accessible to homegrown inventors who might not have the drafting or engineering expertise necessary to submit a full, formal patent application. Inventors can still submit a patent model today, particularly in situations where a working model would provide better evidence of their design than the patent application itself. Thanks to several fires at the patent offices in Washington, D.C., many patent models have been lost over the years; others were dispersed in subsequent sales. The Vermont Historical Society possesses a number of patent models related to Vermont inventions.
This patent model showing a new design for carriage brakes was submitted by Benjamin Wheeler. We don’t know much about him other than he primarily worked as a farmer, and submitted this and one patent for a carriage braking system, also in the VHS collections (1966.19.1).
Name/Title
Patent Model
Lexicon
Description
Patent model of a new system for sleigh brakes.
The model is of the chassis system of a sleigh only, constructed from metal and wood. The wood is painted blue. The sleigh rails are in two pieces, and the chassis can pivot at the center. The braking system can be activated from the middle of the chassis, and drops a metal hook down from the rear of the chassis to drag into the snow.
On a strip of wood at the front of the chassis is a small metal plaque with the inscription “B.F. WHEELER’S / PATENT JULY 21ST 1868”
The model is of the chassis system of a sleigh only, constructed from metal and wood. The wood is painted blue. The sleigh rails are in two pieces, and the chassis can pivot at the center. The braking system can be activated from the middle of the chassis, and drops a metal hook down from the rear of the chassis to drag into the snow.
On a strip of wood at the front of the chassis is a small metal plaque with the inscription “B.F. WHEELER’S / PATENT JULY 21ST 1868”
Acquisition
Accession
1966.19
Made/Created
Artist Information
Wheeler, Benjamin F.
Artist
Date made
1868
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1966.19.1
Context
Made by Benjamin F. Wheeler of Calais, Vermont
Label from an exhibit says, "The brakes were constructed so that as the horses slowed, they applied a stopping force equal to the forward pressure of the load. If the driver wanted to back up, the brakes could easily be readjusted."
Label from an exhibit says, "The brakes were constructed so that as the horses slowed, they applied a stopping force equal to the forward pressure of the load. If the driver wanted to back up, the brakes could easily be readjusted."
Patent Model
Interpretative Labels
Label
Patent Model
Benjamin F. Wheeler
Calais, Vermont
Wood, metal
Gift of Myrtie B. Wheeler, 1966.19.2ab
The United States Patent and Trademark Office required inventors to submit a patent model for their designs from 1790 – 1880. Models could be no larger than 12” in any direction. The requirement was a way to make the patent process accessible to homegrown inventors who might not have the drafting or engineering expertise necessary to submit a full, formal patent application. Inventors can still submit a patent model today, particularly in situations where a working model would provide better evidence of their design than the patent application itself. Thanks to several fires at the patent offices in Washington, D.C., many patent models have been lost over the years; others were dispersed in subsequent sales. The Vermont Historical Society possesses a number of patent models related to Vermont inventions.
This patent model showing a new design for carriage brakes was submitted by Benjamin Wheeler. We don’t know much about him other than he primarily worked as a farmer, and submitted this and one patent for a sleigh braking system, also in the VHS collections (1966.19.1).
Name/Title
Patent Model
Lexicon
Description
Patent model of a new system for carriage brakes.
The model is just the chassis and wheels of the carriage, in two pieces. The pieces are held together through a pin that connects the front axle to the body of the chassis.
The whole chassis is made of wood and metal, with four wheels, the front pair smaller than the rear. The braking system is activated when the carriage rolls backward, or by a hand brake that is connected to a lever at the left front of the chassis.
The brakes themselves are in front of the rear carriage wheels, held in place by a strip going horizontally across the width of the chassis. When the lever is activated, the wood strip slides backwards and engages the brakes.
The model is just the chassis and wheels of the carriage, in two pieces. The pieces are held together through a pin that connects the front axle to the body of the chassis.
The whole chassis is made of wood and metal, with four wheels, the front pair smaller than the rear. The braking system is activated when the carriage rolls backward, or by a hand brake that is connected to a lever at the left front of the chassis.
The brakes themselves are in front of the rear carriage wheels, held in place by a strip going horizontally across the width of the chassis. When the lever is activated, the wood strip slides backwards and engages the brakes.
Acquisition
Accession
1966.19
Made/Created
Artist Information
Wheeler, Benjamin F.
Artist
Date made
1868
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1966.19.2a-b
Context
Made by Benjamin F. Wheeler of Calais, VT
From a label in an exhibit: "The self-acting brake no longer stopped forward motion, but prevented a wagon from rolling backward when it was ascending a hill."
From a label in an exhibit: "The self-acting brake no longer stopped forward motion, but prevented a wagon from rolling backward when it was ascending a hill."
Patent Model Lid
Name/Title
Patent Model Lid
Lexicon
Description
Lid for a patent model of a milk cooler. The rectangular lid is made from paneled wood and has a circular hole in the center.
Acquisition
Accession
1946.31
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Greensboro
Town
Orleans County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1880
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1946.31.1b
Context
Made for a patent issued to S. Hill of Greensboro, Vermont
Pattern
Name/Title
Pattern
Lexicon
Description
Wooden pattern consisting of a rectangular box on a u-shaped handle. The number 60 is carved into one side.
Acquisition
Accession
1973.21
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Bridgewater
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Entry/Object ID
1973.21.3h
Context
Used in Bridgewater, Vermont.
Pattern
Name/Title
Pattern
Lexicon
Description
Wooden pattern consisting of a flared rectangular box with a wedge-shaped handle.
Acquisition
Accession
1973.21
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Bridgewater
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Entry/Object ID
1973.21.3k
Context
Used in Bridgewater, Vermont.
Pattern
Name/Title
Pattern
Lexicon
Description
Wooden pattern consisting of 2 U-shaped side pieces placed perpendicularly to a rectangular central base.
Acquisition
Accession
1973.21
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Bridgewater
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1973.21.3b
Context
Used in Bridgewater, Vermont.
Pattern
Name/Title
Pattern
Lexicon
Description
Black-painted wooden pattern consisting of 4 rectangular blocks placed perpendicularly along a central support. Each has a cone-shaped spike on the end.
Acquisition
Accession
1973.21
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Bridgewater
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1973.21.3a
Context
Used in Bridgewater, Vermont
Pattern
Name/Title
Pattern
Lexicon
Description
Wooden pattern in the shape of a bracket.
Acquisition
Accession
1973.21
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Bridgewater
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Entry/Object ID
1973.21.3l
Context
Used in Bridgewater, Vermont.
Pattern
Name/Title
Pattern
Lexicon
Description
Paddle-shaped wooden pattern drilled with 4 holes. The number 22 is carved into one side.
Acquisition
Accession
1973.21
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Bridgewater
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Entry/Object ID
1973.21.3f
Context
Used in Bridgewater, Vermont.
Pattern
Name/Title
Pattern
Lexicon
Description
Semi-rectangular wooden pattern drilled with 5 holes. The number 25 is written on one side.
Acquisition
Accession
1973.21
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Bridgewater
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Entry/Object ID
1973.21.3g
Context
Used in Bridgewater, Vermont.
Pattern
Name/Title
Pattern
Lexicon
Description
Wooden pattern with a U-shaped box set perpendicularly on a turned wooden handle.
Acquisition
Accession
1973.21
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Bridgewater
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Entry/Object ID
1973.21.3j
Context
Used in Bridgewater, Vermont.
Pattern
Name/Title
Pattern
Lexicon
Description
Curved wooden pattern with 5 holes drilled regularly through the length of the pattern. One side is carved with the number 67.
Acquisition
Accession
1973.21
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Bridgewater
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Entry/Object ID
1973.21.3i
Context
Used in Bridgewater, Vermont.
Pattern
Name/Title
Pattern
Lexicon
Description
Wooden pattern consisting of 2 u-shaped pieces set perpendicularly on a rectangular base. The base has the number 20 carved into it.
Acquisition
Accession
1973.21
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Bridgewater
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Entry/Object ID
1973.21.3e
Context
Used in Bridgewater, Vermont.
Pattern
Name/Title
Pattern
Lexicon
Description
Wooden pattern in the shape of a half circle. A portion of the circular edge is notched to create a gear. The number "10" is carved into the side of the pattern.
Acquisition
Accession
1973.21
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Bridgewater
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Entry/Object ID
1973.21.3d
Context
Used in Bridgewater, Vermont.
Pattern
Name/Title
Pattern
Lexicon
Description
Wooden mitten pattern template. The pattern consists of 2 pieces: a large oval with a small oval cutout along one edge, and a rounded triangle with one convex edge.
Acquisition
Accession
1963.31
Made/Created
Artist Information
Flint, John Davis (1827-1910)
Artist
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1963.31.2a-b
Context
Made by John D. Flint of Middlesex, Vermont
Pattern
Name/Title
Pattern
Lexicon
Description
Wooden pattern consisting of a central rectangular box with winged sides.
Acquisition
Accession
1973.21
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Bridgewater
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Entry/Object ID
1973.21.3c
Context
Used in Bridgewater, Vermont.
Peel
Name/Title
Peel
Lexicon
Description
Iron peel. The peel has a flat, shovel-like blade on one end, and the other end is formed into two curls, similar in appearance to a pretzel.
Use
Used to remove items, such as bread loaves, from ovens.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.15
Relationships
Related Events
American Revolutionary War, Battle of Hubbardton
Related Places
Place
Hubbardton
Town
Rutland County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1806
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Iron
Entry/Object ID
1964.15.1
Context
Found in West Hubbardton, Vermont. Believed to have been used by a British encampment there during the Revolutionary War.
Pen
Name/Title
Pen
Lexicon
Description
Green plastic ballpoint pen with cap. The pen bears the white printed inscription, "CATAMOUNT FENCE CO. Cornwall VT - 802 462 3380".
Acquisition
Accession
2011.1
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Catamount Fence Company
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Cornwall
Town
Addison County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
2010
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Plastic
Entry/Object ID
2011.1.31
Context
Made for Catamount Fence Company of Cornwall, Vermont.
Pencil
Name/Title
Pencil
Lexicon
Description
Wooden pencil. The pencil is sharpened at one end. The side bears the gold inscription "DIXON'S AMERICAN GRAPHITE H-No4" and the impressed inscription "OS. DIXON CRUCIBLE CO. JERSEY CITY, N.J."
Acquisition
Accession
2020.4
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Bosworth, George Ranney (1868-1915)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Berlin
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1890-1915
Manufacturer
Dixon Crucible Co.
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Graphite
Entry/Object ID
2020.4.24
Context
Used by George R. Bosworth in Berlin, VT
Pencil
Name/Title
Pencil
Lexicon
Description
Pencil handle consisting of a burgundy length of wood capped with white plastic on one side and a metal lead holder on the other.
Acquisition
Accession
2020.4
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Bosworth, George Ranney (1868-1915)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Berlin
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1890-1915
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal
Entry/Object ID
2020.4.25
Context
Used by George R. Bosworth in Berlin, VT
Pencil
Name/Title
Pencil
Lexicon
Description
Black wooden pencil with gold lettering and a pink eraser at one end held in a gold-toned metal crimp. The text on the pencil reads, "Trinity College".
Acquisition
Accession
2000.19
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Trinity College of Vermont
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Burlington
City
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
2000
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Graphite, Metal, Rubber
Entry/Object ID
2000.19.9
Context
Made for Trinity College of Vermont, a college in Burlington, Vermont, from 1925 to 2000.
Pencil Box
Name/Title
Pencil Box
Description
A black, lacquered wooden box with a picture of children playing tennis on the lid and three compartments for pencils, erasers or other smaller items. A button opens the latch. Metal hinges.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.79
Pencil Box
Name/Title
Pencil Box
Description
A black, lacquered wooden box with a picture of skiers and sledders on the lid and three compartments for pencils, erasers or other smaller items. A button opens the latch. Metal hinges.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.80
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Pencil Box
Name/Title
Pencil Box
Description
A black, lacquered wooden box with a picture of polo riders on the lid and three compartments for pencils, erasers or other smaller items. A button opens the latch. Metal hinges.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.81
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Pencil Box
Name/Title
Pencil Box
Description
A black, lacquered wooden box with a picture of runners on the lid and three compartments for pencils, erasers or other smaller items. A button opens the latch. Metal hinges.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.82
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Pencil Box
Name/Title
Pencil Box
Description
A black, lacquered wooden box with a picture of fishermen and boats on the lid and three compartments for pencils, erasers or other smaller items. A button opens the latch. Metal hinges.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.83
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Pencil Box
Name/Title
Pencil Box
Description
A black, lacquered wooden box with a picture of two cats and a dog on the lid and three compartments for pencils, erasers or other smaller items. A button opens the latch. Metal hinges.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.84
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Pencil Box
Name/Title
Pencil Box
Description
A greenish lacquered wooden box with a picture of flowers and a seaside villa on the lid and three compartments for pencils, erasers or other smaller items. A button opens the latch. Metal hinges.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.85
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Perforator
Name/Title
Perforator
Lexicon
Description
Chipped stone perforator.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.583
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock
Perforator
Name/Title
Perforator
Lexicon
Description
Chipped stone perforator.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Addison County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.461
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock at Bristol Pond
Perforator
Name/Title
Perforator
Description
Ground stone perforator made of hornfels. The object is completely ground, and one side is polished. It is long and thin with a slightly curved body ending in a blunt tip. There are long striations along the sides. The proximal end is broken.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Related Places
,
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.252
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock on Rock Island
Perforator
Name/Title
Perforator
Lexicon
Description
Chipped stone perforator made of black chert. The perforator is double ended with points at both ends. One point is wider than the other.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Related Places
,
Materials
Material
Chert
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.237
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County
Perforator
Name/Title
Perforator
Lexicon
Description
Chipped stone perforator made of black chert. The base is wide, and the point is somewhat symmetrical.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Related Places
,
Materials
Material
Chert
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.235
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock
Perforator
Name/Title
Perforator
Lexicon
Description
Chipped stone projectile point.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.607
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock
Perforator
Name/Title
Perforator
Lexicon
Description
Chipped stone perforator.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Addison County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.415
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock at Bristol Pond
Perforator
Name/Title
Perforator
Lexicon
Description
Chipped stone perforator.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.581
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock
Perforator
Name/Title
Perforator
Lexicon
Description
Chipped stone perforator made of quartzite. The base is curved, and the point is somewhat symmetrical.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Related Places
,
Materials
Material
Chert
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.238
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County
Perforator
Name/Title
Perforator
Lexicon
Description
Biface chipped stone perforator.
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.255
Perforator
Name/Title
Perforator
Lexicon
Description
Chipped stone perforator.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.582
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock
Perpetual Calendar
Name/Title
Perpetual Calendar
Lexicon
Description
Perpetual calendar consisting of a metal backboard and paper counters. The top half of the board has a metal box that flips open to hold paper counters as they are passed. The box is printed with the inscription, "VERMONT MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY / ORGANIZED A.D. 1828 / MONTPELIER VERMONT". Beneath the box are two metal loops from which hang rectangular sheets of paper printed in black with a number from 1 to 31. At the center bottom is a rectangular opening that shows a portion of a rotating disk mounted to the back of the backboard. The dis is printed with abbreviations for the twelve months in a year. The back of the calendar is printed with illustrated instructions for use.
Acquisition
Accession
2015.13
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Vermont Mutual Fire
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1941
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Paper, Cardboard, Metal
Entry/Object ID
2015.13
Pestle
Name/Title
Pestle
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone pestle.
Use
Used for crushing and grinding substances such as grains
Ethnography
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.173
Pestle
Name/Title
Pestle
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone pestle.
Use
Used for crushing and grinding substances such as grains
Ethnography
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.174
Pestle
Name/Title
Pestle
Lexicon
Description
Naturally shaped grinding stone. One end is ground smooth from use, and the other end is slightly battered.
Ethnography
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.438
Pestle
Name/Title
Pestle
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone pestle.
Ethnography
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.439
Pestle
Name/Title
Pestle
Lexicon
Description
Naturally shaped ground stone pestle. One end is polished by use, and there are small, dished areas on both faces near the middle, possibly from use as a nutting stone.
Ethnography
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.401
Pestle
Name/Title
Pestle
Lexicon
Description
Groundstone pestle made of quartzite. It has a long cylindrical shape and a packed surface. The proximal end shows no visible use. The distal end is flat and slightly chipped along the edges.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Cornwall
Town
Addison County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.232
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Cornwall, Vermont
Pestle
Name/Title
Pestle
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone pestle.
Ethnography
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.440
Pestle
Name/Title
Pestle
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone pestle.
Use
Used for crushing and grinding substances such as grains
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Weybridge
Town
Addison County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.175
Context
Collected in Weybridge, Vermont
Pestle
Name/Title
Pestle
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone pestle.
Use
Used for crushing and grinding substances such as grains
Ethnography
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.176
Pestle
Name/Title
Pestle
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone pestle.
Use
Used for crushing and grinding substances such as grains
Ethnography
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.137
Pestle
Name/Title
Pestle
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone pestle.
Use
Used for crushing and grinding substances such as grains
Ethnography
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.170
Pestle
Name/Title
Pestle
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone pestle.
Use
Used for crushing and grinding substances such as grains
Ethnography
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.177
Pestle
Name/Title
Pestle
Lexicon
Description
Large, ground stone pestle.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.56
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Essex
Town
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1960.56.1
Context
Collected in Essex, Vermont
Pestle
Name/Title
Pestle
Lexicon
Description
Large ground stone pestle.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.56
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1960.56.2
Pestle
Name/Title
Pestle
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone pestle. One side is painted black.
Use
Used for crushing and grinding substances such as grains
Ethnography
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.178
Pestle
Name/Title
Pestle
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone pestle.
Use
Used for crushing and grinding substances such as grains
Ethnography
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.179
Pestle
Name/Title
Pestle
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone pestle.
Use
Used for crushing and grinding substances such as grains
Ethnography
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.171
Pestle
Name/Title
Pestle
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone pestle.
Use
Used for crushing and grinding substances such as grains
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Ferrisburg
Town
Addison County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.180
Context
Collected in Ferrisburg, Vermont
Pestle
Name/Title
Pestle
Lexicon
Description
Large ground stone pestle.
Ethnography
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.436
Pestle
Name/Title
Pestle
Lexicon
Description
Naturally shaped grinding stone. One face is ground smooth from use, and the other face has slight indentations in the middle.
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Swanton
Town
Franklin County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.404
Context
Collected in Swanton, Vermont
Pestle
Name/Title
Pestle
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone pestle.
Use
Used for crushing and grinding substances such as grains
Ethnography
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.181
Pestle
Name/Title
Pestle
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone pestle.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.587
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock
Pestle
Name/Title
Pestle
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone pestle.
Use
Used for crushing and grinding substances such as grains
Ethnography
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.182
Pestle
Name/Title
Pestle
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone pestle.
Use
Used for crushing and grinding substances such as grains
Ethnography
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.183
Pestle
Name/Title
Pestle
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone pestle.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.588
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock
Pestle
Name/Title
Pestle
Description
This small pestle is made of wood and appears to be warped. At the top of the pestle, there is a carving of the letter "W" as well as three inscribed lines positioned near the top.
Acquisition
Accession
1969.1
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1969.1.17
Pestle
Name/Title
Pestle
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone pestle. A rectangular piece of paper is glued to the pestle that reads, "Found on the farm of J. C. Powers Pittsford Vt by Harry Powers".
Use
Used for crushing and grinding substances such as grains
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Powers, Harry
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Pittsford
Town
Rutland County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.172
Context
Collected in Pittsford, Vermont, by Harry Powers
Pestle
Name/Title
Pestle
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone pestle.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Cornwall
Town
Addison County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.584
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Cornwall, Vermont
Pestle
Name/Title
Pestle
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone pestle.
Use
Used for crushing and grinding substances such as grains
Ethnography
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.184
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Lexicon
Description
Black phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "2350 I WALK WITH THE KING. RODEHEAVER / Thomas A Edison PAT'D. 24."
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Acquisition
Accession
1972.2
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Woodstock
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1914
Manufacturer
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10jj
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Web Links and URLs
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Lexicon
Description
Black phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "3315 WHEN I DREAM OF OLD ERIN. APOLLO QUAR. / Thomas A Edison PAT'D. 24."
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Acquisition
Accession
1972.2
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Woodstock
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1917
Manufacturer
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10d
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Web Links and URLs
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Lexicon
Description
Blue phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "1852 I LAUGHED AT THE WRONG TIME CAL STEWART / Thomas A Edison PAT'D. 24".
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Acquisition
Accession
1972.2
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Woodstock
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1913
Manufacturer
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10pp
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Web Links and URLs
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Lexicon
Description
Blue phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "3278 MOLLY DEAR WALTE JAUDAS' SOCIETY ORCH / Thomas A Edison PAT'D. 24."
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Acquisition
Accession
1972.2
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Woodstock
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1917
Manufacturer
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10tt
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Web Links and URLs
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Lexicon
Description
Blue phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "1886 LOVE'S OLD SWEET SONG VENETIAN INST. MTL. TRLC / Thomas A Edison PAT'D. 24 3221".
The cylinder is accompanied by a cardboard contain labeled, "EVERLASTING 4 MINUTE INDESTRUCTIBLE RECORD" on one side and "Fits all Standard Size Cylinder Machines / Greatest in Volume / Sweetest and Purest in Tone / Never Breaks / Never Wears Out".
The cylinder is accompanied by a cardboard contain labeled, "EVERLASTING 4 MINUTE INDESTRUCTIBLE RECORD" on one side and "Fits all Standard Size Cylinder Machines / Greatest in Volume / Sweetest and Purest in Tone / Never Breaks / Never Wears Out".
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Acquisition
Accession
1972.2
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Woodstock
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1913
Manufacturer
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10kk
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Web Links and URLs
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Lexicon
Description
Blue phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "1511 MY UNCLE'S FARM. GOLDEN & HUGHES / Thomas A Edison PAT'D. 24 3221".
The cylinder is accompanied by a cardboard case with a top lid. The case is labeled on one side with the words, "EDISON BLUE AMBEROL RECORD", in blue on an orange ground. The other side is printed with a photographic portrait of Thomas Edison above the patent and trademark information and the price (60 cents). The lid is labeled, "1511 - MY UNCLE'S FARM / VAUDEVILLE SKETCH / GOLDEN AND HUGHES / EDISON BLUE AMBEROL RECORD".
The cylinder is accompanied by a cardboard case with a top lid. The case is labeled on one side with the words, "EDISON BLUE AMBEROL RECORD", in blue on an orange ground. The other side is printed with a photographic portrait of Thomas Edison above the patent and trademark information and the price (60 cents). The lid is labeled, "1511 - MY UNCLE'S FARM / VAUDEVILLE SKETCH / GOLDEN AND HUGHES / EDISON BLUE AMBEROL RECORD".
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Acquisition
Accession
1972.2
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Woodstock
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1912
Manufacturer
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10z
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Web Links and URLs
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Lexicon
Description
Blue phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "GOODBYE BROADWAY HELLO FRANCE / Thomas A Edison PAT'D. 24 3321".
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Acquisition
Accession
1972.2
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Woodstock
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1917
Manufacturer
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10rr
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Web Links and URLs
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Lexicon
Description
Blue phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "1776 GOD BE WITH YOU ETC EDISON MIXED QUART. / Thomas A Edison PAT'D. 24".
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Acquisition
Accession
1972.2
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Woodstock
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1917
Manufacturer
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10h
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Web Links and URLs
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Lexicon
Description
Blue phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "3275 OVER THERE B. MURRAY / Thomas A Edison PAT'D. 24".
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Acquisition
Accession
1972.2
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Woodstock
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1917
Manufacturer
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10nn
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Web Links and URLs
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Lexicon
Description
Black phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "2105 UNCLE JOSH IN A PHOTOGRAPHY GALLERY CAL STEWART / Thomas A Edison PAT'D. 24."
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Acquisition
Accession
1972.2
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Woodstock
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1910
Manufacturer
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10gg
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Web Links and URLs
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Lexicon
Description
Blue phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "3465 ON THE BANKS OF THE BRANDY WINE W. VAN BRUNT / Thomas A Edison PAT'D. 24 3321".
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Acquisition
Accession
1972.2
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Woodstock
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1917
Manufacturer
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10ll
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Web Links and URLs
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Lexicon
Description
Blue phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "3433 ARE YOU FROM HEAVEN V. DALMARE / Thomas A Edison PAT'D. 24."
The cylinder is accompanied by a cardboard case with a top lid. The case is labeled on one side with the words, "EDISON BLUE AMBEROL RECORD", in blue on an orange ground. The other side is printed with a photographic portrait of Thomas Edison above the patent and trademark information and the price (60 cents). The lid is labeled, "1518 Whispering Hope (Alice Hawthorne) / Helen Clark and Harry Anthony / EDISON BLUE AMBEROL RECORD".
The cylinder is accompanied by a cardboard case with a top lid. The case is labeled on one side with the words, "EDISON BLUE AMBEROL RECORD", in blue on an orange ground. The other side is printed with a photographic portrait of Thomas Edison above the patent and trademark information and the price (60 cents). The lid is labeled, "1518 Whispering Hope (Alice Hawthorne) / Helen Clark and Harry Anthony / EDISON BLUE AMBEROL RECORD".
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Acquisition
Accession
1972.2
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Woodstock
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1918
Manufacturer
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10g
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Web Links and URLs
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Lexicon
Description
Black phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "3227 MY WAIKIKI MERMAID-HULA MEDLEY. WAIKIKI HAWAIIAN ORCH / Thomas A Edison PAT'D. 24."
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Acquisition
Accession
1972.2
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Woodstock
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1917
Manufacturer
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10c
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Web Links and URLs
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Lexicon
Description
Black phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "1518 WHISPERING HOPE. HELEN CLARK & J. YOUNG. / Thomas A Edison PAT'D. 24."
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Acquisition
Accession
1972.2
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Woodstock
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1912
Manufacturer
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10u
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Web Links and URLs
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Lexicon
Description
Black phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "1394 BEAUTIFUL, BECKONING HANDS MIXED QUARTETTE."
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Acquisition
Accession
1972.2
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Woodstock
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1911
Manufacturer
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10mm
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Web Links and URLs
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Lexicon
Description
Blue phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "1899 ANGEL'S SERENADE VENETIAN INSTMTL. QUAR./ Thomas A Edison PAT'D. 24 ".
The cylinder is accompanied by a cardboard case. The case is labeled on one side with the words, "EDISON BLUE AMBEROL RECORD", in blue on an orange ground. The other side is printed with a photographic portrait of Thomas Edison above the patent and trademark information and the price (60 cents).
The cylinder is accompanied by a cardboard case. The case is labeled on one side with the words, "EDISON BLUE AMBEROL RECORD", in blue on an orange ground. The other side is printed with a photographic portrait of Thomas Edison above the patent and trademark information and the price (60 cents).
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Acquisition
Accession
1972.2
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Woodstock
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1913
Manufacturer
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10n
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Web Links and URLs
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Lexicon
Description
Blue phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "SOME SWEET DAY BY AND BY METROPOLITAN QUAR. / Thomas A Edison PAT'D. 24".
The cylinder is accompanied by a cardboard case. The case is labeled on one side with the words, "EDISON BLUE AMBEROL RECORD", in blue on an orange ground. The other side is printed with a photographic portrait of Thomas Edison above the patent and trademark information and the price (60 cents).
The cylinder is accompanied by a cardboard case. The case is labeled on one side with the words, "EDISON BLUE AMBEROL RECORD", in blue on an orange ground. The other side is printed with a photographic portrait of Thomas Edison above the patent and trademark information and the price (60 cents).
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Acquisition
Accession
1972.2
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Woodstock
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1917
Manufacturer
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10x
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Web Links and URLs
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Lexicon
Description
Blue phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "3297 AIN'T YOU COMING BACK TO DIXIELAND GLADYS TICE & V. DANHART / Thomas A Edison PAT'D. 24 3321".
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Acquisition
Accession
1972.2
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Woodstock
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1917
Manufacturer
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10bb
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Web Links and URLs
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Lexicon
Description
Blue phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "3332U S ARMY BUGLE CALLS-PART 2 S. W. SMITH U. S. N. & BUGLE SQUAD. / Thomas A Edison PAT'D. 24".
The cylinder is accompanied by a cardboard contain labeled, "EVERLASTING 4 MINUTE INDESTRUCTIBLE RECORD" on one side and "Fits all Standard Size Cylinder Machines / Greatest in Volume / Sweetest and Purest in Tone / Never Breaks / Never Wears Out"
The cylinder is accompanied by a cardboard contain labeled, "EVERLASTING 4 MINUTE INDESTRUCTIBLE RECORD" on one side and "Fits all Standard Size Cylinder Machines / Greatest in Volume / Sweetest and Purest in Tone / Never Breaks / Never Wears Out"
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Acquisition
Accession
1972.2
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Woodstock
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1917
Manufacturer
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10i
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Web Links and URLs
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Lexicon
Description
Blue phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "1813 I LOVE TO TELL THE STORY EDISON MIXED QUAR / Thomas A Edison PAT'D. 24 3221".
The cylinder is accompanied by a cardboard case. The case is labeled on one side with the words, "EDISON BLUE AMBEROL RECORD", in blue on an orange ground. The other side is printed with a photographic portrait of Thomas Edison above the patent and trademark information and the price (60 cents).
The cylinder is accompanied by a cardboard case. The case is labeled on one side with the words, "EDISON BLUE AMBEROL RECORD", in blue on an orange ground. The other side is printed with a photographic portrait of Thomas Edison above the patent and trademark information and the price (60 cents).
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Acquisition
Accession
1972.2
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Woodstock
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1913
Manufacturer
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10e
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Web Links and URLs
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Lexicon
Description
Blue phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "AMERICAN PATROL N Y MILITARY BAND / Thomas A Edison PAT'D. 24 3221".
The cylinder is accompanied by a cardboard case with a top lid. The case is labeled on one side with the words, "EDISON BLUE AMBEROL RECORD", in blue on an orange ground. The other side is printed with a photographic portrait of Thomas Edison above the patent and trademark information and the price (60 cents). The lid is labeled, "3331 U. S. ARMY BUGLE CALLS PART 1 / S. W. SMITH, U. S. N., AND BULGLE SQUAD / EDISON BLUE AMBEROL RECORD".
The cylinder is accompanied by a cardboard case with a top lid. The case is labeled on one side with the words, "EDISON BLUE AMBEROL RECORD", in blue on an orange ground. The other side is printed with a photographic portrait of Thomas Edison above the patent and trademark information and the price (60 cents). The lid is labeled, "3331 U. S. ARMY BUGLE CALLS PART 1 / S. W. SMITH, U. S. N., AND BULGLE SQUAD / EDISON BLUE AMBEROL RECORD".
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Acquisition
Accession
1972.2
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Woodstock
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1917
Manufacturer
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10s
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Web Links and URLs
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Lexicon
Description
Black phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "4M.3501. BREAK THE NEWS TO MOTHER. WILTON. / Thomas A Edison PAT'D. 24".
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Acquisition
Accession
1972.2
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Woodstock
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1918
Manufacturer
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10ww
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Web Links and URLs
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Lexicon
Description
Black phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "3331 U. S. ARMY BUGLE CALLS-PART 1 / Thomas A Edison PAT'D. 24."
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Acquisition
Accession
1972.2
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Woodstock
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1917
Manufacturer
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10w
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Web Links and URLs
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Lexicon
Description
Blue phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "2219 REV. 21:21 TO 25 & THE GATES AJAR FOR ME. MADISON C. PETERS D.D. / Thomas A Edison PAT'D. 24".
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Acquisition
Accession
1972.2
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Woodstock
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1917
Manufacturer
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10oo
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Web Links and URLs
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Lexicon
Description
Black phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "1507 TOWN TOPICS OF PUMPKIN CENTER CAL STEWART / Thomas A Edison PAT'D. 24."
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Acquisition
Accession
1972.2
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Woodstock
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1912
Manufacturer
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10ee
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Web Links and URLs
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Lexicon
Description
Black phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "4m.3172. WHERE THE SILVERY COLORADO, ITC. ANTHONY & CHORUS PAT JULY 29,023. / PAT. JULY 29, 02".
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Acquisition
Accession
1972.2
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Woodstock
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1910
Manufacturer
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10xx
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Web Links and URLs
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Lexicon
Description
Black phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "3309 AIDA-SELECTION NO. 1 CREATORE & HIS BAND / Thomas A Edison PAT'D. 24."
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Acquisition
Accession
1972.2
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Woodstock
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1917
Manufacturer
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10hh
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Web Links and URLs
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Lexicon
Description
Black phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "2091 RING OUT THE BELLS FOR CHRISTMAS EDISON CONCERT BAND / Thomas A Edison PAT'D. 24."
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Acquisition
Accession
1972.2
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Woodstock
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1913
Manufacturer
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10cc
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Web Links and URLs
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Lexicon
Description
Blue phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "3324 SEND ME AWAY WITH A SMILE. A FIELDS / Thomas A Edison PAT'D. 24".
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Acquisition
Accession
1972.2
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Woodstock
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1917
Manufacturer
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10qq
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Web Links and URLs
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Lexicon
Description
Blue phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "1601 HOLY CITY. SKEDDEN & EDISON MIXED QUAR. / Thomas A Edison PAT'D. 24."
The cylinder is accompanied by a cardboard case. The case is labeled on one side with the words, "EDISON BLUE AMBEROL RECORD", in blue on an orange ground. The other side is printed with a photographic portrait of Thomas Edison above the patent and trademark information and the price (60 cents).
The cylinder is accompanied by a cardboard case. The case is labeled on one side with the words, "EDISON BLUE AMBEROL RECORD", in blue on an orange ground. The other side is printed with a photographic portrait of Thomas Edison above the patent and trademark information and the price (60 cents).
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Acquisition
Accession
1972.2
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Woodstock
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1912
Manufacturer
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10dd
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Web Links and URLs
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Lexicon
Description
Blue phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "1866 UNCLE JOSH'S HUSKIN' BEE CAL STEWART & CO. / Thomas A Edison PAT'D. 24".
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Acquisition
Accession
1972.2
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Woodstock
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1913
Manufacturer
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10uu
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Web Links and URLs
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Lexicon
Description
Black phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "1507 TOWN TOPICS OF PUMPKIN CENTER CAL STEWART. / Thomas A Edison PAT'D. 24."
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Acquisition
Accession
1972.2
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Woodstock
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1912
Manufacturer
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10v
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Web Links and URLs
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Lexicon
Description
Black phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "1896 UNCLE JOSH IN A BARBER SHOP CAL STEWART / Thomas A Edison PAT'D. 24."
The cylinder is accompanied by a cardboard case with a top lid. The case is labeled on one side with the words, "EDISON BLUE AMBEROL RECORD", in blue on an orange ground. The other side is printed with a photographic portrait of Thomas Edison above the patent and trademark information and the price (60 cents).
The cylinder is accompanied by a cardboard case with a top lid. The case is labeled on one side with the words, "EDISON BLUE AMBEROL RECORD", in blue on an orange ground. The other side is printed with a photographic portrait of Thomas Edison above the patent and trademark information and the price (60 cents).
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Acquisition
Accession
1972.2
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Woodstock
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1913
Manufacturer
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10k
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Web Links and URLs
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Lexicon
Description
Blue phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "4M. 3500. JUST AS THE SUN WENT DOWN. WILTON. / Thomas A Edison PAT'D. 24".
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Acquisition
Accession
1972.2
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Woodstock
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1902
Manufacturer
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10a
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Web Links and URLs
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Lexicon
Description
Black phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "1533 TELL MOTHER I'LL BE THERE WHEELER & MIXED QUAR. / Thomas A Edison PAT'D. 24 3321".
The cylinder is accompanied by a cardboard case. The case is labeled on one side with the words, "EDISON BLUE AMBEROL RECORD", in blue on an orange ground. The other side is printed with a photographic portrait of Thomas Edison above the patent and trademark information and the price (60 cents)
The cylinder is accompanied by a cardboard case. The case is labeled on one side with the words, "EDISON BLUE AMBEROL RECORD", in blue on an orange ground. The other side is printed with a photographic portrait of Thomas Edison above the patent and trademark information and the price (60 cents)
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Acquisition
Accession
1972.2
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Woodstock
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1912
Manufacturer
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10p
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Web Links and URLs
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Lexicon
Description
Black phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "UNCLE JOSH'S RHEUMATISM CAL STEWART / Thomas A Edison PAT'D. 24."
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Acquisition
Accession
1972.2
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Woodstock
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1913
Manufacturer
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10ff
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Web Links and URLs
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Lexicon
Description
Blue phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "2306 ST. JOHN 14 & A HOME ON HIGH. REV. M.C. PETERS & QUARTET / Thomas A Edison PAT'D. 24."
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Acquisition
Accession
1972.2
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Woodstock
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1914
Manufacturer
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10ii
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Web Links and URLs
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Lexicon
Description
Black phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "1755 LEAD KINDLY LIGHT. KNICKERBOCKER QUAR. / Thomas A Edison PAT'D. 24."
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Acquisition
Accession
1972.2
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Woodstock
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1913
Manufacturer
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10j
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Web Links and URLs
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Lexicon
Description
Blue phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "2814 M-O-T-H-E-R G. BALLARD / Thomas A Edison PAT'D. 24".
The cylinder is accompanied by a cardboard contain labeled, "EVERLASTING 4 MINUTE INDESTRUCTIBLE RECORD" on one side and "Fits all Standard Size Cylinder Machines / Greatest in Volume / Sweetest and Purest in Tone / Never Breaks / Never Wears Out".
The cylinder is accompanied by a cardboard contain labeled, "EVERLASTING 4 MINUTE INDESTRUCTIBLE RECORD" on one side and "Fits all Standard Size Cylinder Machines / Greatest in Volume / Sweetest and Purest in Tone / Never Breaks / Never Wears Out".
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Acquisition
Accession
1972.2
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Woodstock
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1916
Manufacturer
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10f
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Web Links and URLs
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Lexicon
Description
Blue phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "1771 JUST PLAIN FOLKS ADA JONES AND CHO / Thomas A Edison PAT'D. 24 3321".
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Acquisition
Accession
1972.2
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Woodstock
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1913
Manufacturer
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10vv
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Web Links and URLs
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Lexicon
Description
Blue phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "IT'S NICE TO GET UP IN THE MORNING' G. ELLISON / Thomas A Edison PAT'D. 24".
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Acquisition
Accession
1972.2
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Woodstock
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1917
Manufacturer
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10l
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Web Links and URLs
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Lexicon
Description
Black phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "1896 4 M. 3195. QUARTETTE. THE OLD OAKEN BUCKET. / Thomas A Edison PAT'D. 24."
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Acquisition
Accession
1972.2
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Woodstock
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1911
Manufacturer
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10r
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Web Links and URLs
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Lexicon
Description
Black phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "4M. 3193. SONG. THE PREACHER & THE BEAR. COLLINS. PAT'D. JULY 29, '02."
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Acquisition
Accession
1972.2
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Woodstock
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1910
Manufacturer
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10zz
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Web Links and URLs
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Lexicon
Description
Blue phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "1583 UNCLE JOSH BUYS AND AUTOMOBILE CAL STEWART / Thomas A Edison PAT'D. 24".
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Acquisition
Accession
1972.2
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Woodstock
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1912
Manufacturer
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10b
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Web Links and URLs
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Lexicon
Description
Blue phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "DEAR OLD FASHIONED SONGS ETC. C. MCFADDEN / Thomas A Edison PAT'D. 24 3221".
The cylinder is accompanied by a cardboard case with a top lid. The case is labeled on one side with the words, "EDISON BLUE AMBEROL RECORD", in blue on an orange ground. The other side is printed with a photographic portrait of Thomas Edison above the patent and trademark information and the price (60 cents). The central portion of the lid is missing.
The cylinder is accompanied by a cardboard case with a top lid. The case is labeled on one side with the words, "EDISON BLUE AMBEROL RECORD", in blue on an orange ground. The other side is printed with a photographic portrait of Thomas Edison above the patent and trademark information and the price (60 cents). The central portion of the lid is missing.
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Acquisition
Accession
1972.2
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Woodstock
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1917
Manufacturer
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10q
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Web Links and URLs
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Lexicon
Description
Blue phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "1714 UNCLE JOSH KEEPS HOUSE CAL STEWART / Thomas A Edison PAT'D. 24 3321".
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Acquisition
Accession
1972.2
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Woodstock
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1913
Manufacturer
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10ss
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Web Links and URLs
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Lexicon
Description
Blue phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "2526 GRANDFATHERS CLOCK. HELEN CLARK & VAN BRUNT / Thomas A Edison PAT'D. 24."
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Acquisition
Accession
1972.2
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Woodstock
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1917
Manufacturer
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10yy
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Web Links and URLs
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Lexicon
Description
Blue phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "3618 THE BATTLE IN THE AIR PREMIER QUARTET & CO / Thomas A Edison PAT'D. 24".
The cylinder is accompanied by a cardboard case with a top lid. The case is labeled on one side with the words, "EDISON BLUE AMBEROL RECORD", in blue on an orange ground. The other side is printed with a photographic portrait of Thomas Edison above the patent and trademark information and the price (60 cents). The lid is labeled, "1852 I Laughed at the Wrong Time (Stewart) / Cal Stewart / EDISON BLUE AMBEROL RECORD".
The cylinder is accompanied by a cardboard case with a top lid. The case is labeled on one side with the words, "EDISON BLUE AMBEROL RECORD", in blue on an orange ground. The other side is printed with a photographic portrait of Thomas Edison above the patent and trademark information and the price (60 cents). The lid is labeled, "1852 I Laughed at the Wrong Time (Stewart) / Cal Stewart / EDISON BLUE AMBEROL RECORD".
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Acquisition
Accession
1972.2
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Woodstock
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1918
Manufacturer
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10y
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Web Links and URLs
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Lexicon
Description
Blue phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "2780 WITH SWORD AND LANCE MARCH. N. Y. MILITARY BAND / Thomas A Edison PAT'D. 24."
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Acquisition
Accession
1972.2
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Woodstock
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1916
Manufacturer
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10o
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Web Links and URLs
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Lexicon
Description
Blue phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "1642 ST. MARK 4& PEACE! BE STILL / Thomas A Edison PAT'D. 24".
The cylinder is accompanied by a cardboard case. The case is labeled on one side with the words, "EDISON BLUE AMBEROL RECORD", in blue on an orange ground. The other side is printed with a photographic portrait of Thomas Edison above the patent and trademark information and the price (60 cents).
The cylinder is accompanied by a cardboard case. The case is labeled on one side with the words, "EDISON BLUE AMBEROL RECORD", in blue on an orange ground. The other side is printed with a photographic portrait of Thomas Edison above the patent and trademark information and the price (60 cents).
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Acquisition
Accession
1972.2
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Woodstock
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1913
Manufacturer
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10m
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Web Links and URLs
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Lexicon
Description
Blue phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "3183 BRIGHTEN THE CORNER WHERE YOU ARE / Thomas A Edison PAT'D. 24 3221".
The cylinder is accompanied by a cardboard case.. The case is labeled on one side with the words, "EDISON BLUE AMBEROL RECORD", in blue on an orange ground. The other side is printed with a photographic portrait of Thomas Edison above the patent and trademark information and the price (60 cents).
The cylinder is accompanied by a cardboard case.. The case is labeled on one side with the words, "EDISON BLUE AMBEROL RECORD", in blue on an orange ground. The other side is printed with a photographic portrait of Thomas Edison above the patent and trademark information and the price (60 cents).
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Acquisition
Accession
1972.2
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Woodstock
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1917
Manufacturer
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10t
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Web Links and URLs
Picket Pin
Name/Title
Picket Pin
Lexicon
Description
Picket pin consisting of a metal peg with an oval ring at one end.
Use
Used to fix the picket rope for a horse to the ground.
Acquisition
Accession
1997.41
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Swanton
Town
Franklin County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Iron
Entry/Object ID
1997.41.7
Context
Likely used in Swanton, Vermont
Picnic Basket
Name/Title
Picnic Basket
Lexicon
Description
Brown stained woven basket with two U-shaped handles on either side. The basket has a plywood lid that hinges open on one of the long sides with brass-plated hinges. The inside of the lid is burned with the label, "Putney BasketVille (R) Vermont". Within the basket is a four-serving picnic service consisting of plastic plates divided into three sections, plastic mugs, and plastic flatware. Each piece is marked, "BASKETVILLE".
Acquisition
Accession
1975.497
Made/Created
Date made
1975
Manufacturer
Basketville, Inc.
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Ash Splint, Plastic, Wood
Entry/Object ID
1975.497.1.1-.29
Context
Made by Basketville, Inc., in Putney, Vermont
Pillbox
Name/Title
Pillbox
Lexicon
Description
Small round wooden box. The box is formed of a small strip of veneer wood, held together with a small nail. The box originally held Newton's Jaundice wine bitters or elixir of health.
Acquisition
Accession
1963.50
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Artist Information
Newton, Israel (1763-1856)
Artist
Time Period
19th Century
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1963.50.4
Context
Made for Israel Newton in Norwich, Vermont
Pincushion
Name/Title
Pincushion
Lexicon
Description
Pincushion on a wooden clamp. The clamp consists of a cylindrical piece of wood, hollowed out on one side with a wooden screw inserted through the bottom, extending into the hollow. On the top is a thickly stuffed oval of velvet, edged in black wool tape.
Use
The pincushion would be clamped onto an armchair or table for easy access.
Acquisition
Accession
1951.29
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Entry/Object ID
1951.29.5
Context
Used by Anna Woodworth
Pipe
Name/Title
Pipe
Lexicon
Description
Red ground stone pipe made of catlinite. The bowl and stem are set perpendicular to each other.
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Michigan
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.409
Context
Collected near Calumet, Michegan
Pipe Auger
Name/Title
Pipe Auger
Lexicon
Description
Long auger with twisted drill at the end. The rest of the metal shaft is square, and there is a turned wooden handle set perpendicular to the shaft.
Use
Used to hollow pump logs
Acquisition
Accession
1953.4
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1953.4.2
Placemat
Name/Title
Placemat
Lexicon
Description
This is a placemat featuring a still life artwork by Luigi Lucioni titled "Wine Bottle". The image depicts a green wine bottle and five pieces of fruit on a deep purple fabric. The back of the placemat is made of cork and there is a paper label in the lower left corner. It is part of a set of four and comes in a cardboard box.
Acquisition
Accession
2012.44
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Manchester
Town
Bennington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Artist Information
Lucioni, Luigi (1900-1988)
Artist
Date made
1944
Manufacturer
Hillair Publishing Company
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Cardboard, Cork, Paper
Entry/Object ID
2012.44.6
Placemat
Name/Title
Placemat
Lexicon
Description
Still life placemat featuring artwork by Luigi Lucioni titled, "Fruit on Velvet." The placemat depicts a deep purple wine bottle with ivy, a small bowl of grapes, a pear, a green pepper, and another piece of fruit resting on deep purple velvet. The back of the placemat is made of cork, and there is a paper label attached to the lower left corner of the back. The placemat is part of a set of four and comes in a cardboard box.
Acquisition
Accession
2012.44
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Manchester
Town
Bennington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Artist Information
Lucioni, Luigi (1900-1988)
Artist
Date made
1943-1960
Manufacturer
Hillair Publishing Company
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cardboard, Cork, Paper
Entry/Object ID
2012.44.7
Placemat
Name/Title
Placemat
Lexicon
Description
This is a still life placemat. The artwork on it is created by Luigi Lucioni and is titled "Blue Bottle". The placemat depicts a blue handled bottle with a branch featuring three leaves, an apple, pear, orange, walnut, tangerine, another apple, and a small bowl. A piece of deep purple velvet is draped in the background of the image. The back of the placemat is made of cork, and there is a paper label affixed to the lower left corner of the back. This placemat is part of a set of four and comes in a cardboard box.
Acquisition
Accession
2012.44
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Manchester
Town
Bennington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Artist Information
Lucioni, Luigi (1900-1988)
Artist
Date made
1944
Manufacturer
Hillair Publishing Company
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cardboard, Cork, Paper
Entry/Object ID
2012.44.8
Placemat
Name/Title
Placemat
Lexicon
Description
The placemat features a still life artwork by Luigi Lucioni titled "The Wine". The image depicts a wine bottle wrapped in raffia, a blue tumbler, five pieces of fruit, and a piece of deep purple velvet in the background. The back of the placemat is made of cork and there is a paper label located in the lower left corner of the back. This placemat is part of a set of four that comes in a cardboard box.
Acquisition
Accession
2012.44
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Manchester
Town
Bennington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Artist Information
Lucioni, Luigi (1900-1988)
Artist
Manufacturer
Hillair Publishing Company
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cardboard, Cork, Paper
Entry/Object ID
2012.44.9
Placemat
Name/Title
Placemat
Lexicon
Description
This is a placemat featuring a still life artwork by Luigi Lucioni titled "Wine Bottle". The image depicts a green wine bottle and five pieces of fruit on a deep purple fabric. The back of the placemat is made of cork and there is a paper label in the lower left corner.
Acquisition
Accession
2012.44
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Manchester
Town
Bennington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Artist Information
Lucioni, Luigi (1900-1988)
Artist
Manufacturer
Hillair Publishing Company
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cardboard, Cork
Entry/Object ID
2012.44.10
Placemat
Name/Title
Placemat
Lexicon
Description
Still life placemat featuring artwork by Luigi Lucioni titled, "Fruit on Velvet." The placemat depicts a deep purple wine bottle with ivy, a small bowl of grapes, a pear, a green pepper, and another piece of fruit resting on deep purple velvet. The back of the placemat is made of cork, and there is a paper label attached to the lower left corner of the back.
Acquisition
Accession
2012.44
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Manchester
Town
Bennington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Artist Information
Lucioni, Luigi (1900-1988)
Artist
Manufacturer
Hillair Publishing Company
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Cardboard, Cork, Paper
Entry/Object ID
2012.44.11
Placemat
Name/Title
Placemat
Lexicon
Description
This is a still life placemat. The artwork on it is created by Luigi Lucioni and is titled "Blue Bottle". The placemat depicts a blue handled bottle with a branch featuring three leaves, an apple, pear, orange, walnut, tangerine, another apple, and a small bowl. A piece of deep purple velvet is draped in the background of the image. The back of the placemat is made of cork, and there is a paper label affixed to the lower left corner of the back.
Acquisition
Accession
2012.44
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Manchester
Town
Bennington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Artist Information
Lucioni, Luigi (1900-1988)
Artist
Manufacturer
Hillair Publishing Company
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cardboard, Cork
Entry/Object ID
2012.44.12
Placemat
Name/Title
Placemat
Lexicon
Description
The placemat features a still life artwork by Luigi Lucioni titled "The Wine". The image depicts a wine bottle wrapped in raffia, a blue tumbler, five pieces of fruit, and a piece of deep purple velvet in the background. The back of the placemat is made of cork and there is a paper label located in the lower left corner of the back.
Acquisition
Accession
2012.44
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Manchester
Town
Bennington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Artist Information
Lucioni, Luigi (1900-1988)
Artist
Manufacturer
Hillair Publishing Company
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cardboard, Cork
Entry/Object ID
2012.44.13
Placemat
Name/Title
Placemat
Lexicon
Description
This is a placemat featuring a still life artwork by Luigi Lucioni titled "Wine Bottle". The image depicts a green wine bottle and five pieces of fruit on a deep purple fabric. The back of the placemat is made of cork and there is a paper label in the lower left corner.
Acquisition
Accession
2012.44
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Manchester
Town
Bennington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Artist Information
Lucioni, Luigi (1900-1988)
Artist
Manufacturer
Hillair Publishing Company
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cardboard, Paper
Entry/Object ID
2012.44.14
Placemat
Name/Title
Placemat
Lexicon
Description
Still life placemat featuring artwork by Luigi Lucioni titled, "Fruit on Velvet." The placemat depicts a deep purple wine bottle with ivy, a small bowl of grapes, a pear, a green pepper, and another piece of fruit resting on deep purple velvet. The back of the placemat is made of cork, and there is a paper label attached to the lower left corner of the back.
Acquisition
Accession
2012.44
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Manchester
Town
Bennington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Artist Information
Lucioni, Luigi (1900-1988)
Artist
Manufacturer
Hillair Publishing Company
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Cardboard, Cork
Entry/Object ID
2012.44.15
Placemat
Name/Title
Placemat
Lexicon
Description
This is a still life placemat. The artwork on it is created by Luigi Lucioni and is titled "Blue Bottle". The placemat depicts a blue handled bottle with a branch featuring three leaves, an apple, pear, orange, walnut, tangerine, another apple, and a small bowl. A piece of deep purple velvet is draped in the background of the image. The back of the placemat is made of cork, and there is a paper label affixed to the lower left corner of the back.
Acquisition
Accession
2012.44
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Manchester
Town
Bennington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Artist Information
Lucioni, Luigi (1900-1988)
Artist
Manufacturer
Hillair Publishing Company
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Cardboard, Paper
Entry/Object ID
2012.44.16
Placemat
Name/Title
Placemat
Lexicon
Description
The placemat features a still life artwork by Luigi Lucioni titled "The Wine". The image depicts a wine bottle wrapped in raffia, a blue tumbler, five pieces of fruit, and a piece of deep purple velvet in the background. The back of the placemat is made of cork and there is a paper label located in the lower left corner of the back.
Acquisition
Accession
2012.44
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Manchester
Town
Bennington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Artist Information
Lucioni, Luigi (1900-1988)
Artist
Manufacturer
Hillair Publishing Company
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Cardboard, Paper
Entry/Object ID
2012.44.17
Plaiting Tool
Name/Title
Plaiting Tool
Lexicon
Description
Plaiting tool consisting of a metal wire attached at one end to a small block of wood. The other end of the wire is propped up away from the block by another wire. Tied to the tool is a conical metal cap, similar to a thimble.
Use
Used for braiding straw
Acquisition
Accession
1923.9
Made/Created
Artist Information
Safford, Noah
Artist
Date made
1840
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1923.9a-b
Context
Made by Noah Safford in Springfield, Vermont
Plane
Name/Title
Plane
Lexicon
Description
Small brass and steel tool. A grooved brass frame holds a steel bar that is attached with a screw. Incised mark: "A. Worthington, Saxtons River, Vt."
Acquisition
Accession
1975.494
Made/Created
Manufacturer
A. Worthington
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1975.494.9
Context
Made in Saxtons River, Vermont
Plane
Name/Title
Plane
Lexicon
Description
Metal plane with a tall handle, similar in style to a saw handle. There is a turned wooden knob at the front of the plane.
Acquisition
Accession
1967.121
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Rutland Women's Reformatory
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Rutland
City
Rutland County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal, Wood
Entry/Object ID
1967.121.3
Context
Used by students at the Rutland Women's Reformatory in Rutland, Vermont
Plane
Name/Title
Plane
Lexicon
Description
Metal routing plane. The body of the plane has a rounded front with 2 central chisels. There is a turned wooden knob on either side of the body.
Acquisition
Accession
1967.121
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Rutland Women's Reformatory
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Rutland
City
Rutland County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Metal, Wood
Entry/Object ID
1967.121.4
Context
Used by students at the Rutland Women's Reformatory in Rutland, Vermont
Plane
Interpretative Labels
Label
In 1938, the statue of Ceres on top of the gold dome of the Vermont State House was removed. The hand from that statue can be seen elsewhere in this case. 87-year-old Dwight Dwinnell, Sergeant-at-Arms of the State House, used these tools to carve a replacement for it based on Mead's original. Dwinnell's Ceres is considered today to be an important piece of folk art, and recently underwent restoration.
Name/Title
Plane
Lexicon
Description
Metal parts for a wood plane. The parts are the blade attached to the chip breaker, and two other unidentifiable pieces.
Acquisition
Accession
2017.10
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1890-1938
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Blade
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.115a-c
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Plate
Name/Title
Plate
Lexicon
Description
Two wooden plates. Each plate is round with a raised rim.
Acquisition
Accession
1919.4
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1919.4.3a-b
Context
Owned by a member of the Ormsbee family.
Platform Scale
Name/Title
Platform Scale
Lexicon
Description
Platform scale consisting of two disks connected with a spring-loaded bar. The top surface is metal with concentric molded rings. The bottom surface is wood printed with advertising copy and instructions for use.
Acquisition
Accession
1953.52
Made/Created
Date made
1878
Manufacturer
Ohio Scale Works
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Brass
Entry/Object ID
1953.52.4
Pleating Board
Name/Title
Pleating Board
Lexicon
Description
Pleating board consisting of a wooden tray set with removable metal bands. The tray is lined with cotton beneath the bands. It is accompanied by an extra metal band, and 2 wooden bands. The back of the tray has a paper label that reads, "Directions for Using the Improved Paris Plaiter." followed by complete instructions.
Acquisition
Accession
1974.9
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1974.9a-d
Context
Owned by a member of the Harlow or Caswell families of Montpelier, Vermont.
Pliers
Name/Title
Pliers
Lexicon
Description
Metal needle-nose pliers.
Acquisition
Accession
2016.58
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Kelton, Dwight Herbert (1921-2009), New England Telephone and Telegraph
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
2016.58.8e
Context
Used by Dwight Kelton of Montpelier, Vermont as an employee of New England Telephone and Telegraph.
Pliers
Interpretative Labels
Label
In 1938, the statue of Ceres on top of the gold dome of the Vermont State House was removed. The hand from that statue can be seen elsewhere in this case. 87-year-old Dwight Dwinnell, Sergeant-at-Arms of the State House, used these tools to carve a replacement for it based on Mead's original. Dwinnell's Ceres is considered today to be an important piece of folk art, and recently underwent restoration.
Name/Title
Pliers
Lexicon
Description
Flatnose metal pliers. The ridges on the inside of the pliers' nose have warn away. There is a manufacturer's mark, but it is illegible. On either side of the mechanism for opening and closing are two cutouts which align when the pliers are opened part way.
Acquisition
Accession
2017.10
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1890-1938
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.97
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Plow Plane
Name/Title
Plow Plane
Lexicon
Description
Wooden plow plane consisting of a molded, horizontal board with a a large, carved handle mounted on the center. There is a sloped opening for inserting and securing a metal blade (still present).
Use
Used to carve a line of molding into wood.
Acquisition
Accession
1951.17
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1951.17
Context
Proposed for deaccession due to condition and lack of Vermont use connections.
Plumb Bob
Name/Title
Plumb Bob
Lexicon
Description
Lacriform wood plumb bob.
Acquisition
Accession
1963.19
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1963.19.4
Plummet
Name/Title
Plummet
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone plummet.
Use
Used to sink fishing nets into the water
Acquisition
Accession
1954.283
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Sampson, Emma P. Merrill (1865-1953)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Caledonia County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1954.283.68
Context
Collected by Emma P. Sampson in Caledonia County, Vermont
Plummet
Name/Title
Plummet
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone, lacriform plummet stone. The bottom is pointed, and the top has a knob above an incised line.
Ethnography
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.393
Plummet
Name/Title
Plummet
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone plummet. There is a groove encircling the narrow end.
Use
Used to sink a fishing net into the water
Acquisition
Accession
1954.5
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Hanson, Lyle
Person or Organization
Related Places
,
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1954.5.4
Context
Collected by Lyle Hanson in Fair Haven, Vermont, or Lake George, New York
Plummet
Name/Title
Plummet
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone plummet. There is a groove encircling the narrow end.
Use
Used to sink a fishing net into the water
Acquisition
Accession
1954.5
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Hanson, Lyle
Person or Organization
Related Places
,
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1954.5.11
Context
Collected by Lyle Hanson in Fair Haven, Vermont, or Lake George, New York
Pocket Knife
Name/Title
Pocket Knife
Lexicon
Description
Small pen knife with bone handle. On the small single blade is the label "H. BOHER'S / IMPROVED / CUTLERY". The bone of the handle is secured to the metal center with three rivets on each side with an additional rivet at the top of the knife where the blade folds out.
Acquisition
Accession
2003.8
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Bean, Harrison Henry (1825-1908)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Plainfield
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1880-1890
Manufacturer
H. Boher's
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Bone, Steel
Entry/Object ID
2003.8.2
Context
Used by Harrison Henry Bean of Plainfield, Vermont.
Pocket Knife
Name/Title
Pocket Knife
Lexicon
Description
Folding pocket knife with a wooden handle. The handle is roughly carved with the initials "CH II". There is one blade, and it has a broken tip. 3 small strips of paper were stuffed into the knife in the gap from the missing blade tip (now removed) that read, "M. Pollard", and "R.P. Pollard."
Acquisition
Accession
1995.47
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1995.47.3
Pocket Knife
Name/Title
Pocket Knife
Lexicon
Description
Multi-tooled pocket knife with a black plastic body. The knife has one blade, two can openers, a Phillips head screwdriver, and a corkscrew. One side of the body is labeled in white with the words, "THUNDER ROAD". There is a key ring attached to one end by a short chain.
Acquisition
Accession
2022.51
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Thunder Road International Speedbowl
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Barre Town
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall (closed)
Materials
Material
Steel, Plastic, Rubber
Entry/Object ID
2022.51.4
Context
Thunder Road pocket knife. Originally loaned for exhibition.
Pocket Tinderbox
Name/Title
Pocket Tinderbox
Lexicon
Description
Small wooden box with brass running along each side and a rounded metal blunt blade inserted on one edge. The box opens and shuts with a brass hinge. The included flint is smooth on one side and naturally shaped with a crest in center.
Acquisition
Accession
1941.24
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Northfield
Town
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Wood, Brass, Flint
Entry/Object ID
1941.24a-b
Context
Owned by the Woodbury family of Northfield, Vermont
Poke
Name/Title
Poke
Lexicon
Description
Wooden sheep poke, or sheep check. It consists of four wooden rods, two shaped like Us and two shaped like spears. The spear-shaped rods are inserted through the U-shaped rods, with the spear heads holding them in place.
Use
Put around the necks of sheep or lambs to prevent them from going through holes in fences.
Acquisition
Accession
1955.13
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Calais
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1955.13
Context
Found in the caretaker's apartment at Kent Tavern in Calais, Vermont
Porch Box
Name/Title
Porch Box
Lexicon
Description
Insulated metal box with a hinging top lid. The lid hinges upward from two strap hinges on the back edge. Though the lid is not insulated, the rest of the interior is lined in white styrofoam. The front has the inscription, "BOOTH BROS DAIRY", in raised, yellow letters.
Use
Placed on a porch to receive milk deliveries
Acquisition
Accession
2004.58
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Booth Brothers Dairy
Person or Organization
Related Places
,
Made/Created
Date made
1965-1975
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal, Styrofoam
Entry/Object ID
2004.58.47
Context
Used for deliveries from Booth Brothers Dairy of Barre, Vermont
Portable File
Name/Title
Portable File
Lexicon
Description
Portable file consisting of a long strip of leather with pockets sewn into one side. The file closes by rolling up.
Acquisition
Accession
1953.35
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Wright, Medad, Jr. (1812-1892)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Leather
Entry/Object ID
1953.35.1
Context
Owned by Medad Wright, Jr., in Montpelier, Vermont
Portable File
Name/Title
Portable File
Lexicon
Description
Leather account case or roll. The long strip of leather stores rolled up and unrolls to expose alphabetized slots, with each slot labeled with two letters. The roll is labeled "E White [illeg]ington" and "E [illeg]dell".
Acquisition
Accession
1957.30
Materials
Material
Leather, Paper
Entry/Object ID
1957.30
Portable File
Name/Title
Portable File
Lexicon
Description
Rolled leather account holder with a long tie for closure. The file rolls flat into in a long rectangle with chamfered corners on the one end. Inside, a narrow strip of leather is woven through slits along the center of the rectangle to create document pouches. Each "pouch" is labeled in ink with capital letters: ABC; DEF; GHI; JKL; MN; OPQ; RS; TUV; WY.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.5
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Richford
Town
Franklin County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1830
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall (rolled)
Materials
Material
Leather
Entry/Object ID
1960.5.1
Context
Originally held three account slips addressed to Richford, Vermont, dated to the 1830s.
Portable File
Name/Title
Portable File
Lexicon
Description
Leather account case or roll. The long strip of leather stores rolled up and unrolls to expose alphabetized slots holding narrow paper handwritten receipts and payment notations.
Acquisition
Accession
1965.63
Made/Created
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Leather, Paper
Entry/Object ID
1965.63.3
Context
Likely used by a shopkeeper in Berkshire, Vermont
Portable File
Name/Title
Portable File
Lexicon
Description
Leather account case or roll. The long strip of leather is stored rolled up and unrolls to expose alphabetized slots to hold narrow paper receipts and payment notations. The slots are formed by weaving a narrow strip of leather through evenly-placed slits along the center of the roll.
Acquisition
Accession
1965.63
Made/Created
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Leather
Entry/Object ID
1965.63.4
Context
Likely used by a shopkeeper in Berkshire, Vermont
Pounce Box
Name/Title
Pounce Box
Lexicon
Description
Turned wood pounce box. The box is shaped like a pedestal with a concave top. The top has several small holes drilled into it.
Use
Pounce is a fine powder sprinkled onto paper after writing to dry ink.
Acquisition
Accession
1945.39
Relationships
Related Places
Place
North Calais
Village
Calais
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1945.39
Context
Found in a house in North Calais, Vermont
Pounce Box
Name/Title
Pounce Box
Lexicon
Description
Turned wooden pounce box. The box consists of a round pedestal with a flared, concave top. The center of the top is pieced with holes in the shape of a six-pointed star.
Use
Pounce is a fine powder sprinkled onto paper after writing to dry ink.
Acquisition
Accession
1946.15
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Richardson, James
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Warren
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1946.15.2
Printing Press
Interpretative Labels
Label
Printing Press, c. 1700
English
Gift of the Vermont Publishers Association, #1895.1
This printing press, known as the Dresden Press, served as the first official press of the State of Vermont. Printer Alden Spooner brought the press to Dresden, a district of Hanover, New Hampshire, in 1778; later, moving to Windsor, Vermont, in 1783. The press was previously used in Connecticut in the early 1700s by that state's first printer, Thomas Short. Stories and popular belief placed this press in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in 1638 – historians have yet to find proof of these assertions.
The government of Vermont was thrilled to have a printer nearby after having to travel all the way to Hartford, Connecticut, in 1777 to print the Vermont Constitution. As a democracy with a legal system based on written word, it was important for Vermont's legislature to print new laws as quickly as possible.
A prominent feature since it's donation in 1895, the Historical Society considers it one of the most significant artifacts in the collection - representing the importance of the written word in the culture and governance of the people of the state of Vermont.
Name/Title
Printing Press
Lexicon
Description
Printing press consisting of a large wooden frame and marble press. On one side, the press has ornately turned legs, but the legs on the other side are simple posts. A horizontal surface sits about halfway up the frame with a rectangular wooden box set into its center. A large weight is attached above the box and lowers toward it by pushing a long handle that extends from the tall gate frame at the center of the piece.
Acquisition
Accession
1895.1
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Spooner, Alden (1757-1827)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Norwich
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Time Period
17th Century
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal, Marble
Entry/Object ID
1895.1
Context
The first printing press used in Vermont
Web Links and URLs
Product Label
Name/Title
Product Label
Lexicon
Description
Rectangular metal plaque with word "fellows" molded across the center. The word and a border around the edges is raised. The unraised portion is red. There are round holes in each corner for bolts.
Acquisition
Accession
1987.9
Made/Created
Date made
1950-1960
Manufacturer
Fellows Gear Shaper Company
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1987.9.1
Context
Made by Fellows Gear Shaper Company, and attached to machine tools they produced in Springfield, Vermont.
Product Label
Name/Title
Product Label
Lexicon
Description
Rectangular metal plaque with words "fellows EMHART" molded across the center. The words and a border around the edges is raised. The unraised portion is black and has a mottled surface. There are round holes in the top right and bottom left corners for bolts.
Acquisition
Accession
1987.9
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1975
Manufacturer
Fellows Gear Shaper Company
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1987.9.2
Context
Made by Fellows Gear Shaper Company, and attached to machine tools they produced in Springfield, Vermont.
Product Label
Name/Title
Product Label
Lexicon
Description
Rectangular silver-toned metal tag with rounded corners. The tag is printed or etched with gold-toned metal with the words, "FELLOWS NO. 4 RED LINER / THE FELLOWS GEAR SHAPER CO. SPRINGFIELD, VERMONT U. S. A." There is a round hole at the center of the right and left sides for mounting.
Acquisition
Accession
1987.9
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1950
Manufacturer
Fellows Gear Shaper Company
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1987.9.3
Context
Made by Fellows Gear Shaper Company, and attached to machine tools they produced in Springfield, Vermont. The Red Liner is a gear checking machine.
Product Label
Name/Title
Product Label
Lexicon
Description
Round metal tag. The ground is enameled red. The tag is molded and enameled to show a blue rectangle with the word "FELLOWS" over a silver-toned gear. Across the center is a silver portion, similar in appearance to a car's grill with a space for recording the tool's number (blank). Beneath the silver portion are the words, "THE FELLOWS GEAR SHAPER CO. SRINGFIELD, VERMONT U.S.A."
Acquisition
Accession
1987.9
Made/Created
Date made
1920-1930
Manufacturer
Fellows Gear Shaper Company
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1987.9.4
Context
Made by Fellows Gear Shaper Company, and attached to machine tools they produced in Springfield, Vermont.
Product Model
Interpretative Labels
Label
Sales Sample, 1883
William Cooley
Vermont Farm Machinery Company
Wood, metal
Anonymous gift, 1957.19
Dairy has long been one of Vermont’s primary industries, and when refrigerated railroad cars provided easier, faster access to major markets in Montreal, New York, and Boston, production grew exponentially. Rather than cheese and other preserved products as the primary export, it became feasible for Vermonters to sell cream and milk out of the state.
William Cooley of Waterbury invented a number of things, including a variety of gasoline engines, granite industry tools, and other machine parts. This creamer was one of his earlier efforts, patented in the 1870s. The creamer was found to be more efficient at extracting cream from milk than other similar machines, and the Vermont Farm Machine Company purchased the patent from Cooley to manufacture and distribute his machine.
Within a few years, 8,000 dairies were using the creamer. Its more efficient process made the development of centralized creameries possible, streamlining production rather than the individual on-farm process that had dominated before. The design proved popular enough that the company spent time in court protecting its patent against infringement on a number of different occasions.
This creamer is a salesman’s model, intended to show the mechanics of the machine but not necessarily to actually produce cream. The smallest production model of Cooley’s Creamer was at least twice as large as this one.
Name/Title
Product Model
Lexicon
Description
Sales sample for a Cooley Creamer, manufactured by the Vermont Farm Machinery Company.
Wooden box painted green, gold, and black with a tin lined interior. On the outside of the box are elaborate painted decorations as well as the lettering “COOLEY CREAMER” at the top front in black letters shadowed with gold. On the front gold panels are the words “MANUF’D BY / VERMONT FARM MACHINE CO / BELLOWS FALLS, VT, U.S.A. / PATENTS ISSUED / FEB 10 1877, AUG 28 1877, JULY 17, 1883” There is also a metal slot on the top of the front panel above the words. The whole box is held off the ground by two pieces of wood on the bottom. On the right hand side is a crank connected to three gears as well as two additional levers.
On the underside of the lid, the words “INVENTED BY / WILLIAM COOLEY / OF WATERBURY, VT.” are painted in black. The lid is held open by two chains connecting diagonally to the box. Inside the box, four metal cylinders rest on a platform that raises or lowers with a system of gears. The cans have spigots and gauges and removable lids.
Wooden box painted green, gold, and black with a tin lined interior. On the outside of the box are elaborate painted decorations as well as the lettering “COOLEY CREAMER” at the top front in black letters shadowed with gold. On the front gold panels are the words “MANUF’D BY / VERMONT FARM MACHINE CO / BELLOWS FALLS, VT, U.S.A. / PATENTS ISSUED / FEB 10 1877, AUG 28 1877, JULY 17, 1883” There is also a metal slot on the top of the front panel above the words. The whole box is held off the ground by two pieces of wood on the bottom. On the right hand side is a crank connected to three gears as well as two additional levers.
On the underside of the lid, the words “INVENTED BY / WILLIAM COOLEY / OF WATERBURY, VT.” are painted in black. The lid is held open by two chains connecting diagonally to the box. Inside the box, four metal cylinders rest on a platform that raises or lowers with a system of gears. The cans have spigots and gauges and removable lids.
Acquisition
Accession
1957.19
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Waterbury
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Artist Information
Cooley, William
Artist
Date made
1883
Manufacturer
Vermont Farm Machinery Company (1871-1921)
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1957.19
Context
William Cooley of Waterbury patented this creamer in the 1870s as the dairy industry began booming, and it was sold and distributed nationally by the Vermont Farm Manufacturing Company of Bellows Falls.
Product Model
Name/Title
Product Model
Lexicon
Description
Scale model of a cream separator stamped into metal. The object has a flat, pyramidal central support tower with a round bowl at the top and a tapered tumbler at the bottom left. The two vessels are assembled with tabs. Two spouts lead from the bowl to drip into the tumbler. The the base reads, "DE LAVAL SAVE $15. PER COW PER YEAR 1,000,000 IN USE THE DE LAVAL SEPARATOR CO. NEW YORK CHICAGE MONTREAL SAN FRANCISCO WINNIPEG PAT'D JULY- 28 '08. L.T. SAVAGE N.Y." The inside of the bowl reads, "AMERICAN ART SIGN CO. B'KLYN., N.Y."
Acquisition
Accession
1996.49
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
De Laval Separator Company
Person or Organization
Made/Created
Date made
1908
Manufacturer
American Art Sign Company
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1996.49.22
Context
Owned by a member of the Tyler, Fuller, or Heatherington families.
Product Model
Name/Title
Product Model
Lexicon
Description
Small wooden model of a farm tool, consisting a semi-rounded rectangular head with a central, conical attachment at the center top.
Acquisition
Accession
2023.14
Ethnography
Made/Created
Artist Information
Santo, Pasquale "Patsy" (1893-1975)
Artist
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
2023.14.10
Context
Made by Pasquale "Patsy" Santo of Rutland, Vermont.
Product Model
Name/Title
Product Model
Lexicon
Description
Miniature potato hoe. The scale model consists of two wooden shafts, two metal wheels, a metal seat, and two wooden blades oriented into a V shape at the ground beneath the seat.
Use
Product models were used both by traveling salesmen and within storefronts as examples of large goods available for purchase.
Acquisition
Accession
1983.10
Made/Created
Artist Information
Mayo, David (1847-1934)
Artist
Date made
1870-1914
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1983.10.2
Context
Made by David Mayo of Montpelier, Vermont.
From an exhibit label:
"David Mayo was born in 1847 or 1848 in Chazy, New York. He moved to Montpelier in 1867 to apprentice as a wheelwright in the carriage-making shop of H.N. Taplin. Several of the inventors in this exhibit were wheelwrights, or wheel makers. They learned how to work with both wood and metal, two materials essential to most inventions of the time.
Mayo opened his own shop on Elm Street in 1871 and remained there for 42 years. He is a prime example of the ingenious Yankee, and his many models and drawings show his solutions to his customers' needs. When Mayo retired, the local newspaper reported on "the many models of things manufactured by him such as dump carts and sleds, snow scrapers, potato planters and potato hoes, hay wagons, sheep rack and snow roller, also election booths." To our knowledge, Mayo never patented any of his creations."
From an exhibit label:
"David Mayo was born in 1847 or 1848 in Chazy, New York. He moved to Montpelier in 1867 to apprentice as a wheelwright in the carriage-making shop of H.N. Taplin. Several of the inventors in this exhibit were wheelwrights, or wheel makers. They learned how to work with both wood and metal, two materials essential to most inventions of the time.
Mayo opened his own shop on Elm Street in 1871 and remained there for 42 years. He is a prime example of the ingenious Yankee, and his many models and drawings show his solutions to his customers' needs. When Mayo retired, the local newspaper reported on "the many models of things manufactured by him such as dump carts and sleds, snow scrapers, potato planters and potato hoes, hay wagons, sheep rack and snow roller, also election booths." To our knowledge, Mayo never patented any of his creations."
Protractor
Interpretative Labels
Label
Protractor
Used by James Whitelaw (1748 - 1829), Vermont’s second Surveyor General
Ryegate, VT
Gift of George P. Whitelaw, 1885.1.3
James Whitelaw was born in Scotland, and came to America in 1773 as a land scout for the Scotch American Company of Farmers. He worked and traveled in several different colonies, but settled in Ryegate, Vermont. In 1787 he became Vermont’s second Surveyor General. In this capacity he was responsible for completing accurate local surveys of towns and counties.
Whitelaw’s work is central to the new settlers’ process of dividing the Vermont landscape for private ownership and development. Mapmaking is a process of definition: Whitelaw and others like him were projecting their own vision of Vermont’s landscape. That vision emphasized European-style agriculture, certain kinds of “productive” wild animals, and left no room for the catamount.
Name/Title
Protractor
Lexicon
Description
Silver protractor. The arch of the tool is engraved with hash lines showing measurements (imperial), and the straight part of the tool is engraved with the words, "Gardner Glasgow".
Acquisition
Accession
1885.1
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Whitelaw, James
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Ryegate
Town
Caledonia County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1885.1.3
Context
Used by James Whitelaw of Ryegate, Vermont's second Surveyor General.
Web Links and URLs
Quilling Wheel Base
Name/Title
Quilling Wheel Base
Lexicon
Description
Base for a quill wheel. The base is on three legs. There is a tall, turned post at the back (wheel missing), and a horizontal turned post at the front.
Acquisition
Accession
1955.30
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1955.30.2
Radio
Name/Title
Radio
Lexicon
Description
Radio with exposed components attached to a wooden board. The components include a dial with a corresponding hub behind, and five vacuum tubes (one missing). Three of the tubes are clustered into a hub at the right.
Acquisition
Accession
1985.25
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Kent, Arthur Atwater (1873-1949)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Calais
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1921
Manufacturer
Atwater Kent
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal, Glass
Entry/Object ID
1985.25.1
Context
Produced by Atwater Kent
Radio
Name/Title
Radio
Lexicon
Description
Radio with exposed components attached to a wooden board. The components include three dials, each with a corresponding hub behind, and five vacuum tubes. Two of the tubes are between dials, and the other three are clustered into a hub at the right. A pair of headphones attaches with a brown wire to the vacuum tube hub.
Acquisition
Accession
1962.42
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Kent, Arthur Atwater (1873-1949)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Calais
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1923
Manufacturer
Atwater Kent
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Glass, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1962.42.2a
Context
Produced by Atwater Kent
Railroad Lantern
Name/Title
Railroad Lantern
Lexicon
Description
Railroad lantern with metal base and ventilation cap and glass chimney. Both the cap and base are stamped with six-pointed stars. The glass is engraved with the initials, "V C R R" (Vermont Central Rail Road). The base contains a well for holding liquid fuel, and a central wick holder rises from the base into the center of the chimney. The lantern has a round metal handle at the top.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.190
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Central Vermont Railway
Person or Organization
Made/Created
Time Period
19th Century
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Tin, Glass
Entry/Object ID
1960.190
Context
Used on the Central Vermont Railway
Railroad Lantern
Name/Title
Railroad Lantern
Lexicon
Description
Lantern with glass globe/chimney set into a metal cage mount. The oil reservoir sits in the base of the lantern, and the round wire handle is attached to the vent cap.
Acquisition
Accession
1988.14
Relationships
Related Places
,
Made/Created
Time Period
19th Century
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal, Glass
Entry/Object ID
1988.14.1
Context
Used on the first train from White River Junction, Vermont, through Sharon, Vermont.
Ratchet
Name/Title
Ratchet
Lexicon
Description
Double-ended hexogonal ratchet.
Acquisition
Accession
2016.58
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Kelton, Dwight Herbert (1921-2009), New England Telephone and Telegraph
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
2016.58.8f
Context
Used by Dwight Kelton of Montpelier, Vermont as an employee of New England Telephone and Telegraph.
Razor
Name/Title
Razor
Lexicon
Description
Straight razor whose blade folds down into its brass handle. It is in a leather-covered cardboard sheath-style box that is marked, "F. A. Koch & Co., New York."
Acquisition
Accession
1974.29
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1900
Manufacturer
F. A. Koch & Co.
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Steel, Brass, Cardboard, Leather
Entry/Object ID
1974.29.2
Context
Owned by a member of a Abbott family of Huntington, Vermont.
Razor
Name/Title
Razor
Lexicon
Description
Razor consisting of a metal blade attached to a wooden handle. The blade is attached with 4 nails placed around it and a wire staple running through it. It is extended with a small metal plate.
Acquisition
Accession
1952.40
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1952.40.12c
Razor Hone
Name/Title
Razor Hone
Lexicon
Description
Hone mounted on a wooden handle. The reverse has a paper label with the inscription, "THE AMERICAN HONE & BOX COMPANY, of Wolcott, Vt."
Use
Used to sharpen straight razors
Acquisition
Accession
1980.11
Made/Created
Date made
1869-1877
Manufacturer
The American Hone & Box Company
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Stone
Entry/Object ID
1980.11
Context
Made by The American Hone & Box Company in Wolcott, Vermont
Roasting Pan
Name/Title
Roasting Pan
Lexicon
Description
Roasting pan or grill pan consisting of a metal handle and grate. The hand connects underneath the grate at its center and bends down into three feet to hold the grate off the ground. The grate is a circle with parallel bars across it.
Acquisition
Accession
1958.38
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Poland, Arthur Nye (1868-1940)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Waitsfield
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1958.38.2
Context
Owned by Arthur N. Poland of Waitsfield, Vermont
Roasting Pan
Name/Title
Roasting Pan
Lexicon
Description
Roasting or grill pan consisting of a cast iron grate and a wooden handle. The pan is round with no bottom and an X-shaped domed grate. The lines of the grate are concave to allow grease to flow down and settle in the reservoir that runs around the rim. There is a pouring spout on one side of the rim.
Use
Placed over hot coals to hold meat for cooking. The shape of the grill lines is intended to save the juices in the reservoir around the edge.
Acquisition
Accession
1958.38
Entry/Object ID
1958.38.1
Roasting Pan
Name/Title
Roasting Pan
Lexicon
Description
Oval roasting pan consisting of a pan, lid, and rack. The pan has a heavy-gauge wire handle that attaches at either end of the rim and hinges upward. The lid has a flat U-shaped handle at the center. The rack is an oval sheet of metal with circular holes drilled through it at sporadic intervals and placements. There are two wire handles formed into loops on either long side. The rack fits snugly into the pan.
Acquisition
Accession
1940.11
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Titus, Simeon B.
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Vershire
Town
Orange County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Entry/Object ID
1940.11.2a-c
Context
Used by the family of Simeon B. Titus in Vershire, Vermont
Room Numbers
Name/Title
Room Numbers
Lexicon
Description
Set of 15 room number identification plates. Each rectangular plate has a small hole on either end for mounting to the wall with nails, and the letter are embossed and painted black. The numbers include: 227, 232, 234, 327, 404, 427, 429, 432, 434, 506, 508, 517, 525, 527, 532.
Acquisition
Accession
1974.32
Relationships
Related Places
,
Made/Created
Date made
1876
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Entry/Object ID
1974.32a-o
Context
Used to identify room numbers in the Pavilion Hotel in Montpelier, Vermont
Rowing Machine
Interpretative Labels
Label
Rowing Machine, 1980-1985
Concept2
Morrisville, Vermont
Metal, wood, plastic
Gift of Concept2, 2012
Many of Vermont's inventions and innovations have come about during the cold and dark of winter. When the Dreissigacker brothers, Dick and Pete, found themselves without access to their beloved sport of rowing while ponds were frozen over, they put their creativity to developing a new and improved indoor rowing machine. In 1981, they began manufacturing and selling their first model, called the Concept2 Model A. Over the next few years, they leveraged their connections to the rowing community as well as their keen interest in iterating and improving to take the exercise market by storm. Though the idea of an indoor rowing machine was over a century old by that point, the Concept2 "ergometer" rowing machine quickly became the industry standard. Today, Concept2 is a multi-national, multi-million dollar company that is still based out of Vermont.
Name/Title
Rowing Machine
Lexicon
Description
Chromed metal rowing machine consisting of a leather seat on a long metal pole and a bicycle wheel with plastic sheets to create air resistance. The machine rests on the ground in two places: at the end of the horizontal pole, and at the joint between the horizontal and diagonal poles. The base at the far end has holes for bolting the machine down, while the base at the join has rubber caps. There are two wooden footrests attached at a forty-five degree angle at the join. The butterfly-shaped seat is oriented toward the wheel and moves relatively freely along the base pole. At the midpoint of the diagonal pole is a wooden stand with turned handle, a maker's label, and a speed gauge. At the end of the pole is a bicycle wheel with black plastic rectangles attached within the spokes.
Acquisition
Accession
2012.8
Made/Created
Date made
1980-1985
Manufacturer
Concept2, Inc.
Materials
Material
Metal, Wood, Plastic
Entry/Object ID
2012.8
Context
Developed and manufactured by Concept2 in Morrisville, Vermont.
Ruler
Name/Title
Ruler
Lexicon
Description
Two rulers, one painted black. The black ruler has a beveled edge but no measurement lines.
Acquisition
Accession
1927.8
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Doten, Hosea (1809-1886)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Pomfret
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1927.8a-b
Context
Owned by Hosea Doten in Pomfret, Vermont
Ruler
Name/Title
Ruler
Lexicon
Description
Wooden ruler. One edge is marked in inches with hash lines every 1/8 inch. It is printed with the inscription, "BE SURE AND USE BROWN'S CAMPHORATED SAPONACIOUS DENTRIFRICE. PRICE TWENTY-FIVE CENTER A BOTTLE. IT IS REALLY A TOILET LUXURY."
Acquisition
Accession
1958.1
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Williams, George E.
Person or Organization
Made/Created
Time Period
20th Century
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1958.1.629
Context
Made in Windsor, Vermont and sold at George E. Williams' drug store.
Ruler
Name/Title
Ruler
Description
Metal ruler advertising the St. Johnsbury Trucking Co.
Acquisition
Accession
2008.1
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
St. Johnsbury Trucking
Person or Organization
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
2008.1.19
Context
Lawrence K. Rossi (1918-2015, worked for St. Johnsbury Trucking Co. as terminal manager in Barre and Montpelier and as district manager for New England and New York.
Harry and Mickey Zarbarsky founded St. Johnsbury Trucking in 1921. The company grew to serve all of the Northeast, eventually moving its base to Massachusetts. The brothers sold the company to Sun Oil in 1975. The company closed in 1993.
For detailed history of the company, check out this article:https://www.northstarmonthly.com/features/the-long-haul/article_37838d1e-47fe-52de-9740-2ae90bd0bdfe.html
Harry and Mickey Zarbarsky founded St. Johnsbury Trucking in 1921. The company grew to serve all of the Northeast, eventually moving its base to Massachusetts. The brothers sold the company to Sun Oil in 1975. The company closed in 1993.
For detailed history of the company, check out this article:https://www.northstarmonthly.com/features/the-long-haul/article_37838d1e-47fe-52de-9740-2ae90bd0bdfe.html
Ruler
Name/Title
Ruler
Lexicon
Description
A white metal ruler featuring six historic, American flags. The ruler has inches marked in red on one side and metric measures in red on the other. In the center, it says, "The Bennington Museum, Bennington, Vermont, 05201" in blue letters.
Acquisition
Accession
2020.26
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
2020.26.12
Context
Souvenir of the Bennington Museum
Sadiron
Name/Title
Sadiron
Lexicon
Description
Two triangular cast iron sadirons with tall metal handles.
Acquisition
Accession
1953.40
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Day, Lucy Munro Hale (1816-1887)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Ludlow
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Iron
Entry/Object ID
1953.40.18a-b
Context
Used by Lucy Hale Day who worked as a tailor making men's clothes before she got married
Sadiron
Name/Title
Sadiron
Lexicon
Description
Heavy, narrow sad iron consisting of a tall base and twisted around handle.
Acquisition
Accession
1953.40
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Day, Lucy Munro Hale (1816-1887)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Ludlow
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Iron
Entry/Object ID
1953.40.19
Context
Used by Lucy Hale Day who worked as a tailor making men's clothes before she got married
Sailmaker's Needle
Interpretative Labels
Label
Nathaniel Burbank of South Walden, Vermont wen to sea in 1858 and didn't return home until after the end of the Civil War. The logbook was kept of his first voyage aboard the Joseph Grinnell, which sailed for the Pacific Ocean out fo Bedford, Massachusetts on June 18, 1858 under William Thomas as Master. Burbank made his awls from whalebone and drew the picture of his prey, the Sperm whale. Throughout his voyage he would stamp the book with a whale for a capture and a whale's tail for one that got away.
Burbank's written accounts of his whaling career end in 1862. His accounts in this book continued in 1872 listing produce from and work on his Vermont farm.
Name/Title
Sailmaker's Needle
Lexicon
Description
Large, curved sewing needle with a large eye to accommodate heavy thread. It has a wide, flat, curved end that tapers to a point.
Acquisition
Accession
1994.41
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Walden
Town
Caledonia County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Artist Information
Burbank, Nathaniel (1828-1913)
Artist
Date made
circa 1860
Materials
Material
Steel
Entry/Object ID
1994.41.3
Context
Made by Nathaniel Burbank of South Walden, Vermont.
Salt Shaker
Name/Title
Salt Shaker
Lexicon
Description
Round, red-painted wooden salt shaker.
Acquisition
Accession
2020.22
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1935-circa 1945
Manufacturer
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
Materials
Material
Wood, Paint
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.52
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Salt Shaker
Name/Title
Salt Shaker
Lexicon
Description
Salt shaker in the shape of a pig. The body is barrel-shaped, with a protruding snout with small holes and a painted mouth and nostrils at one end, and a cork stopper at the other. The tail and four legs are made with round pegs. Two dots and V shapes are painted on to represent eyes and ears.
Acquisition
Accession
2020.22
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1935-circa 1945
Manufacturer
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.53
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Salt Shakers
Name/Title
Salt Shakers
Lexicon
Description
Two salt shakers in the shape of lighthouses. They are painted white with blue stripes at the top and bottom. Four-pane windows are drawn on the sides.
Acquisition
Accession
2020.22
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1935-circa 1945
Manufacturer
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.50ab
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, Vermont
Salt Shakers
Name/Title
Salt Shakers
Lexicon
Description
Two red-painted salt shakers shaped like vases or balusters.
Acquisition
Accession
2020.22
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1935-circa 1945
Manufacturer
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.51ab
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Salt Shakers
Name/Title
Salt Shakers
Lexicon
Description
Two glass saltshakers with a red-painted wooden base. The shakers are clear, faceted glass with red-painted metal screw-on caps. The base is a rectangle with two holes drilled in the top, into which the shakers sit. The center of the base is printed with the words, "West Addison, Vt." The set is accompanied by its original cardboard box, which is printed with the label, "1 Pc. No. 369 Salt & Pepper Set Made In U. S. A."
Acquisition
Accession
2020.22
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1935-circa 1945
Manufacturer
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.42a-d
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, Vermont
Salt Shakers
Name/Title
Salt Shakers
Lexicon
Description
Saltshaker set consisting of two shakers, an egg timer, and a stand. The shakers are clear glass with red plastic screw-in caps. The base is a rectangular piece of wood with two holes drilled into the top in which the shakers sit. At the center are two dowels with a sand-filled egg time between them. The egg timer is mounted between two spoked wheels to allow it to rotate. The base is printed with the label, "Beach Haven, N. J."
Acquisition
Accession
2020.22
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1935-circa 1945
Manufacturer
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
Materials
Material
Wood, Glass, Plastic
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.43a-e
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, Vermont
Salt Shakers
Name/Title
Salt Shakers
Lexicon
Description
Salt and pepper shaker set consisting of two turned wooden shakers in the shape of apples. The shakers are in their original retail packaging: a shaped cardboard holder printed with the label, "SALT & PEPPER SHAKER SET".
Acquisition
Accession
2020.22
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1935-circa 1945
Manufacturer
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.44a-c
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, Vermont
Salt Shakers
Name/Title
Salt Shakers
Lexicon
Description
Two, round turned-wood shalt shakers. The shakers are painted orange.
Acquisition
Accession
2020.22
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1935-circa 1945
Manufacturer
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.46ab
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Salt Shakers
Name/Title
Salt Shakers
Lexicon
Description
Two lacriform red-painted wooden salt shakers. One shaker is printed with the label, "Leominster, Mass."
Acquisition
Accession
2020.22
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1935-circa 1945
Manufacturer
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.47ab
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, Vermont
Salt Shakers
Name/Title
Salt Shakers
Lexicon
Description
Two painted wooden salt shakers shaped like pears.
Acquisition
Accession
2020.22
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1935-circa 1945
Manufacturer
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.48ab
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, Vermont
Salt Shakers
Name/Title
Salt Shakers
Lexicon
Description
Two wooden salt shakers shaped like barrels. The straps are painted green, and each has a black spot on the side representing a tap hole.
Acquisition
Accession
2020.22
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1935-circa 1945
Manufacturer
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.49ab
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Salt Shakers
Name/Title
Salt Shakers
Lexicon
Description
Salt and pepper shaker set consisting of two turned wooden shakers in the shape of apples. The shakers are painted red and yellow.
Acquisition
Accession
2020.22
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1935-circa 1945
Manufacturer
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.45ab
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Sap Bucket
Interpretative Labels
Label
Mskwajo (Sap Bucket), 19th Century
Northern Vermont
Birch, metal
Gift of Frederick M. Wiseman, 2017.3.7
The Abenaki, our region's original inhabitants, developed the process of maple sugaring. They were the first to recognize that the sap of the sugar maple was sweet and could be refined into sugar or syrup, and they were the first to experiment with various technologies for collecting that sap.
This mskwajo, or birch bark sap bucket in English, would have been attached to a wooden spile driven into a maple tree and left hanging to collect sap as it ran in early spring. Birch bark is a remarkably pliable material and in this case was folded to make a water-tight container.
The mskwajo’s donor indicates it was used in northern Vermont, likely by a maple producer of Abenaki origin.
Name/Title
Sap Bucket
Lexicon
Description
Folded birch bark sap bucket, also called a “quick basket.” The bucket is made of several layers of birch bark, folded together to form a holding vessel. The white part of the birch bark faces the exterior of the basket.
A piece of wood crosses the top of the bucket and pierces the birch bark at the top of the folds. Metal wire is attached to the piece of wood. The wire would have been hung on a wooden sap spile for collecting maple sap.
A piece of wood crosses the top of the bucket and pierces the birch bark at the top of the folds. Metal wire is attached to the piece of wood. The wire would have been hung on a wooden sap spile for collecting maple sap.
Acquisition
Accession
2017.3
Ethnography
Made/Created
Time Period
19th Century
Date made
1800-1900
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Birch, Metal
Entry/Object ID
2017.3.7
Context
According to the donor, this 19th century birch bark sap bucket, or “quick basket,” was used to collect maple sap for sugaring in northern Vermont.
Sap Bucket
Name/Title
Sap Bucket
Lexicon
Description
Brown-painted wooden sap bucket. The staves are secured by three hoops, one at the top just below the rim and two at the base. There is evidence of a second hoop at the top of the bucket, below the extant one, based on paint lines that show where the paint was applied when the bucket was completed. There is a hole drilled into the top of one stave approximately 1 inch from the top edge. The inset bottom has the initials "S.H.," likely for Samuel Hurlburt of Vergennes, Vermont.
Acquisition
Accession
2024.5
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Hurlburt, Samuel
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Vergennes
City
Addison County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Artist Information
Hurlburt, Samuel
Artist
Date made
1850-1870
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Wood, Paint
Entry/Object ID
2024.5.1
Sap Bucket
Name/Title
Sap Bucket
Lexicon
Description
Straight-sided sap bucket assembled like a barrel. There are 2 wooden supports around the base.
Acquisition
Accession
1962.20
Made/Created
Artist Information
Frost, Aaron (d. 1912)
Artist
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1962.20
Context
Made by Aaron Frost in Groton, Vermont
Sap Spout
Name/Title
Sap Spout
Lexicon
Description
Sap spout made from a tree branch. The bark of the branch has been roughly removed. The branch is cut in half lengthwise, leaving one end intact. That end is carved to a flattened point with a hole drilled through the center.
Acquisition
Accession
1953.57
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1953.57.1
Sap Spout
Name/Title
Sap Spout
Lexicon
Description
Long, curved metal sap spout with a wire wrapped around the narrow end.
Acquisition
Accession
1982.33
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1982.33.6
Sap Spout
Name/Title
Sap Spout
Lexicon
Description
Long, curved metal sap spout with a wire wrapped around the narrow end.
Acquisition
Accession
1982.33
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1982.33.7
Sausage Stuffer
Name/Title
Sausage Stuffer
Lexicon
Description
Metal syringe with wooden knob handle. The handle presses a plunger into the body of the syringe.
Use
Used to stuff ground meat into sausage casings
Acquisition
Accession
1953.52
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Ludlow
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1953.52.11
Context
Owned by a member of the Day family in Ludlow, Vermont
Saw
Name/Title
Saw
Lexicon
Description
Handsaw with a wooden handle and metal blade. The blade is broken into two pieces near the handle. The handle is not original.
Acquisition
Accession
1931.4
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Haselton, John
Person or Organization
Related Places
,
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1808
Entry/Object ID
1931.4a-b
Context
Used by John Haselton of Westford, Vermont, during the building of the first Vermont State House in 1808.
Saw
Name/Title
Saw
Lexicon
Description
Round saw blade with square teeth. The teeth are dovetailed into the disk.
Acquisition
Accession
1975.30
Made/Created
Artist Information
DuBois, Lionel X.
Artist
Date made
1930
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Steel
Entry/Object ID
1975.30
Context
Example of the first patented circular granite saw blade. The patent was held by Lionel X. DuBois of Northfield, Vermont.
Saw Blades
Interpretative Labels
Label
In 1938, the statue of Ceres on top of the gold dome of the Vermont State House was removed. The hand from that statue can be seen elsewhere in this case. 87-year-old Dwight Dwinnell, Sergeant-at-Arms of the State House, used these tools to carve a replacement for it based on Mead's original. Dwinnell's Ceres is considered today to be an important piece of folk art, and recently underwent restoration.
Name/Title
Saw Blades
Lexicon
Description
10 very thin saw blades with fine teeth. There is a loop at either end for attaching to a saw. They are bundled together with a thin wire.
Acquisition
Accession
2017.10
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1890-1938
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.114a-j
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Saw-Set
Name/Title
Saw-Set
Lexicon
Description
Black painted metal tool with clamping handles. A partially visible makers mark reading, "___ & Sons" is on the inside of the handle. The handles squeeze together, and htere is a hinged piece at the neck that allows for adjuestments.
Use
Used to adjust teeth on saw blades.
Acquisition
Accession
1978.15
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Stone, Charles W. (1854-1930)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Springfield
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1978.15.6
Context
Owned by Charles W. Stone of Springfield, Vermont
Scissors
Name/Title
Scissors
Lexicon
Description
Large metal scissors or shears.
Acquisition
Accession
1925.4
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Riker, Rufus Russell (1807-1892)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Entry/Object ID
1925.4
Context
Owned by Rufus Riker of Montpelier, Vermont
Scissors
Name/Title
Scissors
Lexicon
Description
Metal scissors with oval handles.
Acquisition
Accession
1953.43
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Chaffee, Ursula Selenda (1817-1891)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Newport
City
Orleans County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1835
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1953.43.2
Context
Owned by Ursula Chaffee of Newport, Vermont
Scissors
Interpretative Labels
Label
In 1938, the statue of Ceres on top of the gold dome of the Vermont State House was removed. The hand from that statue can be seen elsewhere in this case. 87-year-old Dwight Dwinnell, Sergeant-at-Arms of the State House, used these tools to carve a replacement for it based on Mead's original. Dwinnell's Ceres is considered today to be an important piece of folk art, and recently underwent restoration.
Name/Title
Scissors
Lexicon
Description
Short metal scissors with black handles and pointed tips. The manufacturer's mark appears to be "B H Co. -- Special -- Germany".
Acquisition
Accession
2017.10
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1890-1938
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.95
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Scissors
Name/Title
Scissors
Lexicon
Description
Extra-long metal scissor with black handles and pointed tips. The manufacturer's mark is illegible.
Acquisition
Accession
2017.10
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1890-1938
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.94
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Scissors
Name/Title
Scissors
Lexicon
Description
Large pair of metal shears consisting of two handled blades connected and hinged in the center with a pin. One side is marked "A.I.GO" above the pin.
Acquisition
Accession
1968.50
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Randolph
Town
Orange County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1968.50.1
Scoop
Name/Title
Scoop
Lexicon
Description
Wide wooden scoop with shallow, round bowl. The bowl and handle are carved as one, and the end of the handle curves perpendicular to the rest.
Acquisition
Accession
1954.29
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1954.29.15
Context
Likely owned by a member of the Dewey family of Montpelier, Vermont
Scraper
Name/Title
Scraper
Lexicon
Description
Chipped stone scraper.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.599
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock
Scraper
Name/Title
Scraper
Lexicon
Description
Chipped stone scraper. It is roughly rectangular. The proximal end is thicker, and the distal end is thinned to a curved blade. One side is convex, and the other is concave.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Addison County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Quartz
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.352
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock at Bristol Pond
Scraper
Name/Title
Scraper
Lexicon
Description
Chipped stone scraper.
Acquisition
Accession
1954.283
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Sampson, Emma P. Merrill (1865-1953)
Person or Organization
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1954.283.37
Context
Collected by Emma P. Sampson
Scraper
Name/Title
Scraper
Lexicon
Description
Chipped stone scraper.
Acquisition
Accession
1969.5
Ethnography
Entry/Object ID
1969.5.9
Scraper
Name/Title
Scraper
Lexicon
Description
Chipped stone scraper end.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Addison County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.413
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock at Bristol Pond
Scraper
Name/Title
Scraper
Lexicon
Description
Chipped stone scraper.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.593
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock
Scraper
Name/Title
Scraper
Lexicon
Description
Chipped stone scraper.
Acquisition
Accession
1958.25
Ethnography
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1958.25.17
Context
Collected in North Sheldon, Vermont
Scraper
Name/Title
Scraper
Lexicon
Description
Chipped stone scraper.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.595
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock
Scraper
Name/Title
Scraper
Lexicon
Description
Chipped stone scraper. It is roughly me triangular. It has a thick, straight bass. The blade edges curve outward.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Addison County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Quartzite
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.353
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock at Bristol Pond
Scraper
Name/Title
Scraper
Lexicon
Description
Chipped stone scraper.
Acquisition
Accession
1954.283
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Sampson, Emma P. Merrill (1865-1953)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Newbury
Town
Orange County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1954.283.145
Context
Collected by Emma P. Sampson in Newbury, Vermont
Scraper
Name/Title
Scraper
Lexicon
Description
Chipped stone scraper end.
Acquisition
Accession
1954.283
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Sampson, Emma P. Merrill (1865-1953)
Person or Organization
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1954.283.15
Context
Collected by Emma P. Sampson on Moore Mountain.
Scraper
Name/Title
Scraper
Lexicon
Description
Chipped stone scraper.
Ethnography
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.454
Scraper
Name/Title
Scraper
Lexicon
Description
Chipped stone scraper.
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Bristol
Town
Addison County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.463
Context
Collected in Bristol, Vermont
Scraper
Name/Title
Scraper
Lexicon
Description
Chipped stone scraper.
Acquisition
Accession
1954.283
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Sampson, Emma P. Merrill (1865-1953)
Person or Organization
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1954.283.16
Context
Collected by Emma P. Sampson on Moore Mountain.
Scraper
Name/Title
Scraper
Lexicon
Description
Chipped stone scraper.
Acquisition
Accession
1954.283
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Sampson, Emma P. Merrill (1865-1953)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Newbury
Town
Orange County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1954.283.120
Context
Collected by Emma P. Sampson in Newbury, Vermont
Scraper
Name/Title
Scraper
Lexicon
Description
Chipped stone scraper.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.609
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock
Scraper
Name/Title
Scraper
Lexicon
Description
Chipped stone scraper.
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Bristol
Town
Addison County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.466
Context
Collected in Bristol, Vermont
Scraper End
Name/Title
Scraper End
Lexicon
Description
Chipped stone scraper end.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Addison County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.526
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock
Screw Pitch Gauge
Interpretative Labels
Label
In 1938, the statue of Ceres on top of the gold dome of the Vermont State House was removed. The hand from that statue can be seen elsewhere in this case. 87-year-old Dwight Dwinnell, Sergeant-at-Arms of the State House, used these tools to carve a replacement for it based on Mead's original. Dwinnell's Ceres is considered today to be an important piece of folk art, and recently underwent restoration.
Name/Title
Screw Pitch Gauge
Lexicon
Description
Thread pitch gauge in open-sided casing. Each gauge has a number on it, beginning with 4 and ending with 42. The tool is in a red cardboard box.
Acquisition
Accession
2017.10
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1890-1938
Manufacturer
Union Tool Company
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.113ab
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Screwdriver
Name/Title
Screwdriver
Lexicon
Description
Flathead screwdriver with a semi-clear yellow plastic handle.
Acquisition
Accession
2016.58
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Kelton, Dwight Herbert (1921-2009), New England Telephone and Telegraph
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Metal, Plastic
Entry/Object ID
2016.58.8d
Context
Used by Dwight Kelton of Montpelier, Vermont as an employee of New England Telephone and Telegraph.
Scythe
Name/Title
Scythe
Lexicon
Description
Scythe blade with the impressed inscription, "[illeg]EEY, Scythe Co. [illeg]WPORT, NH"
Acquisition
Accession
1957.2
Made/Created
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1957.2.38
Scythe
Name/Title
Scythe
Lexicon
Description
Metal scythe blade marked with chalk reading, "Vermont cradle Scythe 1850".
Acquisition
Accession
1957.2
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1957.2.36
Scythe Blade
Name/Title
Scythe Blade
Lexicon
Description
Scythe blade with no handle. The blade has a convexly curved cutting edge and a slight concave curve to the flat edge. The square tang is bent perpendicular to the blade, with a second bend curving it parallel to the blade. The letter S is written on the blade in white chalk.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.61
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Iron
Entry/Object ID
1960.61
Seal
Name/Title
Seal
Lexicon
Description
Round metal seal with a turned wooden handle. The handle is turned with three round lobes and one pointed lobe. The seal itself is a diaper pattern.
Use
Used to press into melted wax to seal envelopes and correspondences
Acquisition
Accession
1959.49
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Brass, Wood
Entry/Object ID
1959.49.2
Sealing Wax
Name/Title
Sealing Wax
Lexicon
Description
Partially used rectangular stick of sealing wax. One end is broken into a flat edge. The other is charred and melted into a tapered edge.
Use
Melted onto the edge of a folded letter or envelope and stamped with a decorative seal to seal the paper closed, verify it had not been opened, and indicate the sender.
Acquisition
Accession
1951.40
Materials
Material
Wax
Entry/Object ID
1951.40
Seam Turner
Name/Title
Seam Turner
Lexicon
Description
Seam turner consisting of a rectangular piece of wood with square tongues or tenons protruding from either end, perpendicular to each other.
Acquisition
Accession
1972.36
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Loomis, Arthur
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Burlington
City
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1780
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1972.36.1l
Context
Used by Arthur Loomis in Burlington, Vermont
Seed Packet
Name/Title
Seed Packet
Lexicon
Description
Rectangular paper seed packet. The front is labeled with the text-based logo for Vermont Magazine and an illustration of a tractor. There is a long inscription advertising the magazine and indicating that the seeds were send to induce subscriptions. The back is printed with planting instructions and indicates that the packet held a mix of wildflower seeds.
Acquisition
Accession
2021.6
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Vermont Magazine
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Paper
Entry/Object ID
2021.6.1
Context
Sent as advertisement by Vermont Magazine
Seed Packet
Name/Title
Seed Packet
Lexicon
Description
Rectangular paper seed packet. The front is orange with the text logo of Vermont Magazine and text indicating that the packet was sent to entice a subscription to the magazine. The back is printed with planting instructions and indicates that the packet contains a mix of autumn-blooming wildflowers.
Acquisition
Accession
2021.6
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Vermont Magazine
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
2007
Manufacturer
Bentley Seed, Inc.
Materials
Material
Paper
Entry/Object ID
2021.6.2
Context
Sent by Vermont Magazine
Seed Packet
Name/Title
Seed Packet
Lexicon
Description
Rectangular paper seed packet. The front of the packet is printed with the inscription, "May we plant a few seeds of wisdom?", and illustration of a man and cow reading a magazine, and the text logo of Vermont Magazine. A longer inscription indicates that the packet was sent to entice subscriptions to the magazine. The back is printed with planting instructions and indicates the seeds are a mix of wildflowers.
Acquisition
Accession
2021.6
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Vermont Magazine
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Paper
Entry/Object ID
2021.6.3
Context
Seeds sent by Vermont Magazine
Semiliquid Lamp
Name/Title
Semiliquid Lamp
Lexicon
Description
Lamp carved from a single piece of soapstone. The lamp consists of a shallow bowl that narrows to a point opposite a short handle.
Acquisition
Accession
1958.25
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Rockingham
Town
Windham County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Soapstone
Entry/Object ID
1958.25.2
Context
Said to have been used in the old church or meetinghouse of Rockingham, Vermont
Serving Tray
Name/Title
Serving Tray
Lexicon
Description
Wooden serving tray made by students at the College Moderne et Technique. One handle is broken off and there are cracks in the wooden surface. There are pencil marks on the top and bottom.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.72
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Sewing Clamp
Name/Title
Sewing Clamp
Lexicon
Description
Black metal clamp shaped like a bird. The clamp braces onto a table at the bottom with a screw tightened brace. The upper clamp opens at the bird's head.
Acquisition
Accession
1955.1
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Butterfield, Laura Jane Wilson (1822-1856)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
St. Johnsbury
Town
Caledonia County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1955.1.2
Context
Owned by Laura Wilson
Sewing Kit
Name/Title
Sewing Kit
Lexicon
Description
Square velvet box containing a variety of sewing tools. The tools are held into the case by a strap along the center that is stitched down at regular intervals, creating pockets. On the lid interior, there is a paper needlebook. On the lower side, (left to right) there is a pencil, an awl, a buttonhook, a penknife, an awl, scissors, a bone seam presser, a bobbin, scissors, a thimble, and a needlecase.
Acquisition
Accession
1970.6
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Sargent, Samuel (1880-1931), Sargent, Elizabeth Grylls (1880-1967)
Related Places
Place
Barre City
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1903
Materials
Material
Silk, Ivory, Metal, Paper
Entry/Object ID
1970.6.3a-m
Context
Given to Elizabeth Grylls as a present honoring her engagement to Samuel Sargent
Sewing Machine
Name/Title
Sewing Machine
Lexicon
Description
Sewing machine and stand. The small metal machine sits on a wooden table with a folding cover. Within the cover are several small drawers. Beneath the table is a cast iron stand with a foot treadle molded to fit two feet. The belts have been removed.
Acquisition
Accession
1975.28
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Clark, Clara Louisa Dix (1957-1955)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Barre Town
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1860
Manufacturer
Wheeler & Wilson Manufacturing Co.
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1975.28.1
Context
Owned by Clara Dix Clark of Barre Town, Vermont. Given to her as a wedding gift, 1894.
Sewing Machine
Name/Title
Sewing Machine
Lexicon
Description
Black enameled metal sewing machine. The machine sits on a metal base with four paw-shaped feet holding up (at the corners). The base is painted on the top with flowers and on the sides with a gold filigree design. There is a wheel on the right side that controls the movement of the needle, which hangs from a horizontal arm on the left.
Acquisition
Accession
1931.8
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Benway, Amelia
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
St. Albans City
City
Franklin County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1931.8
Context
Owned by Amelia Benway of St. Albans, Vermont.
Sewing Machine
Name/Title
Sewing Machine
Lexicon
Description
Small sewing machine consisting of a base, hand crank, and upper arm. The upper arm holds and downward-pointed needle that is operated by the hand crank. The whole machine is enameled black, and the upper arm is decorated with gold linework.
Acquisition
Accession
1952.15
Made/Created
Date made
1877
Manufacturer
Gold Medal Sewing Machine Company
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1952.15
Shaft Straightener
Name/Title
Shaft Straightener
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone shaft straightener. It is rectangular with one end roughly broken off. There is a round hole near the center, and a rounded groove running the width of the body.
Use
Used to straighten the shafts of arrows
Acquisition
Accession
1954.283
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Sampson, Emma P. Merrill (1865-1953)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Caledonia County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1954.283.69
Context
Collected by Emma P. Sampson in Caledonia County, Vermont
Sheep Bell
Name/Title
Sheep Bell
Lexicon
Description
Brass, traditionally shaped sheep bell. There is a wire loop at the top for attaching the bell to the sheep's collar. There is an iron clapper inside the bell.
Acquisition
Accession
1976.16
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Brass, Iron
Entry/Object ID
1976.16.5
Sheep Bell
Name/Title
Sheep Bell
Lexicon
Description
Sheep bell shaped like a cowbell. It is formed from one sheet of metal, folded into shape and bracketed on the sides. There is a rectangular handle at the top and a metal clapper in the interior.
Acquisition
Accession
1976.16
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Iron
Entry/Object ID
1976.16.6
Sheep Shears
Name/Title
Sheep Shears
Lexicon
Description
Metal sheep shears consisting of two triangular blades attached to a U-shaped metal strip. The blades are slightly misaligned, allowing them to overlap when squeezed. The shape of the metal strip causes is to spring back open when not squeezed.
Use
Used to cut woolen fleece from sheep
Acquisition
Accession
1976.43
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Kent's Corner
Village
Calais
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Iron
Entry/Object ID
1976.43.188
Context
Possibly used at the Kent Tavern in Calais, Vermont
Sheep Shears
Name/Title
Sheep Shears
Lexicon
Description
Metal sheep shears. The shears consist of two triangular blades attached at the center with a U-shaped piece of metal.
Acquisition
Accession
1965.10
Made/Created
Manufacturer
W. Wilkinson
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1965.10.2
Sherd
Name/Title
Sherd
Lexicon
Description
Large sherd of a steatite pot with long u-shaped channels on interior and exterior made during construction.
Acquisition
Accession
1975.95
Ethnography
Entry/Object ID
1975.95.1
Shipping Crate
Name/Title
Shipping Crate
Lexicon
Description
Wooden shipping crate. The top side (lid) is detached. One side is printed with the label, "2 Doz. Cans. WHYMAN'S FANCY BLUEBERRIES. JASPER WYMAN & SON. MILBRIDGE, ME." The opposite side is branded with the inscription, "S JGCO ST. JOHNSBURY VT".
Acquisition
Accession
2004.72
Relationships
Related Places
Place
St. Johnsbury
Town
Caledonia County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Jasper Wyman & Son
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal
Entry/Object ID
2004.72.20a-b
Context
Sent to St. Johnsbury Grocery Company for retail sale
Shoe Last
Name/Title
Shoe Last
Lexicon
Description
Wooden shoe last. The upper portion of the foot is cut away. There is a hole through the upper heel for hanging.
Acquisition
Accession
1965.20
Entry/Object ID
1965.20.3b
Shoe Last
Name/Title
Shoe Last
Lexicon
Description
Wooden shoe last. The upper portion of the foot is cut away. There is a hole through the upper heel for hanging.
Acquisition
Accession
1965.20
Entry/Object ID
1965.20.3c
Shoe Last
Name/Title
Shoe Last
Lexicon
Description
Straight-soled shoe last with a pointed toe. One side is carved with the letter H.
Acquisition
Accession
1972.36
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Loomis, Arthur
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Burlington
City
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1780
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1972.36.1a
Context
Used by Arthur Loomis in Burlington, Vermont
Shoe Last
Name/Title
Shoe Last
Lexicon
Description
Straight-soled shoe last with slightly pointed toe.
Acquisition
Accession
1972.36
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Loomis, Arthur
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Burlington
City
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1790
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1972.36.1b
Context
Used by Arthur Loomis in Burlington, Vermont
Shoe Last
Name/Title
Shoe Last
Lexicon
Description
Wooden shoe last. The upper portion of the foot is cut away. There is a hole through the upper heel for hanging.
Acquisition
Accession
1965.20
Entry/Object ID
1965.20.3d
Shoe Last
Name/Title
Shoe Last
Lexicon
Description
Wooden shoe last. The upper portion of the foot is cut away. There is a hole through the upper heel for hanging.
Acquisition
Accession
1965.20
Entry/Object ID
1965.20.3e
Shoe Last
Name/Title
Shoe Last
Lexicon
Description
Wooden shoe last. The upper portion of the foot is cut away. There is a hole through the upper heel for hanging.
Acquisition
Accession
1965.20
Entry/Object ID
1965.20.3f
Shoe Last
Name/Title
Shoe Last
Lexicon
Description
Wooden shoe last. The upper portion of the foot is cut away. There is a hole through the upper heel for hanging.
Acquisition
Accession
1965.20
Entry/Object ID
1965.20.3g
Shoe Last
Name/Title
Shoe Last
Lexicon
Description
Metal cobbler‘s last sized for a child’s shoe. The upper is molded with the initials CC.
Acquisition
Accession
1972.2
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Gallup, Walter Palmer (1892-1947)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Woodstock
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1900
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Iron, Wood
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.3a
Context
Used by Walter Gallup in Woodstock, Vermont for shoe repair.
Shoe Last
Name/Title
Shoe Last
Lexicon
Description
Wooden shoe last. The upper portion of the foot is cut separately from the body and can be removed. There is a hole through the upper heel for hanging.
Acquisition
Accession
1965.20
Entry/Object ID
1965.20.3h
Shoe Last
Name/Title
Shoe Last
Lexicon
Description
Full-foot shoe last. The last is formed from a single piece of wood. It is sized for a child's shoe. There is a hole at the upper heel for hanging.
Acquisition
Accession
1965.20
Entry/Object ID
1965.20.3i
Shoe Last
Name/Title
Shoe Last
Lexicon
Description
Wooden shoe last. The upper portion of the foot is cut away. There is a hole through the upper heel for hanging.
Acquisition
Accession
1965.20
Entry/Object ID
1965.20.3a
Shoe Last
Name/Title
Shoe Last
Lexicon
Description
Full-foot wooden shoe last for a left shoe. The last is made from two pieces of wood and the top portion of the foot can be separated from the bottom. The toe is wrapped with a metal plate. There are holes at the top of the heel and in front of the ankle for hanging. The last is marked, "A. & J. W. Town".
Acquisition
Accession
1955.43
Made/Created
Date made
1840-1850
Manufacturer
A. & J. W. Town
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1955.43
Shoe Last
Name/Title
Shoe Last
Lexicon
Description
Wooden shoe last. The upper portion of the foot is cut away. There is a hole through the upper heel for hanging.
Acquisition
Accession
1944.7
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1944.7.6
Shoe Last
Name/Title
Shoe Last
Lexicon
Description
Full-foot shoe last. The upper portion of the foot is removable. There is a hole at the upper heel and one at the front of the ankle for hanging. The bottom has the mark "l6" written at the ball of the foot in black marker indicating that it is a left shoe, size six.
Acquisition
Accession
1944.7
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1944.7.7
Shoe Last
Name/Title
Shoe Last
Lexicon
Description
Full-foot shoe last. The last is formed from a single piece of wood. It is carved straight (neither right nor left foot), and shaped for a square-toed child's shoe. There is a hole at the upper heel for hanging.
Acquisition
Accession
1944.7
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1944.7.8
Shoe Last
Name/Title
Shoe Last
Lexicon
Description
Full-foot shoe last for a right shoe. The upper portion of the foot is removable. There is a hole at the upper heel and front ankle for hanging. The bottom has the number 6 written in black marker, indicating the size.
Acquisition
Accession
1944.7
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1944.7.9
Shoe Last
Name/Title
Shoe Last
Lexicon
Description
Metal couplers last in the shape of a shoe. The last is sized for an adult foot. The initials EE are molded into the top. The sole is not shaped.
Acquisition
Accession
1972.2
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Gallup, Walter Palmer (1892-1947)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Woodstock
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1900
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Iron, Wood
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.3b
Context
Used by Walter Gallup in Woodstock, Vermont for shoe repair.
Shoe Last
Name/Title
Shoe Last
Lexicon
Description
Full-foot shoe last. The last is formed from a single piece of wood. There is a hole at the upper heel for hanging.
Acquisition
Accession
1982.32
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Fitzgerald, John C.
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Essex Junction
Village
Essex
Town
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1982.32.20
Context
Used by John C. FitzGerald in Essex Junction, Vermont.
Shoe Last
Name/Title
Shoe Last
Lexicon
Description
Slipper-style shoe last. The last is formed from a single piece of wood and cut away at the top of the foot two form a low-profile slipper. There is a hole at the upper heel with small length of twin threaded through for hanging.
Acquisition
Accession
1982.32
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Fitzgerald, John C.
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Essex Junction
Village
Essex
Town
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1982.32.24
Context
Used by John C. FitzGerald in Essex Junction, Vermont.
Shoe Last
Name/Title
Shoe Last
Lexicon
Description
Wooden shoe last. The last is stamped with the label, "J Town & Son" on the top. There is a hole drilled through the top rear, and wooden tacks hammered randomly around the perimeter.
Acquisition
Accession
1980.5
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Templeton, Hiram (1817-1910)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
East Montpelier
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1840
Manufacturer
J. Town & Son
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1980.5.3
Context
Used by Hiram Templeton in East Montpelier, Vermont
Shoe Last
Name/Title
Shoe Last
Lexicon
Description
Full-foot shoe last. The last is formed from a single piece of wood. There is a hole at the upper heel for hanging. There is a large gouge at the toe.
Acquisition
Accession
1982.32
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Fitzgerald, John C.
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Essex Junction
Village
Essex
Town
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1982.32.21
Context
Used by John C. FitzGerald in Essex Junction, Vermont.
Shoe Last
Name/Title
Shoe Last
Lexicon
Description
Full-foot shoe last. The last is formed from two pieces of wood, one in the shape of a slipper and one forming the top of the foot. There is a hole at the upper heel and one at the front ankle that are connected with a length of twine. One side of the square toe is patched with a piece of dark wood.
Acquisition
Accession
1982.32
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Fitzgerald, John C.
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Essex Junction
Village
Essex
Town
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1982.32.26a-b
Context
Used by John C. FitzGerald in Essex Junction, Vermont.
Shoe Last
Name/Title
Shoe Last
Lexicon
Description
Full-foot shoe last. The last is formed from a single piece of wood. There is a hole at the upper heel for hanging.
Acquisition
Accession
1982.32
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Fitzgerald, John C.
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Essex Junction
Village
Essex
Town
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1982.32.19
Context
Used by John C. FitzGerald in Essex Junction, Vermont.
Shoe Last
Name/Title
Shoe Last
Lexicon
Description
Full-foot shoe last. The last is formed from a single piece of wood. There is a hole at the upper heel for hanging.
Acquisition
Accession
1982.32
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Fitzgerald, John C.
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Essex Junction
Village
Essex
Town
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1982.32.22
Context
Used by John C. FitzGerald in Essex Junction, Vermont.
Shoe Last
Name/Title
Shoe Last
Lexicon
Description
Full-foot shoe last. The last is formed from a single piece of wood. There is a hole at the upper heel for hanging.
Acquisition
Accession
1982.32
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Fitzgerald, John C.
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Essex Junction
Village
Essex
Town
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1982.32.25
Context
Used by John C. FitzGerald in Essex Junction, Vermont.
Shoe Last
Name/Title
Shoe Last
Lexicon
Description
Full-foot shoe last. The last is formed from a single piece of wood. There is a hole at the upper heel for hanging.
Acquisition
Accession
1982.32
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Fitzgerald, John C.
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Essex Junction
Village
Essex
Town
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1982.32.23
Context
Used by John C. FitzGerald in Essex Junction, Vermont.
Shoe Last
Name/Title
Shoe Last
Lexicon
Description
Full-foot shoe last. The last is formed from two pieces of wood, one in the shape of a slipper and one forming the top of the foot. The last has a square toe and is shaped for a left shoe. The toe is patched at the bottom with a large piece of wood held in with two screws. There is a hole at the upper heel and one at the front ankle.
Acquisition
Accession
1982.32
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Fitzgerald, John C.
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Essex Junction
Village
Essex
Town
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1982.32.27a-b
Context
Used by John C. FitzGerald in Essex Junction, Vermont.
Shoe Last
Name/Title
Shoe Last
Lexicon
Description
Full-foot shoe last. The last is formed from two pieces of wood, one in the shape of a slipper and one forming the top of the foot. The last has a square toe and is shaped for a right shoe. The toe is patched at the bottom with a large piece of wood held in with two screws. There is a hole at the upper heel and one at the front ankle, and leather strap through the heel hole.
Acquisition
Accession
1982.32
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Fitzgerald, John C.
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Essex Junction
Village
Essex
Town
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1982.32.28a-b
Context
Used by John C. FitzGerald in Essex Junction, Vermont.
Shoe Last
Name/Title
Shoe Last
Lexicon
Description
Full-foot shoe last. The last is formed from a single piece of wood. There is a hole at the upper heel for hanging, with a small loop of twine.
Acquisition
Accession
1982.32
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Fitzgerald, John C.
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Essex Junction
Village
Essex
Town
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1982.32.18
Context
Used by John C. FitzGerald in Essex Junction, Vermont.
Shoe Last
Name/Title
Shoe Last
Lexicon
Description
Full-foot shoe last. The last is formed from a single piece of wood. The top of the foot is carved with a round ridge for forming slippers. There is a hole at the upper heel for hanging.
Acquisition
Accession
1982.32
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Fitzgerald, John C.
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Essex Junction
Village
Essex
Town
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1982.32.15
Context
Used by John C. FitzGerald in Essex Junction, Vermont.
Shoe Last
Name/Title
Shoe Last
Lexicon
Description
Full-foot shoe last. The last is formed from a single piece of wood. It is sized for a child's shoe. There is a hole at the upper heel for hanging.
Acquisition
Accession
1982.32
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Fitzgerald, John C.
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Essex Junction
Village
Essex
Town
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1982.32.17
Context
Used by John C. FitzGerald in Essex Junction, Vermont.
Shoe Last
Name/Title
Shoe Last
Lexicon
Description
Full-foot shoe last. The last is formed from a single piece of wood. There is a hole at the upper heel for hanging. The heel is reinforced with a leather strap attached with several nails.
Acquisition
Accession
1982.32
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Fitzgerald, John C.
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Essex Junction
Village
Essex
Town
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1982.32.16
Context
Used by John C. FitzGerald in Essex Junction, Vermont.
Shoe Last Fragment
Name/Title
Shoe Last Fragment
Lexicon
Description
Top portion of a shoe last.
Acquisition
Accession
1966.17
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1966.17.20b
Shoe Last Fragment
Name/Title
Shoe Last Fragment
Lexicon
Description
Top portion of a shoe last. There is a hole at one side for hanging.
Acquisition
Accession
1966.17
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1966.17.20a
Shoe Lasts
Name/Title
Shoe Lasts
Lexicon
Description
Two non-matching shoe lasts. The first is made in two pieces, the foot and top (the top now missing). The second is made in a single piece.
Acquisition
Accession
1966.15
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Northfield
Town
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1966.15.21a-b
Context
Used in Northfield, Vermont
Shovel
Name/Title
Shovel
Lexicon
Description
Large shovel with wooden blade and handle. The wooden blade is reinforced with metal at the top and along the edge.
Acquisition
Accession
1947.6
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Grafton
Town
Windham County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1947.6.4
Shutter
Name/Title
Shutter
Lexicon
Description
Bladder for releasing camera shutter. The body consists of white rubber in a lemon shape. One end is capped with a metal attachment.
Acquisition
Accession
2020.4
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Bosworth, George Ranney (1868-1915)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Berlin
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1890-1915
Manufacturer
Rochester Optical & Camera Company
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Rubber, Metal
Entry/Object ID
2020.4.22
Context
Used by George R. Bosworth in Berlin, VT
Shuttle
Name/Title
Shuttle
Lexicon
Description
Wooden shuttle with inset bobbin wound with coarsely spun linen.
Acquisition
Accession
1958.14
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Tilden, Josiah (1760-1849)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Hartford
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Wood, Linen
Entry/Object ID
1958.14.2
Context
Used by the family of Josiah Tilden in Hartford, Vermont; wound with flax grown on the property
Shuttle
Name/Title
Shuttle
Lexicon
Description
Wooden shuttle with an inset metal wire over an oval hole. The ends of the shuttle come to points that curve to the same side.
Acquisition
Accession
1955.28
Made/Created
Artist Information
McDonald, Emily Mae Thomas (1927-1994)
Artist
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1955.28.5
Context
Made by Emily Mae Thomas of Pawlet, Vermont
Shuttle
Name/Title
Shuttle
Lexicon
Description
Wooden, boat-shaped shuttle with inset metal rod.
Acquisition
Accession
1955.28
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Ludlow
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1955.28.3
Context
Likely used in Ludlow, Vermont
Shuttle
Name/Title
Shuttle
Lexicon
Description
Wooden weaving shuttle. The shuttling consists of two flat wooden rods connected by three wooden dowels.
Acquisition
Accession
1955.14
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1955.14.1
Context
Proposed for deaccession due to condition and lack of Vermont use connections.
Sickle
Name/Title
Sickle
Lexicon
Description
Sickle consisting of a U-shaped metal blade attached to a short, turned wood handle.
Acquisition
Accession
1947.2
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Green, Joshua Parker (1822-1911)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Plymouth
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Entry/Object ID
1947.2.2
Context
Used by J. Parker Green, champion reaper, of Plymouth, Vermont
Sickle
Name/Title
Sickle
Lexicon
Description
Sickle consisting of a short turned wood handle and a long iron blade. The blade is bent into a U-shape.
Acquisition
Accession
1947.6
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Grafton
Town
Windham County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1852
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Iron, Wood
Entry/Object ID
1947.6.10d
Sieve
Name/Title
Sieve
Lexicon
Description
Sieve consisting of a bentwood band with a metal across one side.
Acquisition
Accession
1953.52
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1953.52.16
Context
Used by a member of the Day family in Ludlow, Vermont
Sign
Name/Title
Sign
Lexicon
Description
Sign consisting of a rectangular wooden plank on a wooden stake. There is a paper label nailed to the plank that is printed in green with the words, "VICTORY GARDEN." The "V" spans both lines in height, and has the 4-H logo (a 4-leaf clover with an H on each leaf) on it.
Acquisition
Accession
2023.15
Relationships
Related Events
World War I
Event
Related Person or Organization
Putnam, Frank Holmes (1894-1954), 4-H
Related Places
Place
Bethel
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1940
Materials
Material
Wood, Paper
Entry/Object ID
2023.15.6
Context
Owned by Frank Putnam in Bethel, Vermont. Accompanied by archival collection, mostly related to WWI service.
Sinew Stone
Name/Title
Sinew Stone
Lexicon
Description
Chipped stone sinew stone.
Acquisition
Accession
1954.283
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Sampson, Emma P. Merrill (1865-1953)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Caledonia County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1954.283.121
Context
Collected by Emma P. Sampson in Caledonia County, Vermont
Sinew Stone
Name/Title
Sinew Stone
Description
Ground stone sinew stone made of diorite. It is polished, and there are two grooves ground into one side.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Related Places
,
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.196
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County
Sinew Stone
Name/Title
Sinew Stone
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone sinew stone
Ethnography
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.415
Sinew Stone
Name/Title
Sinew Stone
Lexicon
Description
Ground stone sinew stone. It is oval with one broken off. The face of the broken end is deeply incised with 5 grooves radiating from the center in a leaf pattern.
Use
Used to rub strips of sinew to soften them for use
Acquisition
Accession
1954.283
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Sampson, Emma P. Merrill (1865-1953)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Caledonia County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1954.283.66
Context
Collected by Emma P. Sampson in Caledonia County, Vermont
Slate Pencil
Name/Title
Slate Pencil
Lexicon
Description
Four-sided slate pencil that tapers to a rounded point at one end. It is wrapped in brown paper with blue and red decoration.
Acquisition
Accession
1904.2
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1850
Manufacturer
Cain, John
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Slate, Paper
Entry/Object ID
1904.2
Context
Made by John Cain in Rutland, Vermont
Slate Stake
Name/Title
Slate Stake
Lexicon
Description
Metal tool consisting of a blade with a raised handle. There is a point sticking out of the side of the blade, and the handle is inserted into a round metal mount. The center of the blade is stamped, "BARDWELL".
Use
Used for cutting roofing slate. The point would be driven into a block of wood, and slate would be laid across the blade for cutting.
Acquisition
Accession
1998.36
Made/Created
Artist Information
Bardwell, Consider Stebbins (1807-1885)
Artist
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1998.36.4
Context
Made by Consider Stebbins Bardwell in West Pawlet, Vermont
Sleigh Bells
Name/Title
Sleigh Bells
Lexicon
Description
Metal sleigh bells on a 1-inch-wide leather strap. One end of the strap has a metal buckle. There are two small, buckled straps around the larger strap. There are 30 bells.
Acquisition
Accession
1980.18
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal, Leather
Entry/Object ID
1980.18.4
Slick
Name/Title
Slick
Lexicon
Description
Slick chisel consisting of a long metal shaft ending in a flat, rectangular head sharpened to a blade on the end. The opposite end of the shaft has a rounded, nail-like head. It is marked, "S. BARDWELL / CAST STEEL / PAWLET VT."
Use
Used to make paring cuts
Acquisition
Accession
1998.36
Made/Created
Artist Information
Bardwell, Consider Stebbins (1807-1885)
Artist
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Steel
Entry/Object ID
1998.36.2
Context
Made by Consider Stebbins Bardwell in West Pawlet, Vermont
Slick
Name/Title
Slick
Lexicon
Description
Slick chisel consisting of a long metal shaft ending in a flat, rectangular head sharpened to a blade on the end. The opposite end of the shaft is inserted perpendicularly into a turned wooden handle.
Use
Used to make paring cuts
Acquisition
Accession
1953.19
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Waldo, Henry Burnham (1869-1953)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Middlesex
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Iron, Wood
Entry/Object ID
1953.19.1
Context
Used by Henry Burnham Waldo of Middlesex, Vermont
Smoking Pipe
Name/Title
Smoking Pipe
Lexicon
Description
Large, ground stone elbow pipe.
Acquisition
Accession
1954.283
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Sampson, Emma P. Merrill (1865-1953)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
South Carolina
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1954.283.75
Context
Collected by Emma P. Sampson in South Carolina
Smoking Pipe
Name/Title
Smoking Pipe
Lexicon
Description
Ground and polished steatite [stone] platform pipe. The pipe consists of a bowl and stem. The bowl is a flared cube, and the stem has four distinct sides. The upper edge is the bowl is incised with a border of downward-oriented triangles.
Acquisition
Accession
1954.283
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Sampson, Emma P. Merrill (1865-1953)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1954.283.76
Context
Collected by Emma P. Sampson in Vermont
Soap
Name/Title
Soap
Lexicon
Description
Small bar of ivory soap wrapped in white paper. The front of the wrap has an image of a portly man wearing a dark coat with tails who is gesturing toward the inscription "Hotel Brooks BRATTLEBORO, VERMONT L. J. Dutton/mgr." The back of the wrap bears the inscription, "IVORY".
Acquisition
Accession
2020.9
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Hotel Brooks
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Brattleboro
Town
Windham County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1930-circa 1960
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Soap, Paper
Entry/Object ID
2020.9.1
Context
Produced and distributed by the Hotel Brooks in Brattleboro, VT. The Hotel Brooks building is now known as Brooks House.
Soap
Name/Title
Soap
Lexicon
Description
Small stapled booklet with pages made of soap. The front is printed with the label, "VERMONT BRAND TRAILING ARBUTUS SOAP LATHER LEAVES". The back cover is printed with instructions: "Remove one sheet from folder, wet hands, then rub. Gives plenty of lather." It is also printed with the inscription, "Spring in Vermont means trailing arbutus! We have captured the fragrance of this rare harbinger of spring and put it in these Vermont soap lather leaves. May it remind you of happy Vermont hours. Distributed by The Vermont Store Inc., Warren Vermont."
Acquisition
Accession
2020.26
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Warren
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Paper, Soap
Entry/Object ID
2020.26.5
Context
Sold by The Vermont Store Inc., in Warren, Vermont
Soap
Name/Title
Soap
Lexicon
Description
Small bar of ivory soap wrapped in green paper. The wrap has a black stripe across the center and bears the inscription "HOTEL BROOKS/BRATTLEBORO, VT." on either side of the stripe, and "PALMOLIVE" and the associated trademark information within the strip. The back has the logo for the American Hotel Association, as well as the label, "HOTEL BROOKS/BRATTLEBORO, VT."
Acquisition
Accession
2020.9
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Hotel Brooks
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Brattleboro
Town
Windham County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Time Period
20th Century
Manufacturer
Palmolive
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Soap, Paper
Entry/Object ID
2020.9.2
Context
Produced and distributed by the Hotel Brooks in Brattleboro, VT. The Hotel Brooks building is now known as Brooks House.
Soap
Name/Title
Soap
Lexicon
Description
Small stapled booklet with pages made of soap. The front is printed with the label, "VERMONT BRAND PINE FRAGRANCE SOAP LATHER LEAVES". The back cover is printed with instructions: "Remove one sheet from folder, wet hands, then rub. Gives plenty of lather." It is also printed with the inscription, "We have captured the fragrance of Vermont Pines and put it in these soap leaves. May it bring pleasant memories of your vacation when you use them."
Acquisition
Accession
2020.26
Materials
Material
Paper, Soap
Entry/Object ID
2020.26.6
Context
Owned by Sarah Dopp in Burlington, Vermont
Sock Stretcher
Name/Title
Sock Stretcher
Lexicon
Description
Wooden sock stretcher in the shape of a foot and leg.
Acquisition
Accession
1929.7
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Panton
Town
Addison County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1929.7
Context
Found in Panton, Vermont
Soldering Iron
Name/Title
Soldering Iron
Lexicon
Description
Metal soldering iron. One end is a pointed cuboid and other is a round black handle.
Acquisition
Accession
1966.15
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Northfield
Town
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1966.15.15a
Context
Used by either Ithamar Allen or one of his descendents in Northfield, Vermont
Soldering Iron
Name/Title
Soldering Iron
Lexicon
Description
Metal soldering iron. One end is a pointed cuboid and other is a round black handle.
Acquisition
Accession
1966.15
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Northfield
Town
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1966.15.15b
Context
Used by either Ithamar Allen or one of his descendents in Northfield, Vermont
Soldering Iron
Name/Title
Soldering Iron
Lexicon
Description
Soldering iron with missing tip. The tool consists of a cylindrical wooden handle and an iron shaft shaped to hold the tool head.
Acquisition
Accession
1944.7
Materials
Material
Metal, Wood
Entry/Object ID
1944.7.17
Soldering Iron Holder
Name/Title
Soldering Iron Holder
Lexicon
Description
Holder for a soldering iron consisting of a round base, wire arm, and long bullet-shaped holder.
Acquisition
Accession
1957.3
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Iron
Entry/Object ID
1957.3.8
Context
Proposed for deaccession due to condition and lack of Vermont use connections.
Soldering Pot
Name/Title
Soldering Pot
Lexicon
Description
Cast iron soldering cup. The cup has a spout on either side and is on the end of a long handle. The end of the handle is curved for hanging.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.50
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Dewey, Charles (1826-1905)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Iron
Entry/Object ID
1960.50.1
Context
Owned by Charles Dewey in Montpelier, Vermont
Sole Pattern
Name/Title
Sole Pattern
Lexicon
Description
Three, heavy gauge sheets of tin shaped into the sole portion of shoe. There are small holes in the toe and heel of each piece. All of the patterns are straight soled. The first is stamped "4D", the second is stamped "5D", and the third is stamped "6D".
Acquisition
Accession
1976.43
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Kent's Corner
Village
Calais
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Tin
Entry/Object ID
1976.43.169a-c
Context
Likely owned by a member of the Kent family in Calais, Vermont.
Spigot
Name/Title
Spigot
Lexicon
Description
Wooden spigot. The spout narrows on one end. There is a peg inserted perpendicularly into the spout near the wide end.
Acquisition
Accession
1966.15
Made/Created
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1966.15.38
Context
Used in Northfield, Vermont
Spindle
Name/Title
Spindle
Lexicon
Description
Wooden spindle wound with green wool thread or yarn. The bobbin has a turned, round knob at one end and terminates in a post on the other end.
Acquisition
Accession
1992.34
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
North Montpelier Woolen Mill
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Wool
Entry/Object ID
1992.34.1
Context
The wool was spun in the North Montpelier Woolen Mill.
Spindle
Name/Title
Spindle
Lexicon
Description
Wooden spindle wound with green wool thread or yarn. The bobbin has a turned, round knob at one end and terminates in a post on the other end.
Acquisition
Accession
1992.34
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
North Montpelier Woolen Mill
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Wool
Entry/Object ID
1992.34.2
Context
The wool was spun in the North Montpelier Woolen Mill.
Spinning Wheel
Name/Title
Spinning Wheel
Lexicon
Description
Spinning wheel with a 14-spoked wheel set on the lower side of a platform on three legs. On the higher side of the platform is a turned vertical beam with a horizontal turned beam attached near the top. On the end of the horizontal beam in a wooden cage filled with untwisted flax fibers.
Acquisition
Accession
1945.17
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Kent, Dorman B.E. (1875-1951)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Calais
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Time Period
19th Century
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1945.17
Context
Used by the Kent family for spinning flax in Calais, Vermont
Spinning Wheel
Name/Title
Spinning Wheel
Lexicon
Description
Wooden spinning wheel consisting of a three-legged base and large spoked wheel. Opposite the wheel is a turned wooden post with a large wooden dowel screwed in through the bottom.
Acquisition
Accession
1955.28
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
White, Ida Ella (1874-1941)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Reading
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1955.28.1
Context
Used by Ida White in Reading, Vermont
Spinning Wheel
Name/Title
Spinning Wheel
Lexicon
Description
Flax wheel with distaff. The tool consists of a three-legged base or frame, a spoked wheel, and a spool between two turned spokes. It has one complete spindle and spool, and one broken spindle and spool. There is a small amount of spun linen on the complete spool.
Acquisition
Accession
1955.8
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal, Linen
Entry/Object ID
1955.8.1a
Splitting Chisel
Name/Title
Splitting Chisel
Lexicon
Description
Metal splitting chisel. The chisel is triangular with a thick point and a narrow blade opposite.
Use
Used to split slate
Acquisition
Accession
1999.1
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Fitzgerald, Gordon
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Pawlet
City
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Steel
Entry/Object ID
1999.1
Context
Used by Gordon Fitzgerald in West Pawlet, Vermont
Spoke Trimmer Bit
Name/Title
Spoke Trimmer Bit
Lexicon
Description
Metal spoke trimmer bit. The outside surface of the tool is painted black and has a petal-type design. It has a funnel-shaped body with a cutting iron set into the side. The end piece is 3/8" square with 1/16" increments marked along it.
Use
Used to taper the tongue of a spoke in a similar manner as sharpening a pencil.
Acquisition
Accession
2008.10
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Brewer, Alson Milo (1842-1908)
Person or Organization
Related Places
,
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
2008.10.3
Context
Used by Alson Milo Brewer in Tunbridge, Vermont, or Fayette, Iowa
Spokeshave
Name/Title
Spokeshave
Lexicon
Description
Spokeshave consisting of a carved wooden handle with a central iron blade. The number "XVIIII" is carved into the wood beneath the blade.
Acquisition
Accession
1943.1
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Starksboro
Town
Addison County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1943.1.2
Context
Used in Starksboro, Vermont
Spokeshave
Name/Title
Spokeshave
Lexicon
Description
Chipped stone spokeshave.
Acquisition
Accession
1954.10
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Gale, John H.
Person or Organization
Related Places
,
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1954.10.1
Context
Collected by John A. Gale on the shore of Lake Champlain in Georgia, Vermont.
Spool
Name/Title
Spool
Lexicon
Description
Turned wooden spool consisting of a central cylinder and two flat disks on either end.
Acquisition
Accession
2020.22
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.102
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Spool
Name/Title
Spool
Lexicon
Description
Large wooden spool with a wide base and a conical extension at the top. It 2 stamped metal labels with parts numbers.
Acquisition
Accession
2023.19
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Fellows Gear Shaper Company
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal
Entry/Object ID
2023.19.5
Context
Used by Fellows Gear Shaper Company in North Springfield, Vermont.
Spool
Name/Title
Spool
Lexicon
Description
Unfinished wooden thread spool.
Acquisition
Accession
2020.22
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.94
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Spool
Name/Title
Spool
Lexicon
Description
Unfinished wooden thread spool. One end is impressed with "WARRANTED/2400 YDS" and the other is impressed with "J. & P. Coates/BEST SIX CHORDS".
Acquisition
Accession
2020.22
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.83
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Spoon
Name/Title
Spoon
Lexicon
Description
Large wooden spoon. The spoon is made in two parts out of different types of wood: the bowl is a darker wood, and the handle is lighter and inserted into the bowl.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.127
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1960.127
Spring Scale
Name/Title
Spring Scale
Lexicon
Description
Spring scale consisting of a rectangular metal box containing a spring, a hanging loop at the top, and a hook at the bottom. The front is yellow printed with measurement lines up to 200 lbs. The brand is "The King" manufactured by Hanson in Northbrook, Illinois.
Acquisition
Accession
2016.58
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Kelton, Dwight Herbert (1921-2009)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Hanson
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
2016.58.6
Context
Used by Dwight Kelton of Montpelier, Vermont.
Spurs
Name/Title
Spurs
Lexicon
Description
Cast brass spurs with metal chains. The spurs are U-shaped with a large spiked gear at the center. The chains secure with metal brackets.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.75
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall (each)
Materials
Material
Brass
Entry/Object ID
1960.75.2a-b
Steam Engine
Interpretative Labels
Label
Steam Engine, ca. 1793
Samuel Morey
Fairlee, Vermont
Tin, brass
Gift of Amelia S. Morey Kibbey, 1900.2
Samuel Morey was an inventor from Fairlee, Vermont and Orford, New Hampshire. He first began experimenting with steam power in the 1780s, and his first patent, in 1793, was for a steam-powered spit (for cooking food). In the early 1790s, he began to develop a steam engine that he ultimately used to power a small boat that he drove up and down the Connecticut River. Legend has it that he snuck out to test his craft early on a Sunday morning, while the rest of the town was at church, so that he would be spared embarrassment in case of failure.
Morey continued to develop his ideas for steam-powered boats, but he was slow to patent them, and in the early 19th century Robert Fulton and Robert Livingston joined together to create the first steamship line in America. They have typically received credit for creating workable steam engines, though Morey disputed their claims and argued that they stole his ideas.
Morey continued to invent throughout his life, and in the 1820s he invented and attempted to sell an early internal combustion engine. He failed to attract buyers, but beginning in the 1890s, many automobile inventors credited his work as an inspiration.
This model of Morey’s original steam engine comes from the Morey family, and is one of the longest-tenured objects in our collections.
Name/Title
Steam Engine
Lexicon
Description
Metal enclosed cylinder with two handles opposite each other, near top edge. Rotating piston is mounted to the top. See worksheet file for additional information.
Acquisition
Accession
1900.2
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Morey, Samuel (1762-1843)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Bradford
Town
Orange County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Artist Information
Morey, Samuel (1762-1843)
Artist
Date made
circa 1793
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Tin, Brass
Entry/Object ID
1900.2
Context
Invented by Samuel Morey of Fairlee, who used it to power a small boat, this was one of the earliest working piston steam engines in America.
Web Links and URLs
Steamer
Name/Title
Steamer
Lexicon
Description
Iron and steamer. It consists of a large, hollow triangular base with a round chimney or spout at the front. The chimney starts vertically, but bends to be horizontal at the top. There is a turned wooden handle across the top, with a U-shaped metal sheet beneath it.
Use
Hot coals are inserted through the rear opening, which heat water in the front chimney, causing steam. Used to remove wrinkles from fabric and clothing.
Acquisition
Accession
1959.63
Relationships
Related Places
Place
East Calais
Village
Calais
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Entry/Object ID
1959.63.34
Context
Likely used in East Calais, Vermont
Stove Lid
Name/Title
Stove Lid
Lexicon
Description
Metal stove lid attachment consisting of a tall base with a round, grated top. The base vent by lifting one hinged side.
Use
Put on a wood-fired cooking stove in place of the cooktop to hold and heat two irons.
Acquisition
Accession
1976.13
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1976.13.1
Stove Lifter
Name/Title
Stove Lifter
Lexicon
Description
Stove lifter consisting of a wrought iron hook attached to a wooden handle. The shank of the hook is decoratively twisted.
Acquisition
Accession
2014.60
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Iron, Wood
Entry/Object ID
2014.60.1025
Stove Lifter
Name/Title
Stove Lifter
Lexicon
Description
Stove lid lifter consisting of a wooden handle and metal lifter. The lifter is flattened on the end.
Use
Used to lift the round covers on cooking stoves
Acquisition
Accession
1968.28
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1968.28.1
Context
Used by the Myrick or Wheelock family in Montpelier, Vermont
Stove Lifter
Name/Title
Stove Lifter
Lexicon
Description
Stove lid lifter consisting of a single piece of metal forming a long handle and small, curved hook.
Acquisition
Accession
1975.11
Materials
Material
Iron
Entry/Object ID
1975.11.17
Straightedge
Name/Title
Straightedge
Lexicon
Description
Large, wooden straightedge or ruler. Both long edges are marked with hash lines and numbers showing inches and centimeters.
Acquisition
Accession
1995.31
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Gassette, Joseph A. (1861-1930)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Burlington
City
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1897-1920
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1995.31.2
Context
Used by Joseph A. Gassette of Burlington, Vermont
String Holder
Name/Title
String Holder
Lexicon
Description
Wall-mounted notepad and string holder. The holder consists of a green painted back board with a small, covered box. A hole at the center of the box allow string from a roll inside the box to be pulled out as needed. There is a small hole drilled into the top of the box to hold a pencil, and a small pad of paper mounted to the backing board at the top. A wooden plaque at the front of the box reads, "I'm handy on the kitchen wall, You can safely bet; To hide your ring, Provide your string, Keep notes lest you forget."
Acquisition
Accession
2020.22
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1930-circa 1940
Manufacturer
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.7a-c
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Strop
Name/Title
Strop
Lexicon
Description
Razor strop made of 2 wood strips held apart by the wooden handle and a small wooden block. The interior is lined with fabric. The exterior is leather panels mounted on wood.
Acquisition
Accession
1972.53
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Scott, Lemuel (1765-1821)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Fletcher
Town
Franklin County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Linen, Leather
Entry/Object ID
1972.53.5
Context
Owned by Lemuel Scott of Fletcher, Vermont.
Strop
Name/Title
Strop
Lexicon
Description
Razor strop on a wooden frame with a cardboard cover that slides off. The cover is labeled, "T. R. Torrey's Strop Designed for Razors and surgical Instruments".
Acquisition
Accession
1966.28
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Cardboard
Entry/Object ID
1966.28.3
Strop
Name/Title
Strop
Lexicon
Description
Razor strop on a wooden frame with a cardboard cover that slides off. The cover is labeled, "MAGIC RAZOR STROP".
Acquisition
Accession
1969.27
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Cardboard
Entry/Object ID
1969.27.3
Surveyor's Chain
Interpretative Labels
Label
Surveyor’s Chain
Used by James Whitelaw (1748 - 1829), Vermont’s second Surveyor General
Ryegate, VT
Gift of George P. Whitelaw, 1885.1.5
James Whitelaw was born in Scotland, and came to America in 1773 as a land scout for the Scotch American Company of Farmers. He worked and traveled in several different colonies, but settled in Ryegate, Vermont. In 1787 he became Vermont’s second Surveyor General. In this capacity he was responsible for completing accurate local surveys of towns and counties.
Whitelaw’s work is central to the new settlers’ process of dividing the Vermont landscape for private ownership and development. Mapmaking is a process of definition: Whitelaw and others like him were projecting their own vision of Vermont’s landscape. That vision emphasized European-style agriculture, certain kinds of “productive” wild animals, and left no room for the catamount.
Name/Title
Surveyor's Chain
Lexicon
Description
Surveyor's chain consisting of even lengths of heavy-gauge metal wires connected with rings. The two ends are bent into rough triangles.
Acquisition
Accession
1885.1
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Whitelaw, James
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Ryegate
Town
Caledonia County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1885.1.5
Context
Used by James Whitelaw of Ryegate, Vermont's second Surveyor General.
Surveyor’s Chain
Name/Title
Surveyor’s Chain
Lexicon
Description
Surveyor's chain consisting of even lengths of heavy-gauge metal wires connected with rings. The two ends are bent into rough triangles. It is accompanied by several metal stakes tied together with red ribbon.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.38
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Cave, Walter J. (1861-1937)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Orange
Town
Orange County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Iron
Entry/Object ID
1964.38.1d
Context
Used by Walter J. Cave of Orange, Vermont
Swift
Name/Title
Swift
Lexicon
Description
Wooden swift. The swift is on a central dowel stand, with a square base. It has 4 arms, each with one vertical connector rod near the middle. One of the arms has a removable connector rod near the end.
Use
Used to wind skeins of yarn.
Acquisition
Accession
1952.40
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1952.40.17
Syringe
Name/Title
Syringe
Lexicon
Description
Large metal syringe consisting of a cylindrical metal body with a spout at one end. The other end has a metal cap and wooden plunger.
Use
Used to feed or dispense medication to animals.
Acquisition
Accession
1963.19
Materials
Material
Pewter, Wood
Entry/Object ID
1963.19.2
Tack
Name/Title
Tack
Lexicon
Description
Wooden block carved on one side into small, square points.
Acquisition
Accession
1969.38
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1969.38
Tankard
Name/Title
Tankard
Lexicon
Description
Wooden tankard constructed similarly to a barrel. The tankard is straight-sided, tapering inward from the base to the top. It is constructed of straight wooden slats, and there are four wooden rings nailed to the slats around the outside. A wooden handle is nailed to one side and spans from the mid-point to the top.
Acquisition
Accession
1936.5
Made/Created
Artist Information
Smith, Ithamar (1787-1862)
Artist
Date made
circa 1820
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1936.5.2
Context
Made by Ithamar Smith of Waitsfield, Vermont, circa 1820
Tankard
Name/Title
Tankard
Lexicon
Description
Wooden tankard constructed similarly to a barrel. The tankard is straight-sided, tapering inward from the base to the top. It is constructed of straight wooden slats, and there are four wooden rings nailed to the slats around the outside. A wooden handle is nailed to one side and spans from the mid-point to the top.
Acquisition
Accession
1936.5
Made/Created
Artist Information
Smith, Ithamar (1787-1862)
Artist
Date made
1820
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1936.5.1
Context
Made by Ithamar Smith of Waitsfield, Vermont, circa 1820
Tape Measure
Name/Title
Tape Measure
Lexicon
Description
Cloth tape measure. One side is printed with hash lines indicating inches and 1/16 intervals of inches. The other side is printed with an advertisement for Estey Organ Company.
Acquisition
Accession
1962.10
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
J. Estey & Company
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Brattleboro
Town
Windham County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Entry/Object ID
1962.10
Context
Distributed as an advertisement for Estey Organ Company of Brattleboro, Vermont
Taper Auger
Name/Title
Taper Auger
Lexicon
Description
Taper auger consisting of a spade-shaped metal portion attached perpendicularly to a turned wooden handle. The edges of the "spade" portion are turned inward.
Acquisition
Accession
1952.29
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1952.29.1b
Taper Blade
Name/Title
Taper Blade
Lexicon
Description
Pump log taper blade with a large, heavy body and long handle. There are 2 large handles on either side of the body, perpendicular to the long main handle.
Acquisition
Accession
1955.29
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Robinson, Amos
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Northfield
Town
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1955.29.2
Context
Used at Amos Robinson's farm, Northfield, Vermont.
Taps
Name/Title
Taps
Lexicon
Description
Two metal drink taps. One has a long threaded shaft with a hole near the point and a crank handle on the opposite end marked, "Bentley's Bartlett Tap". The other has a short threaded section on one end of the shaft and a faucet spout on the other.
Use
Drilled through the cork of a corked bottle, these taps would be used to dispense a carbonated beverage one drink at a time.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.22
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Bentley's Bartlett Tap
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1960.22.12a-b
Tassel Mold
Name/Title
Tassel Mold
Lexicon
Description
Turned wooden teardrop-shaped wooden figure with a molded bead around the widest point.
Acquisition
Accession
2020.22
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.92
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Tassel Mold
Name/Title
Tassel Mold
Lexicon
Description
Small, red-painted teardrop-shaped wooden form with two rings inscribed near the base. There are two inked inscriptions with notes about the size.
Acquisition
Accession
2020.22
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.93
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Tea Box
Name/Title
Tea Box
Lexicon
Description
Paper-lined wooden box with lid. A paper label on the front reads, "F.P. GARRETTSON & CO. IMPORTERS OF TEA & COFFEE 119 FRONT STREET 16-20 WASHINGTON SQUARE NEWPORT, R.I."
Acquisition
Accession
1960.123
Made/Created
Manufacturer
F. P. Garrettson & Co.
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Paper
Entry/Object ID
1960.123.1
Tea Caddies
Name/Title
Tea Caddies
Lexicon
Description
Wooden case containing two tea caddies. The box is painted black with gold decoration, including a floral border and cartouches. The caddies have square bodies with round upper openings. They are undecorated. There are two inset lids, each with a round wooden knob at the center. There is one lid that sits over the opening and neck of the caddy, on top of the inset lid.
Acquisition
Accession
1959.37
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Pewter, Wood
Entry/Object ID
1959.37.52a-f
Telegraph
Name/Title
Telegraph
Lexicon
Description
Telegraph key and sounder on a rectangular wooden base. The telegraph key (sender) consists of a metal rod with a round pad that hinged on a perpendicular metal rod. The sounder (receiver) consists of two metal cylinders with a metal rod between them. There are two metal posts at the center front of the base.
Acquisition
Accession
2021.5
Materials
Material
Metal, Wood
Entry/Object ID
2021.5.29
Context
Likely used in a train station in Vermont
Telegraph Sounder
Name/Title
Telegraph Sounder
Lexicon
Description
Telegraph receiver on wooden base. The receiver consists of two metal cylinders with a rod passing between them. The rod sits within two U-shaped holders, one oriented upward and the other leftward. There are two metal knobs at the corners of the base.
Use
Used at the receiving end of the telegraph line to make Morse code messages audible
Acquisition
Accession
2021.5
Materials
Material
Metal, Wood
Entry/Object ID
2021.5.28
Context
Likely used in a train station in Vermont
Telephone
Name/Title
Telephone
Lexicon
Description
Soft, faux leather case that unzips to reveal a plastic phone. The phone consists of a large receiver and a holster. The left side of the holster has a small screen and 21 buttons. The receiver is connected to holster by a spiraled cord.
Acquisition
Accession
2021.31
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Hughes, Victoria, Cellular One, Vermont Division for Historic Preservation
Made/Created
Date made
circa 2000
Manufacturer
Motorola
Materials
Material
Plastic, Metal
Entry/Object ID
2021.31.1
Context
Used by Victoria Hughes as the Educational Coordinator of the State Historic Sites in Vermont, ca. 2000.
Telephone
Name/Title
Telephone
Lexicon
Description
Wall-mounted telephone consisting of a wooden box, handheld receiver, and metal hanging plate. The box is mounted with two domed bells and has a black, metal crank handle on the proper left side. A moving hook extends from the bottom. The receiver has a round metal amplifier with a length of green wire attached to it. The hanging plate has a bent wire hook on the face and four short legs on the reverse.
Acquisition
Accession
1959.28
Made/Created
Manufacturer
American Bell Telephone Co.
Materials
Material
Metal, Wood
Entry/Object ID
1959.28a-c
Telephone
Name/Title
Telephone
Lexicon
Description
Telephone consisting of a wooden box with a handheld receiver. The box is bolted together at the top and has a circular metal grate at the center of one side--either a speaker or microphone. A long leather strap is attached to either side of the top for carrying, and there are three cords: white, black, and green.
Use
Used by telephone repairmen to check the lines.
Acquisition
Accession
1993.25
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Judkins, Don L. (1883-1928)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Barnet
Town
Caledonia County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1905-1915
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal, Leather
Entry/Object ID
1993.25
Context
Used by Don Judkins as a telephone repairman in Barnet, Vermont, 1905-1915
Telephone Receiver
Name/Title
Telephone Receiver
Lexicon
Description
Telephone receiver consisting of a metal tube. One end of the tube flares outward and is capped with a grate.
Acquisition
Accession
1926.1
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Burlington
City
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Artist Information
Vincent, Walter Scott (1838-1921)
Artist
Date made
1877
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1926.1.3
Context
Part of the first telephone made and used in Burlington, Vermont.
Television
Interpretative Labels
Label
Television, 1948
The Hallicrafters Company
Chicago, Illinois
Metal, glass, plastic
Museum purchase, 2007.51
Television was not invented in Vermont, but when it arrived on the scene many Vermonters were eager to experiment with the new technology. George Dilley, owner of a radio store in St. Johnsbury, was one of them. He carried this Hallicrafter television - reportedly one of the first in Vermont - to the top of Burke Mountain in an attempt to get a signal strong enough watch a Boston Braves game in July 1948. He was partially successful; he and his family could hear the baseball game, but the picture that came through was of a trapeze artist at a circus. The baseball game, broadcast from Boston, was crossing paths with a signal from Schenectady, NY on the same channel.
Name/Title
Television
Lexicon
Description
Gray and black metal television with a small glass screen on the front. The rectangular screen is placed behind a round, slightly convex piece of glass set into the proper left side of the machine. The top half of the front as well as the body is covered in silver metal punched throughout with small holes to allow both sound from the speakers and heat from the machine to escape. The lower half of the front panel is black metal with three large openings for knobs (now missing) and fourteen small openings for knobs (still in place). The front is labeled in two places with the manufacturer's logo and name, "the hallicrafters co."
Acquisition
Accession
2007.51
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Dilley, George
Person or Organization
Related Places
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Made/Created
Time Period
20th Century
Date made
1948
Manufacturer
The Hallicrafters Company
Materials
Material
Metal, Glass, Plastic
Entry/Object ID
2007.51
Context
Used by George Dilley in his first and second attempts to watch TV atop Burke Mountain; described as one of the first televisions in Vermont. Vermont did not have a TV Station/Signal until 1954 when WCAX built the first transmitter atop Mt. Mansfield.
Web Links and URLs
Theodolite
Interpretative Labels
Label
Theodolite, 1898-1982
Buff & Buff Manufacturing Company
Boston, MA
Metal, glass, wood
Gift of the Vermont Agency of Transportation, 2011.6.1
Theodolites are surveyor’s tools, meant to measure the angle between two points – one on a vertical plane and one on a horizontal plane. They are crucial when taking precise measurements of a varying landscape, allowing for further mathematics that can lead to a more precise picture of a specific area. Theodolites date to at least the 16th century, and the word origin is unknown. The modern theodolite first appeared in 1725.
This theodolite, in itself a complicated and essential piece of technology, contributed to another technology story in the history of Vermont: it was used by the Vermont Agency of Transportation while laying out the interstate system, beginning in the 1960s.
Interstate construction in Vermont was sparked by the Federal Highway Act of 1956, and continued for another 20 years. (Arguably, it is still unfinished.) In total, 351 miles of highway were built in Vermont, changing the physical, cultural, and economic landscape of the state permanently. Better, faster travel to and from Vermont brought mixed blessings, opening the state up economically but permanently impacting the communities through which the highways traveled – and the communities it bypassed.
Name/Title
Theodolite
Lexicon
Description
Metal theodolite, a device used to measure angles between points on a horizontal and vertical plane.
Central telescope attached to a central rod that can be turned by use of a wheel on one side. The rod is mounted on four metal legs that rest on a flat disc. On that disc are a two levels and a compass, all made of metal and glass.
On the compass is the inscription “BUFF & BUFF MFG CO / 31596 / BOSTON” as well as the directional indications for E, W, and S. There is no north, indicated instead by a stylized diamond and fleur-de-lis design with “BUFF” in the center.
The disc rests on more metal legs that rest on another disc, which is attached to a wooden base. All are adjustable so the central telescope can move in any possible direction. The wooden base rests on a wooden tripod.
Central telescope attached to a central rod that can be turned by use of a wheel on one side. The rod is mounted on four metal legs that rest on a flat disc. On that disc are a two levels and a compass, all made of metal and glass.
On the compass is the inscription “BUFF & BUFF MFG CO / 31596 / BOSTON” as well as the directional indications for E, W, and S. There is no north, indicated instead by a stylized diamond and fleur-de-lis design with “BUFF” in the center.
The disc rests on more metal legs that rest on another disc, which is attached to a wooden base. All are adjustable so the central telescope can move in any possible direction. The wooden base rests on a wooden tripod.
Use
Used to measure horizontal and vertical angles.
Acquisition
Accession
2011.6
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Vermont Agency of Transportation
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1898-1982
Manufacturer
Buff & Buff Manufacturing Company
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Brass, Glass, Wood, Metal
Entry/Object ID
2011.6.1.1
Context
Used by the Vermont Agency of Transportation while laying out the interstate highway system.
Thermometer
Name/Title
Thermometer
Description
Wooden thermometer which advertises Calder & Richardson, a coal and oil company in Barre.
Acquisition
Accession
2007.35
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Barre City
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Wood, Glass, Metal, Mercury
Entry/Object ID
2007.35.6
Context
From the Vermont Historical Society Library for the Calder & Richardson records.
"William W. Calder (1858-1936) and Victor Richardson established the fuel company,
“Calder & Richardson,” in 1900, in Barre, Vermont. William W. Calder had started work as a
harness maker. Horace A. Richardson (1870-1938) bought the company in 1917. The company
dealt in coal and firewood; fuel oil was added to the company in 1927. The company offices
were located at 12 Depot Square in Barre, Vermont. The firewood sheds were located at
Burnham’s Meadows; and the coal yards were situated on Horace Lane off North Main Street.
Later, the oil tanks were established on Mill Street in Barre, Vermont.
William W. Calder left the company in the 1920s and Horace A. Richardson passed away
in 1938. Stephen J. Dineen and Stanley J. Tassie – long-time company workers – bought the
company in 1939. The coal yards suffered damages due to a fire in 1943. In 1970, the
company’s control passed to Leonel Gregoire and Allan Merrill. In the 1980s Calder &
Richardson relocated from 324 N. Main Street to 164 South Main Street. The company also
relocated its head office to Bennington, Vermont. The name of the company became “Calder &
Richardson, Inc.” The company was in operation until 2014 when it closed down."
"William W. Calder (1858-1936) and Victor Richardson established the fuel company,
“Calder & Richardson,” in 1900, in Barre, Vermont. William W. Calder had started work as a
harness maker. Horace A. Richardson (1870-1938) bought the company in 1917. The company
dealt in coal and firewood; fuel oil was added to the company in 1927. The company offices
were located at 12 Depot Square in Barre, Vermont. The firewood sheds were located at
Burnham’s Meadows; and the coal yards were situated on Horace Lane off North Main Street.
Later, the oil tanks were established on Mill Street in Barre, Vermont.
William W. Calder left the company in the 1920s and Horace A. Richardson passed away
in 1938. Stephen J. Dineen and Stanley J. Tassie – long-time company workers – bought the
company in 1939. The coal yards suffered damages due to a fire in 1943. In 1970, the
company’s control passed to Leonel Gregoire and Allan Merrill. In the 1980s Calder &
Richardson relocated from 324 N. Main Street to 164 South Main Street. The company also
relocated its head office to Bennington, Vermont. The name of the company became “Calder &
Richardson, Inc.” The company was in operation until 2014 when it closed down."
Thimble
Name/Title
Thimble
Lexicon
Description
Thimble in a crocheted, red, white and blue hat from the Communaute des Soeurs de la Charite de Jesus et Marie.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Metal, Yarn
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.53
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Ticket Punch
Name/Title
Ticket Punch
Lexicon
Description
Chrome-plated ticket punch. The punch has two rounded handles that lead to a mount with a slit in the middle. The punch tack is in the shape of an L.
Use
Used to stamp railroad tickets
Acquisition
Accession
1972.61
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1972.61.1
Tin
Name/Title
Tin
Lexicon
Description
Small square tin labeled, "Bag Balm".
Acquisition
Accession
2022.70
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Vermont's Original, LLC
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
2022.70.1
Context
Made in Lyndon, Vermont
Tin
Name/Title
Tin
Lexicon
Description
Square metal tin with a removable lid. The tin is cream-colored and decorated with gold swirls. It is labeled, "SOOTHENE / OINTMENT FOR GENERAL USE".
Acquisition
Accession
2022.70
Made/Created
Date made
1924-1930
Manufacturer
Our Husbands Company
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
2022.70.2
Context
Made by Our Husbands in Lyndon, Vermont
Tin
Name/Title
Tin
Lexicon
Description
Square metal tin with a removable lid. The tin is black and white. The lid is printed with advertising copy entitled, "OUR GUARANTEE", and the sides are printed with the label, "ARABIAN SCRATCHES AND GALL SALVE / MANUFACTURED AND SOLD BY OUR HUSBANDS' COMPANY / LYNDON, VT. U.S.A. / PRICE.25c."
Acquisition
Accession
2022.70
Made/Created
Date made
1908-1915
Manufacturer
Our Husbands Company
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
2022.70.3
Context
Made by Our Husbands' Company in Lyndon, Vermont
Toaster
Name/Title
Toaster
Lexicon
Description
Metal toaster consisting of a rectangular holder and stand. The stand sits above the ground on three high legs, and has a long, protruding handle. The holder is attached with a single metal post in the center, allowing it to rotate.
Acquisition
Accession
1919.3
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Waterbury
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1919.3
Context
Likely used in Waterbury, Vermont
Tobacco Box
Name/Title
Tobacco Box
Lexicon
Description
Rectangular wooden box with a paper label that reads, "BOOT JACK PLUG TOBACCO COSTLIEST BECAUSE BEST."
Acquisition
Accession
1966.28
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1966.28.1
Tobacco Cutter
Name/Title
Tobacco Cutter
Lexicon
Description
Cast-iron tobacco cutter consisting of a long base and handle. The handle connects to the base between two U-shaped brackets; when pressed down, the handle closes a large metal blade against the base. The bracket is molded with the inscription, "LORILLARD'S TIN TAG TOBACCO". The base and handle are also molded with the same inscription in 6 more places.
Acquisition
Accession
1952.13
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Barre City
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1875
Manufacturer
Enterprise Manufacturing Company
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Iron
Entry/Object ID
1952.13
Context
Found in Barre, Vermont
Toilet Kit
Name/Title
Toilet Kit
Lexicon
Description
Rectangular black leather case that unfolds to reveal several interior compartments. The main compartment is a leather-covered tin box with dividers that contains a miniature basket made from a hazelnut, two combs, an emery book, a crochet hook, and a glass needle. The two other sections of the case consist of central straps stitched at regular intervals to create channels, and protective flaps at the top and bottom.
The case secures with a round brass clasp. To open, the center button is pulled downward with no key.
The case secures with a round brass clasp. To open, the center button is pulled downward with no key.
Acquisition
Accession
1953.9
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Pollard, Susanna Maria Taylor (1845-1875)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Ludlow
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Materials
Material
Leather, Brass, Tin
Entry/Object ID
1953.9.1a-s
Context
Owned by Susy Taylor Pollard of Ludlow, Vermont
Toilet Seat
Name/Title
Toilet Seat
Lexicon
Description
Outhouse seat. The seat is a plain wooden rectangle with beveled edges and an off-center central hole. Written on the bottom of the seat in pencil is the label: "Made by my father. G.C."
Acquisition
Accession
1982.24
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Coolidge, Grace Anna Goodhue (1879-1957)
Person or Organization
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Goodhue, Andrew Issachar (1848-1923)
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1982.24.103
Context
Made by Andrew Issachar Goodhue of Burlington, Vermont.
Tool
Name/Title
Tool
Description
Chipped stone tool made from a naturally rectangular stone. Three edges are chipped to thin them.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Related Places
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Materials
Material
Sandstone
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.119
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County.
Tool
Interpretative Labels
Label
In 1938, the statue of Ceres on top of the gold dome of the Vermont State House was removed. The hand from that statue can be seen elsewhere in this case. 87-year-old Dwight Dwinnell, Sergeant-at-Arms of the State House, used these tools to carve a replacement for it based on Mead's original. Dwinnell's Ceres is considered today to be an important piece of folk art, and recently underwent restoration.
Name/Title
Tool
Lexicon
Description
Metal tip, use unknown. It is 5-sided and tapers into a straight point that is flat (similar to the head of a screwdriver). There are two protrusions on one side, possibly to attach it to a handle.
Acquisition
Accession
2017.10
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1890-1938
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.120
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Tool
Name/Title
Tool
Description
Ground stone tool shaped like a lobster claw. The stone is ground to form two points with a groove in the center. There is a groove near the base as well.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Person or Organization
Related Places
, ,
Materials
Material
Sandstone
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.122
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County.
Tool
Name/Title
Tool
Lexicon
Description
Chipped stone pottery decorating tool.
Use
Used by make thin incised lines on pots.
Acquisition
Accession
1954.283
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Sampson, Emma P. Merrill (1865-1953)
Person or Organization
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1954.283.12
Context
Collected by Emma P. Sampson
Tool Belt Attachment
Name/Title
Tool Belt Attachment
Lexicon
Description
Triangular leather tool holster. There are 2 loops at the top for hanging from a belt. The front is stitched with 6 compartments shaped for tools, including 1 for a knife.
Acquisition
Accession
2016.58
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Kelton, Dwight Herbert (1921-2009), New England Telephone and Telegraph
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Leather, Metal
Entry/Object ID
2016.58.8c
Context
Used by Dwight Kelton of Montpelier, Vermont as an employee of New England Telephone and Telegraph.
Toolbox
Interpretative Labels
Label
Toolbox with Granite Tools (c.1910)
Used by Alexander J. Thuren (1873-1932)
Montpelier, Vermont
Wood, iron
Gift of Carl Thuren, #1988.8.1
Alexander Thuren followed his older brother, P. Otto Johnson, from Karlskrona, Sweden, to the granite center of Quincy, Massachusetts, in 1898. Other family members joined them and they created an extended family of Swedish spouses and children.
The family moved to Montpelier in 1901 to work in the city's finishing sheds. Alexander became a skilled "facer," using hand tools to smooth and level the surface of granite slabs.
Otto bought out the F. J. Robar & Company in 1910 and renamed it the Johnson Granite Company. Alexander worked for his brother until retirement in 1928.
These tools represent the labor of countless immigrant stoneworkers in the sheds of Vermont quarries. The tools include bushing hammers, winding blocks, pneumatic hand facers (called "bumpers"), various bits, and striking hammers.
Name/Title
Toolbox
Lexicon
Description
Heavy wooden toolbox. The top and bottom of the box are made of three wooden slats held together by two chamfered wooden rectangles placed across the slats. The sides are also made of wooden board, held at the top and bottom. The corners are reinforced with metal bands.
Chest contains granite facing tools: Bush hammers, winding blocks, pneumatic hand facers (also called "bumpers") with various facing bits, and striking hammers.
Chest contains granite facing tools: Bush hammers, winding blocks, pneumatic hand facers (also called "bumpers") with various facing bits, and striking hammers.
Acquisition
Accession
1988.8
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Thuren, Alexander Johnson (1873-1932), Johnson Granite Company (1910-1936)
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1988.8.1
Context
Used by Alexander Johnson Thuren, a Swedish immigrant who worked at the Johnson Granite Company from about 1901 to 1928.
Tooth Extractor
Name/Title
Tooth Extractor
Lexicon
Description
Metal tool with a bone handle and movable hook. The handle is set perpendicular to the shaft of the tool. At the opposite end of the shaft is a hook attached with a hinge onto a small piece of metal, itself hinged onto the shaft.
Use
Used to remove teeth (human)
Acquisition
Accession
1959.40
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Gilbert, Payne (1789-1849)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Tinmouth
Town
Rutland County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal, Bone
Entry/Object ID
1959.40.11
Context
Used by Dr. Payne Gilbert of Tinmouth, Vermont
Tooth Extractor
Name/Title
Tooth Extractor
Lexicon
Description
Metal tool with a bone handle and movable hook. The handle is set perpendicular to the shaft of the tool. At the opposite end of the shaft is a hook attached with a hinge onto a small piece of metal, itself hinged onto the shaft.
Use
Used to remove teeth (human)
Acquisition
Accession
1960.191
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Benson, Amori (1799-1876)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Landgrove
Town
Bennington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1830
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Bone, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1960.191.2
Context
Used by Amori Benson in Landgrove, Vermont
Toothpick Holder
Name/Title
Toothpick Holder
Lexicon
Description
Toothpick holding in the shape of an animal. The animal has a long, turned body printed with the label, "New Haven, N. J." There are four pegs inserted into the bottom of the body for legs, and a black-painted tail and head. The head is printed in white with eyes and ears. 14 colored toothpicks accompany the holder and can be inserted into tiny holes scattered across the body. The set comes with its original, unmarked cardboard box with lid, and a wax paper pouch for the toothpicks.
Acquisition
Accession
2020.22
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1935-circa 1945
Manufacturer
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.28a-r
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Toothpick Holder
Name/Title
Toothpick Holder
Lexicon
Description
Toothpick holder in the shape of a fish. The fish is a formed of a circular disk of wood with a triangular notch for a mouth and an applied tab for a tail. Two round eyes are painted on in black, and there is a painted red stripe on the tail. 10 holes are drilled into each side of the fish for holding toothpicks. It sits on a wooden base printed with the words, "Atlantic City, N. J." It is contained in its original box, which is printed with an image of a maple leaf and the label, "Newtco MAPLYNE". There are 5 multicolored toothpicks.
Acquisition
Accession
2020.22
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1935-circa 1945
Manufacturer
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.29a-g
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Toothpicks
Name/Title
Toothpicks
Lexicon
Description
Turned wooden bottle with simple turnings at the base and top of the bottle. A label is printed directly onto the bottle saying, "ESTES'/IMPORTED/ORANGE WOOD/TRADE MARK/TOOTH PICKS/STRONG, SMOOTH, PLIABLE/ESTES & SONS IMPORTERS, NEW YORK". The bottle is filled with thin wooden toothpicks.
Acquisition
Accession
2020.22
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.104
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Tracing Wheel
Name/Title
Tracing Wheel
Lexicon
Description
Tracing wheel with black wooden handle. A metal bar sticks out of the handle with a spiked wheel at the end, attached at the center in order to be able to rotate freely.
Use
Used with transfer paper to trace patterns
Acquisition
Accession
1942.3
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Roberts, Mary J. Cross Bullard
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Entry/Object ID
1942.3
Context
Owned by Mary J. Cross Bullard Roberts of Montpelier, Vermont.
Tracing Wheel
Name/Title
Tracing Wheel
Lexicon
Description
Tracing wheel consisting of a metal wheel set into a round wooden handle. The wheel is connected to the handle at the center point, around a nail. The outer edge of the wheel has closely-placed, rounded teeth.
Use
Used to trace sewing patterns onto fabric. This would be done by placing transfer paper between the pattern and the fabric. When run over the pattern, the teeth on the wheel would press the transfer paper to the surface of the fabric, transferring the color to the fabric to create a dotting line.
Acquisition
Accession
1959.56
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Briggs, Anna Sanford Higgins (1851-1935)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Brandon
Town
Rutland County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1880
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Wood, Brass
Entry/Object ID
1959.56.3
Context
Used by Anna Sanford Higgins Briggs in Brandon, Vermont
Traveler
Name/Title
Traveler
Lexicon
Description
Hand forged iron tool for measuring the circumference of a wheel. It consists of a wheel with 4 spokes attached at center by a rivet to a handle.
Acquisition
Accession
1975.494
Made/Created
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Iron
Entry/Object ID
1975.494.11
Context
Found in Barnard, Vermont
Tray
Name/Title
Tray
Lexicon
Description
Green wooden basket tray with yellow flowers and leaves stenciled onto the wooden bottom. The sides are green-painted woven wicker with raised handles at either end.
Acquisition
Accession
2008.38
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Fairlee
Town
Orange County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Artist Information
Alger, Laura May (1894-1982)
Artist
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Wicker
Entry/Object ID
2008.38.18
Context
Made by Laura Alger in Fairlee, Vermont
Tray
Name/Title
Tray
Description
Round wooden tray that has split into three pieces. Made of dark, stained wood. There are four knob feet.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.135
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Tray
Name/Title
Tray
Lexicon
Description
Wooden tray with corners joined by finger joints, heavily held with glue.
Acquisition
Accession
2020.22
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.109
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Treenail
Name/Title
Treenail
Lexicon
Description
Cylindrical wooden peg.
Use
Treenails are used to fasten pieces of wood together.
Acquisition
Accession
1959.6
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Westminster
Town
Windham County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1959.6.1
Context
From the Lewis Bridge in Westminster, Vermont. This treenail was used to create the scale for the model of the bridge made by Harold Slack.
Treenail
Name/Title
Treenail
Lexicon
Description
Wooden treenail. The treenail is hand-carved with 8 sides (nearly round). There is a section at one end with no finish.
Acquisition
Accession
1958.5
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Bellows Falls
Village
Rockingham
Town
Windham County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Oak
Entry/Object ID
1958.5
Context
Proposed for deaccession due to condition and lack of Vermont use connections.
Trinket Box
Name/Title
Trinket Box
Lexicon
Description
Small, black lacquered box with a silver moon and stars and a silver border on the lid.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.142
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Tripod
Name/Title
Tripod
Lexicon
Description
Heavy orange adjustable wooden tripod with a round brass connection at the center. The connection is hollow with threading on the top for attaching a theodolite. The numeral 9 is written on it in black marker.
Acquisition
Accession
2011.6
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Vermont Department of Transportation
Person or Organization
Made/Created
Date made
1898-1982
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall (closed)
Materials
Material
Wood, Brass
Entry/Object ID
2011.6.1c
Context
Used by the Vermont Department of Transportation (formerly the Highway Department) for surveying during the constructions of Vermont's interstate roads.
Tripod
Name/Title
Tripod
Lexicon
Description
3 legs from a wooden camera tripod.
Acquisition
Accession
2009.51
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Chapman, Harry L. (1875-1967)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Windham
Town
Windham County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1900-1920
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal
Entry/Object ID
2009.51.5a-c
Context
Owned by Harry L. Chapman of Windham, Vermont
Tripod
Name/Title
Tripod
Lexicon
Description
3 legs from a wooden camera tripod.
Acquisition
Accession
2009.51
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Chapman, Harry L. (1875-1967)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Windham
Town
Windham County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1900-1920
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal
Entry/Object ID
2009.51.6a-c
Context
Owned by Harry L. Chapman of Windham, Vermont
Tripod
Name/Title
Tripod
Lexicon
Description
This sliding wood tripod consists of three separate pieces with brass fittings, and there is also a separate wood connection piece with metal fittings and a felt top. The bottom section of the legs features sharp brass points. There are no markings indicating the manufacturer. An extra tapered rod is included. Additionally, there is a miscellaneous piece of silver metal disc and fitted brass screw with a large concave head. These items were found in the camera box, but their function is unknown.
Acquisition
Accession
2012.23
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Dexter, Warren
Person or Organization
Made/Created
Date made
1888-1895
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Brass, Wool
Entry/Object ID
2012.23.21a-f
Context
Used by Dexter Warren
Tripod Attachment
Name/Title
Tripod Attachment
Lexicon
Description
Small metal tripod attachment for a compass. It has a ball & socket joint in the middle.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.38
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Cave, Walter J. (1861-1937)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Orange
Town
Orange County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Bronze, Iron
Entry/Object ID
1964.38.1b
Context
Used by Walter J. Cave of Orange, Vermont
Trivet
Interpretative Labels
Label
Trivet
Students at the College Moderne et Technique
Monceau-les-Mines, France
Metal
Gift of the State of Vermont, 1964.63.64
In 1949, the French people shipped 49 boxcars filled with tokens of gratitude for the trainloads of food, clothing, and medicine that the United States had sent in 1947 to assist France's recovery following World War II. The "Merci Train," a response to the "American Friendship Train," arrived in February.
There was an antique boxcar full of gifts and messages for each of the 48 states, plus one for Hawaii and the District of Columbia to share. Vermont's boxcar arrived in the state aboard a flatbed car on February 9. It made short stops in Brattleboro, Bellows Falls, and White River Junction on its way to Montpelier. The official welcoming ceremony took place on February 10, and included Governor Ernest W. Gibson Jr. and Count Max de Montalembert, the French vice-consul in Boston.
Bermont's boxcar contained hundreds of items--dolls, toys, paintings, crafts, pencil boxes, embroidered collars, wooden puppets, ornamental fans, paintings, vases, trinkets, books, cards, and letters. Some of the artwork was given to the Fleming Museum at the University of Vermont in Burlington, some French books to Middlebury College, and individual items were sent via legislators to towns and libraries throughout the state. The remainder--nearly 200 items--has been in the custody of and stored at the Vermont Historical Society.
Pieces from the collection have been displayed twice since they arrived in that boxcar 70 years ago--in the 1950s and in 1988.
Name/Title
Trivet
Lexicon
Description
Eight-sided, metal trivet with four legs. The surface is punched with holes that make a picture of a butterfly. Two notes accompany the piece: one giving the origin of the piece and another asking to establish correspondence between the young makers and young Americans.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Made/Created
Manufacturer
College Moderne et Technique de Montceau-les-Mines
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.64
Context
Made in a class of 12 year olds at the College Moderne et Technique and given to the State of Vermont by the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Trivet
Name/Title
Trivet
Lexicon
Description
Round cast-iron trivet with 8 decorated spokes emanating from the center.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.34
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Iron
Entry/Object ID
1964.34.1
Trowel
Name/Title
Trowel
Lexicon
Description
Plaster trowel consisting of a flat, rectangular piece of metal with a t-bar bolted to the center and a turned wooden handle attached to the bar perpendicular to the flat piece.
Use
Used to apply and smooth plaster to walls
Acquisition
Accession
1995.31
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Gassette, Joseph A. (1861-1930)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Burlington
City
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1897-1920
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal, Wood
Entry/Object ID
1995.31.1
Context
Used by Joseph A. Gassette of Burlington, Vermont
Trunk
Name/Title
Trunk
Lexicon
Description
Small, dome-topped trunk. The exterior of the trunk is covered with hide, with the hair still intact. The edges are decorated with leather tape and brass studs. There is a large metal lock at the center front, and a metal handle at the center top. The interior is lined with 1811 newspapers from Virginia featuring a runaway announcement, a poem about Africa, and advertisements.
Acquisition
Accession
1955.3
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Briggs, Florence Day (1884-1974)
Person or Organization
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1811
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1955.3
Context
Owned by a member of the Briggs family in Berlin, Vermont
Trunk
Name/Title
Trunk
Lexicon
Description
Small wooden trunk with slightly domed top. The center top is decorated with brass tacks spelling out the initials, "L. D."
Acquisition
Accession
1960.107
Made/Created
Artist Information
Page, Abel
Artist
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Brass, Leather
Entry/Object ID
1960.107
Context
Made by Abel Page in Rutland, Vermont
Trunk
Name/Title
Trunk
Lexicon
Description
Flat-topped hide-covered trunk with the initials, "AH" on the top in brass studs. There are brass studs around the rim of the lid, and an iron lock at the center front.
Acquisition
Accession
1957.1
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Hager, Albert David (1817-1888)
Person or Organization
Entry/Object ID
1957.1.234
Context
Owned by Albert David Hager
Trunk
Name/Title
Trunk
Lexicon
Description
Traveling box or trunk. The box is covered in leather, decoratively held in place with brass tacks. The center top has a short leather handle, around which are tacks arranged in an oval, and the initials "A. D. H." The center front has a rectangular iron escutcheon covering a locking mechanism.
Acquisition
Accession
1957.1
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Hager, Albert David (1817-1888)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Chester
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Time Period
19th Century
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Leather, Brass, Iron
Entry/Object ID
1957.1.233
Context
Owned by Albert David Hager, state geologist for Vermont
Trunk
Name/Title
Trunk
Lexicon
Description
Flat-topped travelling trunk with the initials "A.D.H." spelled out on the lid in brass tacks.
Acquisition
Accession
1957.1
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Hager, Albert David (1817-1888)
Person or Organization
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1957.1.235
Context
Owned by Albert David Hager
Trunk
Name/Title
Trunk
Lexicon
Description
Small leather-covered trunk. The sides are straight and the top is convex. There are two short leather handles at the top. The edges are decorated with large brass tacks over strips of metal. There is a metal lock at the center top.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.182
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Wells, Ransome, Sr.
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Middlesex
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1921
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Leather, Metal, Wood
Entry/Object ID
1960.182.5
Context
Owned by Ransome Wells, Sr., of Middlesex, Vermont.
Tufting Machine
Interpretative Labels
Label
Tufting Machine, c.1892
Star Manufacturing Company
Washington, PA
Brass, steel, wood
Transfer from Barre Historical Society, 2014.60.269
“Tufting” is a textile-making technique in which threads are punched through a base fabric, leaving a loop on one side and two loose ends on the other side. The technique is ancient, and frequently used to make thicker or warmer materials or garments, such as mittens. Contrasting colors can create patterns both on the tufted, or looped, side and the loose end side. Over time, the loose ends often felt together to create a dense, thick layer. Tufting is also commonly used in carpet-making.
This tufting machine takes a practice that would have been physically tiring and time-consuming and mechanizes it. The kit comes with a variety of different needle sizes for use with thread or yarn, to adjust the density of the final product. Turning the handle would raise and lower the needle, punching in and out of the fabric repeatedly and – with experienced use – quickly.
Name/Title
Tufting Machine
Lexicon
Description
A 9.5" long tool with a 3.5"x1.125"x0.625" black enameled handle. A wooden handled crank which turns an arm is set in the center of the tool The movement drives one of four adjustable hollow tubes. The tool is contained within a red cardboard box along with three additional needles, three pattern gauges, and a threading wire.
Acquisition
Accession
2014.60
Made/Created
Date made
1892
Manufacturer
Star Manufacturing Company
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Wood, Enamel, Metal, Paperboard
Entry/Object ID
2014.60.269a-j
Tumbler
Name/Title
Tumbler
Lexicon
Description
White plastic cup printed with two long-faced beasts, one dressed in a suit, the other in a dress and veil, clasping hands through a large ring. The ring is printed with the words "JEFF" and "TRINI" with the word "AND" in the center. The date "AUGUST 6 1994" is across the bottom.
Acquisition
Accession
2011.29
Made/Created
Artist Information
Koren, Edward Benjamin (b. 1935)
Artist
Date made
1994
Manufacturer
Comet
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Plastic
Entry/Object ID
2011.29.7
Turkey Bell
Name/Title
Turkey Bell
Lexicon
Description
Small, round brass bell attached to a leather strap. The interior bell has two clappers. The number 356 is written on the inside of the bell. The strap is adjustable with a small buckle.
Acquisition
Accession
1976.16
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Brass, Leather
Entry/Object ID
1976.16.8
Type
Name/Title
Type
Lexicon
Description
Masthead type formed with the reversed inscription, "Montpelier / Evening / Argus", in gothic script. Each word is on its own block.
Acquisition
Accession
1981.7
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Montpelier Evening Argus
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1897-1959
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Lead, Copper
Entry/Object ID
1981.7.1a-c
Context
Used to the print the title heading for the Montpelier Evening Argus, a Montpelier, Vermont, based newspaper active from 1897 to 1959.
Vacuum Cleaner
Name/Title
Vacuum Cleaner
Lexicon
Description
Hand-powered vacuum cleaner consisting of a metal pole with a large crank wheel at the top and small gear wheel at the bottom. There are two tube attachments (threaded like a hose spigot) at the center.
Use
Operated by two people: one who cranked the wheel to generate suction, and one who held the cleaning wand.
Acquisition
Accession
1947.12
Made/Created
Artist Information
Agan, Frank W. (1868-1934)
Artist
Date made
1910
Entry/Object ID
1947.12
Context
Made in Ludlow, Vermont
Vegetable Slicer
Name/Title
Vegetable Slicer
Lexicon
Description
Food chopper or vegetable slicer. The machine consists of a round, tin bowl with a flat bottom, and a metal mechanism with a crank handle. The handle turns two gears with turn a rotating blade inside the bowl. Both the bowl and mechanism are attached to a green-painted rectangular wooden base.
Acquisition
Accession
1959.5
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal, Wood
Entry/Object ID
1959.5
Vibrator
Name/Title
Vibrator
Lexicon
Description
Electric vibrator and storage case. The vibrator consists of a handheld machine with a black handle and long, cotton-covered electrical cord. There are 4 head attachments: flat rubber circle with several extending tines; flat black plastic circle; large rubber fluted cup; small rubber cup. The device is in a leather-covered case lined with velvet on one side and greet satin on the other side.
Acquisition
Accession
2022.56
Relationships
Related Events
World War II
Event
Related Person or Organization
Mann, Roger W.
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Jeffersonville
Village
Cambridge
Town
Lamoille County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1910-1930
Manufacturer
Shelton Electric Company
Materials
Material
Metal, Rubber, Leather, Wood, Plastic, Silk
Entry/Object ID
2022.56.7
Context
Used at private maternity hospital in Jeffersonville during WWII. The hospital was run out of a house by Dr. Roger W. Mann.
Wallpaper
Name/Title
Wallpaper
Lexicon
Description
2 fragments from the same wallpaper. They are printed with portions of a large, arabesque design of cream over pink. The ground color is mixed with ground copper, giving it a glittery appearance.
Acquisition
Accession
1988.33
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Addison
Town
Addison County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1840-1860
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Paper
Entry/Object ID
1988.33.1a-b
Context
Used in the sanctuary of the Advent Baptist Church in Addison, Vermont
Wallpaper
Name/Title
Wallpaper
Lexicon
Description
Rectangular wallpaper sample. It has a design of alternating curvilinear rows of black and pink flowers over stripes of black sprigs on a grey ground. One edge has a narrow border of half flowers.
Acquisition
Accession
1988.33
Made/Created
Date made
1738
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Paper
Entry/Object ID
1988.33.2
Wallpaper
Name/Title
Wallpaper
Lexicon
Description
Wallpaper fragment printed on a cream ground with a grey and brown design of hearts, or ivy leaves, at the corners of outlined diamonds. There is a starburst at the center of each diamond. There is an unprinted portion along one edge.
Acquisition
Accession
1988.33
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Paper
Entry/Object ID
1988.33.3
Wallpaper
Name/Title
Wallpaper
Lexicon
Description
Wallpaper fragment printed with large-scale grey-toned floral vines on a cream background. The design is offset with a shadow line in dark red. The plants include ivy, grapes, grape leaves, pomegranates, flowers, and pineapples. The reverse is printed in black with the label, ""The Montpelier" W 7749 K".
Acquisition
Accession
1988.33
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Paper
Entry/Object ID
1988.33.4
Context
Reproduction of wallpaper originally used in the home of Samuel Dwight Hollister in Montpelier, Vermont
Wallpaper
Name/Title
Wallpaper
Lexicon
Description
Wallpaper fragment showing a geometric floral design in red, blue, and brown on a grey background. The back is stamped, ""The Russell" W 7782 C".
Acquisition
Accession
1988.33
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Hartland Four Corners
Village
Hartland
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1949
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Paper
Entry/Object ID
1988.33.5
Context
Reproduced from wallpaper that was used in the Estey-Russell house in Harland Four Corners, Vermont
Wallpaper
Name/Title
Wallpaper
Lexicon
Description
Wallpaper fragment printed in blue on a cream ground with a toile-like scenic pattern showing a coastal city and a mountain village. The top half shows a coastal city seen from the water, with several small fishing boats in the water. There are church steeples and row houses visible, and a long bridge spans the body of water to the right. The mountain village shows small houses and a church steeple at the base of two tall mountains, each topped with a tower. The scenes are surrounded by plants. The back is printed with the label, ""Lucerne" W 7712 E".
Acquisition
Accession
1988.33
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Paper
Entry/Object ID
1988.33.6
Wallpaper
Name/Title
Wallpaper
Lexicon
Description
Wallpaper sample showing a scene of a boat mooring in a city. The boat is filled with people. The sail is wrapped around its single mast, and there is a large flag at the stern. A single figure is pulling the boat to shore with a rope. The water is surrounded on three sides by high ground, and a bridge spans the back. There are tall, European-style buildings on either side of the body of water. The scene is framed by large trees. It is printed primarily is shades of beige with red details on the people and flags, blue on the sky, water, and mountains, and green on the tree leaves. The back is printed with the label, ""The Champlain" W5595B".
Acquisition
Accession
1988.33
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Brattleboro
Town
Windham County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Paper
Entry/Object ID
1988.33.7
Context
Reproduced from a wallpaper fragment found in an attic in Brattleboro, Vermont
Wallpaper
Name/Title
Wallpaper
Lexicon
Description
Wallpaper sample printed with a vignetted design of various idyllic country scenes. The scenes include a town square, a woman bringing sticks into her house, and two figures sitting beneath a tree being confronted by a tall man. The images are separated by floral borders. The paper is printed in shades of beige with green accents. The back is printed with the label, ""Vermont" W 7402 F".
Acquisition
Accession
1988.33
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Paper
Entry/Object ID
1988.33.8
Wallpaper
Name/Title
Wallpaper
Lexicon
Description
2 wallpaper border fragments from different, but corresponding, designs printed in brown, green, grey, and cream. The first [pictured upside down] has a narrow bottom border of green flowers on brown, imitating neoclassical molding designs. Above it are white swags with green fringe, with floral bunches between each swag. The second has 2 border widths: the top is in imitation of neoclassical crown molding, and the bottom is in imitation of textile swags. There is a narrow top border of green flowers on brown, imitating neoclassical molding designs. Beneath it are printed corbels alternating with a grouping of a bow, quiver, and sword. The lower border shows a white textile swag alternating with a floral garland.
Acquisition
Accession
1988.33
Made/Created
Date made
1820-1840
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Paper
Entry/Object ID
1988.33.9a-b
Wallpaper
Name/Title
Wallpaper
Lexicon
Description
2 rectangular fragments from the same wallpaper. The first is printed with a large floral bouquet beneath an arch of ivy. The second is printed with a medallion of white flowers. Both are between brown stripes on a light grey ground dotted with white diamonds.
Acquisition
Accession
1988.33
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Paper
Entry/Object ID
1988.33.10a-b
Wallpaper
Name/Title
Wallpaper
Lexicon
Description
Wallpaper fragments showing a grey-toned design of people in renaissance-inspired clothing greeting a king or religious figure.
Acquisition
Accession
2014.60
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
LaFayette, Marquis de (1757-1834), Day, Ira
Related Places
Place
Barre City
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1815-1830
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall (a)
Materials
Material
Paper
Entry/Object ID
2014.60.1251a-c
Context
Used in Major Ira Day's tavern in Barre, Vermont. According to family history, this paper was imported to decorate the walls in preparation for the American tour of Marquis de LaFayette. While LaFayette did travel through Barre, he did not stop there.
Wallpaper
Name/Title
Wallpaper
Lexicon
Description
Roll of unopened wall paper. A peak showed it has a pink background with picutres of monuments such as the Arc de Triomphe and Notre Dame.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Paper
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.201
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Wallpaper Brush
Name/Title
Wallpaper Brush
Lexicon
Description
Brush consisting on a long piece of wood tufted with horsehair on one side. The opposite side of the wood has rounded corners, and the wide sides are grooved for holding. There are two rows of tufts.
Acquisition
Accession
1995.31
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Gassette, Joseph A. (1861-1930)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Burlington
City
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1897-1920
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Horsehair
Entry/Object ID
1995.31.3
Context
Used by Joseph A. Gassette of Burlington, Vermont
Wallpaper Brush
Name/Title
Wallpaper Brush
Lexicon
Description
Wallpaper brush consisting of rectangular piece of wood that is tufted on one side with horsehair bristles. The tufted side has curved corners. There are two rows of tufting.
Acquisition
Accession
1995.31
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Gassette, Joseph A. (1861-1930)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Burlington
City
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1897-1920
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1995.31.4
Context
Used by Joseph A. Gassette of Burlington, Vermont
Wallpaper Brush
Name/Title
Wallpaper Brush
Lexicon
Description
Large wallpaper brush consisting of a piece of wood that is tufted with horsehair bristles on one side. The wooden piece is molded for holding, thinner on the side opposite the bristles. The bristles are inserted into a groove along the entire long side of the wood, and the two sides are tightened together with wooden pegs.
Acquisition
Accession
1995.31
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Gassette, Joseph A. (1861-1930)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Burlington
City
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1897-1920
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1995.31.5
Context
Used by Joseph A. Gassette of Burlington, Vermont
Wallpaper Roller
Name/Title
Wallpaper Roller
Lexicon
Description
Small wooden wallpaper roller consisting of a turned wooden handle with a U-shaped metal bit inserted in one end with a roller between the spokes.
Acquisition
Accession
1995.31
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Gassette, Joseph A. (1861-1930)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Burlington
City
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1897-1920
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1995.31.6
Context
Used by Joseph A. Gassette of Burlington, Vermont
Warmer, Bed
Name/Title
Warmer, Bed
Lexicon
Description
Round brass bed warmer with a turned wooden handle and wire hanger. The brass cover is highly decorated with stamped scrolls and swirls. There are punched out diamond shapes. The lid is hinged to the bottom part that holds the coals and has a small brass ring as a lid handle. The edge of the cover and the top edge of the bottom are decorated with a brass "rope" design. The interior is corroded.
Acquisition
Accession
2010.31
Made/Created
Artist Information
Simmons, George W. (1803-1861)
Artist
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Brass, Wood
Entry/Object ID
2010.31.5
Context
Made by George W. Simmons in North Bennington, Vermont
Warping Frame
Name/Title
Warping Frame
Lexicon
Description
Warping frame consisting of a flat wooden frame with 17 wooden dowels inserted into drilled holes along the sides of the frame. There are 19 holes total. The corners are reinforced with wooden triangles in the interior of the frame.
Acquisition
Accession
1955.30
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1955.30.4
Wastebasket
Name/Title
Wastebasket
Lexicon
Description
Wicker wastebasket. The basket is woven of single wicker reeds weavers and double reed staves. It has a round base and rim, and flared sides. There are wooden beads on the staves in a horizontal band near the top edge.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.13
Materials
Material
Wicker
Entry/Object ID
1960.13
Water Supply Pipe
Name/Title
Water Supply Pipe
Lexicon
Description
Soapstone water pipe. The pipe has straight sides with a round hole drilled through the center.
Acquisition
Accession
1974.23
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Putney
Town
Windham County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Soapstone
Entry/Object ID
1974.23
Context
Removed from the underground water system of an old farm near Route 5 in Putney, Vermont.
Water Supply Pipe
Name/Title
Water Supply Pipe
Lexicon
Description
Section of soapstone water pipe. The pipe is square with a round central hole. There is a small hole of the top to secure a lead ferrule (no longer present).
Acquisition
Accession
1984.20
Relationships
Related Places
,
Made/Created
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Soapstone
Entry/Object ID
1984.20.1
Context
The soapstone was quarried in Grafton, Vermont; it was made into a pipe in Cambridgeport, Vermont; the pipe was used in Townshend, Vermont
Water Supply Pipe
Name/Title
Water Supply Pipe
Lexicon
Description
Red ceramic water pipe. The pipe has a male attachment on one end, which narrows and rounds inward to fit inside another pipe, and a female attachment on the other end, which widens to fit around another pipe.
Acquisition
Accession
1968.5
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Franklin County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Ceramic
Entry/Object ID
1968.5
Context
Likely used in Franklin County, Vermont.
Weathervane
Name/Title
Weathervane
Lexicon
Description
Wooden weathervane in the shape of a three-masted ship. The base is formed from a wooden box with straight sides, bottom, and back, and a pointed front. There are three upright masts, each with two yards for sails (not present) and a bowsprit. Metal wires stretch between the masts and from them to the sides of the ship, representing lines. A irregularly-shaped wooden board forms a trysail attached to the mizzen mast by three wire loops, allowing it to pivot.
Acquisition
Accession
1961.39
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Jarvis, William (1770–1859)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Weathersfield
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1961.39.1
Context
Used on the barn of William C. Jarvis in Weathersfield, Vermont. Jarvis served as consul to Portugal and introduced merino sheep to Vermont.
Wedge
Interpretative Labels
Label
In 1938, the statue of Ceres on top of the gold dome of the Vermont State House was removed. The hand from that statue can be seen elsewhere in this case. 87-year-old Dwight Dwinnell, Sergeant-at-Arms of the State House, used these tools to carve a replacement for it based on Mead's original. Dwinnell's Ceres is considered today to be an important piece of folk art, and recently underwent restoration.
Name/Title
Wedge
Lexicon
Description
Metal wedge, possible for splitting wood. The wedge consists of a round head tapering down to a square end.
Acquisition
Accession
2017.10
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1890-1938
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.106
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Wedge
Interpretative Labels
Label
In 1938, the statue of Ceres on top of the gold dome of the Vermont State House was removed. The hand from that statue can be seen elsewhere in this case. 87-year-old Dwight Dwinnell, Sergeant-at-Arms of the State House, used these tools to carve a replacement for it based on Mead's original. Dwinnell's Ceres is considered today to be an important piece of folk art, and recently underwent restoration.
Name/Title
Wedge
Lexicon
Description
Metal wedge, likely for splitting wood. The wedge consists of a round head tapering to a square end.
Acquisition
Accession
2017.10
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1890-1938
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.107
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Welder's Goggles
Name/Title
Welder's Goggles
Lexicon
Description
Safety glasses with round frames and dark, tinted lenses. There is a leather piece with a metal snap covering the bridge. The letters OXD are the top of the left lens. There are leather blinders on the outside edge of each lens frame that are riveted to the metal rim. The bows are bent to form a half curcle, and there is a covering on the curved portion.
Acquisition
Accession
1975.505
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Rock of Ages
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Barre Town
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Glass, Metal, Leather
Entry/Object ID
1975.505.5
Context
Used at Rock of Ages quarry in Barre, Vermont.
Wheel
Interpretative Labels
Label
In 1938, the statue of Ceres on top of the gold dome of the Vermont State House was removed. The hand from that statue can be seen elsewhere in this case. 87-year-old Dwight Dwinnell, Sergeant-at-Arms of the State House, used these tools to carve a replacement for it based on Mead's original. Dwinnell's Ceres is considered today to be an important piece of folk art, and recently underwent restoration.
Name/Title
Wheel
Lexicon
Description
Metal pulley wheel. The wheel is in a metal mount with two holes for attaching it to something. The wheel has cutouts and a groove to hold the rope on the wheel itself.
Acquisition
Accession
2017.10
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1890-1938
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.101
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Whetstone
Name/Title
Whetstone
Lexicon
Description
Rectangular piece of grey stone. One end has a paper sticker that reads, "Hone Partly Finished from Westmore".
Acquisition
Accession
1992.48
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Russell, George Albert (1879-1968)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Westmore
Town
Orleans County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1914-1945
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Stone, Paper
Entry/Object ID
1992.48.1
Context
Collected by Dr. George Russell in Westmore, Vermont.
Whetstone
Interpretative Labels
Label
Whetstone, 1890-1938
Victor
In 1938, the statue of Ceres on top of the gold dome of the Vermont State House was removed. The hand from that statue can be seen elsewhere in this case. 87-year-old Dwight Dwinnell, Sergeant-at-Arms of the State House, used these tools to carve a replacement for it based on Mead's original. Dwinnell's Ceres is considered today to be an important piece of folk art, and recently underwent restoration.
Name/Title
Whetstone
Lexicon
Description
Sharpening stone, rectangular, reddish-brown tint with "Victor" carved into on one end.
Acquisition
Accession
2017.10
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1890-1938
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.124
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Whetstone
Name/Title
Whetstone
Lexicon
Description
Rectangular whetstone with a gold label sticker reading, "Aloxite Reenforced Scythe Stone No. 188 R, Mfd. By the Carborundum Co., Niagara Falls, N.Y."
Acquisition
Accession
2017.10
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Vermont State House
Building
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1890-1938
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.125
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Whetstone
Name/Title
Whetstone
Lexicon
Description
Sharpening stone, rectangular, reddish-brown with one corner broken off.
Acquisition
Accession
2017.10
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Vermont State House
Building
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1890-1938
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.126
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Whetstone
Name/Title
Whetstone
Lexicon
Description
Sharpening stone, rectangular, clay-color, with "NORTON" on one end
Acquisition
Accession
2017.10
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Vermont State House
Building
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1890-1938
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.127
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Whetstone
Interpretative Labels
Label
In 1938, the statue of Ceres on top of the gold dome of the Vermont State House was removed. The hand from that statue can be seen elsewhere in this case. 87-year-old Dwight Dwinnell, Sergeant-at-Arms of the State House, used these tools to carve a replacement for it based on Mead's original. Dwinnell's Ceres is considered today to be an important piece of folk art, and recently underwent restoration.
Name/Title
Whetstone
Lexicon
Description
Rectangular sharpening stone with one corner broken off.
Acquisition
Accession
2017.10
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1890-1938
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.103
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Wire Brush
Name/Title
Wire Brush
Lexicon
Description
Butcher block brush consisting of a rectangular block of wood tufted on one side with heavy-gauge flat wire. The top center of the wooden block is stamped with the makers mark, "REG. U.S. PAT. OFF. OSBORN CLEVELAND MADE IN U.S.A. NO. 106".
Acquisition
Accession
1995.31
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Gassette, Joseph A. (1861-1930)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Burlington
City
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1897-1920
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1995.31.8
Context
Used by Joseph A. Gassette of Burlington, Vermont
Wire Cutter
Interpretative Labels
Label
In 1938, the statue of Ceres on top of the gold dome of the Vermont State House was removed. The hand from that statue can be seen elsewhere in this case. 87-year-old Dwight Dwinnell, Sergeant-at-Arms of the State House, used these tools to carve a replacement for it based on Mead's original. Dwinnell's Ceres is considered today to be an important piece of folk art, and recently underwent restoration.
Name/Title
Wire Cutter
Lexicon
Description
Metal wirecutters with a spring between the handles. The manufacturer's mark ont he head reads, "Kraeuter/2612-6 1/2" and the other side shows "U.S.A."
Acquisition
Accession
2017.10
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1890-1938
Manufacturer
Kraeuter
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.96
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Withers Yoke
Name/Title
Withers Yoke
Lexicon
Description
Yoke sized for use with oxen. The yoke consists of a wooden bar, shaped with two indents on either side and a large, iron ring in the center. Each indent is fitted with a U-shaped wooden rod.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.20
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Cowles, Madison (1833-1894)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Albany
Town
Orleans County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Iron
Entry/Object ID
1964.20
Context
Owned by Madison Cowles of Albany, Vermont.
Wood Heating Stove
Name/Title
Wood Heating Stove
Lexicon
Description
Cast iron wood-burning stove. The sides of the stove are molded with gothic ornamentation. There is an oval platform underneath the front door, which hinges open from the side. There is a chimney spout at the back of the top. The stove is marked, "S. H. Langdon CASTLETON" on the door.
Acquisition
Accession
1985.40
Made/Created
Date made
1835-1856
Manufacturer
S. H. Langdon
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Iron
Entry/Object ID
1985.40.1
Context
Made by Selah Hart Langdon in Castleton, Vermont
Wood Heating Stove
Interpretative Labels
Label
Stove, 1839
Tyson Furnace (1835-1842)
Plymouth, Vermont
Cast Iron
#1987.35.1
Tyson Furnace began operating in the southern part of Plymouth, Vermont, in 1835. Within two years a town grew up around the mines, blast furnaces, and foundry to house and feed the more than 100 employees. During its first seven years of operation the furnace produced 600 to 1,000 tons of iron annually, which was made into stoves, hollow-ware, mill gear, plows, and water pipes. Tyson’s accounts reveal a major industrial operation with products transported by wagons to Lake Champlain and the Connecticut River for distribution throughout the west and northeast.
Name/Title
Wood Heating Stove
Lexicon
Description
Cast iron wood-burning stove. The sides of the stove are stamped with a nautical scene of masted ships. There is an oval platform underneath the front door, which hinges open from the side. There is a chimney spout at the back of the top, and a round, flat surface toward the front (for placing a kettle). The stove sits off the ground on decorative claw-shaped feet, and is higher in the front than the back. The top of the stove is stamped, "TYSON FURNACE".
Acquisition
Accession
1987.35
Made/Created
Date made
1839
Manufacturer
Tyson Furnace
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Iron
Entry/Object ID
1987.35.1
Context
Made by Tyson Furnace in Plymouth, Vermont
Web Links and URLs
Woodworking Pattern
Name/Title
Woodworking Pattern
Lexicon
Description
Wood pattern template.
Acquisition
Accession
1957.2
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1957.2.7
Woodworking Pattern
Name/Title
Woodworking Pattern
Lexicon
Description
Wood pattern template, likely for the back of a chair.
Acquisition
Accession
1957.2
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1957.2.8
Woodworking Pattern
Name/Title
Woodworking Pattern
Lexicon
Description
Wood pattern template in a decorative scrollwork design.
Acquisition
Accession
1957.2
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1957.2.34
Woodworking Pattern
Name/Title
Woodworking Pattern
Lexicon
Description
Wood pattern template in the shape of a small sleigh blade.
Acquisition
Accession
1957.2
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1957.2.35
Woodworking Pattern
Name/Title
Woodworking Pattern
Lexicon
Description
Wood pattern consisting of a dowl in a square frame.
Acquisition
Accession
1957.2
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1957.2.48
Context
Proposed for deaccession due to condition and lack of Vermont use connections.
Wool Finger
Name/Title
Wool Finger
Lexicon
Description
Large turned wood bobbin resembling a baseball bat in shape. One end is narrower than the other, with a disk capping the narrow end.
Acquisition
Accession
1953.18
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1953.18.40
Context
Proposed for deaccession due to condition and lack of Vermont use connections.
Wool Finger
Name/Title
Wool Finger
Lexicon
Description
Large turned wood bobbin resembling a baseball bat in shape. One end is narrower than the other, with a disk capping the narrow end.
Acquisition
Accession
1953.32
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1953.32.1
Context
Owned by a member of the Medad Wright family.
Wool Finger
Name/Title
Wool Finger
Lexicon
Description
Large turned wood bobbin resembling a baseball bat in shape. One end is narrower than the other, with a disk capping the narrow end.
Acquisition
Accession
1976.10
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Peaslee, Rozill A. Huntoon (1819-1902), Peaslee, Ebenezer (1816-1859)
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1976.10.2
Context
Owned by Ebenezer and Rozell Huntoon Peaslee, likely in New Hampshire
Wrench
Interpretative Labels
Label
In 1938, the statue of Ceres on top of the gold dome of the Vermont State House was removed. The hand from that statue can be seen elsewhere in this case. 87-year-old Dwight Dwinnell, Sergeant-at-Arms of the State House, used these tools to carve a replacement for it based on Mead's original. Dwinnell's Ceres is considered today to be an important piece of folk art, and recently underwent restoration.
Name/Title
Wrench
Lexicon
Description
Black metal wrench with a loop at the end of the handle and a square jaw.
Acquisition
Accession
2017.10
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1890-1938
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.104
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Wrench
Name/Title
Wrench
Lexicon
Description
Large, bell system wrench consisting of a flat shaft with different size wrench heads on either end.
Acquisition
Accession
2016.58
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Kelton, Dwight Herbert (1921-2009), New England Telephone and Telegraph
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
2016.58.14
Context
Used by Dwight Kelton of Montpelier, Vermont as an employee of New England Telephone and Telegraph.
Writing Desk
Name/Title
Writing Desk
Lexicon
Description
Portable wooden writing desk. When closed, the desk looks like a wooden box. It opens to reveal a sloped writing surfaced lined with blue velvet. There is a lidded drawer (pen holder) beside an open square compartment (ink holder) at the top of the writing surface. The lower writing surface hinges upward to reveal a compartment for storing papers. Inside the desk are four calling cards and an ink blotter. Two of the cards are printed with the name, "William Scott", and two are printed with the name, "Margaret E. Bain". The bottom of the case is lined with marbleized paper.
Acquisition
Accession
1959.42
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Scott, William (1833-1895), Scott, Margaret Elizabeth Bain (1835-1910)
Related Places
Place
Burlington
City
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall (Closed)
Materials
Material
Wood, Silk, Metal, Paper, Celluloid
Entry/Object ID
1959.42.2
Context
Owned by William Scott, who worked as a bookbinder in Burlington, Vermont, after emigrating from Scotland.
Writing Desk
Name/Title
Writing Desk
Lexicon
Description
Portable writing desk. When closed, the desk appears like a wooden box with simple decorative carving on the top. It opens to reveal a writing surface and storage boxes for writing tools.
Acquisition
Accession
1959.7
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
McEwen, Elizabeth Ward (1833-1911)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Highgate
Town
Franklin County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1853
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1959.7
Context
Owned by Elizabeth Ward McEwen of Highgate, Vermont
