112/8 Shelves

Beer Can

Promotional beer can with a round logo on one side and an illustration of a man (Bernie Sanders) on the other. The logo is blue on the top and red on the bottom with the words, "Bernie / Weisse", and the date 2016. There is a black bird in the center and the inscription, "A slight sour and forward-thinking Berliner Weisse", at the bottom. The words "ZERO GRAVITY" are in a blue band at the top. The reverse is printed with an illustration of a man leaning against a barrel and holding up a beer glass. He has spiky, white hair, and is wearing a plaid shirt and suspenders. The bottom of the can is printed with the words, "FREEDOM AND UNITY" in place of the expiration date.

2021.37.1

Made by Zero Gravity Craft Brewery in Burlington, Vermont, to support Bernie Sanders' 2016 presidential campaign.

Bell, School

School bell from Braintree Hill School, Braintree, Vt. Wooden handle. Iron clapper attached to bell with chain. Bell is brass. Handle is 5" tall with decorative bands around it.

1976.16.9

Blotter

Desk blotter with figure of 3 monkeys glued to top layer. 3 monkeys represent "Speak no evil, see no evil, hear no evil" The first wears a coat of red, the second a coat of green, and the third a coat of blue. Coats are visible only from back. Blotter pad on which they rest is made up of 4 7-sided layers, the bottom being a green blotter which is mostly torn away; the next two layers are blue and red felt, and the top layer is leather, which has a scroll design around border and printed in ink in center: "Don't Monkey/ With Anything/ on This Desk" The layers are pinked around the edges and are stapled together, with the staple being out of sight under the monkeys.

2004.72.17

Bottle

Clear glass drink bottle with the molded inscription, "Wm. MILLER/ MONTPELIER/VT."

1981.10.2

William Miller bottled beer and "panther breath" during Prohibition.

Bottle

Unused wine bottle. 4" x 9" double sided, color flyer is in VHS Library- copy of flyer is with worksheet. Small Bside / Fruit / 2003
Wine bottle made of green glass- label is white with a stylized snowflake central that is superimposed over the profile of the state of VT. Each "arm" of the snowflake is an amimal shape. Below snowflake reads: "SNOW FARM WINERY / Vermont Reisling - (lower left corner)- Grown, produced and bottled/ by Snow Farm Winery, LLC/ South Hero, Vermont. (lower right corner) Table Wine/ Contains sulfites/ 750 milliters" Along edge is the wording from the "Government Warning...." Small oval label over main label reads: "2002"

2003.50

Bottle

Clear glass bottle with a white and red label showing a man with a long white bear and the words, "You'll love it! Frostie Old Fashion ROOT BEER".

1996.16.7

Made by Burk Mountain Soda Co. in West Burke, Vermont

Bottle

a= Clear glass wine bottle with brown/tan paper label. Front of label reads: "DUE NORTH/ Highland White/ 750 ml 2012 11% ALC/VOL." with a compass symbol in center. Printed on back is information re "Vermont Vineyard & Winery" with details concerning the wine flavoring. At bottom: "Produced and Bottled by:/ Due North Vineyard/ 129 Winery Drive, Franklin, VT 05457" Printed along side of label is government warning re sale in Vermont. Also attached is orange price sticker: "15.00"
b= Cork

2013.52.10a-b

Bottle

Bottle of cranberry sparkling water produced by Vermont Cranberry Company of E. Fairfield, VT and Boyden Valley Winery, Cambridge, VT, for 2003 Governor's Inaugural Ball. Unique paper label, printed by Creative Labels of Vermont, Inc., features an image of the state house in a circle at top, then "2003 Governor's Inaugural Ball/ January 11, 2003/ Governor James H. Douglas/ Norwich University/ Cranberry Sparkling Water" with logos for Vermont Cranberry Company on left side and Boyden Valley Winery on right side. Bottle is unopened and sealed with green plastic over top and neck.

2013.52.13

Bottle

Brown glass beer bottle with a metal cap. The bottle has two paper labels, one around the neck and one around the body. The lower label has an illustration of a mountain lion (catamount) with the title, "CATAMOUNT GOLD".

1987.6.1a

Distributed by Catamount Brewing Company in White River Junction, Vermont

Bottle

Brown beverage bottle with a metal cap and a paper label. The label is cinnamon color and identifies this as BENT HILL BREWERY of Braintree, VT. The flavor is MONTPELIER MOCHA CHOCOLATE COFFEE STOUT and indicates that is 1 pint 6 oz.. Another label, white and smaller has a bar code. The bottle is empty.

2014.52.3

Bottle

12 ounce brown glass bottle with a gray,red, and green label. The label states: " Naturally Gluten Free/LOCAL NECTAR/Made with 100% Vermont Apples/Hard Cider/6.9% ALC/VOL/12 oz.." There is a small logo on the label; Woodchuck Hard Cider/ Est. 1991".The label on the back has the government warning, the nutrition facts,and a short bio of WOODCHUCK CIDERY, Middlebury, VT.

2014.52.17

Bottle

Dark green glass bottle with a kick-up bottom and with a black label edged in copper colored foil. The label states: "eden SPARKLING CIDER-DRY-" The back label states:"Bottle-conditioned, naturally sparkling cider fermented in French oak puncheons. Made from a blend of traditional and heirloom apple varieties grown within 200 miles of our cidery..." The Eden Ice Cider Company is located in West Charleston, Vermont.

2014.52.20

Bottle Opener

Bottle opener from Zan's Purity Sodas in Barre, other side shows a nude woman standing in water. The bottle opener portion is at the feet.
Zan's Sodas Inc. are listed in the 1938 Barre Directory. "Zan's Sodas Inc., soda mfrs 4 Prospect pres-tres Charles Zanleoni Jr. see p 16" Also listed is "Zan's Beverage Corp./ beer and wine distributors 2 Prospect pres-tres Charles Zanleoni Jr. see p 16"

2001.18.2

Butter Plate

White, round butter plate with a brown and tan Greek key patterned border. The reverse is marked with "England/W.H. GRINDLEY" and the pattern name, "The Corfu."

1998.5.1.3

Owned by the Poor Farm in Montpelier, Vermont

Can

Silver colored metal Heady Topper beer can. This is a one pint size.

2014.52.6

Can

Aluminum can, in silver, red, and brown. Contained CITIZEN CIDER/VERMONT HARD CIDER/UNIFIED PRESS. 16 FL OZ/ 1 PINT/ 6.8% ABV. On the side of the can it states: Citizen Cider: Cider for the people, made by the people. Apples for this cider came from Middlebury; the cider was crafted and packed by Citizen Cider, LLC, Burlington, VT. The can has a pull tab.

2014.52.7

Candy Dish

Round dish with fluted and scalloped edges. The dish is printed in the center with an engraved illustration of two matching Victorian building with flags flying from square cupolas. The image is labeled, "STATE SCHOOL, VERGENNES, VT." The back of the dish is marked, "MADE IN GERMANY FOR O. C. DALRYMPLE VERGENNES, Vt. 92."

2005.21.147

Sold by O. C. Dalrymple in Vergennes, Vermont

Cap

Black felted wool cap with a leather brim (detached). The crown is unstiffened. The base of the crown is decorated with a silver ribbon, and a red velvet cross is appliqued to the center front. The interior is lined with leather, and there is a label that reads, "J.R. Pettis & Co., Troy, N.Y."

1976.43.111c

Worn by LeRoy A. Kent of Calais, Vermont, as a member of the Knights Templar.

Cap

This red silk cap is adorned with a Buddha applique on the front. On each side of the cap, there is an embroidered flower. Additionally, the cap features stuffed animal ears that protrude from the crown. The interior of the cap is lined with a blue and green floral fabric. Lastly, there is a single-thread loop situated at the crown.

1999.50.8

Collected by Flora Coutts of Hardwick, Vermont. Coutts worked as a teacher in Korea, and volunteered with the Red Cross in China.

Carton

Light brown boxboard 4-pack carton for Switchel, a Vermont-made energy drink. The paper label is glued-on, has a white backround, some white lettering, with orange and brown highlights and lettering. The carton is to hold 4-12 fluid ounce bottles of the all-natural drink, made mainly with apple cider vinegar, ginger, and pure maple syrup. A boxboard handle is built-in to the carton. The carton shows that the drink is made by the Vermont Switchel Company in Cabot, VT.

2017.30

Coaster

Catamount Brewing Company beer coaster. Printed in color on off-white heavy, absorbent paper; the back is blank; shows a cougar (catamount) in the center of a red circle, with green hills behind; circle shows CATAMOUNT written at the top and "Pride of the North Country" in the circle bottom. Above the top of the circle is written "Strictly Fresh - Finest Ingredients" ; along the bottom of the circle is written "Brewed & Bottled by Catamount Brewing Company, White River Junction., Vermont."

2017.31.1.1

Coaster

Catamount Brewing Company beer coaster. Printed in color on off-white heavy, absorbent paper; the back is blank; shows a cougar (catamount) in the center of a red circle, with green hills behind; circle shows CATAMOUNT written at the top and "Pride of the North Country" in the circle bottom. Above the top of the circle is written "Strictly Fresh - Finest Ingredients" ; along the bottom of the circle is written "Brewed & Bottled by Catamount Brewing Company, White River Junction., Vermont."

2017.31.1.2

Communion Plate

Silver plated communion plate. The plate has an ornate, raised rim with beaded molding around the edge.

1960.177.2

Used at the first Congregational Church of Winooski, Vermont

Communion Set

5-piece pewter communion set consisting of a flagon (pitcher), 2 chalices, and 2 plates. The bottoms are marked, "SHELDON & FELTMAN ALBANY"

1943.20a-e

Used at the Methodist Episcopal Church in Benson, Vermont

Cream Pitcher

White cream pitcher with a brown and tan Greek key patterned border. The reverse is marked with "England/W.H. GRINDLEY" and the pattern name, "The Corfu."

1998.5.1.7

Used at the Poor Farm in Montpelier, Vermont

Cup and Saucer Set

White, round teacup and round saucer with a brown and tan Greek key patterned border. The reverse is marked with "England/W.H. GRINDLEY" and the pattern name, "The Corfu."

1998.5.1.6a-b

Used at the Poor Farm in Montpelier, Vermont

Dessert Plate

White, round dessert plate with a brown and tan Greek key patterned border. The reverse is marked with "England/W.H. GRINDLEY" and the pattern name, "The Corfu."

1998.5.1.4

Used at the Poor Farm in Montpelier, Vermont

Dinner Plate

White, round dinner plate with a brown and tan Greek key patterned border. The reverse is marked with "England/W.H. GRINDLEY" and the pattern name, "The Corfu."

1998.5.1.2

Used at the Poor Farm in Montpelier, Vermont

Filmstrip Projector

The Black Picturol Projector Model G, manufactured by the Society for Visual Education Inc. in Chicago, USA, is a filmstrip projector. It features a cylindrical light bulb housed in a box at the back of the projector. The front of the projector is equipped with a cylindrical lens, while the mechanism in between is responsible for feeding the filmstrip past the light. A black knob on the side allows for the movement of the filmstrip. To power the light, there is a lengthy cord that provides electricity.

Accompanying the projector is a black case with a hinged top and a leather handle. Inside the case, there are felt pads to provide protection. There is also a padded compartment, although it is too narrow to accommodate a spare light bulb. Additionally, there is a metal tin designed to hold a coil of filmstrip. The tin has a gold color and is labeled with the word "Vermont" on the top. Lastly, a spare light bulb is included for the projector. This bulb features a brass-colored connection base, a large wire filament, and a black cap on the top. It is worth noting that there is an identical bulb already inside the projector.

1999.58.9a-d

Owned by the Vermont Petroleum Association

Growler

Brown glass growler with black metal screw-on lid. The growler has an oval sticker label on one side showing an image of a human figure playing a clarinet with the inscription, "Rock Art Brewery MORRISVILLE VERMONT". The opposite side of the growler has a rectangular sticker label telling the story behind the name along with the brewery's statement and contact information. An oval sticker on the neck reads, "Ridge Runner Ale 7.5% alcohol/volume".

2011.1.7ab

Made by Rock Art Brewery in Morrisville, Vermont

Jar

Beverage container for juice with a screw cap. Label reads, "After the Fall, Vermont Apple Juice" featuring two big red apples and scenes around Putney, Vermont, such as images of West Hill bike shop and Putney General Store. The juice company -- After the Fall -- was based in Brattleboro, Vermont.

1993.38.10

After the Fall Inc. was acquired by J. M. Smuckers Co. in 1994. Smuckers had already acquired another natural juice company -- Knudsen -- which had been a competitor in the 100 juice market with After the Fall.

Label

Blue vertical bottle/jar label. "NATURE'S/ COMPOUND/ FAVORITE AMONG/VERMNT FARMERS/ Kures Everything/ Aids Old Maids/Peps Old Men/ Contents: 85% Cane 15% Maple Syrup/ PACKED BY/ S. ALLEN SOULE/ FAIRFIELD, VERMONT"
Dark/med. blue with red and green.

1998.24.16a-m

Lantern Slide Projector

The slide holder comes out/off of the projector. Lens cap is lined with black velvet, front cover of lens cap is damaged.
black

1996.47.1a

Used by the State of Vermont Department of Education.

Lens Cap

The slide holder comes out/off of the projector. Lens cap is lined with black velvet, front cover of lens cap is damaged.
black

1996.47.1c

Used by the State of Vermont Department of Education.

Membership Button

Small blue pin: "School Bank Club of America" in white lettering and "MEMBER" printed across center on a red band. Maker information printed on paper insert in back: "The Whitehead & Hoag Co./ Buttons/ Badges/ Novelties/ and Signs/ Newark, N.J." Pin attached to back.

2004.72.6

No information was found about this organization or about which Vermont school was associated with this pin. It came from the estate of A. Fern Souther (1907-2004), who was born in Orleans, VT, grew up in Lowell, VT, was an elementary school teacher in Burlington, VT.

Membership Ribbon

A blue ribbon with silver fringe and topped with a silver metal bar with pin on the back. The bar has the words “Faith, Hope and Charity” on it plus a crossed anchor and cross. On the ribbon, printed in black on the initials “I.O.G.T.” then a globe with the words “our field” across the middle. At the bottom of the ribbon, it says, “Camel’s Hump Lodge, No. 119, Huntington, Vt.”

1973.15.1

The I.O.G.T. stands for International Organization of Good Templars and was a temperance fraternal group founded in 1851 in Utica, N.Y. It was one of the few organizations that welcomed women, not only as members, but to leadership positions. And some lodges admitted black members until after the Civil War when dual lodges were allowed. The organization also had the name American Independent Order of Good Templars. One source of more information about the I.O.G.T. is http://www.iogt.us/iogt.php?p=35.

Pennant

Triangular blue wool pennant flag with the appliqued, red wool inscription, "SPAULDING". There are two ties at the top and bottom of the back edge. There is a tag on the reverse that reads, "A PRODUCT OF GREEN MOUNTAIN STUDIOS WHTIE RIVER JUNCTION, VT."

1999.22.2

Made for Spaulding High School in Barre, Vermont by Green Mountain Studios in White River Junction, Vermont

Pitcher

Tall, round pitcher with a brown and tan Greek key patterned border around the rim and base. The reverse is marked with "England/W.H. GRINDLEY" and the pattern name, "The Corfu."

1998.5.1.1

Used at the Poor Farm in Montpelier, Vermont

Promotional Button

Large round metal red button with the blue inscription, "July 26, 2003 SHS'68 35th Reunion".

2016.29.11a

Made for the 35th reunion of Spaulding High School's class of 1968 in Barre, Vermont. The donor, Ruth Partridge Roy, was in the class of 1968 at Spaulding High School and 2003 would have been her 35th high school reunion.

Promotional Button

A red and white pin with three white banners on the red background. The top says, "Spaulding High School 1942-1987." The middle, biggest banner, says, "45th reuinion." The bottom has the name, "Don Smith" hand printed in black marker.

2003.89.15

Don Ladd Smith (1924-2001) was the husband of the donor, Ruth R. Smith.

He graduated from Spaulding High School in 1942.

Ring

Silver Montpelier High School Ring- Class of 1938 with a black rectangle topped with a tiny circular seal.

2000.14.1

Olive Romerio Franzi (1920-2018) was a lifetime resident of Montpelier and a 1938 graduate of Montpelier High School. She was the daughter of Carlo and Elisa (Fornarelli) Romerio. She began working at Jackson's Pharmacy while still in high school and after graduation she worked for the Montpelier public schools before joining Green Mountain Power in 1941, staying 45 years and retiring as administrative assistant to the president in 1986. She married Gino C. Franzi of Barre in 1949. He died in 1961. They had no children. She was active in many organizations, including as a volunteer with the Vermont Historical Society and in 2008 Gov. Jim Douglas gave her the Governor's Outstanding Community Service Award.

Ruler

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."

1958.1.629

Made in Windsor, Vermont and sold at George E. Williams' drug store.

Sauce Dish

White, oval sauce dish with a brown and tan Greek key patterned border. The reverse is marked with "England/W.H. GRINDLEY" and the pattern name, "The Corfu."

1998.5.1.5

Used at the Poor Farm in Montpelier, Vermont

Saucer

White ceramic saucer with decoratively molded rim. The molded rim alternates between shell pattern and basket weave pattern and is gilded along the edge. The center is printed with an image of a church with a central steeple. The image is labeled, "FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, LYNDONVILL VT." The bottom is marked, "MADE IN GERMANY FOR A. W. BROCKWAY LYNDONVILLE, VT."

2012.36.13

Sold by A. W. Brockway in Lyndonville, Vermont

School Hearing Aid Device

Rectangular, beige hearing aid device with plastic exterior (a) with "PHONIC EAR" label on front and (c)rainbow patterning fabric ribbon straps with copper eagle crest snaps. It is standing within a slanted rectangular stand (b) also in a muted beige plastic with the inscription in the front inside a square, "PHONIC EAR CHARGER MIN CHARGE TIME 12 HRS MAX. 18 HRS HC ELECTRONICS INC TIBURON CALIF." It is standing on four grey feet and includes an attached thick white double stranded charging chord with a white wall plug. Also includes the earpiece (d) with a double stranded chord, a single prong plug, and a light pink disc for the ear insert.

2024.16.17a-d

Austine School for the Deaf Brattleboro, VT
Device originally came with plain black lanyards, due to intimacy of use devices were often personalized by students, in this case we see a different lanyard was used.

Slide Frame

The slide holder comes out/off of the projector. Lens cap is lined with black velvet, front cover of lens cap is damaged.
black

1996.47.1b

Used by the State of Vermont Department of Education.

Soda Bottle

Mold-blown colorless glass soda bottle with metal spout and cap. The tall, cylindrical bottle has a green pyroglaze mark on the front that says "Venetian" in script within a scroll image and M. & F.C. DORN BURLINGTON, VT. at the base. The metal cap holds a glass straw inside the bottle.

2023.12.2

Venetian/Dorn & Sons soda dispenser bottles

Soda Bottle

Mold-blown colorless glass soda bottle with metal spout and cap. The vertical cylindrical bottle has an etched oval mark impressed on the front identifying M. Dorn & Son of Burlington, Vermont, as the bottling firm. The same name is stamped into the metal cap.

2023.12.1

Venetian/Dorn & Sons soda dispenser bottles

Sugar Bowl

White, lidded sugar bowl with two handles and a brown and tan Greek key patterned border. The reverse is marked with "England/W.H. GRINDLEY" and the pattern name, "The Corfu."

1998.5.1.8a-b

Used at the Poor Farm in Montpelier, Vermont

T-shirt

Yellow medium T-shirt with a pocket on the front left side. On that back are the words, " Rock Point" in red lettering and a cross on a stone wall. Rock Point is 130 acres of land along Lake Champlain in Burlington that is owned by the Episcopal Church in Vermont. The property has trails, a center for events and retreats, a camp, an alternative school and gardens.

1993.38.6

Tallit bag

Maroon plush velvet zippered case for the tallit 2008.22.31a, with a gold star of David and gold embroidered floral vine design.

2008.22.31b

From Encyclopedia Britannica,

"A ṭallit, also spelled ṭalit, tallis, or tallith, plural ṭallithim, ṭalithim, tallithim, or tallisim, prayer shawl worn by male Jews during the daily morning service (shaḥarit); it is also worn by the leader of the service during the afternoon service (minḥa). On Yom Kippur, males wear it for all five services and on Tisha be-Av only during the afternoon service.

Rectangular in shape, the wool (or sometimes silk) shawl has black or blue stripes with fringes (tzitzit) affixed to the four corners as the Bible prescribes (Numbers 15:38). Two fringes fall in front, two behind. Often an embroidered collar is added, inscribed with the blessing to be recited when the ṭallit is put on. A pious Jew is often buried in his ṭallit after one of the fringes has been removed."

Tassel

Tassel from Montpelier High School, class of 1939, owned by donor's mother Una Clark Trepto (1920-2014). Dark blue tricot tassel on a cord / long loop, the kind that often goes on an academic cap or mortarboard.

2014.10

Vegetable Dish

White, oval vegetable dish with a brown and tan Greek key patterned border. The reverse is marked with "England/W.H. GRINDLEY" and the pattern name, "The Corfu."

1998.5.1.9

Used at the Poor Farm in Montpelier, Vermont

Writing Slate

Slate in wooden frame. There is a small piece of slate missing from one of the corners.

1958.26.4

Used by Jessie Gokey Hale at school in Northfield, Vermont