113/3 Shelves
Bobbin
Name/Title
Bobbin
Lexicon
Description
Bobbin from a spinning wheel.
Acquisition
Accession
1955.8
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal, Linen
Entry/Object ID
1955.8.1b
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.
Bottle
Name/Title
Bottle
Lexicon
Description
Small, clear glass bottle with cork stopper and paper label. The label reads, "Extract/Vanilla/For Ice Cream, Puddings, Pastry &c./Warranted PUre/Prepared by Burlington Drug Co. Wholesale Druggists Burlington, Vermont."
Acquisition
Accession
1986.28
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Burlington Drug Company
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Glass, Paper
Entry/Object ID
1986.28.1
Context
Made by Burlington Drug Company in Burlington, Vermont
Bottle
Name/Title
Bottle
Lexicon
Description
Straight-sided clear glass bottle with the molded inscription, "Crystal Spring Bottling Co. Barnet, VT."
Acquisition
Accession
1996.16
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Crystal Spring Bottling, Co.
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Glass
Entry/Object ID
1996.16.15
Context
Made by the Crystal Spring Bottling Co. in Barnet, Vermont
Bottle
Name/Title
Bottle
Lexicon
Description
Clear glass bottle with the word, "CHAMPLAIN" printed twice on the neck, and a white, shield-shaped label with the red inscription, "Champlain Carbonated Beverages Burlington, VT."
Acquisition
Accession
1996.16
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Champlain Carbonated Beverages
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Glass
Entry/Object ID
1996.16.19
Context
Made by Champlain Carbonated Beverages in Burlington, Vermont.
Bottle
Name/Title
Bottle
Lexicon
Description
Clear glass soda bottle. Both the body and neck of the bottle are labeled, "SEAL'S SPARKLING " with a logo of a seal balancing a soda bottle on its nose in front of mountain peaks.
Acquisition
Accession
2006.29
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Seal's Soda Company
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Entry/Object ID
2006.29.2
Context
Made by Seal's Soda Company in Barre, Vermont
Bottle
Name/Title
Bottle
Lexicon
Description
Green glass soda bottle molded with the inscription, “H. J. DWINELL DWINELL'S NERVE TONIC MORRISVILLE VT."
Acquisition
Accession
2004.78
Made/Created
Manufacturer
H. J. Dwinell
Entry/Object ID
2004.78.110
Bottle
Name/Title
Bottle
Lexicon
Description
Clear glass soda bottle molded with the inscription, “CRYSTAL SPRINGS BOTTLING CO. BARNET, VT." on one side and a shield-shaped paper label on the other side that reads, "Bottled by CRYSTAL SPRINGS BOTTLING CO. / GINGER ALE / "PURITY" TRADE MARK / BARNET, VT."
Acquisition
Accession
2004.78
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Crystal Spring Bottling, Co.
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
2004.78.125
Bottle
Name/Title
Bottle
Lexicon
Description
Ceramic bottle in the shape of a man. The bottle has a mottled brown glaze. The man is shown wearing a long, full cloak, clutching it closed in the front. Above the closure he is holding a round mug. He is wearing a brimmed hat.
Acquisition
Accession
1959.23
Made/Created
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Ceramic
Entry/Object ID
1959.23.13
Bowl
Name/Title
Bowl
Lexicon
Description
Large earthenware mixing bowl with mottled brown glaze. The sides flare outward toward the top, and the lip curls downward to form a rim. The bottom is stamped with the mark, "Lyman Fenton and Co."
Acquisition
Accession
1957.1
Made/Created
Date made
1849
Manufacturer
Lyman, Fenton & Company
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Earthenware
Entry/Object ID
1957.1.64
Context
Made by Lyman, Fenton & Co. in Bennington, Vermont
Crock
Name/Title
Crock
Lexicon
Description
Stoneware crock with blue one-sided fern leaves or feathers. Marked "L.W. Fenton/St. Johnsbury/2". The crock is straight-sided with a flared lip. There is a U-shaped handle on either side.
Acquisition
Accession
1945.38
Made/Created
Time Period
19th Century
Manufacturer
L. W. Fenton
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Stoneware
Entry/Object ID
1945.38.2
Context
Made by L. W. Fenton in St. Johnsbury.
Crock
Name/Title
Crock
Lexicon
Description
Stoneware crock with hand-painted design of three flowers. There are U-shaped handles on either side. At the center top is the stamped label, "NORTON & FENTON, East Bennington, Vt. 2".
Acquisition
Accession
1957.1
Made/Created
Time Period
19th Century
Manufacturer
Norton and Fenton
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Stoneware
Entry/Object ID
1957.1.200
Context
Made by Norton & Fenton in Bennington, Vermont
Crock
Name/Title
Crock
Lexicon
Description
Stoneware crock with hand-painted decorate of a bird on a branch. U-shaped handles are applied on either side. At the center top is the stamped label, "J. NORTON 7 CO. / BENNINGTON, VT. / 3."
Acquisition
Accession
1954.36
Made/Created
Time Period
19th Century
Manufacturer
J. Norton & Co.
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Stoneware
Entry/Object ID
1954.36.6
Context
Made by J. Norton & Co. in Bennington, Vermont
Crock
Name/Title
Crock
Lexicon
Description
Vase-shaped stoneware crock with hand-painted decoration of two leaves. There are U-shaped handles on either side. The lip appears to have been molded separately and flares outward dramatically. At the top center is the stamped inscription, "NORTON & FENTON / BENNINGTON VT" in a circle around the number 3.
Acquisition
Accession
1954.17
Made/Created
Time Period
19th Century
Manufacturer
Norton and Fenton
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Stoneware
Entry/Object ID
1954.17.4ab
Context
Made by Norton & Fenton in Bennington, Vermont
Finger, Wool
Name/Title
Finger, Wool
Lexicon
Description
"a" has a more pointed end,"b" has a more squared-off end.
medium brown
medium brown
Acquisition
Accession
1960.24
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Ward, Hannah Peake (1801-1843)
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
1820-1840
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1960.24.30a
Context
Used by Hannah Peake Ward in Highgate, Vermont
Flax Breaker
Name/Title
Flax Breaker
Lexicon
Description
Flaxbreaker, solid wood, one piece, hand made. Handle has hole drilled through it for hanging.
By carefully looking, you can see the marks of the carver.
By carefully looking, you can see the marks of the carver.
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
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1976.43.167
Growler
Name/Title
Growler
Lexicon
Description
Clear glass growler with white plastic screw-on cap. The growler is printed in white with a label for AquaViTea Kombucha, but white sticker labels have been applied over the original labels. The sticker labels read "SURFACE CLEANER" along with instructions, ingredients, warnings, and manufacturing information.
Acquisition
Accession
2021.14
Relationships
Related Events
Covid-19 Pandemic
Event
Made/Created
Date made
2020
Manufacturer
Aqua ViTea
Materials
Material
Glass, Plastic
Entry/Object ID
2021.14.1
Context
Produced by Aqua ViTea in Middlebury, Vermont, for the COVID-19 pandemic
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
Jug
Name/Title
Jug
Lexicon
Description
Stoneware jug with hand-painted design of three feathers or leaves. There is a small round handle at the back of the spout. The center top is stamped with the label, "R. L. FENTON & CO. EAST DORSET."
Acquisition
Accession
1957.1
Made/Created
Time Period
19th Century
Manufacturer
R. L. Fenton & Co.
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Stoneware
Entry/Object ID
1957.1.298
Context
Made by R. L. Fenton & Company in East Dorset, Vermont
Jug
Name/Title
Jug
Lexicon
Description
Dark brown ceramic jug with spout. The bottom of the jug is molded into a sort of handle for ease of pouring. Two U-shaped handles are attached to either side, and a wire handle is threaded through them. Beneath the spout is the stamped label, "E. NORTON AND CO. / BENNINGTON, VT."
Acquisition
Accession
1954.17
Made/Created
Time Period
19th Century
Manufacturer
E. Norton & Co.
Materials
Material
Ceramic
Entry/Object ID
1954.17.26
Context
Made by E. Norton and Co. in Bennington, Vermont
Jug
Name/Title
Jug
Lexicon
Description
Stoneware Jug with hand painted design of curled fern leaves or feathers. Above the design is the stamped label, "FENTON & HANCOCK ST. JOHNSBURY. VT. 1 1/2."
Acquisition
Accession
1954.36
Made/Created
Time Period
19th Century
Manufacturer
Fenton & Hancock
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Stoneware
Entry/Object ID
1954.36.12
Context
Made by Fenton & Hancock in St. Johnsbury, Vermont
Lacemaker's Cushion
Name/Title
Lacemaker's Cushion
Lexicon
Description
Spherical, tightly padded lacemaking pillow. The pillow is covered with stripes of printed cotton. The cotton has a brown ground with floral pattern printed onto it, the colors of which have not faded almost completely. There are two pouches attached to the pillow: one is blue-and-white ticking and the other is blue-and-white printed cotton. There is a strip of paper attached to the pillow that is perforated throughout its length with evenly spaced pinholes. At the upper end of the paper, several pins are inserted through the paper into the pillow, and threads are woven around the pins to create a small length of lace. The unwoven ends of the lace are wound wooden lace bobbins that are held in the printed cotton pouch.
Acquisition
Accession
1951.1
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Rice, Sarah Sterling (1766-1864)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Reading
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Cotton, Wool, Paper, Metal, Wood
Entry/Object ID
1951.1a-u
Context
Used by Sarah Sterling Rice in Reading, Vermont
Medicine Bottle
Name/Title
Medicine Bottle
Lexicon
Description
Clear glass medicine bottle with the molded inscription, "W. H. ZOTTMAN & CO. BURLINGTON, VT." The bottom is labeled, "W.T. Co. PAT JAN 18 98"
Acquisition
Accession
1997.28
Made/Created
Date made
1898
Manufacturer
W. T. & Co., W. H. Zottman & Company
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Glass
Entry/Object ID
1997.28.17
Context
Made for W. H. Zottman & Co. of Burlington, Vermont
Medicine Bottle
Name/Title
Medicine Bottle
Lexicon
Description
"JARVIS BLOOD RENOVATOR/ PREPARED BY/ GEO. S. JARVIS & CO." On side: "MONTREAL P.Q." and "BURLINGTON, VT."
green
green
Acquisition
Accession
1997.28
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Montreal
City
Quebec
State/Province
Canada
Country
North America
Made/Created
Manufacturer
George S. Jarvis & Company
Materials
Material
Glass
Entry/Object ID
1997.28.25
Medicine Bottle
Name/Title
Medicine Bottle
Lexicon
Description
Clear glass medicine bottle with the molded inscription, "L.H.GREENE/DRUGGIST/ 25 STATE ST./MONTPELIER,VT." and a molded image of a mortar and pestle in the center.
Acquisition
Accession
1997.28
Made/Created
Manufacturer
W. W. L., L. H. Greene
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Glass
Entry/Object ID
1997.28.52
Context
Made by L. H. Greene of Montpelier, Vermont
Medicine Bottle
Name/Title
Medicine Bottle
Lexicon
Description
Clear glass medicine bottle with the molded inscription, "H J DWINELL DRUGGIST MORRISVILLE, VT." Above the inscription is the molded image of a hand fan with the initial D on it.
Acquisition
Accession
1997.28
Made/Created
Manufacturer
H. J. Dwinell
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Glass
Entry/Object ID
1997.28.61
Context
Made by H. J. Dwinell of Morrisville, Vermont
Medicine Bottle
Name/Title
Medicine Bottle
Lexicon
Description
Clear glass medicine bottle with the molded inscription, "DRS BAILEY AND ALLEN PHARMACISTS RANDOLPH, VT."
Acquisition
Accession
1997.28
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Drs. Bailey and Allen
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Glass
Entry/Object ID
1997.28.74
Context
Made by Drs. Bailey and Allen of Randolph, Vermont
Medicine Bottle
Name/Title
Medicine Bottle
Lexicon
Description
Rectangular brown glass bottle with a paper label reading, "SMITH'S Green Mountain Renovator." The label also contains directions for use. The other side of the bottle is molded with the inscription, "SMITH'S GREEN MOUNTAIN RENOVATOR.", and the sides are molded with the inscriptions "REMEDY COMPANY" and "ST. ALBANS, VT." The bottle is sealed with a cork and full of liquid.
Acquisition
Accession
2000.11
Made/Created
Manufacturer
St. Albans Remedy Co.
Entry/Object ID
2000.11.1
Context
Made by St. Albans Remedy Company, St. Albans, Vermont
Medicine Bottle
Name/Title
Medicine Bottle
Lexicon
Description
Rectangular green glass bottle with a paper label on one side that reads, "Strong spirits of Camphor for family used. Prepared by Burlington Drug Co. Wholesale Druggists, Burlington, Vermont.
Acquisition
Accession
1996.16
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Burlington Drug Company
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Glass, Paper
Entry/Object ID
1996.16.12
Context
Made by Burlington Drug Company in Burlington, Vermont
Medicine Bottle
Name/Title
Medicine Bottle
Lexicon
Description
Brown glass medicine bottle with a white plastic cap. There are two rectangular paper labels on the either side of bottle, both orange. One has a photographic image of a boxer with the inscription, "BARRA'S RUB-MASSAGE REG. TRADE MARK Bobby "Kid" Barra FEEL LIKE NEW Rub-Massage for all Sports Indoor and Outdoor Prepared by ROBERT R. BARRA 24 Peru Street Burlington, Vt. 8 flu. ozs. $1.50 Satisfaction guaranteed FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY CAUTION NEAR FIRE". The other label has directions for use, and list of uses, and ingredients.
Acquisition
Accession
2014.6
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Barra, Robert R.
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
1948
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Glass, Paper, Plastic
Entry/Object ID
2014.6.6
Context
Made by Robert R. Barra in Burlington, Vermont
Medicine Bottle
Name/Title
Medicine Bottle
Lexicon
Description
Clear glass bottle with the molded inscription, “A. A. DEAN / DRUGGIST / BRISTOL VT".
Acquisition
Accession
2004.78
Made/Created
Date made
1879-1899
Manufacturer
A. A. Dean
Entry/Object ID
2004.78.86
Medicine Bottle
Name/Title
Medicine Bottle
Lexicon
Description
Clear glass bottle with the molded inscription, “FROM ANDREWS' DRUG STORE BELLOWS FALLS, VT." on one side and a paper label on the other side. The paper label is printed with the address of Andrews' Drug Store and has the handwritten label, "Herpes Cure".
Acquisition
Accession
2004.78
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Andrew's Drug Store
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
2004.78.97
Medicine Bottle
Name/Title
Medicine Bottle
Lexicon
Description
Clear glass bottle with the molded inscription, “SHELDON'S".
Acquisition
Accession
2004.78
Entry/Object ID
2004.78.106
Old Country Store
Name/Title
Old Country Store
Lexicon
Description
Four hand carved dioramas by Napoleon DeGuise, 'The Old Country Store.'
Carvings include: Lady at Post Office, child with toque, child with tam, man holding newspaper, little dog, tub, sitting man reading newspaper, standing man with pail, man with hands in upper side pockets watching game, man in derby watching game, man with hat playing game, game board, man with arm raised playing game, pot bellied stove, man with scarf tied around head and back to stove, wood box, man with hands up in front and face turned to side, man with hands in beard standing with coat collar turned up, man facing previous man, man reaching for cracker, cracker barrel, wall pieces include lantern over wood box, bacon to left of door, pair of boots to right of door, pair of hams (?) to right of boots.
Carvings include: Lady at Post Office, child with toque, child with tam, man holding newspaper, little dog, tub, sitting man reading newspaper, standing man with pail, man with hands in upper side pockets watching game, man in derby watching game, man with hat playing game, game board, man with arm raised playing game, pot bellied stove, man with scarf tied around head and back to stove, wood box, man with hands up in front and face turned to side, man with hands in beard standing with coat collar turned up, man facing previous man, man reaching for cracker, cracker barrel, wall pieces include lantern over wood box, bacon to left of door, pair of boots to right of door, pair of hams (?) to right of boots.
Acquisition
Accession
1991.46
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
DeGuise, Napoleon F. (1894-1950)
Person or Organization
Made/Created
Date made
1945-1950
Manufacturer
DeGuise, Napoleon F. (1894-1950)
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1991.46.1
Pitcher
Name/Title
Pitcher
Lexicon
Description
Brown ceramic pitcher molded with a hunt scene. The body of the pitcher is molded with a scene of a pack of dogs hunting a stag. The shoulder is molded with leaves or grass and flowers. The spout is molded with a vine of fruits or flowers. The handle is in the shape of a hound whose nose is pointed downward into the pitcher.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.1
Made/Created
Time Period
19th Century
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Ceramic
Entry/Object ID
1960.1.46
Pitcher
Name/Title
Pitcher
Lexicon
Description
Niagara pattern parian pitcher. The pitcher is made of a lightly-glazed, white-bodied ceramic molded into a high-relief design of jutting rocks, running water, and branches. The handle is in the form of a branch.
Acquisition
Accession
1957.1
Made/Created
Date made
1852-1858
Manufacturer
United States Pottery Company
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Ceramic
Entry/Object ID
1957.1.223
Context
The Niagara pattern was the only pattern that was exclusively produced by the U.S. Pottery Company, which operated out of Bennington, VT.
Pitcher
Name/Title
Pitcher
Lexicon
Description
White unglazed ceramic pitcher molded with lily pads. The bottom is marked "U.S. P. #14" within a twisting ribbon.
Acquisition
Accession
1957.1
Made/Created
Time Period
19th Century
Manufacturer
United States Pottery Company
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Ceramic
Entry/Object ID
1957.1.219
Context
Made by The United States Pottery Co. in Bennington, Vermont
Pitcher
Name/Title
Pitcher
Lexicon
Description
Tall ceramic wash pitcher with mottled brown and green glaze. The body is molded with flutes and there is scrollwork around the rim. The bottom is stamped with the mark, "Lyman Fenton & Co. Fenton's enamel patented 1849, Bennington, Vt."
Acquisition
Accession
1957.1
Made/Created
Date made
1849
Manufacturer
Lyman, Fenton & Company
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1957.1.115
Pitcher
Name/Title
Pitcher
Lexicon
Description
Molded white pitcher with slightly glossy glaze. The pitcher is molded with an allover pattern of flowers, including sunflowers, carnations, and tulips.
Acquisition
Accession
1957.1
Made/Created
Time Period
19th Century
Manufacturer
United States Pottery Company
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Earthenware
Entry/Object ID
1957.1.217
Context
Made by The United States Pottery Co. in Bennington, Vermont.
Pitcher
Name/Title
Pitcher
Lexicon
Description
Rockinghamware (or flint enameled) pitcher. The fluted body of the pitcher flares outward at both the bottom and top. The spout is shaped like an acanthus leaf and begins halfway down the body of the pitcher.
Acquisition
Accession
1957.1
Made/Created
Time Period
19th Century
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Ceramic
Entry/Object ID
1957.1.1
Context
Made in Bennington, Vermont
Pitcher
Name/Title
Pitcher
Lexicon
Description
Faceted black pitcher with semi-gloss glaze. The pitcher is shaped into 6 facets, each with the molded decoration of a rose on the bottom and three leaves on the top. The handle arches upward into a point that extends higher than the rim of the pitcher.
Acquisition
Accession
1957.1
Made/Created
Time Period
19th Century
Manufacturer
Norton and Fenton
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Ceramic
Entry/Object ID
1957.1.9
Context
Made by Norton & Fenton in Bennington, Vermont
Pitcher
Name/Title
Pitcher
Lexicon
Description
Ceramic pitcher with a brown streaked glaze. The pitcher is molded into 8 facets and sits on a short base. The spout rises slightly higher than the rest of the pitcher and is decorated with a molded leaf.
Acquisition
Accession
1957.1
Made/Created
Materials
Material
Ceramic
Entry/Object ID
1957.1.16
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
Soda Bottle
Name/Title
Soda Bottle
Lexicon
Description
Green glass soda bottle. The bottle has a white label printed in blue with an image of a bear and the inscription, "Drink Barr's Soda", along with production information. The word "Barr's" is written in fancy script on the neck of the bottle.
Acquisition
Accession
2008.40
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Barr's Better Beverages
Person or Organization
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Hardwick Bottling Works
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Glass
Entry/Object ID
2008.40.1
Context
Made by Hardwick Bottling Works in Hardwick, Vermont
Syrup Bottle
Name/Title
Syrup Bottle
Lexicon
Description
Round, clear glass syrup bottle with a paper label that reads, "PURE VERMONT MAPLE SYRUP Grade A 1950 / Made & Put Up By STAFFORD BROS. SO. WALLINGFORD, VERMONT / Contents 1pt Lbs., Net-Weight We Ship By Parcel Post or Express".
Acquisition
Accession
1994.54
Made/Created
Date made
1950
Manufacturer
Stafford Bros.
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Glass, Paper
Entry/Object ID
1994.54.1
Context
Held syrup made by Stafford Bros. in South Wallingford, Vermont
Syrup Pitcher
Name/Title
Syrup Pitcher
Lexicon
Description
Small white ceramic pitcher with a design of palm trees. The handle is in the shape of a branch. A metal lid is mounted onto the top edge of the pitcher and opens on a hinge near the handle. The bottom is marked with a small ribbon with the initials "USP".
Acquisition
Accession
1960.1
Made/Created
Time Period
19th Century
Manufacturer
United States Pottery Company
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Ceramic, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1960.1.30
Context
Made by the United States Pottery Company in Bennington, Vermont
The Village Blacksmith
Interpretative Labels
Label
Napoleon DeGuise was born in 1894 and began whittling in 1932, "to save the old ways...for the younger generation."
DeGuise whittled during his free time while running his barber shop. He gave many pieces away, but his work also traveled to craft shows around the country and was featured in The Saturday Evening Post in 1944 and the book Handicrafts of New England by Allen Eaton in 1949.
DeGuise was born in Burlington and used Vermont pine and a knife or his own electric barber's clipper to create most of his carvings. DeGuise's work not only depicted life at the time, but showcased New England traditions of handcrafts and woodcarving.
The Village Blacksmith contains about 20 pieces, from a large bellows to a tiny horseshoe. This diorama seems to highlight the bustle of a blacksmith shop, with one man working the forge and another shoeing a horse. Even the two men not at work appear to be having a discussion, possibly about the horse next to them. While both dioramas are places of work, the Blacksmith's shows a busier side.
Name/Title
The Village Blacksmith
Lexicon
Description
Carved wooden diorama showing the interior of a building in which several men are working. One is shoeing a horse or donkey, two are talking, and another is working a large, ceiling-mounted bellows and forging an object within a fire. Objects around the room include tools, a barrel/bucket, a broom, a tool case, and an anvil. The bottom front is carved with the title, "THE VILLAGE BLACKSMITH". On the upper right corner is the inked label, "REPLICA PETE HURLBERT SHOP STOWE ST WATERBURY VT 1814".
Acquisition
Accession
1991.46
Artwork Details
Medium
Wood
Subject
Interior of a Pete Hurlbert's blacksmith shop
Made/Created
Artist Information
DeGuise, Napoleon F. (1894-1950)
Artist
Date made
1945-1950
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Entry/Object ID
1991.46.3
Context
Made by Napoleon DeGuise of Waterbury, Vermont
Wool Finger
Name/Title
Wool Finger
Lexicon
Description
A one-piece wooden wool finger with a slightly bulbous handle. The bottom of the piece is rounded and the underside is concave.
Acquisition
Accession
1976.43
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1976.43.204
