Objects - Costumes and Accessories

Academic Hood

Academic hood. The outer fabric is black, and the lining is copper with a white stripe. The opening edge is bound with gold-colored velvet.

1950.17

Worn by orthopedic surgeon, Doctor John Ridlon, upon receiving an honorary doctorate degree from Tufts University.

Academic Hood

Academic hood. The outer fabric is grey, and the lining is grey with a yellow stripe. The lining has discolored to pink toward the bottom. The opening edge is bound with purple velvet.

1971.47.2

Worn by Senator Winston Lewis Prouty when Lafayette College conferred on him the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws, June 3, 1966.

Academic Hood

Academic hood. The outer fabric is black, and the lining is orange. The opening edge is bound with black velvet.

1975.14.1

Worn by Warren R. Austin upon receiving an honorary degree at Syracuse University in 1951.

Academic Hood

Academic hood. The outer fabric is black, and the lining is orange with a black stripe. The opening edge is bound with purple velvet.

1975.14.2

Worn by Warren R. Austin upon receiving an honorary degree at Syracuse University in 1951.

Academic Hood

Academic hood. The outer fabric is black, and the lining is red with a white stripe. The opening edge is bound with purple velvet.

1975.14.3

Worn by Warren R. Austin upon receiving an honorary degree at Boston University.

Academic Hood

Academic hood. The outer fabric is black, and the lining is silver with a blue stripe. The opening edge is bound with black velvet.

1975.14.4

Worn by Warren R. Austin upon receiving an honorary degree at Georgetown University in 1951.

Academic Hood

Academic hood. The outer fabric is black, and the lining is green with a silverstripe. The opening edge is bound with purple velvet.

1975.14.5

Worn by Warren R. Austin upon receiving an honorary doctoral degree at Tulane University in 1951.

Academic Hood

Academic hood. The outer fabric is black, and the lining is brown with a white stripe. The opening edge is bound with purple velvet.

1975.14.6

Worn by Warren R. Austin upon receiving an honorary doctoral degree at Lafayette College in 1947.

Academic Hood

Academic hood. The outer fabric is black, and the lining is red. The opening edge is bound with purple velvet.

1975.14.7

Worn by Warren R. Austin upon receiving an honorary degree.

Academic Hood

Academic hood. The outer fabric is black, and the lining is purple with a yellow velvet stripe. The opening edge is bound with purple velvet.

1975.14.8

Worn by Warren R. Austin upon receiving an honorary degree.

Academic Hood

Academic hood. The outer fabric is black, and the lining is blue with a white stripe. The opening edge is bound with purple velvet.

1975.14.9

Worn by Warren R. Austin upon receiving an honorary doctoral degree.

Academic Hood

Academic hood. The outer fabric is black, and the lining is brown with a yellow stripe. The opening edge is bound with purple velvet.

1975.14.10

Worn by Warren R. Austin upon receiving an honorary degree.

Academic Hood

Academic hood. The outer fabric is black, and the lining is green with a yellow stripe. The opening edge is bound with purple velvet.

1975.14.11

Worn by Warren R. Austin upon receiving an honorary degree.

Academic Hood

Academic hood. The outer fabric is black, and the lining is green. The opening edge is bound with purple velvet.

1975.14.12

Worn by Warren R. Austin upon receiving an honorary degree.

Academic Hood

Academic hood. The outer fabric is black, and the lining is pink with a yellow stripe. The opening edge is bound with purple velvet.

1975.14.13

Worn by Warren R. Austin upon receiving an honorary degree.

Academic Hood

Academic hood. The outer fabric is black, and the lining is blue, white, and red.. The opening edge is bound with purple velvet.

1975.14.14

Worn by Warren R. Austin upon receiving an honorary degree.

Academic Hood

Academic hood. The outer fabric is black, and the lining is light blue with a white stripe. The opening edge is bound with purple velvet.

1975.14.15

Worn by Warren R. Austin upon receiving an honorary degree.

Academic Hood

Academic hood. The outer fabric is black, and the lining is green with a yellow stripe. The opening edge is bound with blue velvet.

1975.14.16

Worn by Warren R. Austin upon receiving a Bachelor of Philosophy degree from the University of Vermont.

Academic Hood

Academic hood. The outer fabric is black, and the lining is green with a yellow stripe. The opening edge is bound with yellow velvet.

1975.14.17

Worn by Warren R. Austin upon receiving a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Vermont.

Academic Hood

Academic hood. The outer fabric is black, and the lining is purple with a white stripe. The opening edge is bound with purple velvet.

1971.47.1

Worn by Senator Winston Lewis Prouty when the University of Vermont conferred an honorary Doctor of Laws Degree on him May 18, 1969.

Apron

White kid letter Masonic apron edged with red silk. The apron has an upper flap onto which is painted in gold the all-seeing eye with rays radiating outward in all directions. On the main body, all painted in gold, are: the words, "HOLINESS TO THE LORD."; the ark of the covenant; the letter G within a triangle; a smoking urn.

1983.24.1

Apron

Blue checked cotton apron. The check design is woven into the fabric and is 4 yarns by 4 yarns. The apron consists of a long rectangular piece of fabric gathered into a narrow waistband that extends outward to a tie.

1984.6.2

Made from cloth woven at the Vermont State Prison in Windsor.

Apron

White cotton apron or overskirt. It is decorated round the bottom with diamond-shaped lace inserts.

1963.26.1b

Worn by Henrietta Allen Prouty in Newport, Vermont.

Apron

Silk Masonic apron decorated with watercolor and ink. The apron has a semi-circular flap at the top featuring the symbol of the all-seeing eye. The main body of the apron is painted with a design of two golden pillars topped with globes flanking a checkered floor, a compass and square, sword piercing a book, sword piercing a hear, ladder to space, shining sun, a book on stilts, an ark, a beehive, a sand timer with wings, and a burning urn.

1960.38

Owned by Albert Hager of Reading Vermont, state geologist.

Apron

Masonic apron consisting of white interior ground bearing several symbolic Masonic images. The symbols include the all seeing eye, a sun, a moon, the ark, a five-pointed star, a comet, a bush, a scale, the altar of knowledge, an anchor, a coffin, an hourglass, a heart, and various masonry tools. The apron is edged in blue, and the top flap is edged in black.

1957.4.22

Owned by Lewis Robinson of Reading, VT.

Apron

"Ladies Cobblers Apron/ with Four Large Pockets/ Hand Made/ Fine Cotton Print Material" in original package, selling for 98 cents. Made in Fairlee, Vt.

Cotton apron in original retail packaging. The fabric of the apron is printed with a brown ground and red, white, and blue rosettes. It is in a clear plastic bag with a cardboard label stapled to the top. The label has an oval logo that reads, "GENUINE Dolly Madison PRODUCT". A paper card within the package reads, "Ladies Cobblers Apron with Four Large Pockets Hand Made Fine Cotton Print Material".

1989.20.1

Made in Fairlee, Vermont.

Apron

Black silk apron with a patch pocket. The apron is gather to a narrow waistband that extends out to a tie. The edges are trimmed with 3 rows of velvet ribbon, and the pocket is decorated with velvet ribbon in both horizontal and vertical lines, making a lattice. There is a tassel on each end of the waist tie.

1986.42.5

Likely worn by a member of the Gray, Rowland, or Welch families.

Armlet

Jeweled adornment consisting of a beaded rope (black glass beads) looped and secured with an intricate knot.

1958.40.17

Owned by a member of the Keith family.

Artificial Flowers

Sprig of artificial orange blossoms. It consists of green stems and leaves, white buds, and small white flowers.

1966.72.16

Used with 1966.72.9a

Athletic Shorts

Green nylon shorts. The waistline is a length of bound elastic. On the left leg is the word "Montpelier" in white gothic letters above a white oval surrounded by leaves. Within the oval is the handwritten label, "RONDA BALHAM" in green ink. There is a fake seam at the center front of each leg.

2003.16.149c

Worn by Ronda Balham as a student at Montpelier High School, Montpelier, Vermont.

Bag

Large beaded bag. The bag opens at the center top, and the opening edge is bound with white leather. The front has a decorative upper flap. The front flap and front side are decorated in a floral pattern made from glass seed beads in red, pink, orange, yellow, white, clear, blue, and green. The beaded design is stitched on paper, then appliqued to the backing fabric, a black velvet. The edges are decorated with white and clear glass beads, and bound with red ribbon. There is an addition, small pocket hidden beneath the flap. The underside of the flap and the interior of the back are lined with white cotton.

1960.106.3

Band Uniform

Band uniform consisting of a bright blue coat, light blue pants a blue hat, and a black leather belt. The coat has long sleeves, and four front pockets. The flaps of the pockets and the collar are trimmed in yellow piping. The cuffs are trimmed with a light blue ribbon edged in black and gold. The upper left arm has a patch with the inscription, "Barre City Band". The pants are light-blue wool trimmed down the outer sides with black and yellow ribbon. The military style hat has a blue crown with a black leather brim. A gold cord circles the crown. The black leather belt has a square brass buckle.

2003.11.1a-b

Worn by George C. Perrin as a member of the Barre City Band in Barre, Vermont

Band Uniform

Band uniform consisting of a bright blue coat and light blue pants. The coat has long sleeves, and four front pockets. The flaps of the pockets and the collar are trimmed in yellow piping. The cuffs are trimmed with a light blue ribbon edged in black and gold. The upper left arm has a patch with the inscription, "Barre City Band". The pants are light-blue wool trimmed down the outer sides with black and yellow ribbon.

2014.60.1266

Worn by a member of the Barre City Band in Barre, Vermont

Baseball Cap

This baseball cap is made of Kelly green cotton and features a patch above the brim. The patch is red, green, and white and displays the text "Valceresio Vermont 1997" with the Italian and American flags in the background. Inside the cap, there is a tag that provides information about the fabric content and size, which is measured using the Italian system. On the top of the cap's crown, there is a covered green button, and there are two round metal vents for ventilation. At the back of the cap, there is a plastic strap that allows for adjusting the size.

2004.22.2

Distributed by a group from Varese, Italy, on their visit to Barre, Vermont in 1997.

Baseball Cap

Green baseball cap. Positioned at the center front of the cap is a diamond-shaped patch that bears the inscription "STAFF B.S.A." Below this text, a fleur-de-lys, a stylized lily symbol, adds a touch of elegance to the design.

2003.73.81

Owned by Charles Willard Phipard of Royalton, Vermont

Baseball Cap

The baseball cap is made of white cotton and features an imprint of "VERMONT GREEN UP" and its logo in green on the front. The cap's inside tag displays "AD ART AMERICA," and on the reverse side, it reads "PRINTED BY HAND IN VERMONT 802-476-5226." To ensure a proper fit, the cap includes a plastic band in the back for adjusting the size. The brim of the cap extends out 3 inches and has a green facing. It is topstitched using wide stitching.

2001.31.20

Baseball Cap

This baseball cap is made from dark green cotton and prominently displays a stitched logo on the front. The logo features a cow holding a trash bag, symbolizing environmental consciousness. Below the logo, "Green Up Vermont" is stitched in yellow letters, further emphasizing the environmental message. On the right side of the cap, in white lettering, is the stitched text "National Life of Vermont." Across the back of the cap, also in white lettering, is the phrase "Vermont Chamber of Commerce." The cap's visor extends out approximately 2.75 inches. At the back of the cap, there is a cotton band and buckle, allowing for adjustment of the cap's size. Inside the cap, a label reads: "Kati headwear SUPREME One size fits all made in China."

2001.31.21

Baseball Cap

White baseball cap printed in red with the words "BOUYEA FASSETTS THE SUPER CITIES WALK" within the outline of a slice of bread. Above the large label is a banner that reads "FOR MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS". There are three pairs of shoes hanging from the banner. There is a white cord across the brim where it meets the crown.

1999.11.4

Owned by Stephen Stasheski of East Calais, Vermont

Baseball Cap

Red baseball cap printed in yellow with a round logo consisting of the words "WOOBURY . CABOT . CALAIS . EAST MONTPELIER . TWINFIELD" surrounding an illustration of a tree with the letters "CVLL" in the foliage. A tag inside reads, "twin city KNITTING/ Polyester/ one Size Fits All/ Made in Dominican Republic", and the name "Steve S" is written inside.

1999.11.5

Worn by Stephen Stasheski of East Calais, Vermont, while playing Little League.

Baseball Cap

Baseball cap with an undyed cotton crown and green visor. The crown is printed at the center front with an illustration of two deer in front of a copse of leafless trees. A tag on the interior reads, "One Size Fits All Made in China". The initials "A H W" are written on the inside in ink. There is a green plastic tag at the center back for adjusting fit. There are 4 eyelets in the crown, stitched with green thread, and a matching green-fabric covered button at the center top. There are 8 rows of topstitching on the visor, following the shape of the edge.

2006.55.1

Distributed at the 1993 reunion of Camp Maple Knolls in Northfield, Vermont.

Baseball Cap

Blue baseball cap printed in yellow with the words "WOODBURY FIRE DEPT." and a quatrefoil firefighter emblem.

1996.17

Produced to support the Woodbury Fire Department of Woodbury, Vermont

Baseball Cap

This baseball hat is made of navy blue cotton and features a stitched visor. On the back of the hat, there is a plastic tab for size adjustment. The hat also includes vent holes, with a fabric-covered button placed at the very top. Inside the hat, there is a sweatband and an interior reinforcing fabric on the front. On the front of the hat, there is silver lettering that reads: "Vermont, 1861-1865, The State That Saved the Union."

2000.19.2

Produced to commemorate Vermont's contribution to the United States' Civil War.

Baseball Uniform

Grey wool baseball uniform consisting of a shirt and breeches. The shirt has short sleeves and secures up the front with 5 buttons. There is a wide center placket that extends around the neckline. The word "Rabbits" in cursive is cut from black wool felt and machine appliqued on the left breast, stretching from the center placket under the left sleeve. The words "AMERICAN HOUSE 2" are cut from black wool felt and machine appliqued on the back of the shirt. The pants end below the wearer's knee and are gathered around elastic bands. There is a 9-inch fly that secures with 6 white buttons.

2006.28.1a-b

Worn by William "Dig" Rowley while pitcher for the Richford Rabbits of Richford, Vermont

Bathing Cap

White rubber swim cap with raised flowers, leaves, and stems. An adjustable chin strap snaps into place below the wearer's ears. Inside the cap are raised letters that read, "Sea Siren, Pretty Products, Inc., Made in U.S.A."

2004.58.105

Worn by Anita W. Rogers of Montpelier, Vermont

Bathing Suit

Light blue knit wool bathing suit. The suit has shoulder straps and short, built in legs covered by a short skirt. The label inside reads, "Made in USA/The Homer Fitts Co./Barre, Vt./Pat Sept 6, 1921". In yellow script is also "Jantzen".

2014.60.1284

Sold by The Homer Fitts Co. in Barre, Vermont

Bathing Suit

Heavy wool knit men's swimsuit. It is navy blue with a white adjustable cloth belt with a gold-colored buckle that says "Gantner Wikies." It has a white knit lining.

2003.73.52a-b

Owned by Charles Willard Phipard of Royalton, Vermont

Beads

17 marginella shell beads of graded sizes. Each has a roughly rounded, polished surface with central hole drilled lengthwise.

1975.378

Beanie

Red felt beanie with the letters "CH" appliquéd on with white felt. The bean is made from four wedges stitched with white thread. The edge is trimmed with white felt appliqué. A white tassel is attached to the top center of the hat.

2001.27.1

Worn by Frances Stockwell Lovell at Camp Hokomoko in Fairlee, Vermont.

Beanie

Light brown knit hat with a pompom and a white silk liner.

2003.73.29

Owned by Charles Willard Phipard of Royalton, Vermont

Belt

Loom-woven bead chain in blue and gold with the inscription, "Home of all places has the sweetest charmes. Hannah B. Davis, Montpelier, Feb. 24, 1835." There is a double heart after "Davis".

1948.10

Made by Hannah Davis of East Montpelier, VT, 1835.

Belt

Belt woven with glass seed beads. The design is separated into sections with alternating background colors: white designs on black and black designs on white. Some designs are accented with gold beads. Designs include geometric shapes, plants, a cross, flowers, and animals. The belt is unlined, leaving the design visible on both sides.

1966.1

Made by Carline Coffin of Springfield, Vermont

Belt

White belt with both waist band and should band. The belt is made of white cotton webbing. The waist band is held with a metal buckle that secures by looping the end of the belt around a post of the buckle. The length of the should strap can be adjusted with a metal buckle.

2021.7.1

Safety Patrol belt worn by Christine Dodge Abair while a student at Middlesex Village School as a crossing guard

Belt

Loom beaded belt woven with the words, "Clarissa Pollard. A Brothers Gift. August. 1833.", and repeating floral elements.

1973.11.3

Made by James Addison Pollard in 1833. Pollard was superintendent of the Windsor Prison during the 19th century. He assigned activities such as this to the inmates under the belief that they should be kept occupied.

Belt

White suede leather belt. The belt has a brass buckle with a raised, silver-toned metal H at the center.

1954.29.14

Worn by William T. Dewey in Montpelier, Vermont

Belt

Leather belt with 2-pronged metal buckle. The belt has a decorative or functional length of leather cord stitched through the center of the belt along its length.

1972.31.1

According to family history, this belt was worn during the Revolutionary War by Ralph Ridley.

Belt

Wide, short belt in pale green silk taffeta. The belt is pointed at one end and flat on the other. It has threads from an attachment point, but no attachment hardware is currently present.

The belt is slightly wider than the waistline on the matching dress.

1963.62.2c-d

Worn by Caroline Betsy Weaver of Plymouth, Vermont

Beret

Knitted child's beret with an intaglio snowflake design in blues, pink, yellow, and orange.

1998.11.17

Worn by Kate, Laura, or Dundeen Webb of Shelburne, Vermont.

Beret

Gold-colored wool beret with the letter CW in black on the front. A nametag labeled, "Helen L. Phipard", is sewn in the center of the interior. There are 2 eyelets at the center back of the band that may have been used with a string to adjust fit.

2006.13.1

Worn by Helen Phipard Dumville as a student at Camp Wihakowi in Northfield, Vermont.

Bib

Linen clothing protector. The linen is a rectangle with a slit in one side, leading to an oval cutout near the center.

2007.18.264

Owned by Doctor Charles Smith Boynton of Burlington, Vermont.

Bloomers

White knitted child's bloomers or diaper cover. There is an elastic band woven through the top waist.

1998.11.19

Worn by Kate, Laura, or Dundeen Webb of Shelburne, Vermont.

Bloomers

White knitted child's bloomers or diaper cover. There is an elastic band woven through the top waist.

1998.11.20

Worn by Kate, Laura, or Dundeen Webb of Shelburne, Vermont.

Bloomers

White knitted child's bloomers or diaper cover. There is an elastic band woven through the top waist.

1998.11.21

Worn by Kate, Laura, or Dundeen Webb of Shelburne, Vermont.

Bloomers

White knitted child's bloomers or diaper cover. There is an elastic band woven through the top waist.

1998.11.22

Worn by Kate, Laura, or Dundeen Webb of Shelburne, Vermont.

Bloomers

White knitted child's bloomers or diaper cover. There is an elastic band inserted through the top waist.

1998.11.23

Worn by Kate, Laura, or Dundeen Webb of Shelburne, Vermont.

Bloomers

White knitted child's bloomers or diaper cover with shorts. There is an elastic band inserted through the top waist.

1998.11.24

Worn by Kate, Laura, or Dundeen Webb of Shelburne, Vermont.

Blouse

Child's sailor suit blouse made of blue-and-white pinstriped cotton. The collar, which falls at the back, is faced in navy blue fabric with three lines of white soutache, and there is a white tape at the center front that ties into a bow. The blouse has long sleeves.

1977.46.9

Likely worn by Elizabeth Kent, whose family had a summer home in Kent's Corner, Vermont.

Blouse

Sheer white cotton blouse. It has a pointed falling collar and no sleeves. It is embroidered along the center front opening and the side seams with a floral vine in white. The center front fastens closed with metal snaps.

1989.51.4

Worn by Emilie Perreault Tessier of Shaftsbury, Vermont.

Blouse

White cotton blouse with butterfly sleeves. It is embroidered on both sides of the front with whitework vines and eyelets. The falling collar and the sleeves have scalloped edges. It secures up the center front with square mother-of-pearl buttons. There are tucks shaping the waistline above a short peplum.

1989.51.5

Worn by Emilie Perreault Tessier of Shaftsbury, Vermont.

Blouse

A long-sleeved, white cotton blouse decorated with lace, embroidery and tucks on the front, back and sleeves. The blouse fastens with buttons off center and the outer edge is scalloped. The blouse has a slightly gathered waist in the front, which is longer than the finished edge in the back.

1989.51.6

Worn by Emilie Perreault Tessier of Shaftsbury, Vermont.

Blouse

White linen blouse with three lace cutout stripes down the front. The blouse has a collar, cap sleeves and buttons in the back.

1989.51.11

Worn by Emilie Perreault Tessier of Shaftsbury, Vermont.

Blouse

Red blouse trimmed with black ribbon on the collar and cuffs. The blouse is cut loose with a fitted linen lining. The lining is attached to the back of the blouse, but left detached in the front.

2014.60.1281

Bodice

Black linen sleeveless bodice, removed from the rest of the garment. It has a V-shaped neckline at the front and back. There are darts in the front to create the bustline. A long metal zipper with black tape is inserted into the back, with the bottom of the zipper hanging loose. The bottom edge of the bodice is unfinished; it was previously attached to a very full white cotton organdy skirt.

1994.30.3

Made by Edith Wilson Nuquist of Burlington, Vermont.

Bodice

Bodice styled to look like a jacket over a blouse. The "jacket" portion is made of blue and black shot silk. The lapels and cuffs are trimmed in black velvet. It buttons up the center front with a row of 10 silver buttons. The buttons and pierced and molded into an Asiatic scene of people near a building under a crescent moon. The "blouse" portion is white silk trimmed around the high collar and down the center front with lace. The front hem is slightly pointed, and there is a small tail at the center back.

1982.27.3

Worn by Josephine Pratt Guernsey of Northfield, Vermont

Bodice

Cream-colored wool bodice printed with pink and brown abstract floral sprigs. The bodice has long, curved sleeves, and opens at the center front with 18 black buttons. It is trimmed on the yolk, upper arms, and cuffs with strips of black velvet. The standing collar is made from pleated grosgrain ribbon.

1982.31.17

Worn by Thirza Elizabeth Levey or Ellen Relief Raymond of Ludlow, Vermont.

Bodice

Small dress bodice, cut from skirt. The bodice has short sleeves and a wide, rounded neckline. The show fabric on both the front and back are gathered to the center at the waistline. The sleeves are collar are trimmed with blue-and-white striped silk ribbon, and there is a ribbon bow at the center front neckline. The show fabric has a yellow ground with small red and blue paisley shapes sprigged throughout in a small repeating patter. The interior is lined with white cotton. The waistline edge is raw. The bodice opens at the center back.

1954.29.8

Worn by a member of the Dewey family in Montpelier, Vermont

Bodice

Cream-colored satin-woven silk bodice. The bodice laces up the center front and center back. It has a square neckline with a strap high around the neck. The neckline and the sleeve cuffs are decorated with lace and faux-pearls. The hem (waistline) is pointed at the front and back.

1954.35.1

Worn by Anna S. Higgins at her marriage to George Briggs in Brandon, Vermont, in 1881.

Bodice

Dark blue velvet bodice. It laces up the back through hand-bound eyelets, and there is an additional panel to cover any gap. There are no sleeves. There are 2 metal stays on each side seam. It is lined in black glazed cotton.

1982.31.57

Worn by either Ruth Raymond Jones (1895-1982) or her mother Lena Elnora Levey Raymond (1873-1938) in Ludlow, Vermont.

Bodice

Black silk bodice. The bodice has a double-point waistline in the front, and a flaring tail in the back. The bust is set high, and the bodice is shaped with four darts. The arms are set low in the shoulder and are cut wide and curved.

1958.40.4

Worn by Edna Lucy Benjamin of Berlin, Vermont

Bodice

Short-waist black silk bodice. The bodice has a wide neckline and low-set stuffed short sleeves. The front is fitted to the wearer's bodice through four darts.

1958.40.5

Worn by Edna Lucy Benjamin of Berlin, Vermont

Bodice

Small, black dress bodice. The bodice is fitted to the wearer's torso six dart angled toward the center front. The neckline is very wide, and the hem comes to a slight point at the center front. The sleeves are trimmed with ball fringe.

1966.31.10

Worn by a member of the Bailey, Fifield, or Hubbard family in Montpelier, Vermont

Bodice

Black silk bodice trimmed in black-and-white striped ribbon. The waistline is point in both the front and back, and the bodice is shaped with darts that are stiffened with boning. The sleeves are turned under, created a puffed effect. It is lined in brown cotton.

1966.31.17

Worn by a member of the Bailey, Fifield or Hubbard families of Montpelier, VT

Bodice

Bodice made of shot silk brocade with a long tail. The fabric is burgundy and blue shot silk with burgundy brocade floats in a floral design. The bodice opens up the center front and secures with hooks and eyes. The center front open is edged with a wide lace ruffle and accented with two vertical panels of outward-facing knife pleats in burgundy silk. The sleeves are long and slightly curved, and the cuffs are accented with white lace. The bodice has a long, rectangular tail lined in glazed cotton.

1982.9.1a

Made and worn by Eliza Dumas of Northfield, VT, for her marriage to Raphael Lanier on October 14, 1884. Eliza was a well-known dressmaker in Barre, Vermont.

Bodice

Yellow-cream colored wool bodice decorated with strips of velvet and black lace. The bodice has a high neckline and long sleeves.

1968.25.41

Likely worn by a member of the Jones family of Waitsfield, Vermont

Bodice

Deep blue silk bodice with split sleeves. The bodice has a square neckline and severely pointed waistline. It opens at the center front and secures with hooks and eyes. The sleeves are cut wide and the cuffs are shaped into a surplice design. The sleeve seams, cuffs, and the neckline trimmed with floral-patterned ribbon and blue fringe.

1969.26.1a-b

Worn by Catherine Abbott at her marriage to William Chapin on May 15, 1860 in Worcester, Vermont

Bonnet

Grey felt bonnet trimmed with green grosgrain ribbon. The crown of the bonnet is stiff and ends in a flat disk. The trim is cut into a wavy pattern and accented with a large, loose bow at the center. The brim is lined with the same green ribbon. The inside of the crown is lined with buckram.

1922.8

Worn by Paulina Hawley

Bonnet

This lace and net bonnet has a wired brim, providing structure and shape. It is adorned on the sides with silk ribbon bows.

1993.14.7

Worn by a member of the Blair or Gilfillan families of Barnet, Vermont.

Bonnet

This black net bonnet features a round crown that is adorned with a crosshatch pattern created by black silk ribbon. The brim of the bonnet is embellished with lace ruffles, extending all the way around its circumference. Small ribbon bows are delicately placed on the brim. At the center back of the bonnet, there is a very large ribbon bow, serving as a prominent focal point.

1993.14.8

Worn by a member of the Blair or Gilfillan families of Barnet, Vermont.

Bonnet

Quilted bonnet made of windowpane checked silk. The fabric has a light blue ground with striping in beige and rust red. It is quilted in a diamond pattern set at a 45 degree angle from the windowpane check pattern. The brim is lined with pink ribbed silk, and the interior is lined with white cotton. There is a small cotton tape label stitched to the interior with the printed words, "ELIZABETH KENT".

1976.43.308

Worn by Elizabeth Kent in Calais, Vermont.

Bonnet

Tan silk quilted bonnet. The brim is quilted in parallel lines across its width. It is lined in white cotton. There is a short tail and two ties.

1976.4.3

Possibly worn by Susan Wheeler of Duxbury, Vermont

Bonnet

Bonnet covered with olive green silk velvet. The brim is decorated with pleats of self fabric lined in corded silk taffeta. It is embellished with ostrich feathers and black lace. The interior of the brim is decorated with pleated cream-colored silk. There are two wide velvet bands that hang from the center back, and two silk ribbons that tie under the wearer's chin.

1944.2a

Worn by Julia Harvey of Montpelier, Vermont, at her marriage to Joseph Poland in Paterson, New Jersey. Joseph Poland was editor of the Vermont Watchman and State Journal.

Bonnet

This is a quilted winter bonnet or hood, which features an exterior fabric that is purple with a subtle white windowpane pattern. The lining of the bonnet is a bold pink-and-black large-scale plaid. The brim of the bonnet extends at the bottom, reaching past the wearer's shoulders, and the tail is also long. Both the brim and crown of the bonnet are quilted with diagonal channels. The tail is quilted only along the hem in four horizontal channels, which adds structure to the tail. The lining is not quilted. The front edge of the brim is turned back and tacked in place. Finally, there are black ribbons that tie under the chin.

1944.4.2

Worn by Julia Harvey Poland of Montpelier, Vermont

Bonnet

Straw sunbonnet. It is made from plaited straw that is stitched in rows. It has a flat crown and a short brim.

1979.8.3

Worn by a member of the Safford or Jackson family of Jericho, Vermont

Bonnet

Woman's hat or bonnet made of cream-colored silk. The brim is formed from the silk being gather over loops of wire. IT is trimmed with cream-colored lace. The back of the crown is flat, and there are ribbons at the bottom to tie under the wearer's chin.

1980.15.2

Owned by Amy Maria Stautial Lund (1860-1888), one of the first women to graduate from MIT.

Bonnet

The sunbonnet has a straw brim and crown, which are woven in two shades of brown, giving it a dotted appearance. The brim is wide and is designed to shade the wearer's face from the sun. The crown of the bonnet is shallow, providing minimal room for hair. The edge of the brim and the seam with the crown are decorated with a brown gauze ruffle. The bonnet also has a wool gauze tail that hangs down to the wearer's shoulders, providing additional protection from the sun for the neck. To keep the bonnet in place, there are two brown taffeta ribbons that can be tied beneath the wearer's chin.

1953.15.5

Bonnet

This thickly quilted winter hood or bonnet has an exterior and lining fabric of green silk taffeta. It is quilted in thick channels with a narrow row of piping along each quilting line. The tail reaches the wearer's shoulders and joins with the brim. The bonnet is tied under the chin with green ribbons. The edge of the brim is shaped by an interior metal wire. There is a hole at the top, revealing that the batting is a mixture of undyed and purple wool.

1954.15.3

Worn by Betsey Tarbox Dewey in Montpelier, Vermont

Bonnet

This is a bonnet or cap made from blue velvet, which is lined with bright red silk satin on the inside. The crown and short brim are made in one piece, and the bottom corners of the brim extend and come to a point at the back. There is a large red bow positioned at the center top and center bottom back of the bonnet. Additionally, red ribbons are used to tie the bonnet under the chin. Finally, there are irregular box pleats present at the center top of the bonnet.

1954.22.8

Owned by a member of the Dewey family of Montpelier, Vermont

Bonnet

Red wool bonnet or cap with pointed crown. The edge is trimmed with pleated ruffles. There are two ribbons that tie under the wearer's chin.

1982.31.75

Likely worn by Ruth Raymond Jones in Ludlow, Vermont

Bonnet

Cream-colored silk bonnet. The brim is decoratively pleated and flares outward to frame the wearer's face.

1959.19.2

Likely worn by Mary Anne Smith Stevens of Vergennes, Vermont.

Bonnet

Tan silk bonnet on a wire frame. The bonnet is decorated with tubes of silk, plaited together in imitation of straw. There is a large flower on either side of the bonnet made from this imitation straw. Sheer silk fabric is shirred around these tubes on the exterior of the brim. The interior of the brim is lined with lace, and the interior of the crown is lined with white silk.

1959.19.9

Worn by Marietta Stevens an her marriage to Foster Churchill Strong in 1854.

Bonnet

White cotton baby bonnet. The brim is stiffened with cording. The neck ruffle is partially detached.

1959.37.5

Bonnet

Bonnet or hat with decoratively-woven straw bring and brown silk covered crown. The straw portion is stitched from length of straw picot ribbon. The silk portion utilizes lengths of silk ruched over a cord the decoratively wrapped and tacked onto the crown base. The interior of the hat is lined with white netting.

1958.40.1a

Worn by Edna Lucy Downing at her marriage to Samuel Webster Benjamin in Washington, Vermont, March 2, 1865.

Bonnet

Child's bonnet made from woven strips of straw. The brim flairs outwards to frame the wearer's face.

1960.28.1

Worn by Marcella Maria Thorne of Chelsea, Vermont.

Bonnet

This is a winter bonnet or hood. It has a black silk exterior and a lining made of a pink/brown/blue plaid fabric. The bonnet/hood is quilted in thick rows across the head, which adds extra warmth and insulation during cold winter weather.

1960.121.14

Worn by Edith Cutting Stickney of Shoreham, Vermont.

Bonnet

Winter-weight bonnet. The crown is made of black silk quilted in a diamond pattern. The brim and edge of the tail and trimmed in light-brown fur. The front of the bonnet has an interior wire to hold its shape. There are two black ribbon ties, no detached.

1973.27.5

Worn by members of the Templeton family of Montpelier, Vermont

Bonnet

White wool crocheted bonnet or cap. It is crocheted with a looped pile. It fits close to the wearer's head, with a slight point at the top of the crown. There is a short tail. There are white silk ribbon ties.

1973.27.7

Worn by members of the Templeton family of Montpelier, Vermont

Bonnet

Straw sunbonnet with a large brim. The brim extends wide enough to completely obscure the wearer's face from the side, and extends to or past the shoulders at the bottom points. The brim is attached to a round crown. There is a semi-circular band at the back acting as a tail.

1966.11.6

Bonnet

White cotton bonnet. The brim is stiffened with 10 rows of corded quilting. The front edge is decorated with a gathered ruffle of white eyelet embroidered cotton. There are four ties and an extended neck flap.

1966.47.33

Bonnet

Cream colored silk bonnet. The brim of the bonnet is reinforced with several rows of reeds, which are ruched into the fabric, giving the brim structure. It is decorated with a large bow of floral silk. The interior is partially lined with satin on the brim, and no lining at the ground.

1964.3a

Worn by Merinda Nelson Bill in West Topsham, Vermont, to her wedding.

Boot

Child-sized leather boot filled with wooden pegs. The boot has a stacked leather sole and a high leg.

1938.5

Used by Nuel Nelson of Orange, Vermont

Boot

Small, black silk boot with a short heel. The boot buttons up the front right with 8 black wooden buttons, with the top reaching over the wearer's ankle. The upper is lined with leather. The sole is leather, and the heel is stacked leather. The shoe has a round, slightly boxy toe.

1962.25.2

Boot

Small, black silk boot with a short heel. The boot laces up the center front, with the top reaching partway up the wearer's shin. The upper is lined with leather. The sole is leather, and the heel is stacked leather. The toe is rounded and there is a black silk bow decoration at the center front toe.

1962.25.3

Boot

Black leather boots that reach to the wearer's mid-calf. The boots have low, stacked leather heels and shaped soles.

1966.31.37a-b

Likely worn by a member of the Bailey, Fifield, or Hubbard families of Montpelier, Vermont

Boots

Brown leather hiking boots with rubber soles. The boots reach above the wearer's ankle and lace up the center front over a fully attached tongue.

1977.28a-b

Owned by Robert Hagerman in Morrisville, Vermont

Boots

Black heeled boots trimmed with fur. The uppers are black suede, and the sole and heel are rubber. The heel is reinforced with a metal bracket. The boots secure with laces over a long tongue.

2007.15.1a-b

Owned by Lilian Baker Carlisle

Boots

Pair of lace-up boots that reach above the wearer's ankles. The boots have a low, square heel and leather soles. The foot portion of the upper is black leather, and the top is cream-colored cotton canvas. The canvas opens down the center front and there is a long canvas tongue. The opening is flanked with metal eyelets, 19 on each side. They are laced with cream-colored cotton shoelaces.

1961.30.2a-b

Boots

Brown leather lace-up boots with pointed toes. The boots reach above the ankles and a have a low heel. They open up the center front over a tongue and secure with lacing through metal eyelets (lace no longer present).

1961.30.3a-b

Boots

Sales sample boots. The boots reach to wearer's mid-shin, with a light leather cuff. The cuff is stamped with the image of a man on a horse and the words, "THESE ARE NICE BOOTS / TRY A PAIR". There are 2 straps within the shaft for pulling them up. There is a bar of metal at the front of the toe box. The soles are made of thick leather, with a short heel. They are stamped with the number 7 on the sole. The nails in the heel have square heads.

1989.21.1a-b

Boots

Sales sample boots. The top edge is scalloped. It opens at the center front with metal eyelets for tying. The sole is thick leather with a stacked leather heel. The number 5 is stamped into the sole near the toe. There is a metal guard across the front of the toe box, and a small metal band stretches between the 2 lowest eyelets. The initials "PA" are stamped into the metal band on the right shoe. The nails attaching the heel extend into the interior of the shoe.

1989.21.2a-b

Boots

Black leather boots sized for a child. They button up the outside with 4 black buttons, and the top of the boot reaches above the wearer's ankle.

1988.25.6a-b

Worn by Marguerite Edson McKee in Williamstown, Vermont.

Boots

Small, black silk boots with short heels. The boots buttons up the outer sides with 8 black wooden buttons, with the top reaching over the wearer's ankle. The upper is lined with leather. The sole is leather, and the heel is stacked leather. The shoe has a round, slightly boxy toe.

1962.25.1a-b

Boots

Brown leather child's boots. They lace up the center front and reach above the wearer's ankle. The shoes are straight cut with leather soles. There are no heels.

1962.25.6a-b

Boots

Brown leather boots, sized for a baby. They lace up the center front over a tongue. There is decorative top stitching following the line of grommets and the top edge. The interior is lined with cotton. There is a tan-colored bow made of grosgrain ribbon at the base of the laced opening. The shoes are straight cut.

1962.25.7a-b

Boots

Tall canvas and leather boots with fleece lining and a strap at the calf to cinch. Boots belonged to Edgar Grafton Carlisle (1908-1994) during his military service.
The boots have canvas/leather loops inside that could be used to help pull on the boots. On the leather backside of the loop is a crown, the initials A.M., size 9, fitting 6 and B87426/4. The name Carlisle is written in ink on the canvas side. On the other loop in each boot, on the leather, are the initials A. I. D. 7. M. D.

2008.22.32a-b

Edgar Grafton Carlisle, husband of Lilian Baker Carlisle, was born in Maryland. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1928. He entered the U.S. Army as an aviation cadet earning reserve office's commission and aviator's wings in 1930. He became a lieutenant in the 28th division aviation unit of the Pennsylvania national Guard and commanded the 103rd Photo Section. In September of 1940, Carlisle entered the Royal Air Force Ferry Command, which meant he had to resign his reserve commission in the U.S Army.
Source: https://www.thisdayinaviation.com/tag/captain-edgar-grafton-carlisle-o-b-e/

Boots

Small white leather boots sized for a young child. They have soft, brown leather soles. They secure around the ankle with 3 black buttons, placed slightly toward the outside of the foot.

1966.47.53a-b

Boots

White leather boots with low heels. They secure with 11 white buttons on the outside of the foot. The tops reach above the ankle. The soles are shaped rather than straight cut.

1970.14.10a-b

Worn by Mary Miner McKechine at her wedding in 1880.

Boots

Brown leather child's boots. The shoes button up one side with 4 wooden buttons. The top edge is scalloped. The soles are stamped with the label, "HAND SEWED ALL LEATHER."

1968.25.83a-b

Worn by a member of the Jones family of Waitsfield, Vermont.

Boots

White leather boots sized for a young child. They button up the outer side with 5 white buttons.

1970.16.12a-b

Boots

Black and white leather boots sized fora small child. The lower portion is black, white the portion that covers the ankle is white. They secure with 4 white buttons.

1970.16.14a-b

Boots

White leather boots sized for a young child. They button up the outer side with 4 white buttons.

1970.16.15a-b

Boots

Brown leather child's boots. The shoes button up one side with 4 wooden buttons. The top edge is scalloped.

1968.29.1a-b

Boots

Black leather child's boots. The shoes button up one side with 4 buttons. The top edge is scalloped.

1968.39.2a-b

Boots

Brown leather child's boots. The shoes button up one side with 8 white buttons. The top edge is scalloped.

1968.39.3ab

Boots

White leather boots. They reach above the wearer's ankle and secure with 10 buttons up the outer side. They have short heels and shaped leather soles.

1971.11.2a-b

Worn by Clara Bailey Lowe of Montpelier, Vermont.

Boots

Black leather boots sized for a young child. They button up the outer side with 4 black buttons.

1971.23a-b

First walking shoes worn by Judge Walter H. Cleary of Lyndon, Vermont. Cleary went on to become Chief Justice of Vermont Supreme Court.

Boots

Brown leather boots sized for a young child. The lace at the front over a short tongue. The soles are made from the same leather as the tops.

1969.1.1a-b

Boy Scouts Uniform

Olive green Boy Scouts uniform consisting of a shirt and pants. A red patch on the proper left sleeve reads "Barre Vt 1". There are two breast pockets that secure closed with a top flap and button. Above the right pocket is a patch that reads, "BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA".

2014.60.1270a-b

Owned by a member of the Barre, Vermont troop of the Boy Scouts of America

Boy Scouts Uniform

Olive green Boy Scouts uniform consisting of a shirt and pants. A red patch on the proper left sleeve reads "Barre Vt 1". Beneath the patch is a red square patch with the number 6, and a green patch with two horizontal green lines. There are two breast pockets that secure closed with a top flap and button. Above the right pocket is a patch that reads, "BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA". On the left pocket is a star-shaped pin that reads, "BE PREPARED".

2014.60.1271a-c

Owned by a member of the Barre, Vermont, troop of the Boy Scouts of America.

Bracelet

Bracelet made of a woven tube of human hair. The clasps are no longer present.

1968.44.1

Bracelet

Bracelet consisting of a plaited band and a jeweled clasp. The band is plaited from several strands of straight, dark brown human hair. The clasp consists of a large, pink glass gem with a blue enameled frame between two blue enamels mounts. One mount attaches to the gem with a hinge, and the other attaches with an inserted tab.

1954.11.3

Brooch

Brooch made from human hair woven into a tube. The main body of the brooch is formed from two of the hair tube formed into loops and inserted into the center hold of the other. The ends of each tube loop are secured with gold mounts, and there is gold decoration at the center (two flowers, and a hexagon over a hair tube bead. Two acorn-shaped pendants made from bobbin-laced hair hang from the center.

1940.8.5

Worn by Mary L. Tillison of Swanton, Vermont

Bustle

Bustle consisting of 2 lengths coiled wire encased in crocheted lace and twill-woven cotton canvas. The ends of the pieces are attached, forming a "D" shape. They are attached to a long length of cotton webbing (waistband).

1973.1.15

Worn by a member of the Vitty family of Windsor, Vermont.

Bustle

Semi-circular quilted bustle pad. It is quilted in 4 channels along the round side and knotted through the center. There are cotton tapes at each corner for tying around the wearer's waist. There is stamped label that reads, "NEW QUEEN SIZE O".

1986.42.7

Likely worn by a member of the Gray, Rowland, or Welch families.

Button

Round, ebony button inlaid with a silver, 5-pointed star. The button has a post back.

1948.11.7

Owned by John H. Hurley of Northfield, Vermont. According to family history, Hurley made the button during his service in the Civil War in Brownsville, Texas, using metal from ten-cent coins.

Button

Paper retail card onto which is stitched 24 post-back buttons. Each button is covered with black silk velvet. The top of the card is labeled, "La Mode".

1976.43.274.2

Buttons

10 round, post-backed buttons. The buttons are engraved with a curvilinear line around the edge, and the initials TC in the center. The center is also engraved with three stars, or asterisks.

1931.1.1a-j

These buttons belonged to Thomas Chittenden.

Buttons

23 brass coat buttons. Each button is circular with a post back at the center. The front of each is stamped with a faceted 7-pointed star.

1931.10a-w

Said to have been from the uniform coat worn during the Revolutionary War.

Buttons

Lot of buttons and small objects, including: seven ebony buttons inlaid with silver stars; two ebony cufflinks; two shield-shaped lapel buttons; two wooden dome-shaped buttons, miniature metal lantern, three metal military buttons, three wooden lapel buttons, a 5-cent paper grocery chit, and a paper omnibus chit.

1948.11.3a-f

Owned by John H. Hurley of Northfield, Vermont. Family history claims Hurley made at least some of the buttons.

Buttons

33 various glass and metal buttons attached on a cotton string. 1 button has become detached.

1960.24.31

Buttons

4 unfinished wooden buttons. The buttons are round with a domed face and post back.

1948.11.3l-o

Made by John H. Hurley of Northfield, Vermont, during the Civil War

Buttons

2 round wooden buttons. The buttons have flat faces and knobbed post backs.

1948.11.3h-i

Made by John H. Hurley of Northfield, Vermont, during the Civil War

Buttons

11 hand-painted buttons. The buttons are painted with two designs: one shows small blue flowers and the other shows pink roses. There are 3 large buttons and 8 small buttons. 2 of the large buttons have the rose design, and 1 has the blue flower design. There are 4 of each design in the small buttons.

1961.19.19a-k

Buttons

3 round wooden buttons. The buttons have domed faces and knobbed post backs.

1948.11.3t-v

Made by John H. Hurley of Northfield, Vermont, during the Civil War

Buttons

Paper retail card onto which is stitched 12 post-back buttons. Each button is covered with white crocheted cotton. The top of the card is labeled, "Crochet Buttons" and an illustration of a lion.

1976.43.270.2

Buttons

Paper retail card onto which is stitched 36 post-back buttons. Each button is covered with brown satin-woven silk.

1976.43.271.2

Buttons

Paper retail card onto which is stitched 24 post-back buttons. Each button is covered with black satin-woven silk.

1976.43.272.2

Buttons

Wooden shield-shaped lapel or cuff buttons.

1948.11.3j-k

Made by John H. Hurley of Northfield, Vermont, during the Civil War

Calash

A green, brown, beige, and blue plaid calash with reed supports and a green lining. The outer edge is ruffled and has a piped braided trim.

1991.11.100

Camisole

Pink silk camisole. It has a band of white lace inserted around the top, and narrow chevron lace around the top edge and shoulder straps. There are 10 small vertical tucks at the center front. There is a light-blue ribbon bow at the center front top.

1982.31.43

Worn by either Ruth Raymond Jones (1895-1982) or her mother Lena Elnora Levey Raymond (1873-1938) in Ludlow.

Camisole

White cotton camisole. The top is edged with 3 rows of different lace in floral patterns. The should straps are made of strips of lace as well. There are 8 small vertical tucks at the center front. There is encased elastic around the bottom.

1982.31.49

Worn by either Ruth Raymond Jones (1895-1982) or her mother Lena Elnora Levey Raymond (1873-1938) in Ludlow, Vermont.

Camisole

Silk camisole with encased elastic around the bottom. There are 3 triangles embroidered at the center front. The straps are made from silk ribbons. The top is edged in narrow scalloped lace. There is a tag sewn into the back that reads, "B. Altman & Co."

1982.31.50

Worn by either Ruth Raymond Jones (1895-1982) or her mother Lena Elnora Levey Raymond (1873-1938) in Ludlow, Vermont.

Camisole

Pink silk camisole with cream-colored inserted crocheted lace. The same lace forms the should straps. There is a pink ribbon bow at the center front. The bottom has encased elastic.

1982.31.51

Worn by either Ruth Raymond Jones (1895-1982) or her mother Lena Elnora Levey Raymond (1873-1938) in Ludlow, Vermont.

Camisole

White cotton camisole with crocheted lace yoke and shoulder straps. The lace is mostly open with a design of floral bows at the center front.

1989.19.3

Worn by Gertie Cobleigh of Barre, Vermont.

Camisole

Bust portion of a camisole. It consists of 4 triangles--2 in the front and 2 in the back--attached along the bottom edge. The bottom edge is decorated with a wide pink ribbon threaded through the lace and tied into a bow at the center front. The tops of the triangles are attached with pink bows, forming should straps.

1989.19.4

Owned by Gertie Cobleigh of Barre, Vermont.

Camisole

Rectangular, pink silk camisole. It has ribbon shoulder straps and a band of white knitted lace along the top edge.

1989.19.5

Owned by Gertie or Gladys Cobleigh of Barre, Vermont.

Camisole

Pink silk chiffon camisole with crocheted lace neck and shoulder straps. The camisole hooks in the back and has a small peplum at the bottom made with a slightly different material. The bottom edge is unfinished and cut with pinking shears.

1989.51.14

Worn by Emilie Perreault Tessier of Shaftsbury, Vermont.

Camisole

White cotton camisole. It has no sleeves. The armscyes and the neckline are edged with lace. The center front at the neckline is embroidered in whitework with the letter J within a laurel wreath.

1968.25.45

Worn by a member of the Jones family of Waitsfield, Vermont.

Cane

Wooden cane with cardboard faux wood sheath. The bottom of the cane is tipped with brass, and a brass ring is set below the knob.

1921.14a-b

Made from wood from the first apple tree planted in Bennington, Vermont, and the oak timbers from the original First Church in Bennington, Vermont. The center of the knob is inlaid with a piece of wood from the old Charter Oak in Hartford, Connecticut.

Cane

Walking stick or cane with brass knob handle. There is a bullet imbedded in the cane. The knob screws off, and the metal tip at the base has a small spike at the center.

1951.24

The knob of the case is a locomotive bell-tongue, case in the St. Albans, Vermont, railroad machine shop around 1861 by Hiram Maxim for Theron Webster. The bullet was embedded into the cane during the St. Albans Raid during the Civil War.

Cane

Wooden cane with burned decoration. The cane is burned with a pattern of circles and dots. On the front of the shaft just below the grip knob is an engraved image of a small cabin with the label, "Meade's Headquarters" and the date 1889.

2015.27.1

Cane

Cane or walking stick formed from a single, mostly straight length of wood. The handle is at a bend or knot and is painted silver. There are shallow carvings throughout the length, including the initials "JPC", a hatchet head, a canoe, and the inscription, "1907 JPC Lake Dunmore Moo-sa-la-moo", is burned into the cane.

2006.52

Made by John P. Clement of Lake Dunmore, Vermont

Cane

Wooden cane with silver knob-style handle engraved with the label, "J. H. H. 1865," and intricately chased with a flora design. The cane is adorned with sixteen silver triangles that have been skillfully inlaid and securely fastened. The cane has a silver tip.

1963.34.2

Made by Sergeant John H. Hurley of Northfield, Vermont, during Civil War. According to family history, Hurley made it from a tree root, using only a jack knife and a file.

Cane

Oak cane with a curved handle. The bottom end of the can is fitted with a metal tip. There is an embossed metal band encircling where the handle meets the stick.

1885.3.1

Made from the keel of "The Congress" flag ship of Benedict Arnold, in his last naval battle with the British on Lake Champlain, Oct. 13, 1776.

Cane

Walking cane "Presented to Col. Stephen Thomas by the Comrades of the 8th Reg. Vermont Vols Sept 6, 1883." The cane is wood, painted black, with a nickel silver tip and a gold engeaved cap with filigree design.

2016.38.2

Cap

This net cap features short lappets and a crown made of black nettings. The crown is adorned with a black-and-cream ribbon, forming a crosshatched pattern. The cap is bordered all around with cream-color netting, which is embellished with sheer cream-color ribbons. Additionally, there are ribbon bows or rosettes positioned at the center front and center back of the cap.