Objects - Political History
Vermont has had an active presence in politics at all levels, and we have the objects to show it. The collection includes campaign materials, protest signs, and even ballot boxes.
Action Figure
Name/Title
Action Figure
Entry/Object ID
2025.29.1a-b
Description
An action figure of Senator Bernie Sanders. The action figure (a) shows Sanders wearing glasses, a black suit, blue dress shirt, and a polka-dotted dark blue tie. He stands with arms at his sides and his mouth is open mid-sentence. The arms are articulated at the shoulder and the elbow and he has a bobblehead. The figure rests in clear plastic packaging (b) set within a cardboard box (c). The box has a beige and blue ground. Printed on the front of the box are the words, "A Join-The-Action Figure" in navy script at the top and, "BERNIE" in capital letters below the clear plastic viewing window. The sides of the box are printed in white lettering, "2016" on the left and "Feel the Bern" on the right. The back of the box reads, "Brooklyn Born / VERMONT RAISED / BERNIE / SANDERS / Join the Action / FIGURE BASED ON / ORIGINAL ARTWORK / BY MIKE LEAVITT / FCTRY" in a variety of dark and light blue script and block lettering. The bottom of the box is printed with information about the manufacturer.
a is the figure
b is the box
a is the figure
b is the box
Context
Action figures produced during Bernie Sanders' 2016 presidential campaign.
Acquisition
Accession
2025.29
Made/Created
Manufacturer
FCTRY
Date made
2016
Dimensions
Height
9-1/4 in
Width
3-1/2 in
Depth
2 in
Materials
Material
Plastic, Cardboard
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Sanders, Bernard (b. 1941)
Person or Organization
Ashtray
Name/Title
Ashtray
Entry/Object ID
2022.5.1
Description
Blue-glazed ashtray molded with the word "LEAHY" [raised] radiating out from around the year "1975" [impressed] in the center. The back is stamped with the inscription, "Commemorating Vermont's / First Democratic Senator / Elected November 5, 1974 / benningtonpotter[s] / bennington vermont." The back is unglazed with blue glaze inside the impressed letters.
Context
Made by Bennington Pottery in Bennington, Vermont, to celebrate the election of Patrick Leahy as US Senator.
Acquisition
Accession
2022.5
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Bennington Potters, Inc.
Date made
1975
Dimensions
Height
1/2 in
Diameter
4-3/4 in
Materials
Material
Ceramic
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Leahy, Patrick Joseph (b. 1940)
Person or Organization
Ashtray
Name/Title
Ashtray
Entry/Object ID
2022.5.2
Description
Ashtray molded with the words "WALKING DOWN TO WASHINGTON IN 1960 WITH KENNEDY AND JOHNSON". The ashtray is glazed with a matte, green glaze. The bottom is unglazed and stamped with the mark, "VERMONT DESIGN COOPERATIVE BENNINGTON POTTERS *1290".
Context
Made by Bennington Pottery in Benninton, Vermont. In 1960, "Walkin' Down to Washington" was the official song of the Democratic Party.
Acquisition
Accession
2022.5
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Bennington Potters, Inc.
Date made
1960
Materials
Material
Ceramic
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Democratic Party
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Washington
City
District of Columbia
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Banner
Name/Title
Banner
Entry/Object ID
2016.42.2
Description
Rectangular burgundy polyester banner. White felted letters glued to the front read, "Kunin". There are metal grommets in each corner.
Context
Made for the gubernatorial election of Madeleine Kunin. Originally hung in Barre, Vermont
Acquisition
Accession
2016.42
Made/Created
Date made
1985-1991
Dimensions
Height
19-3/4 in
Length
46 in
Materials
Material
Cotton, Wool, Brass
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Kunin, Madeleine May (b. 1933)
Person or Organization
Banner
Interpretative Labels
Label
Banner, 1840
Captain John Barrett (1776-1856)
Grafton, VT
Cotton, wood, metal, paint
Gift of Mary X. Barrett, 1947.6.3
The election of 1840 was one of the most politically charged in American history. It pitted incumbent Martin Van Buren against challengers William Henry Harrison and John Tyler. Harrison and Tyler ran on a platform of reform and change for the new Whig Party against Van Buren's Democrats, hence the slogan on the topmost banner.
Harrison was a war hero who had won a victory at the Battle of Tippecoanoe, and was often called "Old Tippecanoe," hence the lower banner, which was carried by Captain John Barrett of Grafton when he attended a political rally on Stratton Mountain in 1840. For more about that rally, see the campaign pin on the right hand side of the case on the opposite side of this room. Grafton went on to serve as an elector for the state of Vermont and cast the state's electoral college votes for Harrison's win.
Name/Title
Banner
Entry/Object ID
1947.6.3
Description
White canvas banner with the hand-painted inscription, "ALL TRUE, FOR OLD TIP." The edges of the banner are folded back and the top and bottom and tacked onto wooden boards.
Context
Carried by Captain John Barrett to a political rally for William Henry Harrison on Stratton Mountain, 1840.
Acquisition
Accession
1947.6
Made/Created
Artist Information
Barrett, John (1776-1856)
Artist
Date made
1840
Materials
Material
Cotton, Wood, Metal, Paint
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Barrett, John (1776-1856)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Banner
Name/Title
Banner
Entry/Object ID
2000.57.1
Description
A large white banner with a purple image and slogan that reads, "Now More Than Ever, 1987, Lesbian & Gay Pride"
Context
This was a banner that was carried in the fifth Lesbian and Gay Pride March held in Burlington on June 20, 1987. According to an account in the newspaper "Out in the Mountains," more than 400 people marched through the downtown in that parade.
Acquisition
Accession
2000.57
Dimensions
Height
43 in
Length
128 in
Materials
Material
Cotton
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Burlington
City
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Related Events
Lesbian and Gay Pride March
Event
Web Links and URLs
Banner
Name/Title
Banner
Entry/Object ID
1995.12
Description
Square cotton banner with the painted inscription, "VERMONT THE STAR THAT NEVER SETS CORINTH DELECTI[ON] FIRM FOR OLD TIP". The top and bottom edges of the banner have nail holes evenly spaced all the way across.
Context
Made in Corinth, Vermont, during the election of William Henry Harrison. Possibly carried to a political rally at Stratton Mountain.
Acquisition
Accession
1995.12
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1840
Dimensions
Height
42-1/2 in
Width
42-1/2 in
Materials
Material
Cotton
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Harrison, William Henry (1773-1841)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Stratton Mountain
Mountain
Stratton
Town
Windham County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Banner
Name/Title
Banner
Entry/Object ID
1994.42
Description
Rectangular maroon banner with the word "Kunin" appliqued to one side in white felt.
Context
Produced to promote the gubernatorial campaign of Madeleine Kunin.
Acquisition
Accession
1994.42
Made/Created
Date made
1988
Dimensions
Height
18-1/2 in
Width
44-1/2 in
Materials
Material
Cotton, Wool
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Kunin, Madeleine May (b. 1933)
Person or Organization
Banner
Name/Title
Banner
Entry/Object ID
2006.71.5
Description
Painted banner that reads, "ED GRANAI STATE SENATE". The banner has a white ground on the upper half and a green ground on the lower half, with the lettering in the opposite colors. The ends are folded back and held with 4 large metal grommets.
Context
Made to support Ed Granai's 1990 campaign for Vermont State Senate.
Acquisition
Accession
2006.71
Made/Created
Date made
1990
Dimensions
Height
18-3/8 in
Length
43-3/8 in
Materials
Material
Cotton
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Granai, Edwin
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Burlington
City
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Bell
Name/Title
Bell
Entry/Object ID
1976.17.8
Description
Small bell on leather strap with buckle. Bell says "Ring for Coolidge". Bell is brass colored, strap is medium brown color.
Context
Produced for the presidential campaign of Calvin Coolidge of Plymouth, Vermont
Acquisition
Accession
1976.17
Made/Created
Date made
1924
Dimensions
Height
1 in
Width
3/4 in
Depth
7/8 in
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Coolidge, Calvin (1872-1933)
Person or Organization
Button
Name/Title
Button
Entry/Object ID
2025.13.3
Description
Button or cuff link that is covered in red and white strips cloth with a blue field in one corner with two white stars. The name Harrison runs across the center.
Context
Benjamin Harrison was president from 1889-1893. This button was patented in 1888.
Acquisition
Accession
2025.13
Dimensions
Diameter
7/8 in
Materials
Material
Metal, Cotton
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
2006.12.16
Description
Round metal button. There is a border around the pin that has become yellowed with age. At the top of the pin, in this border "FOR GOVERNOR" is written in black and at the bottom of the pin "PERCIVAL W. CLEMENT" is written in black as well. In the center of the pin is a black and white photo of Clement. The reverse side has a paper backing which reads: "The Whitehead & Hoag Co./ Newark, N.J./ Allied Printing/ Newark, N.J./ Patented July 17, 1894/ April 14, 1898/ July 21, 1898."
Context
Percival W. Clement of Rutland, Vermont, ran unsuccessfully for governor in 1902 and 1906. He ran successfully in 1918.
Acquisition
Accession
2006.12
Made/Created
Manufacturer
The Whitehead & Hoag Co.
Date made
1902-1918
Dimensions
Diameter
7/8 in
Materials
Material
Metal, Paper
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Clement, Percival W.
Person or Organization
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
2002.36.19
Description
Round metal button printed red on the top and blue on the bottom with a white stripe across the center. The words "COOLIDGE AND DAWES" are printed in white and blue.
Context
Calvin Coolidge was the 30th president of the United States, assuming the role in 1923 at the death of Warren Harding. Charles G. Dawes was his vice president when he ran and won election in 1924. Coolidge was born in Plymouth, Vermont.
Acquisition
Accession
2002.36
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Green Duck Company
Date made
1924
Dimensions
Depth
5/16 in
Diameter
13/16 in
Materials
Material
Metal
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Coolidge, Calvin (1872-1933), Dawes, Charles G. (1865 – 1951)
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
2022.5.6
Description
Round green button with the white inscription, "harvey".
Context
Produced in support of the campaign of Harvey Denison Carter, Jr.
Acquisition
Accession
2022.5
Materials
Material
Metal
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Carter, Harvey Denison, Jr. (1938-2020)
Person or Organization
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
1997.13.2
Description
Rectangular campaign button. The background is a wide band of red at the top, a wide band of dark blue at the bottom, and a thin stripe of white in the middle. On the left middle of the button is a white oval outlined in dark blue with "VoTe" printed in letters alternating dark and light blue. The "V" and "T" are in a larger font size than the "O" and "E". In the center is "CLINTON" written in white on the red section, "DEAN" in dark blue on the white section directly beneath, and "RACINE" in white on the blue section directly beneath. On the middle right side "96" is printed in light blue. There is a small logo at the bottom edge.
Context
Democratic campaign button for presidential candidate Bill Clinton, Vermont gubernatorial candidate Howard Dean and Vermont lieutenant governor candidate Doug Racine. Clinton was running for re-election and so was Dean. This was Racine's second try for lieutenant governor, having lost to Republican Barbara Snelling in 1994. He would go on to win re-election three more times, as would Dean, both leaving these offices in 2003.
Acquisition
Accession
1997.13
Made/Created
Date made
1996
Materials
Material
Metal
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Clinton, William Jefferson (b. 1946), Dean, Howard Brush (b. 1948), Racine, Douglas (b. 1952)
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
1992.87.16b
Description
Two political pins, identical except for their size. Each has a white background and a large red heart in which is written, "In your heart, you know he's right!"
Context
Produced for the unsuccessful 1964 presidential campaign of Barry Goldwater.
Acquisition
Accession
1992.87
Dimensions
Diameter
3-1/4 in
Materials
Material
Metal
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Goldwater, Barry (1909-1998)
Person or Organization
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
2000.43.3
Description
Round metal button striped red (top), white (center), and blue (bottom) with the words "FLETCHER AND HOWE" in blue across the center.
Context
Produced for the 1912 gubernatorial campaign of Allen M. Fletcher. Frank E. Howe ran for Lieutenant Governor. Both were successful.
Acquisition
Accession
2000.43
Made/Created
Date made
1912
Materials
Material
Metal
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Fletcher, Allen Miller (1853-1922), Howe, Frank Edmund
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
2022.5.7
Description
Round red button with the white inscription, "KIRK".
Acquisition
Accession
2022.5
Materials
Material
Metal
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
2012.50.1
Description
Round white button with the black, hand-written inscription, "Douglas 90".
Context
Made for James Douglas' 1990 campaign for Secretary of State of Vermont.
Acquisition
Accession
2012.50
Made/Created
Date made
1990
Dimensions
Depth
1/4 in
Diameter
2-3/8 in
Materials
Material
Paper, Metal
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Douglas, James H. (b. 1951)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
2012.50.2
Description
Round green button with the white inscription, "PETER SMITH Governor '86".
Context
Made for the unsuccessful gubernatorial campaign of Peter Smith in 1986. Owned by Governor James Douglas.
Acquisition
Accession
2012.50
Made/Created
Date made
1986
Dimensions
Depth
1/4 in
Diameter
2-1/2 in
Materials
Material
Plastic, Metal
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Smith, Peter Plympton (b.1943)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
2012.50.3
Description
Round white button with blue border and the blue inscription, "Peter P. Smith for Lieutenant Governor".
Context
Made by the campaign of Peter Smith for lieutenant Governor in 1983. Owned by Governor James Douglas.
Acquisition
Accession
2012.50
Made/Created
Date made
1983
Dimensions
Depth
1/4 in
Diameter
1-3/4 in
Materials
Material
Metal, Plastic
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Smith, Peter Plympton (b.1943)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
2012.50.4
Description
Round blue button, with a semi-circular white wedge on the lower half and the inscription, "EASTON GOVERNOR '84".
Context
Made for the unsuccessful gubernatorial campaign of John Easton in 1984. Owned by Governor James Douglas.
Acquisition
Accession
2012.50
Made/Created
Date made
1984
Dimensions
Depth
1/4 in
Diameter
2-1/4 in
Materials
Material
Metal, Plastic
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Easton, John (b. 1943)
Person or Organization
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
2012.50.5
Description
Round green button with the white sans-serif inscription, "Jim Jeffords Senate '94".
Context
Made for Jim Jeffords' senatorial campaign of 1994. Owned by Governor James H. Douglas.
Acquisition
Accession
2012.50
Made/Created
Date made
1994
Dimensions
Depth
1/4 in
Diameter
2-3/16 in
Materials
Material
Metal, Plastic
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Jeffords, James Merrill (1934-2014)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
2012.50.7
Description
Round blue and white button with the inscription, "I Like MIKE BERNHARDT FOR GOVERNOR". In tiny letters along edge is the inscription, "Versitile Graphics Burlington, VT 862-3762"
Context
Made for the unsuccessful gubernatorial campaign of Michael Bernhardt in 1988. Owned by Governor James Douglas.
Acquisition
Accession
2012.50
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Versitile Graphics
Date made
1988
Dimensions
Depth
1/4 in
Diameter
2-3/16 in
Materials
Material
Plastic, Metal
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Bernhardt, Michael
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Londonderry
Town
Windham County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
2012.50.8
Description
Round blue and white button with the inscription, "I Like MIKE BERNHARDT FOR GOVERNOR". In tiny letters along edge is the inscription, "Versitile Graphics Burlington, VT 862-3762"
Context
Made for the unsuccessful gubernatorial campaign of Michael Bernhardt in 1988. Owned by Governor James Douglas.
Acquisition
Accession
2012.50
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Versitile Graphics
Date made
1988
Dimensions
Depth
1/4 in
Diameter
2-3/16 in
Materials
Material
Metal, Plastic
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Bernhardt, Michael
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Londonderry
Town
Windham County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
2012.50.9
Description
Round button with three green mountains over a blue ground. A red line spans the middle with the white inscription, "Hilton Wick for Governor".
Context
Made for the unsuccessful gubernatorial of Hilton Wick in 1984. Owned by Governor James Douglas.
Acquisition
Accession
2012.50
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Horn Company
Date made
1984
Dimensions
Depth
1/4 in
Diameter
2-3/16 in
Materials
Material
Metal, Plastic
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Wick, Hilton Addison (1920-2006)
Person or Organization
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
2012.50.10
Description
Round white button with two equally-spaced concentric green circles with the inscription, "VOTE SARTY R-3 He's for ALL of us". There is a maker's mark on the reverse saying, "Badg/A/Minit - LASALLE/ILL 61301". The design on the front is printed on a round piece of paper.
Context
Peter G. Sarty, a Republican from Rutland was elected to the Vermont House of Representatives in 1986, 88 and 90. R-3 on the pin is the designation for the district he represented, Rutland-3. Owned by Governor James Douglas.
Acquisition
Accession
2012.50
Made/Created
Date made
1986-1990
Dimensions
Depth
1/4 in
Diameter
2-3/8 in
Materials
Material
Metal, Plastic
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Sarty, Peter G.
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
2012.50.11
Description
Round red-and-white striped button with the inscription, "RE-ELECT EDSON SHERIFF" in blue and white. Above the inscription is a five-pointed star with the word "sheriff" in the center.
Context
Produced for the reelection of Donald Edson for Washington County Sheriff. Edson was sheriff from 1987 to 2004 when he resigned as part of a plea bargain for felony fraud.
Acquisition
Accession
2012.50
Dimensions
Depth
1/4 in
Diameter
1-3/4 in
Materials
Material
Metal, Plastic
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Edson, Donald G.
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
2012.50.12
Description
Round button with a black-and-white photograph of a woman with short, curly white hair and large glasses. She is shown smiling, and is wearing pearl earrings, a white shirt, and a suit jacket. The inscription, "YOU CAN BET ON BETTY" rings the top edge in black letters.
Context
Produced for one of the Senate campaigns of Betty Ferraro in 1992 or 1994. Owned by Governor James Douglas.
Acquisition
Accession
2012.50
Made/Created
Date made
1992-1994
Dimensions
Depth
1/4 in
Diameter
2-3/16 in
Materials
Material
Metal, Plastic
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Ferraro, Betty
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
2012.50.13
Description
Round, green button with the white inscription, "MURPHY for MIDDLEBURY Representative 4-2". The reverse bears the maker's label, "BADGE/A/MINIT/LASALLE/ILL 61301".
Context
William Murphy of Middlebury ran twice to be one of the two District 4-2 representatives in the Vermont House. Both time, 1986 and 1994, the Republican came in fourth. Democrats won the two seats in both elections.
Acquisition
Accession
2012.50
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Badge-a-Minit
Dimensions
Depth
1/4 in
Diameter
2-3/16 in
Materials
Material
Metal, Plastic
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Murphy, William
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Middlebury
Town
Addison County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
2012.50.14
Description
Round, white button with a green silhouette of an elephant at the time and the green sans-serif inscription, "Vermonters are Telling... "WE NEED DICK SNELLING" U.S. Senate 1986 Don McNally, Derby, Vt."
Context
Worn by Gov. James Douglas. Produced for Richard Snelling's unsuccessful US Senate campaign in 1986. He lost to Democrat Patrick Leahy. This campaign came after he had been governor of the state from 1977 to 1985.
Acquisition
Accession
2012.50
Made/Created
Date made
1986
Dimensions
Depth
1/4 in
Diameter
2-1/2 in
Materials
Material
Metal, Plastic
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Snelling, Richard Arkwright (1927-1991)
Person or Organization
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
2012.50.15
Description
Round pin printed with a photograph of a man's face. He is smiling with an open mouth and has curly hair. He is wearing a white, colored shirt, and a grey suit jacket. The pin is stamped on the reverse with "Badge-A-Minit/LASALLE/ILL. 61301".
Context
Owned by Governor James Douglas. Shows Governor Richard Snelling.
Acquisition
Accession
2012.50
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Badge-a-Minit
Time Period
20th Century
Dimensions
Depth
1/4 in
Diameter
2-3/8 in
Materials
Material
Metal, Plastic
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Snelling, Richard Arkwright (1927-1991)
Person or Organization
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
2012.50.16
Description
Round blue button with a red-outlined six-pointed star. In the center of the star is the inscription "AMOS COLBY" in red.
Context
Made for the election of Amos Colby for Essex County Sheriff. Owned by Governor James Douglas.
Acquisition
Accession
2012.50
Dimensions
Depth
1/4 in
Diameter
1-7/16 in
Materials
Material
Metal, Plastic
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Colby, Amos
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Essex County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
2012.50.17
Description
Round white button with the blue inscription, "HACKETT", across the center. The maker's name is tucked under the edge: "RUSSELL BADGE MFG WAKEFIELD MASS".
Context
Made for the unsuccessful gubernatorial campaign of Luther Hackett, 1972. Owned by Governor James Douglas.
Acquisition
Accession
2012.50
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Russell Badge Manufacturing Company
Date made
1972
Dimensions
Depth
1/4 in
Diameter
1-3/4 in
Materials
Material
Metal, Plastic
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Hackett, Luther Frederick (1933-2018)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
2012.50.19
Description
Round red pin with the white sans-serif inscription, "DION".
Context
Frank E. Dion, a Republican, ran for mayor of Burlington in 1971. He lost to Gordon Paquette, a Democrat. Paquette would serve as mayor for the next ten years.
Acquisition
Accession
2012.50
Dimensions
Depth
1/4 in
Diameter
1-1/2 in
Materials
Material
Metal, Plastic
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Dion, Frank E. (1929-1991)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Burlington
City
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
2012.50.23
Description
Round white button with safety clasp. At the very top of the pin is a waving American flag printed in blue. Underneath the flag, in the center of the pin, are the words "VERMONT / RIGHT / WITH REAGAN" in blue. At the very bottom in tiny print are the words "By Barbara Cummings, Springfield, Vt."
Context
Produced for the presidential campaign of Ronald Reagan
Acquisition
Accession
2012.50
Made/Created
Artist Information
Cummings, Barbara
Artist
Date made
1980
Dimensions
Depth
1/4 in
Diameter
2-1/2 in
Materials
Material
Metal, Plastic
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Reagan, Ronald Wilson (1911-2004)
Person or Organization
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
2012.50.24
Description
Round button with two layers of green mountains and a dark blue sky. It has the inscription "Vermont BUSH COUNTRY" in white along with a small, white eight-pointed star and a white falling leaf.
Context
This was the official button for the Vermont delegation to the Republican National Convention in 1992, at which George H. W. Bush, vice president under President Ronald Reagan and president as of 1988, received the party's nomination (for reelection).
Acquisition
Accession
2012.50
Dimensions
Depth
1/4 in
Diameter
2-3/16 in
Materials
Material
Metal, Plastic
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Bush, George Herbert Walker (b. 1924)
Person or Organization
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
2012.50.25
Description
Round white button with the green sans-serif inscription, "GO 4 WEST". The 4 is within a shield shape (route symbol).
Context
Owned by Governor James Douglas, who said this might have come from Robert "Bob" West's unsuccessful bid to become attorney general in 1972. He lost in the Republican primary. The victor, Kimberly Cheney was elected AG in the general election.
Acquisition
Accession
2012.50
Made/Created
Date made
1972
Dimensions
Depth
1/4 in
Diameter
1-1/4 in
Materials
Material
Plastic, Metal
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
West, Robert Edward
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Rutland County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
2022.5.8
Description
Round green-and-white button with the inscription, "PAUL LAFAYETTE for MAYOR".
Acquisition
Accession
2022.5
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Badge-a-Minit
Materials
Material
Metal
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Lafayette, Paul
Person or Organization
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
2000.32.15
Description
Round red button with the white inscription, "BURGESS IS BEST."
Context
John A. Burgess, Democrat, ran unsuccessfully for U.S. Congress in 1976. He lost to Republican Jim Jeffords.
Acquisition
Accession
2000.32
Made/Created
Date made
1976
Dimensions
Depth
3/8 in
Diameter
0 in
Materials
Material
Metal
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Burgess, John A.
Person or Organization
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
2000.32.16
Description
Bright orange / red pin with "ALDEN" in black block letters.
Context
Democrat John T. Alden had the most votes of the three candidates for lieutenant governor in 1976 election but didn't have a majority (50 percent plus 1), so the election went to the Legislature which chose the second place finisher, Republican T. Garry Buckley, instead of Alden.
Acquisition
Accession
2000.32
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Votes Unlimited
Date made
1976
Dimensions
Depth
3/8 in
Diameter
1-1/4 in
Materials
Material
Metal
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Alden, John Taylor Patrick (1935-1981)
Person or Organization
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
2000.32.18
Description
Green with white block letters. "DIAMOND / '80" The '80 are outlines only
Context
Jerome Diamond served as Attorney General of Vermont from 1975-1981. This campaign pin was from his last run for that office.
Acquisition
Accession
2000.32
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Graphic Comunications International Union
Date made
1980
Dimensions
Diameter
1-3/4 in
Materials
Material
Metal
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Diamond, M. Jerome (b. 1942)
Person or Organization
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
2000.32.19
Description
Burgundy campaign pin with the inscription, "Kunin! '80" in white and grey. The pin back is missing.
Context
Produced for Madeleine Kunin's 1980 campaign for reelection for Lieutenant Governor of Vermont.
Madeleine M. Kunin served as Lieutenant Governor for the State of Vermont from 1979-1982, and as Governor from 1984-1991.
Madeleine M. Kunin served as Lieutenant Governor for the State of Vermont from 1979-1982, and as Governor from 1984-1991.
Acquisition
Accession
2000.32
Made/Created
Date made
1980
Dimensions
Depth
1/8 in
Diameter
1-1/2 in
Materials
Material
Metal
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Kunin, Madeleine May (b. 1933)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Web Links and URLs
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
2000.32.21
Description
White with "Cain" in black letters on green background and "congress" below. Metal tab extending from top can be bent to attach button.
Context
Francis Cain of Burlington, a Democrat, was defeated in his bid for U. S. Representative by Jim Jeffords in 1974.
Acquisition
Accession
2000.32
Made/Created
Date made
1974
Dimensions
Diameter
7/8 in
Materials
Material
Metal
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Cain, Francis
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Burlington
City
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
2000.32.22
Description
White with "Cain" in black lettering on green background and "congress" below.
Context
Francis Cain of Burlington, a Democrat, was defeated in his bid for U. S. Representative by Jim Jeffords in 1974.
Acquisition
Accession
2000.32
Made/Created
Date made
1974
Dimensions
Diameter
2-1/4 in
Materials
Material
Metal
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Cain, Francis
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Burlington
City
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
2000.32.29
Description
Round white button. The word "Leahy" is printed with a blue outline four times going down the center of the pin. The third Leahy is filled in with "For U.S. Senator" written underneath.
Context
Produced for one of the senatorial campaigns of Patrick Leahy.
Acquisition
Accession
2000.32
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Graphic Comunications International Union
Date made
1974
Dimensions
Diameter
1-1/2 in
Materials
Material
Metal
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Leahy, Patrick Joseph (b. 1940)
Person or Organization
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
2000.32.36
Description
Burnt orange with "BURNS/ LT. GOVERNOR" in cream lettering.
Context
Brian D. Burns, Democrat, won the election for Lt. Governor in 1974.
Acquisition
Accession
2000.32
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Votes Unlimited
Date made
1974
Dimensions
Diameter
1-3/4 in
Materials
Material
Metal
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Burns, Brian D.
Person or Organization
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
2009.9
Description
Round button printed red on the top and blue on the bottom with a white map of the contiguous United States. A red line is across the map, labeled with the words, "LINCOLN TOUR". Flanking the map at top and bottom are the words, "COOLIDGE / DAWES".
Context
The Lincoln Tour was a long, 1924 campaign parade starting in Plymouth, Vermont, then following the Lincoln Highway across the country.
Acquisition
Accession
2009.9
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Pioneer Badge Supply Company, Inc.
Date made
1924
Dimensions
Depth
3/16 in
Diameter
7/8 in
Materials
Material
Metal, Paper
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Dawes, Charles G. (1865 – 1951), Coolidge, Calvin (1872-1933)
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
2008.38.17
Description
Round button, striped red, white, and blue, with the sans-serif inscription, "MY FIRST VOTE/HARDING/IS FOR". (My first vote is for Harding.)
Context
Pin presumably from the presidential campaign of Warren Harding in 1920. No information about who the first-time voter was.
Acquisition
Accession
2008.38
Made/Created
Date made
1919-1920
Materials
Material
Metal
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Harding, Warren Gamaliel (1865-1923)
Person or Organization
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
2013.9.2
Description
White campaign button with the inscription, "JESSE JACKSON NOW IS THE TIME 1984" in blue and red letters. Between the name and the slogan, a red and a blue line form a representation of a rainbow.
Context
Produced for Jesse Jackson's 1984 campaign for US President.
Acquisition
Accession
2013.9
Made/Created
Date made
1984
Dimensions
Diameter
3 in
Materials
Material
Metal
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Jackson, Jesse (b. 1941)
Person or Organization
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
2013.9.4
Description
Red button with the white inscription, "Re-Elect Bernie 2004". Three lines go across the middle of the button, flanking the year. The "i" is dotted with a star, and there is a second star on the three-line stripe. There is a small oval maker's mark and the number 7 at the bottom of the button.
Context
Produced for Bernie Sanders' 2004 campaign for reelection to the US House of Representatives
Acquisition
Accession
2013.9
Made/Created
Date made
2004
Dimensions
Diameter
1-1/2 in
Materials
Material
Metal
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Sanders, Bernard (b. 1941)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
2013.9.5
Description
Blue button with the inscription, "1-800-LEAHY '86", in white text. In small white text around the edge of the button where it is turned to the back are the words, "Paid for by Patrick Leahy for Senator".
Context
Produced for Senator Patrick Leahy's 1986 campaign. The number provided voters with information and the option to donate to the campaign via credit card.
Acquisition
Accession
2013.9
Made/Created
Date made
1986
Dimensions
Diameter
1-5/8 in
Materials
Material
Metal
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Leahy, Patrick Joseph (b. 1940)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
2013.9.8
Description
Red, white and blue button with "RE-DEFEAT/ BUSH" in black letters in center. Pin on back.
Context
This is a pin from the 2004 presidential campaign. "Re-defeat" is a reference to the fact that George W. Bush lost the popular vote for president to Democrat Al Gore, but won the presidency based on the electoral college count.
Acquisition
Accession
2013.9
Made/Created
Date made
2004
Dimensions
Diameter
2-3/8 in
Materials
Material
Metal
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Bush, George Herbert Walker (b. 1924)
Person or Organization
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
2013.9.9
Description
White political button with picture of George W. Bush and a red circle and slash across center. Pin on back.
Context
George W. Bush ran for and was elected president of the United States twice, in 2000 and in 2004.
Acquisition
Accession
2013.9
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Ephemera, Inc.
Date made
2003
Dimensions
Diameter
1-1/4 in
Materials
Material
Metal
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Bush, George Walker (b. 1946)
Person or Organization
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
2022.5.9
Description
Round button. The button has a blue background with an illustration of a dark green hill with a tree on the center right edge, and a light green hill offcenter in the middle of the button. In the top third "BEV / MAJOR" is written in white. On the bottom of the pin, in the dark green mountain, "VERMONT SENATE" is printed in white.
Acquisition
Accession
2022.5
Made/Created
Date made
1990
Materials
Material
Metal
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Major, Beverly B. (1935-2020)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Westminster
Town
Windham County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
2013.9.25
Description
Round white metal campaign button printed with the inscription, "WIN JESSE WIN "IN 1984"". It is printed with a full-color photograph of Jesse Jackson's head and collar beneath a green, yellow, and red rainbow with the word "President" on it. The head is flanked by a capitol dome and flying eagle.
Context
Produced in support of Jesse Jackson for the Democratic Party's nomination for president in 1984
Acquisition
Accession
2013.9
Made/Created
Date made
1984
Dimensions
Diameter
2-1/4 in
Materials
Material
Metal
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Jackson, Jesse (b. 1941)
Person or Organization
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
2013.13.1
Description
Round red button. In the center "Amestoy / ATTORNEY GENERAL" is written in white. There is a thin green line underlining Amestoy.
Context
Made for one of Jeffrey Amestoy's campaign for Attorney General of Vermont.
Acquisition
Accession
2013.13
Made/Created
Date made
1985-1997
Dimensions
Diameter
2-1/8 in
Materials
Material
Metal
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Amestoy, Jeffrey Lee (b. 1946)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
2013.13.2
Description
Round white button with the blue inscription, "JOHN S. BURGESS U. S. CONGRESS", and a blue line crossing the center.
Context
Made for the 1974 campaign of Republican John S Burgess in his bid to represent Vermont in Congress. He lost to Republican Jim Jeffords in the primary and Jeffords went on to win the election.
Burgess previously ran for attorney general in 1962 and lost in the Republican primary. He was elected Lieutenant Governor in 1970 and re-elected in 1972.
Burgess previously ran for attorney general in 1962 and lost in the Republican primary. He was elected Lieutenant Governor in 1970 and re-elected in 1972.
Acquisition
Accession
2013.13
Made/Created
Date made
1974
Dimensions
Diameter
7/8 in
Materials
Material
Metal
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Burgess, John S. (1920-2007)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
2013.13.3
Description
Round red button. In the center is a yellow stripe with the word "GARLAND" written in it in red. Printed along edge in yellow letters is the label "Garland for Senate Campaign Committee Horn Co., Phila., PA 19126".
Context
Made for the senatorial campaign of Margaret "Peg" Garland. Margaret P. Garland was the Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor in 1980, and lost to Democrat Madeleine Kunin.
Acquisition
Accession
2013.13
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Horn Company
Dimensions
Diameter
1-1/8 in
Materials
Material
Metal
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Garland, Margaret P. (1922-2003)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Burlington
City
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Web Links and URLs
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
2013.13.4
Description
Round blue button with the white inscription, "JIM Gilson for MAYOR".
Context
Made for the campaign of Republican Jim Gilson for mayor of Burlington in 1983. He lost to Independent Bernie Sanders. Judith Stephany was the Democratic candidate.
Acquisition
Accession
2013.13
Made/Created
Date made
1983
Dimensions
Diameter
1-3/4 in
Materials
Material
Metal
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Gilson, James S. (1943-2009)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Burlington
City
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
2013.13.6
Description
Round green button with the white inscription, "HOGAN FOR CONGRESS".
Acquisition
Accession
2013.13
Dimensions
Diameter
1-3/8 in
Materials
Material
Metal
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Hogan, Cornelius (1942-2018)
Person or Organization
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
2013.13.7
Description
Small round red and blue button with the white inscription, "NIXON LODGE". The words are separated by a white stripe with blue five-point stars. The side edge has a manufacturers marks saying, "Green Duck Co., Chicago".
Context
Republican Richard M. Nixon (1913-1994) ran for the U.S. Presidency in 1960 with Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr. (1902-1985) as his running mate for Vice President. He lost to Democrat John F. Kennedy.
Acquisition
Accession
2013.13
Made/Created
Date made
1959-1960
Dimensions
Diameter
3/4 in
Materials
Material
Metal
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Nixon, Richard Milhous (1913-1994)
Person or Organization
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
2013.13.8
Description
Round blue button with the white inscription, "DOUG RACINE Lt. Governor".
Context
Made for one of the campaigns of Democrat Doug Racine for Lieutenant Governor of Vermont. He served in that position from 1997-2003.
Acquisition
Accession
2013.13
Made/Created
Date made
1997-2003
Dimensions
Diameter
1-3/4 in
Materials
Material
Metal
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Racine, Douglas (b. 1952)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
2013.13.9
Description
Round white button with two blue lines crossing the center. The lines bisect an image of an elephant that is blue with white stars on the top and red on the bottom (the symbol of the Republican Party). Within the lines is the blue inscription, "ROLAND SEWARD", and the inscription, "for NATIONAL COMMITTEEMAN" rings the bottom edge of the button.
Context
Made for the campaign of Roland Quincy Seward for Republican national committeeman of Vermont.
Seward, of East Wallingford, was Republican party chair from 1961-63 and a Republican national committeeman from 1972-77 and was selected again in 1984, a year before his death from cancer in 1985.
Seward, of East Wallingford, was Republican party chair from 1961-63 and a Republican national committeeman from 1972-77 and was selected again in 1984, a year before his death from cancer in 1985.
Acquisition
Accession
2013.13
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1960
Dimensions
Diameter
2-1/4 in
Materials
Material
Metal
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Seward, Roland (1917-1985)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
2013.13.10
Description
Round green button with the yellow inscription, "SEC OF Thomas STATE".
Context
Made for the campaign of Republican Richard Thomas (1937-1991) for Vermont Secretary of State. He served four terms from 1968-1977, and then lost to Democrat James Guest when he ran for re-election in 1976. He also ran unsuccessfully for Congress in 1971, losing in a Republican primary.
Acquisition
Accession
2013.13
Made/Created
Date made
1968-1976
Dimensions
Diameter
1 in
Materials
Material
Metal
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Thomas, Richard C. (1937-1991)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
2013.13.11
Description
Round white button with the inscription, "Evslin U.S. Senate". The first word is green, and the rest is white over a green strip.
Context
Made for the unsuccessful senatorial campaign of Tom Evslin in 1980. He came in third in the Republican primary. The winner, Stewart Ledbetter, lost to Democrat Patrick Leahy in the general election.
Acquisition
Accession
2013.13
Made/Created
Date made
1979-1980
Dimensions
Diameter
2-1/8 in
Materials
Material
Metal
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Evslin, Tom I. (b. 1943)
Person or Organization
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
2013.13.12
Description
Round white button with black border and the black inscription, "TOM EVLIN 1980 U.S. SENATE".
Context
Made for the unsuccessful senatorial campaign of Tom Evslin in 1980. He came in third in the Republican primary. The winner, Stewart Ledbetter, lost to Democrat Patrick Leahy in the general election.
Acquisition
Accession
2013.13
Made/Created
Date made
1979-1980
Dimensions
Diameter
2-1/4 in
Materials
Material
Metal
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Evslin, Tom I. (b. 1943)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
2013.13.13
Description
Round button that is white on the top half and red on the bottom half. The upper has the blue inscription "HACKETT" and the lower has the white inscription "BURGESS". A maker's mark along the edge reads "RUSSELL Badge Mfg., Wakefield, Mass."
Context
Made to support Republican Luther Hackett for Governor and Republican John Burgess for Lieutenant Governor, 1972. Hackett lost to Democrat Tom Salmon. Burgess was re-elected to his second term as lieutenant governor, having first been elected in 1970. In 1974 he ran for the U.S. House of Representatives, but lost in the Republican primary. He had also run unsuccessfully for attorney general in 1962, losing in the primary.
Acquisition
Accession
2013.13
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Russell Badge Manufacturing Company
Date made
1972
Dimensions
Diameter
1-3/4 in
Materials
Material
Metal
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Hackett, Luther Chaffee (1911-2008), Burgess, John S. (1920-2007), Hackett, Luther Frederick (1933-2018)
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
2013.13.14
Description
Round white button with the blue inscription, "VOTE MULLIN U.S. SENATE".
Context
Made for the 1980 U.S. senatorial campaign of Republican James E. Mullin. He came in second to Stewart Ledbetter, who subsequently lost to Democrat Patrick Leahy in the general election.
Acquisition
Accession
2013.13
Dimensions
Diameter
1-1/4 in
Materials
Material
Metal
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Mullin, James E.
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
2013.13.15
Description
Round blue button with the white inscription "MADELINE". There is a maker's mark along the edge that reads, "J. Freides Co., Mamaroneck, NY 10543".
Context
Though it is unclear which Madeline this button was made for, it could be Madeline Harwood of Madeline Manahan. Madeline Harwood went for the U.S. House in 1974 but lost in the Republican primary. She ran for state representative from Bennnington-Rutland 2 and won in 1988, but lost her bid for re-election in 1990. Madeline Manahan was a Democrat elected as state representative from the Franklin-2 district in 1994 and 1996.
Acquisition
Accession
2013.13
Made/Created
Date made
1979-1991
Dimensions
Diameter
1-1/2 in
Materials
Material
Metal
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
2000.28
Description
Round white campaign button with the blue words, "CRAIG for GOVERNOR".
Context
William G. Craig ran against Richard Snelling in the Republican gubernatorial primary election in 1976 and lost.
Acquisition
Accession
2000.28
Materials
Material
Metal, Plastic
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Craig, William G.
Person or Organization
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
2003.89.13
Description
A white political campaign button with blue lettering that says, "Mike Bernhardt for governor 90."
Context
Mike Bernhardt, a Republican from Windham County, ran for governor in 1988 and lost to Democrat Madeleine Kunin. Despite what this pin says, Bernhardt did not run for governor in 1990, he ran for Lieutenant governor and lost to Democrat Howard Dean. He had previously served a term in the Vermont House of Representatives (87-88) and tried to return to the House in 1992, but lost in the Republican primary.
Acquisition
Accession
2003.89
Made/Created
Date made
1990
Dimensions
Diameter
2 in
Materials
Material
Metal
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Bernhardt, Michael
Person or Organization
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
2000.43.2
Description
Round metal button with a full-color copperplate image of a clover flower and the words, "FOR GOVERNOR / JOHN A. MEAD".
Context
Produced for the successful 1910 gubernatorial campaign of John Abner Mead.
Acquisition
Accession
2000.43
Made/Created
Date made
1910
Materials
Material
Metal
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Mead, John Abner (1841-1920)
Person or Organization
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
2016.59.3
Description
Round campaign pin for James Hartness, for governor. Text on pin reads: HARTNESS FOR GOVERNOR. Dark lettering on a white background.
Context
JAMES HARTNESS (1861-1934) was born in Schenectady, New York and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. At the age of sixteen, he learned to be a machinist, and ultimately settled in Springfield, Vermont, where he began working at the Jones and Lamson Machine Company as a superintendent and rose to become president in 1900. Well known nationally as an engineer and inventor, he perfected the flat turret lathe, which made Springfield the chief manufacturer of that lathe in the world, and over the years he received numerous honorary degrees and awards for his contributions to tool design. In addition, he was an officer of various scientific organizations, including president of the American Engineering Council, a position in which he focused on commercial aviation. From 1915 until 1921 he served on the State Board of Education. During World War I he was Federal Food Administrator for Vermont. An airplane enthusiast and licensed pilot, he was also appointed to the Inter-Allied Aircraft Standardization Commission in London and Paris. As governor (1921-1923), Hartness favored agricultural and industrial development in Vermont. He was an advocate of women’s participation in public affairs, and during his administration, the first woman was elected to the Vermont legislature. He did not seek reelection after one term but instead returned to his business affairs. He died at his home in Springfield.
Acquisition
Accession
2016.59
Made/Created
Date made
1920-1921
Dimensions
Diameter
7/8 in
Materials
Material
Metal, Paper, Plastic
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Hartness, James (1861-1934)
Person or Organization
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
1992.87.5
Description
Round white metal button with the blue inscription, "Mallary of Vermont".
Context
Produced for one of the congressional campaigns of Richard Mallary (1929-2011), a Republican. He was a successful candidate for the state House and Senate and later for the U.S. House of Representatives. He ran for the U.S. Senate in 1974, losing to Democrat Patrick Leahy.
Acquisition
Accession
1992.87
Made/Created
Date made
1971-1974
Dimensions
Diameter
1-1/2 in
Materials
Material
Metal
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Mallary, Richard W. (1929-2011)
Person or Organization
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
1976.36.2
Description
Round white button printed with an American flag at the top and the inscription, "BUCKLEY LIEUTENANT-GOVERNOR" in red and blue beneath.
Context
Produced for the successful 1975 campaign of T. Garry Buckley for Lieutenant Governor of Vermont.
Acquisition
Accession
1976.36
Made/Created
Date made
1975
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Buckley, T. Garry
Person or Organization
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
2022.5.10
Description
Round metal button with the inscription, "VOTE Liz McLoughlin FOR Brattleboro Select Board Pragmatic. Optimistic. Wise. POW!"
Acquisition
Accession
2022.5
Made/Created
Date made
2019
Materials
Material
Metal
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
McLoughlin, Elizabeth S.
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Brattleboro
Town
Windham County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
1992.87.6
Description
Small, white metal button with a green-tone image of a man in glasses in the center and the words, "For governor Roger MacBride" on the perimeter in green lettering.
Context
Produced for the unsuccessful gubernatorial campaign of Roger MacBride in 1964.
Acquisition
Accession
1992.87
Made/Created
Date made
1964
Dimensions
Diameter
1 in
Materials
Material
Metal
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
MacBride, Roger (1929-1995)
Person or Organization
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
2011.70.1
Description
Round orange pin. Written in the center of the pin, in black, are the words "Fred for / U.S. Senate / from / Vermont". A maker's mark is stamped on the back and reads, "BADGE-A-MINIT / 1-800-223-4103".
Context
Made for the campaign of Fred Tuttle for US Senate in 1998.
Acquisition
Accession
2011.70
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Badge-a-Minit
Date made
1998
Dimensions
Depth
1/4 in
Diameter
2-1/4 in
Materials
Material
Plastic, Metal
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Tuttle, Frederick Herman (1919-2003)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
2005.9.16
Description
A campaign pin for Richard W. Mallary, in the race for United States Senate of 1974. The button's upper half has a white background with blue lettering that reads, "I say what I think." The lower half of the button has a red background with white text that reads, "Mallary for Senate." On the lower edge of the button in white text is the maker's name. The pin was made by Votes Unlimited of Ferndale, NY. The button itself is steel with a copper pin.
Context
Richard Mallory, (1929-2011)
He was a graduate of Bradford Academy and Dartmouth College, ran a dairy farm for 20 years, then moved into politics and government.
In 1961, he began his rise through Vermont politics. He served eight years in the Vermont House, two of them as speaker. He moved on to the state Senate and then won election to Congress, where he served for two terms.
Mallary lost a U.S. Senate election to Patrick Leahy in 1974. He served in the Cabinet and in other positions under three governors. In 1999, he decided to run again for a seat in Vermont’s House. He won and served four more years.
Besides his long political career, Mallary also was an executive at a bank, two different utilities and a heating company. He was vice president of Central Vermont Public Service Corp. and president of Vermont Electric Power Corp., which oversees transmission lines throughout the state.
He was a graduate of Bradford Academy and Dartmouth College, ran a dairy farm for 20 years, then moved into politics and government.
In 1961, he began his rise through Vermont politics. He served eight years in the Vermont House, two of them as speaker. He moved on to the state Senate and then won election to Congress, where he served for two terms.
Mallary lost a U.S. Senate election to Patrick Leahy in 1974. He served in the Cabinet and in other positions under three governors. In 1999, he decided to run again for a seat in Vermont’s House. He won and served four more years.
Besides his long political career, Mallary also was an executive at a bank, two different utilities and a heating company. He was vice president of Central Vermont Public Service Corp. and president of Vermont Electric Power Corp., which oversees transmission lines throughout the state.
Acquisition
Accession
2005.9
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Votes Unlimited
Date made
1974
Dimensions
Width
3/16 in
Diameter
2-3/16 in
Materials
Material
Steel, Copper, Paper
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Mallary, Richard W. (1929-2011)
Person or Organization
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
2022.5.11
Description
Round white button. There is a blue ring around the edge of the pin that has a break in the center of the pin due to the word "MEYER" that is written in red. Along the top edge of the button, in the blue, "RE-ELECT" is written in white. Along the bottom edge of the button, in the blue, "CONGRESS" in written in white. In the center of the pin above MEYER is a stamped logo and the year 36 and below MEYER is "TO" written in blue.
Acquisition
Accession
2022.5
Materials
Material
Metal
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Meyer, William Henry (1914-1983)
Person or Organization
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
2005.9.22
Description
The background for the button is blue, with white lettering that reads, "Burgess is best." On the lower edge of the button has white lettering that reads, "Alan S. Frignon, Treas, Box 1776, Montpelier, VT." The itself button is metal with a cooper pin.
Context
John Burgess (1920-2007) was a Brattleboro attorney. He ran for Attorney General in 1962 but lost in the Republican primary. He ran for lieutenant governor in 1970 and won, and served two terms. He made a bid in 1976 to represent Vermont in the House of Representatives, but lost in the Republican primary to Jim Jeffords.
Acquisition
Accession
2005.9
Made/Created
Date made
1970-1972
Dimensions
Width
3/16 in
Diameter
1-1/8 in
Materials
Material
Metal, Copper
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Burgess, John S. (1920-2007)
Person or Organization
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
2010.11.44
Description
Round white pin. In the center, written in cursive, is "Madeleine!" in red.
Context
Produced for one of the gubernatorial campaigns of Madeleine Kunin
Acquisition
Accession
2010.11
Made/Created
Date made
1973-1991
Dimensions
Diameter
1-3/4 in
Materials
Material
Metal
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Kunin, Madeleine May (b. 1933)
Person or Organization
Web Links and URLs
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
2010.11.45
Description
Round blue button with the white inscription, “Pat Leahy U.S. Senate”.
Context
Produced for one of the senatorial campaigns of Patrick Leahy.
Acquisition
Accession
2010.11
Made/Created
Date made
1975
Dimensions
Diameter
1-3/8 in
Materials
Material
Metal
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Leahy, Patrick Joseph (b. 1940)
Person or Organization
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
2010.11.47
Description
White campaign button with the red inscription, "Another Vermonter for Kunin".
Context
Produced for one of Madeline Kunin's campaigns for Governor of Vermont, 1985-1991.
Acquisition
Accession
2010.11
Made/Created
Date made
1985-1991
Dimensions
Diameter
1-3/4 in
Materials
Material
Metal
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Kunin, Madeleine May (b. 1933)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
1986.24.1
Description
A small green and white campaign pin with the name, "Babbitt" in green letters on the white top half of the pin, and "for governor" in white letters on the green lower half.
Context
Frederick H. Babbitt (1859-1931) was a businessman in Bellows Falls who served as Senate President Pro Temp 1912-13 and made a run for governor in 1920. He lost in the Republican primary to James Hartness. Source: Wikipedia as of 11/4/2020.
Acquisition
Accession
1986.24
Made/Created
Manufacturer
The Whitehead & Hoag Co.
Date made
1920
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Babbit, Frederick H. (1859-1931)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Bellows Falls
Village
Rockingham
Town
Windham County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
1992.87.7
Description
Small, white, round button with blue lettering. "SIMPSON" is printed and underlined in the center of the pin. Along the top edge "GOOD ROADS" is printed and along the bottom edge "ECONOMY" is printed.
Context
A campaign pin for W. Arthur Simpson (1888-) of Lyndon, who ran for governor four times -- 1930, 1932, 1944 and 1960 -- and lost each time in the Republican primary. One of his campaign promises was to improve roads, pave roads and provide funding for rural roads without raising taxes. He served in the Legislature and served as on the social welfare commission and the state highway board and was well-liked by Democratic as well as Republican politicians.
Acquisition
Accession
1992.87
Made/Created
Date made
1930-1960
Dimensions
Diameter
1/2 in
Materials
Material
Metal
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Simpson, Wilder Arthur
Person or Organization
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
2022.5.12
Description
Round yellow button with the black inscription, "MOSHOVETIS BELONGS IN THE SENATE".
Acquisition
Accession
2022.5
Materials
Material
Metal
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Moshovetis, Harold D.
Person or Organization
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
1995.26.2
Description
Small round button with the words, "FOR / BRANON / GOVERNOR" (Branon for Governor). Branon is blue on a white horizontal stripe across the center of the button. The other words on white on blue, flanking the stripe.
Context
Produced for the 1954 or 1956 of E. Frank Branon for Governor of Vermont.
Acquisition
Accession
1995.26
Made/Created
Date made
1954-1956
Dimensions
Diameter
1 in
Materials
Material
Metal
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
2011.70.4
Description
Round red button with the white inscription, "Bernie '92". In tiny white letters around under side of edge is the inscription, "SANDERS FOR CONGRESS BOX 391, BURLINGTON, VT 05402 DONNELLY/COLT BUTTONS 203-455-9621"
Context
Made for Bernie Sanders' campaign for the US House of Representatives in 1992. In that election he defeated Republican Tim Philbin and Democrat Lewis Young.
Acquisition
Accession
2011.70
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Donnelly/Colt Progressive Resources
Date made
1992
Dimensions
Depth
1/4 in
Diameter
1-3/8 in
Materials
Material
Metal
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Sanders, Bernard (b. 1941)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Burlington
City
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
2011.70.5
Description
Round blue button with three green mountains across the bottom quarter. It has the white inscription, "Susan Sweetser FOR CONGRESS" on the blue, and "'96" on the mountains. In tiny print along the reverse edge of the top is the inscription, "PD. FOR BY SWEETSER '96 COMM. 139 MAIN STREET MONTPELIER, VERMONT 05602 (802) 229-1996".
Context
Made for Republican Susan Sweetser's unsuccessful campaign for US House of Representatives in 1996. She lost to Bernie Sanders, the independent incumbent. Jack Long, a Democrat, was also on the ballot.
Sweetser had previously served two terms in the Vermont Senate as one of six senators from Chittenden County. She tried to return to the state senate in 1998, but failed to make the cut.
Sweetser had previously served two terms in the Vermont Senate as one of six senators from Chittenden County. She tried to return to the state senate in 1998, but failed to make the cut.
Acquisition
Accession
2011.70
Made/Created
Date made
1996
Dimensions
Depth
1/4 in
Diameter
2-1/4 in
Materials
Material
Metal, Plastic
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Sweetser, Susan W. (b. 1958)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
2011.70.6
Description
Round white button with the blue inscription, "JACK LONG '96 Democrat for Congress.
Context
Made for the unsuccessful campaign of Jack Long for US House of Representatives in 1996.
Acquisition
Accession
2011.70
Made/Created
Date made
1996
Dimensions
Depth
1/4 in
Diameter
2-1/4 in
Materials
Material
Plastic, Metal
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
2011.70.7
Description
Round white button with the green inscription "Bill Gray U.S. SENATE". There is a small maker's logo at the bottom center.
Context
Made for the unsuccessful senatorial campaign of Democrat Bill Gray in 1988. He lost to Republican Jim Jeffords.
Acquisition
Accession
2011.70
Made/Created
Date made
1988
Dimensions
Depth
1/4 in
Diameter
2-1/4 in
Materials
Material
Metal, Plastic
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Gray, William B. (1942-1994)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
2011.70.10
Description
Round white button. Along the top edge of the button are the words "TAKE BACK VERMONT" printed in blue. In the center there is an image of the Republican elephant, top half blue with three white stars and the bottom half red, and the word "VOTE" written in red directly beneath the elephant. Along the bottom edge "REPUBLICAN" is written in red.
Context
Made for the 2000 election in opposition to Civil Unions.
Acquisition
Accession
2011.70
Made/Created
Date made
2000
Dimensions
Depth
1/4 in
Diameter
2-3/8 in
Materials
Material
Metal, Plastic
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Republican Party
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
2011.70.11
Description
Round white button. In the center of the pin is a light-green silhouette of an evergreen tree. Written on top of the tree are the words "Hogan / for / Governor" in dark green. Along the bottom edge of the button, in very tiny print are the words "Paid for by Hogan for Governor, P.O. Box 466, Barre, VT Douglas Hull, Treasurer" in dark green.
Context
Made for the unsuccessful gubernatorial campaign of Cornelius "Con" Hogan in 2002. He ran as an independent, having previously identified as a Republican. The Republican candidate and eventual winner was Jim Douglas with 103,436 votes. The Democrat, Doug Racine, received 97,565 votes and Hogan received 22,353.
Acquisition
Accession
2011.70
Made/Created
Date made
2002
Dimensions
Depth
1/4 in
Diameter
2-1/4 in
Materials
Material
Metal, Plastic
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Hogan, Cornelius (1942-2018)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
2011.70.12
Description
Round white button with a narrow green border. In the center of the pin is a color photograph of a man in an indigenous American feathered war bonnet. Around the top half of the image is the inscription "HOMER ST. FRANCIS" in red. Along the bottom of the image is the inscription "FOR GOVERNOR" in blue. The button is formed by two sheets of plastic sandwiching a round piece of paper.
Context
Made for the gubernatorial campaign of Homer St. Francis in 1990, but the Vermont Secretary of State doesn't list him as a candidate in any primary or the general election that year. In fact, he isn't listed as a candidate in any election in that state database.
Acquisition
Accession
2011.70
Made/Created
Date made
1990
Ethnography
Culture/Tribe
Abenaki, Native American
Dimensions
Depth
1/4 in
Diameter
2-1/2 in
Materials
Material
Plastic, Metal
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
St. Francis, Homer (1935-2001)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Swanton
Town
Franklin County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
2011.70.13
Description
Round yellow button with the green inscription, "JIM MILNE Secretary of State". There is a maker's mark on the back reading, "Badg-a-Minit 1-800-223-4103".
Context
Made for the campaign of Jim Milne for Secretary of State.
Acquisition
Accession
2011.70
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Badge-a-Minit
Date made
1994-1999
Dimensions
Depth
1/4 in
Diameter
2-3/8 in
Materials
Material
Metal, Plastic
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Milne, James F. (b. 1950)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Barre City
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
2011.70.14
Description
Round red button with the white inscription, "MENDICINO FOR SECRETARY OF STATE".
Context
Made for the campaign of Jane Daley Mendicino for Secretary of State in 1994. She ran in the Republican primary and lost to Jim Milne who went on to win the election, defeating Democrat Don Hooper.
Jane Mendicino of Essex Junction served four terms in the Vermont House of Representatives before her run for Secretary of State. She was first elected in 1986.
Jane Mendicino of Essex Junction served four terms in the Vermont House of Representatives before her run for Secretary of State. She was first elected in 1986.
Acquisition
Accession
2011.70
Made/Created
Date made
1994
Dimensions
Depth
1/4 in
Diameter
2-3/8 in
Materials
Material
Plastic, Metal
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Mendicino, Jane Daley
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Essex Junction
Village
Essex
Town
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
2011.70.15
Description
Round blue button with the light green inscription "DON HOOPER FOR Secretary of State 92." There are several horizontal lines running across the button.
Context
Made for the successful campaign of Democrat Don Hooper for Secretary of State in 1992. Hooper, of Brookfield, Vermont, had previously served in the in the Vermont House of Representatives for four terms. He ran for re-election in 1994, but lost to Republican Jim Milne.
Acquisition
Accession
2011.70
Made/Created
Date made
1992
Dimensions
Depth
1/4 in
Diameter
2-3/8 in
Materials
Material
Metal, Plastic
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Hooper, Donald M. (b. 1945)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
2011.70.16
Description
Round white button with the green inscription, "POIRIER For State Senate"
Context
Made for the one of Paul Poirier's campaigns for Vermont state senate. Poirier, of Barre, Vermont, ran many times for the state legislature, starting with an unsuccessful bid for a House seat in 1986. He ran several times for the state senate in the early 1990s without success, but won election to the House in 1996 and again in 1998. He tried again for the state senate in 2000 and lost. He tried unsuccessfully to return to the House in 2006 but was successful in 2008, winning re-election in 2010, 2012 and 2014 before losing in 2016.
Acquisition
Accession
2011.70
Made/Created
Date made
2000
Dimensions
Depth
1/4 in
Diameter
2-1/4 in
Materials
Material
Plastic, Metal
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Poirier, Paul N. (b. 1948)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
2011.70.18
Description
Round red button with the white inscription, "I'm For CONNIE". The first two words are in a script-style font.
Context
Made for the campaign of Connie Johnson for Vermont representative.
Acquisition
Accession
2011.70
Dimensions
Depth
1/4 in
Diameter
1-3/8 in
Materials
Material
Metal, Plastic
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Johnson, Connie
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Barre City
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
2011.70.19
Description
Blue button with the white inscription, "Elect CPA BOB THORN Auditor". The pin is formed to two pieces of clear plastic surrounding a round piece of paper. There is a white sticker on the back with the address of the manufacturer and the handwritten inscription, "Jim, Thanks for all of your help. Bob".
Context
Made for the campaign of Bob Thorn for Auditor of Vermont. Given by him to Jim Milne.
Robert Thorn was the Republican candidate for auditor in 1994, but lost to Democrat Edward Flanagan.
Robert Thorn was the Republican candidate for auditor in 1994, but lost to Democrat Edward Flanagan.
Acquisition
Accession
2011.70
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Mugshots
Date made
1985-1995
Dimensions
Diameter
3-3/16 in
Materials
Material
Plastic, Paper
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Milne, James F. (b. 1950), Thorn, Robert
Related Places
Place
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
1965.14.19
Description
Small red, white and blue political campaign pin with the names “Willkie and McNary” printed in blue on the white bar in the middle.
Context
Wendell Lewis Willkie received the Republican nomination for president in 1940 and chose Oregon Senator Charles McNary as his vice presidential running mate. This pair challenged Franklin D. Roosevelt, a Democrat seeking his third term, and his running mate, Henry Wallace.
Acquisition
Accession
1965.14
Dimensions
Diameter
3/4 in
Materials
Material
Metal
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Willkie, Wendell Lewis (1892-1944), McNary, Charles (1933-1944)
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
1981.42
Description
Round metal button with a green border around a red-white-and-blue striped center printed with the words, "HOME TOWN COOLIDGE CLUB PLYMOUTH VERMONT" and a photograph of Calvin Coolidge.
Context
Coolidge, a Republican, became President of the United States in 1923 at the death of Warren Harding and was elected to a four-year-term the following year.
Acquisition
Accession
1981.42
Made/Created
Manufacturer
The Whitehead & Hoag Co.
Dimensions
Diameter
1-1/4 in
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Home Town Coolidge Club, Coolidge, Calvin (1872-1933)
Related Places
Place
Plymouth
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
1992.65.1
Description
White metal campaign button with blue and red letters that says "Bush" at the top and "Quayle" underneath with two red stripes and three blue stars in the middle between the names and a blue "92" at the bottom.
Context
Produced to promote the unsuccessful 1992 reelection campaign of George H. W. Bush and Dan Quayle for US President and Vice-President.
Acquisition
Accession
1992.65
Made/Created
Date made
1992
Dimensions
Diameter
1-1/4 in
Materials
Material
Metal
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Bush, George Herbert Walker (b. 1924), Quayle, James Danforth (b. 1947)
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
2022.5.13
Description
Round white button with the blue inscription, "Raiche GOVERNOR".
Acquisition
Accession
2022.5
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
2021.24.4
Description
Round white metal button printed with an image of a brown marijuana leaf and the inscription, "HEMP for VICTORY Vote Grassroots!"
Context
Made to promote the Grassroots Party, who campaigned for the legalization of marijuana in Vermont
Acquisition
Accession
2021.24
Made/Created
Date made
circa 2000
Materials
Material
Metal
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Grassroots Party
Person or Organization
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
1988.28.16
Description
Round, metal button. The button is solid red with "BERNIE" written in white in the center and "'86" in white beneath.
Context
Produced for the 1986 campaign of Bernie Sanders for mayor of Burlington, Vermont
Acquisition
Accession
1988.28
Made/Created
Date made
1986
Dimensions
Diameter
1-3/8 in
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Sanders, Bernard (b. 1941)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Burlington
City
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
1988.28.17
Description
Blue campaign pin with white lettering that reads, "Leahy '86."
Context
Produced for Patrick Leahy’s third campaign for US Senator.
Acquisition
Accession
1988.28
Made/Created
Date made
1986
Dimensions
Diameter
1-1/2 in
Materials
Material
Metal
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Leahy, Patrick Joseph (b. 1940)
Person or Organization
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
1988.28.22
Description
Round burgundy button with the white inscription, "Bernie '88".
Context
Produced for the 1988 campaign of Bernie Sanders for Mayor of Burlington, Vermont
Acquisition
Accession
1988.28
Made/Created
Date made
1988
Dimensions
Diameter
1-1/2 in
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Sanders, Bernard (b. 1941)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Burlington
City
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
1988.28.23
Description
Round white metal button with the black inscription, "ANDERSON of ILLINOIS for PRESIDENT". There are two wavy red stripes before the second line.
Context
Produced for the unsuccessful 1980 presidential campaign of John B. Anderson.
Acquisition
Accession
1988.28
Made/Created
Date made
1980
Dimensions
Diameter
2-1/4 in
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Anderson, John Bayard (1922-2017)
Person or Organization
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
2022.5.14
Description
Round red button with the white inscription, "Scott Williams U.S. REPRESENTATIVE".
Acquisition
Accession
2022.5
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
1989.32.1a-b
Description
Button and Membership card. Pin has an image of Calvin Coolidge on the left, the words "Home Town" at the top in white in a red background, the words, "Coolidge Club" in green in a white background in the center right, and the words, "Plymouth, Vermont" in white on a blue background at the bottom. The pin has a green rim. The pin is accompanied by a card that said it was for a charter member of the Home Town Coolidge Club.
Context
Coolidge, a Republican, became President of the United States in 1923 at the death of Warren Harding and was elected to a four-year-term the following year.
Acquisition
Accession
1989.32
Materials
Material
Metal, Paper
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Coolidge, Calvin (1872-1933), Home Town Coolidge Club
Related Places
Place
Plymouth
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
1990.10.1
Description
White political button with the blue words, "Mike Bernhardt for lieutenant governor."
Context
Michael Bernhardt of Londonderry served as a Republican representative in the Vermont House from 1981-1988, including two terms as Republican House leader. He was the Republican candidate for governor in 1988, losing to incumbent Democrat Madeleine Kunin. He ran for lieutenant governor (again as a Republican) in 1990 but lost to Democrat Howard Dean.
Acquisition
Accession
1990.10
Made/Created
Date made
1990
Dimensions
Diameter
2-1/4 in
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Bernhardt, Michael
Person or Organization
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
2015.37.8
Description
This dark blue campaign button/pin with yellow letters spelling DALEY
Context
John J. Daley served as Mayor of Rutland City from 1961 through 1965 and again in 1981-1982. He served two terms as Lieutenant Governor (1965-1969) with Philip Hoff as Governor, and ran for Governor in 1968, losing to Deane C. Davis. He served two terms in the House of Representatives in 1991-1994, representing Rutland City.
Acquisition
Accession
2015.37
Made/Created
Date made
1965-1994
Dimensions
Depth
1/8 in
Diameter
1-1/2 in
Circumference
4-5/8 in
Materials
Material
Metal
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Daley, John J. (1923-2000)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Rutland
City
Rutland County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
2021.24.5
Description
Round white metal button printed with an image of a bald eagle carrying a United States flag and a large marijuana leaf. The image is surrounded by the inscription, "LANE for President / 2000 Grassroots Party".
Context
Made to promote the unsuccessful 2000 campaign of Vermonter Dennis Lane for President of the United States.
Acquisition
Accession
2021.24
Materials
Material
Metal
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Grassroots Party, Lane, Dennis (1947-2013)
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
1992.87.10
Description
White political pin with big red letters for the words "Senior Power" and smaller, blue lettering for the words "For the President."
Context
One source suggests this pin was part of the Richard Nixon re-election campaign in 1972. "Senior Power" would be a reference to older voters, a demographic most likely to vote.
Acquisition
Accession
1992.87
Dimensions
Diameter
1-3/4 in
Materials
Material
Metal
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Nixon, Richard Milhous (1913-1994)
Person or Organization
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
1986.24.2
Description
Round metal button with the words, "AGAN FOR GOVERNOR", printed in blue on a white ground.
Context
Frank Walter Agan (1869-1934) was one of four Republicans vying for the party's nomination for governor in 1920. He lost to James Hartness who was subsequently elected governor. Agan had previously run for lieutenant governor in 1902 as the Local Option candidate, but lost to Zed Stanton, a Republican. Agan was in woolen mill manufacturing in Ludlow. He had two wives, Cora, who died in the late 1890s, and then Maria.
Acquisition
Accession
1986.24
Made/Created
Manufacturer
The Whitehead & Hoag Co.
Date made
1920
Dimensions
Diameter
7/8 in
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Agan, Frank W. (1868-1934)
Person or Organization
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
2022.5.3
Description
Round political button with the green inscription, "ELECT Ethel BROSNAHAN SIDE JUDGE".
Context
Ethel Brosnahan was the first woman side judge elected in Windham County, Vermont.
Acquisition
Accession
2022.5
Made/Created
Date made
1986
Materials
Material
Metal
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Brosnahan, Ethel Mae Rousseau (1927-2021)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Windham County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
1998.45.2
Description
White, round aluminum and plastic campaign button with dark blue lettering, "Re-elect Dan Davis State's Attorney."
Context
Dan Davis served as Windham County state's attorney from 1986-2007.
Acquisition
Accession
1998.45
Made/Created
Date made
1998
Dimensions
Diameter
3 in
Materials
Material
Aluminum, Plastic
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Davis, Dan
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Windham County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
1998.45.3
Description
Round, blue metal button with the white inscription, “Leahy ‘98”. Along the bottom edge is a small, white inscription reading, "Paid for by Leahy for U.S. Senator Committee."
Context
Produced for the the 1998 campaign of Patrick Leahy for US Senate.
Acquisition
Accession
1998.45
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Graphic Comunications International Union
Date made
1998
Dimensions
Diameter
1-1/4 in
Materials
Material
Aluminum, Plastic
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Leahy, Patrick Joseph (b. 1940)
Person or Organization
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
2021.24.6
Description
Round white metal button printed with an image of a bald eagle carrying a United States flag and a large marijuana leaf. The image is surrounded by the inscription, "DENNY LANE for President / 2000 Grassroots Party".
Context
Made to promote the unsuccessful 2000 campaign of Vermonter Dennis Lane for President of the United States.
Acquisition
Accession
2021.24
Made/Created
Date made
2000
Materials
Material
Metal
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Grassroots Party, Lane, Dennis (1947-2013)
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
1998.45.1
Description
Green, round aluminum and plastic campaign button with yellow lettering, "Dan Davis" (in upper case).
Context
Dan Davis served as Windham County state's attorney from 1986-2007.
Acquisition
Accession
1998.45
Made/Created
Date made
1986-2007
Dimensions
Diameter
3 in
Materials
Material
Aluminum, Plastic
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Davis, Dan
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Windham County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
2021.24.7
Description
Round white metal button. Printed in the center is an image of a bald eagle carrying a United States flag and a large marijuana leaf. Above the image are the words "DENNIS LANE / for / GOVERNOR" printed in black and below the image are the words "VT. GRASSROOTS / PARTY" also printed in black.
Context
Made to promote the unsuccessful 1994 or 1996 campaign of Dennis Lane for Governor of Vermont
Acquisition
Accession
2021.24
Made/Created
Date made
1994-1996
Materials
Material
Metal
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Lane, Dennis (1947-2013), Grassroots Party
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
1992.87.12
Description
White campaign pin with green and black lettering that reads, "Think HEJNY / THINK HEMP! / GOVERNOR / VT GRASSROOTS PARTY".
Context
Patricia Hejny was the Vermont Grassroots Party's gubernatorial candidate in 2002 and 2004. The winner in those two races was Republican Jim Douglas. The Vermont Grassroots Party was formed in 1994. Hejny advocated allowing farmers to grow hemp arguing it would safely replace throw-away plastic bags and cups.
Acquisition
Accession
1992.87
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Graphic Comunications International Union
Date made
2002-2004
Dimensions
Diameter
2 in
Materials
Material
Metal
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Hejney, Patricia, Grassroots Party
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
1992.87.16a
Description
Two political pins, identical except for their size. Each has a white background and a large red heart in which is written, "In your heart, you know he's right!"
Context
Produced for the unsuccessful 1964 presidential campaign of Barry Goldwater.
Acquisition
Accession
1992.87
Made/Created
Date made
1964
Dimensions
Diameter
3-1/4 in
Materials
Material
Metal
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Goldwater, Barry (1909-1998)
Person or Organization
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
2022.5.4
Description
Round, black-and-white button with the inscription, "ELECT BURGESS LT. GOV."
Context
Produced in support of John S. Burgess' campaign for Lieutenant Governor.
Acquisition
Accession
2022.5
Made/Created
Date made
1971
Materials
Material
Metal
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Burgess, John S. (1920-2007)
Person or Organization
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
2014.55.13
Description
Campaign pin, dark blue with a flag at top and BUSH/ CHENEY/ '04" in white letters below.
Context
George W. Bush and Dick Cheney were the Republican President and Vice President seeking re-election in 2004, having been elected to a first term in 2000. The pair defeated Democrats John Kerry and John Edwards.
Acquisition
Accession
2014.55
Made/Created
Date made
2004
Dimensions
Diameter
2-1/4 in
Materials
Material
Metal
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Bush, George Walker (b. 1946)
Person or Organization
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
1992.87.18
Description
Pink pin with green writing and a green star. The message on the pin says, "Ann Blackham, For NFRW Second Vice President."
Context
Produced for a campaign of Ann Blackham of Winchester, MA, for a top office in the National Federation of Republican Women.
Acquisition
Accession
1992.87
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Badge-a-Minit
Dimensions
Diameter
2-1/4 in
Materials
Material
Metal
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Blackham, Ann
Person or Organization
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
1994.21.1
Description
Round blue metal button with the white inscription, "DUMP KRAUSS".
Context
Matt Krauss was elected to the Vermont House of Representatives from Barre in 1988 and re-elected in 1990. He was a Republican. He was elected twice to the Vermont Senate -- in 1992 and again in 1994. This button was produced by a critic in his last run for the state senate in 1994.
Acquisition
Accession
1994.21
Made/Created
Date made
1994
Dimensions
Diameter
1-11/16 in
Materials
Material
Aluminum, Plastic
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Krauss, Matt
Person or Organization
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
1994.48
Description
Round white metal button with the inscription, "KERIN FOR REP".
Context
Produced for one of the campaigns of Karen Kerin.
Acquisition
Accession
1994.48
Dimensions
Diameter
2-1/4 in
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Kerin, Karen (1944-2014)
Person or Organization
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
1994.49
Description
"Bernie '94" pin; red background with white lettering. On the edge is "Sanders for Congress" and the address of his Burlington headquarters.
Context
Produced for the Bernie Sanders' successful 1994 campaign for reelection to the US Congress.
Acquisition
Accession
1994.49
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Colt Buttons
Date made
1994
Dimensions
Diameter
1-3/8 in
Materials
Material
Aluminum, Plastic
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Sanders, Bernard (b. 1941)
Person or Organization
Campaign Button
Name/Title
Campaign Button
Entry/Object ID
2022.5.5
Description
Round blue button with the white inscription, "VERMONT DEEN SENATE".
Context
Produced in support of the campaign of David L. Deen for Windham representative.
Acquisition
Accession
2022.5
Made/Created
Date made
1991
Materials
Material
Metal
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Deen, David L. (b. 1944]
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Windham County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Campaign Pin
Interpretative Labels
Label
Campaign Pin, 1925
Metal, silk
Gift of Harold G. Rugg, 1955.25
Vermonter Calvin Coolidge became President of the United States in 1923 when President Warren G. Harding died while in office. He ran in his own right in 1925 against Democrat John W. Davis and Progressive Robert LaFollette. His slogan, "Keep Cool and Keep Coolidge" promised stability and continuity. He won handily with 54 percent of the popular vote and 382 electoral votes.
Though Coolidge had spent most of his political career in Massachusetts -- serving in a variety of political offices including Governor -- his base of support in Vermont was strong and he won his home state with 78 percent of the vote. This pin speaks to that local pride, explicitly identifying Coolidge as a Vermonter and urging the reader to "elect him again."
Name/Title
Campaign Pin
Entry/Object ID
1955.25
Description
Pin with medallion suspended by a ribbon. The upper gilt pin has the Vermont state seal above a rectangular space with the word "Vermont" on it. Under that is a scroll saying "The Green Mountain State". The ribbon is red, white, and blue striped. The gilt medallion is round with a round photograph of Calvin Coolidge attached at the center front. Around the picture is text "Vermonter elect him again" and "President Calvin Coolidge".
Context
Produced for the re-election campaign of Calvin Coolidge for US President, 1925.
Acquisition
Accession
1955.25
Made/Created
Date made
1925
Dimensions
Width
1-7/8 in
Length
3-3/4 in
Diameter
5/16 in
Materials
Material
Metal, Silk
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Coolidge, Calvin (1872-1933)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Campaign Pin
Name/Title
Campaign Pin
Entry/Object ID
2000.12.32
Description
Gold-toned metal pin shaped like the letters "IKE".
Context
Worn by Louis Provost Peck of Montpelier, Vermont, as a member of the Montpelier Republican committee. "Ike" refers to Dwight D. Eisenhower.
Acquisition
Accession
2000.12
Made/Created
Date made
1952-1956
Dimensions
Height
7/8 in
Width
3/4 in
Materials
Material
Metal
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Provost, Louis Bartlett (1889-1955), Eisenhower, Dwight David (1890-1969)
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Campaign Sign
Name/Title
Campaign Sign
Entry/Object ID
1996.46
Description
Blue and white sign that reads: "ELAINE ALFANO STATE REPRESENTATIVE." The sign is made up of a piece of waxed paperboard folded over a wire pole that has been squared off and then is pressed into the ground. The same information is on both sides of the sign.
Context
Produced to promote the 1996 campaign of Elaine Alfano for State Representative of Washington County district 2.
Acquisition
Accession
1996.46
Made/Created
Date made
1996
Dimensions
Height
30-1/2 in
Width
22-1/2 in
Materials
Material
Metal
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Alfano, Elaine C. Reisler
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Calais
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Campaign Sign
Name/Title
Campaign Sign
Entry/Object ID
1998.44.4
Description
Blue rectangular campaign sign that is outlined with a white line and fixed to a wooden post to carry in a rally. White letters reads, "DOUG RACINE/ Lieutenant Governor".
Acquisition
Accession
1998.44
Made/Created
Date made
1998
Dimensions
N/A
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Racine, Douglas (b. 1952)
Person or Organization
Campaign Sign
Interpretative Labels
Label
Campaign sign, 1992
Windham County
Plywood, paint
Gift of John H. Carnahan, 1999.51
This playful and unique campaign sign was created by some of Peter Shumlin's friends and neighbors in Putney for his first campaign for State Senate in 1992. Shumlin served in the Vermont Senate from 1993 to 2003 and 2007 to 2011. He left the senate upon his election as Vermont Governor in 2011.
Name/Title
Campaign Sign
Entry/Object ID
1999.51
Description
Wooden profile of a man cut from a piece of plywood and painted black. The man is shown with his head pushed slightly forward, a short haircut, and a large nose.
Context
These signs were placed anonymously throughout Windham County for Peter Shumlin's 1992 campaign for State Senate.
Acquisition
Accession
1999.51
Made/Created
Date made
1992-1999
Dimensions
Height
30-1/4 in
Width
22-1/2 in
Materials
Material
Wood
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Shumlin, Peter Elliot (b. 1956)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Putney
Town
Windham County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Campaign Sign
Name/Title
Campaign Sign
Entry/Object ID
1998.44.2
Description
Campaign sign on a wooden stake. The sign is printed with a black-and-white photograph of a woman from the shoulders up. She has short hair and glasses, and is shown smiling. The words, "A VISION FOR VERMONT IN THE 21st CENTURY," are printed at the top in red. The bottom reads, "BARBARA Snelling LT. GOVERNOR 98".
Context
Produced for Barbara Snelling's 1998 campaign for Lieutenant Governor of Vermont.
Acquisition
Accession
1998.44
Dimensions
Height
17 in
Width
11 in
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Snelling, Barbara W. (1928-2015)
Person or Organization
Campaign Sign
Name/Title
Campaign Sign
Entry/Object ID
1998.44.1
Description
White campaign sign printed in black with the words, "BILL DOYLE STATE SENATE".
Acquisition
Accession
1998.44
Dimensions
Height
14 in
Width
24 in
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Doyle, William T. (b. 1936)
Person or Organization
Campaign Sign
Name/Title
Campaign Sign
Entry/Object ID
1998.44.3
Description
Red campaign side on a wooden stake. It is printed with the white words, "Re-Elect ANN CUMMINGS/ SENATOR WASHINGTON COUNTY," in white letters. The sign is double-sided.
Acquisition
Accession
1998.44
Made/Created
Date made
1998
Dimensions
Height
22 in
Width
14 in
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Cummings, Ann E. (b. 1946)
Person or Organization
Campaign Sign
Name/Title
Campaign Sign
Entry/Object ID
1998.43
Description
Red campaign yard sign printed in white with the words, "Re-Elect Bernie" and a shooting star as the dot of the I.
Acquisition
Accession
1998.43
Dimensions
Height
14 in
Width
22 in
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Sanders, Bernard (b. 1941)
Person or Organization
Campaign Sign
Name/Title
Campaign Sign
Entry/Object ID
1998.42
Description
White campaign sign printed with a light blue rectangular field with white lettering that reads, "Re-elect REP. PAUL CILLO".
Acquisition
Accession
1998.42
Dimensions
Height
18 in
Width
24 in
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Cillo, Paul
Person or Organization
Campaign Sign
Name/Title
Campaign Sign
Entry/Object ID
2021.3.7
Description
White, rectangular yard sign with inscription, "VERMONTERS FOR BIDEN HARRIS" in blue. The hole in the D of Biden is in the shape of the state of Vermont. The E of Biden is formed by three horizontal red lines.
Context
Produced by the Vermont Democratic Party for the 2020 presidential election.
Acquisition
Accession
2021.3
Made/Created
Date made
2020
Dimensions
Height
16 in
Width
26 in
Materials
Material
Cardboard
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Biden, Joseph Robinette, Jr. (b. 1942), Harris, Kamala Devi (b. 1964)
Related Places
Place
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Campaign Sign
Name/Title
Campaign Sign
Entry/Object ID
2007.32.6
Description
White paperboard sign printed with the red inscription, "VOTE / GOOD SCHOOLS THE / [heart shape] / of Burlington / YES".
Acquisition
Accession
2007.32
Made/Created
Date made
2006
Dimensions
Width
11 in
Length
17 in
Materials
Material
Paperboard
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Burlington
City
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Campaign Sign
Name/Title
Campaign Sign
Entry/Object ID
2014.55.1
Description
White corrugated plastic sign with the words, "Randy Brock / Vermont State Auditor / www.randybrock.com" in large red and blue letters on both sides. There is a red lightning bolt beside the candidate's name. In small letters across the bottom are the words, "Paid for by Brock for Auditor, PO Box 910, Montpelier, VT - Chuck Verderber, Treasurer."
Context
Produced for the campaign of Randy Brock for Vermont State Auditor in 2005
Acquisition
Accession
2014.55
Made/Created
Date made
2004-2006
Dimensions
Height
18 in
Width
24 in
Depth
1/8 in
Materials
Material
Coroplast
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Brock, III, Randolph D. (b. 1943)
Person or Organization
Campaign Sign
Name/Title
Campaign Sign
Entry/Object ID
2014.55.2
Description
White corrugated plastic sign with the words "Martha Rainville FOR CONGRESS" in large green and blue letters across one side. The word "Rainville" is underlined by a blue shooting star. In a green rectangle at the bottom is the inscription, "www.MarthaRainville.com Paid for by Martha Rainville for Congress". A smaller, cardboard version of the sign with the same design is stapled to the reverse.
Context
Produced for Martha Rainville's unsuccessful campaign for Vermont State Representative in 2006
Acquisition
Accession
2014.55
Made/Created
Date made
2006
Dimensions
Height
18 in
Width
24 in
Depth
1/8 in
Materials
Material
Coroplast, Cardboard
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Rainville, Martha (b. 1958)
Person or Organization
Campaign Sign
Name/Title
Campaign Sign
Entry/Object ID
2014.55.3
Description
Corrugated plastic sign printed on both sides with a large green rectangle with the inscription, "BRIAN DUBIE GOVERNOR www.BrianDubie.com" in large white letters. The words, "PAID FOR BY FRIENDS OF BRIAN DUBIE P.O. BOX 133 ESSEX JUNCTION, VT 05453 KATE MITCHELL, TREASURER", run along the bottom edge in small letters.
Context
Made for the unsuccessful gubernatorial campaign of Brian Dubie in 2010
Acquisition
Accession
2014.55
Made/Created
Date made
2010
Dimensions
Height
18 in
Width
24 in
Depth
1/8 in
Materials
Material
Coroplast
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Dubie, Brian (b. 1959)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Essex Junction
Village
Essex
Town
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Campaign Sign
Name/Title
Campaign Sign
Entry/Object ID
2014.55.4
Description
White corrugated plastic yard sign printed on both sides with a blue silhouette of Camel's Hump Mountain over an orange side. The top right and bottom left corners of the image are rounded. Above the image is the inscription, "mark SNELLING For Lt. Governor www.nellingvermont.com" in white and orange letters.
Context
Made for Mark Snelling's unsuccessful 2010 campaign for Lieutenant Governor of Vermont
Acquisition
Accession
2014.55
Made/Created
Date made
2010
Dimensions
Height
18 in
Width
24 in
Depth
13 in
Materials
Material
Coroplast
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Snelling, Mark
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Starksboro
Town
Addison County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Campaign Sign
Name/Title
Campaign Sign
Entry/Object ID
2014.55.5
Description
White corrugated plastic sign printed on both sides in blue with the inscription, "Jim Black Vermont State Senate Lamoille County" in large letters across the center. The inscription is surrounded by blue-and-white stars, and there is a blue border around the sign. The words, "Paid for by Jim Black For Senate, David Jaqua Treasurer" are in small letters at the bottom right corner.
Context
Made to support Jim Black's unsuccessful 2006 or 2008 campaign for Vermont State Senate representing Lamoille County
Acquisition
Accession
2014.55
Made/Created
Date made
2006-2008
Dimensions
Height
18 in
Width
24 in
Depth
1/8 in
Materials
Material
Coroplast
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Black, Jim
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Lamoille County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Campaign Sign
Name/Title
Campaign Sign
Entry/Object ID
2014.55.6
Description
Round white corrugated plastic sign printed on both sides with the inscription, "Salmon CPA", within a green oval. The word "AUDITOR" arches beneath the oval, and the words, "Paid for by SFA, Mary Farino, Treas." ring the bottom edge is small letters.
Context
Made to support Tom Salmon's successful 2007 or 2013 campaign for Vermont Auditor of Accounts
Acquisition
Accession
2014.55
Made/Created
Date made
2007-2013
Dimensions
Depth
1/8 in
Diameter
22 in
Materials
Material
Coroplast
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Salmon, Thomas M. (b. 1963)
Person or Organization
Commemorative Plate
Name/Title
Commemorative Plate
Entry/Object ID
1999.50.63
Description
Clear glass plate with a wide border. The US Senate seal is engraved at the top of the border, and the signature of George D. Aiken is engraved at the bottom of the border.
Context
George Aiken represented Vermont in the US Senate from 1941 to 1975.
Acquisition
Accession
1999.50
Made/Created
Date made
1920-1935
Dimensions
Depth
1/2 in
Diameter
8 in
Materials
Material
Glass
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Coutts, Flora (1897-1983), Aiken, George David (1892-1984)
Commemorative Ribbon
Name/Title
Commemorative Ribbon
Entry/Object ID
2020.26.11a-b
Description
Button and ribbon attached to a yellow cardstock card. The button is brown plastic, and the ribbon is lime green. The card reads, "Mother's Day Peace Buttons" across the top. The sides read, "Mother's Day was first organized in 1872 in opposition to the Franco-Prussian War. Wear a peace button this mother's Day, symbolizing the caring commitment we hope to build in contrast to the havoc caused by pushing the nuclear button. SPONSORED BY THE BURLINGTON PEACE COALITION."
Context
Produced by the Burlington Peace Coalition in protest to nuclear warfare. Owned by Sarah Dopp in Burlington, Vermont.
Acquisition
Accession
2020.26
Materials
Material
Paper, Plastic
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Burlington Peace Coalition
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Burlington
City
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Counterpane
Interpretative Labels
Label
Amy Brackett Pike of Stowe, Vermont, is referred to in local histories as "Crazy Amy," and is said to have been diagnosed with "religious mania." Records indicate she spent only a short period at the Vermont Asylum in 1852, while she lived with and was cared for by her family through most of her adult life. This coverlet, embellished with extensive embroidered text of a religious and political nature, reveals the creator's disdain toward elected leaders and their perceived misuse of taxes and, most importantly, her desire to build a new temple dedicated to the Lord in her hometown of Stowe. While seemingly incoherent at first glance, upon closer reading it becomes clear that the text and few embroidered images on the coverlet convey a complex, consistent belief system.
Select transcriptions of the Embroidered Text:
- To build the temple of the new era in Stowe, VT it is the set time to restore the kingdom the household of Sir Isaac Brackett and Sir Andrew Luce of Stowe, VT are the lawfull heirs to the crown and scepter measuring chain. To divide the land equal to the heirs. Of kingdom time ends on the senate to the people by a resident time is reconed first year of redemption in Stowe, Vt. Amen/ The spade and the spindle in the land rest to the redeemed.
- The house to the living by me the Lord of the living in this land of taxing to kill to build up the house of fornication and idolatry to the Children of the States of this continent times ends Amen.
-Behold I the redeemer stand in the defeat to defend the rising nation from the order of the head ruling men time ends on the head leaders as now to hold the people in the house of lords in idolatry as the heathen nation in the devotedness to bow to gods of their Fathers in full as the leaders stand to command the people to obey asa commadn of the almighty everlasting Jehovah the God of Abraham all as one to pay the yearly tax bill to keep up the house of music to worship the Lord God of Abraham in by tradition and superstitious on hallowedness man.
Name/Title
Counterpane
Entry/Object ID
2005.11
Description
White cotton counterpane with corner cutouts for footposts. There is fringe on three sides. The counterpane is heavily embroidered with thick white yarn in chain stitches in religious and political assertions and symbolism.
Context
Made by Amy Brackett Pike of Stowe, Vermont, and Northfield, Vermont.
Acquisition
Accession
2005.11
Made/Created
Artist Information
Pike, Amy Brackett (1803-1890)
Artist
Date made
1877
Dimensions
Height
69-1/2 in
Width
70-1/2 in
Materials
Material
Cotton
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Vermont State Hospital
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Northfield
Town
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Delegate Ribbon
Name/Title
Delegate Ribbon
Entry/Object ID
2024.8.3
Description
Delegate ribbon worn by Robert Stafford during the Republican National Convention of 1960. The grosgrain silk ribbon has vertical stripes in red, white, and blue, and a gold bar pin at the top with the eagle and enameled shield of the United States and the words "HONORED GUEST" enameled with a blue background below it. The pin has loops to attach additional stamped pins that read "ROBERT T. STAFFORD," "DELEGATE," "GOVERNOR," and "VERMONT" down the front of the ribbon. One lower edge of the ribbon is looped to secure another gold pin that reads "REPUBLICAN / NATIONAL / CONVENTION / 1960/ CHICAGO" with Abraham Lincoln's face in profile between the date numerals.
Acquisition
Accession
2024.8
Made/Created
Date made
1960
Dimensions
Height
6-1/4 in
Width
1-3/4 in
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Stafford, Robert Theodore (1913-2006)
Person or Organization
Delegate Ribbon
Name/Title
Delegate Ribbon
Entry/Object ID
2024.8.2
Description
Delegate ribbon worn by Robert Stafford during the Republican National Convention of 1960. The blue grosgrain silk ribbon has a gilt metal pin at the top with the eagle and shield of the United States and the word "DELEGATE" below it. The ribbon has a decorative knot tied that holds a stamped bronze pin that reads "REPUBLICAN / NATIONAL / CONVENTION / 1960/ CHICAGO" with Abraham Lincoln's face in profile between the date numerals.
Context
Ribbons worn by Robert Stafford to Republican National Convention, 1960.
Acquisition
Accession
2024.8
Made/Created
Date made
1960
Dimensions
Height
5 in
Width
1-3/4 in
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Stafford, Robert Theodore (1913-2006)
Person or Organization
Desk
Name/Title
Desk
Entry/Object ID
1976.54
Description
Narrow wooden desk with two lifting writing surfaces. The desk has a slanted top that opens into two shallow storage boxes. The desk sits on H-shaped piers, supported by a stretcher across the bottom. The piers are stained a dark color than the top of the desk and are scrolled and decorated with applied, carved bull's eyes. The right side of the desk has two metal plaques, one reading, "Seat of Consuela Northrup Bailey 1951 First lady speaker of the House", and the other reading, "Seat of Miss Edna L. Beard First lady member 1921".
Context
Used by both Edna Beard, first female member of the Vermont State House of Representatives, and Consuela Northrup Bailey, first female Speaker of the House of the Vermont State House of Representatives.
This is one of the original desks from the House Chamber, installed in 1858-1859. It was made by Boston furniture maker Blake & Davenport. These desks remained in place until reapportionment in 1968, when the house desk and chair arrangement changed to reflect new seating requirements for the House. At that time, some of the furnishings from the State House were auctioned off to help fund the new VHS Museum in the Pavilion Building, but this desk was held out and kept intact for the collection.
While the story of both the first female member and first female Speaker using this desk is important, Beard's use of this desk was actually not why Bailey chose it when she took office: it was her father's desk when he served in the House.
This is one of the original desks from the House Chamber, installed in 1858-1859. It was made by Boston furniture maker Blake & Davenport. These desks remained in place until reapportionment in 1968, when the house desk and chair arrangement changed to reflect new seating requirements for the House. At that time, some of the furnishings from the State House were auctioned off to help fund the new VHS Museum in the Pavilion Building, but this desk was held out and kept intact for the collection.
While the story of both the first female member and first female Speaker using this desk is important, Beard's use of this desk was actually not why Bailey chose it when she took office: it was her father's desk when he served in the House.
Acquisition
Accession
1976.54
Dimensions
Height
34-1/2 in
Width
46-3/4 in
Depth
14-3/4 in
Materials
Material
Wood, Brass
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Bailey, Consuelo Northrup, Beard, Edna
Related Places
Place
Vermont State House
Building
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Web Links and URLs
Display Board
Name/Title
Display Board
Entry/Object ID
2017.18
Description
Large, bi-fold display board constructed of two pieces of pressed fiber board framed with wood and hinged together in the center (vertically). Both sides are sponge painted to resemble a brick wall. One side is pinned with letters, emails, bumper stickers, and newspaper clippings relating to and/or opposing the construction of a Walmart in Williston, Vermont. The other side is filled with signatures and messages in blue, black, and red marker.
Context
Used as a portable, interactive protest display by Citizens for Responsible Growth in opposition of building a Walmart in Williston, Vermont
Acquisition
Accession
2017.18
Made/Created
Artist Information
Citizens for Responsible Growth
Artist
Date made
1995
Dimensions
Height
78 in
Width
96 in
Depth
2 in
Materials
Material
Wood, Paper
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Walmart Inc.
Person or Organization
Doyle Poll
Name/Title
Doyle Poll
Entry/Object ID
2016.31.29
Description
Ink and marker drawing showing an elderly man clinging to the top of a leaning wooden pole. The man is wearing a loose-fitting suit and a small propeller beanie. The words "Doyle Poll" are written to the right in pink outlined with purple.
Type of Drawing
Artwork Details
Medium
Ink
Subject Person or Organization
Doyle, William T. (b. 1936)
Context
Bill Doyle was a Republican member of the Vermont Senate representing the Washington District from 1969 to 2017. He is the longest-serving state legislator in Vermont history. The artis, Don Hooper, also served as a state legislator.
Acquisition
Accession
2016.31
Made/Created
Artist Information
Hooper, Donald M. (b. 1945)
Artist
Date made
1985-1993
Dimensions
Height
11 in
Width
8-1/2 in
Dress
Interpretative Labels
Label
Inaugural Gown, 1989
Worn by Governor Madeleine M. Kunin (1933 - )
Burlington, VT
Velvet and satin fabric
Gift of Governor Madeleine M. Kunin, 2020.5.3
For her second and third term inaugural balls, Kunin turned to Elaine Horseman of South Burlington. As with the first gown, Kunin worked together with the designer to design each dress. In both cases, her commitment to finding and working with a local designer was reflective of her focus on Vermont. Horseman later recalled that Kunin could have purchased a gown from anywhere in the world, but wanted to stay within Vermont.
Both gowns feature design elements that Kunin and Horseman worked on together. The third gown, in black and white, is the only one of the three to have attracted media attention. The Burlington Free Press published a preview of Kunin wearing it in Horseman’s studio, in what was largely a focus on Horseman’s business. Horseman estimated that the dress took between 25 and 30 hours to make, and had been largely sewn by hand because of the delicacy of the fabric. The following week, a series of letters to the editor objected to the article, declaring the focus on Kunin’s gown to have been “prurient” and inappropriate.
Wearing the third gown, Kunin became the first woman in American history to serve a third term as governor of a state.
Name/Title
Dress
Entry/Object ID
2020.5.3
Description
Black velvet dress with large, white satin collar. The dress features a wide, surplice neckline decorated with a large, shawl-like collar. The collar follows the entire surplice, and falls almost to the elbows at the sides.
The bodice features a bias cut that is gathered at the proper left hip, where it is accentuated by a self-fabric bow held with a crystal pin.
The bodice features a bias cut that is gathered at the proper left hip, where it is accentuated by a self-fabric bow held with a crystal pin.
Context
Worn by Governor Madeleine Kunin, the first female governor of Vermont, to her third Inaugural Ball on January 7, 1989.
Acquisition
Accession
2020.5
Clothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
Dress
Clothing Sex
Female
Size
2
Textile Details
Velvet, Satin
Made/Created
Artist Information
Elaine Horseman
Artist
Attributed to
Attribution
Date made
1989
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Kunin, Madeleine May (b. 1933)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Web Links and URLs
Dress
Interpretative Labels
Label
Inaugural Gown, 1987
Worn by Governor Madeleine M. Kunin (1933 - )
Burlington, VT
Velvet and taffeta fabric with plastic buttons
Gift of Governor Madeleine M. Kunin, 2020.5.2
For her second and third term inaugural balls, Kunin turned to Elaine Horseman of South Burlington. As with the first gown, Kunin worked together with the designer to design each dress. In both cases, her commitment to finding and working with a local designer was reflective of her focus on Vermont. Horseman later recalled that Kunin could have purchased a gown from anywhere in the world, but wanted to stay within Vermont.
Both gowns feature design elements that Kunin and Horseman worked on together. The second gown features a taffeta skirt in a shade of turquoise that Kunin had requested but that was particularly difficult to find. Horseman worked with a series of fabric samples before finding the right one on a trip to Montreal. The bow on the front of the dress was also a design collaboration that required several versions.
Name/Title
Dress
Entry/Object ID
2020.5.2
Description
Dark blue dress consisting of a nylon velvet bodice and blue-black shot polyester taffeta skirt. The bodice is decorated with a large bow at the center front in the same taffeta. The long sleeves sit slightly off the shoulder, and the fullness of the upper arm is gathered around elastic to create a "puffed" effect. The narrow cuffs are held with a single blue button each.
Context
Worn by Governor Madeleine Kunin, the first female governor of Vermont, to her second Inaugural Ball on January 9, 1987 at Plumley Auditorium, Norwich University.
Acquisition
Accession
2020.5
Clothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
Dress
Clothing Sex
Female
Size
2
Textile Details
Velvet, Taffeta
Made/Created
Artist Information
Elaine Horseman
Artist
Date made
1987
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Kunin, Madeleine May (b. 1933)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Web Links and URLs
Dress
Interpretative Labels
Label
Inaugural Gown, 1985
Worn by Governor Madeleine M. Kunin (1933 - )
Burlington, VT
Velvet and chiffon fabric with crystal accents
Gift of Governor Madeleine M. Kunin, 2020.5.1a-c
When she was elected governor in November 1984, Kunin became the first woman in Vermont’s history to hold the state’s highest political office. On January 11, 1985, she was officially sworn in as governor, and that evening attended an inaugural ball in her honor. For the first time, it was the governor who wore a gown to dance at inauguration, not the first lady.
This gown was designed and handmade by Lucy Strelcyzk of Essex Junction, Vermont. She and Kunin worked together on the design, which is deliberately reminiscent of Kunin’s Swiss heritage, and the gown was custom-fit for the new governor. This gown is the only one of the three that was worn a second time: Kunin brought it to Washington, D.C., and wore it to a reception at the White House to meet President Ronald Reagan.
Name/Title
Dress
Entry/Object ID
2020.5.1a-c
Description
Burgundy velvet dress with overskirt and shawl. The dress features a slightly dropped waist and puffed upper sleeves, reminiscent of mutton-chop sleeves. The bodice is decorated with two applique vines in pink chiffon, accentuated with clear crystals. The cuffs of the long sleeves are decorated with the same pink chiffon held in a pleated ruffle.
The over skirt is made in a narrow A-line cut and features a wide waistband decorated in an appliqued, curly line with a stylized daisy at the center. The hem of the skirt is split in the center front, allowing the skirt of the dress to show.
The shawl consists of a long rectangle of the same burgundy velvet as the dress and skirt, lined with the same pink chiffon used to decorate the bodice.
The over skirt is made in a narrow A-line cut and features a wide waistband decorated in an appliqued, curly line with a stylized daisy at the center. The hem of the skirt is split in the center front, allowing the skirt of the dress to show.
The shawl consists of a long rectangle of the same burgundy velvet as the dress and skirt, lined with the same pink chiffon used to decorate the bodice.
Context
Worn by Governor Madeleine Kunin, the first female governor of Vermont, to her first Inaugural Ball on January 11, 1985.
Acquisition
Accession
2020.5
Clothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
Dress
Clothing Sex
Female
Size
2
Textile Details
Velvet
Fabric
Polyester
Material
Made/Created
Artist Information
Strelczyk, Lucia Pilc (1924-2015)
Artist
Attributed to
Attribution
Date made
1985
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Kunin, Madeleine May (b. 1933)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Web Links and URLs
Figurine
Name/Title
Figurine
Entry/Object ID
1989.62.2
Description
Brass figurine of an elephant. One side of the figure is molded with the initials, "GOP". It stands on a heavy, black rectangular base.
Context
Owned by George Aiken, former US Senator from Vermont.
Acquisition
Accession
1989.62
Dimensions
N/A
Materials
Material
Wood, Brass
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Aiken, George David (1892-1984), Republican Party
Figurine
Name/Title
Figurine
Entry/Object ID
2016.37.1a
Description
Vinyl figurine showing a man with an oversized head and small body. He has unruly white hair and rectangular glasses. He is wearing a black suite, blue shirt, blue tie, and button that reads, "Vote Bernie 2016".
Context
Produced as a souvenir of the unsuccessful 2016 presidential campaign of Bernie Sanders of Burlington, Vermont.
Acquisition
Accession
2016.37
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Funko Inc.
Date made
2016
Dimensions
Height
4 in
Width
3 in
Depth
2-1/4 in
Circumference
9 in
Materials
Material
Vinyl
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Sanders, Bernard (b. 1941)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Burlington
City
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Flag
Name/Title
Flag
Entry/Object ID
5.49
Description
Navy blue silk flag with hand-painted seal of the State of Vermont in the center. The seal is bordered in gold scroll decoration within a laurel-type wreath of two pine branches. The inscription "Freedom Vermont and Unity" is painted beneath the seal on a pink ribbon. The crest is a deer or elk head emerging from a blue and gold twist. The seal itself shows a country scene of a large evergreen tree in a field or pasture, with a cow, a pond, and sheaves of wheat in front of a mountain range. The flag is bordered on three sides by gold fringe.
Context
Said to be the artist's model for the first Vermont state flag.
Acquisition
Accession
5.49
Materials
Material
Silk
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Flag
Name/Title
Flag
Entry/Object ID
2021.8.1
Description
Rectangular nylon flag with white text on a black ground. The text reads "BLACK LIVES MATTER" with the center word in black on a white rectangle. The left edge of the flag is banded with white nylon with a metal grommet on the bottom left corner and a torn hole on the top left corner. (Per donor: the grommet was ripped out when lower the flag from the pole.)
Context
Flown on the Barre City flagpole in December, 2020
Acquisition
Accession
2021.8
Made/Created
Date made
2020
Woven Textile Details
Weave Type
Plain Weave
Warp
Nylon
Warp Materials
Weft
Nylon
Weft Materials
Materials
Material
Nylon, Metal
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Barre City
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Hat
Name/Title
Hat
Entry/Object ID
2017.27
Description
Rectangular pink knitted hat. There is a section of ribbed knitting around the opening, creating a tight fit.
Context
Made by Marjorie Strong and worn by her to the January, 2017, Women's March to the Vermont State House. The protest was held in conjunction with other marches throughout the country after the inauguration of Donald J. Trump as US president.
Acquisition
Accession
2017.27
Made/Created
Artist Information
Strong, Marjorie J.
Artist
Date made
2017
Dimensions
Height
8-3/4 in
Width
10-1/4 in
Materials
Material
Wool
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Related Events
Women's March
Event
Hat
Name/Title
Hat
Entry/Object ID
2017.28
Description
Rectangular pink-and-white plaid fleece hat. There is a narrow band around the opening.
Context
Made by Amanda Kay Gustin and worn by her to the January, 2017, Women's March to the Vermont State House. The protest was held in conjunction with other marches throughout the country after the inauguration of Donald J. Trump as US president.
Acquisition
Accession
2017.28
Made/Created
Artist Information
Gustin, Amanda Kay
Artist
Date made
2017
Dimensions
Height
8-1/4 in
Width
10 in
Materials
Material
Polyester, Wool
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Related Events
Women's March
Event
Hat
Name/Title
Hat
Entry/Object ID
2026.6.1
Description
Straw hat, possibly raffia, with a wide, flat brim. The hat has a red, white, and blue ribbon around the crown and a newspaper cutting taped to the top that reads, "IKE" in black lettering. The interior of the hat has a soft brown leather sweat band and a cream-colored silk label from Hopkins of Baltimore. The label identifies the hat as, "'MR. AMERICAN' / Official Eisenhower Delegate" hat.
Context
This hat was worn by Hester D. Rice, organizer of the Vermont Delegates to the 1952 Republication National Convention in support of Dwight D. Eisenhower.
Acquisition
Accession
2026.6
Clothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
Hat
Size
6 7/8
Textile Details
Straw
Material
Made/Created
Date made
1952
Dimensions
Height
3-3/4 in
Width
11-3/4 in
Length
13-1/2 in
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Rice, Hester D.
Eisenhower, Dwight David (1890-1969)
Republican Party
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Chicago
Montpelier
City
Illinois
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Continent
Washington County
Related Events
1952 Republican National Convention
Event
Web Links and URLs
Jacket
Name/Title
Jacket
Entry/Object ID
2022.6.1
Description
Green blazer with a Legislative Page patch on the front. The patch is a yellow oval embroidered in green with the state of Vermont and the inscription, "VERMONT LEGISLATIVE PAGE."
Context
Worn by Diane Kearns Duncan who, along with Lea Sikora Finck, was the first female legislative page in 1969.
Acquisition
Accession
2022.6
Clothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
Jacket
Clothing Sex
Female
Textile Details
Green
Color
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Duncan, Dianne Kearns
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Vermont State House
Building
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Magnet
Name/Title
Magnet
Entry/Object ID
2000.31.1
Description
Round, pink button with a magnet glued to the back that reads, "I speak for GOD".
Context
Found in Vermont State House during the 2000 Session of the Vermont Legislature. Likely produced in favor of Civil Unions as a parody of counter arguments.
Acquisition
Accession
2000.31
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Badge-a-Minit
Date made
2000
Dimensions
Height
1/4 in
Diameter
2-5/16 in
Materials
Material
Metal, Plastic, Magnet
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Vermont State House
Building
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Magnet
Name/Title
Magnet
Entry/Object ID
2000.31.2
Description
Round, blue button with a magnet glued to the back that reads, "Politicians for Heterosexual privilege".
Context
Found in Vermont State House during the 2000 Session of the Vermont Legislature. Likely produced in favor of Civil Unions as a parody of counter arguments.
Acquisition
Accession
2000.31
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Badge-a-Minit
Date made
2000
Materials
Material
Metal, Plastic, Magnet
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Vermont State House
Building
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Magnet
Name/Title
Magnet
Entry/Object ID
2000.31.3
Description
Round, white magnet with the inscription, "If civil unions pass, my wife will run off with a lesbian", in black sans-serif text. The magnet is made as a button on the front with a magnet glued to the back.
Context
Found in Vermont State House during the 2000 Session of the Vermont Legislature. Likely produced in favor of Civil Unions as a parody of counter arguments.
Acquisition
Accession
2000.31
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Badge-a-Minit
Date made
2000
Dimensions
Height
1/4 in
Diameter
2-5/16 in
Materials
Material
Metal, Plastic, Magnet
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Vermont State House
Building
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Magnet
Name/Title
Magnet
Entry/Object ID
2000.31.4
Description
Round, pink magnet with the inscription, "Quell those nagging doubts about yourself by denouncing gays & lesbians", in black italicized text. The magnet is made as a button on the front with a magnet glued to the back.
Context
Found in Vermont State House during the 2000 Session of the Vermont Legislature. Likely produced in favor of Civil Unions as a parody of counter arguments.
Acquisition
Accession
2000.31
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Badge-a-Minit
Date made
2000
Materials
Material
Metal, Plastic, Magnet
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Vermont State House
Building
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Magnet
Name/Title
Magnet
Entry/Object ID
2000.31.5
Description
Round, pink button with a magnet glued to the back that reads, "real macho men don't vote for civil unions bills".
Context
Found in Vermont State House during the 2000 Session of the Vermont Legislature. Likely produced in favor of Civil Unions as a parody of counter arguments.
Acquisition
Accession
2000.31
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Badge-a-Minit
Date made
2000-2000
Dimensions
Height
1/4 in
Diameter
2-5/16 in
Materials
Material
Metal, Plastic, Magnet
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Vermont State House
Building
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Magnet
Name/Title
Magnet
Entry/Object ID
2000.31.6
Description
Round, lavender button with a magnet glued to the back that reads, "If civil unions pass, my husband will elope with a gay man".
Context
Found in Vermont State House during the 2000 Session of the Vermont Legislature. Likely produced in favor of Civil Unions as a parody of counter arguments.
Acquisition
Accession
2000.31
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Badge-a-Minit
Date made
2000-2000
Dimensions
Height
1/4 in
Diameter
2-5/16 in
Materials
Material
Metal, Plastic, Magnet
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Vermont State House
Building
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Magnet
Name/Title
Magnet
Entry/Object ID
2000.31.7
Description
Round yellow button with a magnet glued onto the back that reads, "Gays & Lesbians caused my Divorce".
Context
Found in Vermont State House during the 2000 Session of the Vermont Legislature. Likely produced in favor of Civil Unions as a parody of counter arguments.
Acquisition
Accession
2000.31
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Badge-a-Minit
Date made
2000
Dimensions
Height
1/4 in
Diameter
2-5/16 in
Materials
Material
Metal, Plastic, Magnet
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Vermont State House
Building
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Magnet
Name/Title
Magnet
Entry/Object ID
2011.70.9
Description
Rectangular blue refridgerator magnet with white letters: "VOTE ON NOVEMBER 3 / * * * / Mark Candon / for / U.S. Congress"
Context
In 1998 Mark Candon, a Republican from Rutland, ran against independent Bernie Sanders for U.S. Congress and lost 63.5% to 32.88%.
Acquisition
Accession
2011.70
Made/Created
Date made
1998
Dimensions
Height
2 in
Width
3-1/2 in
Materials
Material
Plastic, Magnet
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Candon, Mark (b. 1952)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Rutland
City
Rutland County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Matchbook
Name/Title
Matchbook
Entry/Object ID
1992.87.3
Description
A white matchbook with red and blue lettering that says, "George G. Souhan, Senator, Washington County." On the back is his photograph and his name.
Context
Produced for the campaign of George G. Souhan, a Democrat, who ran for one of the three Washington County seats in the Vermont Senate in 1970. He polled the best of the three Democrats running, but lost to the three incumbent Republicans.
Acquisition
Accession
1992.87
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Lion Match Corporation of America
Date made
1970
Dimensions
Height
2 in
Width
2 in
Materials
Material
Cardboard
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Souhan, George G.
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Matchbook
Name/Title
Matchbook
Entry/Object ID
1992.87.4
Description
White cardboard matchbook printed in blue with a photographic portrait of a man and the inscription, "RUGGLES For LT. GOVERNOR". The back reads, "DAN RUGGLES FOR LT. GOVERNOR YOU KNOW WHERE HE STANDS".
Context
Produced for the Republican primary of 1968 in which Daniel Ruggles of Montpelier and Thomas Haryes vied for the nomination. Ruggles lost. He had previously spent four terms in the state Senate from Washington County.
Acquisition
Accession
1992.87
Made/Created
Date made
1968
Dimensions
Height
2 in
Width
1-1/2 in
Materials
Material
Cardboard
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Ruggles, Daniel
Person or Organization
Matchbook
Name/Title
Matchbook
Entry/Object ID
2026.6.4
Description
Collectible matchbook. The matchbook is white with a gray strike band. One side is printed "The / PEOPLE'S / Choice" in white on a blue printed label with star border, and the Union bug beneath it. The top edge is printed "WE LIKE IKE" across the top narrow edge with the "W," "L," and "I" in red and the remaining letters in blue. The side with the strike band is printed, "WIN / WITH / IKE" with red "W" and "I" and blue for the rest of the letters, and the warning, "CLOSE COVER BEFORE STRIKING MATCH" in blue lettering at the bottom. The matches are labeled, "SUPERIOR MATCH CO., CHICAGO, U.S.A." in blue lettering below the strike band.
Context
These were collected by Hester D. Rice, organizer of the Vermont Delegation to the 1952 Republican National Convention in support of Dwight D. Eisenhower.
Acquisition
Accession
2026.6
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Superior Match Company
Date made
1952
Dimensions
Width
1-1/2 in
Length
2-1/4 in
Materials
Material
Paper, Wood
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Superior Match Company
Rice, Hester D.
Republican Party
Eisenhower, Dwight David (1890-1969)
Related Places
Place
Chicago
Montpelier
City
Illinois
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Continent
Washington County
Related Events
1952 Republican National Convention
Event
Matchbook
Name/Title
Matchbook
Entry/Object ID
2005.66.9
Description
The matchbook is printed in blue and white and displays the text "Elect DONALD S. ARNOLD WINDSOR COUNTY SENATOR." The top edge of the matchbook reads "VOTE REPUBLICAN" and on the opposite side, there is a formal photograph of the candidate.
Context
Produced to promote the campaign of Donald S. Arnold for Windsor County Senator.
Acquisition
Accession
2005.66
Made/Created
Date made
1960-1970
Dimensions
Height
2 in
Width
1-1/2 in
Depth
3/8 in
Materials
Material
Paperboard
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Arnold, Donald Speare, Jr. (1925-1994)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Matchbook
Name/Title
Matchbook
Entry/Object ID
1992.87.2
Description
A white matchbook with a picture of a woman on the cover along with blue and red letterings that reads, "Vote For Madeline B. Harwood for Congress." On the back the message is, " Madeline B. Harwood for Congress, Your Vote & Support Appreciated." Inside the cover is some information about the candidate: 6 yrs. Vt. Senate, Member 64-68-72, Nat. Platform Committee, Nat. GOP Committee Woman, Trustee UVM & Champlain College.
Context
This matchbook is from the short-lived Congressional campaign of Margaret B. Harwood in 1974. She came in second to Jim Jeffords in the Republican primary.
Acquisition
Accession
1992.87
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Superior Match Company
Date made
1974
Dimensions
Height
2 in
Width
1-1/2 in
Materials
Material
Cardboard
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Harwood, Madeline B. (1914-2004)
Person or Organization
Membership Button
Name/Title
Membership Button
Entry/Object ID
1992.87.8
Description
Small white pin with green lettering that says, "Member, General Assembly" around the edge of the pin. in the middle, "VT, H, 1949."
Context
Worn by a member of the Vermont House of Representatives.
Acquisition
Accession
1992.87
Made/Created
Date made
1949
Dimensions
Diameter
3/4 in
Materials
Material
Metal
Membership Pin
Name/Title
Membership Pin
Entry/Object ID
2021.3.6
Description
Round, enameled pin with an image of a light-blue lightning bolt and white star on a blue ground. The inscription, "DEM CLUB MEMBER / VERMONT DEMOCRATIC PARTY", is molded into a narrow, white border.
Context
Given to members of the Vermont Democratic Party's monthly giving program, the DEM Club.
Acquisition
Accession
2021.3
Made/Created
Date made
2020
Materials
Material
Metal, Enamel
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Vermont Democratic Party
Person or Organization
Membership Ribbon
Name/Title
Membership Ribbon
Entry/Object ID
1962.12.1
Description
Cream-colored satin-woven ribbon printed in silver with the inscription, "BANQUET / YOUNG MEN'S REPUBLICAN CLUB OF VERMONT, Feb. 12th, 1895." A design of two flag poles crossing over a spread eagle is printed at the center. Two small ribbons woven to look like small United States flags are appliqued onto the ribbon attached to the flag poles. They are appliqued with permanent wrinkles to look like they're waving in the wind. The top edge of the ribbon is folded down over a long stickpin. Attached to the bottom of the ribbon is a round medallion printed with a photograph of a bald man with sideburns (Chauncey M. Depew).
Context
Worn to a member of the Young Men's Republican Club of Vermont's banquet. Chauncey Depew was the guest orator.
Acquisition
Accession
1962.12
Made/Created
Manufacturer
The Whitehead & Hoag Co.
Date made
1895
Materials
Material
Silk, Metal
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Young Men's Republican Club of Vermont, Depew, Chauncey Mitchell (1834-1928)
Related Places
Place
St. Albans City
City
Franklin County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Membership Ribbon
Name/Title
Membership Ribbon
Entry/Object ID
1969.21
Description
Medal-style pin consisting of two parts with a connecting ribbon. The upper part shows an eagle and two hammers or gavels with the inscription, "Jr. O.U.A.M." (Junior Order of United American Mechanics). The lower portion is shaped into a shield with a Masonic imagery in the center. The ribbon is the American flag.
Gold and silver jewel Masonic pin with hand-written history of the original recipient and his family. Housed in small leather case. Stamped "14K", "10K" and "sterling silver". Flag in center is enameled. Over the flag is a banner that reads, "Jr. O.U.A.M" which stands for Junior Order of United American Mechanics. The pin belonged to Claude Cheney Deval (1897-1963) of West Burke, Vt. He was a general storekeeper and postmaster in West Burke.
Gold and silver jewel Masonic pin with hand-written history of the original recipient and his family. Housed in small leather case. Stamped "14K", "10K" and "sterling silver". Flag in center is enameled. Over the flag is a banner that reads, "Jr. O.U.A.M" which stands for Junior Order of United American Mechanics. The pin belonged to Claude Cheney Deval (1897-1963) of West Burke, Vt. He was a general storekeeper and postmaster in West Burke.
Context
Owned by Claude Cheney Deval, a shopkeeper and postmaster from West Burke, Vermont. The Order of United American Mechanics was an anti-Catholic American Nativist organization.
Acquisition
Accession
1969.21
Made/Created
Time Period
20th Century
Dimensions
Width
1-1/2 in
Length
4-1/16 in
Materials
Material
Gold, Silver, Enamel
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Duval, Claude Cheney (1897-1963), Junior Order United American Mechanics
Related Places
Place
West Burke
Village
Burke
Town
Caledonia County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Membership Ribbon
Name/Title
Membership Ribbon
Entry/Object ID
1962.12.2
Description
Grey, satin-woven silk ribbon printed in black with the inscription, "Young Men's REPUBLICAN CLUB OF ST. ALBANS, FEB. 12th, 1895".
Context
Worn by a member of the St. Alban's chapter of the Young Men's Republican Club of Vermont's to the 1895 banquet. Chauncey Depew was the guest orator.
Acquisition
Accession
1962.12
Made/Created
Manufacturer
The Whitehead & Hoag Co.
Date made
1895
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Young Men's Republican Club of Vermont
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
St. Albans City
City
Franklin County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Nail File
Name/Title
Nail File
Entry/Object ID
1992.80
Description
Red white and blue emery board, or nail file, printed with the words, "ELECT '92 / PETER BERG / VERMONT SENATE".
Context
Peter H. Berg, a Democrat, ran for the Vermont Senate from the Rutland district four times -- 1990, 1992, 1994 and 2000 -- but never won a seat.
Acquisition
Accession
1992.80
Made/Created
Date made
1992
Dimensions
Width
1/2 in
Length
4-7/8 in
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Berg, Peter (1931-2016)
Person or Organization
Nametag
Name/Title
Nametag
Entry/Object ID
2010.15.2
Description
Rectangular plastic nametag with a black front. The front is inscribed, "JESSICA VANDEREN / WILLIAMSTOWN", in white. A hinged metal pinback is hot glued to the reverse.
Use
Worn by Jessica VanDeren while working as a Legislative Page in the Vermont Statehouse in 1988.
Acquisition
Accession
2010.15
Made/Created
Manufacturer
New Hermes, Inc.
Date made
1988
Dimensions
Height
1 in
Width
3 in
Materials
Material
Plastic, Metal
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Herlihy, Jessica VanDeren
Person or Organization
Related Places
Nightstick
Interpretative Labels
Label
Watchman’s Club, 1935-1936
Harry L. Hall (1878-1956)
West Rutland, Vermont
Burned wood
Gift of William Hall, #2018.19
The lengthy and violent Vermont Marble strike of 1935 and 1936 gained national attention and, though the strikers gained no concessions, led to federal labor legislation. Harry Hall served as a night watchman at the West Rutland facility during the time of the strike. He vividly documented the strike on his “billy club” with a woodburning tool. Imagery shows bridges dynamited, strikers beaten, trains derailed, and the leader of the company and strikers depicted as a pig and rat respectively. A summary of the strike can be found near the handle of the club and reads, “power lines blasted, RR track blasted, bridge blasted, windows stoned, property damaged, street fights, heads cracked, a good time had by all.”
Name/Title
Nightstick
Entry/Object ID
2018.19
Description
Wooden nightstick decoratively burnt with scenes from the 1935-36 strike at the Vermont Marble Company. Decorations include the initials "HLH", and the label "Vermont Marble Co./Strike of 35/36/Battles at Barrett Hill N. W. Rutland" inside a scroll with scenes of rioting and violence above and beneath. The club shows trains and bridges being dynamited, participants from various factions beating each other, illustrations of the types of clubs used, a man mourning at a large headstone, a detailed drawing a muscular man beating an elderly man, a pig with a man's head, and a man smoking a pipe and looking through a hand-held telescope. There is a list of names of the participants of the strike from both sides, and a summary of events: "power lines blasted/RR track blasted/bridge blasted/windows stoned/property damaged/street fights/heads cracked/a good time had by all".
There is a leather strap around the stick.
There is a leather strap around the stick.
Context
Owned and embellished by Harry L. Hall (1878-1956), night watchman for Vermont Marble Company during the 1935-1936 strike. He decorated the nightstick with events from the strike.
Acquisition
Accession
2018.19
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Hall, Harry L. (1878-1956)
Date made
1935-1936
Dimensions
Length
17-1/2 in
Diameter
1-3/4 in
Materials
Material
Wood, Leather
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Vermont Marble Company, Hall, Harry L. (1878-1956)
Related Places
Place
Proctor
Town
Rutland County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Web Links and URLs
Notebook
Name/Title
Notebook
Entry/Object ID
2022.3.1a-b
Description
Memorandum pad within a faux leather bifold cover. The cover is printed with the seal of the US Congress and an imprinted signature of Patrick Leahy. Each page of paper is printed with the words, "United States Senate / MEMORANDUM".
Context
Given to Robert Morancy (1927-2014) when he visited Senator Leahy at his office in the capitol building in Washington, DC, 1975 or 1976.
Acquisition
Accession
2022.3
Made/Created
Date made
1975-1976
Materials
Material
Paper, Artificial Leather
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Morancy, Robert (1927-2014), Leahy, Patrick Joseph (b. 1940)
Related Places
Place
Washington
City
District of Columbia
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Occupational Pin
Name/Title
Occupational Pin
Entry/Object ID
2010.15.3
Description
Small metal pin consisting of two parts connected by a chain. The larger part is the Vermont state seal within a green enamel frame with the inscription, "THE STATE OF VERMONT", and a green enamel banner beneath that says, "LEGISLATIVE PAGE". The smaller part is the number 88 in gold. The two are connected by a short, gold chain.
Use
Worn by Jessica VanDeren while working as a Legislative Page in the Vermont Statehouse in 1988.
Acquisition
Accession
2010.15
Made/Created
Date made
1988
Dimensions
Height
3/4 in
Width
5/8 in
Materials
Material
Metal
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Herlihy, Jessica VanDeren
Person or Organization
Related Places
Overcoat
Name/Title
Overcoat
Entry/Object ID
1947.6.12
Description
Full-length navy overcoat. The heavy wool overcoat opens down the center front, and has a circular flap from the neckline to the elbow. Instead of sleeves, the coat has side slits that open beneath the upper flap. The wide falling collar is black velvet.
Context
Worn by Capt. John Barrett of Grafton, VT to deliver the State of Vermont's electoral votes to Washington DC during the 1840 election of William Henry Harrison.
Acquisition
Accession
1947.6
Clothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
Overcoat
Clothing Sex
Male
Textile Details
Wool
Material
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1840
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Barrett, John (1776-1856)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Grafton
Town
Windham County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Pen
Name/Title
Pen
Entry/Object ID
1927.12
Description
Fountain pen consisting of a long, slender wooden handle with a metal Accommodating Holder into which a metal nib is inserted.
Context
Used by Paul Dillingham to sign Bill 2 on the Ratification of the Amendment to the US Constitution prohibiting slavery in the United States, March 9, 1865.
Acquisition
Accession
1927.12
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Accommodating Pen Holder
Date made
circa 1865
Dimensions
Length
10-3/4 in
Diameter
1/4 in
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Dillingham, Paul (1799-1891)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Related Events
Civil War
Event
Web Links and URLs
Pin
Name/Title
Pin
Entry/Object ID
2020.8.4
Description
Round metal pin with white words over a red ground. The words, "REAL GAINS-NEW PROGRESS/FOR NEW ENGLAND PHONE WORKERS" circles the edge and "VOTE UAW" is in the center over an illustration of two orbits in black.
Context
Produced for the initial unionizing effort for New England Phone Workers to promote them joining the UAW, United Auto Workers.
Acquisition
Accession
2020.8
Materials
Material
Metal
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America
Person or Organization
Pin
Name/Title
Pin
Entry/Object ID
2025.13.5
Description
Gold pin with green that has the Vermont State seal in the center and the words, "Teamwork for Vermont Development" around the outside.
Acquisition
Accession
2025.13
Pin
Name/Title
Pin
Entry/Object ID
2025.13.7
Description
White pin with American flag in the middle and the word Republican across the top
Context
No information how this button was used.
Acquisition
Accession
2025.13
Dimensions
Diameter
7/8 in
Materials
Material
Metal
Pin
Name/Title
Pin
Entry/Object ID
2025.13.1
Description
Red Anderson for President pin.
Found in collection in a box with the name "Dr. Reid" on it. Likely droppedd off before 2022 from descendants of Dr. Howard Hill Reid (1889-1985) who was a dentist in Barre, VT.
Found in collection in a box with the name "Dr. Reid" on it. Likely droppedd off before 2022 from descendants of Dr. Howard Hill Reid (1889-1985) who was a dentist in Barre, VT.
Context
John B. Anderson, a Republican and member of the House of Representatives from Illinois for 20 years, ran for president as an independent in 1980.
Acquisition
Accession
2025.13
Dimensions
Diameter
1-5/8 in
Materials
Material
Metal
Pin
Name/Title
Pin
Entry/Object ID
2019.23
Description
Commemorative pin with red, white and blue ribbons all round it. The pin has the image of an eagle and the liberty bell and Revolutionary War soldiers and a red-brick building. At the top are the words, "Burlington, Vt." and at the bottom, " July 4, 1902.
Context
A pin created for a celebration of Independence Day on July 4, 1902 in Burlington
Dimensions
Height
4 in
Width
2-1/2 in
Materials
Material
Metal, Silk
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Burlington
City
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Related Events
Independence Day
Event
Pin
Name/Title
Pin
Entry/Object ID
2025.13.4
Description
Red, white and blue pin that says Coolidge across the top with a liberty bell in the middles and "4th of July Club" at the bottom,
Context
Calvin Coolidge, born July 4, 1872, President 1923 to 1929.
Acquisition
Accession
2025.13
Dimensions
Diameter
7/8 in
Materials
Material
Metal
Pin
Name/Title
Pin
Entry/Object ID
2025.13.2
Description
Small black and white pin that has the picture of a man in the middle and the words, "License, local option" above and the name Percivil W. Clement below.
Context
Percivil Clement was governor of Vermont from 1919-1921.
Acquisition
Accession
2025.13
Dimensions
Diameter
7/8 in
Materials
Material
Metal
Pin
Name/Title
Pin
Entry/Object ID
2020.8.10
Description
Round, white pin. At the top of the pin is the word "VOTE" written in blue. In the center of the pin "IBTW" is written in blue with the T a size larger than the other three letters. At the bottom half of the pin is the word "INDEPENDENT" also written in blue. Beneath the word "INDEPENDENT" is an oval logo and the number 36 also in blue.
Context
International Brotherhood of Telephone Workers (IBTW) was a labor union for employees of the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company. In 1969-70, members voted to be represented by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW).
Acquisition
Accession
2020.8
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1950-1970
Materials
Material
Metal
Pin
Name/Title
Pin
Entry/Object ID
2026.5.1
Description
Delegate pin for Allen M. Fletcher from the 1908 Republican National Convention. The pin has an ornate tarnished silvered pin top with the words "DELEGATE" printed in black block letters on white enamel surrounded by scrollwork borders. The silk ribbon has three wide vertical stripes of red, white, and blue, and the bottom section is a round silvered medallion with a printed portrait of Allen Fletcher with his name, "ALLEN M. FLETCHER" around the bottom edge in white block lettering.
Acquisition
Accession
2026.5
Made/Created
Date made
1908
Dimensions
Width
2-1/2 in
Length
4-1/2 in
Materials
Material
Brass, Enamel, Silk
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Fletcher, Allen Miller (1853-1922)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Chicago
City
Illinois
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Related Events
1908 Republican National Convention
Event
Pin
Name/Title
Pin
Entry/Object ID
2020.8.11
Description
Round metal pin designating the wearer and essential transportation worker. The top half of the ground is red while the bottom is blue. The white inscription, "ESSENTIAL TRANSPORTATION/WORKER/KEEP 'EM/ROLLING", encircles the edge of the pin. The sections of the inscription are separated by small silhouettes of a truck, a bus, and a car. At the center is a white shield surmounted by an eagle head and the black inscription, "OFFICIALLY APPROVED/ODT/OFFICE OF DEFENCE TRANSPORTATION".
Context
The ODT was a temporary government agency during and immediately following WWII with the goal of coordinating all domestic transport.
Acquisition
Accession
2020.8
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1940-circa 1948
Materials
Material
Metal
Relationships
Related Events
World War II
Event
Pin
Name/Title
Pin
Entry/Object ID
2010.21.6
Description
Copper-colored pin with a passenger train. The name -- Champlain Flyer is printed on the back of the pin..
Context
The Champlain Flyer was a commuter train service in Vermont that ran from 2000 to 2003 between Burlington, South Burlington, Shelburne, and Charlotte, i
Acquisition
Accession
2010.21
Dimensions
Height
1/2 in
Length
1 in
Materials
Material
Metal
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Burlington
City
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Continent
Charlotte
Pin
Name/Title
Pin
Entry/Object ID
2025.11.3
Description
A rectangular bar pin with a blue, white, red and black ribbon around it. The pattern stands for American Campaign in World War II.
Context
These belonged to Charles Oliver Baxter (1906-1971), who was born in Highgate, VT, worked in retail sales in Pennsylvania and Middlebury, Vermont, eventually buying and running Boucher Clothing Store in Swanton. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in October of 1942 and rose in rank to a second lieutenant. It appears that he spent the war stateside.
Acquisition
Accession
2025.11
Dimensions
Height
3/8 in
Width
1-1/4 in
Materials
Material
Metal, Polyester
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Charles Oliver Baxter
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Swanton
Town
Franklin County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Plaque
Name/Title
Plaque
Entry/Object ID
2024.8.1
Description
Framed printed plaque honoring Robert T. Stafford's joining of the United States Senate. The award is printed both on paper within the frame and reverse-printed on the glass. The paper features a watermark image of the Senate Chambers at the top and the lines, "ROBERT T. STAFFORD / of Vermont," "17th day of September, 1971," and the signatures and titles for both Francis R. Valeo, Secretary of the Senate, and Spiro T. Agnew, President of the Senate. There are also gold foil leaf-motif outlines for the first letter of each word "The Senate of the United States" and the red and green backing for the United States Senate seal in the lower left corner. The words, "THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES / Acknowledges and honors the membership of," "Who being duly selected by the people of his state was first sworn to office this" before the lines printed on the paper. The plaque resides within a heavy molded wooden frame with bronze interior edging.
Context
Robert Theodore Stafford (1913-2006) was an American politician from Vermont. In his lengthy political career, he served as the 71st Governor of Vermont (1959-1961), a United States Representative (1961-1971), and a U.S. Senator (1971-1989). A Republican, Stafford was generally considered a liberal, or "Rockefeller" Republican.
Stafford is best remembered for his staunch environmentalism, his work on higher education, and his support, as an elder statesman, for the 2000 Vermont law legalizing civil unions for same-sex couples.
The Federal Stafford Loan Program for high education is named in his honor.
Stafford is best remembered for his staunch environmentalism, his work on higher education, and his support, as an elder statesman, for the 2000 Vermont law legalizing civil unions for same-sex couples.
The Federal Stafford Loan Program for high education is named in his honor.
Acquisition
Accession
2024.8
Dimensions
Height
13 in
Width
16 in
Depth
1-3/4 in
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Stafford, Robert Theodore (1913-2006)
Person or Organization
Playing Cards
Name/Title
Playing Cards
Entry/Object ID
2004.8
Description
Boxed deck of playing cards entitled, "The Original Dean Deck." The deck features the standard suits with the face card characters replaced with Howard Dean's predicted political supporters, such as Al Gore. Each supporter is portrayed with a cut-out photograph of their head superimposed on a cartoon body that is holding a picket sign that reads, "I Support DEAN".
Context
Produced for the unsuccessful presidential campaign of Howard Dean in 2004. The deck advertised itself as predicting "Dean's path to the White House", including detailed predictions on the cards such as gaining the endorsement of Al Gore and winning the primary in New Hampshire.
Acquisition
Accession
2004.8
Made/Created
Date made
2003-2004
Dimensions
Height
3-3/4 in
Width
2-3/4 in
Depth
3/4 in
Materials
Material
Paperboard
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Dean, Howard Brush (b. 1948)
Person or Organization
Political Button
Name/Title
Political Button
Entry/Object ID
2003.15.8
Description
Round white button with the black inscription, "ARE YOU WITH US? NO OLEO IN 1900 CHICAGO." From the button hangs a short ribbon printed with a representation of the United States flag.
Acquisition
Accession
2003.15
Made/Created
Date made
1900
Dimensions
Width
1-1/2 in
Depth
1/4 in
Length
2-1/2 in
Materials
Material
Ribbon, Metal
Relationships
Related Places
Political Button
Name/Title
Political Button
Entry/Object ID
2022.4.2
Description
Round yellow button printed with the inscription, "RECYCLE TODAY... / TOMORROW IS TOO LATE" around the edge and the triangular recycling symbol in the center. The symbol, which consists of three arrows pointing around a triangle, is filled with a pattern of the earth's oceans and continents.
Acquisition
Accession
2022.4
Dimensions
Diameter
2-1/4 in
Materials
Material
Metal
Political Button
Name/Title
Political Button
Entry/Object ID
2022.4.3
Description
Round white button printed with the words, "HOUSING NOW! / NATIONAL MARCH OCTOBER 7, 1989 U.S. CAPITOL" in blue and red.
Context
In 1989, thousands of people from across the nation marched on Washington, DC, in the Housing Now! march in protest of massive cuts in federal housing funding.
Acquisition
Accession
2022.4
Made/Created
Date made
1989
Materials
Material
Metal
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Washington
City
District of Columbia
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Political Button
Name/Title
Political Button
Entry/Object ID
2024.37.4
Description
Formerly a white button, now stained, with red lettering that says, "War in Europe, Peace in America, God Bless Wilson."
Context
World War I Neutrality button: "WAR IN EUROPE / PEACE IN AMERICA / GOD BLESS WILSON"
Acquisition
Accession
2024.37
Dimensions
Diameter
7/8 in
Materials
Material
Metal
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Woodrow Wilson
Person or Organization
Related Events
World War I
Event
Political Button
Name/Title
Political Button
Entry/Object ID
2026.6.2
Description
Large circular political button. The button has a band of red at the top and blue at the bottom, and reads "I LIKE / IKE" in blue block letters across the white middle stripe. The button has the Union bug stamped along the thinnest edge of the white middle band in blue.
Context
This button was pinned to the hat worn by Hester D. Rice, organizer of the Vermont Delegates to the 1952 Republication National Convention in support of Dwight D. Eisenhower.
Acquisition
Accession
2026.6
Made/Created
Date made
1952
Dimensions
Diameter
4 in
Materials
Material
Metal
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Rice, Hester D.
Republican Party
Eisenhower, Dwight David (1890-1969)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
Chicago
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
Illinois
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Related Events
1952 Republican National Convention
Event
Political Button
Name/Title
Political Button
Entry/Object ID
2013.9.7
Description
White button with the inscription, "VERMONTERS DECLARE YOUR ENERGY INDEPENDENCE" in blue and red letters. There is a logo for the movement that is a lowercase E with an arrow as the center line.
Context
Made for the locally based "Declare you Energy Independence" movement, which pushed for the commercial use of solar energy as an alternative for fossil fuels.
Acquisition
Accession
2013.9
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1970-circa 1980
Dimensions
Diameter
1-3/4 in
Materials
Material
Metal
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Political Button
Name/Title
Political Button
Entry/Object ID
2013.9.10
Description
Round pink metal button with the black inscription, "I SUPPORT THE VERMONT WOMEN'S HEALTH CENTER.
Acquisition
Accession
2013.9
Dimensions
Diameter
1-5/8 in
Materials
Material
Metal
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Vermont Women's Health Center
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Political Button
Name/Title
Political Button
Entry/Object ID
2013.9.12
Description
Round metal button. The top third of the button has a red background and the word "VSEA" written in white. The middle third has a white background and the words "I BELONG" written in red. The bottom third of has a blue background and the words "DO YOU?" written in white.
Context
Vermont State Employee's Association (VSEA) is a labor union representing public sector workers in Vermont.
Acquisition
Accession
2013.9
Dimensions
Diameter
1-3/4 in
Materials
Material
Metal
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Vermont State Employee's Association
Person or Organization
Political Button
Name/Title
Political Button
Entry/Object ID
2013.9.22
Description
White square metal button with the black inscription, "SUPPORT THE RIGHTS OF ALL VERMONTERS" over a pink triangle.
Context
Made to show support for gay rights. The pink triangle was originally a symbol used in Nazi concentration camps to identify gay men, but it was reclaimed in the 1970s by gay activists as a rallying symbol for equal rights.
Acquisition
Accession
2013.9
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Colt Buttons
Dimensions
Height
1-1/2 in
Width
1-1/2 in
Materials
Material
Metal
Political Button
Name/Title
Political Button
Entry/Object ID
2026.6.3
Description
Holographic political button. The round button has a black border and white ground. The middle of the button is holographically printed to change between the words, "I LIKE / IKE" in large black block letters and a black and white portrait of Dwight D. Eisenhower's face. The button is stamped on the lower edge with the Union bug.
Context
This pin was owned by Hester D. Rice, organizer of the Vermont Delegates to the 1952 Republication National Convention in support of Dwight D. Eisenhower.
Acquisition
Accession
2026.6
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Pictorial Productions, Inc.
Date made
1952
Time Period
20th Century
Dimensions
Diameter
3 in
Materials
Material
Metal, Plastic
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Rice, Hester D.
Republican Party
Eisenhower, Dwight David (1890-1969)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Chicago
New Rochelle
Montpelier
City
Illinois
New York
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Continent
Washington County
Related Events
1952 Republican National Convention
Event
Political Button
Name/Title
Political Button
Entry/Object ID
2021.24.1
Description
Round metal button with the black inscription "POLICE STATE" over a red circle with a diagonal line through the center.
Context
Made to promote the legalization of marijuana in Vermont
Acquisition
Accession
2021.24
Made/Created
Date made
circa 2000
Materials
Material
Metal
Political Button
Name/Title
Political Button
Entry/Object ID
2013.32.16
Description
Round yellow button with the black inscription, "I'm a PROUD SENIOR Vermonter."
Acquisition
Accession
2013.32
Dimensions
Diameter
1-5/16 in
Circumference
4 in
Materials
Material
Metal
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Political Button
Name/Title
Political Button
Entry/Object ID
2013.52.18
Description
Round button with a wide red border and a red line spanning the white center. Behind the line is the black silhouette of a fighter jet, and on the line is the inscription, "STOPtheF35.COM" in white.
Context
Made to oppose the basing of the F-35, a Joint Strike Fighter at the Vermont Air National Guard Station in Burlington, Vermont.
Acquisition
Accession
2013.52
Made/Created
Date made
2010-2013
Dimensions
Diameter
2-1/4 in
Materials
Material
Metal
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Vermont National Guard
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Burlington
City
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Political Button
Name/Title
Political Button
Entry/Object ID
2022.67.1
Description
Round blue button with the white inscription, "VERMONT ERA . . . yes!"
Acquisition
Accession
2022.67
Dimensions
Depth
3/16 in
Diameter
1-1/2 in
Materials
Material
Metal
Political Button
Name/Title
Political Button
Entry/Object ID
2016.31.24
Description
Round green metal button with the white inscription, "vote AFSCME".
Context
Owned by Ellen David Freidman of Montpelier, Vermont
Acquisition
Accession
2016.31
Dimensions
Diameter
1-3/8 in
Materials
Material
Aluminum, Plastic
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
AFSCME
Person or Organization
Political Button
Name/Title
Political Button
Entry/Object ID
2021.24.2
Description
Round white metal button with the green inscription, "Legalize Marijuana" and a green image of a waving United States flag.
Context
Made to promote the legalization of marijuana in Vermont
Acquisition
Accession
2021.24
Made/Created
Date made
circa 2000
Materials
Material
Metal
Political Button
Name/Title
Political Button
Entry/Object ID
2021.24.3
Description
Round white metal button with an outline of the state of Vermont with a tall plant (marijuana) inside it. Around the outside in handwritten green letters outlined in black are the words, "VOTE VERMONT GRASSROOTS PARTY".
Context
Made to promote the Vermont Grassroots Party, who campaigned for the legalization of marijuana in Vermont
Acquisition
Accession
2021.24
Made/Created
Date made
circa 2000
Materials
Material
Metal
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Grassroots Party
Person or Organization
Political Button
Name/Title
Political Button
Entry/Object ID
1954.15.2g
Description
Cream-colored metal button with the blue inscription, "REMEMBER THE MAINE DEWEY? WELL WE GUESS WE DO"
Context
Admiral George Dewey, of Montpelier, Vermont, was a celebrated war hero during the Spanish-American War. This was owned by his brother, Charles Dewey.
Acquisition
Accession
1954.15
Materials
Material
Metal
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Dewey, George (1837-1917), Dewey, Charles (1826-1905)
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Related Events
Spanish-American War, Dewey Day
Political Button
Name/Title
Political Button
Entry/Object ID
1988.28.25
Description
Round black button with the white words, "VOTE or you've got nobody to blame but yourself".
Acquisition
Accession
1988.28
Dimensions
Diameter
2 in
Political Button
Name/Title
Political Button
Entry/Object ID
1992.87.9
Description
Large, cream-colored pin with a tough-looking elephant in the middle wearing boxing gloves and a short with "Young Republicans" across the chest. Over the top of the pin in red letters is "YCERSOYA."
Acquisition
Accession
1992.87
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1950
Dimensions
Diameter
3 in
Materials
Material
Metal
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Republican Party
Person or Organization
Political Button
Name/Title
Political Button
Entry/Object ID
2000.21.1
Description
Black political pin with red outline of the state of Vermont, which is white, a red slash across the state image and the words, "Act-60, Statewide property tax.
Context
There was fierce opposition to the creation in 1997 of a statewide property tax to fund education and thus this pin.
"Act 60, known as "The Equal Educational Opportunity Act", was a Vermont law enacted in June 1997 by the Vermont legislature intended to achieve a fair balance of educational spending across school districts, independent of the degree of prosperity within each district.[1] The law was in response to a Vermont Supreme Court decision in the Brigham vs. State of Vermont case,[2] wherein the court ruled that Vermont’s then existing educational funding system was unconstitutional, because it allowed students in towns with higher total property values to receive a higher level of education funding per pupil than students in towns with lower property values. Act 60 was followed by Acts 68 and 130, which addressed some imbalances caused by Act 60."
From Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Act_60_(Vermont_law)
"Act 60, known as "The Equal Educational Opportunity Act", was a Vermont law enacted in June 1997 by the Vermont legislature intended to achieve a fair balance of educational spending across school districts, independent of the degree of prosperity within each district.[1] The law was in response to a Vermont Supreme Court decision in the Brigham vs. State of Vermont case,[2] wherein the court ruled that Vermont’s then existing educational funding system was unconstitutional, because it allowed students in towns with higher total property values to receive a higher level of education funding per pupil than students in towns with lower property values. Act 60 was followed by Acts 68 and 130, which addressed some imbalances caused by Act 60."
From Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Act_60_(Vermont_law)
Acquisition
Accession
2000.21
Dimensions
Diameter
3 in
Materials
Material
Metal
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Vermont Legislature
Vermont Agency of Education
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Political Button
Name/Title
Political Button
Entry/Object ID
1992.87.11
Description
Yellow pin with orange lettering that says, "Nobody drowned at Watergate."
Context
This is a political pin from 1972 election likely worn by a Vermont supporter of Republican President Richard Nixon. “Nobody drowned at Watergate” was a phrase used, especially by supporters of President Richard Nixon, to minimize the impact of the Watergate scandal and to point to scandals in the Democratic party.
Acquisition
Accession
1992.87
Made/Created
Date made
1972
Dimensions
Height
5-1/2 in
Width
2 in
Materials
Material
Metal, Paper, Ribbon
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Nixon, Richard Milhous (1913-1994)
Person or Organization
Political Button
Name/Title
Political Button
Entry/Object ID
2004.81.1
Description
Round red metal button with the white inscription, "Your place or mine?", in the center and the blue inscription, "PARTY FOR DEAN / PARTY FOR DEAN", around the edge.
Context
Produced for the unsuccessful 2004 presidential election of Howard Dean.
Acquisition
Accession
2004.81
Made/Created
Date made
2004
Materials
Material
Metal, Plastic
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Dean, Howard Brush (b. 1948)
Person or Organization
Political Button
Name/Title
Political Button
Entry/Object ID
2021.3.4
Description
Red button with the white inscription "IMPEACH TRUMP".
Context
Produced for the first impeachment trial of President Donald Trump, and distributed in Vermont by the Vermont Democratic Party.
Acquisition
Accession
2021.3
Made/Created
Date made
2020
Materials
Material
Metal
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Trump, Donald (b. 1946)
Person or Organization
Political Pin
Name/Title
Political Pin
Entry/Object ID
2021.3.5
Description
Round enameled pin with the inscription "DEM". The ground of the pin is blue, and the letters and a narrow border are white. The hole in the D is in the shape of the state of Vermont.
Context
Produced for the Vermont Democratic Party for the 2020 election.
Acquisition
Accession
2021.3
Made/Created
Date made
2020
Materials
Material
Metal, Enamel
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Vermont Democratic Party
Person or Organization
Political Ribbon
Name/Title
Political Ribbon
Entry/Object ID
1946.15.12
Description
White satin-woven silk ribbon printed in black with a bust of Abraham Lincoln between two American flags with an eagle. The image is labeled "HONEST ABE." Above the image is the inscription, "National Republican Nominee for OUR NEXT PRESIDENT." Below the image is a poem that reads, "The "Slaveocrats" must "pull up stakes" / Before the LINCOLN "Wide Awakes;" / For ABE'S the man whom we intend / Next Spring to WASHINGTON to send ; / Then "DEMOCRATS" and "UNION" men / May rest four years--THEN TRY AGAIN." The name "William" is handwritten in pencil at the top of the ribbon. The name "Cas gilchrist" is written on the reverse.
Context
Made for the 1860 Republican National Convention, during which Abraham Lincoln was given the presidential nomination. Worn by James Richardson of Warren, Vermont.
Acquisition
Accession
1946.15
Made/Created
Date made
1860
Woven Textile Details
Weave Type
Satin Weave
Warp
Silk
Warp Materials
Weft
Silk
Weft Materials
Dimensions
Width
3-1/2 in
Length
7-1/8 in
Materials
Material
Silk
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865), Richardson, James
Political Ribbon
Name/Title
Political Ribbon
Entry/Object ID
2013.14.9
Description
Bar pin with green ribbon and medal. The rectangular bar pen has the word "VERMONT" on the front with a long swivel pin on the back. The ribbon is stamped with the inscription "MCKINLEY 1897 INAUGURAL" in gold. The medal is in the shape of a shield and molded with the Vermont state seal.
Context
Worn to the inauguration of William McKinley as President of the United States by Charlotte (Lottie) Brooks Simonds of Burlington, Vermont.
Acquisition
Accession
2013.14
Made/Created
Date made
1897
Dimensions
Height
3-5/8 in
Width
1-1/2 in
Materials
Material
Metal, Silk
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
McKinley, William (1843-1901), Simonds, Charlotte Brooks (1852-1906)
Related Places
Political Ribbon
Name/Title
Political Ribbon
Entry/Object ID
1957.25.76e
Description
Ivory satin-woven silk ribbon printed in black with two bust portraits of men in oval frames. The man on the left has a beard, and the man on the right is cleanshaven. Above the frames is a spread eagle on a shield, and below the frames are a star and two crossed United States flags. Beneath the image is the inscription, "Republican Club HARTLAND, VT."
Context
Likely owned by Harold G. Rugg of Hartland, Vermont
Acquisition
Accession
1957.25
Woven Textile Details
Weave Type
Satin Weave
Dimensions
Width
2-1/2 in
Length
5-3/4 in
Materials
Material
Silk
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Young Men's Republican Club of Vermont
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Hartland
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Political Sign
Name/Title
Political Sign
Entry/Object ID
2021.29.1
Description
Rectangular sign. The front of the sign is oriented vertically and is hand-decorated with permanent markers with an outline silhouette of Donald Trump with a red tie extending from his collar to the bottom edge of the sign. The top of the sign bears the date, "1, 20, 21" in permanent marker, with pencil marks from drafting the design visible behind. The bottom of the sign bears the inscription, "THE END OF AN ERROR". The back of the sign is oriented horizontally and commercially printed with an alarm clock, the number 4, a wooden block with the letter M, and peach, and a wrapped mint candy ("Time for impeachment").
Context
Made by Roberta Tracy and displayed in Montpelier, Vermont
Acquisition
Accession
2021.29
Made/Created
Artist Information
Tracy, Roberta
Artist
Date made
2021
Dimensions
Height
24 in
Width
12 in
Materials
Material
Coroplast
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Trump, Donald (b. 1946)
Person or Organization
Political Sign
Name/Title
Political Sign
Entry/Object ID
2021.29.2
Description
Rectangular, coroplast sign. The front of the sign is hand-decorated with in red and black permanent markers with the inscription, "AND ONE DAY LIKE A MIRACLE HE'LL BE GONE". The back of the sign is oriented horizontally and commercially printed with an alarm clock, the number 4, a wooden block with the letter M, and peach, and a wrapped mint candy ("Time for impeachment").
Context
Made by Roberta Tracy and displayed in Montpelier, Vermont
Acquisition
Accession
2021.29
Made/Created
Artist Information
Tracy, Roberta
Artist
Date made
2021
Dimensions
Height
12 in
Width
24 in
Materials
Material
Coroplast
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Trump, Donald (b. 1946)
Person or Organization
Political Token
Name/Title
Political Token
Entry/Object ID
1966.60.4
Description
Small copper token with a small hole drilled through it near the top. One side is molded with a bust portrait of a man in a military uniform (in profile) and the words, "MAJ. GEN. W. H. HARRISON / BORN FEB. 9 1773." The other side is molded with an image of a log cabin and the words, "THE PEOPLES CHOICE IN THE YEAR 1840."
Context
Produced to the support the 1840 residential campaign of William Henry Harrison.
Acquisition
Accession
1966.60
Made/Created
Date made
1840
Materials
Material
Metal
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Harrison Sr., William Henry (1773 – 1841)
Person or Organization
Poster
Name/Title
Poster
Entry/Object ID
1932.8
Description
Rectangular white cotton poster painted with the inscription, "HARRISON & TYLER. LITTLE BOYS BUT BIG WHIGS." There are three stamps along the left edge of the fabric, bleeding through from the reverse. One shows a man within an elaborate wreath surrounded by the inscription, "CHAMPION OF THE AMERICAN SYSTEM". One is in the shape of a medal of honor. One is a six-pointed star over a hexagon.
Context
Produced for the 1840 presidential campaign of William Henry Harrison and running mate John Tyler.
Acquisition
Accession
1932.8
Made/Created
Date made
1840
Dimensions
Height
27 in
Length
38 in
Materials
Material
Cotton
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Harrison, William Henry (1773-1841), Tyler, John (1790-1862)
Potholder
Name/Title
Potholder
Entry/Object ID
2020.33.1
Description
White quilted potholder finished with overlock stitches around the edge and printed with the inscription,
"ELECT THE REPUBLICAN TEAM
MALLARY - congress
HACKETT - Governor
BURGESS - Lt. Gov.
F. DAVIS - Treas.
THOMAS - Sec. of State
ACEBO - Auditor
CHENEY - Att'y. Gen."
"ELECT THE REPUBLICAN TEAM
MALLARY - congress
HACKETT - Governor
BURGESS - Lt. Gov.
F. DAVIS - Treas.
THOMAS - Sec. of State
ACEBO - Auditor
CHENEY - Att'y. Gen."
Context
Produced to promote the Republican Party's candidates for Vermont state offices in 1972.
Acquisition
Accession
2020.33
Made/Created
Date made
1972
Materials
Material
Cotton
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Hackett, Luther Frederick (1933-2018), Mallary, Richard W. (1929-2011), Burgess, John S. (1920-2007), Davis, Frank, Thomas, Richard C. (1937-1991), Acebo, Alexander Valentino (1927-2019), Cheney, Kim
Product Model
Interpretative Labels
Label
Portable Voting Booth Product Model, 1911
Made by David Mayo (1847 – 1934)
Montpelier, VT
Wood, metal, leather, fabric
Gift of Earl Templeton, 1983.10.11a-c
Vermont has long been proud of its democratic traditions, from Town Meeting Day debates to strong participation in local government. Much of our polling takes place in multi-use locations – school gymnasiums, church basements, grange halls, and other community gathering spaces. With this in mind, David Mayo’s design for a portable voting booth that could be folded up and stored flat when not in use made a lot of sense.
Each modular booth attaches to the next in line, forming a bank of booths to fit any space. The writing platform folds down and faces a wall, and a curtain hangs at the back to preserve privacy. This model was constructed at the scale of 1 ½ inches to 1 foot. A fully constructed voting booth in this style would stand just over 6 feet tall.
In 1911, Mayo developed this device specifically for use in Montpelier City Hall’s large auditorium, a multi-use space that required free-standing furniture without the use of floor or wall anchors. He used this small product model to demonstrate his system to Montpelier residents and City Council. On January 16, 1912, Montpelier City Council voted to acquire 66 panels of Mayo’s design, which would join to make 60 booths. The total cost for production was $287.75, or about $8,300 today. Unfortunately, none of the full-scale booths have survived to the present day.
David Mayo was born in Chazy, New York, and came to Montpelier in the 1870s to apprentice as a wheelwright. He worked as a wheelwright, carriage maker, and general handyman for 47 years and retired to live with his daughter in Newport, Vermont, in 1914. He passed away in 1934. He constructed a number of small scale models that are today in the collections of the Vermont Historical Society. He does not seem to have applied for patents for any of them.
Name/Title
Product Model
Entry/Object ID
1983.10.11a-e
Description
Scale model of portable election booths. The model consists of three panels and two curtains. Each panel consists of two legs connected by a stretcher, solid upper halves, an upper stretcher connected with a leather hinged, and a table connected with a leather hinge. The panels connect together via the tables and upper stretchers. The curtains are blue and white cotton with a wire rod across the top. The rod is inserted to eye rings for hanging between the panels.
One panel is inked with the label, "portable voting Booth / Scale 1 1/2 inch to foot / David Mayo / Montpelier Vt / May 22 / 1911". Another panel is inked with the label, "Portable voting & folding Booth."
One panel is inked with the label, "portable voting Booth / Scale 1 1/2 inch to foot / David Mayo / Montpelier Vt / May 22 / 1911". Another panel is inked with the label, "Portable voting & folding Booth."
Context
Developed by David Mayo as a model for a portable system of election booths to be used at Montpelier City Hall
From an exhibit label:
"David Mayo was born in 1847 or 1848 in Chazy, New York. He moved to Montpelier in 1867 to apprentice as a wheelwright in the carriage-making shop of H.N. Taplin. Several of the inventors in this exhibit were wheelwrights, or wheel makers. They learned how to work with both wood and metal, two materials essential to most inventions of the time.
Mayo opened his own shop on Elm Street in 1871 and remained there for 42 years. He is a prime example of the ingenious Yankee, and his many models and drawings show his solutions to his customers' needs. When Mayo retired, the local newspaper reported on "the many models of things manufactured by him such as dump carts and sleds, snow scrapers, potato planters and potato hoes, hay wagons, sheep rack and snow roller, also election booths." To our knowledge, Mayo never patented any of his creations."
From an exhibit label:
"David Mayo was born in 1847 or 1848 in Chazy, New York. He moved to Montpelier in 1867 to apprentice as a wheelwright in the carriage-making shop of H.N. Taplin. Several of the inventors in this exhibit were wheelwrights, or wheel makers. They learned how to work with both wood and metal, two materials essential to most inventions of the time.
Mayo opened his own shop on Elm Street in 1871 and remained there for 42 years. He is a prime example of the ingenious Yankee, and his many models and drawings show his solutions to his customers' needs. When Mayo retired, the local newspaper reported on "the many models of things manufactured by him such as dump carts and sleds, snow scrapers, potato planters and potato hoes, hay wagons, sheep rack and snow roller, also election booths." To our knowledge, Mayo never patented any of his creations."
Acquisition
Accession
1983.10
Made/Created
Artist Information
Mayo, David (1847-1934)
Artist
Date made
1911
Dimensions
Height
9-3/4 in
Width
10-1/2 in
Depth
4-1/2 in
Promotional Button
Name/Title
Promotional Button
Entry/Object ID
2011.70.2
Description
Round button with multicolored fractal background and a black-and-white photograph of a man wearing glasses and a brimmed cap with the word "FRED" across the crown. The small white inscription, "SEE THE FILM MAN WITH A PLAN (802) 889-3474 - www.spreadfred.com", rings the bottom edge of the button.
Context
Made to advertise the film, "Man with a Plan," starring Fred Tuttle as a farmer whose retirement plan is to run for the US House of Representatives.
In real life, farmer Fred Tuttle ran for the U.S. Senate in 1998.
In real life, farmer Fred Tuttle ran for the U.S. Senate in 1998.
Acquisition
Accession
2011.70
Made/Created
Date made
1996
Dimensions
Depth
1/4 in
Diameter
2-1/4 in
Materials
Material
Metal, Plastic
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Tuttle, Frederick Herman (1919-2003)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Promotional Button
Name/Title
Promotional Button
Entry/Object ID
1987.27.1
Description
White pin with blue lettering that commemorates the "1987 Vermont Women's State Fair September 19 Barre Auditorium."
Context
In the wake of the 1986 defeat of an equal rights amendment to the Vermont constitution, the Vermont Commission on Women organized the Vermont Women's State Fair.
From "Vermont History, Vol 56 #2, Spring 88, pp78-79: " Gov. Madeleine Kunin saw a statewide women’s fair as a way to “provide the opportunity for women from all walks of life to showcase their skills and experience in business, the arts, the home, and community.” And because Kunin envisioned the fair as a means to “measure and celebrate the dramatic achievements of Vermont women in the past decade” —and centuries, she used the occasion of the Women’s History Conference to commission a Governor’s Task Force on Women’s History and Traditions.The task force ... organized an historical component for the 1987 Vermont Women’s State Fair. The crowds of women and men who viewed the exhibits of contemporary women writers, weavers, entrepreneurs, and performers at the Barre Auditorium and Arena also rejoiced in the history depicted in photographic exhibitions, panel discussions, and teaching and networking workshops".
From "Vermont History, Vol 56 #2, Spring 88, pp78-79: " Gov. Madeleine Kunin saw a statewide women’s fair as a way to “provide the opportunity for women from all walks of life to showcase their skills and experience in business, the arts, the home, and community.” And because Kunin envisioned the fair as a means to “measure and celebrate the dramatic achievements of Vermont women in the past decade” —and centuries, she used the occasion of the Women’s History Conference to commission a Governor’s Task Force on Women’s History and Traditions.The task force ... organized an historical component for the 1987 Vermont Women’s State Fair. The crowds of women and men who viewed the exhibits of contemporary women writers, weavers, entrepreneurs, and performers at the Barre Auditorium and Arena also rejoiced in the history depicted in photographic exhibitions, panel discussions, and teaching and networking workshops".
Acquisition
Accession
1987.27
Made/Created
Date made
1987
Dimensions
Diameter
2 in
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Barre City
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Related Events
Vermont Women's State Fair
Event
Promotional Button
Name/Title
Promotional Button
Entry/Object ID
1988.28.1
Description
Round blue button with the white words, "1990: Plan on it."
Acquisition
Accession
1988.28
Made/Created
Date made
1988
Dimensions
Diameter
1-1/4 in
Promotional Button
Name/Title
Promotional Button
Entry/Object ID
2012.14
Description
Round white metal pin printed in the center with an image of a shield that is red on the top and blue on the bottom with the number 89. The words, "THE SWING IS TO" ring the edge.
Context
Owned by Franklin S. Billings, Jr., of Woodstock, Vermont. Billings was a lawyer who represented landowners during condemnation cases, to fight having their land seized to build I-89.
Acquisition
Accession
2012.14
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1965
Dimensions
Depth
3/16 in
Diameter
1 in
Materials
Material
Metal
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Billings, Franklin S., Jr.
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Woodstock
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Protest Sign
Interpretative Labels
Label
One of a series of signs made to voice opposition to the planned erection of a telecommunications tower by the Vermont Telephone Co. (VTEL) in Calais, VT. The creator, Scot Richards, says of the signs- "Let these signs attest that the 'little' guys can stand up 'big business' and win!"
Name/Title
Protest Sign
Entry/Object ID
2016.45.2
Description
Wooden (chipboard) sign that depicts a big yellow and gray tower with a "NO" icon superimposed on it. [Red circle with a diagonal line through it.] Pencil sketch lines remain. The sign is screwed to the stake.
Context
Used to protest the erection of a telecommunications tower by the Vermont Telephone Co. in Calais, VT, 2016.
Acquisition
Accession
2016.45
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Richards, Scot (b. 1961)
Date made
2016
Dimensions
Height
63-1/4 in
Width
17-3/4 in
Depth
2-1/2 in
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Vermont Telephone Company
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Calais
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Protest Sign
Name/Title
Protest Sign
Entry/Object ID
2024.31.3
Description
A black, double-sided protest sign. On one side, the words, "WILL THE REAL CITIZENS UNITED PLEASE RISE UP" in multi-colored tape. "WILL THE REAL" and "PLEASE" are both in white tape, "CITIZENS UNITED" is in multi-colored tape, and "RISE UP" is in neon pink tape. On the other side, formed by white tape, reads the words, "HISTORY HAS ITS EYES ON YOU".
Context
This sign was part of a women's march in Montpelier in 2017. The march was held following President Trump's election for his first term as many US citizens feared for the safety of their civil rights under his control.
Acquisition
Accession
2024.31
Made/Created
Date made
2017
Dimensions
Height
28 in
Width
22-1/4 in
Materials
Material
Styrofoam
Protest Sign
Name/Title
Protest Sign
Entry/Object ID
2024.31.2
Description
A white, single-sided sign with the words, "RISE UP" constructed from tape, "RISE" being in neon pink tape and "UP" being in multicolored tape. The right stem of the letter "U" extends to form an arrow shape pointing upwards. On the bottom left side there is a child's drawing of a flower and a butterfly.
Context
This sign was part of a women's march in Montpelier in 2017. The march was held following President Trump's election for his first term as many US citizens feared for the safety of their civil rights under his control.
Acquisition
Accession
2024.31
Made/Created
Date made
2017
Dimensions
Height
14 in
Width
22 in
Materials
Material
Styrofoam
Protest Sign
Name/Title
Protest Sign
Entry/Object ID
2024.31.1
Description
A white, single-sided protest sign with the words, "KIDS MATTER" formed by multi colored tape.
Context
This sign was part of a women's march in Montpelier in 2017. The march was held following President Trump's election for his first term as many US citizens feared for the safety of their civil rights under his control.
Acquisition
Accession
2024.31
Made/Created
Date made
2017
Dimensions
Height
14 in
Width
22 in
Materials
Material
Styrofoam
Protest Sign
Name/Title
Protest Sign
Entry/Object ID
2021.9.3
Description
A protest sign with a white background. The sign has children's drawing in marker showing a person in an archway, a United States flag, a sun, a rainbow, two red figures, and a rainbow-striped worm. Printed letters cut from paper and applied to the front of the sign read, "GRANDMA AGAINST BIGOTRY". The sign is single-sided.
Context
This sign was carried by Virginia Munkelwitz of Burlington, Vermont, at the Women's March in Washington, DC.
Acquisition
Accession
2021.9
Made/Created
Artist Information
Munkelwitz, Virginia
Artist
Date made
2016
Dimensions
Height
20 in
Width
16 in
Materials
Material
Styrofoam, Paper, Ink
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Washington
City
District of Columbia
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Ribbon
Name/Title
Ribbon
Entry/Object ID
2025.13.11
Description
Red ribbons with black print and a State seal. It says, "Republican Rally, Burlington, 1888, Press
Acquisition
Accession
2025.13
Dimensions
Width
2-3/8 in
Length
8-1/2 in
Materials
Material
Silk
Ribbon
Name/Title
Ribbon
Entry/Object ID
2025.13.13
Description
Green ribbon with gold print and the image of the state of Vermont. It says, "Vermont Old Home Week, August 11-17, 1901, Welcome to the State."
Acquisition
Accession
2025.13
Dimensions
Width
2-1/4 in
Length
5-1/2 in
Materials
Material
Silk
Ribbon
Name/Title
Ribbon
Entry/Object ID
2025.13.10
Description
Blue and gold ribbon that says Vermont Society S.A.R. (Sons of the American Revolution) Montpelier, Nov. 9, 1896.
Acquisition
Accession
2025.13
Dimensions
Width
2-3/8 in
Length
7-3/4 in
Materials
Material
Silk
Ribbon
Name/Title
Ribbon
Entry/Object ID
2026.6.5
Description
White silk delegate ribbon from the 1952 Vermont Republican Convention. The ribbon has black printing on it that reads, "DELEGATE" above a marching elephant with "GOP" on a blanket across its back, then the words "Vermont / Republican / Convention / May 17, 1952 / Montpelier, Vt." below it. The top and bottom edges of the ribbon are crimped with pinking shears and there is evidence of a stick pin through the plain band of fabric at the top of the ribbon.
Context
This ribbon was owned by Hester D. Rice, organizer of the Vermont Delegation to the 1952 Republican National Convention in support of Dwight D. Eisenhower.
Acquisition
Accession
2026.6
Made/Created
Date made
1952
Dimensions
Width
1-1/2 in
Length
4 in
Materials
Material
Silk
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Rice, Hester D.
Eisenhower, Dwight David (1890-1969)
Republican Party
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Related Events
1952 Vermont Republican Convention
Event
Ribbon
Name/Title
Ribbon
Entry/Object ID
2025.13.14
Description
Green and gold pin that says, "Executive Committee Vermont Legislative 1895 Reunion."
Acquisition
Accession
2025.13
Dimensions
Height
3 in
Width
1-1/4 in
Materials
Material
Metal, Silk
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Vermont Legislature
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Ribbon
Name/Title
Ribbon
Entry/Object ID
2026.6.6
Description
Royal blue delegate ribbon from the 1952 Republican National Convention. The ribbon has a gold bar pin at the top with the eagle and American flag emblem at the top and the word "DELEGATE" printed in a rectangular band. There is a royal blue grosgrain ribbon with a notched base as the background, and a shorter ribbon stitched to that in front. From the shorter ribbon there is a loop that holds a gold medallion that shows a man's head in profile with laurel branches around it and the words "CHICAGO / 1952" above it and "REPUBLICAN / NATIONAL / CONVENTION" around it.
Context
This ribbon was owned by Hester D. Rice, organizer of the Vermont Delegation to the 1952 Republican National Convention in support of Dwight D. Eisenhower.
Acquisition
Accession
2026.6
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Crafters Inc.
Date made
1952
Dimensions
Width
1-3/4 in
Length
4-3/4 in
Materials
Material
Silk, Metal
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Rice, Hester D.
Eisenhower, Dwight David (1890-1969)
Republican Party
Crafters Inc.
Related Places
Place
Chicago
Montpelier
City
Illinois
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Continent
Washington County
Related Events
1952 Republican National Convention
Event
Ribbon
Name/Title
Ribbon
Entry/Object ID
2025.13.12
Description
White ribbon with black lettering and image of the state seal. It says, "W.R.C. Department of Vermont 1891, National Convention, Detroit, Michigan. WRC stands for Women's Relief Corps.
Acquisition
Accession
2025.13
Dimensions
Width
2-1/2 in
Length
7 in
Materials
Material
Silk
Sign
Name/Title
Sign
Entry/Object ID
2026.1.4
Description
Foamcore sign cut out to the shape of Vermont with Lake Champlain printed over in blue along the northwestern border. The sign has a printed collage of photographs of families and couples who were part of the Freedom to Marry Movement. The back of the sign has Velcro strips to secure for hanging.
Context
Personal collection from the Vermont Freedom to Marry Movement.
Acquisition
Accession
2026.1
Made/Created
Date made
1995-2010
Dimensions
Height
24 in
Width
13-1/2 in
Slide Whistle
Interpretative Labels
Label
Slide Whistle, 1916-1922
Ludwig & Ludwig (1909-1929)
Chicago, Illinois
Metal
Given in memory of Rinaldo Calcagni, #2010.27
Barre granite workers held strikes in 1915, 1922, 1933, and 1938. Rinaldo Calcagni (1872-1947), a granite cutter originally from Lombardi, Italy, blew this whistle at French-Canadian strike breakers during the 1922 Barre Granite strike. As in prior and later strikes, state authorities were called in to forcibly end the labor action. Like many of his coworkers, Rinaldo Calcagni died of silicosis, a disease of the lungs caused by the inhalation of granite dust.
Name/Title
Slide Whistle
Entry/Object ID
2010.27
Description
Chrome plated brass slide whistle. A wire is inserted into the whistle and attached on the inside to a cork. The outer end of the wire is bent back on itself then turned up into a circle.
Context
"Bozo" slide whistle used by Rinaldo Calcagni during the 1922 granite strike. He blew it at strike breakers when they broke the line.
Acquisition
Accession
2010.27
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Ludwig & Ludwig (1909-1929)
Date made
1916-1922
Dimensions
Width
2 in
Depth
3/4 in
Length
12-1/2 in
Materials
Material
Metal
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Calcagni, Rinaldo (1872-1947)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Barre City
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Surgical Mask
Name/Title
Surgical Mask
Entry/Object ID
2021.3.1
Description
White, jersey-knit cotton surgical-style mask. The word "VOTE" is screen printed onto the center front in dark blue. The O is light blue and completely filled in except for a silhouette of Vermont.
Context
Produced for the Vermont Democratic Party for the 2020 election.
Acquisition
Accession
2021.3
Clothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
Mask
Clothing Sex
Unisex
Textile Details
Jersey
Fabric
Cotton
Material
White
Color
Made/Created
Date made
2020
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Related Events
Covid-19 Pandemic
Event
Surgical Mask
Name/Title
Surgical Mask
Entry/Object ID
2021.3.2
Description
Pleated cotton face mask with an all-over printed design of political buttons on a blue ground. There are elastic ear loops on either end of the mask. The buttons show the Statue of Liberty, the Democratic Party donkey logo, flags, "USA", and "DEMOCRAT".
Context
Made by Jeb Bouchard of Waitsfield for the 2020 election.
Acquisition
Accession
2021.3
Clothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
Mask
Clothing Sex
Unisex
Textile Details
Cotton
Material
Made/Created
Artist Information
Bouchard, Jeb
Artist
Date made
2020
Surgical Mask
Name/Title
Surgical Mask
Entry/Object ID
2021.3.3
Description
Pleated cotton surgical-style face mask with an all-over printed design of the word "Democrat" in different fonts. There are elastic ear loops on either end of the mask.
Context
Made by Jeb Bouchard of Waitsfield for the 2020 election.
Acquisition
Accession
2021.3
Clothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
Mask
Clothing Sex
Unisex
Textile Details
Cotton
Material
Made/Created
Artist Information
Bouchard, Jeb
Artist
Date made
2020
Relationships
Related Events
Covid-19 Pandemic
Event
T-Shirt
Name/Title
T-Shirt
Entry/Object ID
2016.31.2
Description
White t-shirt printed on the front with the words, "School support staff deserve a" within a red rectangle above a black rectangle with the white words, "Livable Wage". Beneath that is a red logo consisting of a pi symbol within a triangle and the words, "Vermont - NEA". The neck binding and the hem have been cut off.
Acquisition
Accession
2016.31
Clothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
Shirt
Clothing Sex
Unisex
Size
S
Textile Details
Jersey
Fabric
Cotton
Material
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Gildan Activewear, Inc.
Date made
1980-2016
Dimensions
Width
18 in
Length
21-1/2 in
T-Shirt
Name/Title
T-Shirt
Entry/Object ID
1991.25
Description
Maroon T-shirt with large white letters on the front that read, "Kunin."
Context
Produced to support the 1988 gubernatorial campaign of Madeleine Kunin.
Acquisition
Accession
1991.25
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Stedman
Date made
1988
Dimensions
Width
31-1/2 in
Length
28-1/2 in
Materials
Material
Polyester, Cotton
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Kunin, Madeleine May (b. 1933)
Person or Organization
T-Shirt
Name/Title
T-Shirt
Entry/Object ID
2013.52.30
Description
Red t-shirt printed with white. On the front, the inscription, "Re-Elect Bernie FOR US SENATE 2012 / Our Independent Voice for Vermont and the Nation!" over an outline of the state of Vermont. The back is printed with, "Re-Elect Bernie FOR US SENATE 2012 www.bernie.org".
Context
Made in support of Bernie Sander's successful reelection campaign in 2012.
Acquisition
Accession
2013.52
Source (if not Accessioned)
Sherman, Michael
Made/Created
Date made
2012
Dimensions
Width
20-1/2 in
Length
28 in
Materials
Material
Cotton
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Sanders, Bernard (b. 1941)
Person or Organization
T-Shirt
Name/Title
T-Shirt
Entry/Object ID
1992.49.1
Description
Blue t-shirt printed on the front with the words, "HOWARD DEAN FOR GOVERNOR" in yellow, and on the back with "DEAN [5-point star] I JUST LIKE HIM!"
Context
Produced to promote the 1992 gubernatorial campaign of Howard Dean.
Acquisition
Accession
1992.49
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Hanes
Date made
1992
Materials
Material
Cotton
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Dean, Howard Brush (b. 1948)
Person or Organization
T-Shirt
Name/Title
T-Shirt
Entry/Object ID
2016.5.1
Description
Blue cotton t-shirt printed in black and white with an image of a man's face above the words, "BERNIE SANDER FOR PRESIDENT 2016". The man is shown at a 3/4 angle. He has white hair and glasses.
Context
Produced to promote the unsuccessful 2016 presidential campaign of Bernie Sanders of Burlington, Vermont.
Acquisition
Accession
2016.5
Clothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
Shirt
Clothing Sex
Unisex
Size
Large
Textile Details
Jersey
Fabric
Cotton
Material
Blue
Color
Overlock Stitch
Sewing Stitch Type
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Lifewear
Date made
2016
Dimensions
Width
22 in
Length
28-3/4 in
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Sanders, Bernard (b. 1941)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Burlington
City
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Wood Fragment
Name/Title
Wood Fragment
Entry/Object ID
1921.12
Description
Fragment of a square wooden bean. A paper label is pasted to the side that reads, "This piece of wood was cut from one of the logs composing the Log Cabin in the Town of Stratton Vt. from which Daniel Webster spoke in the presidential campaign of 1840."
Context
Taken from the building in Stratton, Vermont, from which Daniel Webster gave a speech during the 1840 presidential campaign.
Acquisition
Accession
1921.12
Materials
Material
Wood
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Webster, Daniel (1782-1852)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Stratton
Town
Windham County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
