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Canister

1976.24a-c

Canister made from a shell casing. The bottom of the canister has the inscription, "105 MM M14B1 RMO-206-2 6-53". There is a plaque that reads, "CANNON SHELL FIRED IN HONOR OF THE STATE OF VERMONT DURING A BICENTENNIAL SALUTE TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ON JULY 4, 1976 AT FORT SILL OKLAHOMA / THE US ARMY FIELD ARTILLERY CENTER". The canister is mounted at the top and bottom with light-colored wood.

Given to Governor Thomas Salmon from Major General Donald R. Keith of Fort Sill, Oklahoma.

Cannonball

1960.57.4b

Round iron cannonball. A typed card accompanying the cannonball reads, "Oak and cannon ball from the Royal Savage, Benedict Arnold's flagship, on Lake Champlain in the Revolution."

Taken from the Royal Savage, Benedict Arnold's flagship, in Lake Champlain.

Fire Bucket

1954.36.19

Leather fire bucket with leather handle. The bucket is painted green with an illiegical black stenciled label that partially reads "MELE" inside an oval. The handle is brown, and is connected to the bucket with heavy-gauge wire rings. There are lines of stitching at base and top of the bucket, and the bucket is gently listing to the right.

Firkin

1975.514.1a-b

Decorated wooden firkin (a) and cover (b). There is a wooden band around the top section of the firkin with a handle attached, and a metal band around the lower section. The firkin is stained dark brown and has a hand painted design of flowers, leaves, and scrolls on both the firkin and the lid. The leaves and scrolls are yellow and green, and the flowers are blue, yellow, and white. There is a blue stitch-like design painted around the wooden band that encircles the top of the firkin. On the bottom is written "$ 8.50" in white pencil.

Likely made by a member or affiliate of the Vermont Arts & Crafts Service.

Gavel

1925.2

Wooden gavel consisting of a heavily molded cylindrical head on a long wooden handle.

Made of wood from the "new barn shed" of Calvin Smith, where it is said that the fight that decided the name of the town of Barre, Vermont, took place on September 5, 1793.

Glass

1967.4a-c

Three small pieces of window glass. The pieces all have jagged edges and are pearlized. One (C) has a slight curve, another (B) is shaped into a point that is bend, and a the third (A) is folded in and is considerably thicker.

Made by Champlain Glass Company. From the windows of the first Catholic church in Vermont, installed in Burlington, VT in 1832. Destroyed by fire, 1838.

Hat

2003.70.3

Green military hat with black bill. The hat has a gold eagle emblem on the front, and across the bill is a gold band fixed with to either side of the hat with gold buttons. The inside of the hat is quilted gold fabric, with a label that reads "BANCROFT / Military Caps / FRAMINGHAM / MASS." on a diamond shaped label.

Hat

1999.9

A "cowboy" type hat with a 3 1/2" brim, sides slightly rolled. A matching colored ribbon (about 1/8"wide) encircles the base of the crown and a few small feathers are tucked under its knotted joint. Feathers are yellow, black, red, green and striped (browns, white). Lining is red satin. Brown leather band inside crown with a gold stamp: "NO.1/ QUALITY/ STETSON/ JOHN B. STETSON/ COMPANY" On the inside top of the crown is a gold stamp on red lining: "NO. 1/ QUALITY/ (company shield with beaver and fowl)/ STETSON"
taupe

Hat

2012.67.1

Bicorne felt hat belonging to Roswell Miner when serving from Connecticut in the Revolution. White paper note pinned to inside lining removed (with worksheet) reads: "Roswell Miner fought under Washington in 1776" Black hat appears to be all original with black silk rosette at the top left (front) with two pieces of flat braid attaching to a metal button at the bottom edge. On the left front there is a 1" piece of black ribbon coming out from inside the hat. Interior lining appears to be original with black gauze on the crown. On the back there are two holes (original to piece) where at one point braid strung between them. There is a mark on the hat where the braid was up against it for a long period.

Hat

2001.33.1

White military hat with black bill worn by Air Force Brig. Gen. Edwin L. Little. Hat has eagle emblem on front and silver band. On the bill are two sets of three clouds with lightning. These so-called thunderbolts represent U.S. air power. Inside the hat is a label that reads "Berkshire DeLuxe, trade mark reg., Distinctive in Style and Construction." Another label says, "All Wool, Lee Uniform Cap Mfg, Co., Baltimore, Md." (See 2001.33.2 for black top that could replace the white part of this hat.)

From Vermont Historical Society Library finding aid:

"Edwin Loren Little was born in North Poultney, Vermont, on October 24, 1918, son of
Charles and Jessie (Streeter) Little. Early in his life, at age 10, Little came to the rescue of a
downed flyer in need of water. His assistance earned him a brief ride in the aircraft and turned
young Little’s mind towards flying. At another time, Little persuaded his mother to take in a
young pilot as a boarder in exchange for flying lessons for Edwin. These incidents changed his
life forever and he went on a quest to become a pilot himself.

Little began his military career in the early days of World War II when he earned his
pilot’s wings and flew 25 bombing mission over Europe. He named his B-17 bomber “Green
Mountain Rambler” after his native state, making it perhaps the only bomber in World War II
named for the State of Vermont. He continued in this career after the war, received a commission
in the regular Army, and entered the US Air Force at its inception. His duties took him to
several locations in the US and Europe. While on assignment in Germany, Little flew missions
during the Berlin airlift. He rose from pilot to squadron leader and up through group
commander, mostly in supply and logistics units. General Little retired from the service in 1970
and passed away in 2004. "

He married Janice Sarah Wilmore (1912-2002) in 1943 and they had one son, Bradfor d.

Additional details of Edwin Little's military career in accession folder.

Hatbox

1976.43.131a-b

Round hatbox covered in blue wallpaper. Inside is a fragment of the same wallpaper sample with the handwritten note: "The 'Bonnet Box' paper found by LAK [Louise Andrews Kent] about 1937. Wallpaper from hall of Samuel Dwight Hollister House, Marshfield, about 1855. Covered with hideous brown and gold about 1890." A sample of the brown & gold paper is inside.

Made by Louis Andrew Kent using wallpaper removed from a house in Marshfield, Vermont

Historic Relic

1864.1ab

Blue ribbon tied to wooden block (a)and piece of paper documentation (b). The wood block has a hole drilled through one corner, though which the ribbon has been tied. There is silver edging on the sides of the ribbon. Handwritten on the paper is "A piece of the first framed building in / Burlington, Vermont. Which was a barn, / built by Stephen Lawrence, soon after / the close of the revolutionary war. / Burlington Nov 14. 1864. Sarah E. Lund", and it is separated from the board.

From the first framed building in Burlington, built by Stephen Lawrence. Taken from the structure in 1864 by Sarah E. Lund.

Indentured Treasurer's Certificate

1967.19

Paper Treasurers certificate. The certificate is "No. 2885 TREASURER'S-OFFICE, Octr. 12th 1785 / THE STATE OF VERMONT acknowledge themselves indebted to / Major Barn -- Hinesburg 5/8 in the Sum of Twenty Lawful Money, which I promise, / in behalf of said STATE, to pay the said Major Barn / or Possessor, on demand; with Interest at Six per Cent. per Annum :--Said Interest / to be paid in hard Money annually, if demanded, by Virtue of an Act of Assembly, / passed at WINDSOR, February, 1783. / L29..5..8 Witness, I. Allen Treasurer." This is mostly printed, but the serial number, date, name, amount, and signature are handwritten. The back reads "Owned By Mrs - Horace H. Dyer, / Rutland VT." in a handwritten note. It is split into 2 pieces.The certificate uses the long s, an archaic form of the letter s that resembles an f without a full bar.

Issued by the State of Vermont for paying soldiers on credit during and shortly following the Revolutionary War. The certificates were redeemed by matching the the wavy-torn side of the certificate to the corresponding torn stub, kept by the State.

Metal Fragment

1960.57.5

Bent rectangular metal fragment, possibly from strapping. One end is bent toward the flat size, and the other end is bent and slightly twisted in the opposite direction.

Taken from the site of Fort St. Frederic near Crown Point, New York

Mortar and Pestle

1932.4.2a-b

Large wooden mortar (a) and pestle (b). The mortar has been formed into a tall cup that narrows into a base that flares out. It is cracked in several pleases. The rim is warped. The bottom half of the pestle wide, narrowing into a thinner handle.

Owned by Jonas Galusha, the sixth and eighth Governor of Vermont.

Paper Money

1964.52

Paper money with a floral border design. The edges are torn and there are sections missing. Inside the top border are the words "Vermont Currency" and and the serial number "N3320". The center has been printed with the text "One Shilling and Three Pence / The possessor of this BILL shall be [loss] by the Treasurer of the State / [loss] RMONT, One Shilling and Three Pence in Silver at Six Shillings / and Eight Pence [loss] / Ounce by the J[loss] / Day of June, A [loss] / 1782. By order of Assem / bly -- Windsor February, 1781.", and to the left is a printed circular seal that reads "VERMONT CALLS FOR JUSTICE." around a set of scales. It is signed by L. Porter and E. Walbridge. The other side has the inscription, "Fifteen Pence / Death to counterfeiters / WESTMINSTER / Printed by Spooner / and Green. 1781." within a similar border.

Private Bank Note

1937.9

Uncut paper money in two denominations, 20 and 50. Both notes are inscribed in the center with, "The West River Bank/Will pay [denomination] Dollars in demand/to the bearer. Jamaica, 185" The denomination is also written in red letters with grey shadows in a different font and offset to the lower right. The denominations also appear in numerical form in the upper right within a circular seal. The twenty is also labeled in the upper left with Roman numerals (XX), and the fifty is also labeled in the lower left written out.

The upper note (the 20) has an illustration on the left of a woman draped in cloth and holding a spear and shield. She is wearing a five-pointed star on the top of her head, and brooch in the shape of a face at her center breast. At the center top is a woman on the shore sitting on a rock and leaning against a shield and a sheaf of wheat. She is wearing a tiara and holding a short staff. Ships and a lighthouse are visible in the background. In the bottom right is an illustration of a woman sitting on a plow and holding a sheaf of wheat in one arm and a scythe in the other. She is next to a basket overflowing with fruits and berries.

The lower note (the 50) has an illustration on the left of a woman draped in fabric and holding a downward-point sworn and a balance scale. She is wearing a coronet or wreath, and one of her breasts is bared. At the center top is an illustration of a woman sitting on a flying black eagle. The bird is holding one side of a length of striped fabric, while the woman holds the other end to shield her head. In the lower right corner is a portrait of Andrew Jackson.

Both notes are labeled, "STATE OF VERMONT." across the top. They each have unfilled signature lines at the bottom for "Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Edson, New-York./Cashr." and "New England Bank Note Co. Boston./Prest."

Made for The West River Bank of Jamaica, Vermont.

Private Bank Note

2004.60.5

Uncut paper money in four denominations, 1, 2, 3, and 5. All the notes are inscribed in the center with, "The West River Bank/Will pay [denomination] Dollars in demand/to the bearer. Jamaica, July 1st, 18__" The denomination is also written in red letters with grey shadows in a different font and offset to the lower left. The denominations also appear in numerical form in the upper right within a circular seal, and in the lower left within a decorative cartouche. (The 1, 2, and 3 are in Arabic numerals, and the 5 is in Roman numerals.)

The upper note (the 1) has an illustration on the left of two women: one is carrying a spear and shield, and the other is carrying a sword and a set of balance scales. At the center top is a cherub flying above a city carrying a giant coin. In the bottom right is an illustration of a woman holding a floral pillar. She is next to a sheaf of wheat.

The second note (the 2) has an illustration on the left of two young men carrying a woman on their shoulders. At the center top, two cherubs are fighting and using large coins as shields. In the bottom right is an illustration of a woman churning butter.

The third note (the 3) has an illustration on the left of a woman holding a pair of balance scales and gesturing behind her At the center top are three cherubs lounging on coins with accessories of learning, such as paints and a globe. In the bottom right is the Vermont state seal.

The bottom note (the 5) has a portrait of a young women at the upper left. At the center top are five cherubs lounging with five giant coins. In the bottom right is an illustration of a European man and an indigenous American sitting with a large shield with the word "FIVE" written across it.

All notes are labeled, "STATE OF VERMONT." across the top. They each have unfilled signature lines at the bottom for "Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Edson, New-York./Cashr." and "New England Bank Note Co. Boston./Prest."

Made for The West River Bank of Jamaica, Vermont.

Private Bank Note

1967.11.1

Banknote from South Royalton Bank for $1. The serial number is "2178" which is handwritten in red ink. The banknote has a design in each corner, the upper left and right corners have a curlicue floral design with the word "One" in the center. The lower left corner has a version of the Vermont coat of arms, with a banner beneath it that reads "FREEDOM AND UNITY", and in the lower right corner is an eagle. The banknote reads "South Royalton Bank / STATE OF VERMONT / Will pay to the Bearer / on demand / One Dollar / South Royalton", and in the center is a seal with an image of a woman and the Words "ONE DOLLAR" encircling her. A banner reads "[lost]RED BY THE PLEDGE OF [lost] STOCKS AND REAL ESTATE" on the bottom on the banknote. The banknote is signed and includes name of register in red ink, as well an apparent signature in ink on back at one end "--- Fox," and also number "30/3", and date Nov. 26, 1856. The note has two round holes on either side of the center seal, potentially cancellation holes, and is badly frayed with several tears.

Relic, Historic

2007.24.3

Memento from dedication ceremony of DeForge Hydroelectric Station. Block of wood with two circles embedded on surface, one circle of stone and one circle of wood. Printed on one side: "Stone from the diversion tunnel and Wood from the original dam, built in 1898" Printed on opposite side: "DeForge Hydroelectric Station" Printed on one end: "Green Mountain Power Corporation" and company logo. Green felt bottom.

Relic, Historic

1980.25

Wood fragment etched with a design of a home. Text at the bottom reads "This is wood taken from the house / in which Admiral Dewey was born". The opposite side is painted with pale mustard colored paint, and has a few cracks and chips.

Wood fragment from the birthplace home of Admiral George Dewey.

Relic, Historic

1988.13.1.1-.2a-b

Broken top and neck of a champagne bottle, festooned with red, white and blue striped ribbons (1), used to christen the Battleship "Vermont" on August 31, 1905. Other ribbons and an additional bow made of the same striped material are not attached to the bottle. Rectangular wooden box containing bottle and ribbons (2b) and interlocking lid (2ba). Pink foil covering on the top of the bottle shows the name G.H. Mumm & Co. The glass is green and cork is in place.

Jennie Bell (daughter of then governor Charles J. Bell) christened the "Vermont", attended by two Vermont "maids", Mary E. Morse (mother of the donor) and Virginia E. Perry. As described in "The Vermonter" Vol. XI, No. 3, October 1905, "... Miss Jennie Bell swung her right arm and struck a blow with the dangling, beribboned bottle squarely on the port side of the ram bow and cried, "I christen thee Vermont!""

Sap Bucket

1981.13.5.4

Wooden sap bucket. The bucket is 10 inches in diameter at its opening, and slightly wider at the base. It is made of multiple wooden slats, held together by two metal bands, one at the top and one at the base. There is a metal handle with a wooden grip and a tied piece of rope affixed to the top of the bucket.

Service Cap

1921.10.1

US Navy service cap with a dark blue wool crown and a black, rounded brim. The front of the cap has a embroidered gold design of an eagle sitting atop a federal shield, with two crossed fouled anchors behind the shield. The brim of the cap is also embroidered in goldwork with a pattern of oak leaves and acorns. The gold strap along the brim has a brass button on either side. The stiffener in the crown of the cap is missing.

Worn by Admiral Charles E. Clark during the Spanish-American War.

Shako

2015.32

Presentation shako with leather and felt crown and brim and large, black feather plume. A brass plaque on the top of the crown reads, "In Memory of Dr. Howard Reid 1912 Presented to Marjorie Strong of the Reid Family in appreciation for their dedication and support to the Norwich University Cavalry Troop". A heavy gold chain spans the front the of the hat, and a large brass medallion is at the center front that reads, "I WILL TRY CAVALRY UNIT NORWICH UNIVERSITY". The interior of the hat is marked, "Bayly, Inc. Size Medium Holywood, FLA."

Spittoon

1945.45

Rectangular spittoon with flared top and molded designs. The molded designs are architectural, featuring columns at the corners and gothic windows on the sides. The top slopes inward to a circular opening, and another semi-circular opening is on one of the short sides. The bottom is impressed with the makers mark, "Ba[illeg]/Burlington, Vt." The surface is decorated with a very slightly striated brown glaze.

Made in Burlington, Vermont

Tankard

1936.5.2

Wooden tankard constructed similarly to a barrel. The tankard is straight-sided, tapering inward from the base to the top. It is constructed of straight wooden slats, and there are four wooden rings nailed to the slats around the outside. A wooden handle is nailed to one side and spans from the mid-point to the top.

Made by Ithamar Smith of Waitsfield, Vermont, circa 1820

Tax Stamp

1902.1.3a-u

Wooden box containing 17 stamp dies, a press, and metal pick. The dies are all engraved in reverse, and are as follows:
A spread eagle carrying an American shield in its talons with the words "FOUR CENTS VERMONT" around the edge.
A spread eagle holding an American shield in its talons with the words "TEN CENTS VERMONT" around the edge.
A spread eagle holding an American shield in its talons with the words "TWENTY CENTS VERMONT" around the edge.
A spread eagle standing on a rock holding an American shield by a chain from its beak and the words "TWENTYFIVE CENTS VERMONT" around the edge.
An eagle with its wings raised twisting its head around an American shield. It is standing on a branch with an olive branch and arrows under its feet and the words "THIRTY CENTS VERMONT" around the edge.
A spread eagle standing on a branch with an American shield in front of it and the words 'FIFTY CENTS VERMONT" around the edge.
A spread eagle holding an American shield by a chain from its beak and the words "SEVENTYFIVE CENTS VERMONT" around the edge.
A spread eagle with an American shield over its chest holding an olive branch and arrows in its talons. Above the eagle are 13 6-pointed stars and 6 oval clouds. The words "ONE DOLLAR VERMONT" are around the edge.
An eagle on a branch with one wing outstretched and one wing partially stretched with an American shield in front of it to the left and the words, "TWO DOLLARS VERMONT" around the edge.
A spread eagle standing on a rock with an American shield in front of it to the right and the words "THREE DOLLARS VERMONT" around the edge.
A spread eagle with an American shield in front of its chest holding an olive branch and arrows in its talons with the words "FOUR DOLLARS VERMONT" around the edge.
A spread eagle perched on a branch with an American shield in front of it to the left and the words "FIVE DOLLARS VERMONT" around the edge.
An eagle with its wings raised twisting its head around an American shield. It is standing on a branch with an olive branch and arrows under its feet and the words "TEN DOLLARS VERMONT" around the edge.
A wreath of 14 oval clouds surrounding 13 6-pointed stars with the words "TEN CENTS P.CENTUM VERMONT" around the edge.
A wreath of 14 oval clouds surrounding 13 6-pointed stars with the words "SIX MILLS P.DOLLAR VERMONT" around the edge.
A spread eagle with one foot on the ground and the other on top of an American shield that is in front of it to the left and the words "VERMONT SUPERVISORS OFFICE" around the edge.
A spread eagle with an American shield in front of its chest carrying an olive branch and arrows in its talons. The letter O is to the left of the eagle, and there are 13 6-pointed stars above its head. The words "UNITED STATES OF AMERCA" ring the edge, and there is an outer border of dots.

Issued to the State of Vermont in compliance with the 1797 stamp Act.

Trade Sign

2012.59

Semicircular sign for Dr. Lyman Allen. The sign is made of metal and wood, and has a dark gray background painted in gold with the inscription, "DR. LYMAN ALLEN / HOURS 130 to 3 P.M." The front of the sign has a gritty texture due to the inclusion of grains of sand. The back is hollow, using what appear to be scrap pieces of molding to hold the sign away from the wall.

Used on the office of Dr. Lyman Allen on Main Street in Burlington, Vermont

Wood Fragment

1960.57.4a

Roughly square wooden block. A typed card tacked to the wood reads, "Oak and cannon ball from the Royal Savage, Benedict Arnold's flagship, on Lake Champlain in the Revolution."

Taken from the Royal Savage, Benedict Arnold's flagship, in Lake Champlain.