Objects - Miscellaneous

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White cardstock card with a black pellet mounted in the lower left corner under plastic. The card is printed with an image of a cartoon character with a round head, a lightbulb nose, and a red lightning bolt for a body. The body curves around the card and terminates in an atomic spiral around the pellet. The top of the card reads, "energy for the future NUCLEAR POWER / VERMONT YANKEE NUCLEAR POWER CORPORATION". Between the pellet and the cartoon's body is an explanation that the pellet is simulated uranium, and details about how much power uranium can produce.

2002.34

Produced by Vermont Yankee to promote the nuclear power plant in Vernon, Vermont.

Architect's Model

Wooden model of the foundation of the Vermont State House. The model is on a wooden board, which is covered in several pencil notes. The outline of the foundation is raised about 1/4" with spaces for windows and doors. There is a stairway at each end.

1943.4

Shows the foundation of the Vermont State House, built 1833 to 1837. Used to determine block sizes and quantities by the people who were quarrying the granite for the foundation.

Ash tray

Brown plastic ash tray with advertising on one side for "Barre Auto Body & Repair, 16 Brook Street, Bob Harvey, Guy Dion, Tel. 476-8986, Barre, Vermont." On the bottom it says, "Saf-t-dish Ash Tray, Made in U.S.A."

2012.68.1

No information was found on this business, but the location -- 16 Brook St. in Barre -- is now (2024) called Guy's Repair Shop, handling small engine repairs.

Ashtray

Small ashtray made of shredded money. The dish is molded into a circle with the US Capitol building at the center with a banner over it that says, "OUR NATIONAL CAPITOL". The back is molded with the words, "MADE OF U.S. GREENBACKS REDEEMED AND DESTROYED BY U.S. TREASURY ESTIMATED VALUE $3,000. NATIONAL BANK NOTE SOUVENIR. N.J. AVE, WASHINGTON, D.C."

1937.10.4

Souvenir of the US Treasury.

Ashtray

This carved slate ashtray has a natural gray finish. It features four cutouts for resting cigarettes, arranged around a shallow bowl in the center. There are no markings on the ashtray.

2012.23.8

Award

Popsicle stick award. The award is a clean popsicle stick that reads "C.L.T. 10-5-91" on one side and "Stick With Scouting" on the other in blue marker. There is a hole drilled into one end with a brown strong threaded through.

This award was presented to Ann Lindner for her participation in Cub Scout Leader Training with Waterbury Cub Scout Pack 711.

2025.8.16

Badge

Black leather case that opens to show a silver metal badge and an identification card. The badge has the state seal in the center and the words, "Auxiliary Trooper, Vt." in silver on the front. The case opens to show an identification card that says, "Vermont State Police, Lindner, Brian S, Date issues 2018-01-18, Expires 2023-07-29, VSP Auxiliary Trooper. It includes a photo of Lindner and a State Police logo.

2024.14.22

Assigned to Brian Lindner as a Vermont State Police Auxiliary Trooper.

Bag

Paper bag. The front is printed with an illustration of two cows in a green pasture beneath a blue sky. The words, "BEN & JERRY'S" run up the left edge, and at the bottom is a round logo showing a line drawing of two men and the words, "BEN & JERRY'S ICE CREAM". The back shows a continuation of the cow illustration.

1992.78.2

Bag

Brown paper bag from Cheney groceries in Rutland, VT, c. 1900.( Library transfer 3/27/2018.)
The bag has an image of items that would be in the store and in black print has the following information: "Henry W. Cheney, dealer in general merchandise. A full stock of groceries and provisions, 60 Strong Avenue, Rutland, Vermont."

2025.4.1

From the Rutland Daily Herald, Feb. 27, 1911:
The funeral of Henry Warner Cheney of Pleasant street, who died at the Rutland City hospital Saturday afternoon following a short illness, will be held at the house at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon. The ritual of the Grand Army of the Republic will follow the services. Rev. Dr. Norman Seaver pronouncing the benediction. There will also be Masonic services at the grave. Mr. Cheney's death was due to hemorrhage of the brain.
Mr. Cheney was born in Rutland June 19, 1840, and was the son of Hiram L. and Mary Curtis Cheney. He was educated in the schools of this city and later attended the Eastman Business college at Poughkeepsie, N.Y. When the Civil war broke out he joined the 12th Vermont regiment and saw nine months of service, after which he joined the commissary department and served until the final cessation of hostilities.
After the war Mr. Cheney returned to Rutland and engaged in the dry goods and grocery business with his brother, the late George H. Cheney, their location being at the corner of Main and West streets, later moving to the corner of Strongs avenue and Madison streets, where the business was located until Mr. Cheney retired about a year ago. Mr. Cheney was prominently identified with Roberts post, No. 14, G.A.R., Center lodge of Masons and with the Congregational church.
On November 14, 1865, Mr. Cheney was married to Miss Jane E. Davey of this city, by whom he is survived. He is also survived by five daughters, Mrs. J.A. Barrett of Brooklyn, N.Y., Mrs. Ralph Stoddard of New York city, Miss Lucy D. Cheney of this city, Mrs. D.W. Fisher of Albany, N.Y., and Miss A. Marion Cheney of New York city and one son, Albert H. Cheney of Montreal, P.Q. He also leaves eight grandchildren.

Bag

Rectangular white plastic bag with a cord drawstring at the top. The front is printed with a beige rectangle as the ground color, with a coat of arms and the label, "Rogers / F. H. ROGERS CO / BARRE, VT.", printed in dark brown. The base folds into the back and is printed on the bottom with the label, "This bag is made from FUTURFILM(TM) available from ATLAS PAPER CO. 220 GARFIELD AVENUE WOBURN, MASSACHUSETTS 01501 PHONE (617) 729-9750."

2003.82.60

From the F. H. Rogers Co. store in Barre, Vermont, which sold menswear.

Bag

Rectangular white plastic shopping bag with a corded drawstring at the top. Both sides of the bag are printed with an illustration of a floral bouquet with purple blooms and green leaves and stems. The label, "THE Fashion SHOP / RUTLAND, VERMONT", is at the center bottom.

2003.82.61

The Fashion Shop was a clothing store in Rutland, Vermont.

Bag

Yellow and white plastic shopping bag with a red logo printed at the center. The logo consists of a flag waving from a pole with the words, "The Shoe Fair". The words, "Burlington Square Mall Burlington / Bridge Street Morrisville" are below.

2003.82.62

From The Shoe Fair in Burlington, Vermont, and Morrisville, Vermont.

Bag

Brown paper bag printed with the logo for the Vermont Bicentennial. The logo consists of a simplistic line drawing of a church set into hills with fireworks in the sky.

1989.4.1

Produced for the Vermont Bicentennial celebration in 1991.

Bag

Large white paper shopping back with jute handles. The bag is printed with an illustration of a bird sitting in a tree that has brown pears and red leave, framed in a scribbled green oval. The words, "Season's Greetings" and "Abernethy's" are at the top of the bag.

2016.11.19

Abernethy's department store operated on Church Street in Burlington from 1911 to 1981.

Ballot Box

Small wooden ballot box. The box consists of two parts: a four-sided base and a slide-out top (cracked). One side of the base of the shorter than the rest, and the top slides through the gap and into a groove cut into the interior of the remaining three sides. There is a slot toward one side of the top piece, and a thumb indentation for sliding the lid open toward the other side of the top piece. The bottom is inked with the label, "L. D. Hill 1860".

1959.53.7d

Used in Waterford, Vermont

Ballot Box

Small wooden ballot box. The box consists of two parts: a four-sided base and a slide-out top. One side of the base of the shorter than the rest, and the top slides through the gap and into a groove cut into the interior of the remaining three sides. There is a keyhole slot in the center of the top piece, and a thumb indentation for sliding the lid open. A rectangular piece of a paper is attached to the lid with the inked inscription, "Justices of the Peace".

1959.53.7b

Used in Waterford, Vermont

Ballot Box

Small wooden ballot box. The box consists of two parts: a four-sided base and a slide-out top. One side of the base of the shorter than the rest, and the top slides through the gap and into a groove cut into the interior of the remaining three sides. There is a keyhole slot in the center of the top piece, and a thumb indentation for sliding the lid open. A rectangular piece of a paper is attached to the lid with the inked inscription, "Town Representative".

1959.53.7a

Used in Waterford, Vermont

Ballot Box

Small wooden ballot box. The box consists of two parts: a four-sided base and a slide-out top. One side of the base of the shorter than the rest, and the top slides through the gap and into a groove cut into the interior of the remaining three sides. There is a large slot in the center of the top piece, and a light rectangle where a label used to be.

1959.53.7e

Used in Waterford, Vermont

Ballot Box

Wooden ballot box and voting chits. The box has a curved top with a carved handle. The front of the box has a large, circular hole. There is a drawer that sits in the base of the box and can be pulled out from the back. It is accompanied by several small white wooden balls and black wooden cubes.

1973.51

Used by the Apollo Club of Montpelier, Vermont.

Ballot Box

Ballot box used by members of the Upper Valley Community Grange #581. The rectangular box has a slight overhang for the top and base, and the top is divided into two hinged lids with a center pinned section to secure them. The vertical sides have mitered and pinned corners. The front section has two hinges connecting it to the center joint, and the lid lifts with interior curved sides and the front vertical panel to reveal a shallow compartment. There are wire stops on either side to hold this section open. There is a vertical divider between the front and back sections of the box with a round hole cut in the middle of it for placing a vote through anonymously. The back section of the ballot box has a flat hinged lid to cover it that rests on the vertical sides. There is a turned handle pinned to the middle of the back of the ballot box.

2024.4.1

Ballot Box

Small wooden ballot box. The box consists of two parts: a four-sided base and a slide-out top. One side of the base of the shorter than the rest, and the top slides through the gap and into a groove cut into the interior of the remaining three sides. There is a keyhole slot in the center of the top piece, and two thumb indentations for sliding the lid open. A torn, rectangular piece of a paper is attached to the lid with the inked inscription, "Representatives to Con[gress]".

1959.53.7c

Used in Waterford, Vermont

Bandbox

Wallpaper-covered bandbox, or hatbox. The wallpaper is printed with a repeating pattern of sprigs of leaves within a cartouche outline.

1967.90.2a-b

Bandbox

This bandbox, or hatbox, is covered in wallpaper featuring a block printed design of white-and-green snowflakes alternating with brown vines. It is comprised of both a box and a lid. The interior of the box is lined with newspapers from Concord, New Hampshire.

1953.58.1a-b

Bandbox

Wallpaper-covered bandbox filled with wallpaper samples. The lid is covered with paper in a swirled design printed in blue. The box is covered in paper printed with a floral design in browns. The samples contained inside are all borders.

1973.1.30a-dd

The border samples contained in the box are remnants of the first wallpaper borders used in Windsor House in Windsor, Vermont

Bandbox

Circular bandbox covered in tile-printed wallpaper.

1953.58.2a-b

Bandbox

Oval bandbox, or hatbox, covered with block-printed wallpaper. The wallpaper is printed with a delicate pattern of grey stripes and dots with a floral sprig tied with the bow. The band of the lid is covered with a different paper, this one having a blue ground with brown dotted flowers.

1964.3bc

Owned by Merinda Nelson Bill in West Tophsham, Vermont

Banner

Small banner woven of glass seed beads with the inscription, "50TH ANNIVERSARY RECORDS. PRESENTED TO ELMORE TIMOTHY AND CYNTHIA ADAMS IDE ON YOUR GOLDEN WEDDING DAY JULY 15TH 1912 BY AN OLD FRIEND AND SCHOOLMATE, CARRIE BURBANE CREE". The ends taper to points and end in tassels secured by a large, red glass bead.

2021.36.90

Beaded banner made for Elmore Timothy and Cynthia Adams Ide for their anniversary, 1912

Banner

Long banner made of white vinyl. It features five brass grommets along the top edge and another five along the bottom edge. The majority of the lettering on the banner is blue, with a row of red lettering positioned at the bottom edge. At each end of the lowest row of text, there is a U.S. flag displayed. The entire piece is bordered by two rows of straight stitching, which serve to fold the edges under neatly. The text on the banner reads: "KOREAN WAR VETERANS MEMORIAL HIGHWAY DEDICATION 50TH Anniversary of the Korean War Armistice FREEDOM IS NOT FREE." The banner consists solely of text, aside from the inclusion of the two U.S. flags.

2004.76.1

Displayed during the dedication of Route 7a as the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway in 2003.

Basket

Miniature round basket with lid. The basket has a round base with sides that flare outward before coming back in toward the small round top opening. The lid is slightly domed.

1976.43.198a-b

Baton

Baton with carved wooden knob and remnants of silver glitter on it. The post is red at the top, white in the middle, and blue at the base.

2024.32.4

Found in VHS Executive Director's office, formerly the Principal's office for Spaulding School. Likely used at school sporting and band events.

Baton

Black-and-white baton and carrying case. The baton is made of ivory and ebony. Both ends and the connection point between the two materials are mounted with ornately engraved silver. The center mount is engraved, "Josephine Edna Hovey from Spaulding Glee Club". The case is covered in black leather and lined in green velvet.

2007.12a-b

Presented to Josephine Edna Hovey Perry by the Spaulding Glee Club of Spaulding High School in Barre, Vermont

Bead

Small bead made from an animal bone. It is hollow with holes in either end.

1965.14.17

Beads

Two strings of unpainted, turned wooden beads tied together. Both of the beads are shaped like domes with one flat side and the other side convex.

2020.22.96

Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT

Beer Can

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

2021.37.1

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

Beer Tap

Wooden beer tap. There is a rotatable wooden disk at the top that is laser etched with a logo consisting of central stars, 2 hops cones, and the words, "14TH STAR Brewing Col." The shaft of the tap is etched with the label "VALOR ALE". There is a metal socket at the base for attachment.

2023.20.2

Used at Three Penny Taproom in Montpelier, Vermont.

Beer Tap

Wooden beer tap with a rotatable wooden disk on the top. There is a sticker on the disk printed with an image of a compass-rose style sun. The shaft of the tap has a sticker on each side printed with the label "Lawson's" on 2 sides and "Finest Liquids / WARREN, VT" on 2 sides. There is a metal socket at the base for attachment.

2023.20.3

Used at Three Penny Taproom in Montpelier, Vermont.

Beer Tap

Cylindrical wooden beer tap. The top and bottom are capped with 4 wooden disks painted yellow, orange, light blue, and dark blue. The center is laser etched with a hummingbird above a logo consisting of a geometric wolf's head and the words, "LITTLE WOLF / Pale Ale", with the words, "ZERO GRAVITY" below. There is a metal socket at the base for attachment.

2023.20.4

Used at Three Penny Taproom in Montpelier, Vermont.

Beer Tap

Wooden beer tap. The top of the tap is shaped vaguely like a harpoon. It is dyed black and printedin grey and yellow, with the with label, "HARPOON LEVIATHAN". A plastic label on the shaft reads, "Czernobog". There is a metal socket at the base for attachment.

2023.20.5

Used at Three Penny Taproom in Montpelier, Vermont.

Beer Tap

Wooden beer tap shaped like a paddle. There is a sticker at the top printed with a full-color illustration of a red barn and the label, "LOST NATION BREWING." There is a metal socket at the base for attachment.

2023.20.6

Used at Three Penny Taproom in Montpelier, Vermont.

Beer Tap

Wooden beer tap. The top of the tap has a white sticker printed in black with a logo consisting of 3 triangular mountains, the words "UPPER PASS BEER COMPANY", triangular trees and buildings on a flat horizon, and the words, "TUNBRIDGE, VERMONT." There is an additional black sticker on the shaft. There is a metal socket at the base for attachment.

2023.20.7

Used at Three Penny Taproom in Montpelier, Vermont.

Beer Tap

Wooden beer tap with a rotatable wooden disk on the top. There is a sticker on the disk printed with an image of a maple leaf. The shaft of the tap has a sticker on each side printed with the label "Lawson's" on 2 sides and "Finest Liquids / WARREN, VT" on 2 sides. There is a metal socket at the base for attachment.

2023.20.8

Used at Three Penny Taproom in Montpelier, Vermont.

Beer Taps

Wooden beer tap with a rotatable wooden disk on the top. There is a sticker on the disk printed with an image of a hops cone. The shaft of the tap has a sticker on each side printed with the label "Lawson's" on 2 sides and "Finest Liquids / WARREN, VT" on 2 sides. There is a metal socket at the base for attachment.

2023.20.1

Used at Three Penny Taproom in Montpelier, Vermont.

Bell

Small metal bell with a ship's wheel as a handle. The handle consists of a red-stained wooden disc with a hole in the center, and five turned handles spaced equidistant around the edges.

2020.22.34

Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT

Board

Board from the back of a frame with label and letter stuck to it.

1964.63.194

Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.

Bone

Worked animal bone. It is made from the midsection of a deer antler. It has a polished surface and is hollow.

1954.283.122

Collected by Emma P. Sampson

Bone

Worked animal bone. It has a polished surface, and the edges are smoothed.

1954.283.123

Collected by Emma P. Sampson

Book

Small paper book filled with hair clippings. The book is covered with blue-on-brown printed wallpaper, and the binding is secured with string. Each page contains clippings of hair twisted or plaited into decorative shapes and applied with glued paper shapes. Most clippings are labeled with a name, presumably who the hair was taken from, and several of the pages also have short poems.

1983.21.1

Made by Lucina Houghton of Bridport, Vermont

Book

Small paper book filled with hair clippings. The book is covered with blue-green paper, and the binding is secured with pink ribbon. Each page contains clippings of hair twisted or plaited into decorative shapes and applied with glued paper shapes. Each clipping is labeled with a name, presumably who the hair was taken from.

1980.5.1

Owned by Mary A. Vincent of Montpelier, Vermont

Book

A medical book from 1585 donated by Madame Venves A. Schwartz, saying it is a souvenir of her husband, Dr. Victor Schwartz. She gave an address in Vincennes, France.

1964.63.124

Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.

Book

A red-covered promotional book about the city of Lyon presented by the Syndicate D'Initiative of Lyon. A card written in English is bagged with the book.

1964.63.169

Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.

Book

Paper-covered book titled, "Les Deux Jeunes Filles de lar Foret." Poem inside the cover. Author Elizabeth Lehr.

1964.63.178

Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.

Book

Promotional and historical book about L'Auvergne, entitled, "L'Auvergen, Les Images."

1964.63.179

Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.

Book

Book entitled "Caen" that describes and shows art and architecture damaged during World War II.

1964.63.180

Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.

Book

Leather-covered book entitled, "View de Mdm Louise de France." It indicates is the "Fille de Louis XV." The book is dated 1826 and has 351 pages.

1964.63.185

Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.

Book Jacket

Rectangular sheet of black leather. The right half is stamped with the inscription, "IN TRIBUTE TO ADDIE MAYNARD A VERMONT EDUCATOR" in green. On the back is the inscription, "MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN" written in chalk.

1997.41.10

Made to honor Addie Maynard, an employee of the Vermont Department of Education.

Bookmark

Green linen bookmark with white vertical embroidery, "VERMONT" and a clover after the V. Library transfer, originally a gift from Sarah Dopp.

2025.4.3

Bookmarks

Three beaded bookmarks in the shape of crosses. Each is made of white glass seed beads stitched on perforated paper. The first is a Latin cross. The second is a cross-crosslet. The third is a Greek cross.

1958.41.2a-c

Bottle

White plastic drinking bottle. It has a black plastic lid that screws onto the bottle with a central pop-up spout. The middle of the bottle is printed with a purple label with white words that read, "1994 / Champlain valley FAIR Essex Junction, Vermont," with an illustration of a fair scene that includes a Ferris wheel, a cow, a tractor, and tents.

1994.38

Distributed to exhibitors at the 1994 Champlain Valley Fair.

Bottle Holder

Cardboard six-pack holder. The carton collapses by folding along the center support piece. Each exterior side is printed with an illustration of a mountain lion (catamount) with the title, "CATAMOUNT GOLD".

1987.6.1b

Distributed by Catamount Brewing Company in White River Junction, Vermont

Bottle tab

Yellow waxed cardboard cap for cream. In the center of the cap is the following: "Evans Dairy, pasteurized heavy cream, So. Ryegate, VT."

2024.32.5

Bottle cap for Evans' Dairy in South Ryegate, VT. Found in collection.

Box

Tall, narrow wooden box with a hinged top lid. The lid has a narrow slit pierced into the center and locks closed with an internal lock box (now missing) at the center front. The front is painted with the words, "Contributions For The Church Of The Messiah" in gold and yellow paint. The box is finished with shellac except for the back and the interior. There are two holes in the back for mounting the box to a wall.

2010.78.1

Collection box used to hold donations to the Unitarian Church of of the Messiah in Montpelier, Vermont

Box

Cardboard box and lid with brown, glossy finish. One end is printed with a white cartouche, on which is a hand-written label. A paper label on the inside of the lid reads, "Fur Set Box", along with patent information, a warning letter against breaking the patent, and contact information of the manufacturer.

1953.18.45c-d

Box

Crumpled, empty box pierced throughout with holes. The lid of the box has a hand-written paper labels that reads, "This box contains a Live Baby Panther / Caution / Do not feed in Transit". The reverse has hand written address label with two 3-cent stamps, the return address, "From Horace M. Abrams / Schoharie. N.Y" and sending address, "To / Dr. Arthur W. Peach / Vermont Historical Society / Montpelier / Vermont". A small note written across the bottom of the label reads, "Contains Merchadise - 4th Class. - POSTMASTER. - This parcel may be opened for Post Office inspection of merchandise." One side of the box is missing a flap, and the other flap is crushed open. The lid hinges open with a fabric tape hinge.

Inside the box is a flat piece of paper with (presumably fake) small animal poop glued to the center top and the handwritten inscription, "Well, he Was here, but he must have got away."

1959.9

Given to Vermont Historical Society Director Arthur Peach as a prank by Horace Abrams, during the "panther craze" when several sightings of catamounts were reported across the state of Vermont. The phrase on the inside is a reference to people not being able to prove their claims because the catamount was not present.

Box

Oval band box with a lid. The exterior of the box is covered in wallpaper. The top of the lid and the body of the box have a teal ground with white leaves and flowers. The lid band has a blue ground with dark blue and white floral swirls. The interior of the box is lined with newspaper.

1953.44.4a-b

Owned by Governor Ebenezer Ormsbee

Box

Small cardboard retail ring box consisting of a separate base and lid. The lid has been restitched together along the edges. The top of the lid is printed with the label, "CHARLES WYMAN WATCHES JEWELRY & SILVERWARE 119 MAIN ST. ST. ALBANS, VT."

1970.17.5b

Owned by a member of the Wade family in Montgomery, Vermont

Box

Rectangular cardboard box printed in green with a photographic image of the University of Vermont beneath a pennant that reads "U. V. M." Beside the image is the yellow inscription, "C.C.C. TRADEMARK / UNIVERSITY CHOCOLATES / MADE BY / CRYSTAL CONF. CO. BURLINGTON, VT. / C.C.C. TRADEMARK." The sides are each printed with the business name and pennant image. One side has a paper sticker that reads, "5 Lbs. CHOCLATE NUGATINES"

2006.13.3a-b

Box

Small paper-covered box. The paper is printed with a white-and-blue checked pattern with black coral over it. There is a metal drawer pull at the center top as a handle, and a small metal latch at the center front. It is lined with white paper. The inside has the label, "A New Present from Zannie - 1861."

1967.2.5

Possibly owned by a member of the Wright family.

Box

Small oblong metal case, painted red.

1952.32.9aa-bb

Owned by Lieutenant Colonel Roswell Farnham of Bradford, Vermont, during the Civil War.

Box

Wooden box with a slide-out lid. The lid is chip carved with one finger notch. A paper label on the lid reads, "Silver Leaf / Black Field". The words, "Odds & Ends", are handwritten in pencil on the lid.

1960.145a

Box

Cardboard box with blue velvet insert. The box is covered in figured white paper. The lid is covered in blue paper with the word "Balfour" repeated throughout. The velvet insert is split in the center to hold a ring.

2015.20.1.2a-b

Owned by Clarice Bianchi Cella Best and used to hold her class ring

Box

Rectangular box with a lid. One side of the box has an attached crochet-covered button and a sticker label that reads "Dept G / No. 1166/8 1Gr."

1976.43.270.1a-b

Box

Rectangular box with a lid. One side of the box has an attached brown satin-covered button and a sticker label that reads "1/2 Gross / No. / Size / Color".

1976.43.271.1a-b

Box

Rectangular box with a lid. One side of the box has an attached blue satin-covered button and a sticker label that reads "1/2 Gross / No. / Size / Color".

1976.43.273.1a-b

Box

Rectangular box with a lid. One side of the box has an attached black velvet-covered button.

1976.43.274.1a-b

Box

Square cardboard box separate lid and box. The interior is lined with tissue paper. The top of the lid has a 4.5 cent stamp with an image of the White House. Two name tag style paper stickers are cut to create a return address label and a shipping label. The return address is, "Vt. Hist. Soc. Montpelier, Vt." The shipping address is, "Mr. Douglas Howes Northfield High School Northfield, Vermont". The note, "PRINCIPAL FOR" is written in ink above the shipping label with an arrow pointing to the name of the school.

2016.8.3a-b

Used to ship the Edmunds Award that was awarded to Douglas E. Howes, Jr. by the Vermont Historical Society.

Box

Small, rectangular cardboard ring box with a removable lid. The top of the lid is printed with the inscription, "C.H.Baldwin, Montpelier, Vt."

1938.1.1b

Made for C. H. Baldwin, a jewelry store in Montpelier, Vermont, from

Box

Large brown cardboard clothing box consisting of two pieces: the bottom (box) and top (lid). The left edge of the top is printed with an image of a trade sign hanging from a post. The sign reads, "Hickey-Freeman CUSTOMIZED CLOTHES" with a logo of a hand. The bottom right corner of the box has the inscription, "Hays and Carney, Inc. 127 Church Street Burlington, Vermont

2016.11.39a-b

Box

Two-piece clothing box consisting of a bottom (box) and top (lid). The exterior of both pieces are red with narrow black stripes. They are printed in the center in gold with a map of Vermont and the inscription, "Nate's INC. VERMONT'S LARGEST MEN'S CLOTHIERS". The interiors of both pieces are printed with a marbled pattern in gold and white.

2016.11.40a-b

Box

Green, blue, gold, and white striped and checked garment gift box. The box unfolds flat or folds together so the top hinges upward along one of the long sides. The side opposite the hinge side has two tabs to secure the box closed and a center handle. The top of the box is printed with a map of Vermont and the inscription, "Nates INC. / VERMONT'S LARGEST MEN'S CLOTHIERS".

2016.11.41

Box

Large, orange one-piece cardboard box with lid that folds open. The top is printed with an image of an a-framed building labeled on the front wall, "SWISS CHALET". The words, "Essex Junction Vermont" are beneath the image in Gothic letters.

2016.11.43

Box

Small round box consisting of a base and lid. The top is labled, "Cyclas partameia W. R. Junction Aug 4 1860." It is filled with small seashells.

1957.25.75

Box

Yellow plastic box with insert made to specifically hold a watch and bracelet band. The insert is covered with purple velveteen.

2015.6.1.2a-b

Box

Cardboard retail box printed on the top in blue with a white eagle head, and on the bottom in wavy red-and-white stripes.

2020.16.1b

Carried by Dave Watson to the top of Mt. Everest in 2006.

Box

Narrow, corduroy covered box. The interior of the box is lined with velvet and satin, and there is an pasted-in paper note that reads, "Pearl found in Winooski River - property of W. T. Dewey".

1954.22.2b

Owned by William Tarbox Dewey.

Box, laundry

A brown cloth-covered cardboard box with leather straps
a=the bottom
b=the lid

2024.2.1a-b

"Back to school supplies included laundry mailing boxes for many college-bound students in the early twentieth century. The reusable mailing containers provided a convenient way to deal with a time-consuming cleaning job. Using the mail also saved on cost because shipping grubby clothes home to mother could be cheaper than a professional cleaner. From the 1910s into the 1960s, mailing laundry was an attractive option for anyone without the time, means, or resources to do the chore themselves. It suited undergraduates, summer campers, military personnel, and others."
Source: https://postalmuseum.si.edu/collections/object-spotlight/laundry-box

Bracelet

Bracelet made from 3 hollow woven tubes of human hair. The tubes are twisted together and secured with a metal clamp. The name "Fannie" is engraved on the metal.

1968.44.3

Bracket

Square metal bracket with a large, round central hole.

2020.4.27

Part of the photography kit used by George R. Bosworth of Berlin, Vermont

Brick

Rectangular, red-clay brick with remnants of white mortar on the sides. The top has an attached paper label that reads, "New York, February 27th, 1903 This brick was taken from the roof of the cell one time occupied by Ethan Allen; in the building of late years known as the Hall of Records, and torn down by the City Authorities February 1903. This building was built in 1758 and used as an English Prison. Presented to the Museum by, Ervin A. Pratt, 496 Hancock St, Borough of Brooklyn, N.Y."

1903.2

Taken from the cell occupied by Ethan Allen in New York.

Brick

Red clay brick broken into two pieces down the long side. The brick is held in a decorative box lined on the exterior with burgundy velvet and on the interior with blue satin.

1905.3a-c

Taken from the Graff House in Philadelphia where Thomas Jefferson drafted the Declaration of Independence. It was likely acquired when the house was torn down in 1884.

Brick

Rectangular brick.

1928.12

Found in the debris of the foundation of the first normal school established in the United States in Concord, Vermont.

Brick

Red clay brick. There is evidence of mortar on the top and bottom.

1953.9.3

Taken from the fireplace of the Moses Pollard house in Plymouth, Vermont.

Brick

Rectangular brick. Evidence of mortar is on the top and left side.

1953.52.19

From the original chimney of the Ann Story house in Salisbury, VT.

Brick

Brick molded with the label, "D B Co".

2001.39

Made by Drury Brick Co., Inc., in Essex Junction, Vermont

Brick

Red brick. The brick is crumbled on one side and has remnants of white mortar.

1969.35.1

Taken from Mount Independence.

Brochure

Small, bifold informational brochure. The cover is printed with an illustration of a mountain lion (catamount) with the title, "CATAMOUNT GOLD". The inside is printed with advertising copy about the company's philosophy and products.

1987.6.1c

Distributed by Catamount Brewing Company in White River Junction, Vermont

Business Card

Small cardstock card. One side is printed with a cartoon image of a man holding open a round vault door. Where the inside of the vault would be, a penny is attached to the card. The words, "WHO SAYS THAT WE DON'T GIVE AWAY SAMPLES?" is at the top and bottom. The back reads, "Thank You For Coming To Our Open House MONTPELIER NATIONAL BANK "The Bank by the Clock"".

2014.44.1

A penny given away as a promotion by Montpelier National Bank in Montpelier, Vermont.

Button

White button with 5 central holes.

1963.50.8

No VT connection.

Buttons

A mail envelope that says, "a gift from Unspoiled Vermont and " with a one-and a half cent stamp. It opens to showcase six quarter-sized, intricate-edged buttons made from butternut wood. The inside of the unfolding envelop reads as follows:
"These Butternut Buttons fashioned by hand from native Butternuts by New England craftsmen represent their ingenuity in created useful articles from local resources. When you are in our section of New England visit our craft shop where many interesting articles are made. THE HANDICRAFTERS, Hardwick, Vermont, butternut buttons and belts, rock maple bowls, maple trays, lamps, buckets, salad sets."

2020.26.7a-g

Owned by Sarah Dopp in Burlington, Vermont

Calling Cards

Small black case that snaps shut plus a small packet of calling cards with the name, "A. Fern Souther" printed in a fancy typeface, small in size, in the center of each card. There are four cards and some tissue that wrapped them.

2004.72.46

Owned by A. Fern Souther in Burlington, Vermont.

Camera

Black Polaroid Automatic 100 camera with leather strap. The protective cover snaps open to reveal the lens and viewfinder, which rotates up to be in the position where the user can see the image being photographed. There is a slot on the side where finished photos emerge. Numbers 1,2,3 and 4 on the camera probably coincide with the steps to follow to take photographs.
There are two flash attachments for the camera.

1999.58.7a-c

Owned by the Vermont Petroleum Association.

Camera

Black Ikoflex camera in a brown leather case. The twin-lens reflex (TLR) camera has a boxy shape and is equipped with a square viewfinder that opens at the top. It features two lenses on the front and has knobs protruding from the side of the case. Additionally, it comes with a neck strap. Accompanying the camera is a Kalart vertical flash attachment, consisting of a silver cylinder and a black exterior dish. Inside the dish, there is a small light bulb, while the dish itself is silver. To connect the flash to the camera, there is a black arm with an adjustable screw for attachment and a socket for the flash, complete with calibrations on the outside. Lastly, there is an L-shaped metal piece, featuring a black-topped screw on one arm and slots on the other arm for attaching something at the end.

1999.58.1a-d

Owned by the Vermont Petroleum Association.

Camera Case

A black case for a Polaroid camera and two flash attachments. The case has a leather strap for carrying and a silver latch. The word "Diamond" is printed on one side of the case. Inside, the case has three compartments for the camera and two flash attachments plus a slot for the instruction booklet.

1999.58.8

Owned by the Vermont Petroleum Association.

Camera Case

Brown vinyl camera case with outside compartment that closes and a zipper to close the larger carrying space. It also has a long shoulder strap

1999.58.2

Used by a member of the Vermont Petroleum Association.

Cane

Black wooden cane with a gold-toned metal cap engraved "G.W. MacAvoy from the Employees of 'Montvert'". The cap is also stamped with the mark, "FS & Co".

1984.24.1

Presented to G. W. MacAvoy by the employees of Montvert, a hotel in Middletown Springs, Vermont.

Cane

Auctioneer's cane. The cane is a polished plain wood surface with slightly worn angled sides. It is printed, "C.W. GRAY & SONS, INC., / E. THETFORD, VT. / AUCTION EVERY MONDAY" in stamped black lettering.

2025.5.1

C.W. Gray & Sons, Inc., was founded by Carlton Gray with his sons Herbert and Larry in 1947. The family business continued in livestock auctions until 1997, when they transitioned to primarily equipment and dealer auto auctions that they run in East Thetford to this day.

Cannonball

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."

1960.57.4b

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

Card Case

Leather card case decorated on the front with flowers and a banner that reads, "Mrs. C. J. Bell". The year 1905 is written in the lower right corner. A clear pocket shows a blue paper pass for the Boston & Maine Railroad, giving Hon. C. J. Bell and family complimentary use of the railroad within Vermont for the year of 1906. There is also a calling card that reads, "Mrs. Charles James Bell".

1960.44.3

Owned by Mary Louise Bell of Walden, Vermont

Card case

A black plastic case for carrying business cards. The case has a clear plastic pouch and a flap. Printed in gold on the clear plastic is the following: Alexander Bedia, Real Estate, Barre, Vermont, Granite 6-7705.

2012.68.13

Alexander Bedia (1916-1985) had a real estate business in Barre. He married Priscilla Joslin, a teacher, in 1950. They had no children.

Cardboard Tube Fishing Line

Paper towel tube cut down and wrapped with fishing line. The filament line is knotted around the tube and has a brass chain with stainless steel fish hook at the far end.end of the

2024.40.1

Used during Fish-ins for Abenaki rights in the 1970s.

Carousel Animal

Carved wooden carousel horse. The horse is brown with a black mane and tail and is shown leaping. It is wearing a gold and green bridle with a leather rein. The saddle is green and gold and the saddle blankets are blue. The Vermont state seal and the dates 1791-1991 are painted on the side. A gold pole runs up the center of the horse. The pole is set into a large wooden cross base.

2003.30a-c

Made to celebration the bicentennial of Vermont's Statehood.

Carton

Round cardboard ice cream carton with a removable lid. The bottom edge of the carton is reinforced with metal. The side of the carton is printed in blue with the label, "Net Contents 2 1/2 Gallons / The Granite City REAL ICE CREAM / COOPERATIVE CREAMERY ASSOCIATION, INC. - BARRE, VERMONT." The words, "Mrs. Kelly's Lamp / Keep / Oct. 1979" are written on the lid in pencil.

2011.37.4a-b

Retail packaging for ice cream sold by The Granite City Cooperative Creamery in Barre, Vermont

Carton

Round cardboard ice cream carton with a removable lid. The bottom edge of the carton is reinforced with metal. The side of the carton is printed in blue with the label, "Net Contents 2 1/2 Gallons / The Granite City REAL ICE CREAM / COOPERATIVE CREAMERY ASSOCIATION, INC. - BARRE, VERMONT." The words "LEMON CREAM" are stamped on the top of the lid, as is the penciled inscription, "Mrs. Maxfield 3 1/2 doz. Donuts".

2010.43.17a-b

Retail packaging for ice cream sold by The Granite City Cooperative Creamery in Barre, Vermont

Carton

Round cardboard ice cream carton with a removable lid. The bottom edge of the carton is reinforced with metal. The side of the carton is printed in blue with the label, "Net Contents One Gallon / The Granite City REAL ICE CREAM / COOPERATIVE CREAMERY ASSOCIATION, INC. - BARRE, VERMONT."

2002.12a-b

Retail packaging for ice cream sold by The Granite City Cooperative Creamery in Barre, Vermont

Carving

Two-dimensional carving of a rabbit in dark wood. The rabbit is shown on its hind legs, with its front legs on a tall piece of grass.

1966.15.26

Made in Northfield, Vermont

Carving

Wooden carving of a catamount, or mountain lion, leaping. The catamount is shown with its front paws off the ground and its tail curled on the ground behind it. The weight of its body is held up by a metal support. The tail is broken in two places and held in place by an interior wire. The base is rectangular, with a roughly carved top and smooth sides. It is labeled, "Arthur W. Peach". The tall base sits on a wider, but shorter rectangular base.

1959.32.1

Used on the desk of Arthur W. Peach, former Director of the Vermont Historical Society.

Case

A black leather case with a calendar inside and a sleeve. On the cover of the case, printed in gold, is the following: "Compliments of Spaulding & Kimball Co., Wholesale Grocers, Stone Stores, South Wharf, Burlington, VT." This information is repeated on the inside flap, with a calendar for 1927 below.

2025.11.4

This came to the Vermont Historical Society from the Baxter family and was found among the papers given to the VHS Library. It isn't clear who it might have belonged to in the family.
The company that provided this complimentary case was established by Frank Douglas Spaulding (1881-1958) and Fred E. Kimball (1869-1943. Kimball's obituary suggests he got into the wholesale grocery business shortly after graduating from Tufts College in 1891. The company went out of business in 1928.

Casting

Plaster cast of a panther print, painted dark red. On the back of the casting is a piece of masking tape with the inscription, "1934 Chester, Vt. - original is in the Bennington, Vt. museum."

1995.44.2

Duplicate of plaster cast made from footprints at Grafton Gulf, December 1934, by Rev. William J. Ballou. The original is held in the Bennington Museum.

Casting

White plaster casting of panther print, from the original in the Bennington Museum.

1995.44.3

Duplicate of plaster cast made from footprints at Grafton Gulf, December 1934, by Rev. William J. Ballou. The original is held in the Bennington Museum.

Casting

Rough plaster cast of an animal footprint. The print shows four toes and a center pad with a wide, flat border around the print. There are remnants of dirt and dried plants in the plaster.

1995.43

Cast from a catamount pawprint in Hartland, Vermont.

Ceiling Fixture

Three pieces of a ceiling lighting fixture consisting of a base (a), a socket (b), and a wire nut (c). The round base is made of porcelain with a metal bar across the center. There are two holes for mounting. The socket consists of a porcelain base with a round metal tube, molded into grooves at the top. The wire nut is round and white.

2014.18.3a-c

Used in the Pavilion Hotel, Montpelier

Change purse

Small leather change purse that zips. The name of a business is printed in gold on the side of the purse. It says, "Win's Gulf, 479-1257."

2012.68.16

Win's Gulf was a service station established on Washington Street in Barre by Winston C. Bresett (1925-2017). Bresett was born in Barre and attended Spaulding High School until his father became ill and he had to go to work on the family farm. He served in the Navy and then worked as a polisher at Grearson and Lane for 17 years. He supplemented his income by remodeling houses. In 1956 he started Win's Gulf station, which he operated for 24 years.
His obituary: https://www.whitcombfuneralhome.com/obituaries/print?o_id=4085069

Change purse

Black plastic change purse with ring to attach to something. The purse has a gold-printed advertisement that reads, "In appreciation, Olga's Beauty Shop, 153 no. Seminary St. Barre, Vermont, Phone 476-4302."

2012.68.12

This business no longer exists in 2024 and the location is listed as a two-family residence.

Checkbook Cover

Leather bifold checkbook cover printed with the labe, "The First National Bank, MONTPELIER, VT."

1954.45

Chipped Stone

Biface chipped stone.

1975.244

Chipped Stone

Chipped stone.

1950.27.675

Collected by Harry M. Woodcock

Chipped Stone

Unidentified rectangular chipped stone.

1950.27.334

Collected by Harry M. Woodcock near the Lemon Fair River

Chipped Stone

Chipped stone.

1950.27.684

Collected by Harry M. Woodcock from the St. George Site, North Ridge

Chipped Stone

Biface chipped stone.

1969.5.11

Chipped Stone

Unidentified chipped stone made of quartzite. It is slightly oval in shape with a thinned base the curves inward. The edges are sharp.

1950.27.256

Collected by Harry M. Woodcock near the Lemon Fair River

Chipped Stone

Three-sided chipped stone core.

1969.35.4

Collected by John Williams

Chipped Stone

Chipped stone.

1950.27.676

Collected by Harry M. Woodcock

Chipped Stone

Lacriform chipped stone. It is domed on one side and flat on the other.

1950.27.338

Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County

Chipped Stone

Large, unidentified chipped stone, possibly naturally chipped.

1975.346

Chipped Stone

Chipped stone.

1950.27.677

Collected by Harry M. Woodcock

Chipped Stone

Oval chipped stone. It is domed on one side and flat on the other.

1950.27.343

Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County

Chipped Stone

Lacriform chipped stone. It is domed on one side and flat on the other.

1950.27.339

Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County

Chipped Stone

Miscellaneous chipped stone. It has an ovate shape with one rounded edge and one pointed edge.

1954.5.14

Collected by Lyle Hanson in Fair Haven, Vermont, or Lake George, New York

Chipped Stone

Unidentified chipped stone.

1950.27.690

Collected by Harry M. Woodcock

Chipped Stone

Possibly utilized chipped stone.

1969.5.16

Chipped Stone

Unidentified chipped stone artifact. It is slightly crescent shaped and comes to a point on both ends.

1950.27.248

Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County

Chipped Stone

Chipped stone.

1950.27.661

Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County

Chipped Stone

Oval chipped stone. It is domed on one side and flat on the other.

1950.27.340

Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County

Chipped Stone

Utilized chipped stone flake.

1954.10.6

Collected by John A. Gale on the shore of Lake Champlain in Georgia, Vermont.

Chipped Stone

Unidentified biface chipped stone.

1951.33.556

Collected in Vergennes, Vermont

Chipped Stone

Piece of slate chipped along the edges in an ax-like shape.

1975.453

Chipped Stone

Utilized chipped stone flake.

1954.10.7

Collected by John A. Gale on the shore of Lake Champlain in Georgia, Vermont.

Chipped Stone

Chipped stone.

1950.27.669

Collected by Harry M. Woodcock at Bristol Pond

Chipped Stone

Chipped stone.

1950.27.662

Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County

Chipped Stone

Biface chipped stone.

1975.306

Chipped Stone

Bifaced chipped stone.

1975.434

Chipped Stone

Unidentified biface chipped stone.

1951.33.557

Collected in Vergennes, Vermont

Chipped Stone

Lacriform chipped stone. It is domed on one side and flat on the other.

1950.27.336

Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County

Chipped Stone

Miscellaneous chipped stone. It has an laneolate shape with one end narrower than the other. The blade edges are symmetrical, and straight.

1954.5.15

Collected by Lyle Hanson in Fair Haven, Vermont, or Lake George, New York

Chipped Stone

Irregular chipped stone. It is domed on one side and flat on the other.

1950.27.341

Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County

Chipped Stone

Biface chipped stone.

1975.238

Chipped Stone

Biface chipped stone.

1969.35.2

Collected by John Williams from Mount Independence in Orwell, Vermont

Chipped Stone

Chipped stone.

1950.27.663

Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County

Chipped Stone

Biface chipped stone.

1975.254

Chipped Stone

Chipped stone.

1950.27.664

Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County

Chipped Stone

Unidentified rectangular chipped stone.

1950.27.326

Collected by Harry M. Woodcock near the Lemon Fair River

Chipped Stone

Chipped stone.

1950.27.671

Collected by Harry M. Woodcock

Chipped Stone

Oval chipped stone. It is domed on one side and flat on the other.

1950.27.342

Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County

Chipped Stone

Unidentified chipped stone, possibly a spokeshave.

1950.27.619

Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County

Chipped Stone

Bifaced chipped stone.

1975.455

Chipped Stone

Biface chipped stone.

1969.5.10

Chipped Stone

Chipped stone.

1950.27.673

Collected by Harry M. Woodcock

Chipped Stone

Biface chipped stone.

1969.35.3

Collected by John Williams

Chipped Stone

Chipped stone.

1950.27.672

Collected by Harry M. Woodcock

Chipped Stone

Unidentified chipped stone.

1950.27.313

Collected by Harry M. Woodcock near the Lemon Fair River

Chipped Stone

Lacriform chipped stone. It is domed on one side and flat on the other.

1950.27.337

Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County

Cigarette Case

Semi-clear plastic cigarette case formed like a disposable cigarette carton. The top completely removes and is printed with the word "CAMEL". The lower half is printed with the word, "VERMONT". Accompanied by a hand-written note that reads, "Pretty sure a gift to Servicemen in WWII".

2022.54.1

Owned by a member of the Dopp family

Clarinet

19th century rosewood and boxwood clarinet. The mouthpiece (a) is made of rosewood with a metal tip, likely with a lead repair due to wear. The bottom edge is inset to fit into the next section (b) and is wrapped with thread. The next section is slightly pear-shaped, with ivory bands at the top and bottom edges. This section is imprinted "MARSH & CHASE" very faintly from an original wood burning stamp. The top fingering section (c) has three tone holes and spring-loaded brass levers to control two additional keys. Also branded into this section is "MARSH & CHASE / CALAIS, VT" with an image of an eagle in the center. The second fingering section (d) has four tone holes down the front and three additional brass levers covering key holes. There is a missing ivory band on the top edge of this piece. It is also imprinted with "MARSH & CHASE." The bell (e) has a polished surface, ivory bands at the top and bottom, and is imprinted with the same worn trademark as section c.

All sections have carved threading where they connect to adjoining pieces, but the threading has worn somewhat.

a= Rosewood mouthpiece, possible lead repair
b= Section next to mouth piece has ivory bands at each end. Barely legible printing on front: "MARSH & CHASE"
c= Next section has three tone holes and brass levers on front and back to control two other keys. Also printed on this piece but barely legible: "MARSH & CHASE/ CALAIS, VT." with an image of an eagle in center.
d= Next section has four tone holes down front, with two more brass levers and keys. An ivory band between (c) & (d) is missing. Also imprinted with "MARSH & CHASE"
e= The bottom end section is horn-shaped and is trimmed with ivory where it connects with (d) and around bottom edge. Imprinted with same trademark as on (c) but almost worn away.

1991.35.1a-e

Cousins Perry Marsh and Nelson Chase made fifes, clarinets, and pianos in Calais from 1819 until 1836.

Coaster

Round wooden coaster with a laser-cut logo of a tree with the words "VERMONT QUALITY WOOD PRODUCTS SINCE 1891". The back is laser cut with "www.vermontwood.org".

2006.4.8

Given away as a promotional item during the 2005 Vermont History Expo

Coaster

Square cardboard coaster showing a central image of a catamount (mountain lion) beneath a banner that reads, "CATAMOUNT".

2022.14.5

Commemorative Certificate

A certificate from 1821 -- "Medaille de Sainte-Helene" -- awarded to Felix Mathieu.

1964.63.186

Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.

Commemorative Stone

Soapstone in the shape of Vermont. One side is carved with the words, "CORNISH WINDSOR COVERED BRIDGE 1989".

1991.1.3

Presented to Governor Madeleine Kunin to commemorate the opening of the renovated Cornish-Windsor covered bridge in 1989.

Compass

A two-sided compass attached to a clip and leather strap. It is a souvenir of Burlington, Vt.

2007.35.5

Condom

Red matchbook-like package that contains a condom. The cover declares this is "the Amazing 2-in-1 condom. It is a promotion for quitting smoking. Inside it says, "If you want to continue using condoms for what they are meant for, quit smoking today." It gives the phone number for the Vermont Quit Line. "Keep smoking and you might not get it up." But for those who continue to smoke, the package suggests the condom could have other uses such as to store pennies.

2025.3.20

Here is a history of anti-smoking efforts in Vermont: https://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/story/news/2018/11/19/history-space-vt-battled-reduce-tobacco-use/38552313/

Decorative Plate

Decorative wooden plate with poppies and wheat etched on the rim and in the center. The rim and center are darkly stained with a ring between stained lighter.

1964.63.171

Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.

Deed

Framed copies of two documents: the deed of donation of the Statue of Liberty in 1884 and a letter from Jules Ferry, prime minister of France, to L.P. Morton, a US official in France. The frame item is from a military official in Saint-Die "in testimony of his gratitude to the American people." The gold frame is chipped.

1964.63.205

Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.

Directional Sign

Rectangular metal road sign. The side is printed with yellow lettering on a black ground that reads, "GILMAN / VERMONT" beneath a right-pointing arrow. There is a yellow rectangle for writing the distance followed by "MI". Protective tissue paper applied by the manufacturer is still attached to the face of the sign, indicating it was never hung.

2022.70.7

Likely produced for use at a railroad station.

Disc

Ground and polished quartzite disc. The centers of both faces are dished.

1975.375

Display Box

Glass-topped display box. The exterior sides of the box are covered in leather, and it hinges open along the halfway point of the sides. The top is clear glass with a beveled edge. The interior is lined in burgundy satin on the bottom, and paper on the sides. The bottom bears the sticker labels, "LUNDBOR'S PERFUMES" in the center, and "Cost . . . Price . . . FROM H. L. & G. E. WILLIAMS Pharmacists WINDSOR, VT" in the corner.

1958.1.631

Sold by H. L. & G. E. Williams in Windsor, Vermont

Document Case

Cylindrical document case covered in leather. It is inscribed in gold letters with the words, "Charles Reed, Dart. Coll. 1835."

1972.53.1a-b

Owned by Charles Reed of Thetford, Vermont.

Door

Wooden door with rectangular stained-glass window. The widow stretches across the upper 2/3 of the door and consists of a clear central panel etched with starbursts surrounded with rectangular panes of colored and textured glass.

2013.44

Used on the chapel of Camp Smith in Stowe, Vermont, which was established by and for the Civilian Conservation Corps.

Door Lock

Large wooden lock case for a door. The sides and keyhole are reinforced with iron plates, the central plate forming a heart around the keyhole. The interior locking mechanism is no longer present.

2014.60.1060

Used on the door to the Village Congregational Church in Barre, Vermont

Envelopes

There are 25 used envelops with stamps from African countries, most from Congo. Many are addressed to Jean Mosinski, who also sent a card with his name and best regards. There was a large envelop found with the stamped envelops that said "Pour un Philatelitte" or stamp collector.
There are also two see-through envelops containing never used stamps. Six show a man in a uniform and give his name as General LeClerc. In another envelop are three stamps with a winged figure declaring "Pour le salut public OUI." I added two stamps that fell out from among the envelops and have never been used. They show a girl and say "Tuberculose."

1964.63.225

Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.

Eyeglass Case

Leather sheath-style eyeglass case.

1958.19.1b

Owned by Thomas Culver of Middlesex, Vermont

Eyeglass Case

Leather eyeglass case with an envelope tab closure. The front of the case is embossed in gold with the label, "E.B.Mayrowitz / 104 East 23rd Street New-York."

1953.9.2c

Likely owned by either Rev. Ora Taylor of Ludlow, Vermont, or his father, Joseph Taylor of Ludlow, Vermont.

Eyeglass Case

Leather, sheath-style eyeglass case. One side is embossed with the label, "Chester Hildreth OPTICIAN BURLINGTON Vt."

1996.49.15b

Sold by Chester Hildreth of Burlington, Vermont.

Eyeglass Case

Leather eyeglass case. The case is an extended oval shape. Both sides are embossed with a swirling design in gold. The case hinges open on one long side.

1967.2.4

Eyeglass Case

Eyeglass case covered in black leather. The interior is lined with purple velvet and has a paper label with the handwritten inscription, "Julia A. H. Rugg Proctorsville, Vt." The case hinges open at one side.

1958.1.674b

Owned by Julia Hager Rugg in Proctorsville, Vermont

Eyeglass Case

Leather sheath-style eyeglass case. One side is embossed with the label, "S. FREEMAN / Optician, Jeweler & Fancy Goods / Cor. State & Main Sts. / MONTPELIER Vt."

1958.40.21b

Sold by S. Freeman in Montpelier, Vermont

Eyeglass Case

Leather eyeglass case lined with velvet. A label on the inside of the case reads "Mrs. C. C. Fuller". The outside of the case reads, "Dr. GILBERT RIST 53 Church St. BURLINGTON, Vt." and "WE HAVE A RECORD OF YOUR PRESCRIPTION LENSES DUPLICATED BY MAIL."

1996.49.16b

Owned by Lota Grover Fuller. Sold to her by Dr. Gilbert Rist of Burlington, Vermont.

Eyeglass Case

Leather sheath-style eyeglass case. One side is embossed in gold with the label, "H. H. HEMPLER / OPTICIAN / 453 PENNA AV / COR. 4 1/2 ST / WASHINGTON, D.C."

1954.1.18b

Owned by William A. Bradley

Eyeglass cloth

Pink cloth for wiping glasses with edges cut with pinking shears to prevent unraveling. In the center of the cloth, printed in black, is the following: Dr. James Ouellette, 22 West St., Barre, Vt. Tel. 476-4559 or 476-8376." At the bottom, "Fog-repellent cloth. A superfine product."

2012.68.15

James E. Ouellette, (1936-2021) was born in Van Buren, Maine, went to Husson College in Bangor, Maine, then New England College of Optometry -- interrupted by service in the U.S. Army. After completing optometry school, he and his wife moved to Barre where he set up his practice. He retired to Florida.
Obituary can be found here: https://www.timesargus.com/obituaries/james-e-ouellette/article_0fa92d3f-e377-571c-83b4-5b25e2fabc46.html

Eyeglass tissue

A packet of treated tissues to clean eyeglasses which also advertise an optometrist business. The bright yellow cover flap has an image of two men moving a file cabinet and flower pot. Printed next to the image is the following: "We moved!, Same address but now downstairs. Dr. Richard Parnigoni, optometrist 18 South Main, Barre, Vt., Tel. 476-8989.

2012.68.14

Richard Frank Parnigoni (1933-2020) graduated from Spaulding High School, the University of New Hampshire and Pennsylvania State College of Optometry. He married Joan L. Starr in 1955 shortly after graduating from UNH and just before heading off to Pennsylvania. See extensive obituary in accession file. or at https://www.whitcombfuneralhome.com/obituary/richard-parnigoni

Fan

Hand fan made of a paperboard stapled to a wooden shim. The fan board is in the shape of a shield and is printed with a border that shows an owl at the top, flowers at the sides, and rabbits at the bottom. In the center is a black-and-white photograph of a man leading a horse into a building. The man is wearing a hat, vest, shirt, and pants, and is carrying a shovel. He has a long white beard. The horse is wearing blinders and a plow harness. The image is labeled at the center bottom, "WHEN THE DAY IS OVER".

The back of the fan bears the inscription, "COMPLIMENTS OF A. G. FREEGARD / Dealer in GENERAL MERCHANDISE FEED AND COAL / WHITING VT."

1994.54.24

Distributed by A. G. Freegard in Whiting, Vermont

Fan

Hand fan printed on one side with a full-color illustration of a child sitting on a stone wall looking at green hill with the inscription, "The Vermont Historical Society presents Vermont History Expor 2006 Tunbridge, Vermont June 24-25, 10 am - 5 pm". The other side is printed with a brick pattern and the inscription, "Stowe Street Emporium WATERBURY VT Home Furnishings Clothing Gifts Cards 23 Stowe Street 244-5321 www.StoweStreetEmporium.com". There is a flat wooden stick extending from the bottom of the fan.

2008.56.26

Given away as a promotion during the 2006 Vermont History Expo

Fan

Pictorial fixed hand fan. The front of the fan shows an artistic rendering of a stream with a small waterfall flowing through a forest with brightly colored autumn leaves and snow-covered mountains in the background. The center bottom is labeled, "MOUNTAIN STREAM". The back is printed with the inscription "KENDALL LAWSON / GIBSON REFRIGERATORS AND ELECTRIC RANGES / MOBILFLAME BOTTLED GAS AND APPLIANCES / Telephone 1661 / Between Lermond's and Central Hotel / 22 Pearl St. BARRE, VERMONT".

2022.15.1

Given out as promotional advertisement by Kendall Lawson Furniture and Appliance Company in Barre, Vermont

Feather Wreath

Funeral wreath of feather flowers within a deep shadow-box frame. The arrangement consists of several flowers and leaves, all made of silk and white feathers.

1925.3

Made by Augusta Green Earle and one of her three sisters.

Fife

The fife has a one-piece body of ebony with ferrules of nickel silver which have diagonal engraved lines at each end. Machine-sewn cotton case with ribbon closure.

1960.77.3a-b

Used by a member of the Spaulding High School marching band.

Fife

One-piece body of nickel silver with raised fingerholes and short longitudinal lines engraved on each end. Ebonite mouthpiece.

1974.11.2

Played by Theron Jones as a member of the Montpelier Public Schools Bugle, Fife, and Drum Corps in 1909.

Figurine

Female figure made of papier-mâché over a wire frame wearing a pink silk gown with a green linen hood and white silk wimple. The gown is trimmed with ribbon printed with triangles inside circles. It has wide sleeves that open to show tight yellow sleeves. The yellow is also visible beneath the hem of the gown. A black cloth shoe with a pointed toe sticks out from the bottom of the hem. She is holding a distaff and spindle connected by spun linen. The figure is attached to a round wooden base.

The figure is accompanied by a plywood box consisting of a base and cover. There is a paper label that reads, "1066 ANGLO-SAXON WOMAN SPINNING / OVERTUNIC, UNDERTUNIC, MANTLE, ALL VERY COLORFUL. EMBROIDERED BORDERS ON CLOTHING. HAIR COVERED BY VEIL."

2003.14.1a-c

Made by Lucy Pfeiffer of Montpelier, Vermont

Figurine

Felt bust of a woman. The face is artistically structured with a distinct seam beneath the eyebrows and needle-felting lines along the sides of the nose to the bottom of the chin. The felt is painted to resemble white skin, with pink lips and brown eyebrows. Eyes are created with brown sequins as irises and lacquered embroidery thread as eyelashes. The figure has brown hair made of thread. The body is covered in a partial garment made of white cotton with a high, ruffled neckline.

The bust is wearing a headdress consisting of a white cap with a rectangular cover made from 5 layers of folded white cotton. The layers are stitched together at the top and allowed to fall loose at the back.

The bust is inserted into a Styrofoam base with two metal wires. The base has a paper label that reads, “#19 15th-c widow"

2004.43.12

Made by Mirren Barrie of Waterbury Center, Vermont

Figurine

Miniature brown felt dress form wearing hoops, or panniers. The hoops consists of white cotton with horizontal boning, holding the fabric out to the sides.

The form is attached with a wooden skewer to a base made of corrugated cardboard.

2004.43.7

Made by Mirren Barrie of Waterbury Center, Vermont

Figurine

Miniature brown felt dress form wearing a padded bum roll with a a corded farthingale over it.

The form is attached with a wooden skewer to a base made of corrugated cardboard.

2004.43.5

Made by Mirren Barrie of Waterbury Center, Vermont

Figurine

Felt bust of a woman. The face is artistically structured with a distinct seam beneath the eyebrows and needle-felting lines along the sides of the nose to the bottom of the chin. The felt is painted to resemble white skin, with pink lips and brown eyebrows. Eyes are created with brown sequins as irises and lacquered embroidery thread as eyelashes. The figure has brown hair made of thread. The body is covered in a partial garment made of white cotton with a wide neckline.

The bust is wearing a headdress consisting of wire netting around two side buns, with a narrow chain running across the forehead. A sheer veil is attached to the back of the head.

The bust is inserted into a Styrofoam base with two metal wires. The base has a paper label that reads, “#6 Late 14thc TEMPLERS".

2004.43.23

Made by Mirren Barrie of Waterbury Center, Vermont

Figurine

Felt bust of a woman. The face is artistically structured with a distinct seam beneath the eyebrows and needle-felting lines along the sides of the nose to the bottom of the chin. The felt is painted to resemble white skin, with pink lips and blue eyebrows. Eyes are created with brown sequins as irises and lacquered embroidery thread as eyelashes. The figure has brown hair made of thread. The body is covered in a partial garment made of white cotton with a high neckline.

The bust is wearing a headdress consisting of a white cotton band around the upper forehead and across the bottom of the jaw. A half-circle veil of semi-sheer white cotton is draped across the head, pinned to the straps.

The bust is inserted into a Styrofoam base with two metal wires. The base has a paper label that reads, “#2 12th c HEAD BANDS".

2004.43.17

Made by Mirren Barrie of Waterbury Center, Vermont

Figurine

Miniature brown felt dress form wearing a shift, stays, and a petticoat. The shift is made of white cotton, has long sleeves, and a wide, embroidered neckline. The stays are pink and stitched into channels, despite not being boned. The petticoat is corded horizontally in five channels.

The form is attached with a wooden skewer to a base made of corrugated cardboard.

2004.43.1

Made by Mirren Barrie of Waterbury Center, Vermont

Figurine

Felt bust of a woman. The face is artistically structured with a distinct seam beneath the eyebrows and needle-felting lines along the sides of the nose to the bottom of the chin. The felt is painted to resemble white skin, with pink lips and brown eyebrows. Eyes are created with blue sequins as irises and lacquered embroidery thread as eyelashes. The figure has blond hair made of thread. The body is covered in a partial garment made of white cotton with a high neckline.

The bust is wearing a headdress consisting of a tightly fitted white cotton cap pinned under the chin with a box-pleated topper, similar in appearance to a crown. A low bun held in a red net sticks out from the bottom of the cap.

The bust is inserted into a Styrofoam base with two metal wires. The base has a paper label that reads, “3 13th c GERMAN coif".

2004.43.26

Made by Mirren Barrie of Waterbury Center, Vermont

Figurine

Miniature brown felt dress form wearing a corset cover or camisole, half a pair of pantaloons, and a cage crinoline.

The form is attached with a wooden skewer to a base made of corrugated cardboard.

2004.43.3

Made by Mirren Barrie of Waterbury Center, Vermont

Figurine

Unfinished human figure made of papier- mâché over a wire frame. The figure is formed to be wearing a floor-length skirt. The arms are bent forward at the elbows, and the hands are finished.

2003.14.33

Made by Lucy Pfeiffer of Montpelier, Vermont

Figurine

Male figure made of papier-mâché over a wire frame wearing a suit consisting of a black wool coat, black-and-white plaid vest, white shirt, and grey wool pants. He is wearing a tall top hat and a black bow tie. He is holding gloves in one hand. Black wool is glued to the side of his face, and he has a mustache.

2003.14.34

Made by Lucy Pfeiffer of Montpelier, Vermont

Figurine

Female figure made of papier-mâché over a wire frame wearing a dress and bonnet. The dress has diaphanous sleeves and skirt and is made of white cotton printed with pink rosettes and green leaves. There is a ruched blue ribbon down the front of the skirt, off-center. The exterior of the bonnet is covered in the same fabric as the dress, and the interior is lined with blue silk. The bonnet is decorated with a pink feather. The figure is wearing lace half-gloved and holding a white handkerchief. Beneath the dress are three white cotton petticoats (two trimmed with lace), white cotton pantaloons, and white cotton stockings. There is a leather shoe on the right foot.

2003.14.35

Made by Lucy Pfeiffer of Montpelier, Vermont

Figurine

Female figure made of papier- mâché over a wire frame wearing a cream-colored cotton dress and a bonnet. The dress fabric is printed with small floral sprigs in blue and green.The long-sleeved dress has a full skirt with four tiers. The neckline is trimmed with a V of light-blue fabric held in four pleats. The bodice of the bodice has 12 seed beads down the center, simulating buttons. She is holding a yellow shawl with white fringe. The bonnet is yellow and ties under her chin with a yellow ribbon. It is trimmed with pink flowers. The figure is painted pink and has black hair. Beneath the dress are four petticoats, pantaloons, and stockings, all made of white cotton. There are green leather shoes tied onto the feet. The figure is attached to the a base via a metal doll stand.

2003.14.36

Made by Lucy Pfeiffer of Montpelier, Vermont

Figurine

Human figure made of papier- mâché over a wire frame. The figure is molded with a floor-length, bustled skirt that is split down the center front. Its arms are bent forward at the elbows, and the hands are finished. The head is molded with a bun at the top.

2003.14.37

Made by Lucy Pfeiffer of Montpelier, Vermont

Figurine

Human figure made of papier- mâché over a wire frame. The figure is of a nude woman with one arm down and the other on her hip. White, heeled mary-jane shoes are molded with her feet. The body is painted pink and the shoes are painted white.

2003.14.38

Made by Lucy Pfeiffer of Montpelier, Vermont

Figurine

Unfinished human figure made of papier- mâché over a wire frame. The figure is formed to be wearing a tunic-length top and a floor-length skirt. The arms are bent forward at the elbows, and the hands are finished.

2003.14.39

Made by Lucy Pfeiffer of Montpelier, Vermont

Figurine

Felt bust of a woman. The face is artistically structured with a distinct seam beneath the eyebrows and needle-felting lines along the sides of the nose to the bottom of the chin. The felt is painted to resemble white skin, with red lips and brown eyebrows. Eyes are created with blue sequins as irises and lacquered embroidery thread as eyelashes. The body is covered in a partial garment made of white cotton with a white neckline. The hem of the neckline is turned toward the outside.

The bust is wearing a headdress consisting of a padded roll of gold lamé decorated with faux-pearl seed beads. Two wires extend from the roll, supporting a rectangular piece of pink, sheer fabric, which is pinned over the tip of each wire. A white cotton band is visible under the roll, as is variegated grey hair made of thread.

The bust is inserted into a Styrofoam base with two metal wires. The base has a paper label that reads, “#9 15thc wimple".

2004.43.15

Made by Mirren Barrie of Waterbury Center, Vermont

Figurine

Grouping of partially finished papier-mâché and wire hands. The group includes a pattern jig consisting of pins hammered into a wooden board; a copper hand form; six hands; and a wax flower.

2003.14.40a-h

Made by Lucy Pfeiffer of Montpelier, Vermont

Figurine

Felt bust of a woman. The face is artistically structured with a distinct seam beneath the eyebrows and needle-felting lines along the sides of the nose to the bottom of the chin. The felt is painted to resemble white skin, with pink lips and brown eyebrows. Eyes are created with brown sequins as irises and lacquered embroidery thread as eyelashes. The figure has black hair made of thread. The body is covered in a partial garment made of white cotton with a split front neckline and a collar ruff.

The bust is wearing a headdress consisting of a red felt bucket hat trimmed with faux-pearl beads and a sheer white veil. The veil is wired around the hem. Beneath the veil, the hair is held in a crocheted gold net.

The bust is inserted into a Styrofoam base with two metal wires. The base has a paper label that reads, “#23 1830."

2004.43.13

Made by Mirren Barrie of Waterbury Center, Vermont

Figurine

Felt bust of a woman. The face is artistically structured with a distinct seam beneath the eyebrows and needle-felting lines along the sides of the nose to the bottom of the chin. The felt is painted to resemble white skin, with pink lips and brown eyebrows. Eyes are created with blue sequins as irises and lacquered embroidery thread as eyelashes. The figure has yellow hair made of thread. The body is covered in a partial garment made of black cotton with a v-shaped neckline. There is a faux-pear and red glass choker necklace consisting of four strands.

The bust is wearing a headdress consisting of two side buns formed by coiled braids around a rectangular strip of sheer white fabric spanning the back of the head and coming out of the center of the buns. The bus and the center top of the head are decorated with beaded medallions.

The bust is inserted into a Styrofoam base with two metal wires. The base has a paper label that reads, “#14 16th c GERMAN 1531".

2004.43.24

Made by Mirren Barrie of Waterbury Center, Vermont

Figurine

Felt bust of a woman. The face is artistically structured with a distinct seam beneath the eyebrows and needle-felting lines along the sides of the nose to the bottom of the chin. The felt is painted to resemble white skin, with pink lips and brown eyebrows. Eyes are created with blue sequins as irises and lacquered embroidery thread as eyelashes. The body is covered in a partial garment made of red damask across the front bust.

The bust is wearing a headdress consisting of an inner cap mad of red silk edged in black velvet, and over cap made of black velvet decorated with beads, and a foil crown.

The bust is inserted into a Styrofoam base with two metal wires. The base has a paper label that reads, “#10 15thc Scots Princess".

2004.43.8

Made by Mirren Barrie of Waterbury Center, Vermont

Figurine

Felt bust of a woman. The face is artistically structured with a distinct seam beneath the eyebrows and needle-felting lines along the sides of the nose to the bottom of the chin. The felt is painted to resemble white skin, with pink lips and brown eyebrows. Eyes are created with blue sequins as irises and lacquered embroidery thread as eyelashes. The figure has blond hair made of thread. The body is covered in a partial garment made of white cotton with a surplice neckline.

The bust is wearing a headdress consisting of a shaped, white wimple sitting on the back half of the head with a black velvet tail. The front of the cap is edged in gold braid and the highest edge is decorated with gold beads. The cap ties underneath the figure's chin.

The bust is inserted into a Styrofoam base with two metal wires. The base has a paper label that reads, “#25 1908"

2004.43.11

Made by Mirren Barrie of Waterbury Center, Vermont

Figurine

Felt bust of a woman. The face is artistically structured with a distinct seam beneath the eyebrows and needle-felting lines along the sides of the nose to the bottom of the chin. The felt is painted to resemble white skin, with pink lips and brown eyebrows. Eyes are created with brown sequins as irises and lacquered embroidery thread as eyelashes. The figure has brown hair made of thread. The body is covered in a partial garment made of white cotton.

The bust is wearing a headdress consisting of a semi-sheer white cotton wimple under a padded pink velvet hat. The hat has a wide brim trimmed with gold ribbon and a gold faux-leather crown around the base.

The bust is inserted into a Styrofoam base with two metal wires. The base has a paper label that reads, “#5 14th c IT. hunting".

2004.43.19

Made by Mirren Barrie of Waterbury Center, Vermont

Figurine

Felt bust of a woman. The face is artistically structured with a distinct seam beneath the eyebrows and needle-felting lines along the sides of the nose to the bottom of the chin. The felt is painted to resemble white skin, with pink lips and brown eyebrows. Eyes are created with brown sequins as irises and lacquered embroidery thread as eyelashes. The figure has blond hair made of thread. The body is covered in a partial garment made of white cotton with decorative trim around the neckline.

The bust is wearing a headdress consisting of white cotton wrapped tightly around the head and held in a large, padded bun at the back. A strip of fabric runs across the bottom of the face, under the nose, and is pinned to the sides of the cap.

The bust is inserted into a Styrofoam base with two metal wires. The base has a paper label that reads, “#17 16th c early GERMAN".

2004.43.21

Made by Mirren Barrie of Waterbury Center, Vermont

Figurine

Two carved novelty items in a yellowish/orange stone. One is a resting lion on a platform with a white mark on its head. The other is a small decorative dish with a stem and four drilled holes on top. The purpose of the holes is unclear.

1964.63.136a-b

Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.

Figurine

Felt bust of a woman. The face is artistically structured with a distinct seam beneath the eyebrows and needle-felting lines along the sides of the nose to the bottom of the chin. The felt is painted to resemble white skin, with pink lips and brown eyebrows. Eyes are created with brown sequins as irises and lacquered embroidery thread as eyelashes. The figure has brown hair made of thread that is held in two buns on either side of the face. The body is covered in a partial garment made of white cotton with a wide neckline.

The bust is wearing a headdress consisting of a large cylindrical pad decorated with red ribbon and a central red gem. A sheer white veil comes out beneath the headdress in the back.

The bust is inserted into a Styrofoam base with two metal wires. The base has a paper label that reads, “#4 14thc Escoffian."

2004.43.16

Made by Mirren Barrie of Waterbury Center, Vermont

Figurine

Miniature brown felt dress form wearing a white petticoat. The petticoat is made of white silk in the front and white lace in the back. The lace is looped into a bustle.

The form is attached with a wooden skewer to a base made of corrugated cardboard.

2004.43.2

Made by Mirren Barrie of Waterbury Center, Vermont

Figurine

Felt bust of a woman. The face is artistically structured with a distinct seam beneath the eyebrows and needle-felting lines along the sides of the nose to the bottom of the chin. The felt is painted to resemble white skin, with pink lips and brown eyebrows. Eyes are created with brown sequins as irises and lacquered embroidery thread as eyelashes. The figure has red hair made of thread in tiny curls framing the face. The body is covered in a partial garment made of white cotton that is pleated under the chin.

The bust is wearing a headdress consisting of a tightly-fitted cap that connects to the garment. A white cotton hood sits over the cap with a rectangular tail.

The bust is inserted into a Styrofoam base with two metal wires. The base has a paper label that reads, “#3 15th c Italian".

2004.43.27

Made by Mirren Barrie of Waterbury Center, Vermont

Figurine

Felt bust of a woman. The face is artistically structured with a distinct seam beneath the eyebrows and needle-felting lines along the sides of the nose to the bottom of the chin. The felt is painted to resemble white skin, with pink lips and brown eyebrows. Eyes are created with brown sequins as irises and lacquered embroidery thread as eyelashes. The figure has blond hair made of thread. The body is covered in a partial garment made of white cotton with a pleated collar and open center front.

The bust is wearing a headdress consisting of a tight-fitted cap with a green felt hat over it. The hat is slit along the brim to show a pink ribbon inside, and is decorated with a red feather.

The bust is inserted into a Styrofoam base with two metal wires. The base has a paper label that reads, “#18 1560 French Hood".

2004.43.9

Made by Mirren Barrie of Waterbury Center, Vermont

Figurine

Miniature brown felt dress form wearing a white cotton shift, pink cotton petticoat, and pink cotton bodice. The bodice has been stiffened with glue (now darkened). Half the bodice is stitched to the bottom of one of the sleeves of the shift to appear as if it's being held. The other sleeve is pinned to the petticoat as if lifting it up.

The form is attached with a wooden skewer to a base made of corrugated cardboard.

2004.43.6

Made by Mirren Barrie of Waterbury Center, Vermont

Figurine

Felt bust of a woman. The face is artistically structured with a distinct seam beneath the eyebrows and needle-felting lines along the sides of the nose to the bottom of the chin. The felt is painted to resemble white skin, with pink lips and brown eyebrows. Eyes are created with blue sequins as irises and lacquered embroidery thread as eyelashes.

The bust is wearing a headdress consisting of a white cotton gable over a wimple a white cotton wimple. The bottom of the wimple is fitted over the shoulders and trimmed in pleats. There is a white cotton band across the forehead.

The bust is inserted into a Styrofoam base with two metal wires. The base has a paper label that reads, “#15 16th c GABLE".