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Abrader
Name/Title
Abrader
Entry/Object ID
1975.342
Description
Ground stone abrader.
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Abrading Stone
Name/Title
Abrading Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.358
Description
Unworked abrading stone with one face flattened and abraded smooth. On end is battered.
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Abrading Stone
Name/Title
Abrading Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.405
Description
Abrading stone with a smooth, long groove in one face, and a smooth, indented groove on the other face. It is stained with a black, tar-like substance.
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Abrading Stone
Name/Title
Abrading Stone
Entry/Object ID
1954.283.70
Description
Ground stone abrading stone.
Context
Collected by Emma P. Sampson
Acquisition
1954.283
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Materials
Stone
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Person or Organization
Sampson, Emma P. Merrill (1865-1953)
Abrading Stone
Name/Title
Abrading Stone
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.585
Description
Unworked stone, possibly an abrading stone. One face has an indented area along the center that is smoothed.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Monkton, Vermont
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
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Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Place
Town
Monkton
County
Addison County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
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Abrading Stone
Name/Title
Abrading Stone
Entry/Object ID
1954.283.57
Description
Ground stone abrading stone with a pecked surface. The butt end is rounded and smaller in diameter than the other end, which is ground and polished on one side.
Context
Collected by Emma P. Sampson in Caledonia County, Vermont
Acquisition
1954.283
Ethnography
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Materials
Stone
Relationships
Person or Organization
Sampson, Emma P. Merrill (1865-1953)
Place
County
Caledonia County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
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Abrading Stone
Name/Title
Abrading Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.352
Description
Circular stone with a pecked surface.
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Stone
Abrading Stone
Name/Title
Abrading Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.354
Description
Circular stone with a pecked surface.
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Stone
Air Drill
Name/Title
Air Drill
Entry/Object ID
1975.505.2
Description
Large metal air drill with a chisel bit. The word "SULLIVAN" is molded in raised letters on 2 sides of the round handle. The initials F and PF are cut below, with the serial number 3187-D-2 molded in raised letters along the handle. The carbide tip has broken off, and the air fittings are missing.
Context
Used at Rock of Ages quarry in Barre, Vermont.
Acquisition
1975.505
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Materials
Metal
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Person or Organization
Rock of Ages
Place
Town
Barre Town
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
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Andiron
Name/Title
Andiron
Entry/Object ID
1957.5ab
Description
Pair of iron andirons. The base of each curves upward into a scroll at the front and sits on a U-shaped support piece.
Context
Used in Grand Isle, Vermont
Acquisition
1957.5
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Place
Town
Grand Isle
County
Grand Isle County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
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Animal Brand
Name/Title
Animal Brand
Entry/Object ID
1942.9
Description
Wooden block carved into the letters "C.P" in reverse, similar to a stamp. A wooden handle protrudes from the other side.
Use
Used to brand livestock
Context
Owned by Calvin Peabody of Topsham, Vermont
Acquisition
1942.9
Made/Created
1866
19th Century
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Materials
Wood
Relationships
Person or Organization
Peabody, Calvin C. (1836-1906)
Place
Town
Topsham
County
Orange County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
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Animal Brand
Interpretative Labels
Sheep Brands, c. 1850 Wood #1929.9.1a-c Sheared sheep were often marked with their owner’s initials by applying paint with wooden or metal brands.
Name/Title
Animal Brand
Entry/Object ID
1929.9.1a-c
Description
Three wooden brander carved into the letters H, E, and G. The handles are cut with the mark, "H B Lord". They appear to be unused.
Use
Used to mark livestock to indicate ownership
Acquisition
1929.9
Made/Created
circa 1850
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Wood
Anvil Stone
Name/Title
Anvil Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.446
Description
Small, ground stone anvil with dished areas on both faces.
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Stone
Anvil Stone
Name/Title
Anvil Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.406
Description
Small, ground stone anvil with dished areas on both faces.
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Stone
Anvil Stone
Name/Title
Anvil Stone
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.651
Description
Ground stone anvil stone.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
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Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
,
Anvil Stone
Name/Title
Anvil Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.407
Description
Small, ground stone anvil with dished areas on both faces.
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Materials
Stone
Anvil Stone
Name/Title
Anvil Stone
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.652
Description
Ground stone anvil stone.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
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Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
,
Anvil Stone
Name/Title
Anvil Stone
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.653
Description
Ground stone anvil stone.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
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Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
,
Anvil Stone
Name/Title
Anvil Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.402
Description
Small, ground stone anvil with dished areas on both faces.
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Stone
Anvil Stone
Name/Title
Anvil Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.403
Description
Small, ground stone anvil with dished areas on both faces.
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Stone
Anvil Stone
Name/Title
Anvil Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.408
Description
Small, ground stone anvil with a perfectly round indent in the center.
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Stone
Anvil Stone
Name/Title
Anvil Stone
Entry/Object ID
1957.25.96
Description
Ground stone anvil stone.
Context
Collected in the Champlain Valley between Burlington and Swanton, Vermont
Acquisition
1957.25
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Stone
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,
Anvil Stone
Name/Title
Anvil Stone
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.640
Description
Ground stone anvil stone. There is a pecked, V-shaped groove in the center of each face.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Shoreham, Vermont
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
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Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Place
Town
Shoreham
County
Addison County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
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Apothecary Scale
Name/Title
Apothecary Scale
Entry/Object ID
1957.31.12
Description
Apothecary scale consisting of a balance frame, two round plates, and six weight. They are all contained with a wooden box.
Acquisition
1957.31
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Apple Peeler
Interpretative Labels
Apple Peeler, 1825 Russell Hoyt Craftsbury, VT Wood, metal Gift of Clara Lucena Buswell, 1972.3.2 Apples have always been a core food product for Vermont, and many uses of apples require them to be peeled and cored. Introducing a mechanical device to the process speeds things up considerably, reducing the tedium of the task and preserving more of the apple’s flesh. There are dozens of potential variations on mechanical parers, including many commercially made variations (see 2014.60.1033 in this same exhibition). This apple parer is homemade and quite simple. It only performs one part of the process: turning the apple. The user would secure the long board part – possibly with clamps or possibly by sitting on it – and stick the apple onto the turning arm. Twirling the lever then rotates the apple, while the user would hold a knife steady to remove the peel. Notably, the tine where the apple would be stuck appears to be a repurposed kitchen implement. Russell Hoyt of Craftsbury made this apple parer sometime in the 19th century, and passed it down through his family.
Name/Title
Apple Peeler
Entry/Object ID
1972.3.2
Description
Flat wooden board that narrows slightly at one end. On that narrower end are two pieces of wood carved to arch over another wooden cylinder. The two pieces are attached to the board with metal nails at either end.

The wooden cylinder has a handle at one end and metal tines at the other that appears to have been made from a dining fork.
Context
Made and used by Russell Hoyt of Craftsbury, VT
Acquisition
1972.3
Made/Created
Artist
Hoyt, Russell (1805-1890)
1825
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Materials
Wood
Apple Peeler
Interpretative Labels
Apple Peeler, circa 1856 Horatio Keyes (1830-1904) Leominster, MA Cast iron, steel Barre History Collection, #2014.60.1033 Apples have always been a core food product for Vermont, and many uses of apples require them to be peeled and cored. Introducing a mechanical device to the process speeds things up considerably, reducing the tedium of the task and preserving more of the apple’s flesh. There are dozens of potential variations on mechanical parers, including many homemade variations (see 1972.3.2 in this same exhibition), but this variation, patented by Horatio Keyes in 1856, introduced the idea of moving the paring arm around the apple via a geared turntable, a huge leap forward in speed and convenience.
Name/Title
Apple Peeler
Entry/Object ID
2014.60.1033
Description
Metal device known as an apple peeler or parer.

On one end, a vise with a wingnut screw holds the device to a flat surface such as a table or counter. On the side a wooden handle turns a large gear. That gear is connected via two more gears to a center column on a spring, with a horizontal blade at the end. It is also connected to a central shaft at the top of the parer with a three-pronged end.

On the base gear, from which the center column extends, is written “Patented – By H. Keyes June 17 & Dec. 16, 1856.”

When the handle is turned, it activates both the blade and the pronged end. An apple held on the pronged end would rotate around its core while the central blade would move to peel different parts of the apple on a cycle.
Context
Patented and produced by Horatio Keyes in Leominster, MA, 1856-1857.
Acquisition
2014.60
Made/Created
Keyes, Horatio J. (1830-1904)
circa 1856
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Iron
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Apple Peeler
Name/Title
Apple Peeler
Entry/Object ID
1952.40.8
Description
Metal apple peeler or parer. On one end, a vise with a wingnut screw holds the device to a flat surface such as a table or counter. On the side a wooden handle turns a large gear. That gear is connected via two more gears to a center column on a spring, with a horizontal blade at the end. It is also connected to a central shaft at the top of the parer with a three-pronged end.
Use
When the handle is turned, it activates both the blade and the pronged end. An apple held on the pronged end would rotate around its core while the central blade would move to peel different parts of the apple on a cycle.
Acquisition
1952.40
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Materials
Metal
Apple Peeler
Name/Title
Apple Peeler
Entry/Object ID
1964.41.2
Description
Apple peeler with a long, flat wooden base. To one side of the base is a fork mounted on a round axel. There is a large round disk mounted near the fork. The two are connected by a leather strap, causing the fork to turn when the large wheel is turned.
Context
Made and used by Madison Cowles of Albany, Vermont
Acquisition
1964.41
Made/Created
Artist
Cowles, Madison (1833-1894)
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood, Metal, Leather
Apple Peeler
Name/Title
Apple Peeler
Entry/Object ID
1962.62
Description
Metal apple peeler or parer. On one end, a vise with a wingnut screw holds the device to a flat surface such as a table or counter. On the side a wooden handle turns a large gear. That gear is connected via two more gears to a center column on a spring, with a horizontal blade at the end. It is also connected to a central shaft at the top of the parer with a three-pronged end. The large gear is labeled, "Manuf'd by C.E. Hudson, Leominster, Mass, Pat'd Jan. 24, 82".
Context
Used by Cynthia T. Pollard
Acquisition
1962.62
Made/Created
C. E. Hudson
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Materials
Iron, Wood
Relationships
Person or Organization
Pollard, Cynthia Templeton (1872-1964)
Ashtray
Name/Title
Ashtray
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.31a-e
Description
Ashtray in the shape of a birdbath. The base of the ashtray is turned wood in the shape of a stem glass or pedestal and is printed with the words, "Beach Have, N. J." A small, clear glass dish fits into the top of the base. Two blue-painted wooden birds sit on the edge of the base piece, attaching with small wooden dowels. The ashtray is in its original box, which is printed on the side with an image of a maple leaf and the label, "Newtco MAPLYNE". The top is printed in black with rectangles blocking the original red label, and the black words, "1 Pc. No. 948 BIRD BATH ASH TRAY".
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Acquisition
2020.22
Made/Created
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
circa 1935-circa 1945
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Materials
Wood, Glass, Cardboard
Ashtray
Name/Title
Ashtray
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.37ab
Description
Small ashtray consisting of a shallow glass dish set into a round wooden stand. The stand has spokes evenly placed around the edge to look like a ship's wheel. The stand is on three peg feet, turned in the same way as the spokes.
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Acquisition
2020.22
Made/Created
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
circa 1935-circa 1945
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Materials
Wood
Atlatl Weight
Name/Title
Atlatl Weight
Entry/Object ID
1954.5.10
Description
Ground stone atlatl weight. It is completely ground and polished. It consists of a single wing and is broken along the central hole. There are two holes drilled near the break, possibly as a repair attempt. There is incised line decoration on one face.
Use
Used to weight atlatls (spear-throwers).
Context
Collected by Lyle Hanson in Fair Haven, Vermont, or Lake George, New York
Acquisition
1954.5
Ethnography
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Materials
Stone
Relationships
Person or Organization
Hanson, Lyle
,
Atlatl Weight
Name/Title
Atlatl Weight
Entry/Object ID
1954.5.6
Description
Ground stone atlatl weight. It is completely ground and polished with a thick center and thin edge. It appears to have broken along the central hole.
Use
Used to weight atlatls (spear-throwers).
Context
Collected by Lyle Hanson in Fair Haven, Vermont, or Lake George, New York
Acquisition
1954.5
Ethnography
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Materials
Stone
Relationships
Person or Organization
Hanson, Lyle
,
Awl
Name/Title
Awl
Entry/Object ID
1972.36.1d
Description
Awl with bulbous, turned wooden handle and curved metal spike.
Context
Used by Arthur Loomis in Burlington, Vermont
Acquisition
1972.36
Made/Created
1780
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood, Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Loomis, Arthur
Place
City
Burlington
County
Chittenden County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
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Awl
Name/Title
Awl
Entry/Object ID
1972.36.1e
Description
Awl with bulbous, turned wooden handle and curved metal spike.
Context
Used by Arthur Loomis in Burlington, Vermont
Acquisition
1972.36
Made/Created
1780
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Dimensions
Relationships
Person or Organization
Loomis, Arthur
Place
City
Burlington
County
Chittenden County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
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Awl
Name/Title
Awl
Entry/Object ID
1972.36.1f
Description
Awl with bulbous, turned wooden handle and curved metal spike.
Context
Used by Arthur Loomis in Burlington, Vermont
Acquisition
1972.36
Made/Created
1780
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood, Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Loomis, Arthur
Place
City
Burlington
County
Chittenden County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
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Awl
Name/Title
Awl
Entry/Object ID
1972.36.1g
Description
Awl with bulbous, turned wooden handle and curved metal spike.
Context
Used by Arthur Loomis in Burlington, Vermont
Acquisition
1972.36
Made/Created
circa 1780
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood, Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Loomis, Arthur
Place
City
Burlington
County
Chittenden County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
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Awl
Name/Title
Awl
Entry/Object ID
1972.36.1h
Description
Awl with bulbous, turned wooden handle and curved metal spike.
Context
Used by Arthur Loomis in Burlington, Vermont
Acquisition
1972.36
Made/Created
circa 1780
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Relationships
Person or Organization
Loomis, Arthur
Place
City
Burlington
County
Chittenden County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
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Awl
Name/Title
Awl
Entry/Object ID
1972.36.1j
Description
Awl with bulbous, turned wooden handle and short metal spike.
Context
Used by Arthur Loomis in Burlington, Vermont
Acquisition
1972.36
Made/Created
circa 1780
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood, Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Loomis, Arthur
Place
City
Burlington
County
Chittenden County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
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Awl
Name/Title
Awl
Entry/Object ID
1972.36.1k
Description
Awl with turned wooden handle and straight metal spike.
Context
Used by Arthur Loomis in Burlington, Vermont
Acquisition
1972.36
Made/Created
circa 1780
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood, Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Loomis, Arthur
Place
City
Burlington
County
Chittenden County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
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Awl
Name/Title
Awl
Entry/Object ID
1975.34a-e
Description
Set of five awls, each with turned wooden handle and slightly curved metal spikes.
Acquisition
1975.34
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Materials
Wood, Iron
Awl
Name/Title
Awl
Entry/Object ID
1982.15.1ab
Description
Harness maker's awl with a hollow, turned wood handle. The end of the handle unscrews and holds five interchangeable tips, one of which is a screwdriver.
Context
Used in Randolph, Vermont
Acquisition
1982.15
Made/Created
19th Century
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood, Metal
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Place
Town
Randolph
County
Orange County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
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Awl
Name/Title
Awl
Entry/Object ID
1982.15.2
Description
Short-spiked awl with turned own handle. The end of the handle is reinforced with a metal ring.
Context
Used in Randolph, Vermont
Acquisition
1982.15
Made/Created
19th Century
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood, Metal
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Place
Town
Randolph
County
Orange County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
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Awl
Name/Title
Awl
Entry/Object ID
1982.15.3
Description
Harness maker's awl with a turned wooden handle. The handle flares outward to the end and is molded with indent, creating a knob on the end. The tip is set almost perpendicularly into the handle, and the end is curved.
Context
Used in Randolph, Vermont
Acquisition
1982.15
Made/Created
19th Century
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood, Metal
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Place
Town
Randolph
County
Orange County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
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Awl
Interpretative Labels
Nathaniel Burbank of South Walden, Vermont wen to sea in 1858 and didn't return home until after the end of the Civil War. The logbook was kept of his first voyage aboard the Joseph Grinnell, which sailed for the Pacific Ocean out of Bedford, Massachusetts on June 18, 1858 under William Thomas as Master. Burbank made his awls from whalebone and drew the picture of his prey, the Sperm whale. Throughout his voyage he would stamp the book with a whale for a capture and a whale's tail for one that got away. Burbank's written accounts of his whaling career end in 1862. His accounts in this book continued in 1872 listing produce from and work on his Vermont farm.
Name/Title
Awl
Entry/Object ID
1994.41.1
Description
Awl made of whale bone. It has a rectangular top portion with a elongated diamond-shaped pointed bottom section. There are irregularities in the bone show that show holes and slight color changes.
Context
Made by Nathaniel Burbank of South Walden, Vermont.
Acquisition
1994.41
Made/Created
Artist
Burbank, Nathaniel (1828-1913)
circa 1860
Lexicon
Materials
Whale Bone
Relationships
Place
Town
Walden
County
Caledonia County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Awl
Interpretative Labels
Nathaniel Burbank of South Walden, Vermont wen to sea in 1858 and didn't return home until after the end of the Civil War. The logbook was kept of his first voyage aboard the Joseph Grinnell, which sailed for the Pacific Ocean out of Bedford, Massachusetts on June 18, 1858 under William Thomas as Master. Burbank made his awls from whalebone and drew the picture of his prey, the Sperm whale. Throughout his voyage he would stamp the book with a whale for a capture and a whale's tail for one that got away. Burbank's written accounts of his whaling career end in 1862. His accounts in this book continued in 1872 listing produce from and work on his Vermont farm.
Name/Title
Awl
Entry/Object ID
1994.41.2
Description
Small awl made of whalebone. The handle is a flat paddle shape with a round hold in the center, and there is a tapered spike on one end.
Context
Made by Nathaniel Burbank of South Walden, Vermont.
Acquisition
1994.41
Made/Created
Artist
Burbank, Nathaniel (1828-1913)
circa 1860
Lexicon
Materials
Whale Bone
Relationships
Place
Town
Walden
County
Caledonia County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
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Awl Bits
Name/Title
Awl Bits
Entry/Object ID
1972.36.1m
Description
Box contains seven Awl bits and 30 metal shoe pegs.
Context
Used by Arthur Loomis in Burlington, Vermont
Acquisition
1972.36
Made/Created
circa 1780
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood, Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Loomis, Arthur
Place
City
Burlington
County
Chittenden County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
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Ax
Name/Title
Ax
Entry/Object ID
1960.65.4
Description
Ground stone ax.
Acquisition
1960.65
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Materials
Stone
Ax
Name/Title
Ax
Entry/Object ID
1975.95.8
Description
Large, ground stone ax head
Context
Likely collected near Weybridge, Vermont
Acquisition
1975.95
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Place
Town
Weybridge
County
Addison County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Ax
Name/Title
Ax
Entry/Object ID
1992.42
Description
Double-bitted axe with wooden handle. The blade is sharpened on both sides with the handle inserted in the center. The far end of the handle flares out.
Context
Made by the Rixford Company of East Highgate, Vermont. Owned by William Osgood of Northfield, Vermont, and Shelburne, Vermont.
Acquisition
1992.42
Made/Created
Rixford's Scythes and Axes
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal, Wood
Relationships
Place
Town
Shelburne
County
Chittenden County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Ax
Name/Title
Ax
Entry/Object ID
1975.103.2
Description
Large, ground stone ax head
Context
Likely collected near Vernon, Vermont
Acquisition
1975.103
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Place
Town
Vernon
County
Windham County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Ax
Name/Title
Ax
Entry/Object ID
1975.338
Description
Ground stone ax head.
Context
Collected in Waddington, New York
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Place
City
Waddington
State/Province
New York
Country
United States of America
Continent
Ax
Name/Title
Ax
Entry/Object ID
1975.329
Description
Ground stone ax head.
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Ax
Name/Title
Ax
Entry/Object ID
1975.339
Description
Ground stone ax head.
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Ax
Name/Title
Ax
Entry/Object ID
1954.283.62
Description
Ground stone ax head. It is flat on one side and rouded on the other.
Context
Collected by Emma P. Sampson in Caledonia County, Vermont
Acquisition
1954.283
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Person or Organization
Sampson, Emma P. Merrill (1865-1953)
Place
County
Caledonia County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Ax
Name/Title
Ax
Entry/Object ID
1975.330
Description
Ground stone ax head.
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Ax
Name/Title
Ax
Entry/Object ID
1975.331
Description
Ground stone ax head.
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Ax
Name/Title
Ax
Entry/Object ID
1975.332
Description
Ground stone ax head.
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Ax
Name/Title
Ax
Entry/Object ID
1975.333
Description
Ground stone ax head.
Context
Collected in Warren, Vermont
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Place
Town
Warren
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Ax
Name/Title
Ax
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.679
Description
Ground stone ax head.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
Lexicon
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Ax
Name/Title
Ax
Entry/Object ID
1975.341
Description
Ground stone ax head.
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Ax
Name/Title
Ax
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.596
Description
Grooved stone ax head.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
Lexicon
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Ax
Name/Title
Ax
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.120
Description
Ground stone ax head with a full groove on one side. The other side is ungrooved. There edges and base are chipped.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County.
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
Materials
Granite
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
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Ax
Name/Title
Ax
Entry/Object ID
1975.494.15
Description
Single bitted steel axe with wooden handle marked "R37/ RIXFORD /3"
Context
Made in Highgate, Vermont
Acquisition
1975.494
Made/Created
Rixford's Scythes and Axes
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood, Metal
Ax
Name/Title
Ax
Entry/Object ID
1975.437
Description
Large, ground and polished stone ax.
Context
Collected near Gila River, Arizona
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Materials
Stone
Ax
Name/Title
Ax
Entry/Object ID
1954.283.141
Description
Ground stone ax head.
Context
Collected by Emma P. Sampson in Caledonia County, Vermont
Acquisition
1954.283
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Person or Organization
Sampson, Emma P. Merrill (1865-1953)
Place
County
Caledonia County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Ax Head
Name/Title
Ax Head
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.712
Description
Small ax or tomahawk blade with a large opening for the handle and a knob at the reverse. The metal creating the loop for the handle is decorated with incised triangles.
Context
Collected by Harry Woodcock.
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Iron
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Ax Head
Name/Title
Ax Head
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.711
Description
Iron ax head with spatula-shaped blade, a small opening for a handle, and a curved, pointed hook. From a collection assembled by Harry Woodcock.
Context
Collected by Harry Woodcock.
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Iron
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Baby Carriage
Name/Title
Baby Carriage
Entry/Object ID
1971.11.3
Description
Silver-painted wicker baby carriage. The body of the carriage is formed from wicker, both woven and bent and curlicues. There is an padded seat toward the back of the body, with tufted upholstery in gold silk damask. There are four, large wheels. A large lace umbrella attaches to the carriage and back right, shielding the passenger from sunlight.
Context
Used to push Warren Bailey Lowe in Montpelier, Vermont
Acquisition
1971.11
Made/Created
circa 1895
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall (no umbrella)
Materials
Wood, Wicker, Silk, Silk, Lace, Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Lowe, Warren Bailey (1895-1968)
Place
City
Montpelier
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Balance
Name/Title
Balance
Entry/Object ID
2006.42.14
Description
This is a spring balance scale which measures the weight of items hung from the hook -- such as loose items in a bag or bucket.
Context
Used by the Sumner family in Danby, Vermont.
Acquisition
2006.42
Made/Created
Peck, Stow & Wilcox Co.
Dimensions
Materials
Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Sumner, Joyce William (1919-2005)
Place
Town
Danby
County
Rutland County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Balance Scale
Name/Title
Balance Scale
Entry/Object ID
2021.28.1
Description
Balance scale consisting of a horizontal bar balanced on two vertical supports. The base is shaped like an arrowhead. A round, wire holder hangs from a hook on one end of the bar. The center of the bar is marked with hash lines.
Context
Made by Fairbanks Scales in St. Johnsbury, Vermont
Acquisition
2021.28
Made/Created
Fairbanks Scales
1878
Lexicon
Materials
Metal
Balance Scale
Name/Title
Balance Scale
Entry/Object ID
1942.13ab
Description
Metal balance scale consisting of a bar with three hooks at the one end. The counterweight is missing.
Context
Likely used in Rutland, Vermont
Acquisition
1942.13
Relationships
Place
City
Rutland
County
Rutland County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Balance Scale
Name/Title
Balance Scale
Entry/Object ID
1952.19
Description
Metal balance scale consisting of a bar with a pear-shaped weight at one end and three hooks at the other end.
Acquisition
1952.19
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Balance Scale Weight
Name/Title
Balance Scale Weight
Entry/Object ID
1963.19.5
Description
Round metal weight with a hook attached to one side. It weighs 2.5 pounds.
Context
Made by Jeremiah Batchelder in Barre, Vermont
Acquisition
1963.19
Made/Created
Bachelder, Jeremiah
1835
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Iron
Bale Markers
Name/Title
Bale Markers
Entry/Object ID
2021.5.33a-y
Description
25 metal bale markers. The markers are small metal circles, each stamped with a number or initials.
Use
Used to mark freight during shipment on trains
Context
Marked with station codes of train stations within and surrounding Vermont
Acquisition
2021.5
Lexicon
Materials
Lead
Bale Seal
Name/Title
Bale Seal
Entry/Object ID
2017.3.11
Description
Round metal disk with the number 116 impressed in the center.
Acquisition
2017.3
Ethnography
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal
Ballpoint Pen
Name/Title
Ballpoint Pen
Entry/Object ID
2000.19.8
Description
Blue and white retractable ballpoint pen with white lettering that reads, "Trinity College of Vermont".
Context
Made for Trinity College of Vermont, a college in Burlington, Vermont, from 1925 to 2000.
Acquisition
2000.19
Made/Created
2000
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Plastic
Relationships
Person or Organization
Trinity College of Vermont
Place
City
Burlington
County
Chittenden County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Band Saw
Name/Title
Band Saw
Entry/Object ID
1976.14.1
Description
Large wooden band saw. The saw sits on a wooden base with holes to bolt to the floor. There are two wheels above and below the work table that move the band saw blade. The side is stenciled with the words, "Mfg by F. Grout, Derby, VT. Patent applied for."
Context
Made by B. F. Grout in Derby, Vermont
Acquisition
1976.14
Made/Created
B. F. Grout
Lexicon
Materials
Wood, Iron
Bandbox
Name/Title
Bandbox
Entry/Object ID
1954.40.8g
Description
Small bentwood bandbox.
Acquisition
1954.40
Lexicon
Materials
Wood
Bandbox
Name/Title
Bandbox
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.172
Description
Wooden bandbox with lid that comes off. Writing on the top says it was sent by a couple from Carolles, which is located on the northern coast of France. The lid has come apart.
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Acquisition
1964.63
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Dimensions
Materials
Wood
Relationships
Person or Organization
Merci Train
Place
Country
France
Continent
Bandbox
Name/Title
Bandbox
Entry/Object ID
1972.28.16ab
Description
Round box with removable lid. The box is covered in wallpaper printed with a blue and white floral border design. The center top of the lid has an oval 3/4-length portrait of a man wearing a suit. The interior of the lid is lined with a newspaper dated 1863.
Context
Owned by Melvina Angeline Smith Maxham in Middlesex, Vermont
Acquisition
1972.28
Made/Created
1863
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Cardboard, Paper
Relationships
Person or Organization
Maxham, Melvina Angeline Smith (1839-1907)
,
Bandbox
Name/Title
Bandbox
Entry/Object ID
1976.43.208a-b
Description
Oval bandbox covered in printed wallpaper. The wallpaper is printed with a maple leaf pattern in green, red, and orange.
Acquisition
1976.43
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Bannerstone
Name/Title
Bannerstone
Entry/Object ID
1954.5.3
Description
Ground stone double-winged bannerstone without the central hole. There is incised line decoration on one face.
Use
While there is debate about the use of bannerstones, many believe they were used as atlatl (spear-thrower) weights, ceremonial purposes, cordage making, or fire making.
Context
Collected by Lyle Hanson in Fair Haven, Vermont, or Lake George, New York
Acquisition
1954.5
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Person or Organization
Hanson, Lyle
,
Bannerstone
Name/Title
Bannerstone
Entry/Object ID
1954.5.8
Description
Ground stone double-winged bannerstone with a central groove on both faces. There are shallower grooves running parallel to the central groove on either side.
Use
While there is debate about the use of bannerstone, many believe they were used as atlatl (spear-thrower) weights, ceremonial purposes, cordage making, or fire making.
Context
Collected by Lyle Hanson in Fair Haven, Vermont, or Lake George, New York
Acquisition
1954.5
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Person or Organization
Hanson, Lyle
,
Basket
Name/Title
Basket
Entry/Object ID
1983.12.1a-b
Description
Covered basket made in the Abenaki tradition. It has slightly flared sides and a deep lid. A row of cowis (3 dimensional woven curls) is around the bottom, and another double row about midway up the basket. The cover also has a double row of cowis. The basket has a solid ash handle, about 1/2" wide. The inside rim of basket shows a single row of purple dyed ash.
Context
Made by an unrecorded Abenaki artisan, and owned by Carroll White in South Walden, VT
Acquisition
1983.12
Made/Created
1865-1900
Ethnography
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Ash Splint
Relationships
Person or Organization
White, Carroll Henry (1876-1934)
Publication
Always in Season: Folk Art and Traditional Culture in Vermont
Basket
Name/Title
Basket
Entry/Object ID
1921.1
Description
Round birchbark basket. The basket is formed from a single piece of birchbark, stitched in four seams to form a bowl. The edge is whip stitched. It is coated in a modern varnished that is yellowed.
Context
Said to have belonged to Ira Allen.
Acquisition
1921.1
Ethnography
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Birch
Relationships
Person or Organization
Allen, Ira (1751-1814)
Basket
Name/Title
Basket
Entry/Object ID
2017.3.1
Description
Rectangular basket made from thin wooden splints. The basket is stamped around the top and bottom with a quatrefoil design, and one splint near the top is dyed blue.
Context
Made in Vernon, Vermont
Acquisition
2017.3
Made/Created
circa 1840
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Wood
Basket
Name/Title
Basket
Entry/Object ID
2017.3.2
Description
Basket with a round top and square bottom. The basket is made from thin splints of wood in varying width, and the outside is decorated with woven loops, or cowis. It is signed in ink on the bottom, "Leland Krook/Sept 1903".
Context
Made by Leland Krook in Vermont in 1903.
Acquisition
2017.3
Made/Created
Artist
Krook, Leland
Sep 1903
Ethnography
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood
Basket
Name/Title
Basket
Entry/Object ID
2017.3.3
Description
Round basket with deep, round cover. The basket is made from thin splints of wood in consistent widths with a row of woven loops, or cowis, decorating the center. The basket is dated in ink on the bottom, "June 1943".
Context
Made a member of the LaPan in Vermont in 1943.
Acquisition
2017.3
Made/Created
Jun 1943
Ethnography
Lexicon
Dimensions
Materials
Wood
Basket
Interpretative Labels
Basket, 1840-1860 Abenaki Cambridge, Vermont Ash Gift of Frederick M. Wiseman, #2017.3.4 Vermont Abenaki families from ancient Indigenous communities such as Missisquoi and Koas, as well as from smaller and more dispersed enclaves in the northeastern and southeastern parts of the state, were extremely important to early 19th century Vermont commerce and transportation. Travel in the summer on lakes and rivers took place in locally produced bark canoes, while winter journeys were often made on snowshoes while pulling bentwood toboggans built by Abenaki. Indigenous-made utilitarian and decorative ash splint baskets held everything from produce to bonnets and could be found for sale in many general stores.
Name/Title
Basket
Entry/Object ID
2017.3.4
Description
Long, rectangular basket woven from thin wooden splints. The splints are narrow and the top and bottom of the basket, with two wide splits running along the center. The wide splints are painted with an alternating pattern of a green leaf and a pink and yellow arch.
Context
Made in Cambridge, Vermont
Acquisition
2017.3
Made/Created
1840-1860
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Wood
Basket
Name/Title
Basket
Entry/Object ID
2004.18.1a-b
Description
Round basket and lid woven from split and plaited sweetgrass. The Lid is woven in alternating sections of black-dyed weavers and plaited sweetgrass with six splint loops at the center. The basket is made of black-dyed splint weavers at the bottom and plaited sweetgrass at the top.
Context
Owned by the Martin or Johnson families of Plainfield, Vermont
Acquisition
2004.18
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Sweetgrass, Wood
Relationships
Person or Organization
Dole, Sylvia Johnson (1940-2008)
Place
Town
Plainfield
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Basket
Name/Title
Basket
Entry/Object ID
2004.18.2
Description
Round splint basket accented with sweetgrass. The basket has red and blue dyed weavers, worked in 1/3 and 2/3 of the way down the basket. There are two plaited handles on either side that are tied together with a piece of jute.
Context
Owned by a member of the Martin or Johnson families.
Acquisition
2004.18
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Dimensions
Overall
Basket
Name/Title
Basket
Entry/Object ID
2023.13.1
Description
Large bushel basket with Sweetser-style bottom and 2 u-shaped wooden handles. The bottom is woven of wooden splints, and the top edge is reinforced with multiple splints wrapped with another narrow splint.
Context
Made by a member of the Sweetser family. Owned by a member of the Dopp family in South Burlington, Vermont
Acquisition
2023.13
Made/Created
Lexicon
Materials
Ash Splint
Basket
Name/Title
Basket
Entry/Object ID
2013.4.3
Description
Ash splint basket decorated all over the exterior with red-dyed curl work. The top part of the basket is round, and it sits on a square base. The shoulder between the upper portion and the base is reinforced with the use of narrower weavers. The rim is lashed with 1/4"-wide splint. There is a penciled "X" at the center bottom and pencil lines radiating outward from the center to each of the four sides of the base.
Context
Attributed to Seymour L. Morehouse of Westford, Vermont
Acquisition
2013.4
Made/Created
Artist
Morehouse, Seymour Lamson (1822-1908)
Attribution
Attributed to
circa 1895
Ethnography
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Splint
Basket
Name/Title
Basket
Entry/Object ID
2023.13.2
Description
Large bushel basket with Sweetser-style bottom. The bottom is woven of wooden splints, and the top edge is reinforced thick, curved splits nailed into place. There are 2 u-shaped connectors attached to the top, through which is u-shaped wooden handle that spans the width of the basket. The handle can be laid down, but only in one direction.
Context
Made by a member of the Sweetser family. Owned by a member of the Dopp family in South Burlington, Vermont
Acquisition
2023.13
Made/Created
Lexicon
Materials
Ash Splint
Basket
Interpretative Labels
Name/Title
Basket
Entry/Object ID
2009.47
Description
Splint basket with rounded sides pulling in a bit at the top. The rim is two half round pieces of wood that sandwich the top of the stakes. It is lashed with 1/4" wide splint. There are two elongated metal "U" shaped pieces that are tightly lashed into the rim on opposite sides of the round top. The rounded bottoms stick up above the rim and lower legs fold over the bottom of the rim. The metal bail handle loops into the "U". The basket's ribs (20x2) are narrower at the bottom and top and wider in the middle giving the basket a round shape. Written in pencil on the bottom of the basket is the inscription "Seymour Lamson Morehouse / Westford Vermont / His Make"
Context
Made by Seymour Lamson Morehouse in Westford, Vermont
Acquisition
2009.47
Made/Created
Artist
Morehouse, Seymour Lamson (1822-1908)
1880-1900
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Ash Splint, Metal
Basket
Name/Title
Basket
Entry/Object ID
1976.10.11
Description
Brown ash basket with attached cover and rigid upright handle.
Context
Owned by Ebenezer and Rozell Huntoon Peaslee, likely in New Hampshire
Acquisition
1976.10
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Ash Splint
Relationships
Peaslee, Rozill A. Huntoon (1819-1902), Peaslee, Ebenezer (1816-1859)
Basket
Name/Title
Basket
Entry/Object ID
1973.12.1
Description
Small, round basket made of brown ash splints with a wooden handle. The edge is reinforced with bent wood strips nailed on the interior and exterior. The outside of the rim and center bottom rib are marked "P-2-41 / 200" in pencil.
Context
Made by Bell Sweetser Perry of Waterbury, Vermont
Acquisition
1973.12
Made/Created
Artist
Perry, Ida Belle Sweetser (1891-1985)
1918
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Ash Splint
Relationships
,
Basket
Name/Title
Basket
Entry/Object ID
1973.12.2
Description
Half bushel basket made of brown ash splint. The basket has a wooden handle that can swivel on two u-shaped wooden pieces.
Use
Belle Sweetser used this basket for the "baby wash".
Context
Made by Sam Sweetser as a wedding gift to Belle Sweetser and Sam Perry in Waterbury, Vermont, 1909.
Acquisition
1973.12
Made/Created
Artist
Sweetser, Sam
1909
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Ash Splint
Relationships
Person or Organization
Perry, Ida Belle Sweetser (1891-1985)
Place
Town
Stowe
County
Lamoille County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Basket
Name/Title
Basket
Entry/Object ID
1975.26.3
Description
Oval basket with cover. The cover is hinged with two small strips of willow. The basket sides and the center of the lid are decorated with woven loops, or cowis.
Context
Owned by Katie Allen Vail of Danby, Vermont.
Acquisition
1975.26
Made/Created
1872
Ethnography
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Relationships
Person or Organization
Vail, Katie Allen
Place
Town
Danby
County
Rutland County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Basket
Name/Title
Basket
Entry/Object ID
1975.496
Description
Tall basket of woven birch bark. The base of the basket is square while the opening is round.
Context
Made by Anna Miettinen in Bethel, Vermont
Acquisition
1975.496
Made/Created
Artist
Miettinen, Anna
circa 1945
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Birch
Basket
Name/Title
Basket
Entry/Object ID
1986.16.1a-b
Description
Splint basket with two handles and a cover. The basket flares out in the middle and again slightly at the top. It has a rectangular cover and base. The center line of the basket and the sides of the cover are decorated with woven loops or cowis. The two handles attach to large loops, allowing them to move. The interior is marked, "HGA" and "HG Allen".
Acquisition
1986.16
Ethnography
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Ash Splint
Basket
Name/Title
Basket
Entry/Object ID
1982.5.1a-b
Description
Urn-shaped basket of woven brown ash split. The body of the basket is very narrow at the base, flaring outward dramatically to the top quarter, the curving back inward. The lid is a shallow round, significantly larger than the basket's opening. The rigid, stationery handle attaches to the basket at the widest point.
Context
Made by Newton Everett Washburn of Stowe, Vermont.
Acquisition
1982.5
Made/Created
Artist
Washburn, Newton Everett (1915-2011)
1982
Ethnography
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Ash Splint
Basket
Name/Title
Basket
Entry/Object ID
2014.31.1
Description
Rectangular basket with a solid wooden base and flaring sides. The sides are woven from round reeds and topped with a plait of reeds. The vertical ribs are inserted into holes drilled through the base. There is a paper label on the bottom of the basket that reads, "ARTICLE NO . . . . . From S. B. SMITH. Manufacturer of Reed AND Rattan Chairs, Montpelier, Vermont.
Context
Made by S. B. Smith in Montpelier, Vermont
Acquisition
2014.31
Made/Created
S. B. Smith
1890-1910
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood, Reed
Basket
Name/Title
Basket
Entry/Object ID
2014.31.2
Description
Rectangular basket with a solid wooden base and flaring sides. The sides are woven from round reeds and topped with a plait of reeds. The vertical ribs are inserted into holes drilled through the base.
Context
Made by S. B. Smith in Montpelier, Vermont
Acquisition
2014.31
Made/Created
S. B. Smith
1890-1900
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Reed, Wood
Basket
Interpretative Labels
Abenaki Basket, Early 20th Century Addison County Ash Museum Purchase, #1990.33.1 Abenakis lived in communities throughout Vermont with village centers at Swanton and Highgate. They continued to maintain cultural identity and tradition in the face of new history publications that falsely erased them from the historical record and programs such as the Eugenics Survey that sought to remove them physically from the general population. Abenaki people long participated in Vermont’s economy through the sale of goods and services. Some of the most iconic and recognizable goods included baskets, snowshoes, and canoes. The Sweetser family of Morrisville, with their unique baskets of a blended Abenaki and European design, went from local to national renown when wealthy tourists and collectors sought their products. The Obomsawin family, headed by patriarch Simon, made a name for themselves selling handcrafts to tourists visiting the exclusive Cedar Beach resort community on Lake Champlain. Abenaki throughout the region sold traditional goods and served as guides for fishermen and hunters in the Green and White Mountains, and Quebec. To externally express an “Indian” identity, some Abenaki adopted dress based on that of Western Indians as this imagery was most recognizable to non-Abenaki residents and visitors.
Name/Title
Basket
Entry/Object ID
1990.33.1
Description
Abenaki-style basket with three rows of curls or cowis on the sides. The basket is formed into a square, with narrow weavers toward the base and three wide weavers forming the bulk of the sides. The top edge is reinforced with thicker splint. The cowis were red but are now faded on the exterior.
Context
Made by an unrecorded Abenaki artisan in Addison, Vermont
Acquisition
1990.33
Made/Created
Ethnography
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Ash Splint
Basket
Name/Title
Basket
Entry/Object ID
1990.33.2
Description
Round coiled basket made of pine needles. The basket is filled with miscellaneous material, included spools of thread, buttons, plastic charms, a pencil, paper hearts, a money clip, and metal Red Cross clip-on buttons.
Context
Made by an unidentified Abenaki craftsperson in Addison County, Vermont
Acquisition
1990.33
Made/Created
Ethnography
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Raffia, Pine
Basket
Interpretative Labels
Abenaki Basket, Early 20th Century Addison County Sweetgrass Museum Purchase, #1990.33.3 Abenakis lived in communities throughout Vermont with village centers at Swanton and Highgate. They continued to maintain cultural identity and tradition in the face of new history publications that falsely erased them from the historical record and programs such as the Eugenics Survey that sought to remove them physically from the general population. Abenaki people long participated in Vermont’s economy through the sale of goods and services. Some of the most iconic and recognizable goods included baskets, snowshoes, and canoes. The Sweetser family of Morrisville, with their unique baskets of a blended Abenaki and European design, went from local to national renown when wealthy tourists and collectors sought their products. The Obomsawin family, headed by patriarch Simon, made a name for themselves selling handcrafts to tourists visiting the exclusive Cedar Beach resort community on Lake Champlain. Abenaki throughout the region sold traditional goods and served as guides for fishermen and hunters in the Green and White Mountains, and Quebec. To externally express an “Indian” identity, some Abenaki adopted dress based on that of Western Indians as this imagery was most recognizable to non-Abenaki residents and visitors.
Name/Title
Basket
Entry/Object ID
1990.33.3a-b
Description
Square sweetgrass and splint basket. The splines and some weavers have been dyed red. Halfway up the sides of the basket are rows splint weavers creating a 3/4-inch stripe. The lid also has a 3/4"-inch stripe of red splint weavers across the center. The handle is braided sweetgrass that is anchored on both ends with loops of sweetgrass attaching back at the anchor. The edges are bound bundles of sweetgrass attached with a narrow red splint. The contents of basket include ribbon sewn into a pocket/sachet, embroidery floss, a lace medallion, a ring box, tissue paper, plastic, crocheted lace, ribbon and more.
Context
Made by an unrecorded Abenaki artisan in Addison, Vermont
Acquisition
1990.33
Made/Created
Ethnography
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Sweetgrass, Ash Splint
Basket
Interpretative Labels
Abenaki Basket, Early 20th Century Addison County Ash, sweetgrass Museum Purchase, #1990.33.4 Abenakis lived in communities throughout Vermont with village centers at Swanton and Highgate. They continued to maintain cultural identity and tradition in the face of new history publications that falsely erased them from the historical record and programs such as the Eugenics Survey that sought to remove them physically from the general population. Abenaki people long participated in Vermont’s economy through the sale of goods and services. Some of the most iconic and recognizable goods included baskets, snowshoes, and canoes. The Sweetser family of Morrisville, with their unique baskets of a blended Abenaki and European design, went from local to national renown when wealthy tourists and collectors sought their products. The Obomsawin family, headed by patriarch Simon, made a name for themselves selling handcrafts to tourists visiting the exclusive Cedar Beach resort community on Lake Champlain. Abenaki throughout the region sold traditional goods and served as guides for fishermen and hunters in the Green and White Mountains, and Quebec. To externally express an “Indian” identity, some Abenaki adopted dress based on that of Western Indians as this imagery was most recognizable to non-Abenaki residents and visitors.
Name/Title
Basket
Entry/Object ID
1990.33.4a-b
Description
Small splint and sweetgrass basket. The sides of the basket are decorated with splint loops, or cowis. The splines were dark green (color visible on the bottom and interior) but have faded significantly. The round lid or cover is all sweetgrass woven through very narrow splint splines.

The basket was given with its contents, which include: hairpins, mother of pearl buttons, seashells, straight pins, a small button reading "The Kings Business", and other miscellania.
Context
Made by an unnamed Abenaki artisan in Addison, Vermont.
Acquisition
1990.33
Made/Created
Ethnography
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Materials
Sweetgrass, Ash Splint
Basket
Interpretative Labels
Abenaki Basket, Early 20th Century Addison County Ash, sweetgrass Museum Purchase, #1990.33.5 Abenakis lived in communities throughout Vermont with village centers at Swanton and Highgate. They continued to maintain cultural identity and tradition in the face of new history publications that falsely erased them from the historical record and programs such as the Eugenics Survey that sought to remove them physically from the general population. Abenaki people long participated in Vermont’s economy through the sale of goods and services. Some of the most iconic and recognizable goods included baskets, snowshoes, and canoes. The Sweetser family of Morrisville, with their unique baskets of a blended Abenaki and European design, went from local to national renown when wealthy tourists and collectors sought their products. The Obomsawin family, headed by patriarch Simon, made a name for themselves selling handcrafts to tourists visiting the exclusive Cedar Beach resort community on Lake Champlain. Abenaki throughout the region sold traditional goods and served as guides for fishermen and hunters in the Green and White Mountains, and Quebec. To externally express an “Indian” identity, some Abenaki adopted dress based on that of Western Indians as this imagery was most recognizable to non-Abenaki residents and visitors.
Name/Title
Basket
Entry/Object ID
1990.33.5a-b
Description
Small sweetgrass basket and cover. Both the round basket and round cover are sweetgrass woven around purple-dyed splints. An additional purple-dyed splint reinforces the basket's opening. The central loop of the lid was once purple, but has significantly faded.
Context
Made by an unnamed Abenaki artisan in Addison, Vermont
Acquisition
1990.33
Made/Created
Ethnography
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Sweetgrass, Ash Splint
Basket
Interpretative Labels
Gertrude Lepine of Morrisville recalled that her mother, Imelda lepine, traded a pair of mittens she knitted with Frank Sweetser for this basket. The Sweetser family of Waterbury was a prolific basket-making family. At least three generations of the family wove baskets during the winter and then sold them in and around Morristown, Stowe, and Waterbury. Oral and written history from the Sweetsers document that Gilman Sweetser was "part Indian" and he married Lydia Hall a Abenakis Indian. John Sweetser said that it was his grandfather Gilman, "that showed the whole of us how to make baskets." In addition to this basket VHS owns examples made by John Sweetser and by father and daughter, Samuel Sweetser and Belle Sweetser Perry, John's uncle and cousin.
Name/Title
Basket
Entry/Object ID
2010.71
Description
Round basket with a square base and bale handle. The basket is woven with flat pieces of wood (splits) and has stripes in green and red. The rim around the top is nailed, as is the handle.
Context
Made by Frank Sweetser of Morrisville, VT in exchange for a pair of mittens made by Imelda Lepine.
Acquisition
2010.71
Made/Created
Sweetser, Frank R. (1888-1950)
1930-1950
Ethnography
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood
Relationships
Lepine, Imelda R. (1899-1994), Sweetser, Frank R. (1888-1950)
Basket
Name/Title
Basket
Entry/Object ID
2022.9.1a-b
Description
Large basket with lid. The rectangular basket and lid are woven with ash splints. Some of the splits are dyed blue, and others are decorated with red spots and faces.
Context
Given to Malonia Howe Blanchard of East Roxbury, Vermont, by Indigenous Americans in payment for caring for their baby during the winter while they travelled from Montreal to Boston.
Acquisition
2022.9
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Ash Splint
Relationships
Person or Organization
Blanchard, Malona Howe (1871-1948)
Place
Town
Roxbury
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
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Basket
Name/Title
Basket
Entry/Object ID
2011.16
Description
Large basket with Sweetser-style bottom. The basket is woven of wooden splints, and the top edge is reinforced with nailed-on splits at both the exterior and interior. There are two U-shaped handles on either side of the rim.
Context
Likely made by a member of the Sweetser family
Acquisition
2011.16
Made/Created
1920-1930
Ethnography
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood
Relationships
,
Web Links and URLs
Basket
Name/Title
Basket
Entry/Object ID
1960.6.3
Description
Oval-shaped wicker basket. The basket is woven of groups of 7 wicker reeds held in a plain weave, giving a scalloped effect to the top edge.
Context
Used on Governor Samuel Craft's desk
Acquisition
1960.6
Made/Created
circa 1828
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wicker
Relationships
Person or Organization
Crafts, Samuel Chandler (1768-1853)
,
Basket
Name/Title
Basket
Entry/Object ID
1960.9
Description
Woven wicker basket. The base is made from single wicker reed weavers woven around five-reed staves. The staves are extended long out of the woven portion and bent back down to insert join to the stave group five sections away from it, creating a scalloped patter.
Acquisition
1960.9
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wicker
Basket
Name/Title
Basket
Entry/Object ID
1975.500
Description
Double-welled basket made of pine roots and branches. The basket has a stationary wooden handle across the top.
Context
Made by August Keen of Stowe, Vermont
Acquisition
1975.500
Made/Created
Artist
Keen, August
circa 1940
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Pine
Basket
Name/Title
Basket
Entry/Object ID
1951.41
Description
Oval woven basket with a central handle. The basket has two hinged lids that open on either edge, hinging across the center beneath the handle.
Acquisition
1951.41
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Basket
Name/Title
Basket
Entry/Object ID
2021.32.1a-b
Description
Large bushel basket with Sweetser-style bottom. The bottom is woven of wooden splints, and the top edge is reinforced with multiple splints wrapped with another narrow splint. Where the splint wrapping is missing, it has been replaced with wire. One of the U-shaped handles is no longer attached.
Context
Made by a member of the Sweetser family. Owned by a member of the Dopp family in South Burlington, Vermont
Acquisition
2021.32
Made/Created
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Ash Splint
Relationships
Place
City
South Burlington
County
Chittenden County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Basket
Name/Title
Basket
Entry/Object ID
1957.21
Description
Large, shallow basket loosely woven from ash splints in a caning pattern.
Acquisition
1957.21
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Dimensions
Basket
Name/Title
Basket
Entry/Object ID
1975.501
Description
Round-bottomed basket made with pine roots and branches. There is a stationary wooden handle across the top.
Context
Made by August Keen of Stowe, Vermont
Acquisition
1975.501
Made/Created
Keen, August
1945
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Pine
Basket
Name/Title
Basket
Entry/Object ID
1965.24
Description
Round-bodied basket with moveable handle. The basket is formed with U-bent splines.
Context
Owned by Moses Vilas of Johnson, Vermont
Acquisition
1965.24
Made/Created
circa 1855
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Dimensions
Overall
Relationships
Person or Organization
Vilas, Moses
Place
Town
Johnson
County
Lamoille County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Bed Warmer
Name/Title
Bed Warmer
Entry/Object ID
1967.99
Description
Bed warmer, or free stone, made of a large, square piece of soapstone. A heavy-gauge wire is inserted into the sides and bent to form a handle.
Use
Bed warmers such as these would be heated on the stove, then wrapped in flannel and inserted between the sheets to warm up a bed.
Context
Used by the Karl E. Carter family in Corinth, Vermont
Acquisition
1967.99
Made/Created
circa 1915
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Soapstone, Metal, Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Carter, Karl E.
Place
Town
Corinth
County
Orange County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Bed Warmer
Name/Title
Bed Warmer
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.175
Description
A bed warmer with a long wooden handle and a metal pan with holes on the top. The lid on the pan opens to allow for inserting whatever would create heat -- coals? rocks?
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Acquisition
1964.63
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Dimensions
Materials
Metal, Wood
Relationships
Person or Organization
Merci Train
Place
Country
France
Continent
Bed Warmer
Name/Title
Bed Warmer
Entry/Object ID
1976.43.128
Description
Bed warmer consisting of a round pan and long wooden handle. The pan has an attached lid that hinges open at the handle. The lid is pierced with circles around the edge.
Acquisition
1976.43
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Brass, Wood
Bed Warmer
Name/Title
Bed Warmer
Entry/Object ID
1921.3
Description
Bed warmer consisting of a round pan and long wooden handle. The pan has an attached lid that hinges open at the handle. The lid is pierced with circles in a pattern of four daisies.
Context
Owned by Colonial Jacob Davis, who moved to Montpelier, Vermont, in 1788.
Acquisition
1921.3
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Dimensions
Overall
Relationships
Person or Organization
Davis, Jacob (1739-1814)
Place
City
Montpelier
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Bed Warmer
Name/Title
Bed Warmer
Entry/Object ID
1950.24.1
Description
Bed warmer consisting of a mottled, rectangular soapstone block with a wire handle.
Use
After being heating in or near a fire, the stone would have been placed between the sheets of a bed prior to a person going to bed.
Acquisition
1950.24
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Soapstone
Bed Warmer
Name/Title
Bed Warmer
Entry/Object ID
1980.18.2
Description
Dark gray soapstone footwarmer. The initials "L.A.L." are carved on front. There are two holes were drilled to hold a wire handle that is no longer present.
Context
Used by members of the Lawson family
Acquisition
1980.18
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Soapstone
Bedkey
Name/Title
Bedkey
Entry/Object ID
1976.33.19
Description
Wooden bedkey made from 2 pieces: the body and the handle. The body has a hole at one end and 2 prongs on the other. The handle is a turned dowel inserted through the hole.
Acquisition
1976.33
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood
Bedkey
Name/Title
Bedkey
Entry/Object ID
1967.42
Description
Wooden bedkey with a hole on one end and two prongs on the other.
Use
Bedkeys were used to tighten the ropes used on bedframes.
Context
Owned by Jesse Harvey of Deerfield, New Hampshire
Acquisition
1967.42
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood
Relationships
Person or Organization
Harvey, Jesse (1801-1875)
Place
City
Deerfield
State/Province
New Hampshire
Country
United States of America
Continent
Bee Box
Name/Title
Bee Box
Entry/Object ID
1989.21.3
Description
Wooden box with a protruding upper handle. The front of the box has a round hole at the center top and a sliding panel with three finger indentations at the bottom. The left side has a small pull-out drawer with a round wooden knob. The drawer sits under the round hole. The inside of the top sliding panel is signed, "Geo. Pierce". The back of the box is inscribed with three circles.
Context
Made by George Pierce of Waitsfield, Vermont
Acquisition
1989.21
Made/Created
Artist
Pierce, George
1860-1960
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood, Metal
Relationships
Place
Town
Waitsfield
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Web Links and URLs
Beehive
Name/Title
Beehive
Entry/Object ID
1994.8a-c
Description
Red-painted wooden beehive. The hive consists of a lower box and 2 upper drawers, each drilled with several access holes.
Context
Patented by John M. Weeks and called the Vermont Beehive
Acquisition
1994.8
Made/Created
Weeks, John M. (1788-1858)
1836
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Dimensions
Materials
Wood
Beehive
Name/Title
Beehive
Entry/Object ID
1965.22.2
Description
Green-painted wooden beehive. The have has 2 drawers: the top is shallow, taking up 1/4 of the hive, and the bottom is deep, taking up the rest of the hive. The top piece of the hive is removable. Inside, the hive is divided into several small, rectangular compartments using thin, interlocking wooden dividers.
Acquisition
1965.22
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood
Beeswax
Name/Title
Beeswax
Entry/Object ID
1966.15.47
Description
Irregularly shaped lump of beeswax. The wax is incised in several places across the top from waxing thread.
Context
Used in Northfield, Vermont
Acquisition
1966.15
Dimensions
Overall
Relationships
Place
Town
Northfield
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Bell
Name/Title
Bell
Entry/Object ID
1953.52.6
Description
Round, ball-shaped bell. There are four holes holes punched around the top, and the bottom is slitted. There is a metal ball inside and a square bracket at the top.
Context
Used by Enoch Day in Ludlow, Vermont
Acquisition
1953.52
Lexicon
Dimensions
Materials
Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Day, Enoch, Jr. (1803-1881)
Place
Town
Ludlow
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Bell
Name/Title
Bell
Entry/Object ID
1960.25.5
Description
Metal bell. There is a metal handle at the top, and a hole where the clapper was previously attached.
Acquisition
1960.25
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal
Bell
Name/Title
Bell
Entry/Object ID
1965.27
Description
Large bell held in a cast iron frame. The upper portion of the frame sits in to vertical posts, allowing the bell to be swung by pulling the large handle on the left side. It is molded with the inscription, "Manchester Locomotive". The whole is attached to a square pedestal with the label, "Bell from locomotive "Arthur Tandy", ca. 1890 Montpelier and Wells River Railroad.
Context
From a train on the Montpelier and Wells River Railroad in Vermont.
Acquisition
1965.27
Made/Created
1890-1900
Lexicon
Dimensions
Relationships
Person or Organization
Montpelier & Wells River Railroad
Place
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Bell
Name/Title
Bell
Entry/Object ID
1953.52.7
Description
Small metal bell, with the clapper intact.
Context
Owned by Enoch Day of Ludlow, Vermont
Acquisition
1953.52
Lexicon
Dimensions
Materials
Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Day, Enoch, Jr. (1803-1881)
Place
Town
Ludlow
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Bellows
Name/Title
Bellows
Entry/Object ID
2014.60.1019
Description
Small, household bellows consisting of wooden sides and leather connections. Attachment is made by using five tacks. The fixed leaf is made of soft wood that is 3/8" thick. In the broad part of the leaf is a 1" hole, which has a flap-type intake valve on the inside. The top leaf is similar to the fixed leaf, but about 1 1/2" shorter. The leather bellows material is stiffened by an internal hoop which keeps the leather extended on the bellows intake stroke. The top leaf is hinged to the bottom leaf by carrying the bellows leather at the junction up over the top of the leaf.
Acquisition
2014.60
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Leather, Iron, Wood
Bellows
Name/Title
Bellows
Entry/Object ID
2014.35.1
Description
This is a fireplace bellows that is made of carved wood, metal, and leather. The front side of the bellows is delicately hand-carved to resemble the face of a man with acanthus leaf designs stemming outward around the face. The back side is also carved with an open circular hole in the center, surrounded by curved lines that spiral outward, with a decorative border around the edges.

The handles of the bellows are also carved, with a tapered shape and beveled, bulbous areas at the top for grasping. The back handle has a small double rectangular strap attached, which is most likely used for hanging the object. The spout on the end of the bellows is curved and slightly tapered, with a slightly split opening.

The leather is tanned and slightly worn and is attached to the wooden carved pieces with metal nails that have developed a slight blue patina around the outer edges. The wood and leather are varying shades of dark brown overall.
Use
in "The Pinnacle"
Context
Made by Albert H. Whittekind in Winooski, Vermont. Used in the home, "The Pinnacle", on Lake Champlain.
Acquisition
2014.35
Made/Created
Artist
Whittekind, Albert H. (1859-1943)
circa 1890
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood, Leather, Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Whittekind, Albert H. (1859-1943)
Bench Plane
Name/Title
Bench Plane
Entry/Object ID
2004.37.92
Description
Bench plane consisting of a metal woodworking plane imbedded into a white painted wooden board.
Acquisition
2004.37
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood, Iron
Relationships
Person or Organization
Sweeney, Edward
Birdstone
Name/Title
Birdstone
Entry/Object ID
1975.376
Description
Ground marble birdstone in the shape of a bird's head. The head is rising from a platform and has large, bulbous eyes. The remaining polished surfaced is stained red (possibly from ochre) and green (possibly from copper oxide).
Context
Collected in Swanton, Vermont.
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Marble
Relationships
Place
Town
Swanton
County
Franklin County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Publication
Aboriginal Remains in the Champlain Valley
Birdstone
Name/Title
Birdstone
Entry/Object ID
1958.1.2
Description
Ground stone birdstone. It has a long bar-shaped body with a turned-up tail. The head is broken at the point of the bulbous eyes. There are two holes drilled diagonally at each end on the bottom.
Context
Collected in Royalton, Vermont
Acquisition
1958.1
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Place
Town
Royalton
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Bit
Name/Title
Bit
Entry/Object ID
1952.29.2d
Description
Metal drill bit. The bit is flared at the end to make large, round holes.
Acquisition
1952.29
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal
Block
Name/Title
Block
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.154
Description
Small rectangular block of light-colored wood with hole in one end, possibly for inserting a file point.; homemade; 3 ½" x ¾".
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Acquisition
2017.10
Made/Created
1890-1938
Dimensions
Materials
Wood
Relationships
Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Blotter
Name/Title
Blotter
Entry/Object ID
1958.1.4
Description
Ink blotter in the shape of a medicine bottle. The blotter shows a green bottle filled with round tablets and a reproduction of the label on a bottle of Lactopeptine tablets. The face has several ink marks, including the word "Rugg" written across the center.
Context
Owned by Harold G. Rugg in Hartford, VT
Acquisition
1958.1
Made/Created
New York Pharmacal Association
20th Century
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wool
Relationships
Person or Organization
Rugg, Harold Goddard (1883-1957)
Boatstone
Name/Title
Boatstone
Entry/Object ID
1954.283.63
Description
Ground stone boat stone.
Context
Collected by Emma P. Sampson in Caledonia County, Vermont
Acquisition
1954.283
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Person or Organization
Sampson, Emma P. Merrill (1865-1953)
Place
County
Caledonia County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Boatstone
Name/Title
Boatstone
Entry/Object ID
1954.5.1
Description
Ground stone boatstone.
Use
Boatstones are thought to have been used to weight atlatls (spear-throwers). They are named for their boat-like shape.
Context
Collected by Lyle Hanson in Fair Haven, Vermont, or Lake George, New York
Acquisition
1954.5
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Person or Organization
Hanson, Lyle
,
Bobbin
Name/Title
Bobbin
Entry/Object ID
1955.8.1b
Description
Bobbin from a spinning wheel.
Acquisition
1955.8
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Materials
Wood, Metal, Linen
Bobbin
Name/Title
Bobbin
Entry/Object ID
2020.26.3
Description
Long black bobbin. The bobbin has a metal cap at the top and steps outward to form a cone at the bottom. There are small holes drilled throughout.
Context
Made by Burlington Bobbin Mill in Burlington, Vermont
Acquisition
2020.26
Made/Created
Burlington Bobbin Mill
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Dimensions
Overall
Bobbin
Name/Title
Bobbin
Entry/Object ID
2020.26.4
Description
Cylindrical green bobbin. The bobbin has a brass cap at the top and silver-toned metal base. There are ridges molded into the shaft of the bobbin every 3/4-inch.
Context
Made by Burlington Bobbin Mill in Burlington, Vermont
Acquisition
2020.26
Made/Created
Burlington Bobbin Mill
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Dimensions
Overall
Bobbin
Name/Title
Bobbin
Entry/Object ID
1957.1.94
Description
Decoratively turned wooden bobbin.
Context
No history of use/manufacture in VT.
Acquisition
1957.1
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood
Bobbin
Name/Title
Bobbin
Entry/Object ID
1957.1.93
Description
Turned wooden bobbin.
Context
No history of use/manufacture in VT.
Acquisition
1957.1
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood
Bobbin
Name/Title
Bobbin
Entry/Object ID
1962.35a-c
Description
Turned wooden bobbin wound with linen thread.
Context
The thread was raised and processed in Duxbury, Vermont.
Acquisition
1962.35
Made/Created
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Linen
Boiling Stone
Name/Title
Boiling Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.161
Description
Small, smooth unworked river cobble.
Use
Boiling stones would be heating in or near a fire, then transferred into water-filled containers in order to heat the water.
Ethnography
Materials
Stone
Boiling Stone
Name/Title
Boiling Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.162
Description
Small, smooth unworked river cobble.
Use
Boiling stones would be heating in or near a fire, then transferred into water-filled containers in order to heat the water.
Ethnography
Materials
Stone
Boiling Stone
Name/Title
Boiling Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.163
Description
Small, smooth unworked river cobble.
Use
Boiling stones would be heating in or near a fire, then transferred into water-filled containers in order to heat the water.
Ethnography
Materials
Stone
Boiling Stone
Name/Title
Boiling Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.166
Description
Small, smooth unworked river cobble.
Use
Boiling stones would be heating in or near a fire, then transferred into water-filled containers in order to heat the water.
Ethnography
Materials
Stone
Boiling Stone
Name/Title
Boiling Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.167
Description
Small, smooth unworked river cobble.
Use
Boiling stones would be heating in or near a fire, then transferred into water-filled containers in order to heat the water.
Ethnography
Materials
Stone
Boiling Stone
Name/Title
Boiling Stone
Entry/Object ID
1951.33.559
Description
Small, smooth unworked river cobble.
Context
Collected in Vergennes, Vermont
Acquisition
1951.33
Ethnography
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Place
City
Vergennes
County
Addison County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Bolts
Interpretative Labels
In 1938, the statue of Ceres on top of the gold dome of the Vermont State House was removed. The hand from that statue can be seen elsewhere in this case. 87-year-old Dwight Dwinnell, Sergeant-at-Arms of the State House, used these tools to carve a replacement for it based on Mead's original. Dwinnell's Ceres is considered today to be an important piece of folk art, and recently underwent restoration.
Name/Title
Bolts
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.105a-f
Description
Three bolts and three wingnuts. The bolts have large, flat heads.
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Acquisition
2017.10
Made/Created
1890-1938
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Dimensions
Materials
Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Place
City
Montpelier
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Bookend
Name/Title
Bookend
Entry/Object ID
1945.6
Description
Carved wooden figure of a man in Philippine warrior dress, consisting of a belt with a long center front panel hanging to the knees. He has a "bowl" haircut. His left hand is pressed against a large shield panel, and his right hand is holding a long-shafted weapon (removable).
Context
Purchased in the Philippines by Miss Fiske while working as a missionary.
Acquisition
1945.6
Made/Created
circa 1935
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Overall
Materials
Wood
Relationships
Place
Country
Philippines
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Boot Hook
Name/Title
Boot Hook
Entry/Object ID
1924.1a-b
Description
Boot hook consisting of a heavy-gauge metal wire bent into a hook shape and inserted perpendicular to a white bone handle.
Use
Used to help pull on boots.
Acquisition
1924.1
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Materials
Metal
Boot Hook
Name/Title
Boot Hook
Entry/Object ID
1972.10.1
Description
Boot hook consisting of a metal hook attached perpendicularly to a turned wooden handle. The end of the hook is rounded.
Acquisition
1972.10
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Boot Stretcher
Name/Title
Boot Stretcher
Entry/Object ID
1965.20.4ab
Description
Two wooden boot stretchers. The stretchers consist of a piece of wood shaped into a curved L with notches at the heel.
Acquisition
1965.20
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Materials
Wood
Bootjack
Name/Title
Bootjack
Entry/Object ID
2010.31.4
Description
This is a wooden bootjack that has a unique tear drop opening and is designed to be hung on the wall. The wide end of the tear drop opening appears to be split open, although this was not part of the original design. Additionally, there is a hole on the top of the bootjack which can be used to hang it on the wall.

Beneath the bootjack, there is a support that measures 3.88 inches in length, 1.5 inches in width, and 0.75 inches in height. The support is held in place with square nails. The wood of the bootjack has never been painted.
Context
Used by a member of the Simmons family in Bennington, Vermont
Acquisition
2010.31
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood
Relationships
Place
City
Bennington
County
Bennington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Bootjack
Name/Title
Bootjack
Entry/Object ID
1929.3.1
Description
Bootjack formed from a single board of wood. The wood is cut into the shape of a Y, tapering almost to a point at one end and splitting into two points at the other.
Use
Used to help remove boots
Context
Owned by Epaphrus "Bull" Chase
Acquisition
1929.3
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood
Relationships
Person or Organization
Chase, Epaphrus "Bull" (1801-1867)
Bootjack
Name/Title
Bootjack
Entry/Object ID
1960.94.1
Description
Wooden boot jack consisting of a board with rounded ends. One end of the board has a small, round hole, presumably for hanging, while the other has a very large round hole. A smaller block of wood is secured near the large hole.
Context
Likely used by the George family in East Calais, Vermont
Acquisition
1960.94
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood
Relationships
Place
Village
East Calais
Town
Calais
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Bottle
Name/Title
Bottle
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.121ab
Description
Turned wooden bottle with screw-on lid. The bottle is ink stained around the opening and on the inside of the lid.
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Acquisition
2020.22
Made/Created
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
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Bottle Closure
Name/Title
Bottle Closure
Entry/Object ID
2022.56.5e
Description
Cardboard retail box containing cellophane squares. The box is labeled "Quicaps SANITARY BOTTLE CLOSURES".
Context
Used at private maternity hospital in Jeffersonville during WWII. The hospital was run out of a house by Dr. Roger W. Mann.
Acquisition
2022.56
Made/Created
Butler Product Corporation
1937
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Materials
Cardboard, Cellophane
Relationships
Person or Organization
Mann, Roger W.
Place
Village
Jeffersonville
Town
Cambridge
County
Lamoille County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Event
World War II
Bottle Cover
Name/Title
Bottle Cover
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.120
Description
Wooden bottle cover with glass bottle inside. The cover is turned with four beads around the top and bottom of the bottle. The glass bottle is held in the cover by a screw-on metal lid.
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Acquisition
2020.22
Made/Created
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
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Bottle Cover
Name/Title
Bottle Cover
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.122
Description
Wooden, jug-shaped bottle cover with a glass bottle inside. The bottle is held into the cover with a metal cap. The cover has a chip, which may be from a missing handle.
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Acquisition
2020.22
Made/Created
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
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Bottle Cover
Name/Title
Bottle Cover
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.123a-b
Description
Turned wooden bottle cover with clear glass bottle. The cover has straight sides that taper inward toward the top. The bottom is made from a separate piece that is slightly bulbous. The bottle has straight sides, and the top is molded for a screw-on cap.
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Acquisition
2020.22
Made/Created
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
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Bottle Holder
Name/Title
Bottle Holder
Entry/Object ID
2012.58.27a-b
Description
This is a bottle holder branded as "Mothers Helper." It consists of a series of springs that are attached to the side rails of a baby's crib. By placing a feeding bottle, pacifier, or toy in the center springs, it can hold the object in place above the baby. The hooks located at either end of the device appear to be made of brass.

The product is packaged in a bag that features a sketch of a baby in a crib, with the Mothers Helper holding a bottle. The directions on the bag explain how to use the device for feeding or playing, as well as how to make adjustments. The bag indicates that a patent application had been submitted, and the Mothers Helper was manufactured by Allen Knight, based in St. Johnsbury, Vermont.
Context
Produced by Allen Knight in St. Johnsbury, Vermont
Acquisition
2012.58
Made/Created
Knight, Allen
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Dimensions
Materials
Metal, Brass, Paper
Bottle Openers
Name/Title
Bottle Openers
Entry/Object ID
2022.3.2a-b
Description
Two metal bottle openers attached with a beaded chain. One is stamped with the inscription, "EMILIO'S DELICATESSEN MIDDLEBURY, VT." The other is stamped with the inscription, "VERMONT GREEN MT. STATE" and an outline of the state of Vermont.
Acquisition
2022.3
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Materials
Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Emilio's Delicatessen
Place
Town
Middlebury
County
Addison County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Box
Name/Title
Box
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.30ab
Description
Wooden trinket box in the shape of a wheelbarrow or wagon. The box has two disk wheels and a peg stand. The side opposite the wheels has a horizontal handle spanning the width. The whole is painted red, and the lid is printed with the words, "Randolph, Vt."
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, Vermont
Acquisition
2020.22
Made/Created
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
circa 1935-circa 1945
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Materials
Wood
Relationships
Place
Town
Randolph
County
Orange County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Box
Name/Title
Box
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.116ab
Description
Small rectangular box with a sliding lid and a stamp. The corners of the box are held with glued box joints.
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Acquisition
2020.22
Made/Created
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
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Box
Name/Title
Box
Entry/Object ID
1959.63.10b
Description
Painted tin box with hinged lid. The lid secures with a metal strap at the center front over a metal loop on the box. The box and lid are painted yellow with a design of green leaves and pink fruits and flowers.
Context
Likely owned in East Calais, Vermont
Acquisition
1959.63
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Tin, Paint
Relationships
Place
Village
East Calais
Town
Calais
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Box
Name/Title
Box
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.117ab
Description
Small square box with a sliding lid and a stamp. The corners of the box are held with glued box joints. There is a small line carved into the end of the lid to grip while opening. There is a piece of paper inserted into the box.
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Acquisition
2020.22
Made/Created
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
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Box
Name/Title
Box
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.99ab
Description
Cylindrical, turned wooden box. There is paper label on the top that reads, "AS A [illeg]OIST. NO. 104 USED FOR BICYCLES. NO. 25 TYING HORSES WHILE GROOMING."
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Acquisition
2020.22
Made/Created
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
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Box
Name/Title
Box
Entry/Object ID
2016.53.1.2a-b
Description
Small round band box.
Use
Used to store fishing float.
Acquisition
2016.53
Made/Created
1891
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood
Relationships
Person or Organization
Cummins, Lawson Cutler (1848-1919)
Box
Name/Title
Box
Entry/Object ID
1953.18.13a-b
Description
Oval wallpaper covered bandbox. The interior is lined with letters.
Context
Owned by Ella Day
Acquisition
1953.18
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Dimensions
Materials
Cardboard
Relationships
Person or Organization
Day, Ella
Box
Name/Title
Box
Entry/Object ID
1953.18.21a-b
Description
Square wallpaper-covered box. The wall paper is block-printed with red flowers with green foliage and blue-and-red scrolls. The edges of the box and the corners of the lid are edged with a strip of blue paper. The lid is labeled in pencil with "Mrs. Day", and the bottom of the box is labeled, "1938, about 80 years old made by Olive Hale Barton".
Context
Made by Olive Hale Barton of Ludlow, Vermont
Acquisition
1953.18
Made/Created
Artist
Barton, Olive Hale (1812-1872)
circa 1860
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Paper
Box
Name/Title
Box
Entry/Object ID
2003.71a-b
Description
Wooden shipping crate. The crate is papered on all sides with decorative floral paper. One side has the label, "MANDARIN L/W FINEST HYSON NO 12 SEUQUA". The top has a small shipping label nailed to the center that reads, "FROM A. S. HYDE. DEALER IN W. I. GOODS AND CHOICE FAMILY GROCERIES, TEAS. COFFEE. SPICES. Kerosene Oil and Burning Fluid. NO. 2 DARROW BLOCK, ST. ALBANS, VT." It is hand addressed to "A. Hyde Grinnell East Georgia, Vt."
Context
Shipped from A. S. Hyde of St. Albans, Vermont, to A. Hyde Grinnell of East Georgia, Vermont. After it’s original use, Sarah Ann Hyde used the box to store her diaries, which are house in the Vermont Historical Society archives.
Acquisition
2003.71
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood
Relationships
A. S. Hyde, Grinnell, A. Hyde, Hyde, Sarah Ann (1804-1882)
,
Web Links and URLs
Box
Name/Title
Box
Entry/Object ID
1957.25.58
Description
Small carved wooden box. The sides are carved with art nouveau daffodils over a roughly carved and burned ground. The center of the lid has a carved and painted green monogram of the initials HGR. The inside is decoratively burned into a basket weave patter.
Context
Owned by Harold Goddard Rugg in Harland, Vermont
Acquisition
1957.25
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood, Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Rugg, Harold Goddard (1883-1957)
Place
Town
Hartland
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Box
Name/Title
Box
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.100ab
Description
Cylindrical turned box with lid. The convex box has reeding around the top and base as well as a drilled hole in the lower half. The lid has the inked inscription "Duplicate of sample [illeg] for Vale Co." Inside the box is a paper note saying, "These were made June 4--1900/Both cover and mug [illeg]."
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Acquisition
2020.22
Made/Created
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
Box
Name/Title
Box
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.32ab
Description
Wooden ring box in the shape of an apple. The box is painted red and the words, "Rutland, Vt." are printed on one side. The center of the lid has a brown wooden peg with green fabric leaves. A round, green cardboard tag is attached to the peg with a green string and is printed with the inscription, "A LOSER YOU WILL NEVER BE IF YOU PLACE YOUR RING INSIDE OF ME".
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Acquisition
2020.22
Made/Created
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
circa 1935-circa 1945
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Materials
Wood
Box
Name/Title
Box
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.88ab
Description
Small round ring or pill box.
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Acquisition
2020.22
Made/Created
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
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Box
Name/Title
Box
Entry/Object ID
1972.28.15
Description
Rectangular box decorated with a rococo floral design on the top and a print of a building on inside. Above the print are the initials, "L.A."
Context
Owned by Melvina Angeline Smith Maxham of Middlesex, Vermont
Acquisition
1972.28
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Cardboard, Paper
Relationships
Person or Organization
Maxham, Melvina Angeline Smith (1839-1907)
Place
Town
Middlesex
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Box
Name/Title
Box
Entry/Object ID
1972.28.17
Description
Paper covered box with a decorative advertisement for seeds on the lid. Both the box and lid are covered in pink, floral and star printed paper. The top of the lid has an applied advertisement showing a bundle of flowers and strawberries with the inscription, "Vick's Choice Seeds / James Vick, Rochester.
Context
Owned by Melvina Angeline Smith Maxham of Middlesex, Vermont.
Acquisition
1972.28
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Cardboard, Paper
Relationships
Person or Organization
Maxham, Melvina Angeline Smith (1839-1907)
Place
Town
Middlesex
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Box
Name/Title
Box
Entry/Object ID
1959.58.3
Description
Wooden box with finger-jointed corners. The box has a lid that hinges upward at the back with two small, metal hinges. There is a metal clasp at the center front, attached to the lid. The interior of the box is unfinished.
Context
Likely made in East Calais, Vermont
Acquisition
1959.58
Made/Created
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood
Box
Name/Title
Box
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.119ab
Description
Small rectangular box with a sliding lid and a stamp. The corners of the box are held with glued box joints. One side of the box has a portion of a paper label that reads, "No. 30. RECTAL SUPPOSITORY".
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Acquisition
2020.22
Made/Created
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
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Box
Name/Title
Box
Entry/Object ID
1959.63.10a
Description
Painted tin box with hinged lid. The lid secures with a metal strap at the center front over a metal loop on the box. The box and lid are painted yellow with a design of green leaves and pink fruits and flowers.
Context
Likely owned in East Calais, Vermont
Acquisition
1959.63
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Tin, Paint
Relationships
Place
Village
East Calais
Town
Calais
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Box
Name/Title
Box
Entry/Object ID
1966.2.10a-b
Description
Rectangular, red-painted wooden box with loose lid and nailed corners. The lid lifts open with no hinges or closing mechanism, indicating the box may have been a shipping container rather than one meant to be regularly used. The top of the lid is framed with narrow, raised boards, though one side is now missing. One of the short ends is painted with either Chinese or Japanese characters running up the left side. A paper label on the same end bears the inked inscription, "HELEN TYLER/HER BOX./Daughter of Royall Tyler/and Laura Britton Keyes/his wife./Died September 18[49]50 aged 4/years."
Context
Used by Helen Tyler of Brattleboro, Vermont
Acquisition
1966.2
Made/Created
1846-1850
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood
Relationships
Person or Organization
Tyler, Helen (1846-1850)
Place
Town
Brattleboro
County
Windham County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Box
Name/Title
Box
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.89ab
Description
Cylindrical turned wood box with lid. The box opens near the halfway point.
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Acquisition
2020.22
Made/Created
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
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Box
Name/Title
Box
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.38ab
Description
Trinket box in the shape of a woman. The box is cylindrical. The lid is a dome topped with a simplistic figure made of turned pieces of wood: a vasiform peg form the body and head, and two drumstick-shaped pieces form the arms.
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Acquisition
2020.22
Made/Created
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
circa 1935-circa 1945
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Materials
Wood
Box
Name/Title
Box
Entry/Object ID
1986.7.1
Description
Long, rectangular wooden box with sliding lid and box-jointed corners. The lid bears two pasted-on paper labels: a large, white (now yellowed) label and a small red label. The large label is addressed by hand to "Hon. Chas. Dewey/Montpelier, Vermont" and is printed with the inscription, "BURLINGTON SHIRT CO.,/MANUFACTURERS OF/Shirts, Collars, Cuffs, and Underwear./CUSTOM WORK A SPECIALTY/Burlington . . . Vermont." The smaller label is printed with, "United States & Canada/EXPRESS/Burlington VT."
Use
Used to ship products to customers
Context
Used by Burlington Shirt Company in Burlington, VT to ship goods to Hon. Charles Dewey in Montpelier, VT.
Acquisition
1986.7
Made/Created
Burlington Shirt Company
1910
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Dimensions
Overall
Relationships
Person or Organization
Dewey, Charles (1828-1905)
Box
Name/Title
Box
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.33ab
Description
Souvenir trinket box in the shape of a teapot. The box is painted white and the lid is painted red. The words, "Beach Haven, N. J.", are printed onto the side.
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, Vermont
Acquisition
2020.22
Made/Created
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
circa 1935-circa 1945
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Materials
Wood
Box
Name/Title
Box
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.90ab
Description
Small round ring or pill box.
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Acquisition
2020.22
Made/Created
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
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Box
Name/Title
Box
Entry/Object ID
1960.117
Description
Rectangular wooden box with nailed corner joints that hinges open at the center. The box opens to reveal to covered halves, each with their own locks. One side is labeled "Grand Jury" and the other is labeled "Standing Jury." The covers open up to small pigeon holes labeled with the names of towns and villages. In one half, the pigeon holes are filled with square pieces of a paper typed with the names of jurors. In the other half, the papers are contained within a paper envelope placed in the center of the pigeon holes.
Context
Used to determine jury members in Essex County, Vermont
Acquisition
1960.117
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood
Relationships
Place
County
Essex County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Box
Name/Title
Box
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.91ab
Description
Small round ring or pill box. The top has a paper label that reads, "Composition Powders!" along with instructions and manufacturing information.
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, Vermont
Acquisition
2020.22
Made/Created
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
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Materials
Wood
Relationships
Place
City
Montpelier
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Box
Name/Title
Box
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.39ab
Description
Trinket box in the shape of a woman. The box is cylindrical. The lid is made of turned pieces of wood: a vasiform peg form the body and head, and two drumstick-shaped pieces form the arms.
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Acquisition
2020.22
Made/Created
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
circa 1935-circa 1945
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Materials
Wood
Box
Name/Title
Box
Entry/Object ID
1978.19
Description
Rectangular metal box. The exterior is printed with an art nouveau design of purple violets and ivy on the pink ground. The center top is labeled, "Louis Sherry / NEW YORK / PARIS".
Context
Louis Sherry was born in St. Albans, Vermont. He became nationally known as a New York City restauranteur.
Acquisition
1978.19
Made/Created
American Can Company
circa 1920
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal
Relationships
Sherry, Louis (1855-1926), Louis Sherry Inc.
,
Box
Name/Title
Box
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.110
Description
Wooden box with finger jointed corners. All four corners, the top, and the bottom, are secured with very heavy glue.
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Acquisition
2020.22
Made/Created
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
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Box
Name/Title
Box
Entry/Object ID
2020.4.21
Description
Lens or filter box without lid. The case consists of a round disk covered on the exterior with black leather and lined with purple velvet.
Context
Used by George R. Bosworth in Berlin, VT
Acquisition
2020.4
Made/Created
1890-1915
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Dimensions
Materials
Leather, Silk, Cardboard
Relationships
Person or Organization
Bosworth, George Ranney (1868-1915)
Box
Name/Title
Box
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.40ab
Description
Small trinket box in the shape of a man wearing an overcoat. The box is the man's shoulders down, and the lid is the collar and head. There are two small pegs as arms, and he is wearing a hat.
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Acquisition
2020.22
Made/Created
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
circa 1935-circa 1945
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Materials
Wood
Box
Name/Title
Box
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.111
Description
Small wooden box constructed with finger joints and glue. The slide-in lid is missing. The long side of the box has a paper label printed with "ROBINSON'S/Sura-Cuva/FOR/RHEUMATISM/AND/NEURALGIA./A specific for disease arising from an impure and vitiaze state of the blood./Read full directions in Circular."
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Acquisition
2020.22
Made/Created
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
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Box
Name/Title
Box
Entry/Object ID
1944.9.4a-b
Description
Short round bandbox with cover.
Acquisition
1944.9
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood
Box
Name/Title
Box
Entry/Object ID
1947.6.8f
Description
Small rectangular shaped, grey colored box that reads, "Samuel Kidder & Co. Asthmatic Pastilles. Manufactured and Guaranteed by Samuel Kidder & Co. Incorporated Laboratories Established 1804 BOSTON, Mass. U.S.A. " The short sides of the box read, "Sixteen Asthmatic & Fumigating Pastilles"
Context
Owned by John Barrett of Grafton, Vermont
Acquisition
1947.6
Made/Created
Samuel Kidder & Company Incorporated Laboratories
19th Century
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Dimensions
Overall
Relationships
Person or Organization
Barrett, John (1776-1856)
Place
Town
Grafton
County
Windham County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Box
Name/Title
Box
Entry/Object ID
1957.9
Description
Wooden box consisting of 6 boards nailed together at the sides. The top lifts up and is hinged with two wires.
Use
Originally held wine glasses.
Acquisition
1957.9
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Box
Name/Title
Box
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.112a-c
Description
Small rectangular box with a sliding lid and a stamp. The corners of the box are held with glued box joints. There is a semi-circle carved into the outer end of the box lid to grip while sliding. A used 1-cent stamp printed with an image of Benjamin Franklin is in the box.
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Acquisition
2020.22
Made/Created
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
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Box
Name/Title
Box
Entry/Object ID
2022.8.1
Description
Small wooden box containing three metal bits. The lid slides off and reads, "VERMONT TAP & TIE CORPN. LYNDONVILLE, VT."
Use
The metal bits could be used with a drill to created a threaded hole.
Context
Made by Vermont Tap & Die Corporation in Lyndonville, Vermont.
Acquisition
2022.8
Made/Created
Vermont Tap & Die Corporation
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Materials
Wood, Metal
Box
Name/Title
Box
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.82
Description
Small round wooden box. The top has the inked inscription, "2d. T.B. Ass."
Use
Used to hold tuberculosis pills
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Acquisition
2020.22
Made/Created
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
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Box
Name/Title
Box
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.113
Description
Tall-sided, long wooden box with glued corners
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Acquisition
2020.22
Made/Created
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
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Box
Name/Title
Box
Entry/Object ID
2020.24.14ab
Description
Cream-colored box printed with the label, "Gray's Department Store Montpelier, Vt." in gothic script.
Context
Owned by William Vroman Mason of Waterbury, Vermont
Acquisition
2020.24
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Relationships
Mason, William Vroman (1906-1989), Gray's Department Store
Place
City
Montpelier
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Box
Name/Title
Box
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.114
Description
Wooden box with finger-jointed corners secured with glue.
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Acquisition
2020.22
Made/Created
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
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Box
Name/Title
Box
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.115ab
Description
Small rectangular box with a sliding lid. The corners of the box are held with glued box joints. The top of the lid has a paper sticker with the printed inscription, "A. D. BARTER P. O. BOX 185 TELEPHONE 918M 31 1/2 MERCHANTS ROW, RUTLAND, VT." and the penciled inscription, "E P Cushmom Middlebury Vt". There is a purple 3-cent stamp in the corner that is stamped with the words, "RUTLAND VT".
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Acquisition
2020.22
Made/Created
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
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Box
Name/Title
Box
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.84ab
Description
Small, turned wood box shaped like a barrel. The box opens at the halfway point.
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Acquisition
2020.22
Made/Created
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
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Box Scraper
Name/Title
Box Scraper
Entry/Object ID
1960.87
Description
Box scraper plane. The plane consists of a flat piece of metal attached to a U-shaped holder, through which a metal chisel blade is inserted. The U-shaped holder has a central bar that attaches to a long, turned wooden handle.
Context
Owned by Stoddard Benham Bates of Derby, Vermont
Acquisition
1960.87
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood, Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Bates, Stoddard Benham (1862-1929)
Place
Town
Derby
County
Orleans County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Brace
Name/Title
Brace
Entry/Object ID
1929.6
Description
Bit brace hand drill. The letters "HX" are on the brass blate near the bit, and the neck is stamped "[illeg]LS. HOL[illeg]".
Context
Used in Berlin, Vermont
Acquisition
1929.6
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Dimensions
Materials
Wood, Brass
Relationships
Place
Town
Berlin
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Brace
Name/Title
Brace
Entry/Object ID
1977.17.17
Description
U-shaped metal brace with a round knob on one end and a hole on the other end for holding a bit.
Acquisition
1977.17
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal, Wood
Brace
Name/Title
Brace
Entry/Object ID
2014.60.1053
Description
U-shaped wooden brace with a round knob on one end and a hole on the other end for holding a bit. The center of the "U" is carved into a rounded handle. There is a metal disk inlaid into the center of the knob and marked with, "W. Round".
Acquisition
2014.60
Made/Created
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood, Brass
Brace
Name/Title
Brace
Entry/Object ID
1970.8.18
Description
U-shaped metal brace with a round knob on one end and a hole on the other end for holding a bit.
Context
Owned by Josephine Durkee Houghton in Pittsfield, Vermont
Acquisition
1970.8
Made/Created
1870-1880
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Houghton, Josephine Durkee (1839-1927)
Place
Town
Pittsfield
County
Rutland County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Brace
Name/Title
Brace
Entry/Object ID
1983.10.19
Description
U-shaped metal brace with a round knob on one end and a hole on the other end for holding a bit.
Context
Owned by David Mayo in Montpelier, Vermont
Acquisition
1983.10
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal, Wood
Relationships
Person or Organization
Mayo, David (1847-1934)
Place
City
Montpelier
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Brace
Name/Title
Brace
Entry/Object ID
1954.23
Description
U-shaped wooden brace with a round knob on one end and a hole on the other end for holding a bit. The center of the "U" is carved into a rounded handle. There is a metal disk inlaid into the center of the knob and marked with a coat of arms and the number 986.
Use
Used similarly to a drill
Context
Used by Josiah Crocker Wilson in Poultney, Vermont, where he owned a furniture store and undertaking business.
Acquisition
1954.23
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood, Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Wilson, Josiah Crocker (1837-1907)
Place
Town
Poultney
County
Rutland County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Brace
Name/Title
Brace
Entry/Object ID
1970.8.19
Description
U-shaped metal brace with a round knob on one end and a hole on the other end for holding a bit. There is a turned wooden grip at the center.
Context
Owned by Josephine Durkee Houghton in Pittsfield, Vermont
Acquisition
1970.8
Made/Created
1870-1880
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal, Wood
Relationships
Person or Organization
Houghton, Josephine Durkee (1839-1927)
Place
Town
Pittsfield
County
Rutland County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Brander
Interpretative Labels
Sheep Brands, c. 1850 Wood 1929.9.1d-k Sheared sheep were often marked with their owner’s initials by applying paint with wooden or metal brands.
Name/Title
Brander
Entry/Object ID
1929.9.1d-k
Description
Three wooden brander carved into the numbers 0 through 9 (6 and 9 are the same brand). The handles are cut with the mark, "H B Lord". They appear to be unused.
Acquisition
1929.9
Dimensions
Branding Iron
Name/Title
Branding Iron
Entry/Object ID
1952.40.9
Description
Branding iron consisting of a wooden handle and a raised iron "C". There are traces of paint on the letter.
Acquisition
1952.40
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Iron, Wood
Branding Iron
Name/Title
Branding Iron
Entry/Object ID
1960.50.2
Description
Cast iron branding iron consisting of a cast head and a heavy-gauge wire handle. The head is molded with the letters "W. T. DEWEY" in reverse. The handle is bent into a circle at the end.
Context
Owned by William Tarbox Dewey of Montpelier, Vermont
Acquisition
1960.50
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Materials
Iron
Relationships
Person or Organization
Dewey, William Tarbox (1852-1911)
Place
City
Montpelier
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Bread Pan
Name/Title
Bread Pan
Entry/Object ID
1957.3.12
Description
Tin bread pan with two handles. The pan has a circular base and flaring sides formed from 5 sheets of tin.
Acquisition
1957.3
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Tin
Breaking Plow
Name/Title
Breaking Plow
Entry/Object ID
1929.8.1a
Description
Plow consisting of a long horizontal beam attached to a vertical, curved piece of wood. The vertical piece is itself attached to a large, V-shaped blade that sits on the ground.
Context
Used by Clark Stowe in Weybridge, Vermont
Acquisition
1929.8
Made/Created
1790-1810
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood, Metal
Relationships
Place
Town
Weybridge
County
Addison County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Broadax
Interpretative Labels
Broad Ax, c. 1850 Consider Stebbins Bardwell (1807-1885) Pawlet, Vermont Steel, wood Gift of Dorothy Offensend, #1998.36.1 Consider Bardwell moved to Pawlet, Vermont from Massachusetts in 1842 to take possession of 34 acres of land along the Indian Brook. He made improvements to the property and water-power source to advance his edged-tool manufacturing business. Over time he added more properties to his holdings including a small slate quarry to produce roofing slate. Bardwell produced edged tools from about 1846 to 1867. In addition to owning a slate quarry, which he leased to a third-party operator, he also created the first cooperative creamery in Vermont. Established in 1864 and incorporated by the Vermont Legislature in 1865, the West Pawlet Dairy Association collected surplus milk from area farmers and manufactured butter and cheese for the open market. By the end of 1867 Bardwell stepped back from his various business ventures, ultimately selling his properties in 1869. He retired to a grand brick residence in Granville, New York where he lived until his death in 1885. The site of the creamery in Pawlet is now an award-winning, artisanal cheese facility named after Consider Bardwell.
Name/Title
Broadax
Entry/Object ID
1998.36.1
Description
Broadax with curved blade. The handle curves the same direction as the edge of the blade.
Context
Made by Consider Stebbins Bardwell in West Pawlet, Vermont
Acquisition
1998.36
Made/Created
Bardwell, Consider Stebbins (1807-1885)
circa 1850
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood
Broadax
Name/Title
Broadax
Entry/Object ID
1946.25
Description
Broadax with a large, metal head and a wooden handle. The handle inserts into the head from the bottom, the end of the wood aligning with the top of the head.
Context
Owned by Herman Bostwich of Hinesburg, Vermont
Acquisition
1946.25
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Iron, Wood
Relationships
Person or Organization
Bostwick, Herman (177-1853)
Place
Town
Hinesburg
County
Chittenden County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Broadax
Name/Title
Broadax
Entry/Object ID
1953.19.2
Description
Short-handled ax with large metal head.
Context
Used by Henry Burnham Waldo of Middlesex, Vermont, to trim logs
Acquisition
1953.19
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Relationships
Person or Organization
Waldo, Henry Burnham (1869-1953)
Place
Town
Middlesex
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Brush
Name/Title
Brush
Entry/Object ID
2023.14.20
Description
Wooden hairbrush with horsehair bristles. The brush is painted a cream-color with a full-color design of a sprig of red poppies and yellow flowers with a brown bird.
Context
Made by Pasquale "Patsy" Santo of Rutland, Vermont.
Acquisition
2023.14
Made/Created
Artist
Santo, Pasquale "Patsy" (1893-1975)
Ethnography
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Materials
Wood, Horsehair, Paint
Brush
Interpretative Labels
In 1938, the statue of Ceres on top of the gold dome of the Vermont State House was removed. The hand from that statue can be seen elsewhere in this case. 87-year-old Dwight Dwinnell, Sergeant-at-Arms of the State House, used these tools to carve a replacement for it based on Mead's original. Dwinnell's Ceres is considered today to be an important piece of folk art, and recently underwent restoration.
Name/Title
Brush
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.102
Description
Natural-bristled brush with wooden handle, most likely used to brush away debris. There is a small hole through the handle, midway up. The manufacturer's mark reads, "John L. Whiting & Son" on one side of the brush head, while the other reads, "2".
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Acquisition
2017.10
Made/Created
John L. Whiting & Son
1890-1938
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood, Horsehair
Relationships
Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Place
City
Montpelier
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Web Links and URLs
Brush
Name/Title
Brush
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.76
Description
Round brush with a turned wooden handle and white horsehair bristles. The short handle flares at the end, and has simple decorative molding near the bristles. The bristles are attached in small groups into several holes drilled into the handle.
Context
Made by Baker Brush Company in Brandon, VT
Acquisition
2020.22
Made/Created
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
circa 1944-circa 1945
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Materials
Wood
Bucket
Name/Title
Bucket
Entry/Object ID
2008.46
Description
Brown canvas basket. The basket is formed around a metal frame, with the top and bottom edges stitched around rings of metal. A hinged metal bar connects the rings outside the bucket, allowing it to collapse for storage. There is a handle made of metal wire with a turned wooden handle. The bucket is painted with the initials, "V.F.S".
Context
Used by an employee of the Vermont Forest Service
Acquisition
2008.46
Made/Created
circa 1950
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal, Cotton, Wood
Relationships
Person or Organization
Vermont Department of Agriculture
Place
City
Montpelier
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Building Components
Name/Title
Building Components
Entry/Object ID
1947.6.10g
Description
2 partially-painted iron spikes. The spikes are bent into an L shape in order to act as brackets when attached to a wall.
Acquisition
1947.6
Made/Created
1852
Dimensions
Overall (each)
Materials
Iron, Paint
Relationships
Place
Town
Grafton
County
Windham County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Bushhammer
Name/Title
Bushhammer
Entry/Object ID
1982.35.3
Description
4-cut bush hammer head. One side is stamped, "HB HB, IV", and the other stamped "HB HB 1891" and "4$". There are two metal bolts and nuts holding the individual pieces of the hammer head together. (Two are missing).
Context
Used by Vincent Illuzzie in Barre, Vermont
Acquisition
1982.35
Made/Created
circa 1930
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Iron
Relationships
Person or Organization
Illuzzi, Vincent (1920-2013)
Place
City
Barre City
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Bushhammer
Name/Title
Bushhammer
Entry/Object ID
1982.35.4
Description
4-cut bush hammer head. The tool is stamped on one side with "1315 / 1903". It consists of a central holder with additional pieces of metal (teeth) inserted into the ends and secured with large bolts and nuts (three now missing).
Context
Used by Vincent Illuzzi in Barre, Vermont
Acquisition
1982.35
Made/Created
circa 1930
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Iron
Relationships
Person or Organization
Illuzzi, Vincent (1920-2013)
Place
City
Barre City
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Bushhammer
Name/Title
Bushhammer
Entry/Object ID
1982.35.6
Description
Four- and six-cut bushhammer head. The tool consists of a central holder with sheets of metal inserted into the ends (four on one side, six on the other) and held in place with large nuts and bolts (three now missing).
Context
Used by Vincenter Illuzzi in Barre, Vermont.
Acquisition
1982.35
Made/Created
circa 1930
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Iron
Relationships
Person or Organization
Illuzzi, Vincent (1920-2013)
Place
City
Barre City
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Bushhammer
Name/Title
Bushhammer
Entry/Object ID
1982.35.5
Description
6-cut bush hammer head with a remnant of the handle inserted. The tool consists of a central holder with sheets of metal inserted into the ends and secured with bolts and nuts (one now missing).
Context
Used by Vincent Illuzzi in Barre, Vermont
Acquisition
1982.35
Made/Created
circa 1930
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Iron, Wood
Relationships
Person or Organization
Illuzzi, Vincent (1920-2013)
Place
City
Barre City
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Bushhammer
Name/Title
Bushhammer
Entry/Object ID
1982.35.7
Description
10-cut bushhammer head. The tool consists of a central holder with sheets of metal inserted into the ends (10 each side) and held with large nuts and bolts.
Context
Used by Vincent Illuzzi in Barre, Vermont.
Acquisition
1982.35
Made/Created
circa 1930
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Iron
Relationships
Person or Organization
Illuzzi, Vincent (1920-2013)
Place
City
Barre City
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Bushhammer
Name/Title
Bushhammer
Entry/Object ID
1983.23.1
Description
Four-cut bushhammer with wooden handle marked "J AHERN/MAKER/BARRE, VT./6 4/HE RUSS." The numbers 1-4 are also stamped onto the head, and "H E Russ" is stamped on it in 3 places.
Context
Made by James E. Ahern in Barre, Vermont
Acquisition
1983.23
Made/Created
Ahern, James E. (1859-1918)
1900
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal, Wood
Relationships
Person or Organization
Russ, Henry E. (1857-1938)
Butter Churn
Interpretative Labels
Butter "Swing" Churn, 1877-1900 Vermont Farm Machinery Company (1871-1921) Bellows Falls, VT Wood Gift of Kathryn O. Jorgensen, #2012.42 The Vermont Farm Machinery Company, based in Bellows Falls, patented this "swing" churn in the 1870s and manufactured it for a number of years after that. Butter is the consolidation of the fat solids contained in milk; farmers would skim the cream from jars of milk as a first step, and then pour the cream into a churn, which would agitate the cream and encourage the fat solids to clump together. On a small scale, this can be done by hand, but in order to produce butter in bulk, some kind of mechanization is necessary. The Davis Swing Churn appeared in a number of sizes, holding between 4 and 50 gallons of cream, depending on the model number. This Model No. 5 could hold 13 gallons of cream. (The Model 9, which held 50 gallons of cream, no longer fit on a frame, and had to be suspended from a ceiling.) The company claimed that the gentle swinging action of the churn did not "injure" the butter.
Name/Title
Butter Churn
Entry/Object ID
2012.42a-b
Description
Yellow swing churn, bearing the stenciled label, "Davis Swing Churn/No. 5/Pat'd./Manufactured by/Vermont Farm Machine Co/Bellows Falls VT" in black paint on both long sides. The sides are further decorated with stenciled black decorative borders. There are two turned wooden handles across the top on either end, and metal brackets in the equivalent location on the bottom to attach the church to a wooden frame (now missing). The top of the churn has a door with a clear glass pane to view the contents. The churn has a 13 gallon capacity.
Use
Swung or rocked on a wooden frame to make butter.
Context
Manufactured by Vermont Farm Machine Company in Bellows Falls, VT.
Acquisition
2012.42
Made/Created
Vermont Farm Machinery Company (1871-1921)
1877-1900
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Materials
Wood, Paint, Iron, Glass
Butter Churn
Name/Title
Butter Churn
Entry/Object ID
1977.27
Description
Red barrel butter church with crank handles on either side. The cranks attach at the center and are long enough to reach the edge of the barrel. The back of the barrel is stenciled with the words, "Monitor / Manufactured by William Samson, East Berkshire, Vermont".
Context
Made by William Samson in East Berkshire, Vermont
Acquisition
1977.27
Made/Created
William Samson
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood
Relationships
Person or Organization
Samson, William J. (1866-1945)
Butter Churn
Name/Title
Butter Churn
Entry/Object ID
1973.31ab
Description
Yellow swing churn, bearing the stenciled label, "Davis Swing Churn/No. 1/Pat'd./Manufactured by/Vermont Farm Machine Co/Bellows Falls VT" in black paint on both long sides. The sides are further decorated with stenciled black decorative borders. There are two turned wooden handles across the top on either end, and metal brackets in the equivalent location on the bottom to attach the church to a wooden frame (now missing). The top of the churn has a door with a clear glass pane to view the contents.
Use
Swung or rocked on a wooden frame to make butter.
Context
Manufactured by Vermont Farm Machine Company in Bellows Falls, VT.
Acquisition
1973.31
Made/Created
Vermont Farm Machinery Company (1871-1921)
1877-1900
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood, Metal, Glass
Butter Dome
Name/Title
Butter Dome
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.105
Description
Turned wooden bowl a hole drilled in the center.
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Acquisition
2020.22
Made/Created
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
1876
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Butter Mold
Name/Title
Butter Mold
Entry/Object ID
1957.3.7a-b
Description
Butter molde consisting of a box and a press. The box has a hole drilled in the center of the top. The press is carved with a design of four tiles, each with a matching "H" over a sprig of rosemary.
Acquisition
1957.3
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Dimensions
Materials
Wood
Butter Mold
Name/Title
Butter Mold
Entry/Object ID
2022.65.1a-f
Description
Wooden butter mold. The mold consists of a rectangular box frame, a closely-fitted rectangular insert, and 4 square presses, or stamps. The frame is held together at the corners with box joints, and there are 2 wooden bars running horizontally across the base. The bottom is left open. There is an oval hole on each side end. The insert has slightly flaring sides and is held together with screws. 1 end piece has been replaced, as have all but 2 screws. There are 3 dividers across the insert, separating it into 4 pieces. The four square stamps are each carved with a different floral design: a branch with 3 berries and several leaves; a tied sheaf of wheat; a branch with 3 acorns and 3 leaves; a thorned stem with a rose, a bud, and 3 leaves. Each stamp has a chip carved border. The stamps are not attached, but holes in both the stamp pieces and the insert indicate that they were originally attached.
Use
Used to decoratively mold butter
Context
Attributed to John Hand Varnum of Peacham, Vermont.
Acquisition
2022.65
Made/Created
Artist
Varnum, John Hand (1871--1948)
Attribution
Attributed to
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood
Butter Mold
Name/Title
Butter Mold
Entry/Object ID
1959.11
Description
Butter mold consisting of a wooden box with movable carved wooden block. Each block is carved with a decorative pattern containing a letter.
Acquisition
1959.11
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Dimensions
Materials
Wood
Butter Packer
Name/Title
Butter Packer
Entry/Object ID
1954.40.4
Description
Butter packer or mallet. The head is cylindrical with one side cut flat. There is a turned handle inserted into one side.
Use
Used to pack butter in a tub
Acquisition
1954.40
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Dimensions
Materials
Wood
Butter Paddle
Name/Title
Butter Paddle
Entry/Object ID
1953.32.4
Description
Wooden paddle. The paddle is made from a single piece of wood and has a rectangular paddle and short, narrow handle. There is a hole drilled through the top of the handle.
Context
Used by a member of the Medad Wright family in Calais, Vermont
Acquisition
1953.32
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Materials
Wood
Relationships
Person or Organization
Wright, Medad, Jr. (1812-1892)
Place
Town
Calais
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Butter Paddle
Name/Title
Butter Paddle
Entry/Object ID
1973.1.38
Description
Wooden butter paddle. The paddle is made from a single, flat piece of wood shaped into a shovel.
Use
Used to work and press water out of butter.
Context
Likely used in Windsor, Vermont
Acquisition
1973.1
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood
Butter Paddle
Name/Title
Butter Paddle
Entry/Object ID
1953.32.5
Description
Wooden butter paddle. The paddle is made from a single, flat piece of wood shaped into a shovel.
Acquisition
1953.32
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood
Butter Paddle
Name/Title
Butter Paddle
Entry/Object ID
1960.94.2
Description
Wooden butter paddle made from a single piece of wood. The paddle has a rectangular end with rounded corners and a long handle with a hole drilled through the end.
Context
Likely used by the George family in East Calais, Vermont
Acquisition
1960.94
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Materials
Wood
Relationships
Place
Village
East Calais
Town
Calais
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Butter Press
Name/Title
Butter Press
Entry/Object ID
1953.40.7
Description
Butter press carved with a thistle design.
Acquisition
1953.40
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Dimensions
Materials
Wood
Button
Name/Title
Button
Entry/Object ID
1963.48.1a-g
Description
7 wooden buttons. Each button is a wooden disk with a hole in the center.
Acquisition
1963.48
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Materials
Wood
Button Fastener
Name/Title
Button Fastener
Entry/Object ID
1964.57.1
Description
Small, sealed paper envelope containing button fasteners.
Acquisition
1964.57
Made/Created
B. F. Bee
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Buttonhook
Name/Title
Buttonhook
Entry/Object ID
1960.31.8
Description
Tiny buttonhook with a turned bone handle. The hook is an oblong loop that is removable from handle.
Context
Owned by Florence Day Briggs in Montpelier, Vermont.
Acquisition
1960.31
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal, Bone
Relationships
Person or Organization
Briggs, Florence Day (1884-1974)
Place
City
Montpelier
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Buttonhook
Name/Title
Buttonhook
Entry/Object ID
1960.50.7
Description
Small metal buttonhook consisting of a round hook on a long shaft with a hollow molded handle.
Context
Owned by a member of the Dewey family of Montpelier, Vermont
Acquisition
1960.50
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal
Relationships
Place
City
Montpelier
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Buttonhook
Name/Title
Buttonhook
Entry/Object ID
1976.10.10
Description
Small metal buttonhook consisting of a round hook on a long shaft with a bone handle.
Context
Owned by Ebenezer and Rozell Huntoon Peaslee, likely in New Hampshire
Acquisition
1976.10
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal, Bone
Relationships
Person or Organization
Peaslee, Rozill A. Huntoon (1819-1902)
Place
State/Province
New Hampshire
Country
United States of America
Continent
Buttonhook
Name/Title
Buttonhook
Entry/Object ID
1962.23.1
Description
Small metal buttonhook consisting of a round hook on a long shaft with a round ivory handle.
Acquisition
1962.23
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal, Ivory
Buttonhook
Name/Title
Buttonhook
Entry/Object ID
1962.23.2
Description
Small metal buttonhook consisting of a round hook on a long shaft with a round, black-painted wooden handle.
Acquisition
1962.23
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal, Wood
Buttonhook
Name/Title
Buttonhook
Entry/Object ID
1962.23.4
Description
Small metal buttonhook consisting of a round hook on a long, decoratively molded shaft.
Acquisition
1962.23
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal
Buttonhook
Name/Title
Buttonhook
Entry/Object ID
1970.17.3
Description
Foldable buttonhook. The handle is shaped like a violin and is hollow on the inside, allowing the hold to fold into the center.
Context
Owned by a member of the Wade family in Montgomery, Vermont
Acquisition
1970.17
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal
Relationships
Place
Town
Montgomery
County
Franklin County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Buttonhook
Name/Title
Buttonhook
Entry/Object ID
1962.23.5
Description
Small metal button hook stamped with the label, "MRReVETE". One end is curved into a hook and the other end is a closed oval loop.
Acquisition
1962.23
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal
Buttonhook
Name/Title
Buttonhook
Entry/Object ID
1975.28.4a
Description
Small metal buttonhook consisting of a round hook on a long shaft with a round, black-painted wooden handle.
Context
Owned by Clara Dix Clark of Barre Town, Vermont.
Acquisition
1975.28
Made/Created
circa 1860
Lexicon
Materials
Metal, Wood
Relationships
Person or Organization
Clark, Clara Louisa Dix (1957-1955)
Place
City
Barre City
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Cake Box
Name/Title
Cake Box
Entry/Object ID
2004.58.46a-b
Description
Round metal case or cover with round metal base. The cover has a yellow top and the sides are printed with a red, green, and yellow plaid design accented with a sprig of flowers that includes a rose, daisy, carnation, and three sprigs of wheat. There is a wire handle at the center top. The base is enameled white and has a raised center that the lid fits down over. The cover and base do not secure together. The center of the base has lost its enamel from cutting cakes while directly on the base.
Use
Used to store cakes
Context
Owned by Beatrice J. Wood of South Royalton, Vermont
Acquisition
2004.58
Made/Created
1940
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Wood, Beatrice Ethel Jones (1919-2004)
Place
Village
South Royalton
Town
Royalton
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Cake Box
Name/Title
Cake Box
Entry/Object ID
1960.108
Description
Rectangular, tin box. The exterior of the box is painted white with the word "Cake" painted in yellow at the front. There are wire handles on either side, and a large rectangular latch at the center front.
Acquisition
1960.108
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Tin, Paint
Caliper
Interpretative Labels
Calipers, circa 1903 Angelo Petere Ambrosini (1880-1932) Northfield, Vermont Wood and Iron Gift of Homer P. Fuller, #2004.1.1 In 1903 Angelo Peter Ambrosini, a recent Italian immigrant, was working in Northfield for the Ellis Granite Company when it received the contract to provide the stonework for Union Station in Washington, D.C. Due to his talent he was selected to help carve the six eighteen-foot-high allegorical figures that grace the front of the station. Supervised by the eminent sculptor Augustus St. Gaudens, the project took three years to complete. These calipers were made and used by Ambrosini.
Name/Title
Caliper
Entry/Object ID
2004.1.1
Description
Large metal calipers consisting of a metal board with two curved and metals pointed attachments. The attachments are secured with bolts loosely enough to be adjustable.
Context
Made by Angelo Ambrosini, Sr., in Barre, Vermont
Acquisition
2004.1
Made/Created
Artist
Ambrosini, Angelo P. (1880-1932)
Ethnography
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Ambrosini, Angelo P. (1880-1932)
Place
City
Barre City
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Caliper
Name/Title
Caliper
Entry/Object ID
2004.1.2
Description
Large metal calipers consisting of a metal board with two curved and metals pointed attachments at either end. The attachments are secured with bolts loosely enough to be adjustable.
Context
Made by Angelo Ambrosini, Sr., in Barre, Vermont
Acquisition
2004.1
Made/Created
Artist
Ambrosini, Angelo P. (1880-1932)
Ethnography
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal
Caliper
Name/Title
Caliper
Entry/Object ID
2004.1.3
Description
Large metal calipers consisting of a metal board with two curved and metals pointed attachments at either end. The attachments are secured with bolts loosely enough to be adjustable.
Context
Made by Angelo Ambrosini, Sr., in Barre, Vermont
Acquisition
2004.1
Made/Created
Artist
Ambrosini, Angelo P. (1880-1932)
Ethnography
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal
Calipers
Name/Title
Calipers
Entry/Object ID
1975.494.10
Description
Steel calipers with two curved arms that are joined with a rivet to adjust for measuring spans. One end is pointed. Mark on one arm: "E. F. Lewis/1853", on the other: "E F L". The letters are handstruck.
Context
Found near Well, Vermont
Acquisition
1975.494
Made/Created
E. F. Lewis
1853
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Steel
Relationships
Place
Town
Wells
County
Rutland County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Camera
Name/Title
Camera
Entry/Object ID
2020.4.2a-b
Description
Glass plate camera that folds into a box. When folded, the camera resembles a small carrying case, completely covered in highly textured leather with a short carrying strap on the top. The back side (b) detaches at both the top and the bottom with metal protrusions that slide into clasps. Additionally, a hinged door is placed in the center of the back piece allowing access to the glass plate. The front opens by pressing two concealed buttons at the top of the case. Once open, the lens and its attached purple leather bellows can be slid onto an extendable wooden track. A marker on the proper left indicates the focal distance, and there is a level on the proper right. A perioscopal viewfinder sits to the proper left of the lens, and a wider viewfinders sits on top of the case. A small plaque under the lens bears in the inscription, "TELE-PHOTO CYCLE-POCO C/ROCHESTER OPTICAL & CAMERA CO."
Context
Used by George R. Bosworth in Berlin, VT
Acquisition
2020.4
Made/Created
Rochester Optical & Camera Company
1890-1915
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Leather, Glass, Brass, Cardboard, Metal, Wood
Relationships
Person or Organization
Bosworth, George Ranney (1868-1915)
Place
Town
Berlin
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Camera
Name/Title
Camera
Entry/Object ID
2009.51.1a-e
Description
Glass plate camera that folds into a box. When folded, the camera slides into a small carrying case. The back side detaches at both the top and the bottom with metal protrusions that slide into clasps. Additionally, a hinged door is placed in the center of the back piece allowing access to the glass plate. Once open, the lens and its attached leather bellows can be slid onto an extendable wooden track. A small plaque under the lens bears in the inscription, "IMPROVED EMPIRE STATE MANUFACTURED BY ROCHESTER OPTICAL CO. Rochester, N.Y."
Context
Used by Harry L. Chapman of Windham, Vermont
Acquisition
2009.51
Made/Created
Rochester Optical & Camera Company
1896-1905
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall (extended)
Materials
Mahogany, Wood, Leather, Fabric, Brass, Glass
Relationships
Person or Organization
Chapman, Harry L. (1875-1967)
Place
Town
Windham
County
Windham County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Camera Filter
Name/Title
Camera Filter
Entry/Object ID
2020.4.5a-i
Description
"Morrison Vignetter" camera accessory set consisting of a two-part mount, four vignetting cards, a box, and instructions.

The box (ab) is made of cardboard and covered in lime-green semi-gloss paper. The label on the lid has a vignetted portrait of a child on the proper right, and an illustration of the vignetter attached to the lens of a King Poco model camera on the proper left. Beneath the images is the inscription, "MORRISON VIGNETTER/BURKE & JAMES, Chicago".

The four vignetters (c-f) are cardboard pieces: two in black and two in white (one now grey). The boards are straight on the bottom, but the top curves up to create the vignette shape. Two of the boards have a sawtooth edge on the top, and the other two have less pronounced nicked edge on the top. Each board shows evidence of being slid into the metal mounts for use, but the pieces with the less-pronounced edges appear to have been more heavily used.

The boards mount in front of the camera's lens with two pieces of metal (h,i). Both pieces are made from flat metal strips. The piece that connects to the lens consists of a strip bent into a circle to which an L-bent strip is attached. The other piece is bent into a narrow U-shape on one end (for attaching the vignetting board) and a wider U on the other side that can be tightened with a bolt. The two attach by sliding the flat edge of the lens side into the clamp at the wide-U side of the other piece and tightening the connection with the bolt.

The instructions are in a bi-fold with example images on the front page and detailed steps on the inside.
Use
Mounted in front a camera lens to vignette the bottom edge of portraits
Context
Used by George R. Bosworth in Berlin, VT
Acquisition
2020.4
Made/Created
Burke & James
1899-1903
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Cardboard, Metal, Paper
Relationships
Person or Organization
Bosworth, George Ranney (1868-1915)
Place
Town
Berlin
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Camera Filter
Name/Title
Camera Filter
Entry/Object ID
2020.4.6a-d
Description
Yellow camera filter consisting of two panes of glass permanently attached together, along with a carrying case and paper care instructions. The edges of the filter (a) are sealed with a glossy black medium. A small paper label reading "Wratten K3 Filter" was applied to one side, but is now loose within the case (b). The case consists of a narrow cardboard sleeve and lid covered in leather. The face of the case's body bears the gold inscription, "WRATTEN K FILTER/MADE BY/EASTMAN KODAK CO./ROCHESTER, N.Y./TRAD MARKS REG. U. S. PAT. OFF." The reverse bears a gold sticker with several black stamps that read, "K1", "2104", "2", and "80".
Use
Placed in front of a camera lens to enhance images
Context
Used by George R. Bosworth in Berlin, VT
Acquisition
2020.4
Made/Created
1912-1915
Lexicon
Dimensions
Materials
Glass, Paper, Cardboard, Leather
Relationships
Person or Organization
Bosworth, George Ranney (1868-1915)
Camera Filter
Name/Title
Camera Filter
Entry/Object ID
2020.4.7a-d
Description
Three yellow camera filters and a Morrocan leather case. The filters consist of two panes of glass adheared together. A glossy black film was painted around the edges of the filters, but it only completely remains on one. The same filter with the frame retains a paper label along its narrow edge reading, "Wrateen [sic] K1 Filter". Four other paper labels are loose in the container and bear the inscriptions "Wratten K2 Filter", "Wratten K1 1/2 Filter", "Wratten No. 7 Filter", and "Wratten No. 6 Filter".

The case opens at the top with two hinges on the reverse. When closed, it is secured by a hidden latch at the front that is release by pressing the hidding button. The top of the case bears the gold inscription, "WRATTEN FILTERS/MANUFACTURED BY/EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY./ROCHESTER, N. Y./TRADE MARKS REG. U.S. PAT. OFF." The inside of the case is lined in purple velvet with two molded protusions on other side to separate the filters from each other. The lid is lined in red satin-woven silk.
Use
Placed in front of a camera lens to enhance images
Context
Used by George R. Bosworth in Berlin, VT
Acquisition
2020.4
Made/Created
Eastman Kodak Co.
1912-1915
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Glass, Leather, Silk, Cardboard
Relationships
Person or Organization
Bosworth, George Ranney (1868-1915)
Place
Town
Berlin
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Camera Filter
Name/Title
Camera Filter
Entry/Object ID
2020.4.8
Description
Two panes of orange glass adhered together. A glossy black substance was applied around the edges creating a frame, which is now mostly gone.
Use
Placed over the lens of a glass-plate camera to enhance the image
Context
Used by George Ranney Bosworth in Berlin, Vermont
Acquisition
2020.4
Made/Created
Eastman Kodak Co.
1912-1915
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Glass
Relationships
Person or Organization
Bosworth, George Ranney (1868-1915)
Place
Town
Berlin
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Camera Filter
Name/Title
Camera Filter
Entry/Object ID
2020.4.10a-b
Description
Circular yellow filter with green leather case. The filter consists of a round pieces of yellow glass set into a copper frame. The back is finished with a glossy black substance. Three indentations are placed equidistant around the frame to secure the filter onto a camera lens.

The case opens with two metal hinges at the back. The top is slightly raised, and bears the white printed inscription, "Cramer's/Precision/Color Filters/St. Louis U.S.A." The interior is lined in blue satin (upper) and purple velvet (lower). The base of the interior is molded to fit the filter.
Use
Placed in front of a camera lens to enhance the image
Context
Used by George R. Bosworth in Berlin, VT
Acquisition
2020.4
Made/Created
G. Cramer Dry Plate Company
1909
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Glass, Copper, Leather, Cardboard
Relationships
Person or Organization
Bosworth, George Ranney (1868-1915)
Place
Town
Berlin
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Camera Filter
Name/Title
Camera Filter
Entry/Object ID
2020.4.13a-b
Description
Circular clear filter with double case. The filter consists of a flat, circular piece of glass contained within a black metal frame. The frame extends to the rear and is tabbed to attach onto a circular lens. The rectangular case is covered in red Morocccan leather. The top has the gold inscription, "THE ISOSTIGMAR LENS/WILLIAMS, BROWN & EARLE,/PHILADELPHIA/AMERICAN AGENTS:". The interior of the case is lined in blue velvet, and the base is molded to fit the filter and one other identically shaped and sized object.

Note: the filter is not an isostigmar lens.
Use
Placed in front of a camera lens to enhance the image
Context
Used by George R. Bosworth in Berlin, VT
Acquisition
2020.4
Made/Created
1907-1915
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Glass, Metal, Cardboard, Leather, Silk
Relationships
Person or Organization
Bosworth, George Ranney (1868-1915)
Place
Town
Berlin
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Camera Filter
Name/Title
Camera Filter
Entry/Object ID
2020.4.14a-c
Description
Circular half-tone filter with box and lid. The filter consists of a flat, circular piece of glass that is transparent yellow on the upper 2/3 and clear on the remaining 1/3. The glass is set into a silver-toned metal frames with three rubber-coated tabs placed equidistant around the edge for securing to a lens. The inscription "ROYAL FOREGROUND RAY SCREEN/PATENTED/GEORGE MURPHY INC NEW YORK" impressed on the side of the fram. The top is indicated with the impressed inscription, "TOP". The case consists of a round body and round lid, each covered in red Moroccan leather. The bottom is lined in purple velvet whill the lid is lined in black leather.
Use
Placed in front of a camera lens for landscape photography to ensure even lighting of both the foreground and the sky
Context
Used by George R. Bosworth in Berlin, VT
Acquisition
2020.4
Made/Created
George Murphy, Inc.
1890-1915
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Glass, Metal, Leather, Cardboard, Silk
Relationships
Person or Organization
Bosworth, George Ranney (1868-1915)
Place
Town
Berlin
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Camera Filter
Name/Title
Camera Filter
Entry/Object ID
2020.4.15a-e
Description
Foreground ray screen filter with case and lid, box and lid, and sales paper. The filter consists of two flat, circular pieces of glass sandwiching a tinted adhesive that has dried and cracked. (See 2020.4.14a for original appearance.) The glass is set into a silver-toned metal frame with three tabs placed equidistant around the edge for securing to a lens. The inscription "ROYAL FOREGROUND RAY SCREEN. PAT, AP'D FOR/GEORGE MURPHY INC NEW YORK" impressed on the side of the frame. The top is indicated with the impressed inscription, "-TOP".

The case consists of a round body and round lid, each covered in red Moroccan leather. The bottom is lined in purple velvet while the lid is lined in black leather. The box consists of a box covered in burgundy paper that slides into a cover wrapped in white paper. The sides of the cover bear the inscription, "ROYAL/Foreground Ray Screen/no. 4 1 1/2 in." The top of the cover bears the inscription "No. 4 1 1/2 in./ROYAL/Foreground Ray Screen/GEROGE MURPHY, INC./New York" with an illustration of the monogram GM.
Use
Placed in front of a camera lens for landscape photography to ensure even lighting of both the foreground and the sky
Context
Used by George Ranney Bosworth in Berlin, Vermont
Acquisition
2020.4
Made/Created
George Murphy, Inc.
1890-1915
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Glass, Metal, Cardboard, Leather, Silk, Paper
Relationships
Person or Organization
Bosworth, George Ranney (1868-1915)
Place
Town
Berlin
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Camera Filter
Name/Title
Camera Filter
Entry/Object ID
2020.4.16a-c
Description
Portrait lens attachment and case. The lens consists of a circular piece of glass set within a black metal frame. the frame extends beyond the glass at both the front and the back. The back extension is cut into tabs in order to secure onto a camera lens. The metal case consists of a circular base and lid. The lid bears the label, "KODAK/PORTRAIT ATTACHMENT/8-A/Eastman Kodak Co./Rochester, N.Y. Made in U.S.A./TRADE MARK REG. U.S. PAT. OFF." The interior of the case is printed with a focus guide giving the focal length at which to set the camera with the lens on (i.e. "focus at 5' to work at 2'-4'")
Use
Placed in front of a camera lens to enhance portraits
Context
Used by George R. Bosworth in Berlin, VT
Acquisition
2020.4
Made/Created
Eastman Kodak Co.
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Glass, Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Bosworth, George Ranney (1868-1915)
Place
Town
Berlin
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Camera Filter
Name/Title
Camera Filter
Entry/Object ID
2020.4.17a-c
Description
Metal duplicator filter and case. The duplicator filter was used to expose only a portion of a glass plate to allow for double exposure "duplication" tricks. The filter consists of a metal cap that fits over a camera lens with a semi-circular cut out taking about 3/8 of the total surface. The front of the filter bears the inscriptions "THE IDEAL DUPLICATOR" and "BURKE & JAMES. CHICAGO". The case consists of a box that slides into a lid. Both are covered in red Morrocan leather, and the top bears the silver inscription "THE IDEAL/DUPLICATOR/No. 2/BURKE & JAMES,/CHICAGO."
Use
Placed in front of a camera lens to create image with partial double exposure effects
Context
Used by George R. Bosworth in Berlin, VT
Acquisition
2020.4
Made/Created
Burke & James
1897-1915
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal, Cardboard, Leather
Relationships
Person or Organization
Bosworth, George Ranney (1868-1915)
Place
Town
Berlin
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Camera Filter
Name/Title
Camera Filter
Entry/Object ID
2020.4.23
Description
Metal vingette framing filter consisting of a metal box frame with a circular opening in the center. Within the opening is a wooden frame with a diamond-shaped opening and four strips of curved metal attached to the outside.
Use
Placed in front of a camera lens to add a vignette effect to the images
Context
Used by George R. Bosworth in Berlin, VT
Acquisition
2020.4
Made/Created
1890-1915
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal, Wood
Relationships
Person or Organization
Bosworth, George Ranney (1868-1915)
Place
Town
Berlin
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Camera Filter
Name/Title
Camera Filter
Entry/Object ID
2020.4.11a-b
Description
Circular yellow filter with green leather case. The filter consists of a round pieces of yellow glass set into a copper frame. The back is finished with a glossy black substance. Three indentations are placed equidistant around the frame to secure the filter onto a camera lens.
The case opens with two metal hinges at the back. The top is slightly raised, and bears the white printed inscription, "Cramer's/Precision/Color Filters/St. Louis U.S.A." The interior is lined in blue satin (upper) and purple velvet (lower). The base of the interior is molded to fit the filter.
Use
Placed in front of a camera lens to enhance the image
Context
Used by George R. Bosworth in Berlin, VT
Acquisition
2020.4
Made/Created
G. Cramer Dry Plate Company
1909
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Glass, Copper, Leather, Cardboard
Relationships
Person or Organization
Bosworth, George Ranney (1868-1915)
Place
Town
Berlin
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Camera Filter
Name/Title
Camera Filter
Entry/Object ID
2020.4.12a-b
Description
Circular yellow filter with green leather case. The filter consists of a round pieces of yellow glass set into a copper frame. The back is finished with a glossy black substance. Three indentations are placed equidistant around the frame to secure the filter onto a camera lens.

The case opens with two metal hinges at the back. The top is slightly raised, and bears the white printed inscription, "Cramer's/Precision/Color Filters/St. Louis U.S.A." The interior is lined in blue satin (upper) and purple velvet (lower). The base of the interior is molded to fit the filter.
Use
Placed over a camera lens to enhance the image
Context
Used by George Ranney Bosworth in Berlin, Vermont
Acquisition
2020.4
Made/Created
G. Cramer Dry Plate Company
1909
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Glass, Copper, Leather, Cardboard
Relationships
Person or Organization
Bosworth, George Ranney (1868-1915)
Place
Town
Berlin
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Camera Filter Holder
Name/Title
Camera Filter Holder
Entry/Object ID
2020.4.9a-c
Description
Metal bracket for holding a filter up to the lens of a camera, together with box and lid. The box is covered in glossy white paper, and a label on the top reads, "ADJUSTABLE FILTER HOLDER/For 2 inch square/Wratten Filters/EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY,/ROCHESTER, N.Y./Trade MArks Reg. U.S. Pat. Off./K P 4418 102."

The filter holder is a black metal square with a circular hole in the center. Within the hole is a thin black strip of metal attached to a bolt that can be adjusted to tighten around the lens of the camera. The left and right edges of the square fold back to allow the glass filter to slide inside. An impressed inscription around the circle reads, "MADE BY EASTMAN KODAK CO. ROCHESTER. N.Y. U.S.A. PAT. JUNE 5. 1917." and another beneath the circle reads, "1 1/8" TO 1 9/16"".
Use
Used to hold glass filters in front of a camera lens to enhance images
Context
Used by George R. Bosworth in Berlin, VT
Acquisition
2020.4
Made/Created
Eastman Kodak Co.
1917
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal, Cardboard
Relationships
Person or Organization
Bosworth, George Ranney (1868-1915)
Place
Town
Berlin
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Can Opener
Name/Title
Can Opener
Entry/Object ID
1984.23.1
Description
Metal can opener with wooden handle and crank. The top is stamped with the label, "Edlund / No. 5 Junior". The blade or knife, now missing, sits in the open slot next to the wheel, with the blade sitting perpendicular the wheel.
Context
Made by the Edlund Company in Burlington, Vermont. Used by Philip Elwert in Montpelier, Vermont.
Acquisition
1984.23
Made/Created
Edlund Company
circa 1965
Lexicon
Materials
Metal, Wood
Relationships
Person or Organization
Elwert, Philip F. (1949-1988)
Place
City
Montpelier
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Candle
Name/Title
Candle
Entry/Object ID
1960.79.1m
Description
Unburnt light pink wax candle molded with a swirled design.
Context
Found in East Calais, Vermont
Acquisition
1960.79
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wax
Relationships
Place
Village
East Calais
Town
Calais
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Candle
Name/Title
Candle
Entry/Object ID
1960.79.1x
Description
Partially burnt olive-colored wax candle molded with a swirled design.
Context
Found in East Calais, Vermont
Acquisition
1960.79
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wax
Relationships
Place
Village
East Calais
Town
Calais
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Candle
Name/Title
Candle
Entry/Object ID
1960.79.1b
Description
Partially burnt red wax candle molded with a swirled design.
Context
Found in East Calais, Vermont
Acquisition
1960.79
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wax
Relationships
Place
Village
East Calais
Town
Calais
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Candle
Name/Title
Candle
Entry/Object ID
1960.79.1ll
Description
Partially burnt cream-colored wax candle molded with a swirled design.
Context
Found in East Calais, Vermont
Acquisition
1960.79
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wax
Relationships
Place
Village
East Calais
Town
Calais
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Candle
Name/Title
Candle
Entry/Object ID
1960.79.1n
Description
Unburnt pink wax candle molded with a swirled design.
Context
Found in East Calais, Vermont
Acquisition
1960.79
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Village
East Calais
Town
Calais
County
Washington County
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Vermont
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United States of America
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Candle
Name/Title
Candle
Entry/Object ID
1960.79.1mm
Description
Partially burnt cream-colored wax candle molded with a swirled design.
Context
Found in East Calais, Vermont
Acquisition
1960.79
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Village
East Calais
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Calais
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Washington County
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Vermont
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United States of America
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Candle
Name/Title
Candle
Entry/Object ID
1960.79.1o
Description
Unburnt pink wax candle molded with a swirled design.
Context
Found in East Calais, Vermont
Acquisition
1960.79
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Village
East Calais
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Calais
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Washington County
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Vermont
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United States of America
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Candle
Name/Title
Candle
Entry/Object ID
1960.79.1y
Description
Unburnt cream-colored wax candle molded with a swirled design.
Context
Found in East Calais, Vermont
Acquisition
1960.79
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Village
East Calais
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Calais
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Washington County
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Vermont
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United States of America
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Candle
Name/Title
Candle
Entry/Object ID
1960.79.1nn
Description
Partially burnt cream-colored wax candle molded with a swirled design.
Context
Found in East Calais, Vermont
Acquisition
1960.79
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Village
East Calais
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Calais
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Washington County
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Vermont
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United States of America
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Candle
Name/Title
Candle
Entry/Object ID
1960.79.1p
Description
Partially burnt light pink wax candle molded with a swirled design.
Context
Found in East Calais, Vermont
Acquisition
1960.79
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Village
East Calais
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Calais
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Washington County
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Vermont
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United States of America
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Candle
Name/Title
Candle
Entry/Object ID
1960.79.1a
Description
Partially burnt red wax candle molded with a swirled design.
Context
Found in East Calais, Vermont
Acquisition
1960.79
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Village
East Calais
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Calais
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Washington County
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Vermont
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United States of America
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Candle
Name/Title
Candle
Entry/Object ID
1960.79.1z
Description
Unburnt cream-colored wax candle molded with a swirled design.
Context
Found in East Calais, Vermont
Acquisition
1960.79
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Village
East Calais
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Calais
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Washington County
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Vermont
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United States of America
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Candle
Name/Title
Candle
Entry/Object ID
1960.79.1c
Description
Partially burnt red wax candle molded with a swirled design.
Context
Found in East Calais, Vermont
Acquisition
1960.79
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Village
East Calais
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Calais
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Washington County
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Vermont
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United States of America
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Candle
Name/Title
Candle
Entry/Object ID
1960.79.1aa
Description
Unburnt cream-colored wax candle molded with a swirled design.
Context
Found in East Calais, Vermont
Acquisition
1960.79
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Village
East Calais
Town
Calais
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Washington County
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Vermont
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United States of America
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Candle
Name/Title
Candle
Entry/Object ID
1960.79.1q
Description
Partially burnt light pink wax candle molded with a swirled design.
Context
Found in East Calais, Vermont
Acquisition
1960.79
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Village
East Calais
Town
Calais
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Washington County
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Vermont
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United States of America
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Candle
Name/Title
Candle
Entry/Object ID
1960.79.1bb
Description
Unburnt cream-colored wax candle molded with a swirled design.
Context
Found in East Calais, Vermont
Acquisition
1960.79
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Village
East Calais
Town
Calais
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Washington County
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Vermont
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United States of America
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Candle
Name/Title
Candle
Entry/Object ID
1960.79.1r
Description
Partially burnt light pink wax candle molded with a swirled design.
Context
Found in East Calais, Vermont
Acquisition
1960.79
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Village
East Calais
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Calais
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Washington County
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Vermont
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United States of America
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Candle
Name/Title
Candle
Entry/Object ID
1960.79.1d
Description
Partially burnt red wax candle molded with a swirled design.
Context
Found in East Calais, Vermont
Acquisition
1960.79
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Village
East Calais
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Calais
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Washington County
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Vermont
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United States of America
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Candle
Name/Title
Candle
Entry/Object ID
1960.79.3cc
Description
Unburnt cream-colored wax candle molded with a swirled design.
Context
Found in East Calais, Vermont
Acquisition
1960.79
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Village
East Calais
Town
Calais
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Washington County
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Vermont
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United States of America
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Candle
Name/Title
Candle
Entry/Object ID
1960.79.1dd
Description
Unburnt cream-colored wax candle molded with a swirled design.
Context
Found in East Calais, Vermont
Acquisition
1960.79
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Village
East Calais
Town
Calais
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Washington County
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Vermont
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United States of America
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Candle
Name/Title
Candle
Entry/Object ID
1960.79.1g
Description
Unburnt pink wax candle molded with a swirled design.
Context
Found in East Calais, Vermont
Acquisition
1960.79
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Village
East Calais
Town
Calais
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Washington County
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Vermont
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United States of America
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Candle
Name/Title
Candle
Entry/Object ID
1960.79.1ee
Description
Unburnt cream-colored wax candle molded with a swirled design.
Context
Found in East Calais, Vermont
Acquisition
1960.79
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Village
East Calais
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Calais
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Washington County
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Vermont
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United States of America
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Candle
Name/Title
Candle
Entry/Object ID
1960.79.1ff
Description
Unburnt cream-colored wax candle molded with a swirled design.
Context
Found in East Calais, Vermont
Acquisition
1960.79
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Village
East Calais
Town
Calais
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Washington County
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Vermont
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United States of America
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Candle
Name/Title
Candle
Entry/Object ID
1960.79.1h
Description
Unburnt pink wax candle molded with a swirled design.
Context
Found in East Calais, Vermont
Acquisition
1960.79
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Village
East Calais
Town
Calais
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Washington County
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Vermont
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United States of America
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Candle
Name/Title
Candle
Entry/Object ID
1960.79.1i
Description
Unburnt pink wax candle molded with a swirled design.
Context
Found in East Calais, Vermont
Acquisition
1960.79
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Village
East Calais
Town
Calais
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Washington County
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Vermont
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United States of America
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Candle
Name/Title
Candle
Entry/Object ID
1960.79.1gg
Description
Unburnt cream-colored wax candle molded with a swirled design.
Context
Found in East Calais, Vermont
Acquisition
1960.79
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Village
East Calais
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Calais
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Washington County
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Vermont
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United States of America
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Candle
Name/Title
Candle
Entry/Object ID
1960.79.1j
Description
Unburnt pink wax candle molded with a swirled design.
Context
Found in East Calais, Vermont
Acquisition
1960.79
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Village
East Calais
Town
Calais
County
Washington County
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Vermont
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United States of America
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Candle
Name/Title
Candle
Entry/Object ID
1960.79.1s
Description
Partially burnt light pink wax candle molded with a swirled design.
Context
Found in East Calais, Vermont
Acquisition
1960.79
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Village
East Calais
Town
Calais
County
Washington County
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Vermont
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United States of America
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Candle
Name/Title
Candle
Entry/Object ID
1960.79.1l
Description
Unburnt pink wax candle molded with a swirled design.
Context
Found in East Calais, Vermont
Acquisition
1960.79
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Place
Village
East Calais
Town
Calais
County
Washington County
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Vermont
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United States of America
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Candle
Name/Title
Candle
Entry/Object ID
1960.79.1hh
Description
Unburnt cream-colored wax candle molded with a swirled design.
Context
Found in East Calais, Vermont
Acquisition
1960.79
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Village
East Calais
Town
Calais
County
Washington County
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Vermont
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United States of America
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Candle
Name/Title
Candle
Entry/Object ID
1960.79.1e
Description
Partially burnt red wax candle molded with a swirled design.
Context
Found in East Calais, Vermont
Acquisition
1960.79
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Place
Village
East Calais
Town
Calais
County
Washington County
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Vermont
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United States of America
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Candle
Name/Title
Candle
Entry/Object ID
1960.79.1u
Description
Unburnt olive-colored wax candle molded with a swirled design.
Context
Found in East Calais, Vermont
Acquisition
1960.79
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Place
Village
East Calais
Town
Calais
County
Washington County
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Vermont
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United States of America
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Candle
Name/Title
Candle
Entry/Object ID
1960.79.1ii
Description
Partially burnt cream-colored wax candle molded with a swirled design.
Context
Found in East Calais, Vermont
Acquisition
1960.79
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Place
Village
East Calais
Town
Calais
County
Washington County
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Vermont
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United States of America
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Candle
Name/Title
Candle
Entry/Object ID
1960.79.1f
Description
Unburnt pink wax candle molded with a swirled design.
Context
Found in East Calais, Vermont
Acquisition
1960.79
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Place
Village
East Calais
Town
Calais
County
Washington County
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Vermont
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United States of America
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Candle
Name/Title
Candle
Entry/Object ID
1960.79.1v
Description
Unburnt olive-colored wax candle molded with a swirled design.
Context
Found in East Calais, Vermont
Acquisition
1960.79
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Place
Village
East Calais
Town
Calais
County
Washington County
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Vermont
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United States of America
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Candle
Name/Title
Candle
Entry/Object ID
1960.79.1t
Description
Unburnt olive-colored wax candle molded with a swirled design.
Context
Found in East Calais, Vermont
Acquisition
1960.79
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Place
Village
East Calais
Town
Calais
County
Washington County
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Vermont
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United States of America
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Candle
Name/Title
Candle
Entry/Object ID
1960.79.1k
Description
Unburnt pink wax candle molded with a swirled design.
Context
Found in East Calais, Vermont
Acquisition
1960.79
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Place
Village
East Calais
Town
Calais
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
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United States of America
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Candle
Name/Title
Candle
Entry/Object ID
1960.79.1w
Description
Unburnt olive-colored wax candle molded with a swirled design.
Context
Found in East Calais, Vermont
Acquisition
1960.79
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Place
Village
East Calais
Town
Calais
County
Washington County
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Vermont
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United States of America
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Candle
Name/Title
Candle
Entry/Object ID
1960.79.1jj
Description
Partially burnt cream-colored wax candle molded with a swirled design.
Context
Found in East Calais, Vermont
Acquisition
1960.79
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Place
Village
East Calais
Town
Calais
County
Washington County
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Vermont
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United States of America
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Candle
Name/Title
Candle
Entry/Object ID
1960.79.1kk
Description
Partially burnt cream-colored wax candle molded with a swirled design.
Context
Found in East Calais, Vermont
Acquisition
1960.79
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Place
Village
East Calais
Town
Calais
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
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United States of America
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Candle Box
Name/Title
Candle Box
Entry/Object ID
1973.1.37ab
Description
Long, rectangular wooden box. The box has a wooden lid that slides into a rabbit at the top of the box. There is a semi-circular indentation on one end of the lid to grip.
Context
Likely used in Windsor, Vermont
Acquisition
1973.1
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Wood
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Place
Town
Windsor
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
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United States of America
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Candle Mold
Name/Title
Candle Mold
Entry/Object ID
1957.6
Description
Metal candle mold for forming tapers. The mold has 8 shafts.
Acquisition
1957.6
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Candle Mold
Name/Title
Candle Mold
Entry/Object ID
1953.40.16
Description
Metal mold shaped into six tapers. Each taper has a distinct, pointed tip. The wide ends are connected to a rectangular sheet of metal with curled-up edges.
Context
Used in Ludlow, Vermont
Acquisition
1953.40
Made/Created
19th Century
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Tin
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Place
Town
Ludlow
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
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Candlesnuffer
Name/Title
Candlesnuffer
Entry/Object ID
1953.40.12a
Description
Candlesnuffer and wick trimmer. It is in the form of scissors. One blade has a three-sided box attached to it while the other side has a rectangular plate attached to it. When closed, the plate inserts into the box. There are three spokes on the bottom to hold the tool off the resting surface.
Use
Used to put out candles and trim off burnt wicks.
Context
Likely used by a member of the Day family in Ludlow, Vermont
Acquisition
1953.40
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Tin
Candlesnuffer Tray
Name/Title
Candlesnuffer Tray
Entry/Object ID
1953.40.12b
Description
Small black toleware tray. The tray is mostly rectangular, with rounded corners. The long sides are concave. The border of the tray flares upward, and the edges of the center are decorated with a thin line of gold paint.
Context
Used in Ludlow, Vermont
Acquisition
1953.40
Made/Created
19th Century
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Tin
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Place
Town
Ludlow
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
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Candlestick
Name/Title
Candlestick
Entry/Object ID
1946.9
Description
Candlestick carved from a single piece of soapstone. It consists of a circular hole within a rectangular base, with a handle protruding from one side of the base.
Context
Found in Fairhaven, Vermont
Acquisition
1946.9
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Soapstone
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Place
Town
Fair Haven
County
Rutland County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
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Canteen
Name/Title
Canteen
Entry/Object ID
1919.4.1
Description
Wooden canteen. The canteen is oval shaped with a round hole at the center top, sealed with a peg. Four bentwood bands wrap around the canteen. A U-shaped wire with a wooden handle is attached to the top at either end. The canteen is marked, "BMC 1782".
Context
Brought to Vermont from England by a member of the Ormsbee family.
Acquisition
1919.4
Made/Created
1780-1790
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Materials
Wood
Canteen
Name/Title
Canteen
Entry/Object ID
1957.3.18
Description
Red-painted wooden keg or canteen constructed similarly to a barrel. The canteen is formed of wooden boards placed in a circle and held together with metal bands around circular end pieces. A U-shaped metal band is attached at either end to form a carrying handle. There is a bunghole in the center.
Acquisition
1957.3
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Wood
Canteen
Name/Title
Canteen
Entry/Object ID
1957.3.19
Description
Wooden keg or canteen constructed similarly to a barrel. The canteen is formed of wooden boards placed in a circle and held together with metal bands around circular end pieces. There is a heavy-gauge wire handle with a turned wooden grip. There is a metal bunghole beneath the handle.
Acquisition
1957.3
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Carpenter's Square
Name/Title
Carpenter's Square
Entry/Object ID
1946.26
Description
Metal carpenter's square etched with lines every 1/4 inch. Each line terminates in a round point, and the inches are marked with Arabic numerals. The square is engraved with the inscription, "HB 1811".
Context
Owned by Herman Bostwick of Hinesburg, Vermont
Acquisition
1946.26
Made/Created
1811
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Metal
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Person or Organization
Bostwick, Herman (177-1853)
Place
Town
Hinesburg
County
Chittenden County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
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Carpenter's Square
Name/Title
Carpenter's Square
Entry/Object ID
1975.494.5
Description
Steel square with a 24" blade and 16" tongue. The demarcations (1/8" on one edge, 1/16" on the other) are mechanically struck. The mark is a circle with an eagle in the center with the inscription, "Eagle Square Mfg., So. Shaftsbury, Vt.", surrounding it. Below the mark is the inscription, "Hardened corners/100".
Context
Made in Shaftsbury, Vermont
Acquisition
1975.494
Made/Created
Eagle Square Co.
1859-1900
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Steel
Carpenter's Square
Name/Title
Carpenter's Square
Entry/Object ID
1975.494.6
Description
Steel square with 24" blade, 16" tongue, both tapered. A number of scales are struck on the back side. The front is marked off in 1/8" with numerals hand struck in the metal. At corner is the mark, "Hawe Patent/Warranted steel/B. Harmon".
Context
Made in Shaftwbury, Vermont
Acquisition
1975.494
Made/Created
B. Harmon
1819-1859
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Materials
Steel
Case
Name/Title
Case
Entry/Object ID
2020.4.1
Description
This black leather camera case has two interior compartments for storing a camera and 6 glass negative plates. The case has both a long strap, connecting with metal latches onto the sides, and a permanently attached short strap, connecting to the top. The top secures with two metal latches. The inside is lined in plain woven cotton over cardboard.
Context
Used by George Ranney Bosworth in Berlin, Vermont
Acquisition
2020.4
Made/Created
1890-1915
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Materials
Leather, Metal, Cardboard, Cotton
Relationships
Person or Organization
Bosworth, George Ranney (1868-1915)
Place
Town
Berlin
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
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Case
Name/Title
Case
Entry/Object ID
2020.4.4a-b
Description
Tan leather rectangular camera case with two interior compartments for storing a camera and 6 glass plate negatives. The case has a short, leather handle at the top and two metal figure-8 attachments for a removable shoulder strap (no longer present). The case opens at the top and is secured at the center front with a metal clasp. The inside of the top piece bears the gold inscription, "Tele-Photo-Poco/G/Rochester Optical & Camera Co./Rochester, N.Y." The interior is lined in cotton.
B is a fragment, likely from the shoulder strap.
Use
Used to hold a glass plate negative camera and accessories
Context
Used by George R. Bosworth in Berlin, Vermont
Acquisition
2020.4
Made/Created
Rochester Optical & Camera Company
1890-1915
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Materials
Leather, Metal, Cotton
Relationships
Person or Organization
Bosworth, George Ranney (1868-1915)
Case
Name/Title
Case
Entry/Object ID
2020.4.20
Description
Double-capacity camera filter case (empty). The case consists of a leather rectangular body with an evelope closure. The closure is secured with a metal snap. The interior is divided into two compartments and lined in purple velvet.
Context
Used by George R. Bosworth in Berlin, VT
Acquisition
2020.4
Made/Created
1890-1915
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Materials
Leather, Cardboard, Silk, Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Bosworth, George Ranney (1868-1915)
Place
Town
Berlin
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
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Casting Mold
Name/Title
Casting Mold
Entry/Object ID
1992.26.1
Description
Mold form with six armed spokes looking somewhat like a wagon wheel without the wheel. At the end of each spoke is a 7" piece, perpendicular to the spoke. Each has 5 "pegs." Presumably these pegs fit into another piece we don't have. The 7" piece is "sliced" in two. Three of the spokes are missing half of the piece. One spoke has a half broken end piece. The 3 spokes that have both pieces of the end have been tied together with twine. The twine is "old."
dark brown
Context
Used at the Lane Shops in Montpelier, Vermont
Acquisition
1992.26
Made/Created
Lane Manufacturing Co.
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Wood
Casting Mold
Name/Title
Casting Mold
Entry/Object ID
1992.26.2
Description
Mold from with six armed spokes looking somewhat like a wagon wheel without the wheel. At the end of each spoke is an 8 1/4" piece, perpendicular to the spoke. Each has 5 "pegs." Presumably these pegs fit into another piece we don't have. Each 8 1/4" piece is sliced in half. Three of the spokes are missing half of the piece. The 3 spokes with both halves are tied together with "old" twine.
Context
Used at the Lane Shops in Montpelier, Vermont
Acquisition
1992.26
Made/Created
Lane Manufacturing Co.
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Materials
Wood
Casting Pattern
Name/Title
Casting Pattern
Entry/Object ID
2023.19.2
Description
Wooden casting pattern. The pattern has 2 halves of a tool, likely a bit holder, carved into a block of wood. The used face is painted silver. There are stamped metal labels on one side that read, "No--13", and "PASTE IN No--20".
Context
Used by Fellows Gear Shaper Company in North Springfield, Vermont.
Acquisition
2023.19
Made/Created
Fellows Gear Shaper Company
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Mahogany
Catheter
Name/Title
Catheter
Entry/Object ID
1960.191.3
Description
Long metal tube. Half the tube is straight, and the other half of the tube curves until the end is perpendicular to the first half. The straight end has a wire loop, likely for hanging. The curved end has five holes drilled into it.
Context
Used by Dr. Amori Benson of Landgrove, Vermont
Acquisition
1960.191
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Materials
Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Benson, Amori (1799-1876)
Place
Town
Landgrove
County
Bennington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Ceiling Fixture
Name/Title
Ceiling Fixture
Entry/Object ID
1972.29.1b
Description
Portion of a ceiling fixture consisting of a narrow, metal socket in which is a long, frosted glass light bulb.
Acquisition
1972.29
Lexicon
Materials
Glass, Metal
Relationships
Place
Building
Vermont State House
City
Montpelier
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Event
Dewey Day
Ceiling Fixture
Name/Title
Ceiling Fixture
Entry/Object ID
1972.29.1a
Description
Metal ceiling fixture with an attached lightbulb. The fixture has a round knob that attaches to the ceiling. A twisted electrical cord stems from the center and attaches to a narrow, metal socket in which is a long, frosted glass light bulb.
Acquisition
1972.29
Lexicon
Materials
Glass, Metal
Relationships
Place
Building
Vermont State House
City
Montpelier
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Event
Dewey Day
Ceiling Hook
Name/Title
Ceiling Hook
Entry/Object ID
1966.15.43a
Description
Ceiling hook made from a metal rod. One end is bent perpendicular to the shaft, and the other end is bent into a U shape.
Acquisition
1966.15
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Iron
Relationships
Place
Town
Northfield
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Entry/Object ID
1975.149
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.121
Description
Rectangular, ground stone celt. One end is chipped into a rounded shape and the other end is ground into a sharp blade. There is a chipped groove on one side.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County.
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
Materials
Shale
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
, ,
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Entry/Object ID
1975.135
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Context
Collected near Weybridge, Vermont
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Place
Town
Weybridge
County
Addison County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Entry/Object ID
1954.283.67
Description
Chipped stone celt.
Context
Collected by Emma P. Sampson in Caledonia County, Vermont
Acquisition
1954.283
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Person or Organization
Sampson, Emma P. Merrill (1865-1953)
Place
County
Caledonia County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Entry/Object ID
1954.283.61
Description
Ground stone celt.
Context
Collected by Emma P. Sampson in Caledonia County, Vermont
Acquisition
1954.283
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Person or Organization
Sampson, Emma P. Merrill (1865-1953)
Place
County
Caledonia County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Entry/Object ID
1975.136
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Context
Collected near Swanton, Vermont
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Place
Town
Swanton
County
Franklin County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.251
Description
Round stone celt made of hornfels. It is formed from a natural shaped stone. The proximal end is packed, and the distal end is ground to a sharp blade edge and polished. Blade edge shows some visible wear, and the butt and shows no visible wear.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock near the Lemon Fair River
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
,
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Entry/Object ID
1975.105.1
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Acquisition
1975.105
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Entry/Object ID
1975.95.3
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Context
Likely collected near Weybridge, Vermont
Acquisition
1975.95
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Place
Town
Weybridge
County
Addison County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Entry/Object ID
1975.110.1
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Acquisition
1975.110
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Entry/Object ID
1975.127.1
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Acquisition
1975.127
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Entry/Object ID
1975.116.1
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Acquisition
1975.116
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Entry/Object ID
1975.392
Description
Ground stone celt. The letter B is scratched into the surface of one side.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Context
Collected in Salisbury, Vermont
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Place
Town
Salisbury
County
Addison County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Entry/Object ID
1975.451
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze or hoe.
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Entry/Object ID
1960.57.3
Description
Ground stone celt.
Context
Collected near Lake Champlain
Acquisition
1960.57
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Person or Organization
Howes, Phillip Sheridan (1875-1941)
Place
Lake
Lake Champlain
City
Burlington
County
Chittenden County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Entry/Object ID
1975.150
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Entry/Object ID
1975.117.1
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Acquisition
1975.117
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Entry/Object ID
1960.34.3
Description
Ground stone celt.
Context
Found in Hubbardton, Vermont
Acquisition
1960.34
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Person or Organization
St. John, Reuben (1806-1882)
Place
Town
Hubbardton
County
Rutland County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.667
Description
Ground stone celt.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock at Bristol Pond
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
Lexicon
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Place
County
Addison County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Entry/Object ID
1975.95.5
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Context
Likely collected near Weybridge, Vermont
Acquisition
1975.95
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Place
Town
Weybridge
County
Addison County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Entry/Object ID
1954.283.144
Description
Ground stone celt.
Context
Collected by Emma P. Sampson in Sweden
Acquisition
1954.283
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Person or Organization
Sampson, Emma P. Merrill (1865-1953)
Place
Country
Sweden
Continent
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Entry/Object ID
1975.128.1
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Acquisition
1975.128
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Entry/Object ID
1975.152
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Entry/Object ID
1975.111.1
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Acquisition
1975.111
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.193
Description
Ground stone celt made of hornfels. One end is chipped, and the other end is ground and polished on both sides.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
Materials
Sandstone
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Place
City
Crown Point
State/Province
New York
Country
United States of America
Continent
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Entry/Object ID
1975.118.1
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Acquisition
1975.118
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Entry/Object ID
1975.335
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze or hoe.
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Entry/Object ID
1975.143
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Entry/Object ID
1975.95.2
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Context
Likely collected near Weybridge, Vermont
Acquisition
1975.95
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Place
Town
Weybridge
County
Addison County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Entry/Object ID
1975.157
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Context
Collected near Swanton, Vermont
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Place
Town
Swanton
County
Franklin County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.347
Description
Ground stone celt made of hornfels. It is crudely chipped and packed with chipping marks still visible. The surface is very irregular with no polishing. The blade and extend and sharp. The proximal end is rounded.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock at Bristol Pond
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Place
County
Addison County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Entry/Object ID
1975.119.1
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Acquisition
1975.119
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Entry/Object ID
1975.106.1
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Context
Likely collected near Milton, Vermont
Acquisition
1975.106
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Place
Town
Milton
County
Chittenden County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.678
Description
Ground stone celt.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock at Bristol Pond
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
Lexicon
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Place
County
Addison County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.668
Description
Ground stone celt.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock at Bristol Pond
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
Lexicon
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Place
County
Addison County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Entry/Object ID
1975.112.1
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Acquisition
1975.112
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Entry/Object ID
1975.153
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.195
Description
Ground stone celt made of hornfels. The surface is completely ground and polished, and the side edges are beveled. The distal edge is sharp, and the proximal edge appears thinned.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
Materials
Sandstone
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
,
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Entry/Object ID
1975.144
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Entry/Object ID
1975.478
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Entry/Object ID
1975.120.1
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Acquisition
1975.120
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Entry/Object ID
1975.138
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Entry/Object ID
1975.95.6
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Context
Likely collected near Weybridge, Vermont
Acquisition
1975.95
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Place
Town
Weybridge
County
Addison County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Entry/Object ID
1975.154
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Entry/Object ID
1975.139
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.586
Description
Ground stone celt. The pecking shows through in some places. The plano face is polished and the blade edge is battered and chipped until very blunt. The blade end is polished on both faces. The proximal end is battered and chipped.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
Lexicon
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Entry/Object ID
1975.441
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze or hoe.
Context
Collected in Hatley, Canada
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Entry/Object ID
1975.132
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Context
Collected near Essex, Vermont
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Place
Town
Essex
County
Chittenden County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Entry/Object ID
1975.121.1
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Acquisition
1975.121
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Entry/Object ID
1975.336
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze or hoe.
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Entry/Object ID
1975.140
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Context
Collected near Swanton, Vermont
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Place
Town
Swanton
County
Franklin County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Entry/Object ID
1975.107.1
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Acquisition
1975.107
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Entry/Object ID
1975.476
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze or hoe.
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Entry/Object ID
1975.114.1
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Acquisition
1975.114
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Entry/Object ID
1975.155
Description
Ground stone celt. There is a rectangular paper label glued to one side with the inked inscription, "Found July 22nd. 1861."
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Entry/Object ID
1975.442
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze or hoe.
Context
Collected in Hatley, Canada
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.199
Description
Ground stone celt. One end is ground and polished to an edge that shows some signs of use.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
,
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Entry/Object ID
1975.95.4
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Context
Likely collected near Weybridge, Vermont
Acquisition
1975.95
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Place
Town
Weybridge
County
Addison County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.187
Description
Rectangular, ground stone celt. One end is chipped into a rounded shape and the other end is ground into a sharp blade. There is a chipped groove on one side.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County.
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Shale
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
,
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Entry/Object ID
1975.129.1
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Acquisition
1975.129
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Entry/Object ID
1975.130
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Entry/Object ID
1975.141
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Context
Collected in Vermont
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Place
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.194
Description
Groundstone celt made of mottled hornfels. The entire surface is ground with some pecking still showing through. The sharp end is polished and there is a sharp groove on one side. The other end is chipped.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
Materials
Sandstone
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
,
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Entry/Object ID
1975.95.7
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Context
Likely collected near Weybridge, Vermont
Acquisition
1975.95
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Place
Town
Weybridge
County
Addison County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Entry/Object ID
1975.122.1
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Acquisition
1975.122
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Entry/Object ID
1975.133
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Context
Collected near Swanton, Vermont
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Place
Town
Swanton
County
Franklin County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Entry/Object ID
1975.477
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze or hoe.
Context
Collected in Winooski, Vermont
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Place
City
Winooski
County
Chittenden County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Entry/Object ID
1975.343
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze or hoe.
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Entry/Object ID
1975.394
Description
Iron celt with a triangular blade shape. The butt end is curved into a downward hook, and it has a round shank.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Context
Celts such as this were used as trade items.
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Iron
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Entry/Object ID
1975.115.1
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Acquisition
1975.115
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Entry/Object ID
1975.124.1
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Acquisition
1975.124
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.348
Description
Groundstone celt made of hornfels. The surface is pecked. The distal, blade end is very chipped, possibly from use. It is polished and has a groove similar to a gouge. One face is cut and abraded.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock at Bristol Pond
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Place
County
Addison County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Entry/Object ID
1975.108.1
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Acquisition
1975.108
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Entry/Object ID
1975.145
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Context
Collected near Swanton, Vermont
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Place
Town
Swanton
County
Franklin County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Entry/Object ID
1975.156
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Entry/Object ID
1975.142
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Entry/Object ID
1954.283.55
Description
Ground stone celt.
Context
Collected by Emma P. Sampson in Caledonia County, Vermont
Acquisition
1954.283
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Person or Organization
Sampson, Emma P. Merrill (1865-1953)
Place
County
Caledonia County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Entry/Object ID
1975.146
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Entry/Object ID
1975.131
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Context
Collected near Ferrisburg, Vermont
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Place
Town
Ferrisburg
County
Addison County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Entry/Object ID
1958.25.19
Description
Ground stone celt.
Context
Collected in North Sheldon, Vermont
Acquisition
1958.25
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Entry/Object ID
1975.444
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze or hoe.
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Materials
Stone
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Entry/Object ID
1975.134
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.189
Description
Ground stone celt made of rhyolite. The entire item is ground and polished. One end curves inward, appearing to have been broken. The other end curves outward with a sharp polished edge that shows some use.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
Materials
Sandstone
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
,
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.200
Description
Rectangular ground stone celt made of rhyolite. There are chipping marks present over most of the surface. The distal end is ground to a blade edge. The proximal end is rounded and ground to thin it and remove chipping marks.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
,
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Entry/Object ID
1975.109.1
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Acquisition
1975.109
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Entry/Object ID
1975.147
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.346
Description
Ground stone celt made of sandy quartzite. It is completely ground. The proximal end is flat, and the distal end is polished to a sharp blade. The body is thinner along the midsection. There is a straight break diagonally across the center that has been repaired.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock at Bristol Pond
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Place
County
Addison County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Entry/Object ID
1975.445
Description
Ground stone celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze or hoe.
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Materials
Stone
Celt
Name/Title
Celt
Entry/Object ID
1954.283.65
Description
Chipped stone celt.
Context
Collected by Emma P. Sampson in Newbury, Vermont
Acquisition
1954.283
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Person or Organization
Sampson, Emma P. Merrill (1865-1953)
Place
Town
Newbury
County
Orange County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Chambersticks
Name/Title
Chambersticks
Entry/Object ID
1976.43.148a-b
Description
Pair of carved alabaster chambersticks. The bases are carved into the shape of grapes and grape leaves, with the stem curling upward to form the handle. The candleholder base is short.
Context
Likely owned by a member of the Kent family in Calais, Vermont.
Acquisition
1976.43
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Materials
Alabaster
Relationships
Place
Village
Kent's Corner
Town
Calais
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Cheese Box
Name/Title
Cheese Box
Entry/Object ID
1953.40.17b
Description
Small round wooden box with red paint. The sides are formed from a thin strip of wood nailed together at the seam with small nails.
Context
Used in Ludlow, Vermont
Acquisition
1953.40
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood
Relationships
Place
Town
Ludlow
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Cheese Box
Name/Title
Cheese Box
Entry/Object ID
1953.40.17c
Description
Set of 3 wooden boxes. Possibly used as cheese boxes. Large box is brown, one small box is red, paint somewhat worn off. Another smaller box is practically without paint.
Acquisition
1953.40
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood
Relationships
Place
Town
Ludlow
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Cheese Box
Name/Title
Cheese Box
Entry/Object ID
1953.40.17a
Description
Large, round wooden box. The sides are formed from a thin strip of wood, nailed together at the seam with small nails.
Context
Used in Ludlow, Vermont
Acquisition
1953.40
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood
Relationships
Place
Town
Ludlow
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Cheese Box
Name/Title
Cheese Box
Entry/Object ID
1965.20.1b
Description
Large, round cheese boxes. The boxes are made of bentwood steamed around a flat, circular base.
Acquisition
1965.20
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood
Cheese Press
Name/Title
Cheese Press
Entry/Object ID
1957.34
Description
Cheese press imprinted "Patent...Made...Warren Ed..P.A...D.H. Dewey", see images.

Floor-standing cheese press. The press is made out of wood and painted red. It consists of a frame with a stationary horizontal platform. An upper horizontal platform can be raised or lowers with a rolling mechanism across the top of the press.
Acquisition
1957.34
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Cheese Tester
Name/Title
Cheese Tester
Entry/Object ID
1980.21
Description
Cheese tester. The tool consists of a round wooden box with a large iron gear and crank handle on the top. When turned, the gear moves a wooden blade-like object within the box. The blade is 1-1/2-inch thick with attachments on each end. Each attachment has a hole to allow the butterfat to pass through. There is a hook and eye on the outside of the box securing the lid, and a hinge opposite.
Use
Used to test cheese during the aging process without cutting open the wheel.
Context
Used by Alfred W. Crowley, owner of the Crowley Cheese Factory, of Healdville, Vermont.
Acquisition
1980.21
Made/Created
1882
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood, Iron
Relationships
Crowley, Alfred W., Crowley Cheese Factory
Place
Village
Healdville
Town
Mount Holly
County
Rutland County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Chipped Stone
Name/Title
Chipped Stone
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.12
Description
Small black chipped stone, possibly a projectile point or drill. It is diamond shaped with bifacial secondary chipping on all sides. The smaller half of the diamond shows wear along the edges.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County.
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Chert
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
,
Chipped Stone
Name/Title
Chipped Stone
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.578
Description
Chipped stone projectile point.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
Lexicon
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Chipped Stone
Name/Title
Chipped Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.158
Description
Biface chipped stone; possibly a chipped preform of a celt.
Use
Used similar to an adze, hoe, or axe.
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Chisel
Interpretative Labels
In 1938, the statue of Ceres on top of the gold dome of the Vermont State House was removed. The hand from that statue can be seen elsewhere in this case. 87-year-old Dwight Dwinnell, Sergeant-at-Arms of the State House, used these tools to carve a replacement for it based on Mead's original. Dwinnell's Ceres is considered today to be an important piece of folk art, and recently underwent restoration.
Name/Title
Chisel
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.119
Description
Chisel tip with a square top that tapers into a straight tip.
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Acquisition
2017.10
Made/Created
1890-1938
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Place
City
Montpelier
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Chisel
Interpretative Labels
In 1938, the statue of Ceres on top of the gold dome of the Vermont State House was removed. The hand from that statue can be seen elsewhere in this case. 87-year-old Dwight Dwinnell, Sergeant-at-Arms of the State House, used these tools to carve a replacement for it based on Mead's original. Dwinnell's Ceres is considered today to be an important piece of folk art, and recently underwent restoration.
Name/Title
Chisel
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.117
Description
Chisel with round, flat top that shows evidence of use. The tips has a triangular shape that tapers to a straight tip. It has markings like a file.
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Acquisition
2017.10
Made/Created
1890-1938
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Place
City
Montpelier
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Chisel
Interpretative Labels
In 1938, the statue of Ceres on top of the gold dome of the Vermont State House was removed. The hand from that statue can be seen elsewhere in this case. 87-year-old Dwight Dwinnell, Sergeant-at-Arms of the State House, used these tools to carve a replacement for it based on Mead's original. Dwinnell's Ceres is considered today to be an important piece of folk art, and recently underwent restoration.
Name/Title
Chisel
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.118
Description
Metal chisel with a triangular shape that tapers into a slightly curved tip. It has markings like a file.
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Acquisition
2017.10
Made/Created
1890-1938
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Place
City
Montpelier
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Clamp
Name/Title
Clamp
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.152
Description
Clamp, or cramp, appears to be steel; jaws attached to a rod with a bend at one end; jaws tighten by turning a screw, spring inside jaws tightens; no manufacturer's mark; length = 4 5/8".
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Acquisition
2017.10
Made/Created
1890-1938
Lexicon
Dimensions
Materials
Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Clock Reel
Name/Title
Clock Reel
Entry/Object ID
1955.28.7
Description
Clock reel consisting of a four-legged base, a gear, and four winding spokes. The gear is turned by a carved wooden bolt above it. The bolt is attached to the winding arms. Beneath the gear, a slender piece of wood touches the spokes, clicking against the longest.
Use
Used to wind and measuring spun yarn.
Acquisition
1955.28
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Materials
Wood
Clock Weight
Name/Title
Clock Weight
Entry/Object ID
1963.49
Description
Cylindrical clock weight.
Context
Owned by Joshua Goss of Brandon, Vermont. Goss owned a tavern in Brandon and is said to have used this weight to mull flip, a popular alcoholic drink that was made frothy with a hot iron.
Acquisition
1963.49
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Iron
Relationships
Person or Organization
Goss, Joshua (1751-1826)
Place
Town
Brandon
County
Rutland County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Clothes Brush
Name/Title
Clothes Brush
Entry/Object ID
1947.6.8i
Description
Long-handled wooden clothes brush with horsehair bristles. There is a wire looped through a small hole in the end of the handle.
Context
Owned by John Barrett of Grafton, Vermont. Barrett served in the Vermont Senate and owned a shop in Grafton.
Acquisition
1947.6
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood, Horsehair
Relationships
Person or Organization
Barrett, John (1776-1856)
Place
Town
Grafton
County
Windham County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Clothes Hanger
Name/Title
Clothes Hanger
Entry/Object ID
2003.16.108
Description
Clothes hanger consisting of a central wire hook and wooden crossbar. The wooden bar is wrapped in black cotton printed with pink and red roses with green leaves. There is a green ribbon at the center.
Context
Owned by Jean Louise Gooddall Balham of Montpelier, Vermont
Acquisition
2003.16
Made/Created
1950
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal, Wood, Cotton
Relationships
Person or Organization
Balham, Jean Louise Goodall (1925-2016)
Place
City
Montpelier
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Clothes Hanger
Name/Title
Clothes Hanger
Entry/Object ID
1984.1.1
Description
Wooden clothes hanger with wire hook. One side is printed with the inscription, "Telephone 614 Work Called for and Delivered SPECIALISTS IN DRY CLEANING Vermont Cleansing Co. Office & Plant 274 North Winooski Ave. Burlington, Vt."
Context
Produced as promotional material for Vermont Cleansing Company in Burlington, Vermont.
Acquisition
1984.1
Made/Created
Phoenix Products Company
1925-1950
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood, Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Vermont Cleansing Company
Clothespin
Name/Title
Clothespin
Entry/Object ID
1962.24.2
Description
Wooden clothespin made from a single piece of wood. The wood is split down the center, leaving 1/4 of the piece intact. The split is reenforced by a metal ring.
Acquisition
1962.24
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood, Metal
Clothespins
Name/Title
Clothespins
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.137a-h
Description
Eight peg-style clothespins. The pins are each partially split down the center with a round wooden bead at the top.
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Acquisition
2020.22
Made/Created
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
circa 1920-circa 1930
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Clothespins
Name/Title
Clothespins
Entry/Object ID
1979.2
Description
Package of two rows of clothespins wrapped in plastic film. The pins are made of wood with a wire spring hinge in the middle. Within the package, the two rows of pins are oriented opposite each other. The retail packaging consists of plastic film and two cardboard inserts that wrap around the handle side of one row of pins and is clamped between the pin side of the other row, causing the label to be upright on both sides. The cardboard is labeled on the side, "National KLOS-KLIPS "the kind the hold tight" / 18 SPRING CLOTHES PINS NATIONAL CLOTHES PIN CO., MONTPELIER, VT. 05602". The ends of the cardboard are printed with a line drawing of a clothespin and the words, "KLOS-KLIPS MADE IN U.S.A."
Context
Made by the National Clothes Pin Company in Montpelier, Vermont
Acquisition
1979.2
Made/Created
National Clothespin Company
1976
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood, Metal, Cardboard, Plastic
Clothespins
Name/Title
Clothespins
Entry/Object ID
1954.40.8a-f
Description
6 wooden clothespins. Each clothespin is carved from a single piece of wood, with flared arms.
Acquisition
1954.40
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Materials
Wood
Coaster
Name/Title
Coaster
Entry/Object ID
2022.1.2
Description
Plastic and faux leather coaster. The coast has a raised ring around the edge. The center is faced with burgundy faux leather printed with the label, "Chittenden BANK / www.chittenden.com".
Context
Distributed as promotional material for Chittenden Bank.
Acquisition
2022.1
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Materials
Plastic, Artificial Leather
Relationships
Person or Organization
Chittenden Bank
Coathanger
Name/Title
Coathanger
Entry/Object ID
1996.49.10a-b
Description
Collapsible coat hanger. When closed, the hanger is a metal rectangle, and it fits inside a small leather carrying pouch. To open, the exterior edges hinge outward, creating a hanging loop, then 2 telescoping arms extend outward at a slight downward angle.
Context
Owned by a member of the Tyler, Fuller, or Heatherington families.
Acquisition
1996.49
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Dimensions
Materials
Metal, Leather
Coffee Mill
Name/Title
Coffee Mill
Entry/Object ID
1960.115
Description
Coffee mill consisting of a cast iron grinder on a wooden box. The grinder is a round bowl with a central pillar. A metal grinder is inside the pillar and turns with the use of a curved, horizontal handle. A vertical wooden handle that attached to the end of the handle is now missing. The grinder sits on a hollow, square wooden base with a drawer. There is a round wooden knob at the center of the drawer face.
Acquisition
1960.115
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood, Iron
Coin Die
Name/Title
Coin Die
Entry/Object ID
1961.43
Description
Coin die. The die is hinged at the plate and has two long metal handles. One side of the die mold has a small flared opening. Inside is engraved with two sides of a coin in revers. One side shows the bust of a woman surrounded by 13 6-pointed stars and the date 1823. The other shows a spread eagle with an American shield on its chest and the words, "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 50 C".
Use
Used to create counterfeit coins.
Context
Confiscated from an unknown counterfeiting operation in Caledonia County.
Acquisition
1961.43
Made/Created
Meadows, Christian
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Copper, Iron
Colander
Name/Title
Colander
Entry/Object ID
1957.3.11
Description
Large tin colander. The colander consists of a round piece of tin with holes drilled through it in a decorative scallop pattern. It sits on a low base and has a handle.
Acquisition
1957.3
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Dimensions
Materials
Tin
Collar Box
Name/Title
Collar Box
Entry/Object ID
1960.60
Description
Round wood and cardboard collar box. The top and bottom are wood, and the side is a rectangular piece of cardboard with the short ends attached to form a circle. The side of the box is printed in red, green, and black plaid with images of Roman statuary. Metal eyelet holes around the circumference of the box are labeled 24, 30, 36, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90. The top lifts off to reveal a blue interior with 9 wire posts inserted into the base in a circle about 1/2-inch from the outside edge. The interior side of the lid has a paper label with the logo for Washington Collars (a coiled beehive over the date 1852), trademark and patent claims, and marketing claims regarding the box rather than the collars it held. There is a round paper sticker on the base of the box that reads, "14 1/2", in white on a black ground (the size of the collars it held). The initials "B. G." are penciled onto the base.
Use
While the box was originally used as retail packaging for paper collars, it was marketed as becoming "an elegant fancy works and spool thread box for ladies' use" once the collars were depleted.
Acquisition
1960.60
Made/Created
Washington Manufacturing Company
1877
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal
Combination Tool
Name/Title
Combination Tool
Entry/Object ID
1947.11
Description
Cast iron kitchen multitool. The tools are arranged around the edge of circle, allowing for an easy grip. The tools/uses include a trivet (used in its entirety), meat tenderizer, pot lifter and carrier, hot pie plate lifter, stove lid lifter, candleholder, self-defense.
Acquisition
1947.11
Made/Created
W. H. Thayer
1881
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Iron
Compass
Name/Title
Compass
Entry/Object ID
1964.38.1c
Description
Brass surveying compass with two upright sites attached to the arms. The compass is large and under glass. The cardinal directions are marked with etched letters, with a fleur-de-lys at north. There are inter-cardinal directions marked with etchings as well. The compass is marked on its face, "Joseph M. Wightman. Boston."
Context
Used by Walter J. Cave of Orange, Vermont
Acquisition
1964.38
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Brass
Relationships
Person or Organization
Cave, Walter J. (1861-1937)
Place
Town
Orange
County
Orange County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Compass
Name/Title
Compass
Entry/Object ID
1953.1.1b-c
Description
Brass surveying compass in a wooden carrying case with a leather strap. The compass is large and under glass.
Context
Used by Jacob Putnam while employed by General Parley Davis in surveying town of Middlesex, Vermont
Acquisition
1953.1
Made/Created
1787
Lexicon
Dimensions
Materials
Brass, Glass, Wood, Leather
Relationships
Putnam, Jacob, Davis, Parley (1766-1854)
Place
Town
Middlesex
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Compass
Name/Title
Compass
Entry/Object ID
1933.1a-b
Description
Brass surveying compass with two upright sites attached to the arms. The compass is large and under glass. The cardinal directions are marked with etched leaves, with a fleur-de-lys at north. There are inter-cardinal directions marked with etchings as well. The compass is marked on it's face, "Bleuler, London".
The compass sits in a wooden case, appearing to be homemade. There are three wooden blocks inside the case that have become unglued.
Context
Used by William Chamberlin while surveying Peacham, Barton, and other Vermont towns.
Acquisition
1933.1
Made/Created
Artist
Bleuler, John (1757-1829)
1790-1829
Lexicon
Dimensions
Boxed
Materials
Brass, Glass
Relationships
Person or Organization
Chamberlain, William (1755-1828)
,
Compass
Name/Title
Compass
Entry/Object ID
1889.1
Description
Pocket compass set into a small wooden oval with a round metal cover. The cover is engraved with the inscription, "Reuben Nash/Benson, Vt./1786", and the top of a fleur-de-lis. The first E in Reuben is floating above the the rest of the word. It opens by folding down on simple hinges formed by two wire loops. The compass itself consists of a small metal rod attached to a brass post at the center. Beneath the rod is a printed engraving of a compass rose with Prince of Wales feathers (or a small fleur-de-lis) marking the North point. The other three directions (East, South, and West) are unmarked, but the quarters are marked with initials (NE, SE, SW, NW). A printed sticker is attached to the back that reads, "Pocket Compass used by Reuben Nash, in 1786 [illegible--covered by another sticker] Presented by his gran[illeg--covered by another sticker] Henry Howard Nash, Chicago, Illinois, To the Vermont Historical Society. 1889."
Context
Owned by Reuben Nash, one of the earliest settlers of Benson, Vermont
Acquisition
1889.1
Made/Created
1786
Lexicon
Materials
Wood, Metal, Paper
Relationships
Person or Organization
Nash, Reuben (1768-1846)
Place
Town
Benson
County
Rutland County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Compass
Name/Title
Compass
Entry/Object ID
1894.3
Description
Rectangular wooden compass. The wooden case has a rectangular window in the face with inset glass through which a metal rod can be seen. A corresponding degree chart is etched in a semicircle on the the face of the case. One side has a brass knob handle for opening. The reverse an applied wooden bar with a hole drilled into the center for mounting the compass onto a stand.
Context
Used by John Smith, one of the early residents of Brookfield, Vermont
Acquisition
1894.3
Made/Created
1779
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Relationships
Person or Organization
Smith, John (1782-1863)
Place
Town
Brookfield
County
Orange County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Compass Case
Interpretative Labels
Compass, 1783 John Gardner Glasgow, Scotland Brass, wood Gift of George P. Whitelaw, 1885.1.1a-c Genl. James Whitelaw was chosen Surveyor General of Vermont, Oct. 1787, being the second Surveyor General, was re-elected every year till 1805, a period of 18 years. In 1783 whilst deputy Surveyor under Ira Allen (the then Surveyor General) he ordered a compass to be made by John Gardner of Glasgow, Scotland, which he received in 1784. This compass with chain, magnet &c. he used during the rest of his life and whilst Surveyor General of the State. At his death in 1829 it came into the possession of his Grandson John B. Whitelaw of Ryegate, VT , then 23 years old, who had learned surveying from his Grandfather, and who followed the profession at various times during his life, lastly in Wisconsin. John B. Whitelaw died in Griggsville, Ills., Dec. 4th 1884 at residence of his sister Susan White, and the identical compass, magnet, chain &c. purchased from John Gardener, sent to Vermont in 1784 and used by General Whitelaw while Surveyor General, is now in possession of his Great Grandson, Geo. P. Whitelaw of St. Louis, Mo. About the year 1864 Thos. Goodwillie of Barnet, VT, read a paper on the life of General Whitelaw before the Historical Society of Vermont at its meeting in St. Johnsbury, in which he suggested acquiring the surveying instruments, considering they would be a valuable addition to their Historical collections. This sketch of Genl. Whitelaws life was published in the Caledonian of St. Johnsbury Nov 18, 1864, and Geo. P. Whitelaw finding a copy of same among his fathers effects, has concluded to offer to donate these Surveying instruments to the Historical Society of the State of Vermont, if they so desire. There is no doubt of the identity of these instruments. The compass having John Gardeners name on the face, and it came direct from Genl. Whitelaw to his Grandson John B. Whitelaw, and who only died in December last, and from him to his son Geo. P. Whitelaw of St. Louis Mo., who makes this offer. [label copy ca. 1885]
Name/Title
Compass Case
Entry/Object ID
1885.1.1b
Description
Wooden compass case with a hinged top. The interior lid of the box is lined with a circle of green felt above the compass. The top locks closed with an interior lock at the center front. There is a wooden stand shaped to the compass (now removed).
Context
Used by James Whitelaw of Ryegate, Vermont's second Surveyor General
Acquisition
1885.1
Made/Created
Artist
Gardner, John
1783
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood
Relationships
Person or Organization
Whitelaw, James
Place
Town
Ryegate
County
Caledonia County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
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Corkscrew
Name/Title
Corkscrew
Entry/Object ID
1946.8
Description
Metal corkscrew. The corkscrew consists of an upper winged handle attached to a threaded rod set into a U-shaped metal frame.
Use
Used to open bottles that are sealed with corks.
Context
Brought to Plainfield, Vermont, by Solomon Bartlett.
Acquisition
1946.8
Made/Created
18th Century
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Materials
Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Bartlett, Solomon (1751-1838)
Place
Town
Plainfield
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
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Corn Knife
Name/Title
Corn Knife
Entry/Object ID
1977.31.2
Description
Tool with a wooden handle that is about 17.5 inches long, with a 12-inch blade attached nearly perpendicular to the handle. The cutting edge is toward the handle.
Use
Used to cut corn in the field.
Context
Used by William and Ada Stone in Springfield, Vermont.
Acquisition
1977.31
Made/Created
circa 1900
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Relationships
Stone, William Chester (1889-1972), Stone, Ada Hopkins Willard (1887-1974)
Place
Town
Springfield
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
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Corn Knife
Name/Title
Corn Knife
Entry/Object ID
1947.6.10e
Description
Corn knife consisting of a long, tapered curved blade attached perpendicularly to a long wooden handle.
Acquisition
1947.6
Made/Created
circa 1850
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood, Metal
Cowbell
Name/Title
Cowbell
Entry/Object ID
1976.16.1
Description
Metal cowbell formed from one sheet of iron, folded into shape and bracketed on the sides. There is a rectangular handle at the top and a metal clapper in the interior. The number 120 is written inside the bottom edge.
Acquisition
1976.16
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Iron
Cowbell
Name/Title
Cowbell
Entry/Object ID
1960.23.5
Description
Metal cowbell formed from one sheet of tin, folded into shape and bracketed on the sides. There is a rectangular handle at the top and a metal clapper in the interior.
Context
Worn by William Tarbox Dewey's family cow in Montpelier, Vermont.
Acquisition
1960.23
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Materials
Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Dewey, William Tarbox (1852-1911)
Place
City
Montpelier
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
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Cowbell
Name/Title
Cowbell
Entry/Object ID
1977.32
Description
Cylindrical metal cowbell. There is a rectangular handle at the top, and a metal clapper inside the bell.
Context
Owned by John G. Poland in Waitsfield, Vermont
Acquisition
1977.32
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Poland, John Smith (1796-1848)
Place
Town
Waitsfield
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
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Cowbell
Name/Title
Cowbell
Entry/Object ID
1942.14.2
Description
Large rectangular bell with a U-shaped handle at the top. The bell is formed from a flat piece of metal bent to shape and riveted together on the sides.
Context
Brought to America by Scottish immigrant John Bean.
Acquisition
1942.14
Made/Created
circa 1657
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Bean, John
Cradle Scythe
Name/Title
Cradle Scythe
Entry/Object ID
1994.24
Description
Wooden cradle scythe with metal blade. The handle is made of a tree branch. The scythe blade attaches to the end of the handle. There is a post attached perpendicular to the very end of the handle below the blade to which five tines are attached. The tines are reinforced by narrow wooden rods.
Context
Used by the Slocum family of South Burlington, Vermont
Acquisition
1994.24
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood
Relationships
Place
City
South Burlington
County
Chittenden County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
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Crampon
Name/Title
Crampon
Entry/Object ID
1989.13.9
Description
Metal crampon with four, 1.5 inch long spikes. There is a leather strap to lace across a boot threaded through the top of the crampon.
Context
Likely used by Archibald Willard Cole of Marshfield, Vermont
Acquisition
1989.13
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal, Leather
Relationships
Person or Organization
Cole, Archibald W. (1869-1948)
Place
Town
Marshfield
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
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Crochet Hook
Name/Title
Crochet Hook
Entry/Object ID
1963.50.6
Description
Roughly carved wooden crochet hook.
Acquisition
1963.50
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Materials
Wood
Croze
Name/Title
Croze
Entry/Object ID
1975.494.8
Description
Wooden tool with an inserted blade. The tool is semicircular with round handles at each end. A semicircular fence protrudes from base and contains a hook and 2 parallel cutting blades for making the groove.
Use
Used by a cooper to form a groove in the middle of the howell cut, into which the head would be seated.
Acquisition
1975.494
Made/Created
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood, Steel
Crucible
Name/Title
Crucible
Entry/Object ID
2011.3.1
Description
Triangular fire assay crucible. The crucible is round at the base, but flare outward to three points at the top, creating spouts for pouring. There is a partial maker's mark reading "[illeg]EL & SOHN".
Use
Used to melt gold in order to determine its purity and composition.
Context
Used at the Rook Mining Company in Plymouth Five Corners, VT
Acquisition
2011.3
Made/Created
circa 1885
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Stoneware
Relationships
Person or Organization
Rooks Mining Company
Place
Town
Plymouth
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
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Crucible
Name/Title
Crucible
Entry/Object ID
2011.3.2
Description
Triangular fire assay crucible. The crucible is round at the base, but flare outward to three points at the top, creating spouts for pouring. There is a partial maker's mark reading "[illeg]EL & SOHN".
Use
Used to melt gold in order to determine its purity and composition.
Context
Used at the Rook Mining Company in Plymouth Five Corners, VT
Acquisition
2011.3
Made/Created
circa 1885
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Stoneware
Relationships
Person or Organization
Rooks Mining Company
Place
Town
Plymouth
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
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Crucible
Name/Title
Crucible
Entry/Object ID
2011.3.3
Description
Triangular fire assay crucible. The crucible is round at the base, but flare outward to three points at the top, creating spouts for pouring. There is a partial maker's mark reading "[illeg]EL & SOHN".
Use
Used to melt gold in order to determine its purity and composition.
Context
Used at the Rook Mining Company in Plymouth Five Corners, VT
Acquisition
2011.3
Made/Created
circa 1885
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Stoneware
Relationships
Person or Organization
Rooks Mining Company
Place
Town
Plymouth
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
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Cup
Name/Title
Cup
Entry/Object ID
1957.3.9
Description
Small tin cup with no handle
Acquisition
1957.3
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Dimensions
Materials
Tin
Cup
Name/Title
Cup
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.35ab
Description
Souvenir wooden cup with lid. The cup is attached to a round base in the shape of a ship's wheel. The side of the cup is printed with the words, "Lake Champlain". There is a round lid with a circular knob at the center.
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Acquisition
2020.22
Made/Created
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
circa 1935-circa 1945
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Materials
Wood
Curd Rake
Name/Title
Curd Rake
Entry/Object ID
1999.7
Description
Cheese curd rake with 4 angled flat "tines." The handle is 61 1/4"long and about 1 1/2"wide with rounded edges. The cross piece is incised and 3" dia. A wooden peg holds the handle in place.
Context
Likely used near St. Albans, Vermont
Acquisition
1999.7
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Oak
Relationships
Place
City
St. Albans City
County
Franklin County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
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Curd Squeezer
Name/Title
Curd Squeezer
Entry/Object ID
1950.24.2
Description
Curd squeezer consisting of two handles hinged together at one end. The ends with the hinge flare outward slightly, creating a rectangular area with horizontal grooves cut on the interior face.
Acquisition
1950.24
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood
Curling Iron
Name/Title
Curling Iron
Entry/Object ID
1959.63.23
Description
Metal curling iron with double-wave. The curling iron consists of two parts attached at the center like scissors. The handles are red wood. The curling side has a waved or crimped metal plate on one side and two metal rods on the other side.
Use
After the tool was heated, it was clamped around hair to curl it into two waves.
Acquisition
1959.63
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood, Metal
Relationships
Place
Village
East Calais
Town
Calais
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
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Curling Iron
Name/Title
Curling Iron
Entry/Object ID
1982.19.3
Description
Wrought iron curling iron. It hinges open at the center, similar to a pair of scissors. The curling side consists of a metal tube on one side and U-shaped piece on the other side. The tips of the handles are balls.
Context
Owned by a member of the Hall family Topsham, Vermont.
Acquisition
1982.19
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Iron
Relationships
Place
Town
Topsham
County
Orange County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
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Curling Iron
Name/Title
Curling Iron
Entry/Object ID
1992.40.2
Description
Hair curling iron consisting of metal prongs attached with a pin hinge at the center and with white-painted turned wooden handles on one end. The other end is shaped with 1 fully round prong, and 1 half-circle prong that fits closely around the other.
Context
Likely used by Isaranda Frances Sanborn of Proctor, Vermont.
Acquisition
1992.40
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal, Wood
Relationships
Person or Organization
Sanborn, Isaranda Frances (1890-1985)
Place
Town
Proctor
County
Rutland County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Curling Iron
Name/Title
Curling Iron
Entry/Object ID
1962.25.8
Description
Curling iron. The iron hinges in the center, similar to scissors, and has two painted wood handles.
Acquisition
1962.25
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Materials
Wood, Metal
Curling Iron
Name/Title
Curling Iron
Entry/Object ID
1972.9.1
Description
Hair curling iron. Resembling scissors, it consists of 2 arms that are bent into handles at one end and a rounded press or mold on the other.
Acquisition
1972.9
Made/Created
circa 1870
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Materials
Metal
Cutting Board
Name/Title
Cutting Board
Entry/Object ID
2006.4.7
Description
Small, unvarnished wooden cutting board formed from a single piece of wood. The board is largely rectangular, but the top edge sloped upward into a handle with a hole at the center for hanging. At the center top is the laser-cut logo of a tree with the words "VERMONT QUALITY WOOD PRODUCTS SINCE 1891".
Context
Given away as a promotional item during the 2005 Vermont History Expo.
Acquisition
2006.4
Made/Created
Vermont Quality Wood Products
2005
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Overall
Materials
Wood
Relationships
Event
Vermont History Expo
Cutting Board
Name/Title
Cutting Board
Entry/Object ID
2011.57
Description
Clear acrylic cutting board with a smooth top surface and pebbled back surface. The bottom right corner is printed in black with a logo consisting of a map outline of the state of Vermont and the words, "cabot VERMONT CHEDDAR". There is a hole at the opposite corner for hanging.
Context
Made for Cabot Heritage Festival, the precursor to the Vermont History Expo, and distributed to participants. This particular board was used by the Northfield Historical Society.
Acquisition
2011.57
Made/Created
1999
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Acrylic
Relationships
Cabot Farmers Co-op, Inc., Northfield Historical Society
,
Event
Vermont History Expo
Cyclometer
Interpretative Labels
Cyclometer, 1841 Oren Cummins Montpelier, VT Wood, metal Gift of Albert O. Cummins, 1908.1 For as long as people have been traveling, they have wanted to know how fast they were going and how far they’ve traveled. The cyclometer (the word means “circle-measurer”) does just that. Today, cyclometers usually employ GPS to track movement, but before that technology was available, analog versions did the same job. This cyclometer was created by Oren Cummins of Montpelier in 1841, and is entirely handmade. The concept of measuring distance was not new, but Cummins’s solution is noteworthy because it so clearly depended entirely on his own ingenuity to implement. The gears are hand-cut and hand-numbered, and the whole is a remarkable combination of applied mathematics and precision crafting. Cummins used his cyclometer on carriage wheels. One end of the cyclometer would be attached to the hub of the wheel, and as the wheel turned, it would begin the tracking. Gears closer to the wheel measured shorter distances, and when they completed a certain number of revolutions they would trigger the next wheel to advance, and so on down the line. Ultimately, this cyclometer was capable of recording up to 40,000 miles.
Name/Title
Cyclometer
Entry/Object ID
1908.1
Description
Handmade cyclometer consisting of a wooden box with six wooden gears and two metal gears.

The box sits in an outer metal case and is divided into two compartments. The narrower compartment on one side houses two offset metal gears connected to each other. The larger compartment houses six additional gears, also offset and connected to each other, three in a row. The gears are connected by two wooden center pieces that allow them to spin.

The wooden gears are also hand-numbered with various intervals specific to each gear.
Use
Used to measure the distance traveled by a carriage or wagon wheel.
Context
Made by Oren Cummins of Montpelier, VT in 1841.
Acquisition
1908.1
Made/Created
Artist
Cummins, Oren
circa 1841
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Overall
Materials
Wood, Metal
Dark Lantern
Name/Title
Dark Lantern
Entry/Object ID
1934.4
Description
Collapsible dark lantern with a mica window on only side. It has gold stencil decoration, and holder for candle in one corner. There are holes drilled into the center top oriented in the shape of a daisy.
Use
Used to shine light in only one direction, similar to a modern flashlight
Context
Owned by a member of the Morse family of Montpelier, Vermont
Acquisition
1934.4
Made/Created
circa 1860
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Dimensions
Dimensions (open)
Materials
Mica
Relationships
Place
City
Montpelier
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Dental Tools
Name/Title
Dental Tools
Entry/Object ID
1960.179.1a-f
Description
Metal dental tools, included tweezers, pliers, a pick, and tooth extractor.
Context
Collected by Harold G. Rugg.
Acquisition
1960.179
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Materials
Metal
Developing Tools
Name/Title
Developing Tools
Entry/Object ID
2020.4.26a-bb
Description
a-c: Silver-toned metal clips. The mouth of the clip is wide for holding paper. The mouth is opened by squeezing together the handles, which are otherwise held apart with a spring. Each clip bears the engraved inscription, "MONTAUG".

d-z: Oval-shaped chain links consisting of two halves that connect in the center, allow the link to either lie flat or bend at a 90 degree angle.

aa: Silver-toned metal hook with threaded screw on one end.

bb: Silver-toned metal strip bent into a sort of U shape. There is a square-shaped hole at the center of the strip.
Use
Used to hold photographs as they were developing
Context
Used by George Ranney Bosworth in Berlin, Vermont
Acquisition
2020.4
Made/Created
1890-1915
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Materials
Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Bosworth, George Ranney (1868-1915)
Place
Town
Berlin
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Dinner Pail
Name/Title
Dinner Pail
Entry/Object ID
1960.104.8
Description
Tin dinner pail consisting of three parts: lower reservoir, upper reservoir, and lid. The upper portion and lid slide into the pieces below them with a narrow band that is slightly inset to fit inside the opening edge of the lower piece. There is a wire handle attached to two brackets on either side of the lower reservoir just below its rim.
Acquisition
1960.104
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Tin
Relationships
Place
Village
East Calais
Town
Calais
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Dipper
Name/Title
Dipper
Entry/Object ID
1954.40.7
Description
Wooden dipper, consisting of a bentwood cheese box with a handle nailed to it.
Acquisition
1954.40
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Dimensions
Materials
Wood
Dipper
Name/Title
Dipper
Entry/Object ID
1954.27.27
Description
Dipper or ladle formed from a dried gourd. There is a circle cut out of the round part of the gourd, revealing the hollowed-out center. There are two holes drilled at the far end of the stem with a short length of jute rope threaded through.
Context
Owned by a member of the Goldsbury family in Barre, Vermont
Acquisition
1954.27
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Dimensions
Relationships
Place
City
Barre City
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Dipper
Name/Title
Dipper
Entry/Object ID
1986.25.3
Description
Long-handled tin dipping cup. The end of the handle has a wire loop for hanging.
Context
Used in East Calais, Vermont
Acquisition
1986.25
Made/Created
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Tin
Dipper
Name/Title
Dipper
Entry/Object ID
1976.43.231
Description
Tin dipper with long handle. The dipper is formed from sheets of flat tin, and the handle is rolled into a hollow tube.
Acquisition
1976.43
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Tin
Dipper
Name/Title
Dipper
Entry/Object ID
1959.37.51
Description
Metal dipper consisting of a round metal pot-like basin attached to a slightly flaring hollow handle.
Acquisition
1959.37
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal
Dishpan
Name/Title
Dishpan
Entry/Object ID
1960.25.2
Description
Small, rectangular metal pan with an iron rack built into the bottom interior. There are two wire handles. A metal label on the front reads, "Ramsay-Vance S[illeg] Company / [illeg] WIS."
Acquisition
1960.25
Made/Created
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal
Dividers
Name/Title
Dividers
Entry/Object ID
1943.1.3
Description
Small, handmade metal dividers consisting of two arms on a central hinge.
Context
Made in Starksboro, Vermont
Acquisition
1943.1
Made/Created
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal
Document Box
Name/Title
Document Box
Entry/Object ID
1960.63.3
Description
Rectangular wooden box with a hinged lid. There is an inset lock at the center front. The top hinges open on brass hinges at the back.
Acquisition
1960.63
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Materials
Wood, Metal
Document Case
Name/Title
Document Case
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.98ab
Description
Small, cylindrical turned wood document case.
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Acquisition
2020.22
Made/Created
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
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Dimensions
Overall
Document Case
Name/Title
Document Case
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.101ab
Description
Turned wooden tube with lid.
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Acquisition
2020.22
Made/Created
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
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Document Trunk
Name/Title
Document Trunk
Entry/Object ID
1960.53.1
Description
Small wooden trunk covered with leather. The edges of each side are decorated with brass tacks over strips of red leather. The top has a central brass carrying ring encircled by an oval of brass tacks over a strip of red leather. The front opening edge has a border of red leather cut wider than the edge of the lid, with a scalloped pinked edge. There is an iron lock at the center front with a hanging clasp that is inserted beneath the red leather edge decoration.
Acquisition
1960.53
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Dimensions
Materials
Wood
Door Handle
Name/Title
Door Handle
Entry/Object ID
1947.6.8j
Description
Iron door latch and handle on a rectangular mount.
Context
Owned by John Barrett of Grafton, Vermont. Barrett served in the Vermont Senate and owned a shop in Grafton.
Acquisition
1947.6
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Iron
Relationships
Person or Organization
Barrett, John (1776-1856)
Place
Town
Grafton
County
Windham County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Doughnut Hook
Name/Title
Doughnut Hook
Entry/Object ID
2004.47
Description
Wooden doughnut hook. The hook consists of a long straight section with a darker, curved section at one end, steamed into a very slight hook shape. The hook originally came with an attached card explaining how it was a made and a recipe for doughnuts.
Context
Made by John's Tinker Shop in Marshfield, Vermont. Used by David and Jean Cate.
Acquisition
2004.47
Made/Created
Artist
Lamberton, John Frederick (1912-1987)
John's Tinker Shop
1975-1985
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood
Relationships
Person or Organization
Cate, David
Drawknife
Name/Title
Drawknife
Entry/Object ID
1995.31.7
Description
Double-handled drawshave consisting of a blade with two turned wooden handles attached on either side and oriented perpendicular to the blade.
Context
Used by Joseph A. Gassette of Burlington, Vermont
Acquisition
1995.31
Made/Created
1897-1920
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood, Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Gassette, Joseph A. (1861-1930)
Place
City
Burlington
County
Chittenden County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Drawknife
Name/Title
Drawknife
Entry/Object ID
1975.494.16
Description
Tool consisting of a sharp, slightly curved blade with two round wooden handles on either end, set perpendicular to the blade. The blade is stamped with the mark, "S. Bardwell / Cast Steel / Wells, Vt."
Use
Used to shave and smooth wood.
Context
Made by S. Bardwell in Wells, Vermont
Acquisition
1975.494
Made/Created
S. Bardwell
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Steel, Wood
Drawknife
Name/Title
Drawknife
Entry/Object ID
2008.10.1
Description
Drawshave consisting of two turned handles connected by a black-lacquered piece of wood with an inset blade.
Context
Used by Alson Milo Brewer in Tunbridge, Vermont, or Fayette, Indiana
Acquisition
2008.10
Made/Created
D. R. Barton
1849-1874
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood, Steel, Brass
Relationships
Person or Organization
Brewer, Alson Milo (1842-1908)
Place
Town
Tunbridge
County
Orange County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Drill
Name/Title
Drill
Entry/Object ID
1975.297
Description
Chipped stone drill.
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Materials
Stone
Drill
Name/Title
Drill
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.659
Description
Chipped stone drill.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
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Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
,
Drill
Name/Title
Drill
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.233
Description
Chipped stone drill made of quartzite. The base curves outward. The drill is symmetrical with straight blade edges.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock
Acquisition
1950.27
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Materials
Chert
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Drill
Name/Title
Drill
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.524
Description
Chipped stone drill.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
Lexicon
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Place
County
Addison County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Drill
Name/Title
Drill
Entry/Object ID
1975.234
Description
Chipped stone drill.
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Drill
Name/Title
Drill
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.525
Description
Chipped stone drill.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
Lexicon
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Place
County
Addison County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Drill
Name/Title
Drill
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.239
Description
Chipped stone drill made of quartzite. The base extends outward in both directions. The drill is symmetrical with straight blade edges.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County of Addison County
Acquisition
1950.27
Lexicon
Materials
Chert
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
,
Drill
Name/Title
Drill
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.234
Description
Chipped stone drill made of black chert. The base is wide, and the drill is symmetrical with straight blade edges.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock
Acquisition
1950.27
Lexicon
Materials
Chert
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Drill
Name/Title
Drill
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.245
Description
Chipped stone drill. It has a thin rounded face with a pointed drill tip. The drill tip is not centered, but rather even with one side of the base.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County
Acquisition
1950.27
Lexicon
Materials
Chert
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
,
Drill
Name/Title
Drill
Entry/Object ID
1954.283.8
Description
Chipped stone drill.
Context
Collected by Emma P. Sampson in Newbury, Vermont
Acquisition
1954.283
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Person or Organization
Sampson, Emma P. Merrill (1865-1953)
Place
Town
Newbury
County
Orange County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Drill
Name/Title
Drill
Entry/Object ID
1975.301
Description
Chipped stone drill.
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Drill
Name/Title
Drill
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.229
Description
Chipped stone drill. It has a thin rounded face with a pointed drill tip. The drill tip is not centered, but rather even with one side of the base.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County
Acquisition
1950.27
Lexicon
Materials
Chert
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
,
Drill
Name/Title
Drill
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.311
Description
Chipped stone drill. The base is round and the blade is even with one side.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock near the Lemon Fair River
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
Materials
Quartzite
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
,
Drill
Name/Title
Drill
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.421
Description
Chipped stone drill.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock at Bristol Pond
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
Lexicon
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Place
County
Addison County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Drill
Name/Title
Drill
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.240
Description
Chipped stone drill made of black chert. The base is wide, and the drill is symmetrical with straight blade edges.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County
Acquisition
1950.27
Lexicon
Materials
Chert
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
,
Drill
Name/Title
Drill
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.691
Description
Ground stone drill.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
Lexicon
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Drill
Name/Title
Drill
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.246
Description
Chipped stone drill. The base is broken off, giving the drill a long narrow shape.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County
Acquisition
1950.27
Lexicon
Materials
Chert
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
,
Drill
Name/Title
Drill
Entry/Object ID
1954.283.7
Description
Chipped stone drill.
Context
Collected by Emma P. Sampson in Newbury, Vermont
Acquisition
1954.283
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Person or Organization
Sampson, Emma P. Merrill (1865-1953)
Place
Town
Newbury
County
Orange County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Drill
Name/Title
Drill
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.241
Description
Chipped stone drill made of black chert. The base is wide, and the drill is symmetrical with straight blade edges.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County
Acquisition
1950.27
Lexicon
Materials
Chert
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
,
Drill
Name/Title
Drill
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.243
Description
Chipped stone drill made of quartzite. The base is curved, and the point is somewhat symmetrical.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County
Acquisition
1950.27
Lexicon
Materials
Chert
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
,
Drill
Name/Title
Drill
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.216
Description
White quartz drill. It comes to a point on one side, and the base is thicker than the point.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock
Acquisition
1950.27
Lexicon
Materials
Chert
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Drill
Name/Title
Drill
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.656
Description
Chipped stone drill.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
Lexicon
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
,
Drill
Name/Title
Drill
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.657
Description
Chipped stone drill.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
Lexicon
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
,
Drill
Name/Title
Drill
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.616
Description
Chipped stone drill.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
Lexicon
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
,
Drill
Name/Title
Drill
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.244
Description
Chipped stone drill made of black chert. The base is wide, and the drill is symmetrical with straight blade edges.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County
Acquisition
1950.27
Lexicon
Materials
Chert
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
,
Drill
Name/Title
Drill
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.658
Description
Chipped stone drill.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
Lexicon
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
,
Drill
Name/Title
Drill
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.242
Description
Chipped stone drill made of quartzite. The base is wide, and the drill is symmetrical with straight blade edges.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County
Acquisition
1950.27
Lexicon
Materials
Chert
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
,
Drill Bit
Interpretative Labels
In 1938, the statue of Ceres on top of the gold dome of the Vermont State House was removed. The hand from that statue can be seen elsewhere in this case. 87-year-old Dwight Dwinnell, Sergeant-at-Arms of the State House, used these tools to carve a replacement for it based on Mead's original. Dwinnell's Ceres is considered today to be an important piece of folk art, and recently underwent restoration.
Name/Title
Drill Bit
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.112
Description
Metal drill bit with a flat tip, 3 edges, and a square connector. The shaft reads "5/0" with a "c" inside a diamond.
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Acquisition
2017.10
Made/Created
1890-1938
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Place
City
Montpelier
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Drill Bit
Interpretative Labels
In 1938, the statue of Ceres on top of the gold dome of the Vermont State House was removed. The hand from that statue can be seen elsewhere in this case. 87-year-old Dwight Dwinnell, Sergeant-at-Arms of the State House, used these tools to carve a replacement for it based on Mead's original. Dwinnell's Ceres is considered today to be an important piece of folk art, and recently underwent restoration.
Name/Title
Drill Bit
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.108
Description
Metal drill bit that is round with 6 edges and flat top. There is a hole in the top of the bit. The shaft is round and smooth, and the connector is square. The manufacturer's mark reads, "R & T Co. - 5/16 - Made in USA".
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Acquisition
2017.10
Made/Created
1890-1938
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Place
City
Montpelier
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Drill Bit
Interpretative Labels
In 1938, the statue of Ceres on top of the gold dome of the Vermont State House was removed. The hand from that statue can be seen elsewhere in this case. 87-year-old Dwight Dwinnell, Sergeant-at-Arms of the State House, used these tools to carve a replacement for it based on Mead's original. Dwinnell's Ceres is considered today to be an important piece of folk art, and recently underwent restoration.
Name/Title
Drill Bit
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.109
Description
Metal drill bit that is round with 5 edges and a flat top with a hole in the top of the bit. The shaft is round and smooth and the connector is square. The manufacturer's mark (hand cut) reads, "M.J. Daniels Tool Col. - 3/16 - HS" on shaft.
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the original Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Acquisition
2017.10
Made/Created
1890-1938
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Place
City
Montpelier
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Drill Bit
Interpretative Labels
In 1938, the statue of Ceres on top of the gold dome of the Vermont State House was removed. The hand from that statue can be seen elsewhere in this case. 87-year-old Dwight Dwinnell, Sergeant-at-Arms of the State House, used these tools to carve a replacement for it based on Mead's original. Dwinnell's Ceres is considered today to be an important piece of folk art, and recently underwent restoration.
Name/Title
Drill Bit
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.110
Description
Metal drill bit with a pointed tip and square connector. The shaft bears the mark, "HS/No. 2" with a "c" inside a diamond.
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Acquisition
2017.10
Made/Created
1890-1938
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Place
City
Montpelier
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Drill Bit
Interpretative Labels
In 1938, the statue of Ceres on top of the gold dome of the Vermont State House was removed. The hand from that statue can be seen elsewhere in this case. 87-year-old Dwight Dwinnell, Sergeant-at-Arms of the State House, used these tools to carve a replacement for it based on Mead's original. Dwinnell's Ceres is considered today to be an important piece of folk art, and recently underwent restoration.
Name/Title
Drill Bit
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.111
Description
Metal drill bit with a point tip and square connector. The shaft reads, "HS/ 4/0" with a "c" inside a diamond.
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Acquisition
2017.10
Made/Created
1890-1938
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Place
City
Montpelier
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Driving Reigns
Name/Title
Driving Reigns
Entry/Object ID
1953.16ab
Description
Driving reigns consisting of two thick leather straps. At one end the straps double back on themselves, creating a loop. On the other end is a metal buckle.
Acquisition
1953.16
Materials
Leather
Dutch Oven
Interpretative Labels
Pot, circa 1780 Iron Gift of Betty Jackson Anderson The Abijah Wheelock family was the first to settle permanently in Calais. On April 13, 1789, Abijah started on the seven-mile trip from Montpelier to Calais with his wife, Lois, and their six-month old baby. He pulled them and their family belongings on a hand sled over three feet of melting spring snow. The family story says that when they finally arrived in Calais at the end of that day, they cooked their first meal in this iron pot.
Name/Title
Dutch Oven
Entry/Object ID
1988.6.2
Description
Cast iron pot or kettle. The bulbous pot sits on three feet and has a round, circular body. It flares outward at the top. There is a handle consisting of a thick cast iron rod bent into a semi-circle and attached to ears on either side of the pot.
Context
Owned by Abijah Wheelock, the first permanent settler of Calais, Vermont. According to family history, he used this pot to cook their first meal after traveling to Calais from Montpelier.
Acquisition
1988.6
Made/Created
circa 1780
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Iron
Relationships
Person or Organization
Wheelock, Abijah
Place
Town
Calais
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Web Links and URLs
Ear Punch
Name/Title
Ear Punch
Entry/Object ID
2020.30.1a-x
Description
A metal instrument with black handles and rectangular plier ends with a track on one side into which several metal blocks with needles can be attached. The needles form numbers. The needles are pressed against what seems to be a rubber covering. The top is marked, "C.H. Dana Co. Inc. Hyde Park, Vermont".
Use
Used to tattoo the ears of livestock for identification purposes
Context
Made by C.H. Dana Company, Inc., of Hyde Park, Vermont.
Acquisition
2020.30
Made/Created
C. H. Dana Company, Incorporated
Lexicon
Eel Spear
Name/Title
Eel Spear
Entry/Object ID
1958.7
Description
Metal eel spear consisting of a short handle and 7 barbed tines. There are three U-shaped rods inserted through the central shaft to create the tines. Each has two backward-facing barbs. The handle is hollow for securing over a wooden handle.
Use
Used to spear eel through ice during the winter.
Context
Found on the bank of the Connecticut River in Westminster, Vermont, following the 1936 flood.
Acquisition
1958.7
Lexicon
Dimensions
Relationships
Place
Town
Westminster
County
Windham County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Egg Carton
Name/Title
Egg Carton
Entry/Object ID
2023.13.3
Description
Grey cardboard egg carton printed in green and brown with branding and nutritional information. The bottom of the carton is molded with 12 egg-shaped divots, and the top of the carton has 6 oval holes along the center, allowing for a few of any eggs contained within. It opens via a narrow strip hinge across the back, and secures closed with 2 tabs protruding from the base at the front. The top is printed with the company name, "Shadow Cross Farm", the phrase, "GOOD EGGS TO DEAL WITH", and informational copy. The front is printed with contents, governmental certifications, and the company's contact information. The back is printed with a table of nutritional information and a bar code.
Context
Distributed by Shadow Cross Farm of Colchester, Vermont
Acquisition
2023.13
Made/Created
Shadow Cross Farm
2023
Lexicon
Materials
Cardboard
Eggbeater
Name/Title
Eggbeater
Entry/Object ID
1986.28.2
Description
A double-beater hand mixer or egg beater. It is made of stainless steel with a wooden handle that is painted red.
Context
Made by The Edlund Company of Burlington, Vermont
Acquisition
1986.28
Made/Created
Edlund Company
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Steel, Wood
Eggbeater
Name/Title
Eggbeater
Entry/Object ID
1994.16
Description
Metal eggbeater with wooden grip and turning handle. The eggbeater has two whisks or beaters that turn with a cranked central wheel. The beaters have a round shaped with 4 curved steel blades attached to a single post in the center. The drive wheel has a series of openings pierced around the edge. One side of the wheel is stamped with the label, "EDLUND COMPANY / BURLINGTON, VT. / PATENT NO. 1789224 - OTHER PAT. PENDING / MADE IN THE U.S.A."
Context
Made by the Edlund Company in Burlington, Vermont. Given as a wedding shower gift to Marie F. Forehan by her mother in 1949.
Acquisition
1994.16
Made/Created
Edlund Company
1929-1931
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Steel, Wood
Electric Lamp
Name/Title
Electric Lamp
Entry/Object ID
2011.51
Description
Turned wooden electric lamp with metallic blue lacquer. The shaft consists of two round wooden pieces carved to spiral around a central metal post. A small plaque on the base reads, "BUILT BY LUCIEN BOLDUC 1957 SPAULDING HIGH SCHOOL".
Context
Made by Lucien Bolduc at Spaulding High School in Barre, Vermont
Acquisition
2011.51
Made/Created
Artist
Bolduc, Lucien
Bolduc, Lucien
1957
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood, Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Spaulding High School
Electric Lamp
Name/Title
Electric Lamp
Entry/Object ID
1995.49.1a-b
Description
This electrified lamp is made of white glass and features a tiny floral multi-colored design. The glass portions are connected by ormolu mounts. The lamp has a square metal base. The reservoir where the oil was put is securely held into the glass by the electrical cords. The lamp can be turned on and off using a pull chain.
Context
Owned by Wendell Cummings of Montpelier, Vermont.
Acquisition
1995.49
Lexicon
Materials
Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Cummings, Wendell P.
Place
City
Montpelier
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Electric Motor
Name/Title
Electric Motor
Entry/Object ID
1899.1
Description
Magnet wound with cord. It has a pivoting shaft through the center that is crossed at right angles by an arm, which nearly touches the sides of the magnet.
Context
Invented in Montpelier, Vermont by Wareham A. Chase in 1841. Chase was a jeweler in Montpelier and displayed this perpetual motion engine in his window.
Acquisition
1899.1
Made/Created
Artist
Chase, Wareham A. (1817-1911)
1841
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Iron
Elevator Switch
Name/Title
Elevator Switch
Entry/Object ID
1974.8.1
Description
Round elevator switch with the inscription, "OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANY / PATENTED / DATES ON MACHINE". A cut electrical cord extends from on side, and a round wooden handle from the other.
Context
Installed in the Pavilion Hotel in Montpelier, Vermont
Acquisition
1974.8
Made/Created
Otis Elevator Co.
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal
Relationships
,
Ember Carrier
Name/Title
Ember Carrier
Entry/Object ID
1963.35
Description
Small soapstone box. The box is carved from a single piece of soapstone and has no lid.
Use
Used to carry hot coals to an unlit fire in order to get it lit. According to family history, if their fire went out, they would look to the neighbors' chimneys to see whose fire was lit in order to get embers, using this box to carry them back.
Context
Used by the family of Isaac Merriam in Hyde Park, Vermont
Acquisition
1963.35
Made/Created
1848
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Soapstone
Relationships
Person or Organization
Merriam, Isaac
Place
Town
Hyde Park
County
Lamoille County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Embossing Press
Name/Title
Embossing Press
Entry/Object ID
1972.61.2
Description
Iron embossing stamp. The stamp consists of an ear-shaped metal arm spanning between a square base pedestal and a round stamp head. The top press button is stamped into a decorative floral pattern.
Use
Used to stamp the dates into railroad tickets.
Context
Used on the Woodstock Railway
Acquisition
1972.61
Made/Created
19th Century
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Iron
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodstock Railway
Place
Town
Woodstock
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Emery Wheel
Name/Title
Emery Wheel
Entry/Object ID
1939.1
Description
Round emery wheel with a hole in the center.
Use
Used to sharped tools, blades, or cutlery
Context
Made in the factory of Edgar Merrill in West Charleston, Vermont. Said to have been invented by Artemus Willard, but the patent paperwork was conned away from Merrill in Boston.
Acquisition
1939.1
Made/Created
Artist
Willard, Artemus
circa 1868
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Relationships
Person or Organization
Merrill, Edgar
Place
City
Boston
State/Province
Massachusetts
Country
United States of America
Continent
File
Name/Title
File
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.128
Description
Hand metal file, flat with wood & metal handle, red tang and heel. Handle has the name "Troy Best" imprinted. File has "Simonds Mill Smooth, USA" on heel.
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Acquisition
2017.10
Made/Created
Simonds Mill
1890-1938
Lexicon
Dimensions
Materials
Metal, Wood
Relationships
Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Place
Building
Vermont State House
City
Montpelier
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
File
Name/Title
File
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.129
Description
Round metal file with wood handle & silver-tone metal cap into which tang is inserted. It has a slightly tapeered point. Made by Nicholson, U.S.A. Tow deep parallel scratches with a sross scratch between them on handle.
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Acquisition
2017.10
Made/Created
1890-1938
Lexicon
Dimensions
Relationships
Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Place
Building
Vermont State House
City
Montpelier
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
File
Name/Title
File
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.130
Description
Round metal file with wood handle, metal cap into which tang is inserteg; tapered point; handle is tapered in center for a better grip; no manufacturing mark
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Acquisition
2017.10
Made/Created
1890-1938
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal, Wood
Relationships
Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Place
Building
Vermont State House
City
Montpelier
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
File
Name/Title
File
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.131
Description
Round metal file, no handle, slightly tapered point; above tang is imprinted "BAST".
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Acquisition
2017.10
Made/Created
1890-1938
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Place
Building
Vermont State House
City
Montpelier
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
File
Name/Title
File
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.132
Description
Round metal file, no handle. Manufacturing mark on tang, but not fully legible. Starts with an "S..." and made in U.S.A.
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Acquisition
2017.10
Made/Created
1890-1938
Lexicon
Dimensions
Relationships
Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Place
Building
Vermont State House
City
Montpelier
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
File
Name/Title
File
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.133
Description
Pillar metal file with no handle; slightly tapered point; tang shows marking of initials "J. B. S."
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Acquisition
2017.10
Made/Created
1890-1938
Lexicon
Dimensions
Relationships
Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Place
Building
Vermont State House
City
Montpelier
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
File
Name/Title
File
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.134
Description
Triangular metal file, no handle, tapered point. No manufacturer's marks.
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Acquisition
2017.10
Made/Created
1890-1938
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Relationships
Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Place
Building
Vermont State House
City
Montpelier
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
File
Name/Title
File
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.135
Description
Triangular metal file, no handle, point not tapered; overall length = 10 ¼"; no manufacturer's marks.
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Acquisition
2017.10
Made/Created
1890-1938
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Relationships
Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Place
Building
Vermont State House
City
Montpelier
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
File
Name/Title
File
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.136
Description
Triangular metal file, no handle, point slightly tapered; overall length = 7 13/16"; no manufacturer's mark.
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Acquisition
2017.10
Made/Created
1890-1938
Lexicon
Dimensions
Relationships
Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Place
Building
Vermont State House
City
Montpelier
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
File
Name/Title
File
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.137
Description
Triangular metal file, no handle; overall length = 7 5/8" ; three manufacturer's marks on heel, above tang: Nicholson - Made in U.S.A. - Warranted.
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Acquisition
2017.10
Made/Created
1890-1938
Lexicon
Dimensions
Relationships
Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
File
Name/Title
File
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.138
Description
Triangular metal file, no handle, slightly tapered point; overall length = 7 3/8"; no manufacturer's mark.
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Acquisition
2017.10
Made/Created
1890-1938
Lexicon
Dimensions
Relationships
Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
File
Name/Title
File
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.139
Description
Triangular metal file, no handle, point not tapered; overall length = 6 7/8"; mark on tang: "ARCAD."
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Acquisition
2017.10
Made/Created
1890-1938
Lexicon
Dimensions
Relationships
Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
File
Name/Title
File
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.140
Description
Triangular metal file, no handle, slightly tapered point; overall length = 7"; manufacturer's mark on tang: Nicholson - Made in U.S.A. - Warranted.
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Acquisition
2017.10
Made/Created
1890-1938
Lexicon
Dimensions
Materials
Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
File
Name/Title
File
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.141
Description
Triangular file, no handle, slightly tapered point; overall length = 6 5/8"; no manufacturer's mark.
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Acquisition
2017.10
Made/Created
1890-1938
Lexicon
Dimensions
Relationships
Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
File
Name/Title
File
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.142
Description
Triangular file, no handle, slightly tapered point; overall length = 6 9/16"; no manufacturer's mark.
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Acquisition
2017.10
Made/Created
1890-1938
Dimensions
Relationships
Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
File
Name/Title
File
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.143
Description
Triangular file, no handle, point not tapered; overall length = 6 5/16"; no manufacturer's mark.
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Acquisition
2017.10
Made/Created
1890-1938
Lexicon
Dimensions
Relationships
Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
File
Name/Title
File
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.144
Description
Triangular file, no handle, tapered point; overall length = 5 7/8"; three stars stamped into tang, with "OAS-USA" also imprinted on another side of the tang; no heel on this file and tang is only slight tapered with a bend at the end.
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Acquisition
2017.10
Made/Created
1890-1938
Lexicon
Dimensions
Relationships
Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
File
Name/Title
File
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.145
Description
Metal hand file, no handle, slightly tapered, squared off end; overall length = 10 ¼"; has a definite heel; manufacturer's mark on file heel shows an anvil with letters, possibly "PT" or "RT" and below that "CO."
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Acquisition
2017.10
Made/Created
1890-1938
Lexicon
Dimensions
Relationships
Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
File
Name/Title
File
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.146
Description
Metal hand file, no handle, point not tapered but squared off; overall length = 8 7/16"; manufacturer's mark shows a zero above the name Nicholson, on heel.
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Acquisition
2017.10
Made/Created
1890-1938
Lexicon
Dimensions
Relationships
Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
File
Name/Title
File
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.147
Description
Metal hand file, no handle, squared point; overall length = 8 ½"; manufacturer's mark on heel shows a "1" and Nicholson.
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Acquisition
2017.10
Made/Created
1890-1938
Lexicon
Dimensions
Relationships
Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
File
Name/Title
File
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.148
Description
Metal hand file, no handle, squared point; overall length = 8 5/16"; manufacturer's mark on heel shows a "1" and Nicholson.
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Acquisition
2017.10
Made/Created
1890-1938
Lexicon
Dimensions
Relationships
Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
File
Name/Title
File
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.149
Description
Metal hand file, no handle, slightly tapered point; overall length = 5 5/8"; no manufacturer's mark.
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Acquisition
2017.10
Made/Created
1890-1938
Lexicon
Dimensions
Relationships
Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
File
Name/Title
File
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.150
Description
Metal hand file, no handle, point not tapered, squared off; overall length = 6"; manufacturer's mark on heel showing a zero and Nicholson.
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Acquisition
2017.10
Made/Created
1890-1938
Lexicon
Dimensions
Relationships
Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
File
Name/Title
File
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.155
Description
Metal hand file, no handle, broken untampered tang, or possible part of the file itself as it has ridges; square end damaged; length = 7 1/8"; no manufacturer's mark.
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Acquisition
2017.10
Made/Created
1890-1938
Lexicon
Dimensions
Relationships
Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Finial
Name/Title
Finial
Entry/Object ID
1947.6.10i
Description
Metal finial. The finial has a bottom attachment consisting of a threaded bolt hole. It flares outward to create a diamond shape with two curved spikes on the side points and a straight point at the top center.
Acquisition
1947.6
Made/Created
1852
Lexicon
Materials
Iron
Fire Bucket
Name/Title
Fire Bucket
Entry/Object ID
1954.36.19
Description
Leather fire bucket with leather handle. The handle connects to the bucket with heavy-gauge wire rings. The bucket is painted green with a black stenciled label, now illegible.
Acquisition
1954.36
Lexicon
Materials
Leather
Fireplace Shovel
Name/Title
Fireplace Shovel
Entry/Object ID
1965.11
Description
Metal fireplace shovel with a flat blade. There is a lacriform hole in the center of the blade.
Context
Found along the old road between West Dover, Vermont, and West Wardsboro, Vermont
Acquisition
1965.11
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Iron
Relationships
,
Fireplace Tongs
Name/Title
Fireplace Tongs
Entry/Object ID
1964.15.3a
Description
Large iron tongs with circular ends. The connecting end flares outward in a U shape before meeting in a single post that culminates in a round finial.
Use
Used to pick up burning embers from within a fire.
Context
Found in West Hubbardton, Vermont. Believed to have been used by a British encampment there during the Revolutionary War.
Acquisition
1964.15
Made/Created
1806
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Iron
Relationships
Place
Town
Hubbardton
County
Rutland County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Event
American Revolutionary War
Fireplace Tongs
Name/Title
Fireplace Tongs
Entry/Object ID
1953.40.4
Description
Large iron tongs with circular ends. The connecting end flares outward in a U shape before meeting in a single post that culminates in a round finial.
Context
Owned by Enoch Day, Jr., of Ludlow, Vermont
Acquisition
1953.40
Lexicon
Materials
Iron
Relationships
Person or Organization
Day, Enoch, Jr. (1803-1881)
Place
Town
Ludlow
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Fireplace Tongs
Name/Title
Fireplace Tongs
Entry/Object ID
1964.15.3b
Description
Large iron tongs with circular ends. The connecting end flares outward in a U shape before meeting in a single post that culminates in a round finial.
Use
Used to pick up burning embers from within a fire.
Context
Found in West Hubbardton, Vermont. Believed to have been used by a British encampment there during the Revolutionary War.
Acquisition
1964.15
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Iron
Relationships
Person or Organization
St. John, Reuben (1806-1882)
Place
Town
Hubbardton
County
Rutland County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
American Revolutionary War, Battle of Hubbardton
Firkin
Name/Title
Firkin
Entry/Object ID
1954.17.6
Description
White-painted wooden firkin. The firkin is made of narrow wooden board held together with metal straps. There is a U-shaped metal handle.
Acquisition
1954.17
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood, Metal, Paint
Firmer Chisel
Name/Title
Firmer Chisel
Entry/Object ID
1998.36.3
Description
Steel firmer chisel consisting of a large rectangular blade sharpened to a cutting edge on one end. The other end is formed into a rounded handle with a round, nail-like striking edge. It is stamped with the mark, "C. S. CARDWELL / EXTRA / CAST STEEL / PAWLET VT".
Context
Made by Consider Stebbins Bardwell in West Pawlet, Vermont
Acquisition
1998.36
Made/Created
Artist
Bardwell, Consider Stebbins (1807-1885)
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Steel
Fish Spear
Name/Title
Fish Spear
Entry/Object ID
2017.3.20
Description
Wooden fishing spear consisting of a long turned wooden handle culminating in two side wings and central carved spike. The wings are held onto the handle with jute twine, and the spike is inserted into the center of the handle.

Reproduction.
Context
Made by students at Johnson State College for the Lake Champlain Quadricentennial Celebration in 2007.
Acquisition
2017.3
Made/Created
2007
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Wood
Relationships
Person or Organization
Johnson State College
Flail
Name/Title
Flail
Entry/Object ID
1997.41.2
Description
Wooden flail consisting of two round wooden dowel that taper slightly toward one end. The wider ends are connected with a buckled leather strap.
Context
Used by a member of the Taplin family of Corinth, Vermont or a member of the Cunningham family of Bradford, Vermont.
Acquisition
1997.41
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Leather
Relationships
,
Flashbulb
Name/Title
Flashbulb
Entry/Object ID
1999.58.4
Description
Ripped yellow and white box of #5 flashbulbs manufactured by General Electric Co. The package contains only two flashbulbs although it was made to contain four bulbs to be used in a camera flash attachment.
Context
Owned by the Vermont Petroleum Association.
Acquisition
1999.58
Made/Created
General Electric Company
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Cardboard, Metal, Glass
Relationships
Person or Organization
Vermont Petroleum Association
Place
City
Montpelier
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Flashbulb
Name/Title
Flashbulb
Entry/Object ID
1999.58.5
Description
Yellow, blue and white package of four PowerMite M2 flashbulbs manufactured by General Electric. One side of the package has some advice on distances for shooting photos. The other side has warnings and notes that the bulbs were manufactured in Cleveland, Ohio.
Context
Owned by the Vermont Petroleum Association.
Acquisition
1999.58
Made/Created
General Electric Company
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Cardboard, Metal, Glass
Relationships
Person or Organization
Vermont Petroleum Association
Place
City
Montpelier
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Flashbulb
Name/Title
Flashbulb
Entry/Object ID
1999.58.6
Description
A yellow, blue and white package of camera flashbulbs manufactured by General Electric. The package says it contains PowerMite M2 size bulbs and was made for four. There are two bulbs of this type in this package. A third, different kind of bulb was also stored in this package.
Context
Owned by the Vermont Petroleum Association.
Acquisition
1999.58
Made/Created
General Electric Company
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Cardboard, Metal, Glass
Relationships
Person or Organization
Vermont Petroleum Association
Place
City
Montpelier
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Flashbulb
Name/Title
Flashbulb
Entry/Object ID
1999.58.3
Description
Yellow and white cardboard container with four camera flashbulbs made by General Electric Co. The package says these are #5 size bulbs. One side of the packaging lists shooting distance suggestions and a warning about potential hazards. The bulbs were made in the U.S.A. The bulbs have the G.E. logo on them in red.
Context
Owned by the Vermont Petroleum Association.
Acquisition
1999.58
Made/Created
General Electric Company
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Cardboard, Glass, Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Vermont Petroleum Association
Place
City
Montpelier
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Flatware Tray
Name/Title
Flatware Tray
Entry/Object ID
1960.74.2
Description
Rectangular wooden flatware tray with flared sides. The tray is separated into two sections by a central divider with a turned wooden handle at the center top.
Acquisition
1960.74
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood
Flint
Name/Title
Flint
Entry/Object ID
1935.4.2a-c
Description
Leather wallet with an arrowhead-shaped flint and c-shaped iron striker.
Use
Used to start fires
Context
Owned by Jehiel Johns, the first settler of Huntington, Vermont
Acquisition
1935.4
Made/Created
1786
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Leather, Iron, Flint
Relationships
Person or Organization
Johns, Jehiel
Place
Town
Huntington
County
Chittenden County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Flour Bag
Name/Title
Flour Bag
Entry/Object ID
2020.27.1
Description
Zip-top plastic bag. The bag is red and white with the label, "UNBLEACHED ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR". It has a large label showing a crusader surrounded by the inscription, "King Arthur Flour". The back of the bag is printed with nutritional information and a note saying, "During these unprecedented times, and as we work to restock stores around the country, we're finding new ways to supply you with flour so that you can keep baking. To help bridge the gap until stores are restocked nationwide, we're offering this 3lb. bag of flour for a limited time."
Context
Made by King Arthur Flour as a response to nation-wide flour shortages at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Acquisition
2020.27
Made/Created
King Arthur Baking Company
2020
Lexicon
Relationships
Event
Covid-19 Pandemic
Fluting Iron
Name/Title
Fluting Iron
Entry/Object ID
1954.1.19a-b
Description
2-part fluting iron consisting of a handheld, curved top, and a straight base. The pieces fit together with raised, parallel lines. The handheld portion has a raise handle molded with the word "GENEVA, ILL". The top of the curved portion reads, "GENEVA HAND FLUTER / PAT. APL'D FOR". The bottom of the base reads, "HEAT THIS & PAT'D 1866".
Use
Used to press decorative flutes into fabric.
Context
Owned by a member of the Dewey family in Montpelier, Vermont
Acquisition
1954.1
Made/Created
W. H. Howell Company
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Iron
Web Links and URLs
Fluting Iron
Name/Title
Fluting Iron
Entry/Object ID
1952.40.6a-c
Description
Half of a fluting iron consisting of a metal plate molded with raised parallel lines across one face. There is a rectangular hole on one side for attaching a hinge.
Use
Used to press decorative flutes into fabric.
Acquisition
1952.40
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal
Fly Catcher
Name/Title
Fly Catcher
Entry/Object ID
1963.43.2
Description
Fly catcher made of metal wire screen shaped into a dome. There is a metal ring as the base, and a second, wider metal ring at the center. There is a large cut along the top.
Acquisition
1963.43
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal
Relationships
Place
City
Barre City
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Fly Catcher
Name/Title
Fly Catcher
Entry/Object ID
1977.30
Description
Cylindrical metal tube with a paper label that reads, "Fly-Catcher / Aeroxon / with Thumb Tack", along with patent and manufacturer information.
Acquisition
1977.30
Made/Created
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Fly Swatter
Name/Title
Fly Swatter
Entry/Object ID
2006.25.3
Description
Green plastic fly swatter, with black print on the handle that reads "Ormsby's Television & Appliance Co., Inc. Home of Name Brands - Barre, Vt. - 476-6644".
Context
Produced to advertise Ormsby's Television & Appliance Company, Inc, in Barre, Vermont
Acquisition
2006.25
Made/Created
1980
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Plastic
Relationships
Person or Organization
Ormsby's Television & Appliance Co., Inc.
Place
City
Barre City
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Fly Swatter
Name/Title
Fly Swatter
Entry/Object ID
2014.60.880
Description
Light blue plastic fly swatter. The handle is printed with the label, "ORMSBY'S TELEVISION & APPLIANCE CO., INC. Home Of Name Brands - Barre, Vt. - 476-6644".
Context
Distributed as an advertisement for Ormsby's Television & Appliance Company, Inc. in Barre, Vermont
Acquisition
2014.60
Made/Created
1980-1988
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Plastic
Relationships
Person or Organization
Ormsby's Television & Appliance Co., Inc.
Place
City
Barre City
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Flywheel
Name/Title
Flywheel
Entry/Object ID
2023.19.1
Description
Round wooden flywheel. The wheel is formed from concentric circles, with the center being more inset than the outer circles. There are three stamped metal ID plates with product numbers stamped into them.
Context
Used by Fellows Gear Shaper Company in North Springfield, Vermont.
Acquisition
2023.19
Made/Created
Fellows Gear Shaper Company
Lexicon
Materials
Mahogany
Folding Rule
Name/Title
Folding Rule
Entry/Object ID
1962.23.6
Description
Brass and wood folding ruler. The ruler hinges open with one end telescoping outward with a perpendicular bar on the end. It is marked, "Rule & Bevel Co. New Britain, Conn, USA."
Acquisition
1962.23
Made/Created
Rule & Bevel Co.
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal, Wood
Folding Rule
Name/Title
Folding Rule
Entry/Object ID
1975.494.4
Description
Bi-folding ruler. Each half is 12-inches long with brass ends and joint. Demarcations are 1/8" along one edge, 1/16" the other.
Context
Made in Brattleboro, Vermont
Acquisition
1975.494
Made/Created
1830-1870
Lexicon
Dimensions
Materials
Wood, Brass
Folding Ruler
Interpretative Labels
In 1938, the statue of Ceres on top of the gold dome of the Vermont State House was removed. The hand from that statue can be seen elsewhere in this case. 87-year-old Dwight Dwinnell, Sergeant-at-Arms of the State House, used these tools to carve a replacement for it based on Mead's original. Dwinnell's Ceres is considered today to be an important piece of folk art, and recently underwent restoration.
Name/Title
Folding Ruler
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.99
Description
Folding ruler (or rule) made of brass-mounted boxwood with a brass knuckle hinge and an arch joint. There are four sections when open. The markings are only on hte wood, not the brass. There are small brass pins to keep the ruler together when folded. The manufacturer's mark reads "W. & L. E. Gurley."
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Acquisition
2017.10
Made/Created
W. & L. E. Gurley
1890-1938
Lexicon
Dimensions
Materials
Boxwood, Brass
Relationships
Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Place
City
Montpelier
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Folding Ruler
Interpretative Labels
In 1938, the statue of Ceres on top of the gold dome of the Vermont State House was removed. The hand from that statue can be seen elsewhere in this case. 87-year-old Dwight Dwinnell, Sergeant-at-Arms of the State House, used these tools to carve a replacement for it based on Mead's original. Dwinnell's Ceres is considered today to be an important piece of folk art, and recently underwent restoration.
Name/Title
Folding Ruler
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.98
Description
Folding ruler (or rule) of brass-mounted boxwood with a brass knuckle hinge and a square joint. It consists of 4 sections when open. The markings, both numerical and alphabetical, run on the wood as well as the brass, including on the edges, with depth measurements. There are small brass pins to keep the ruler together when folded. The manufacturer's mark reads, "W. & L. E. Gurley."
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Acquisition
2017.10
Made/Created
W. & L. E. Gurley
1890-1938
Lexicon
Dimensions
Materials
Boxwood, Brass
Relationships
Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Place
City
Montpelier
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Folding Ruler
Interpretative Labels
In 1938, the statue of Ceres on top of the gold dome of the Vermont State House was removed. The hand from that statue can be seen elsewhere in this case. 87-year-old Dwight Dwinnell, Sergeant-at-Arms of the State House, used these tools to carve a replacement for it based on Mead's original. Dwinnell's Ceres is considered today to be an important piece of folk art, and recently underwent restoration.
Name/Title
Folding Ruler
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.100
Description
Two-fold wooden ruler (or rule) with brass slide and knuckle hinge. There is a single brass pin to keep the ruler together when folded.
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Acquisition
2017.10
Made/Created
1890-1938
Lexicon
Dimensions
Materials
Wood, Brass
Relationships
Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Place
City
Montpelier
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
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Food Chopper
Name/Title
Food Chopper
Entry/Object ID
1957.2.27
Description
Meat and food chopper with a wooden handle and curved blade. The turned wooden handle is attached to the metal portion at the center. It sits parallel to the blade.
Acquisition
1957.2
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Materials
Wood, Steel
Food Chopper
Name/Title
Food Chopper
Entry/Object ID
1951.39
Description
Meat and food chopper with a wooden handle and curved blade. The turned wooden handle is attached to the metal portion at the center. It sits parallel to the blade.
Context
Owned by Sarah Bradley in Fairfield, Vermont
Acquisition
1951.39
Made/Created
circa 1820
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood, Steel
Relationships
Person or Organization
Bradley, Sarah (1804-1896)
Food Chopper
Name/Title
Food Chopper
Entry/Object ID
1953.40.13
Description
Meat and food chopper with a wooden handle and curved blade. The turned wooden handle is attached to the metal portion at the center. It sits parallel to the blade.
Context
Used in Ludlow, Vermont
Acquisition
1953.40
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood, Iron
Relationships
Place
Town
Ludlow
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Food Cover
Name/Title
Food Cover
Entry/Object ID
1963.19.3
Description
Dome-shaped food cover made of wire screen. There is a turned wooden knob at the center top.
Acquisition
1963.19
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Dimensions
Food Mold
Name/Title
Food Mold
Entry/Object ID
1946.16.3
Description
Iron food mold consisting of 9 cushion-shaped molds attached corner-to-side to form a single piece. The outside of the molds are marked with two-to-three letters per individual mold that together read, "MRS HILTON CHESTER VERMONT." The back half of the mold is missing.
Context
Owned by Mrs. Hilton Chester in Vermont
Acquisition
1946.16
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Iron
Food Storage Cannister
Name/Title
Food Storage Cannister
Entry/Object ID
2014.52.25
Description
Metal food storage canister in the shape of a bus. The canister and lid are printed in bright colors to show a tour bus wrapped with the words, "BEN & JERRY'S / NEW VAUDEVILLE / LIGHT CIRCUS". There are clowns, a ringleader, and a bus driver printed in the windows of the bus, and large arms reaching up the sides from beneath. There are 3 wheels attached to either long side of the canister, allowing it to be rolled. The license plate reads, "LICNLAF" [lick 'n' laugh].
Context
Produced both as a retail container for ice cream and to promote the Ben & Jerry's New Vaudeville Light Circus Bus, which traveled the country promoting Ben & Jerry's ice cream at music festivals.
Acquisition
2014.52
Made/Created
Ben & Jerry's Homemade Holdings, Inc.
circa 1990
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Tin
Relationships
Place
Town
Waterbury
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Foot Warmer
Name/Title
Foot Warmer
Entry/Object ID
1951.7
Description
Foot warmer consisting of a wooden frame and punched tin sides. The wooden frame has a square top and bottom connected with turned wooden columns at each corner. The columns are painted gold. Inside the frame is a punched tin box. The punches are in the shape of a circle with a heart in the center and hearts in the corners. There are two eye rings on the top for attaching a wire handle.
Use
When filled with coals or hot ashes, the box could act as a small, portable heater.
Acquisition
1951.7
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal, Wood
Foot Warmer
Name/Title
Foot Warmer
Entry/Object ID
1922.2.1a-b
Description
Wooden foot warmer with metal insert. The warmer is a red-painted wooden box with holes drilled into the top (and two large splits). A wire handle attaches to either side. Inside the box is a metal dish above a flat sheet of metal.
Acquisition
1922.2
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood, Metal
Foot Warmer
Name/Title
Foot Warmer
Entry/Object ID
1934.3
Description
Punched metal footwarmer. The sides are punched with holes in circular designs as wells as diamond shaped that do not pierce through the metal. One side opens outward and has a looped wire handle. The wooden frame and bail are now missing.
Use
Filled with hot coals, this could be used as a small, portable heater.
Context
Used by Mary Barrett Crane in Townshend, Vermont
Acquisition
1934.3
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Crane, Mary Barrett (1821-1860)
Place
Town
Townshend
County
Windham County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Foot Warmer
Name/Title
Foot Warmer
Entry/Object ID
1947.6.8a
Description
Foot warmer consisting of a wooden frame and punched tin sides. The wooden frame has a square top and bottom connected with turned wooden columns at each corner. Inside the frame is a punched tin box. the punches are in the shape of a circle with a cross through the center and 5-pointed stars in each quadrant. There is a U-shaped wire handle across the top.
Context
Owned by John Barrett of Grafton, Vermont. Barrett served in the Vermont Senate and owned a shop in Grafton.
Acquisition
1947.6
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Relationships
Person or Organization
Barrett, John (1776-1856)
Place
Town
Grafton
County
Windham County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Foot Warmer
Name/Title
Foot Warmer
Entry/Object ID
1957.3.23
Description
Foot warmer consisting of a wooden frame and punched tin sides. The wooden frame has a square top and bottom connected with turned wooden columns at each corner. The columns are painted red. Inside the frame is a punched tin box. The punches are in the shape of a circle with a heart in the center. There is a wire handle across the top.
Use
When filled with coals or hot ashes, the box could act as a small, portable heater.
Acquisition
1957.3
Lexicon
Dimensions
Foot Warmer
Name/Title
Foot Warmer
Entry/Object ID
1947.8.14
Description
Foot warmer consisting of a wooden frame and punched tin sides. The wooden frame has a square top and bottom connected with turned wooden columns at each corner. Inside the frame is a punched tin box. the punches are in the shape of a circle with a heart in the center. There is a U-shaped wire handle across the top.
Acquisition
1947.8
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood, Tin
Fragments
Interpretative Labels
In 1938, the statue of Ceres on top of the gold dome of the Vermont State House was removed. The hand from that statue can be seen elsewhere in this case. 87-year-old Dwight Dwinnell, Sergeant-at-Arms of the State House, used these tools to carve a replacement for it based on Mead's original. Dwinnell's Ceres is considered today to be an important piece of folk art, and recently underwent restoration.
Name/Title
Fragments
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.121a-d
Description
Four metal fragments. Two appear to be small wedges, one is S-shaped, and one has ridges.
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Acquisition
2017.10
Made/Created
1890-1938
Materials
Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Place
City
Montpelier
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Froe
Name/Title
Froe
Entry/Object ID
1959.53.5
Description
Froe consisting of a curved metal blade set perpendicularly onto a short, turned wooden handle.
Acquisition
1959.53
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Froe
Name/Title
Froe
Entry/Object ID
1947.2.3
Description
Shingle froe consisting of a thick metal blade set perpendicularly onto a short, round wooden handle.
Context
Owned by Alfred Wheelock of Plymouth, Vermont
Acquisition
1947.2
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Relationships
Place
Town
Plymouth
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Fruit Peeler
Name/Title
Fruit Peeler
Entry/Object ID
1957.33b
Description
Fruit or vegetable peeler consisting of a razor blade attached to a turned wooden handle.
Acquisition
1957.33
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood, Metal
Garment Bag
Name/Title
Garment Bag
Entry/Object ID
1986.43.5
Description
Blue-and-green plaid printed plastic garment bag. It has a metal zipper down the center front, and there is a clear plastic window on the right. Printed in gold is the label, "NATES INC. Vermont's Largest Men's Clothier" with an outline map of the state of Vermont.
Acquisition
1986.43
Made/Created
1975-1985
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Plastic, Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Nate's Inc.
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Garment Rack
Name/Title
Garment Rack
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.75a-x
Description
Clothing rack set in the shape of a fawn. The rack is disassembled, but includes a head, two ears, a long neck, a body, a tail, and three long legs. The pieces are in the original box and accompanied by the assembly instructions. The box is printed with the label, "#303 FAWN TRAINING CLOTHES RACK NEWTON AND THOMPSON, INC. BRANDON, VERMONT / BLUE".
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Acquisition
2020.22
Made/Created
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
circa 1950-circa 1970
Lexicon
Materials
Wood
Gear Cutter
Name/Title
Gear Cutter
Entry/Object ID
2023.19.4a-c
Description
Small metal gear cutter. It is round with 24 spokes around the outside. It is accompanied by a circular tin case that is printed with an illustration of a machine and the words, "ORIGINAL GEAR SHAPER CUTTER / THE FELLOWS GEAR SHAPER CO. SPRINGFIELD, VERMONT, U.S.A." There are several strips of heavy cardboard around the interior edge of the case to make the cavity smaller.
Context
Used by Fellows Gear Shaper Company in North Springfield, Vermont.
Acquisition
2023.19
Made/Created
Fellows Gear Shaper Company
Lexicon
Materials
Metal
Glass Plate Negative
Name/Title
Glass Plate Negative
Entry/Object ID
2020.4.3a-f
Description
6 glass plate negatives in their sleeves, presumably undeveloped. Each sleeve consists of a wooden frame with a leather hinge on the bottom, similar to a bookbinding. The center part of one side is black-dyed wood or cardstock, while the other is black mica. The mica side attaches to a wooden handle that spans the width of the frame in order to be pulled up to expose the glass plate to light. The handle is held in place by a t-pin to prevent accidental exposure. The pin can be twisted when the user is ready to expose the plates. The top of either side of each frame is marked in pencil with "Portrait No. " and numbered 1-12. The inscription, "ROCHESTER OPTICAL CO./ROCHESTER, N.Y." is pressed into the side of each frame.
Context
Used by George R. Bosworth in Berlin, VT
Acquisition
2020.4
Made/Created
Rochester Optical & Camera Company
1890-1915
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood, Metal, Mica, Glass
Relationships
Person or Organization
Bosworth, George Ranney (1868-1915)
Place
Town
Berlin
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Glass Plate Negatives
Name/Title
Glass Plate Negatives
Entry/Object ID
2020.4.19a-f
Description
Sheaths (6) for glass plate negatives. Each sheath consists of a black metal rectangle with the edges folded in. They each bear the inscription "No. 3/EASTMAN FILM/SHEATH/5 X 7/MADE IN U.S.A./BY/EASTMAN KODAK CO./ROCHESTER, N. Y./PATENTED IN U. S. A./MAY 11, 1915."
Context
Used by George R. Bosworth in Berlin, VT
Acquisition
2020.4
Made/Created
Eastman Kodak Co.
1915
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Bosworth, George Ranney (1868-1915)
Place
Town
Berlin
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Glove Box
Name/Title
Glove Box
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.76
Description
An intricately carved wooden box with a key. A previous display label says it is a glove box from the orphanage of the Trinitarian Nuns of Lyon. The carving is of vines, with a cross on the lid. It is lined with red velvet.
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Acquisition
1964.63
Lexicon
Dimensions
Materials
Wood, Silk
Relationships
Person or Organization
Merci Train
Place
Country
France
Continent
Glove Stretcher
Name/Title
Glove Stretcher
Entry/Object ID
1992.40.1
Description
Wooden glove stretcher, consisting of two arms hinged together at the center. The hinge is fitted with a spring to hold the stretcher closed. It opens when is the two handles are squeezed together.
Context
Likely owned by Isaranda Frances Sanborn of Proctor, Vermont.
Acquisition
1992.40
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood, Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Sanborn, Isaranda Frances (1890-1985)
Place
Town
Proctor
County
Rutland County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Glove Stretcher
Name/Title
Glove Stretcher
Entry/Object ID
2007.56
Description
Bone glove stretcher consisting of two arms attached at the center by a hinge. The arms sit together on one side of the hinge, flaring outward into handles on the other side. The handle side is carved to culminate in round knobs. When the handles are squeezed together, the other ends of the arms separate apart.
Acquisition
2007.56
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Ivory, Bone
Gluepot
Name/Title
Gluepot
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.107a-b
Description
Metal gluepot consisting of inner and outer sections. The inner section lifts out of the larger put with a wire handle. The larger pot is molded with the label, "000".
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Acquisition
2020.22
Made/Created
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
Lexicon
Goggles
Name/Title
Goggles
Entry/Object ID
1967.118.4
Description
Safety goggles consisting of oval, clear glass lenses surrounded by shaped, metal mesh cage-like frames. Each lens is framed separately and connected with a bridge made of thick, twisted twine. They secure to the wearer's head with a length of elastic attached to the outer point of each frame.
Context
Found on the John Morrill Farm in Marsheifld, Vermont
Acquisition
1967.118
Lexicon
Materials
Metal, Glass, Elastic
Relationships
Place
Town
Marshfield
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Goggles
Name/Title
Goggles
Entry/Object ID
1962.65.5
Description
Safety goggles consisting of two round clear glass lenses set into a black leather frame, or mask. The lenses are set within metal mounts, allowing them to sit proud of the leather. The leather is in the shape of an eye mask, with a triangular cutout in the center, allowing for the wearer's nose. The goggles secure to the wearer's head ties that secure to eyelets at either end of the frame.
Context
Worn by a member of the Baker or Goff families of Richford, Vermont
Acquisition
1962.65
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Leather, Glass, Metal
Relationships
Place
Town
Richford
County
Franklin County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Gold Leaf
Interpretative Labels
In 1938, the statue of Ceres on top of the gold dome of the Vermont State House was removed. The hand from that statue can be seen elsewhere in this case. 87-year-old Dwight Dwinnell, Sergeant-at-Arms of the State House, used these tools to carve a replacement for it based on Mead's original. Dwinnell's Ceres is considered today to be an important piece of folk art, and recently underwent restoration.
Name/Title
Gold Leaf
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.122
Description
Blue paper packet of gold leaf, which has turned mostly to powder.
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Acquisition
2017.10
Made/Created
1890-1938
Lexicon
Materials
Gold, Paper
Relationships
Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Place
City
Montpelier
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Gouge
Name/Title
Gouge
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.591
Description
Ground stone gouge.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Gouge
Name/Title
Gouge
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.249
Description
Ground stone gouge made of black chert. The surface is completely ground and polished, and there are grinding marks still visible. The distal end is ground to a sharp blade edge. There is a groove that runs the full length of the body, becoming more constricted and rounded at the proximal end and flaring outward at the distal end.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Cornwall, Vermont
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Place
Town
Cornwall
County
Addison County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Gouge
Name/Title
Gouge
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.592
Description
Ground stone gouge.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Gouge
Name/Title
Gouge
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.211
Description
Ground stone gouge made of Hornfelds. The surface is completely ground. The distal blade and Sharp and polished. There is a groove spanning one quarter the length of the artifact.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
,
Gouge
Name/Title
Gouge
Entry/Object ID
1975.103.1
Description
Gound stone gouge.
Context
Likely collected near Vernon, Vermont
Acquisition
1975.103
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Place
Town
Vernon
County
Windham County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Gouge
Name/Title
Gouge
Entry/Object ID
1975.334
Description
Ground stone gouge.
Context
Collected in Swanton, Vermont
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Place
Town
Swanton
County
Franklin County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Gouge
Name/Title
Gouge
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.645
Description
Ground stone gouge.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
,
Gouge
Name/Title
Gouge
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.666
Description
Ground stone gouge.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock at Bristol Pond
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Place
County
Addison County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Gouge
Name/Title
Gouge
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.344
Description
Ground stone gouge made of hornfels. It has a pecked surface. The proximal end is flat and at an angle. The distal end is ground and polished to a sharp blade. There is a groove along one side that is ground and polished.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock at Bristol Pond
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Place
County
Addison County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Gouge
Name/Title
Gouge
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.646
Description
Ground stone gouge.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
,
Gouge
Name/Title
Gouge
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.212
Description
Ground stone gouge made of hornfels. The entire surface is pecked. The distal blade end is ground and polished. There is a shallow groove on one side.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
,
Gouge
Name/Title
Gouge
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.198
Description
Ground stone gouge made of hornfels. The surface is completely ground and still shows grinding striations. It is unpolished. The proximal end is slightly chipped, possibly from use. The distal end is slightly chipped but shows little signs of use. There is a deep groove running the full length of the object.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
,
Gouge
Name/Title
Gouge
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.190
Description
Ground stone gouge made of hornfels. It is completely ground and polished. One and is very sharp with no visual signs of use. The other end is very battered and chipped. There is a shallow groove on one side.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
Materials
Stone
Hornsfeld
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
,
Gouge
Name/Title
Gouge
Entry/Object ID
1975.340
Description
Ground stone gouge.
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Gouge
Name/Title
Gouge
Entry/Object ID
1975.104.1
Description
Gound stone gouge.
Acquisition
1975.104
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Gouge
Name/Title
Gouge
Entry/Object ID
1975.387
Description
Gound stone gouge.
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Gouge
Name/Title
Gouge
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.118
Description
Chipped stone tool made from a naturally rectangular stone. Three edges are chipped to thin them.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Crown Point, New York
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
Materials
Sandstone
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Place
City
Crown Point
State/Province
New York
Country
United States of America
Continent
Gouge
Name/Title
Gouge
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.647
Description
Ground stone gouge.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
,
Gouge
Name/Title
Gouge
Entry/Object ID
1975.104.2
Description
Gound stone gouge.
Acquisition
1975.104
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Gouge
Name/Title
Gouge
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.345
Description
Ground stone gouge made of slate. It has a pecked surface. The proximal end curves outward. The distal end is ground and polished to a sharp blade. There is a groove along one side that is slightly ground.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock at Bristol Pond
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Place
County
Addison County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Gouge
Name/Title
Gouge
Entry/Object ID
1954.283.110
Description
Ground stone gouge.
Context
Collected by Emma P. Sampson in Orleans County, Vermont
Acquisition
1954.283
Ethnography
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Person or Organization
Sampson, Emma P. Merrill (1865-1953)
Place
County
Orleans County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Gouge
Name/Title
Gouge
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.191
Description
Gray ground stone gouge. The surface is pecked except for a groove on one side that is ground and polished. One side is ground into a blade. Both ends show evidence of use.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
Materials
Sandstone
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
,
Gouge
Name/Title
Gouge
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.589
Description
Ground stone gouge.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Gouge
Name/Title
Gouge
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.213
Description
Ground stone gouge made of hornfels. The surface is pecked. One side is ground. The blade end is polished, and the blade is curved.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
,
Gouge
Name/Title
Gouge
Entry/Object ID
1975.104.4
Description
Gound stone gouge.
Acquisition
1975.104
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Gouge
Name/Title
Gouge
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.253
Description
Ground stone gouge. The proximal side is roughly chipped. The distal edge is ground to a blade and polished to a sharp edge that shows little visible signs of use. There is a very shallow groove on one side of the body that is polished.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock near the Lemon Fair River
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
,
Gouge
Name/Title
Gouge
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.590
Description
Ground stone gouge.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Gouge
Name/Title
Gouge
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.231
Description
Ground stone gouge made of hornfels. The surface is pecked. The proximal end is ground on one corner, and the other corner is chipped, possibly from use. The distal end is ground and polished and is very chipped. There is a groove on one side that is ground and polished.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Cornwall, Vermont
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Place
Town
Cornwall
County
Addison County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Gouge
Name/Title
Gouge
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.192
Description
Groundstone gouge made of hornfels. The entire surface is polished, and there are chipping marks in some places. The blade end is sharp and slightly chipped along the fault line in the matrix. The other end looks abraded. There is a very shallow groove.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
Materials
Sandstone
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
,
Gouge
Name/Title
Gouge
Entry/Object ID
1975.104.5
Description
Gound stone gouge.
Acquisition
1975.104
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Gouge
Name/Title
Gouge
Entry/Object ID
1954.283.60
Description
Ground stone gouge. It has a pecked surface. One end has shallow grooves and is polished. The opposite end has 5 deeply incised lines.
Context
Collected by Emma P. Sampson in Caledonia County, Vermont
Acquisition
1954.283
Ethnography
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Person or Organization
Sampson, Emma P. Merrill (1865-1953)
Place
County
Caledonia County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Griddle
Name/Title
Griddle
Entry/Object ID
1955.30.1
Description
Metal tray formed to fit over two stove burners. The short edges are rounded with stationary handles.
Acquisition
1955.30
Lexicon
Materials
Iron
Hair Dryer
Interpretative Labels
Hair Dryer, 1950-1960 Standard Products Corp. Whitman, MA Metal Gift of Olive Romerio Franzi, 2008.59.5ab Some innovations are no less important because they are small and highly personal. The hair dryer was invented in France in the 1890s, and became available for personal purchase in the 1920s. By the 1950s and 1960s, two major changes had greatly improved the tool: using plastic for the casing, making it lighter and easier to hold up for the necessary time, and an improved electrical motor, making it heat up faster and more efficiently. Millions of American women entered the workforce during World War II, and many of them never left, continuing to make gains through the second half of the 20th century. With that rising tide of women’s participation in the economy and the business life of America came the need for less expensive, more accessible beauty products, of which the hair dryer was one. This hair dryer, the “Handy Hannah” model, was made out of metal, but had other improvements: it was one of the first to introduce a heat control mechanism. It was especially popular during the 1950s, and belonged to a woman in Montpelier whose career spanned five decades with Green Mountain Power.
Name/Title
Hair Dryer
Entry/Object ID
2008.59.5a-b
Description
Blue metal electric hair dryer on a stand. Dryer removes from the stand to become a hand-held model. There are two switches, one for ON/OFF and one for HOT/COLD. A metal plate attached to the hand-held piece identifies this as a HANDY-HANNAH electric Hair dryer from the Standard Products Corp, Whitman, Mass. It states 215 watts - 110 - 20 volts, A.C. only, 50-60 cycles, Cat No. 595. It also has the UL symbol. The handle is a light colored wood. The electric cord is blue.

a= dryer
b=stand
Acquisition
2008.59
Made/Created
Standard Products Corporation
1950-1960
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal, Wood
Relationships
Place
City
Montpelier
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Hair Sieve
Name/Title
Hair Sieve
Entry/Object ID
1957.1.89
Description
Sieve with a horsehair mesh and bentwood frame.
Acquisition
1957.1
Lexicon
Hammer
Name/Title
Hammer
Entry/Object ID
1953.32.6
Description
Tiny hammer consisting of a metal dumbbell-shaped head and turned wooden handle.
Context
Made by Hall Manufacturing Co. in Roxbury, Vermont
Acquisition
1953.32
Made/Created
Hall Manufacturing Company
Lexicon
Materials
Wood, Metal
Hammer
Name/Title
Hammer
Entry/Object ID
1972.36.1c
Description
Hammer consisting of a metal head with roughly carved wooden handle.
Context
Used by Arthur Loomis in Burlington, Vermont
Acquisition
1972.36
Made/Created
circa 1780
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood, Iron
Relationships
Person or Organization
Loomis, Arthur
Place
City
Burlington
County
Chittenden County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Hammer
Name/Title
Hammer
Entry/Object ID
1982.35.1
Description
Pneumatic hammer. The hammer is a round, hollow tube of metal with a large hole in one end and a protruding nut on the other.
Context
Used by Vincent Illuzzi in Barre, Vermont.
Acquisition
1982.35
Made/Created
Dallett Co.
1930-1940
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Illuzzi, Vincent (1920-2013)
Place
City
Barre City
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Hammerstone
Name/Title
Hammerstone
Entry/Object ID
1975.365
Description
Utilized, unworked stone hammerstone.
Context
Collected in Ferrisburg, Vermont
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Place
Town
Ferrisburg
County
Addison County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Hammerstone
Name/Title
Hammerstone
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.208
Description
Unworked stone.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County.
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
,
Hammerstone
Name/Title
Hammerstone
Entry/Object ID
1975.359
Description
Utilized, pecked or unworked stone hammerstone.
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Hammerstone
Name/Title
Hammerstone
Entry/Object ID
1975.351
Description
Utilized, unworked stone hammerstone.
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Hammerstone
Name/Title
Hammerstone
Entry/Object ID
1975.447
Description
Unworked, utilized hammerstone.
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Hammerstone
Name/Title
Hammerstone
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.205
Description
Unworked stone.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County.
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
,
Hammerstone
Name/Title
Hammerstone
Entry/Object ID
1975.360
Description
Utilized, unworked stone hammerstone.
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Hammerstone
Name/Title
Hammerstone
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.230
Description
Utilized, unworked stone. This hammerstone is made of quartzite and has abraded edges.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Cornwall, Vermont
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Place
Town
Cornwall
County
Addison County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Hammerstone
Name/Title
Hammerstone
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.660
Description
Chipped stone hammerstone.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County.
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
Lexicon
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
,
Hammerstone
Name/Title
Hammerstone
Entry/Object ID
1975.366
Description
Utilized, unworked stone hammerstone.
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Hammerstone
Name/Title
Hammerstone
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.594
Description
Unworked stone hammerstone. It shows heavy use on two edges, and light use on the other two edges.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
Lexicon
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Hammerstone
Name/Title
Hammerstone
Entry/Object ID
1975.361
Description
Utilized, unworked stone hammerstone.
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Hammerstone
Name/Title
Hammerstone
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.204
Description
Unworked stone.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County.
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
,
Hammerstone
Name/Title
Hammerstone
Entry/Object ID
1975.452
Description
Unworked, utilized hammerstone.
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Hammerstone
Name/Title
Hammerstone
Entry/Object ID
1975.367
Description
Utilized, unworked stone hammerstone.
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Hammerstone
Name/Title
Hammerstone
Entry/Object ID
1975.368
Description
Utilized, unworked stone hammerstone.
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Hammerstone
Name/Title
Hammerstone
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.206
Description
Unworked stone.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County.
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
,
Hammerstone
Name/Title
Hammerstone
Entry/Object ID
1975.369
Description
Utilized, unworked stone hammerstone.
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Hammerstone
Name/Title
Hammerstone
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.202
Description
Unworked stone.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County.
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
,
Hammerstone
Name/Title
Hammerstone
Entry/Object ID
1975.362
Description
Utilized, unworked stone hammerstone. There is a paper label glued to the stone that reads, "Found among Indian relics on a stoneless clay ridge."
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Hammerstone
Name/Title
Hammerstone
Entry/Object ID
1975.370
Description
Utilized, unworked stone hammerstone.
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Hammerstone
Name/Title
Hammerstone
Entry/Object ID
1969.5.7
Description
Ground stone hammerstone.
Context
Found on Mount Independence in Orwell, Vermont
Acquisition
1969.5
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Place
Building
Mount Independence
Town
Orwell
County
Addison County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Hammerstone
Name/Title
Hammerstone
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.207
Description
Unworked stone.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County.
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
,
Hammerstone
Name/Title
Hammerstone
Entry/Object ID
1975.353
Description
Utilized, unworked stone hammerstone.
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Hammerstone
Name/Title
Hammerstone
Entry/Object ID
1975.373
Description
Utilized, unworked stone hammerstone.
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Hammerstone
Name/Title
Hammerstone
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.379
Description
Utilized, unworked stone. This hammerstone is made of quartzite and has abraded edges.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock at Bristol Pond
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Place
County
Addison County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Hammerstone
Name/Title
Hammerstone
Entry/Object ID
1975.363
Description
Utilized, unworked stone hammerstone.
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Hammerstone
Name/Title
Hammerstone
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.541
Description
Unworked stone.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Orwell, Vermont
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
Lexicon
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Place
Town
Orwell
County
Addison County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Hammerstone
Name/Title
Hammerstone
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.203
Description
Unworked stone.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County.
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
,
Hammerstone
Name/Title
Hammerstone
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.654
Description
Unworked stone hammerstone.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County.
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
Lexicon
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
,
Hammerstone
Name/Title
Hammerstone
Entry/Object ID
1975.371
Description
Utilized, unworked stone hammerstone.
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Hammerstone
Name/Title
Hammerstone
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.686
Description
Rectangular chipped stone hammerstone.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
Lexicon
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Hammerstone
Name/Title
Hammerstone
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.655
Description
Unworked stone hammerstone.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County.
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
Lexicon
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
,
Hammerstone
Name/Title
Hammerstone
Entry/Object ID
1975.372
Description
Utilized, unworked stone hammerstone.
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Hammerstone
Name/Title
Hammerstone
Entry/Object ID
1975.345
Description
Utilized, unworked stone hammerstone.
Context
Collected in Swanton, Vermont
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Place
Town
Swanton
County
Franklin County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Hammerstone
Name/Title
Hammerstone
Entry/Object ID
1969.5.8
Description
Ground stone hammerstone.
Context
Found on Mount Independence in Orwell, Vermont
Acquisition
1969.5
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Place
Building
Mount Independence
Town
Orwell
County
Addison County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Hammerstone
Name/Title
Hammerstone
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.201
Description
Unworked stone.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County.
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
,
Hammerstone
Name/Title
Hammerstone
Entry/Object ID
1975.443
Description
Unworked, utilized hammerstone.
Context
Collected in Tennessee
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Hammerstone
Name/Title
Hammerstone
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.665
Description
Chipped stone hammerstone.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County.
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
Lexicon
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
,
Hammerstone
Name/Title
Hammerstone
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.209
Description
Unworked stone.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County.
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
,
Hammerstone
Name/Title
Hammerstone
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.219
Description
Utilized, unworked stone. This hammerstone is made of quartzite and is chipped on one end and battered on the other end.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Hammerstone
Name/Title
Hammerstone
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.210
Description
Unworked stone.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County.
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
,
Hand Card
Name/Title
Hand Card
Entry/Object ID
1957.3.14a-b
Description
Pair of flax cards consisting of wooden paddles with wooden handles. One side of each rectangular paddle is covered with a leather pad stuck through with closely packed metal teeth, each slightly bent toward the handle. The pads are tacked to the paddles around the edge.
Use
Used to straighten flax fibers prior to spinning
Acquisition
1957.3
Lexicon
Dimensions
Materials
Wood, Leather, Metal
Hand Card
Name/Title
Hand Card
Entry/Object ID
1946.44
Description
Rectangular wooden paddle with short metal wires set into one side.
Use
Used to pull wool fibers parallel in preparation for spinning
Acquisition
1946.44
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood, Metal
Hand Card
Name/Title
Hand Card
Entry/Object ID
1957.1.90a-b
Description
Two rectangular wooden paddles with short metal wires set into one side.
Use
Used to pull wool fibers parallel in preparation for spinning
Context
Owned by Sarah Rice Goddard in Reading, Vermont
Acquisition
1957.1
Made/Created
19th Century
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall (each)
Materials
Wood, Iron
Relationships
Person or Organization
Goddard, Sarah Rice (1800-1875)
Place
Town
Reading
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Hand Drill
Name/Title
Hand Drill
Entry/Object ID
1958.6
Description
Fragment of a metal hand drill consisting of a solid metal bar.
Context
Found in an iron mine in West Dover, Vermont, in 1925
Acquisition
1958.6
Lexicon
Dimensions
Relationships
Place
Town
Dover
County
Windham County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Hand Guard
Name/Title
Hand Guard
Entry/Object ID
1952.29.1e
Description
Leather hand guard with built-in metal thimble.
Acquisition
1952.29
Lexicon
Materials
Leather, Metal
Hand Planter
Name/Title
Hand Planter
Entry/Object ID
2008.38.4
Description
Homemade bulb planter consisting of a circular aluminum piece with a 5-3/8-inch section cut out at one end to form a scoop for inserting a bulb.
Acquisition
2008.38
Made/Created
Artist
Adams, Raymond Herbert (1920-1998)
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Aluminum
Hand Planter
Name/Title
Hand Planter
Entry/Object ID
1964.30
Description
Hand planter or seeder consisting of a wooden box with a spring loaded feeder.
Acquisition
1964.30
Lexicon
Materials
Wood, Metal
Relationships
,
Handle
Name/Title
Handle
Entry/Object ID
1957.1.92
Description
Turned wooden handle.
Acquisition
1957.1
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood
Handle
Name/Title
Handle
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.151
Description
Wood handle, rounded and elongated, with silvertone cap and protruding threaded tip; length = 3 ¾"; no manufacturer's mark.
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Acquisition
2017.10
Made/Created
1890-1938
Dimensions
Materials
Metal, Wood
Relationships
Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Hanger
Name/Title
Hanger
Entry/Object ID
2004.58.2a
Description
Orange plastic hanger for baby clothes with goose cut-outs. It has a central metal hook for hanging.
Context
Owned by Anita Rogers in Montpelier, Vermont
Acquisition
2004.58
Made/Created
1972-1978
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Plastic, Metal
Relationships
Place
City
Montpelier
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Hanger
Name/Title
Hanger
Entry/Object ID
2004.58.2b
Description
Orange plastic hanger for baby clothes with goose cut-outs. It has a central metal hook for hanging.
Context
Owned by Anita Rogers in Montpelier, Vermont
Acquisition
2004.58
Made/Created
1972-1978
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Plastic, Metal
Relationships
Place
City
Montpelier
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Hanger
Name/Title
Hanger
Entry/Object ID
2004.58.3
Description
Orange plastic hanger for baby clothes with chicken and number cut-outs. It has a central metal hook for hanging.
Context
Owned by Beatrice Jones Wood in Montpelier, Vermont
Acquisition
2004.58
Made/Created
1948
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Plastic, Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Wood, Beatrice Ethel Jones (1919-2004)
Place
City
Montpelier
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Hanger
Name/Title
Hanger
Entry/Object ID
2014.60.881
Description
Steel and plastic trousers hanger. The hanger consists of an S-shaped central hook with two horizontal oval loops. Two brown plastic adhesive strips decorate center of bars. One of them is printed in gold with the label "PARNIGONI BROTHERS".
Context
Distributed to advertise Parnigoni Brothers Granite in Barre, Vermont
Acquisition
2014.60
Made/Created
circa 1985
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Plastic, Steel
Hanger
Name/Title
Hanger
Entry/Object ID
2016.13
Description
Gold-toned plastic clothes hanger. It has a central hook that is bent in angles. Beneath the hook is the label, "Harvard Clothes / BARRE VERMONT". The bottom ends of the hanger are connected by a heavy-gauge metal wire encircled by black textured plastic.
Context
Used at Harvard Clothes in Barre, Vermont
Acquisition
2016.13
Made/Created
John Thomas Batts, Inc.
1980-1990
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Plastic, Metal, Paper
Relationships
Person or Organization
Harvard Clothes Shop
Place
City
Barre City
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Hanger
Name/Title
Hanger
Entry/Object ID
2012.2
Description
This wooden clothes hanger has the words "NEW YORK CLOTHING CO RUTLAND VT" printed in the center, just below the metal hook of the hanger. On the left shoulder of the hanger, the words "THE HOME OF" are printed, and on the right shoulder, "CLOTHES FOR LESS MONEY" is printed. The back of the hanger has no writing on it.

Both sides of the hanger are stamped with the words "PAT. PENDING / MADE IN U.S.A." in the wood.
Context
Distributed by New York Clothing Company in Rutland, Vermont
Acquisition
2012.2
Made/Created
1913-1964
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood, Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
New York Clothing Company
Place
City
Rutland
County
Rutland County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Hard Hat
Name/Title
Hard Hat
Entry/Object ID
1975.505.1
Description
Aluminum hard hat. Stamped under the brim of the hat is the label, "B.F. McDonald Co Los Angeles". A sticker on the outside side reads, "GET FIRST AID FAST", with an illustration of a bleeding finger. There is a harness on the inside of the hat that is made of imitation leather and cotton twill tape.
Context
Used at the Rock of Ages quarry in Barre, Vermont
Acquisition
1975.505
Made/Created
circa 1970
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Aluminum, Artificial Leather, Cotton
Relationships
Person or Organization
Rock of Ages
Place
Town
Barre Town
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Harness Maker's Bench
Name/Title
Harness Maker's Bench
Entry/Object ID
1944.14
Description
Wooden harness maker's bench. It sits on 4 splayed legs, with the legs of each side connected by a stretcher. The work surface is saddle-shaped, with an upward vise on one side attached to a leather loop.
Context
Said to have been used by members of the Chittenden family of Williston, Vermont
Acquisition
1944.14
Lexicon
Materials
Wood, Leather
Relationships
Place
Town
Williston
County
Chittenden County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Harness Maker's Vise
Name/Title
Harness Maker's Vise
Entry/Object ID
1957.11a-c
Description
Wooden harness maker's vise consisting of a bone-shaped bench with a large wooden vise attached to the middle. The vise is fitted with leather straps, and there are two wooden arms attached to its base.
Acquisition
1957.11
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood, Leather
Hatbox
Name/Title
Hatbox
Entry/Object ID
1993.14.3a-b
Description
Oval bandbox and lid covered in wallpaper. The wallpaper has a striped design in grey, beige, white, blue, and green. The stripes have different floral patterns, some resembling lace. The lid interior and base of the box are lined with sheets of newspaper that mention Lyndon, Passumpsic Railroad, the Bank of Orleans, Greensboro, Cabot, Lunenburg, Danville, and Wheelock."
Acquisition
1993.14
Made/Created
1850-1860
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Dimensions
Materials
Cardboard, Paper, Wood, String
Hatchel
Name/Title
Hatchel
Entry/Object ID
1934.2.1
Description
Hatchel consisting of several large, iron spikes on a wooden paddle. The spikes are arranged in a rectangle, 10 spikes long and 4 spikes wide. The paddle-shaped base has a handle with a hole drilled through it for hanging.
Use
Used to break the stem off flax fibers
Acquisition
1934.2
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Hatchel
Name/Title
Hatchel
Entry/Object ID
1957.3.1a-b
Description
Hatchel consisting of a wooden board with metal spikes and a wooden cover. The spikes are placed in offset parallel and sharpened to points on the end. The cover fits snugly over the spikes. The initials, "J.T.J.C." are carved into it.
Use
Used to break the stem off flax fibers.
Acquisition
1957.3
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Hatchel
Name/Title
Hatchel
Entry/Object ID
1940.11.1a-b
Description
Hatchel consisting of a wooden board with metal spikes and a wooden cover. The spikes are placed in offset parallel and sharpened to points on the end. The cover fits snugly over the spikes.
Use
Used to break the stem off flax fibers
Context
Used by the family of Simeon B. Titus in Vershire, Vermont
Acquisition
1940.11
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood, Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Titus, Simeon B.
Place
Town
Vershire
County
Orange County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
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Hatchel
Name/Title
Hatchel
Entry/Object ID
1957.3.17a-b
Description
Hatchel consisting of a wooden board with metal spikes and a wooden cover. The spikes are placed in offset parallel and sharpened to points on the end. The cover fits snugly over the spikes.
Use
Used to break the stem off flax fibers
Acquisition
1957.3
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Hatchet
Name/Title
Hatchet
Entry/Object ID
1957.2.13
Description
Metal head of a hatchet or broad axe, marked "Mansfield . . . OBOND"
Acquisition
1957.2
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Materials
Metal
Hay Knife
Name/Title
Hay Knife
Entry/Object ID
1954.14
Description
Hay knife consisting of two blades forming a V shape at the end of a long metal shaft. At the opposite end of the shaft is a turned wooden handle, set perpendicular to the shaft.
Acquisition
1954.14
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Dimensions
Hay Rake
Name/Title
Hay Rake
Entry/Object ID
1994.29
Description
Large wooden "bull" hay rake. The handle is a Y-shape made of two bent wood pieces. The handle attached perpendicular to a wooden rod. Five large tines spaced evening across the rod point back in the same direction as the handle. 20 large tines are pointed perpendicular to the direction of the handle.
Use
Pulled by hand to rake up the scattered hay left by a horse rake forming windrows.
Context
Used by Robert C. Morey in West Fairlee, Vermont
Acquisition
1994.29
Made/Created
circa 1920
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood, Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Morey, Robert C.
Place
Town
Fairlee
County
Orange County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
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Hayfork
Name/Title
Hayfork
Entry/Object ID
1946.39
Description
Two-pronged hayfork consisting of a long, turned wooden handle and a metal tines.
Context
In 1852, John Kinsley fell onto this hayfork, impaling himself through the stomach. As he was alone at the time, he managed to remove the hayfork and walk to the house. He was eventually healed and went on to represent Fletcher, Vermont, in the state legislature.
Acquisition
1946.39
Made/Created
1850
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood, Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Kinsley, John (1810-1892)
Place
Town
Fletcher
County
Franklin County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Hayfork
Name/Title
Hayfork
Entry/Object ID
1926.9
Description
Two-tined pitchfork or hayfork with long wooden handle. The name "C. Dale" is stamped on the for and the initials "G.H." are carved into the wooden handle just below the iron cap.
Context
Made by Batcheller & Sons Co. in Wallingford, Vermont
Acquisition
1926.9
Made/Created
Batcheller & Sons Company
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal, Wood
Hayfork
Name/Title
Hayfork
Entry/Object ID
1935.2
Description
The head of a pitchfork (without its handle). The piece consists of two tines and a tang.
Acquisition
1935.2
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Dimensions
Overall
Heddles
Name/Title
Heddles
Entry/Object ID
1955.28.8
Description
Bundle of metal heddles tied together with purple yarn. Each heddle has an eye at the center and either end.
Acquisition
1955.28
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Hem Marker
Name/Title
Hem Marker
Entry/Object ID
1953.52.12a-b
Description
"The Climax Skirt Marker" hem marker. The tool consists of two turned wooden rods with a small dowel to connect them. One rod has several holes drilled down its length. The tool is accompanied by a page of directions (in file).
Use
A small paintbrush dipped in chalk powder is inserted into a hole on the rod the desired distance from the ground. The end of the rod is placed on the ground, and the marker is moved around the skirt, marking the desired hem length with chalk powder.
Acquisition
1953.52
Made/Created
1910
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Materials
Wood
Historic Relic
Name/Title
Historic Relic
Entry/Object ID
1864.1ab
Description
Wood fragment and piece of paper documentation. The wood board has a hole drilled through one corner, into which a blue ribbon has been attached.
Context
From the first framed building in Burlington, built by Stephen Lawrence. Taken from the structure in 1864 by Sarah E. Lund.
Acquisition
1864.1
Made/Created
1783-1793
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood
Relationships
Person or Organization
Lawrence, Stephen ( -1789)
Web Links and URLs
Hoe
Name/Title
Hoe
Entry/Object ID
1975.236
Description
Chipped stone hoe.
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Materials
Stone
Hoe
Name/Title
Hoe
Entry/Object ID
1954.283.59
Description
Ground stone hoe or spade. The surface is completely ground. The butt end is rounded, and there are side notches near the butt end. The blade end is sharp with chips removed from use.
Context
Collected by Emma P. Sampson in Caledonia County, Vermont
Acquisition
1954.283
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Person or Organization
Sampson, Emma P. Merrill (1865-1953)
Place
County
Caledonia County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Hoe
Name/Title
Hoe
Entry/Object ID
1975.337
Description
Ground stone hoe.
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Materials
Stone
Hoe
Name/Title
Hoe
Entry/Object ID
1953.4.1
Description
Head of a hoe. The head consists of a flat metal blade with a circular piece for attaching to a wooden handle.
Context
Used in Starksboro, Vermont
Acquisition
1953.4
Made/Created
1815-1830
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Materials
Iron
Relationships
Place
Town
Starksboro
County
Addison County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Hole Punch
Name/Title
Hole Punch
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.153
Description
Metal too with one square end one end shaped like a tube; slot in one side that is tapered; tube end has a piece of wood inserted tightly in it; square end looks like a nail head; on the square end is the manufacturer's mark "V & B No. 8" (possibly Vaughan & Bushnell); overall it looks similar to a nail set or punch; length = 3 15/16".
Use
Used to punch holes in leather
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Acquisition
2017.10
Made/Created
1890-1938
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Dimensions
Relationships
Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Hollowing Adz
Name/Title
Hollowing Adz
Entry/Object ID
1958.38.3
Description
Hollowing adz consisting of a long wooden handle with a curved metal blade set perpendicular to it.
Context
Owned by Josiah Chase (1801-1879)
Acquisition
1958.38
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Relationships
Person or Organization
Chase, Josiah (1801-1879)
Place
Town
Waitsfield
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Hollowing Drawknife
Name/Title
Hollowing Drawknife
Entry/Object ID
1957.13.12
Description
Hollowing drawknife consisting of a U-shaped blade between two turned wooden handles. The handles are set perpendicular to the blade.
Context
Found in Waterbury, Vermont, in 1957.
Acquisition
1957.13
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood, Metal
Hoof Parer
Name/Title
Hoof Parer
Entry/Object ID
1944.7.19
Description
Hoof parer consisting of an L-shaped metal tool attached to a turned wooden handle. The handle ends in a round knob.
Use
Used to reshape a hoof back to its standard size by trimming it.
Acquisition
1944.7
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Hook
Name/Title
Hook
Entry/Object ID
1955.16ab
Description
Hook formed from a pine branch. There is a nail through one side to attach it to a wall.
Use
Used for hanging saddles
Context
Found in the caretaker's apartment at Kent's Tavern in Calais, Vermont
Acquisition
1955.16
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Materials
Wood
Relationships
Place
Village
Kent's Corner
Town
Calais
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Hourglass
Name/Title
Hourglass
Entry/Object ID
1935.5.1a-c
Description
Hourglass consisting of a teardrop-shaped glass bottle inside a cylindrical wooden cage. The cage consists of two round pieces of wood connected with five turned wood posts. One half of the glass is missing.
Context
Owned by Lucien A. Edson in Randolph, Vermont
Acquisition
1935.5
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Materials
Wood, Glass
Relationships
Person or Organization
Edson, Lucian A. (1843-1918)
Place
Town
Randolph
County
Orange County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Howell Plane
Name/Title
Howell Plane
Entry/Object ID
1975.494.7
Description
Wooden tool with iron blade. The tool is roughly a semicircle with round handles on either end. One side has an attached smaller semicircle, the other a 1/12" iron blade inserted like a plane.
Use
Used by a cooper to cut the groove around the gathered staves to receive the head.
Acquisition
1975.494
Made/Created
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood, Iron
Human Yoke
Name/Title
Human Yoke
Entry/Object ID
1955.19.2
Description
Neck yok consisting of a single piece of wood carved into an almond shape with a half-circle hole in the center.
Use
This would be worn on a person's shoulders to carry heavy buckets.
Acquisition
1955.19
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood
Ice Pick
Name/Title
Ice Pick
Entry/Object ID
1964.45.2
Description
Ice pick with a yellow-painted wooden handle printed with the label, "BARRE ICE CO."
Acquisition
1964.45
Made/Created
1898
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Materials
Metal, Wood
Relationships
Person or Organization
Barre Ice Company
Place
City
Barre City
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Ice Tongs
Name/Title
Ice Tongs
Entry/Object ID
1947.6.10b
Description
Hand-forged iron ice tongs consisting of two metal rods connected at a hinge in the center. One handle is oval and the other is a straight rod. The tongs arch outward before coming inward near the end. The end of each side is bent into a point.
Use
Used for moving large blocks of ice
Context
Owned by John Barrett of Grafton, Vermont
Acquisition
1947.6
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Dimensions
Relationships
Person or Organization
Barrett, John (1776-1856)
Place
Town
Grafton
County
Windham County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Ice Tongs
Name/Title
Ice Tongs
Entry/Object ID
1966.15.6
Description
Hand-forged iron ice tongs consisting of two metal rods connected at a hinge in the center. The handles are ovals, and the tongs arch outward before coming inward near the end. The end of each side is bent into a point.
Use
Used for moving large blocks of ice
Acquisition
1966.15
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Dimensions
Ice Tongs
Name/Title
Ice Tongs
Entry/Object ID
1987.11.1
Description
Hand-forged iron ice tongs consisting of two metal rods connected at a hinge in the center. The handles are ovals, and the tongs arch outward before coming inward near the end. The end of each side is bent into a point.
Use
Used for moving large blocks of ice
Context
Made by Herb Neil in Plainfield, Vermont
Acquisition
1987.11
Made/Created
Artist
Neil, Herb
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Ice Tongs
Name/Title
Ice Tongs
Entry/Object ID
1966.15.7
Description
Hand-forged iron ice tongs consisting of two metal rods connected at a hinge in the center. The handles are ovals, and the tongs arch outward before coming inward near the end. The end of each side is bent into a point.
Use
Used for moving large blocks of ice
Acquisition
1966.15
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Dimensions
Inkwell
Name/Title
Inkwell
Entry/Object ID
1936.1.2
Description
One-piece, cylindrical inkwell with three holes located on the outer rim and one hole in the center.
Context
Owned by Edward Douglas of Chelsea, Vermont.
Acquisition
1936.1
Made/Created
circa 1935
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Relationships
Person or Organization
Douglas, Edward (1804-1891)
Place
Town
Chelsea
County
Orange County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Inkwell
Name/Title
Inkwell
Entry/Object ID
1946.15.1
Description
Round, soapstone inkwell. The top has three small holes around a large, central hole. The sides are scribed with vertical lines.
Context
Owned by James Richardson of Warren, Vermont.
Acquisition
1946.15
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Dimensions
Overall
Relationships
Person or Organization
Richardson, James
Place
Town
Warren
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Iron
Name/Title
Iron
Entry/Object ID
1955.6
Description
Metal steam iron consisting of a triangular base, an upper pipe, and a wooden handle. There is a door at the back that opens with a lever. There is a curved piece of metal between the handle and the large base.
Use
Used to steam and press the wrinkles out of clothes. Hot charcoal would be inserted through the back opening, causing the bottom to become hot and heat to escape through the front pipe.
Acquisition
1955.6
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Dimensions
Overall
Isinglass Fragment
Name/Title
Isinglass Fragment
Entry/Object ID
1963.19.7
Description
Small fragment of isinglass.
Use
Used in coal stoves.
Acquisition
1963.19
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Materials
Mica
Jack Plane
Name/Title
Jack Plane
Entry/Object ID
1994.51.1
Description
Hand-held woodworking plane with a knob at the front and a shaped wooden handle at the back. Both are attached to a metal base, and the blade sits at an angle from the front to the top of the handle. Near knob at the front of the plane are the words "Bailey" and "No. 4." Underneath the handle at the other end of the tool are patent dates: Mar-25-02, Aug-19-02 and Apr-19-10.
Context
Used by Joseph A. Gassette of Burlington, Vermont
Acquisition
1994.51
Made/Created
circa 1910
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood, Iron, Steel
Relationships
Person or Organization
Gassette, Joseph A. (1861-1930)
Place
City
Burlington
County
Chittenden County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Jelly Strainer
Name/Title
Jelly Strainer
Entry/Object ID
1964.58.1
Description
Jelly bag squeezer consisting of a turned wooden tube that flares at either end.
Context
Used by Nellie Louise Thurston Holmes in Montpelier, Vermont
Acquisition
1964.58
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood
Relationships
Person or Organization
Holmes, Nellie Louise Thurston
Place
City
Montpelier
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Jewelry Box
Name/Title
Jewelry Box
Entry/Object ID
1979.5.1a-b
Description
Rectangular jewelry or trinket box made of red Swanton marble. Each side of the box is convex with four facets, as is the lid. The underside of the lid is completely flat, allowing it to slide freely across the top of the box. The center of the lid has a conical knob that flares toward the top. The interior is lined with low-pile velvet.
Context
Made by Frank Root in Swanton, Vermont out of marble from Swanton, Vermont
Acquisition
1979.5
Made/Created
Artist
Root, Frank A. (1881-1952)
1952
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Marble
Jig
Name/Title
Jig
Entry/Object ID
2013.16a-c
Description
Wooden basket-making jig consisting of a movable arm and a round holder. The arm lifts by pulling on an attached handle that protrudes from the beneath the holder. There are an additional holder beam.
Context
Made and used by Newton Washburn
Acquisition
2013.16
Made/Created
Artist
Washburn, Newton Everett (1915-2011)
Ethnography
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood
Relationships
Place
Town
Stowe
County
Lamoille County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Jigsaw
Name/Title
Jigsaw
Entry/Object ID
1976.14.3
Description
Wooden jig saw, set up for a belt driven operation. The saw is attached to a rectangular table. There is a treadle at the bottom that is attached to an upper treadle with a metal pole. The opposite end of the upper treadle is attached to the saw blade, moving it up and down.
Context
Found in Middlebury, Vermont
Acquisition
1976.14
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Materials
Wood, Metal
Relationships
Place
Town
Middlebury
County
Addison County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Jointer Plane
Name/Title
Jointer Plane
Entry/Object ID
1975.494.14
Description
Double bladed jointer plane with wedge tapers in the front. The blade bears a mark that cannot be read without removing it. End of block has incised mark, "H H READ/WILMINGTON, VT".
Context
Made by H. H. Read in Wilmington, Vermont
Acquisition
1975.494
Made/Created
H. H. Read
1858-1859
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood, Metal
Jointer Plane
Name/Title
Jointer Plane
Entry/Object ID
1944.7.12b
Description
Woodworking plane consisting of a wooden body, metal chisel blade, and wooden wedge. There is a carved wooden handle at the back of the square body. The body is impressed with the mark, "N. Blanchard Jr."
Acquisition
1944.7
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Materials
Wood, Metal
Kettle
Name/Title
Kettle
Entry/Object ID
1919.4.4a-b
Description
Brass kettle or Dutch oven with lid. The round pot has straight, flared sides, and a thick wire handle that attaches to either end of the rim.
Context
Carred by John Eddy from East Calais, Vermont, to Walden, Vermont, ca. 1800.
Acquisition
1919.4
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Materials
Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Eddy, John
,
Kettle
Name/Title
Kettle
Entry/Object ID
1953.18.1a-b
Description
Cast iron tea kettle molded with a swirled design.
Context
Owned by Enoch Day, Jr. in Ludlow, Vermont
Acquisition
1953.18
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Dimensions
Materials
Iron
Relationships
Person or Organization
Day, Enoch, Jr. (1803-1881)
Key
Name/Title
Key
Entry/Object ID
1953.40.11
Description
Large metal key with the bit set perpendicular to the shaft.
Context
From the house of Enoch and Lucy Day in Ludlow, Vermont
Acquisition
1953.40
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Dimensions
Materials
Iron
Relationships
Day, Enoch, Jr. (1803-1881), Day, Lucy Munro Hale (1816-1887)
Place
Town
Ludlow
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Key
Name/Title
Key
Entry/Object ID
1976.19.2
Description
Small key attached to a large tag. The key is attached to the tag with a metal o-ring. The tag is stamped with a logo of the letter P within a wreath and the label, "416 / PAVILION HOTEL / MONTPELIER VT."
Context
Used to open room 416 of the Pavilion Hotel in Montpelier, Vermont. Owned by William Doty, the last resident of the hotel.
Acquisition
1976.19
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Materials
Metal
Relationships
,
Key
Name/Title
Key
Entry/Object ID
1976.19.3
Description
Small metal key attached to a large, plastic tag with a metal o-ring. The black plastic tag is printed with the label, "HOTEL PAVILION MONTPELIER, VERMONT 416" and a circular label saying, "DROP IN ANY MAIL BOX / WE GUARANTEE POSTAGE". "O. W. Doty" is scratched into the back of the tag, and "416" is stamped into the key.
Context
Used to open room 416 of the Pavilion Hotel in Montpelier, Vermont. Owned by William Doty, the last resident of the hotel.
Acquisition
1976.19
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Materials
Metal, Plastic
Relationships
,
Key
Name/Title
Key
Entry/Object ID
1976.19.4
Description
Small metal key attached to a large, plastic tag with a metal o-ring. The black plastic tag is printed with the label, "HOTEL PAVILION MONTPELIER, VERMONT 416" and a circular label saying, "DROP IN ANY MAIL BOX / WE GUARANTEE POSTAGE". "O. W. Doty" is scratched into the back of the tag, and "416" is stamped into the key.
Context
Used to open the door to room 416 in the Pavilion Hotel in Montpelier, Vermont. Owned by William Doty, the last resident of the hotel.
Acquisition
1976.19
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Materials
Metal, Plastic
Relationships
,
Key
Name/Title
Key
Entry/Object ID
2023.19.3
Description
Spoked metal key tool. The tool has 2 spokes, each with a differently shaped key on the end.
Use
Used for opening or unlocking machinery hatches.
Context
Used by Fellows Gear Shaper Company in North Springfield, Vermont.
Acquisition
2023.19
Made/Created
Fellows Gear Shaper Company
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Materials
Metal
Kitchen Strainer
Name/Title
Kitchen Strainer
Entry/Object ID
1957.3.13
Description
Tin strainer with handle. The strainer is in the form of a cup or dipper with holes drilled through the base.
Acquisition
1957.3
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Dimensions
Materials
Tin
Knife
Name/Title
Knife
Entry/Object ID
1975.396
Description
Semi-circular ground stone knife. Both the blade and handle ends are polished, and the edge is sharp.
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Knife
Name/Title
Knife
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.214
Description
Ground stone knife made out of slate. It is ground and polished along the proximal edge to a flat surface. The distal end is ground and polished to make sharp edge.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Knife
Name/Title
Knife
Entry/Object ID
1952.29.1d
Description
Knife consisting of a wide blade and turned wooden handle. The blade curves at the tip, and the flat edge of the blade is slightly concave.
Acquisition
1952.29
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Materials
Metal, Wood
Knife
Interpretative Labels
In 1938, the statue of Ceres on top of the gold dome of the Vermont State House was removed. The hand from that statue can be seen elsewhere in this case. 87-year-old Dwight Dwinnell, Sergeant-at-Arms of the State House, used these tools to carve a replacement for it based on Mead's original. Dwinnell's Ceres is considered today to be an important piece of folk art, and recently underwent restoration.
Name/Title
Knife
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.116
Description
Knife with hand-carved wooden handle, and a brass ring where the blade and the handle connect. The blade is angled at the tip.
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Acquisition
2017.10
Made/Created
1890-1938
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal, Brass, Wood
Relationships
Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Place
City
Montpelier
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Knife
Name/Title
Knife
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.156
Description
Knife, wood handle, metal blade with a squared-off angled tip; brass cap between the blade and the handle; no manufacturer's mark; length = 5".
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Acquisition
2017.10
Made/Created
1890-1938
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Dimensions
Relationships
Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Knitting Needles
Name/Title
Knitting Needles
Entry/Object ID
1963.50.7a-c
Description
2 wooden knitting needles and 1 crochet hook.
Acquisition
1963.50
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Materials
Wood
Knitting Needles
Name/Title
Knitting Needles
Entry/Object ID
1962.1.16a-r
Description
Collection of handmade wooden knitting needles and one crochet hook. 8 of the knitting needles have one point, and 9 are double pointed.
Context
Likely used by Cora Nettie Preston Bugbee in Hartford, Vermont
Acquisition
1962.1
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Materials
Wood
Relationships
Person or Organization
Bugbee, Cora Nettie Preston (1860-1956)
Place
Town
Hartford
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
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Label Printer
Interpretative Labels
Monarch Pathfinder Label Printer, 1915 Monarch Marking System Company (1901-present) Dayton, OH Metal, wood Gift of Edward Corrigan, #2006.61.25 Some pieces of technology in Vermont were widely available commercially and highly specific to their specific jobs. This label printing machine came from The Homer Fitts Company, a clothing and dry goods store that operated on Main Street in Barre for 120 years, from 1886-2006. It was used to create price tags and could be customized in-house using the interchangeable type in the drawer on the bottom. Interestingly, Monarch still makes a label printer called the Pathfinder today.
Name/Title
Label Printer
Entry/Object ID
2006.61.25a-b
Description
Crank printing press for stamping out price tags, with drawer at bottom containing price type (numbers and letters).

The main unit is black metal with an inside space for housing a roll of blank price tags. On the right side is a circular crank with a wooden knob. The type is inserted into a mechanism at the top, which contains rollers and an ink pad. The tags thread through to the front where they may be individually torn off. Along side this is a metal attachment which reads: "Insert ticket strip here and push to here" with an arrow indicating direction. The blank price tags are imprinted at the top: "The Homer Fitts Co./ Barre, Vermont". A circular metal green label with black printing is attached to the metal crank on the side and imprinted: "MONARCH PATHFINDER" with a lion's heads on each side, and printed in the center: "A Product of THE MONARCH/ Marking System Company/ Dayton, Ohio. L.A. Calif." This metal unit sits on a wooden base and has a metal label attached to front which reads: "THE/ MONARCH/ MARKING SYSTEM COMPANY" and gives factory locations, patent numbers and model number.

A drawer in the wooden base holds the metal letters and numbers.
Context
Used in the Homer Fitts Store in Barre, Vermont
Acquisition
2006.61
Made/Created
Monarch Marking System Company (1901-present)
1915
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Materials
Metal, Paper, Wood
Relationships
Person or Organization
The Homer Fitts Company
Place
City
Barre City
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
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Lamp
Name/Title
Lamp
Entry/Object ID
2009.27.1
Description
Electric lamp shaped like a chamberstick. The lamp features a round metal tray with a fluted edge and a black round handle. It is set on a 3/4" high base and has a 3" x 2" round wooden candle holder that extends from the tray. The top surface has a round metal piece that holds a 3-3/8" cardboard socket with a red light bulb. The cardboard socket below the light has fake wax drippings painted on it. The lamp has a 66" brown electrical cord that extends from the metal base and includes a mechanism for activating the light. On the bottom of the lamp, there is a round paper sticker that reads: "Vermont Bobbin Company, Made in USA/ Barre, Vermont."
Context
Made by Vermont Bobbin Company in Barre, Vermont
Acquisition
2009.27
Made/Created
Vermont Bobbin Company
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Overall
Materials
Metal, Glass, Plastic
Lamp Base
Name/Title
Lamp Base
Entry/Object ID
1985.13.1
Description
Purple slate lamp base painted to look like marble. The top and sides of the lamp base have a marbleized appearance with black as the dominant color, and white and gold swirls creating a decorative pattern. There is a hole located in the center of the lamp base for the lamp hardware to be inserted. The top and sides of the lamp base have a glossy finish.
Context
Manufactured at the Clark and Flanegan's marbleizing mills in Fair Haven, Vermont.
Acquisition
1985.13
Made/Created
Clark and Flanegan's Marbleizing Mills
1930
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Overall
Materials
Slate
Lamp Base
Name/Title
Lamp Base
Entry/Object ID
1985.13.2
Description
Purple slate lamp base painted to look like marble. The top and sides of the lamp base have a marbleized appearance with black as the dominant color, and white and gold swirls creating a decorative pattern. There is a hole located in the center of the lamp base for the lamp hardware to be inserted. The top and sides of the lamp base have a glossy finish.
Context
Manufactured at the Clark and Flanegan's marbleizing mills in Fair Haven, Vermont.
Acquisition
1985.13
Made/Created
Clark and Flanegan's Marbleizing Mills
1930
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Overall
Materials
Slate
Lantern
Name/Title
Lantern
Entry/Object ID
2009.35.2
Description
Oil lantern with red glass globe.It is in a stamped metal frame with remnants of red paint. There is a U-shaped wire handle across the top. The base is molded with the label "MONARCH, DIETZ, NEW YORK U.S.A." The glass is molded with the label "DIETZ , FITZALL, NEW YORK, U.S.A."
Context
Used by Burlington Street Department.
Acquisition
2009.35
Made/Created
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal, Glass
Relationships
Person or Organization
Burlington Street Department
Place
City
Burlington
County
Chittenden County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
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Lantern
Name/Title
Lantern
Entry/Object ID
1957.3.24
Description
Tin lantern with three glass sides. The sides are wrapped with heavy-gauge metal wire. There is a round tin handle at the top.
Acquisition
1957.3
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Materials
Tin
Lathe
Name/Title
Lathe
Entry/Object ID
1976.14.2
Description
Foot-powered wood-turning lathe. The frame is entirely wood and shaped like a sawhorse. There is a large wheel beneath the frame at one side that turns with a foot treadle. A band (now missing) loops from the large wooden wheel to a small wheel bolted at the top of the frame. The small wheel is connected to a post. Another post is attached to the opposite side of the frame.
Use
Used to turn wood
Context
Attributed to a furniture factory in Cambridge, Vermont
Acquisition
1976.14
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Materials
Wood
Relationships
Place
Town
Cambridge
County
Lamoille County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
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Lens
Name/Title
Lens
Entry/Object ID
2020.4.18a-b
Description
Magifying camera lens with case. The lens consists of a higly curved, cicular piece of glass set into a round frame that extends forward on both the front and the back. The back of the frame is threaded for securing the lens into the camera. The frame bears the inscription "12 in." indicated focus distance. The case is a square, leather envelope secured with a snap.
Context
Used by George R. Bosworth in Berlin, VT
Acquisition
2020.4
Made/Created
1890-1915
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal, Glass, Leather
Relationships
Person or Organization
Bosworth, George Ranney (1868-1915)
Place
Town
Berlin
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
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Lifter, Stove
Name/Title
Lifter, Stove
Entry/Object ID
2014.60.1026
Description
Stove lifter consisting of a wrought iron hook attached to a wooden handle. The shank of the hook is decoratively twisted.
Acquisition
2014.60
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood, Iron
Light Bulb
Name/Title
Light Bulb
Entry/Object ID
1994.40.2
Description
Clear glass lightbulb that has blackened on the interior. It has a large central filament wire with a spring in the center. The metal attachment is silver-toned.
Context
Owned by a member of the Partridge family of Proctor, Vermont.
Acquisition
1994.40
Made/Created
1910-1920
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Glass, Metal
Relationships
Place
Town
Proctor
County
Rutland County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
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Light Bulb
Name/Title
Light Bulb
Entry/Object ID
1994.40.3a-b
Description
Clear glass light bulb and retail box. The bulb has blackened on the interior and has a long, central filament within a glass tube. The box is printed with the head of a man labeled, "THOMAS A. EDISON INVENTOR OF THE FIRST PRACTICAL INCANDESCENT LAMP" and the business name "GENERAL ELECTRIC".
Context
Owned by a member of the Partridge family of Proctor, Vermont.
Acquisition
1994.40
Made/Created
General Electric Company
1910-1920
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Dimensions
Materials
Glass, Metal, Cardboard
Relationships
Place
Town
Proctor
County
Rutland County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
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Light Bulb
Name/Title
Light Bulb
Entry/Object ID
1994.40.4
Description
Clear glass light bulb and retail box. The bulb has blackened on the interior and has a long, central filament within a glass tube. The box is printed with the label, "Westinghouse LIGHT BULBS For greater see-ability".
Context
Owned by a member of the Partridge family of Proctor, Vermont.
Acquisition
1994.40
Made/Created
1910-1920
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Glass, Metal, Cardboard
Relationships
Place
Town
Proctor
County
Rutland County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
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Light Bulb
Name/Title
Light Bulb
Entry/Object ID
1972.29.1d
Description
Small frosted glass light bulb with brass fitting.
Acquisition
1972.29
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Materials
Glass, Metal
Relationships
Place
Building
Vermont State House
City
Montpelier
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
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Event
Dewey Day
Light Bulb
Name/Title
Light Bulb
Entry/Object ID
1994.40.1
Description
Clear glass light bulb with a brass fitting and long, central filament in a glass tube.
Context
Owned by a member of the Partridge family of Proctor, Vermont.
Acquisition
1994.40
Made/Created
1910-1920
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Glass, Metal
Relationships
Place
Town
Proctor
County
Rutland County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
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Light Bulbs
Name/Title
Light Bulbs
Entry/Object ID
1994.40.5
Description
Box of 6 light bulbs. The box is printed with an illustration of a round light bulb and the label, "EDISON MAZDA LAMPS". Inside, each bulb is wrapped in paper and corrugated cardboard. The bulbs are flame-shaped, with a lacriform body fluted in a swirl. The glass is smoky.
Context
Owned by a member of the Partridge family of Proctor, Vermont.
Acquisition
1994.40
Made/Created
General Electric Company
1900-1940
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Dimensions
Materials
Glass, Metal, Cardboard
Relationships
Place
Town
Proctor
County
Rutland County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
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Light Bulbs
Name/Title
Light Bulbs
Entry/Object ID
1994.40.6
Description
Retail box contain 6 light bulbs. The box is printed with the label, "PHOTOFLASH 22". Each bulb is wrapped in a corrugated cardboard sleeve printed with the same information as the large box. The bulbs are round and made of clear glass.
Context
Owned by a member of the Partridge family of Proctor, Vermont.
Acquisition
1994.40
Made/Created
General Electric Company
1910-1920
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Dimensions
Materials
Glass, Metal, Cardboard
Relationships
Place
Town
Proctor
County
Rutland County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
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Lighting Fixture
Name/Title
Lighting Fixture
Entry/Object ID
1972.29.1c
Description
Clear glass light bulb attached to a brass socket. There are two fabric-covered cords extending from the socket.
Acquisition
1972.29
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Materials
Glass, Metal
Relationships
Place
Building
Vermont State House
City
Montpelier
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
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Event
Dewey Day
Liquid Measure
Name/Title
Liquid Measure
Entry/Object ID
1959.37.40
Description
Tin measuring cup. The cup is made from sheet metal pressed into a mold before being rounded to shape. The sides of the cup are molded with three horizontal rings. The upper rim flares outward, and it has an ear-shaped handle.
Acquisition
1959.37
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal
Log Rule
Name/Title
Log Rule
Entry/Object ID
1975.494.12
Description
Wooden rule with gradations scored into the edge and numerals applied with indelible black ink. One side bears the mark, "SCRIBNER", and the other says "Made by /C.S. Manchester/March 1889."
Handmade, very likely by a professional log scaler for his own use, The Scribner rule for calculating board feet from logs was invented by an engineer named Scribner.
Context
Made by C. S. Manchester
Acquisition
1975.494
Made/Created
C. S. Manchester
1889
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood
Log Rule
Name/Title
Log Rule
Entry/Object ID
1960.193.1
Description
Log rule with 5 numbering rows, most of which are oriented diagonally. One end of the rule is rounded to act as a handle, and there is a metal plate at the opposite end.
Context
Owned by Daniel Paris of Lyndon, Vermont
Acquisition
1960.193
Made/Created
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood, Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Paris, Daniel (1856-1923)
Place
Town
Lyndon
County
Caledonia County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
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Magnet
Name/Title
Magnet
Entry/Object ID
1958.15
Description
Magnet consisting of 13 U-shaped pieces of iron clamped between two pieces of brass. The ends of the U-shaped pieces are attached to a rectangular piece of iron that has an iron loop in the center for hanging.
Context
Made by Thomas or Emily Davenport who, together, invented the first American DC electric motor in Brandon, Vermont
Acquisition
1958.15
Made/Created
Davenport, Thomas (1802-1851), Davenport, Emily Goss (1810-1862)
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Dimensions
Materials
Brass
Relationships
Person or Organization
Davenport, Thomas (1802-1851)
Place
Village
Forestdale
Town
Brandon
County
Rutland County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
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Magnet
Interpretative Labels
Genl. James Whitelaw was chosen Surveyer General of Vermont, Oct. 1787, being the second Surveyer General, was re-elected every year till 1805, a period of 18 years. In 1783 whilst deputy Surveyor under Ira Allen (the then Surveyer General) he ordered a compass to be made by John Gardner of Glasgow, Scotland, which he received in 1784. This compass with chain, magnet &c. he used during the rest of his life and whilst Surveyor General of the State. At his death in 1829 it came into the possession of his Grandson John B. Whitelaw of Ryegate, VT , then 23 years old, who had learned surveying from his Grandfather, and who followed the profession at various times during his life, lastly in Wisconsin. John B. Whitelaw died in Griggsville, Ills., Dec. 4th 1884 at residence of his sister Susan White, and the identical compass, magnet, chain &c. purchased from John Gardener, sent to Vermont in 1784 and used by General Whitelaw while Surveyor General, is now in possession of his Great Grandson, Geo. P. Whitelaw of St. Louis, Mo. About the year 1864 Thos. Goodwillie of Barnet, VT, read a paper on the life of General Whitelaw before the Historical Society of Vermont at its meeting in St. Johnsbury, in which he suggested acquiring the surveying instruments, considering they would be a valuable addition to their Historical collections. This sketch of Genl. Whitelaws life was published in the Caledonian of St. Johnsbury Nov 18, 1864, and Geo. P. Whitelaw finding a copy of same among his fathers effects, has concluded to offer to donate these Surveying instruments to the Historical Society of the State of Vermont, if they so desire. There is no doubt of the identity of these instruments. The compass having John Gardeners name on the face, and it came direct from Genl. Whitelaw to his Grandson John B. Whitelaw, and who only died in December last, and from him to his son Geo. P. Whitelaw of St. Louis Mo., who makes this offer.
Name/Title
Magnet
Entry/Object ID
1885.1.2
Description
U-shaped metal magnet.
Context
Used by James Whitelaw of Ryegate, Vermont's second Surveyor General.
Acquisition
1885.1
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Dimensions
Relationships
Person or Organization
Whitelaw, James
Place
Town
Ryegate
County
Caledonia County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Web Links and URLs
Manual Typewriter
Name/Title
Manual Typewriter
Entry/Object ID
2010.72.23
Description
Black typewriter with the label "REMINGTON RAND" at the center top. The typewriter has round, black keys marked with gold letters and numbers, plus unmarked shift keys and keys for tab, Margin Release, Set, and Clear.
Context
Used at the Cecchini Pharmacy in Barre, Vermont
Acquisition
2010.72
Made/Created
Remington Rand
1945-1950
20th Century
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Dimensions
Materials
Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Cecchini Pharmacy
Place
City
Barre City
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
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Marking Gauge
Name/Title
Marking Gauge
Entry/Object ID
1957.13.10
Description
Marking gauge consisting of a wooden block clamped on a square wooden dowel. The block loosens with a wooden screw and has a metal tip protruding out of one side.
Context
Found in Waterbury, Vermont in 1957.
Acquisition
1957.13
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood
Relationships
Place
Town
Waterbury
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
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Marking Stamp
Name/Title
Marking Stamp
Entry/Object ID
1953.30.2
Description
Marking stamp consisting of a metal stamp with a wooden knob handle. The stamps reads, "West Montpelier". The adjustable date stamp screws to the main body of the stamp.
Use
Used to postmark mail
Acquisition
1953.30
Made/Created
May 1865-1866
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Dimensions
Materials
Wood, Brass, Rubber
Relationships
Place
City
Montpelier
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
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Marking Stamp
Name/Title
Marking Stamp
Entry/Object ID
1953.30.5
Description
Stamp consisting of a rectangular base and turned black-painted wooden knob handle. The adjustable date is entered as "Apr 03, 1935 p.m." with the 3 in "03" inserted backward. The rest of the stamp reads, "Putnamville". It accompanied by a postmarked envelope illustrating the stamp.
Use
Used to postmark mail.
Acquisition
1953.30
Made/Created
Cooper Stamp Works
1935
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Materials
Wood, Metal, Rubber
Relationships
Place
Village
Putnamville
Town
Middlesex
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
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Marking Stamp
Name/Title
Marking Stamp
Entry/Object ID
1946.16.2b
Description
Wooden marking stamp carved on the face with the raised letter "S".
Context
Made by Dr. Frederick Ford of Cornwall, Vermont, for Simeon Sperry Rockwell of Cornwall, Vermont.
Acquisition
1946.16
Made/Created
Artist
Ford, Frederick (1759-1822)
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood
Relationships
Person or Organization
Rockwell, Simeon Sperry (1815-1901)
Marking Stamp
Name/Title
Marking Stamp
Entry/Object ID
1946.16.2a
Description
Wooden marking stamp carved on the face with the raised word, "Rockwell".
Context
Made by Dr. Frederick Ford of Cornwall, Vermont, for Simeon Sperry Rockwell of Cornwall, Vermont.
Acquisition
1946.16
Made/Created
Artist
Ford, Frederick (1759-1822)
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood
Relationships
Person or Organization
Rockwell, Simeon Sperry (1815-1901)
Match
Name/Title
Match
Entry/Object ID
1975.31.1a-b
Description
Wooden stick matches. The matches are partially split, with a small uncut portion at the bottom. The other ends are tapered and tipped with a red substance.
Acquisition
1975.31
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Dimensions
Materials
Wood
Match Holder
Name/Title
Match Holder
Entry/Object ID
1965.28
Description
Elaborately carved wooden match holder. It is carved in the shape of several curved feathers, with two meeting at the top to form a hole for hanging.
Acquisition
1965.28
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood
Match Holder
Name/Title
Match Holder
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.168
Description
Metal match holder that has two holes so it could be screwed to a wall. It was made by children at the College Moderne et Technique at Montceau Les Mines. It is made of bent and crimped tin.
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Acquisition
1964.63
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Dimensions
Materials
Tin
Relationships
Person or Organization
Merci Train
Place
Country
France
Continent
Match Holder
Name/Title
Match Holder
Entry/Object ID
1959.63.33
Description
Black enameled metal match holder. The holder has a hole at the center top for mounting onto a wall. The holder is rectangular with an extension at the bottom that is open at the front. The front has a label that reads, "COMPLIMENTS OF COATES & GOVE / EAST CALAIS, VT. / DEALING IN Standard Merchandise at Honest Prices".
Context
Given away as a promotional item by Coates & Gove, a general store in East Calais, Vermont
Acquisition
1959.63
Made/Created
1911-1920
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Coates & Gove
Place
Village
East Calais
Town
Calais
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
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Matchbook
Name/Title
Matchbook
Entry/Object ID
1992.21
Description
Cardboard matchbook printed on the back with the inscription "V for VICTORY" in red and white on a blue ground. The front flap is printed with the inscription, "Buy WAR SAVINGS BONDS and STAMPS" in blue and white on a red ground and inserts beneath a striking strip. There are 4 remaining matches with blue heads.
Context
Sold by a grocery store in Middlebury, Vermont, in 1945
Acquisition
1992.21
Made/Created
Ohio Match Company
1945
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Paperboard
Matches
Name/Title
Matches
Entry/Object ID
1939.2a-c
Description
Wooden stick matches. The matches are connected at one end with masking tap. The other ends are tapered and tipped with a red substance
Context
Made at Luke Roberts' mill in Waterbury, Vermont
Acquisition
1939.2
Made/Created
Lexicon
Materials
Wood
Relationships
Person or Organization
Roberts, Luke
Matches
Name/Title
Matches
Entry/Object ID
1974.35
Description
Wooden stick matches. The matches are partially split, with a small uncut portion at the bottom. The other ends are tapered and tipped with a red substance.
Context
Made in the Luke Roberts Mill in Waterbury, Vermont, and owned by Chester Simonds, in Waterbury, Vermont.
Acquisition
1974.35
Made/Created
Luke Roberts Mill
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood
Relationships
Person or Organization
Simonds, Chester (1862-1937)
Maul
Name/Title
Maul
Entry/Object ID
1947.6.5
Description
Wooden post-driver. There are heavy metal bands around both ends of the head, which has blown out outside of the bands. A short wood handle is inserted into the center bottom of the head.
Acquisition
1947.6
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Materials
Wood, Metal
Relationships
Place
Town
Grafton
County
Windham County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
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Meat Maul
Name/Title
Meat Maul
Entry/Object ID
1952.27
Description
Wooden mallet with square head. The ends of the head are carved with grooves.
Use
Used to tenderize meat by pounding it
Acquisition
1952.27
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Materials
Wood
Meat Maul
Name/Title
Meat Maul
Entry/Object ID
1962.16.5
Description
Meat tenderizer consisting of a turned piece of wood shaped into a handle on one side and cylinder with zig-zag profile.
Acquisition
1962.16
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood
Meat Maul
Name/Title
Meat Maul
Entry/Object ID
1955.17
Description
Meat maul consisting of a toothed piece of metal attached to a wooden handle.
Use
Used to tenderize cuts of meat prior to cooking.
Acquisition
1955.17
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Medical Case
Name/Title
Medical Case
Entry/Object ID
1950.8.2a-q
Description
Leather case containing surgical instruments. There are 16 pieces plus needles and thread. The case folds out with four flaps and secures with two sets of metal snaps. The interior is lined with red fabric.
Context
Owned by Dr. William A. Grover. Grover studied at Vermont Medical College in Woodstock, Vermont, in 1842, then travelled to California to practice in 1849.
Acquisition
1950.8
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Leather
Relationships
Grover, William Augustus, Vermont Medical College
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Medical Case
Name/Title
Medical Case
Entry/Object ID
1959.40.12a-h
Description
Red leather wallet containing medical instruments. The wallet closes with a central tab that inserts under a narrow flap. The wallet opens to reveal a blue leather lining with a strip across the center, sewn into sections to hold medical instruments.
Context
Owned by Dr. Payne Gilbert in Vermont
Acquisition
1959.40
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Materials
Leather, Tortoiseshell, Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Gilbert, Payne (1789-1849)
Place
Town
Tinmouth
County
Rutland County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
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Medical Case
Name/Title
Medical Case
Entry/Object ID
1960.191.1a-g
Description
Leather tool roll with miscellaneous blades and lances. The roll consists of an outer layer of light leather and a lining of dark leather. Across the center of the lining is a strip of dark leather, sewn down at intervals to create tubes or pockets. Bladed tools with tortoiseshell handles are inserted into the pockets. There are leather flaps at both the top and bottom, and the case closes by rolling it up.
Context
Used by Dr. Amori Benson in Landgrove, Vermont
Acquisition
1960.191
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Leather, Metal, Tortoiseshell
Relationships
Person or Organization
Benson, Amori (1799-1876)
Place
Town
Landgrove
County
Bennington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
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Medical Instrument Case
Name/Title
Medical Instrument Case
Entry/Object ID
1966.44.3a-j
Description
Metal surgical instruments in a brown canvas roll.
Context
Used by Doctor Frederick Whitmore Harriman of Montpelier, Vermont
Acquisition
1966.44
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Materials
Cotton, Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Harriman, Frederick Whitmore (1888-1940)
Place
City
Montpelier
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
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Medical Instrument Case
Name/Title
Medical Instrument Case
Entry/Object ID
1966.44.4a-b
Description
Small, tri-fold brown canvas medical instrument case. The front flap secures with 2 metal snaps.
Context
Used by Doctor Frederick Whitmore Harriman of Montpelier, Vermont
Acquisition
1966.44
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Dimensions
Materials
Cotton, Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Harriman, Frederick Whitmore (1888-1940)
Place
City
Montpelier
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Medical Kit
Name/Title
Medical Kit
Entry/Object ID
1943.2a-g
Description
Black leather satchel containing two glasses frames (one with one lens), a small round wooden box, and four tortoiseshell knife cases.
Context
Used by Dr. Hathaway of Cabot, Vermont
Acquisition
1943.2
Made/Created
1880-1920
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Tortoiseshell, Leather, Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Hathaway, Clarence L. (1846-1930)
Place
Town
Cabot
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Medicine Bottle
Name/Title
Medicine Bottle
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.85
Description
Small, turned unfinished wooden medicine bottle with a cork stopper. There is a paper label printed with, "A SURE CURE FOR/That Distressed Feeling/DIRECTION/TAKE ONCE MORNING AND NIGHT".
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Acquisition
2020.22
Made/Created
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
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Medicine Bottle
Name/Title
Medicine Bottle
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.86
Description
Small, unfinished wooden medicine bottle with a wooden stopper. The bottle has a simple molding at the top, and the remains of a paper label showing the inscription, "CO., Inc./MANUFACTURERS".
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Acquisition
2020.22
Made/Created
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
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Medicine Bottle
Name/Title
Medicine Bottle
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.87ab
Description
Cylindrical, turned wooden pill bottle or box.
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Acquisition
2020.22
Made/Created
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
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Dimensions
Overall
Medicine Bottle
Name/Title
Medicine Bottle
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.95
Description
Small, turned wooden medicine bottle with a wooden stopper. It has a white paper label saying, "Will's English Pills" and directions for taking them.
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Acquisition
2020.22
Made/Created
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
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Medicine Bottle
Name/Title
Medicine Bottle
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.97ab
Description
Cylindrical, turned wooden pill bottle or box.
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Acquisition
2020.22
Made/Created
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
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Medicine Case
Name/Title
Medicine Case
Entry/Object ID
1991.32.1
Description
Rectangular, black leather medicine case. The top and front panels open to show an interior that is lined with purple velvet and has shaped compartments for holding glass medicine bottles. The main body has 10 spaces for holding round vials, and 6 spaces for holding slightly large square-bodied bottles. The front panel has a central leather strap stitched into 15 loops for holding narrow vials. The vials and bottles contain a variety of tablets, powders, and liquid residue. The vials are sealed with corks, and the bottles are sealed with glass stoppers. Many of the containers have typed labels on paper.
Context
Used by John Quincy Adams Packer, a homeopathic physician in Marshfield, Vermont.
Acquisition
1991.32
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Leather, Glass, Cork, Metal, Silk
Relationships
Person or Organization
Packer, John Quincy Adams (1821-1893)
Place
Town
Marshfield
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Medicine Case
Name/Title
Medicine Case
Entry/Object ID
1975.22
Description
This small leather case holds several glass vials, some of which contain various substances, and each vial has been meticulously labeled. The case is trifold with an extra flap on one side over the bottles. The bottles are secured into a leather strap that is sewn into loops at intervals.
Context
Used by Dr. Eliphalet Mason Bill in Orange, Vermont
Acquisition
1975.22
Made/Created
circa 1840
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Leather, Glass, Cork, Paper, Silk
Relationships
Person or Organization
Bill, Eliphalet Mason, MD (1775-1854)
Place
Town
Orange
County
Orange County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Medicine Case
Name/Title
Medicine Case
Entry/Object ID
1966.44.1
Description
Black leather doctor's bag with short handles and brass clasp. The bag contains paper envelopes, glass vials, glass bottles, and a metal tube filled with various drugs.
Context
Used by Doctor John Whitmore in Hebron, New Hampshire.
Acquisition
1966.44
Made/Created
circa 1855
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Leather, Glass, Paper, Brass
Relationships
Person or Organization
Whitmore, John (1819-1885)
Place
City
Hebron
State/Province
New Hampshire
Country
United States of America
Continent
Medicine Case
Name/Title
Medicine Case
Entry/Object ID
1966.44.2a-l
Description
Black, bi-fold leather medicine case lined with purple velvet. The interior is shaped to hold glass vials. The vials still present contain the remnants of various powdered drugs.
Context
Used by Doctor John Whitmore in Hebron, New Hampshire.
Acquisition
1966.44
Made/Created
circa 1855
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Leather, Glass, Silk, Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Whitmore, John (1819-1885)
Place
City
Hebron
State/Province
New Hampshire
Country
United States of America
Continent
Milk Can
Name/Title
Milk Can
Entry/Object ID
1957.3.6
Description
Quart-size tin milk can with lid. The can is cylindrical with an applied handle.
Acquisition
1957.3
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Dimensions
Materials
Metal
Milk Can
Name/Title
Milk Can
Entry/Object ID
1981.9.1
Description
Tin cream or milk can. The top of the cover is stamped with the mark, "Franklin Co. Cry. Assoc. / St. Albans, VT." The sloping portion of the can is marked, "FCCA" in large brass letters. Each handle is marked "IRON CLAD".
Context
Made in St. Albans, Vermont and used in Fairfield, Vermont.
Acquisition
1981.9
Made/Created
Franklin County Creamery Association
1919-1939
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal
Relationships
Place
Town
Fairfield
County
Franklin County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Milk Can
Name/Title
Milk Can
Entry/Object ID
1959.37.53
Description
Copper milk can. The can has two U-shaped handles. The top opening comes inward at the neck, then flares outward.
Acquisition
1959.37
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Copper
Milk Pan
Name/Title
Milk Pan
Entry/Object ID
1957.3.15
Description
Tin milk pan with a round base and flaring sides form of 4 sheets of tin.
Acquisition
1957.3
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Tin
Milk Pan
Name/Title
Milk Pan
Entry/Object ID
1976.43.217
Description
Round milk settling pan with with flared sides. The sides are pieced from five sheets.
Acquisition
1976.43
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Tin
Milk Pan
Name/Title
Milk Pan
Entry/Object ID
1976.43.216
Description
Round milk settling pan with with flared sides. The sides are pieced from five sheets.
Acquisition
1976.43
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Tin
Milk Pan
Name/Title
Milk Pan
Entry/Object ID
1976.43.218
Description
Round milk settling pan with with flared sides. The sides are pieced from four sheets.
Acquisition
1976.43
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Dimensions
Materials
Tin
Milking Pail
Name/Title
Milking Pail
Entry/Object ID
1963.3.1
Description
Tin milking pail with strainer lip. One side of the pail has a wide spout, set beneath the strainer lip. There is a handle at the bottom of the opposite side for pouring, and a wire handle across the top for carrying.
Context
Likely used by Orvis Burton Batchelder near Barre, Vermont
Acquisition
1963.3
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Tin
Relationships
Person or Organization
Batchelder, Orvis Burton (1826-1911)
Place
City
Barre City
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Milking Piggin
Name/Title
Milking Piggin
Entry/Object ID
1958.1.1432
Description
Copper milking piggin consisting of a cup on a long metal handle. The cup is flared toward the base, and shaped at the top for pouring. The pouring spout is set perpendicular to the handle.
Acquisition
1958.1
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Miner's Pan
Name/Title
Miner's Pan
Entry/Object ID
2003.47.2
Description
Deep-sided circular miner's pan. The reverse has a partially extant makers mark, the remains of which read, "EXT ... Ac... M... Nickel Ste ..."
Context
Used by Andrew E. Nuquist to pan for gold in the Plymouth, Vermont area.
Acquisition
2003.47
Made/Created
1958-1972
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Nuquist, Andrew E. (1905-1975)
Place
Town
Plymouth
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Miniature Pail
Name/Title
Miniature Pail
Entry/Object ID
1939.5.3a-b
Description
Miniature round metal bucket with a metal lid. The bucket has a U-shaped wire handle that connects on opposite sides of the rim and hinges to go above the bucket. The lid has a round wire handle at the center.
Context
Used by Jane Dike in Starksboro, Vermont
Acquisition
1939.5
Made/Created
circa 1850
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Materials
Tin
Relationships
Dike, Jane, Knight, Aldis Edward (1818-1890)
Place
Town
Starksboro
County
Addison County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Mirror
Name/Title
Mirror
Entry/Object ID
2004.64.3
Description
Small, circular hand mirror with a printed metal back. The back is printed with an illustration of a woman playing an upright piano with a young girl seated beside her and a man behind her. Surrounding the illustration is the inscription, "PIANOS Inner-Player Pianos / Wellington Conover / CABLE Kingsbury / Bailey's Music Parlors, Factory Distributors ST. JOHNSBURY, VT."
Context
Produced to advertise Bailey's Music Parlors in St. Johnsbury, Vermont
Acquisition
2004.64
Made/Created
circa 1930
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Celluloid, Glass
Relationships
Person or Organization
Bailey's Music Parlors
Place
Town
St. Johnsbury
County
Caledonia County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Mirror
Name/Title
Mirror
Entry/Object ID
2004.64.4
Description
Rectangular hand mirror with a printed celluloid back. The back is printed with an image of a woman standing beside a writing desk. There are three shoes on the desk. To the right of the woman is the label, "F. M. GOULD BURLINGTON, VT." Along the bottom is the label, "Dorothy Dodd SHOES".
Context
Produced to advertise F. M. Gould in Burlington, Vermont, as a distributor of Dorothy Dodd shoes.
Acquisition
2004.64
Made/Created
circa 1915
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Celluloid, Glass
Relationships
F. M. Gould, Dorothy Dodd Shoes
Place
City
Burlington
County
Chittenden County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Mirror
Name/Title
Mirror
Entry/Object ID
1969.1.18
Description
Small hand mirror with wooden frame. The frame and handle are carved as one. The mirror is oval.
Acquisition
1969.1
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood
Miter-Box Saw
Name/Title
Miter-Box Saw
Entry/Object ID
1994.51.2
Description
Saw and miter-box consisting of a handsaw inserted through a metal mount attached to two perpendicular wooden boards. There is a paper label on the backside of the miter-box that says it is a Perfection Miter Box, manufactured by Union Hardware Co. of Torrington, Conn. USA. It lists two patent dates: Jan. 8, 1901 and Dec. 23, 1902. Underneath this information are directions for use of this tool. The word "Perfection" is also found on the metal device that holds the saw in place. On the top of the saw blade are the words, "Cast steel, Henry Disston and Sons, Philadelphia and Warranted." A large screw head on the wooden handle has the company name - H. Disston & Sons and an abbreviation for Philadelphia - "Philada."
Context
Used by Joseph A. Gassette of Burlington, Vermont
Acquisition
1994.51
Made/Created
1902
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood, Iron, Steel
Relationships
Person or Organization
Gassette, Joseph A. (1861-1930)
Place
City
Burlington
County
Chittenden County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Molding
Name/Title
Molding
Entry/Object ID
2014.18.2
Description
Plaster cast of a section of crown molding.
Context
Cast from the molding that was used in the Pavilion Hotel in Montpelier, Vermont
Acquisition
2014.18
Made/Created
1965-1970
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Plaster
Relationships
,
Molding Plane
Name/Title
Molding Plane
Entry/Object ID
1944.7.11e
Description
Molding plane with wooden box-body. The box has an extended sole and shaped wedge.
Acquisition
1944.7
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Materials
Wood, Metal
Molding Plane
Name/Title
Molding Plane
Entry/Object ID
1951.6.1b
Description
Saw-handled wood plane. The plane has a metal lip on the bottom so that the blade runs evenly with the edge of the wood.
Context
Used by Dexter Trow Larkin to make cases for the Vermont State Cabinet (the precursor to the Vermont History Museum)
Acquisition
1951.6
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Materials
Wood, Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Larkin, Dexter Trow (1833-1911)
,
Molding Plane
Name/Title
Molding Plane
Entry/Object ID
1975.494.1
Description
Tool for making a variety of beaded edges in wood. The tool is made of brass, and the handle is made of polished wood. The circular blade has many indentations and turns when the thumbscrew is released. The fence on the bottom of the tool acts as a guide. The tool bears a paper label reading, "Windsor Hand Bead/Pat. March 10, 1885/Pat. for imp. allowed May 6, 1885/Pool, Williams & Co., Windsor, Vt.".
Use
Used to carve molded beads into wood. The craftsman would hold the two side handles and pull the tool toward himself.
Context
Made by Pool, Williams, & Co. in Windsor, Vermont
Acquisition
1975.494
Made/Created
Pool, Williams & Co.
1885
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood, Brass
Molding Plane
Name/Title
Molding Plane
Entry/Object ID
1951.6.1a
Description
Saw-handled wood plane. The plane has lip on the bottom so that the blade runs evenly with the edge of the wood.
Context
Used by Dexter Trow Larkin to make cases for the Vermont State Cabinet (the precursor to the Vermont History Museum)
Acquisition
1951.6
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Materials
Wood, Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Larkin, Dexter Trow (1833-1911)
,
Molding Plane
Name/Title
Molding Plane
Entry/Object ID
1975.494.2
Description
Molding plane with wooden box-body. The box has an extended sole and shaped wedge.
Context
Made in Jamaica, Vermont
Acquisition
1975.494
Made/Created
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood, Metal
Molding Plane
Name/Title
Molding Plane
Entry/Object ID
1944.7.11f
Description
Molding plane consisting of a wooden body, metal chisel blade, and 2 wooden wedges. The body is carved with a large handle, similar in shape to a saw handle.
Acquisition
1944.7
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Materials
Wood, Metal
Mole Trap
Name/Title
Mole Trap
Entry/Object ID
1976.33.37
Description
Metal mole trap. The trap consists of a U-shaped frame with a spring-loaded central pole. At the bottom end up the pole is a rectangular attachment with 6 sharp tines.
Acquisition
1976.33
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal
Mortar
Name/Title
Mortar
Entry/Object ID
1975.400
Description
Large, irregularly shaped ground stone mortar. It is formed from a flat stone with a dished area that is very smooth.
Use
Used as a base or receptacle to grind materials, such as food or spices.
Context
Collected in Essex, Vermont
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Place
Town
Essex
County
Chittenden County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Mortar and Pestle
Name/Title
Mortar and Pestle
Entry/Object ID
1964.25.3a-b
Description
Carved wood mortar and pestle.
Acquisition
1964.25
Dimensions
Pestle
Materials
Wood
Relationships
Place
Town
Northfield
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Mortar and Pestle
Name/Title
Mortar and Pestle
Entry/Object ID
1954.40.3a-b
Description
Large wooden mortar and pestle. The mortar is turned with horizontal scribe lines around the exterior. The pestle flares outward toward the base.
Acquisition
1954.40
Mortar and Pestle
Name/Title
Mortar and Pestle
Entry/Object ID
1947.6.8gg
Description
Carved wood mortar and pestle.
Context
Owned by John Barrett of Grafton, Vermont. Barrett served in the Vermont Senate and owned a shop in Grafton.
Acquisition
1947.6
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Dimensions
Mortar
Materials
Wood
Relationships
Person or Organization
Barrett, John (1776-1856)
Place
Town
Grafton
County
Windham County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Mortar and Pestle
Name/Title
Mortar and Pestle
Entry/Object ID
1932.4.2a-b
Description
Large wooden mortar and pestle.
Context
Owned by Jonas Galusha, the sixth and eighth Governor of Vermont.
Acquisition
1932.4
Dimensions
Relationships
Person or Organization
Galusha, Jonas (1753–1834)
Mortar and Pestle
Name/Title
Mortar and Pestle
Entry/Object ID
1960.65.1a-b
Description
White marble mortar and pestle set. The mortar is a round bowl with high sides. A semi-circle is carved into the interior edge of rim to create a pouring spout; the exterior edge of the rim is not shaped around the divot. The pestle is made in two parts: the marble grinder and a turned wooden handle.
Acquisition
1960.65
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Dimensions
Materials
Marble, Wood
Motion Picture Camera
Name/Title
Motion Picture Camera
Entry/Object ID
2021.22.1a-b
Description
Kodak home movie camera and case. The camera is rectangular and covered in black leather. A small, round metal lens sticks out from the front. At the base of the lens is a pointed mechanism for adjusting the aperture; the mechanism sticks out to indicate the f-stop on a metal chart mounted to the body of the camera. A glass viewfinder is inset into the upper left corner of the front, viewable from a glass lens at the top of the camera. There is also a pop-up metal viewfinder. A short leather handle stretches across the length of the top. The right side of the camera has a metal crank for advancing the film inside the camera. The left side of the camera has a latch for opening up the side. The camera is held in a carrying case covered on the exterior with black leather and the interior with brown wool felt.
Context
Used by Kenneth J. Kirk, Sr., and Gertrude Mackie Kirk in Barre, Vermont
Acquisition
2021.22
Made/Created
Eastman Kodak Co.
1920-1930
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Materials
Metal, Glass, Leather, Wool
Relationships
Kirk, Gertrude Mackie (1895-1984), Kirk, Kenneth Johnson, Sr. (1894-1981)
Place
City
Barre City
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Mousetrap
Name/Title
Mousetrap
Entry/Object ID
1954.40.5
Description
Mousetrap consisting of a wooden box with a wire-hinged lid. There is a wood protrusion on one side with a metal-wrapped side. The metal has a U-shaped opening that leads into the interior of the box. There is a wire barrier inside the opening that pushes upward, allowing a mouse in but not out. One side of the box is left open, clad in metal with oval holes.
Acquisition
1954.40
Made/Created
Lovell Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
1876-1900
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Dimensions
Materials
Metal, Wood
Web Links and URLs
Mousetrap
Name/Title
Mousetrap
Entry/Object ID
1947.6.8c
Description
Mousetrap consisting of a cage and wheel. The cage is covered with a wire grate. There is a hinged door on one side of the cage, and a door leading to an enclosed round portion (wheel) on the other.
Context
Owned by John Barrett of Grafton, Vermont. Barrett served in the Vermont Senate and owned a shop in Grafton.
Acquisition
1947.6
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Dimensions
Relationships
Person or Organization
Barrett, John (1776-1856)
Place
Town
Grafton
County
Windham County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Nail
Name/Title
Nail
Entry/Object ID
2021.5.18
Description
Large nail with the number 30 molded into the head.
Use
Used to record the date of repairs of railroad tracks.
Acquisition
2021.5
Made/Created
1930
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Materials
Metal
Nail
Name/Title
Nail
Entry/Object ID
1946.12
Description
Cut nail with half of the head broken off. There is residue of white tape on side. There is white paint on top of head.
Context
Taken from the Cadwell House in Montpelier, Vermont. The Cadwell House stood on Main Street at the site of the current Blanchard Block. Both Lafayette and James Monroe were entertained there.
Acquisition
1946.12
Made/Created
1810-1890
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Iron
Relationships
Place
City
Montpelier
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Nail
Name/Title
Nail
Entry/Object ID
1946.14
Description
Cut nail. The nail has a round head and tubular shaft that is forged into a curved point at the end.
Context
Taken from the Pitkin House in Montpelier, Vermont.
Acquisition
1946.14
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Iron
Relationships
Place
City
Montpelier
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Nail
Name/Title
Nail
Entry/Object ID
2021.5.19
Description
Large nail with the number 31 molded into its head.
Use
Used to record the date of repairs of railroad tracks.
Acquisition
2021.5
Made/Created
1931
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Materials
Metal
Nail
Name/Title
Nail
Entry/Object ID
2021.5.21
Description
Large nail with the number 32 molded into its head.
Use
Used to record the date of repairs of railroad tracks.
Acquisition
2021.5
Made/Created
1932
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Materials
Metal
Nail
Name/Title
Nail
Entry/Object ID
2021.5.23
Description
Large nail with the number 47 molded into the head.
Use
Used to record the date of repairs of railroad tracks.
Acquisition
2021.5
Made/Created
1947
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Materials
Metal
Nail
Name/Title
Nail
Entry/Object ID
2021.5.20
Description
Large nail with the number 31 molded into its head.
Use
Used to record the date of repairs of railroad tracks.
Acquisition
2021.5
Made/Created
1931
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Materials
Metal
Nail
Name/Title
Nail
Entry/Object ID
1969.35.6a-c
Description
Three wrought iron nails. Each nail has a rose head. The long nail is significantly curved.
Context
Taken from Mount Independence, a Revolutionary War fort site.
Acquisition
1969.35
Made/Created
18th Century
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Dimensions
Materials
Iron
Relationships
Place
Building
Mount Independence
Town
Orwell
County
Addison County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Event
American Revolutionary War
Nail
Name/Title
Nail
Entry/Object ID
2021.5.17
Description
Large nail with the number 29 molded into the head.
Use
Used to record the date of repairs of railroad tracks.
Acquisition
2021.5
Made/Created
1929
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Materials
Metal
Nail
Name/Title
Nail
Entry/Object ID
2021.5.15
Description
Large nail with the number 22 molded into the head.
Use
Used to record the date of repairs of railroad tracks.
Acquisition
2021.5
Made/Created
1922
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Materials
Metal
Nail
Name/Title
Nail
Entry/Object ID
2021.5.22
Description
Large nail with the number 32 molded into its head.
Use
Used to record the date of repairs of railroad tracks.
Acquisition
2021.5
Made/Created
1932
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Materials
Metal
Nail
Name/Title
Nail
Entry/Object ID
2021.5.16
Description
Large nail with the number 29 molded into the head.
Use
Used to record the date of repairs of railroad tracks.
Acquisition
2021.5
Made/Created
1929
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Materials
Metal
Napkin Holder
Name/Title
Napkin Holder
Entry/Object ID
2012.23.12
Description
Wooden napkin holder with the fan-tailed bird carvings attached on either side. The sides also have carvings in the wood of round flowers with leaves. The sides are attached to the base with screws. These carvings are made from one piece of cedar, which is then fanned out to form the tail.
Context
Made by Chester Nutting of Danville, Vermont
Acquisition
2012.23
Made/Created
Artist
Nutting, Chester (1900-1975)
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood
Napkin Rings
Name/Title
Napkin Rings
Entry/Object ID
2023.14.6a-d
Description
4 carved wooden napkin rings. They are carved with floral vines over a mottled ground.
Context
Made by Pasquale "Patsy" Santo of Rutland, Vermont.
Acquisition
2023.14
Made/Created
Artist
Santo, Pasquale "Patsy" (1893-1975)
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Wood
Navigational Rule
Interpretative Labels
Navigational Scales Used by James Whitelaw (1748 - 1829), Vermont’s second Surveyor General Ryegate, VT Gift of George P. Whitelaw, 1885.1.4ab James Whitelaw was born in Scotland, and came to America in 1773 as a land scout for the Scotch American Company of Farmers. He worked and traveled in several different colonies, but settled in Ryegate, Vermont. In 1787 he became Vermont’s second Surveyor General. In this capacity he was responsible for completing accurate local surveys of towns and counties. Whitelaw’s work is central to the new settlers’ process of dividing the Vermont landscape for private ownership and development. Mapmaking is a process of definition: Whitelaw and others like him were projecting their own vision of Vermont’s landscape. That vision emphasized European-style agriculture, certain kinds of “productive” wild animals, and left no room for the catamount.
Name/Title
Navigational Rule
Entry/Object ID
1885.1.4a
Description
Straight metal ruler engraved with horizontal, vertical, and diagonal lines marking different scales.
Context
Used by James Whitelaw of Ryegate, Vermont's second Surveyor General.
Acquisition
1885.1
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Materials
Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Whitelaw, James
Place
Town
Ryegate
County
Caledonia County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Navigational Scale
Interpretative Labels
Navigational Scales Used by James Whitelaw (1748 - 1829), Vermont’s second Surveyor General Ryegate, VT Gift of George P. Whitelaw, 1885.1.4ab James Whitelaw was born in Scotland, and came to America in 1773 as a land scout for the Scotch American Company of Farmers. He worked and traveled in several different colonies, but settled in Ryegate, Vermont. In 1787 he became Vermont’s second Surveyor General. In this capacity he was responsible for completing accurate local surveys of towns and counties. Whitelaw’s work is central to the new settlers’ process of dividing the Vermont landscape for private ownership and development. Mapmaking is a process of definition: Whitelaw and others like him were projecting their own vision of Vermont’s landscape. That vision emphasized European-style agriculture, certain kinds of “productive” wild animals, and left no room for the catamount.
Name/Title
Navigational Scale
Entry/Object ID
1885.1.4b
Description
Hinged ivory ruler. The ruler is hinged at the center with a round brass hinge. Each side is engraved with lines measuring 4 different scales.
Context
Used by James Whitelaw of Ryegate, Vermont's second Surveyor General.
Acquisition
1885.1
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Materials
Metal, Ivory
Relationships
Person or Organization
Whitelaw, James
Place
Town
Ryegate
County
Caledonia County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Navigational Telescope
Name/Title
Navigational Telescope
Entry/Object ID
2009.29.1
Description
Spyglass, or expanding monocular consisting of 2 interlocking brass cylinders. There is a glass lens in one end, and an eyepiece in the other.
Context
Said to have been used by Thomas Moore, one of the first white settlers of Chelsea, Vermont.
Acquisition
2009.29
Made/Created
circa 1785
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Brass, Glass
Relationships
Person or Organization
Moore, Thomas (1756-1842)
Place
Town
Chelsea
County
Orange County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Needle Case
Interpretative Labels
Nathaniel Burbank of South Walden, Vermont wen to sea in 1858 and didn't return home until after the end of the Civil War. The logbook was kept of his first voyage aboard the Joseph Grinnell, which sailed for the Pacific Ocean out fo Bedford, Massachusetts on June 18, 1858 under William Thomas as Master. Burbank made his awls from whalebone and drew the picture of his prey, the Sperm whale. Throughout his voyage he would stamp the book with a whale for a capture and a whale's tail for one that got away. Burbank's written accounts of his whaling career end in 1862. His accounts in this book continued in 1872 listing produce from and work on his Vermont farm.
Name/Title
Needle Case
Entry/Object ID
1994.41.4a-d
Description
Wooden cylindrical needle case covered with rope. The rope exterior is fitted tightly over the wooden interior. The pieces fit together at the center.
Context
Made and/or owned by Nathaniel Burbank of South Walden, Vermont.
Acquisition
1994.41
Made/Created
Artist
Burbank, Nathaniel (1828-1913)
circa 1860
Lexicon
Materials
Rope
Relationships
Place
Town
Walden
County
Caledonia County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Needlework Basket
Name/Title
Needlework Basket
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.126
Description
Wood and cloth sewing or knitting basket. Dark, wooden arms hinge shut. Blue patterned cloth forms the sack, which is lined in solid blue material. Also two cloth handles.
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Acquisition
1964.63
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Dimensions
Materials
Paper, Leather
Relationships
Person or Organization
Merci Train
Place
Country
France
Continent
Needlework Box
Name/Title
Needlework Box
Entry/Object ID
1963.30
Description
Octagonal leather sewing box. There are two small leather carrying straps, tied together at the center with a strip of brocaded silk. The interior has been relined with 1960s fabric.
Context
Used in Jericho Center, Vermont
Acquisition
1963.30
Made/Created
circa 1860
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Leather
Relationships
Place
Village
Jericho Center
Town
Jericho
County
Chittenden County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Needlework Box
Name/Title
Needlework Box
Entry/Object ID
1979.3
Description
This purple box features a top that is embossed with the words "Sewing-Box" and adorned with an illustration of a woman's face. Surrounding this design is a black, art nouveau floral border. Upon opening the box, the interior is lined with a vibrant shade of red. It contains several compartments for organizing sewing supplies. Within these compartments, one can find scissors, various threads, hooks, and other miscellaneous sewing notions.
Acquisition
1979.3
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Cardboard, Artificial Leather, Paper, Metal
Niddy-Noddy
Name/Title
Niddy-Noddy
Entry/Object ID
1952.40.20
Description
Wooden niddy noddy consisting of a turned central bar with slightly triangular crossbars at each end. The crossbars are offset perpendicularly from each other. Each crossbar has a raised scroll carved into each end. One of the bars is marked, "LN 75".
Acquisition
1952.40
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood
Niddy-Noddy
Name/Title
Niddy-Noddy
Entry/Object ID
1957.3.5
Description
Wooden niddy noddy consisting of a turned central bar with slightly triangular crossbars at each end. The crossbars are offset perpendicularly from each other. Each crossbar has a raised scroll carved into each end.
Use
Used to wind skeins of yarn.
Context
4 in collection; suggest retaining 1.
Acquisition
1957.3
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Materials
Wood
Niddy-Noddy
Name/Title
Niddy-Noddy
Entry/Object ID
1954.42.5
Description
Wooden niddy noddy consisting of a turned central bar with slightly triangular crossbars at each end. The crossbars are offset perpendicularly from each other. One crossbar has a raised scroll carved into each end.
Use
Used to wind skeins of yarn.
Context
4 in collection; suggest retaining 1.
Acquisition
1954.42
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Niddy-Noddy
Name/Title
Niddy-Noddy
Entry/Object ID
1957.32
Description
Wooden niddy noddy consisting of a turned central bar with slightly triangular crossbars at each end. The crossbars are offset perpendicularly from each other. Each crossbar has a raised scroll carved into each end.
Context
Used to wind skeins of yarn.
Acquisition
1957.32
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Oilcan
Name/Title
Oilcan
Entry/Object ID
1962.29
Description
Wooden barrel for holding kerosene. It has a solid top with a small, circular hole covered by a screw-on seal. There is a metal spigot at the bottom of one side.
Acquisition
1962.29
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood, Metal
Open Scorper
Name/Title
Open Scorper
Entry/Object ID
1957.13.11
Description
Open scorper consisting of a metal blade set perpendicular to a wooden handle.
Context
Found in the basement of a store in Waterbury, Vermont
Acquisition
1957.13
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Relationships
Place
Town
Waterbury
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Outside Calipers
Name/Title
Outside Calipers
Entry/Object ID
1947.5
Description
Large metal calipers. The arms of the calipers are connected at one end around a metal post, creating a hinge. The arms flare outward dramatically, creating a circle when closed.
Acquisition
1947.5
Made/Created
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Iron
Oxshoe
Name/Title
Oxshoe
Entry/Object ID
1959.47ab
Description
Oxshoe consisting of two pieces. Each piece is curved inward, forming a U when placed together. There are rectangular holes along the outer edge. One side is marked, "Atwater 3" and the other is marked "Ate 3". In both instances, the 3 is backwards.
Context
Worn by oxen on Walden, Vermont, while logging
Acquisition
1959.47
Made/Created
circa 1860
Lexicon
Materials
Metal
Relationships
Place
Town
Walden
County
Caledonia County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Oxshoe
Name/Title
Oxshoe
Entry/Object ID
1969.5.3
Description
2-part oxshoe. Each half is shaped like an apostrophe.
Context
Found in Mount Independence, Orwell, Vermont, in 1967.
Acquisition
1969.5
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Dimensions
Overall (each)
Materials
Metal
Relationships
Place
Building
Mount Independence
Town
Orwell
County
Addison County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Pack Basket
Name/Title
Pack Basket
Entry/Object ID
1987.18.1
Description
Large basket with webbing straps for carrying on a person's back. The basket is a rounded rectangle shape with one side concave. Khaki webbing is wrapped around the top of the basket and hung with two long straps that stretch from front to back around the bottom of the pack in order to be worn over a person's shoulders, like a backpack. The straps are adjustable at the front of the pack via metal buckles.
Context
Used by Fred Mould, a founding member of the Sterling Section of the Green Mountain Club.
Acquisition
1987.18
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Ash Splint, Cotton
Relationships
Mould, Fred, Green Mountain Club
Padlock
Name/Title
Padlock
Entry/Object ID
1960.142
Description
Large metal padlock, painted gold. The lock has a central keyhole with a central post.
Acquisition
1960.142
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Iron
Paint Brush
Name/Title
Paint Brush
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.79
Description
Paintbrush with an unfinished wooden handle and black bristles. The wide section of bristles are secured to the handle with a band of silver-toned metal.
Context
Made by Baker Brush Company in Brandon, VT
Acquisition
2020.22
Made/Created
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
circa 1944-circa 1945
Lexicon
Materials
Wood
Paint Brush
Name/Title
Paint Brush
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.80
Description
Narrow paintbrush with an unfinished handle and light-colored bristles. The bristles are attached to the handle with a silver-toned strip of metal. The handle is marked in pencil with the words "Henry Mackie/ Newton Thompson Brandon 1950s/80s".
Context
Made by Baker Brush Company in Brandon, VT
Acquisition
2020.22
Made/Created
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
circa 1944-circa 1945
Lexicon
Materials
Wood
Paint Roller
Name/Title
Paint Roller
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.77
Description
Paint roller on metal handle. The roller is peach-colored fibers attached to a cardboard roll. The roll is slid onto a mental paint roller handle with a plastic grip.
Context
Made by Baker Brush Company in Brandon, VT
Acquisition
2020.22
Made/Created
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
circa 1944-circa 1945
Lexicon
Materials
Metal, Cardboard, Nylon, Plastic
Paint Roller
Name/Title
Paint Roller
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.78
Description
Paint roller brush consisting of a tube of cardboard with fuzzy, yellow/salmon-colored fibers applied around the outside.
Context
Made by Baker Brush Company in Brandon, VT
Acquisition
2020.22
Made/Created
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
circa 1944-circa 1945
Lexicon
Materials
Wood
Paint Tray
Name/Title
Paint Tray
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.81
Description
Metal tray used for paint rollers. The top of the tray is stained with black and brown paint.
Context
Made by Baker Brush Company in Brandon, VT
Acquisition
2020.22
Made/Created
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
circa 1944-circa 1945
Lexicon
Materials
Wood
Paper Clips
Name/Title
Paper Clips
Entry/Object ID
1945.41.2ab
Description
Two metal paper clips consisting of an oval outer portion and an inner tab (now broken off). Each clip is stamped from sheet metal. Each is stamped with the inscription, "PAT. JAN. 30, '94".
Context
Salvaged from the Arsenal Fire in Montpelier, Vermont, on September 1, 1945. The Vermont Arsenal building burned down after being struck by lightning.
Acquisition
1945.41
Made/Created
1894
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall (each)
Materials
Metal
Relationships
Place
City
Montpelier
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Paper Clips
Name/Title
Paper Clips
Entry/Object ID
1955.26a-b
Description
Two wire paper clips. The clips are made from metal wire bent into a triangular pretzel shape.
Acquisition
1955.26
Lexicon
Materials
Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Ridlon, John Frederick (1852-1936)
Patent Model
Interpretative Labels
Patent Model, ca. 1878 George H. Soule Company St. Albans, VT Metal Gift of Cary H. Keith, 1985.21.1a-c George Henry Soule was born on a farm in Fairfield in 1865, and after attending Goddard Seminary in Barre, returned to take over his family’s maple sugaring operations. By 1905, the Soule family farm was one of the largest maple producers in New England, with as many as 8,000 taps. Soule began experimenting with sugaring technology in the 1890s, and soon sought a series of patents for various inventions including evaporators, sap spouts, and other equipment for gathering sap. Many of his designs were produced by other companies, but in 1915 he formed his own company to manufacture his products. The “King” Evaporator (possibly a nod to Soule’s nickname “Maple Sugar King”) was the Soule company’s signature model and featured a number of innovations. Soule himself passed away in 1937, but the Soule Company continued to produce maple equipment through the 20th century. Maple has long been one of Vermont’s most important export products, and Soule’s life and work aligned perfectly with the shift away from a maple sugar-based market to a liquid maple syrup market. That shift required innovation and creativity, and made a permanent mark on Vermont’s economy and image.
Name/Title
Patent Model
Entry/Object ID
1985.21.1a-c
Description
Patent model for a maple sap evaporator, in three parts.

There are two trays that rest on top of a base piece. The two trays hook together in the center. The left tray has some figured piping and the bottom of the pan is slats with gaps between them. It is divided horizontally into two parts. The right tray is divided horizontally into three parts, with a sealed base.

The base piece is supported by two legs on its left side and a rectangular base on its right side. On the left side, above the legs, it extends past the left tray and has a small oval opening. The base piece is formed generally into an arch. The left side of the base is a shallow pan, with a slant down to a deeper section that has slats at the bottom.

The entire model is metal, painted silver, and features the label “SOULES KING EVAPORATOR AND ARCH / Mfg By / GEO. H. SOULE CO. / St. Albans, Vt.
Context
Made by George H. Soule Company in St. Albans, VT
Acquisition
1985.21
Made/Created
George H. Soule Company
circa 1878
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal
Patent Model
Name/Title
Patent Model
Entry/Object ID
1946.31.4
Description
Patent model of an evaporator. The model consists of a tinned copper tray separated into 12 compartments. The center divider lists to the side, creating unequal compartments. There are four oval wire handles on the long sides near the corners.
Use
From 1790 to 1880, the US Patent Office required a three-dimensional working model to demonstrate each new invention.
Context
Model for patent number 98,816, issued to Abner Tolles of Perkinsville, Vermont, on January 11, 1870
Acquisition
1946.31
Made/Created
Artist
Tolles, A.
1870
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal, Copper, Tin
Relationships
Place
Village
Perkinsville
Town
Weathersfield
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Patent Model
Name/Title
Patent Model
Entry/Object ID
1946.31.3a-b
Description
Patent model for a scythe fastening. The model consists of a metal bracket with a metal loop bolted onto it. A paper tag attached to the model reads, "42,081. P. Frost. Scythe Fastening, &c. Patented Mar. 29, 1864." The model is stamped with the mark, "Newport, N.H. CAST STEEL".
Context
For patent number 42,081 issued to Pinkney Frost, of Springfield, Vermont
Acquisition
1946.31
Made/Created
1864
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Steel
Relationships
Person or Organization
Frost, Pinkney (1808-1888)
,
Patent Model
Name/Title
Patent Model
Entry/Object ID
1946.31.6
Description
Patent model for a camp bed. The model consists of two rectangular wooden frames with wire mesh stretched across the centers. The frames are attached at one end, creating a hinged platform. There are collapsible legs beneath the longer the frame. A small metal plaque on the bottom reads, "Dr. S. A. Skinner, Bristol Vt." An attached paper tag reads, "No 36441 S. A. Skinner. Bedstead, Lounge and Chair. Patented Sept 9th 1862."
Use
From 1790 to 1880, the US Patent Office required a three-dimensional working model to demonstrate each new invention.
Context
For patent number 36,441 issued to Dr. Smith A. Skinner of Bristol, Vermont
Acquisition
1946.31
Made/Created
1862
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood, Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Skinner, Smith Austin (1824-1905)
Place
Town
Bristol
County
Addison County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Event
Civil War
Patent Model
Name/Title
Patent Model
Entry/Object ID
1946.31.1a
Description
Patent model of a milk cooler. The cooler is a metal tub with grate over the top set into a wooden table with a hinged and paneled lid. There is space on both sides of the tub for cold water or ice. When closed, there is a small hole in the lid directly above the metal tub. There is a paper tag attached with a metal wire that reads, "Pat. no. 227,007 S. Hill Milk Cooler Patented Apr 27, 1880."
Context
Made for a patent issued to S. Hill of Greensboro, Vermont
Acquisition
1946.31
Made/Created
1880
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Relationships
Place
Town
Greensboro
County
Orleans County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Patent Model
Name/Title
Patent Model
Entry/Object ID
1946.31.2
Description
Patent model of a horse-powered machine. The model consists of two green metal ovals connects in the middle with three green metal brackets. A red metal track sits in grooves along the inside of the U-shaped pieces, creating a continuous loop.
Use
From 1790 to 1880, the US Patent Office required a three-dimensional working model to demonstrate each new invention.
Context
For patent number 2.83B, issued to A. W. Gray on October 26, 1842. Gray was a manufacturer of farm machinery in Middletown Springs, Vermont.
Acquisition
1946.31
Made/Created
1842
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
A. W. Gray & Sons
Place
Town
Middletown Springs
County
Rutland County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Patent Model
Name/Title
Patent Model
Entry/Object ID
1946.31.5
Description
Patent model of wooden window shutters. The miniature shutter sits on a rectangular wooden base, and the blinds open and close with a vertical wooden dowel attached to wire eyes at the center of each blind. The bottom of the dowel is attached to a metal disk that rotates as the dowel is moved. A paper tag in a metal frame is attached to the model with a wire and reads, "No. 64,588 F. R. Smith. Blind Slat Fastenings. Patented May, 7th 1867." The name "F. R. Smith" is painted in red at the top of the shutter, and "BENNINGTON, VT." is painted at the bottom.
Use
From 1790 to 1880, the US Patent Office required a three-dimensional working model to demonstrate each new invention.
Context
For patent number 64,588 issued to F. R. Smith of Bennington, Vermont
Acquisition
1946.31
Made/Created
1867
Lexicon
Materials
Wood, Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Smith, F. R.
Place
City
Bennington
County
Bennington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Patent Model
Name/Title
Patent Model
Entry/Object ID
1946.31.7
Description
Patent model of a miniature window with wooden slat blinds. The blinds are attached with small metal hinges and a large, mechanical hinge and the top that is operated from the "inside" of the window. There is a paper label that reads, "L. V. Quimby. Of. Boston. Mass. And. Wm. G. Marston. Of. West. Fairlee. Vt."
Use
When filing for patents, inventors needed to submit a written explanation of the invention, diagram drawings, and a working miniature.
Context
Made for the successful patent application for blind fastenings by L.V. Quimby of Boston, Massachusetts, and William G. Marston of West Fairlee, Vermont, in 1865.
Acquisition
1946.31
Made/Created
1865
Lexicon
Materials
Wood, Metal, Paper
Relationships
Person or Organization
Marston, William G. (1830-1861)
Place
Town
West Fairlee
County
Orange County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Patent Model
Name/Title
Patent Model
Entry/Object ID
1946.31.8a-b
Description
Patent model for a window shutter mechanism. The model consists of two matching boxes, each with a door that opens and closes via a series of gears. The back is left open to access the interior workings. A rectangular paper label on each door reads, "EDWARD MATTOCKS, Lyndon, Vermont." A paper tag attached to the model reads, "No. 27,372 E. Mattocks, Shutter Operator. Patented Mar. 6th 1860."
Context
For patent number 27,372 issued to Edward Mattocks of Lyndon, Vermont
Acquisition
1946.31
Made/Created
1860
Lexicon
Dimensions
Materials
Wood, Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Mattocks, Edward
Place
Town
Lyndon
County
Caledonia County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Patent Model
Name/Title
Patent Model
Entry/Object ID
1978.6.1
Description
Patent model of a chair based. The model consists of a rounded square wooden frame with a groove near the inner edge. A mesh made of heavy wire is secured in the groove. The mesh is woven from wire in a plain weave, crossing every 1/2-inch. There are wires extending diagonally between each corner. There is a paper label on the frame that reads, "G. A. Watkins / Exhibit H.C.". There is a paper tag tied with pink ribbon to the wire mesh that reads, "No. 118.079. / G.A. Watkins. / Chair Seats. / Patented Aug. 18th 1871."
Context
Model for the patent awarded to Gardner A. Watkins of Cavendish, Vermont, for a new type of chair seat.
Acquisition
1978.6
Made/Created
1871
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood, Metal, Paper
Relationships
Person or Organization
Watkins, Gardner A.
Place
Village
Cavendish
Town
Cavendish
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Patent Model
Name/Title
Patent Model
Entry/Object ID
1978.6.3
Description
Patent model for a milk cooler composed of a shallow rectangular pan with a center drain set inside a larger rectangular pan. The bottom pan has corner ledges to hold up the inner pan. A water pipe empties into the center of the cooling pan and drains from the other end. A bolt and nut tightens the inner pan down for complete drainage. It is accompanied by a paper tag with the inked inscription, "No. 149.705 / Aug. R. Bailey / Milk-Cooler / Patented April 14/ 1874."
Context
Made by Augustus R. Bailey of Elmore, Vermont
Acquisition
1978.6
Made/Created
Artist
Bailey, Augustus R. (1825-1878)
1874
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal
Patent Model
Name/Title
Patent Model
Entry/Object ID
1978.22.2
Description
Patent model of a shearing machine. The model is made of metal and has two sets of cutting blades. It is accompanied by a tag that reads, "No 207,092 A. Woolson [illeg] Cloth Shearing Mach. Patented Aug. 13" 1878."
Context
Patent model for cloth shearing machine made by A. Woolson of Springfield, Vermont
Acquisition
1978.22
Made/Created
1878
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal, Paper
Relationships
Place
Town
Springfield
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Patent Model
Interpretative Labels
Patent Model, 1868 Benjamin F. Wheeler Calais, Vermont Wood, metal Gift of Myrtie B. Wheeler, 1966.19.1 The United States Patent and Trademark Office required inventors to submit a patent model for their designs from 1790 – 1880. Models could be no larger than 12” in any direction. The requirement was a way to make the patent process accessible to homegrown inventors who might not have the drafting or engineering expertise necessary to submit a full, formal patent application. Inventors can still submit a patent model today, particularly in situations where a working model would provide better evidence of their design than the patent application itself. Thanks to several fires at the patent offices in Washington, D.C., many patent models have been lost over the years; others were dispersed in subsequent sales. The Vermont Historical Society possesses a number of patent models related to Vermont inventions. This patent model showing a new design for carriage brakes was submitted by Benjamin Wheeler. We don’t know much about him other than he primarily worked as a farmer, and submitted this and one patent for a carriage braking system, also in the VHS collections (1966.19.1).
Name/Title
Patent Model
Entry/Object ID
1966.19.1
Description
Patent model of a new system for sleigh brakes.

The model is of the chassis system of a sleigh only, constructed from metal and wood. The wood is painted blue. The sleigh rails are in two pieces, and the chassis can pivot at the center. The braking system can be activated from the middle of the chassis, and drops a metal hook down from the rear of the chassis to drag into the snow.

On a strip of wood at the front of the chassis is a small metal plaque with the inscription “B.F. WHEELER’S / PATENT JULY 21ST 1868”
Context
Made by Benjamin F. Wheeler of Calais, Vermont
Acquisition
1966.19
Made/Created
Artist
Wheeler, Benjamin F.
1868
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood, Metal
Patent Model
Interpretative Labels
Patent Model Benjamin F. Wheeler Calais, Vermont Wood, metal Gift of Myrtie B. Wheeler, 1966.19.2ab The United States Patent and Trademark Office required inventors to submit a patent model for their designs from 1790 – 1880. Models could be no larger than 12” in any direction. The requirement was a way to make the patent process accessible to homegrown inventors who might not have the drafting or engineering expertise necessary to submit a full, formal patent application. Inventors can still submit a patent model today, particularly in situations where a working model would provide better evidence of their design than the patent application itself. Thanks to several fires at the patent offices in Washington, D.C., many patent models have been lost over the years; others were dispersed in subsequent sales. The Vermont Historical Society possesses a number of patent models related to Vermont inventions. This patent model showing a new design for carriage brakes was submitted by Benjamin Wheeler. We don’t know much about him other than he primarily worked as a farmer, and submitted this and one patent for a sleigh braking system, also in the VHS collections (1966.19.1).
Name/Title
Patent Model
Entry/Object ID
1966.19.2a-b
Description
Patent model of a new system for carriage brakes.

The model is just the chassis and wheels of the carriage, in two pieces. The pieces are held together through a pin that connects the front axle to the body of the chassis.

The whole chassis is made of wood and metal, with four wheels, the front pair smaller than the rear. The braking system is activated when the carriage rolls backward, or by a hand brake that is connected to a lever at the left front of the chassis.

The brakes themselves are in front of the rear carriage wheels, held in place by a strip going horizontally across the width of the chassis. When the lever is activated, the wood strip slides backwards and engages the brakes.
Context
Made by Benjamin F. Wheeler of Calais, VT
Acquisition
1966.19
Made/Created
Artist
Wheeler, Benjamin F.
1868
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood, Metal
Patent Model Lid
Name/Title
Patent Model Lid
Entry/Object ID
1946.31.1b
Description
Lid for a patent model of a milk cooler. The rectangular lid is made from paneled wood and has a circular hole in the center.
Context
Made for a patent issued to S. Hill of Greensboro, Vermont
Acquisition
1946.31
Made/Created
1880
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood
Relationships
Place
Town
Greensboro
County
Orleans County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
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Pattern
Name/Title
Pattern
Entry/Object ID
1973.21.3h
Description
Wooden pattern consisting of a rectangular box on a u-shaped handle. The number 60 is carved into one side.
Context
Used in Bridgewater, Vermont.
Acquisition
1973.21
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Relationships
Place
Town
Bridgewater
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
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Pattern
Name/Title
Pattern
Entry/Object ID
1973.21.3k
Description
Wooden pattern consisting of a flared rectangular box with a wedge-shaped handle.
Context
Used in Bridgewater, Vermont.
Acquisition
1973.21
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Relationships
Place
Town
Bridgewater
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
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Pattern
Name/Title
Pattern
Entry/Object ID
1973.21.3b
Description
Wooden pattern consisting of 2 U-shaped side pieces placed perpendicularly to a rectangular central base.
Context
Used in Bridgewater, Vermont.
Acquisition
1973.21
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Materials
Wood
Relationships
Place
Town
Bridgewater
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
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Pattern
Name/Title
Pattern
Entry/Object ID
1973.21.3a
Description
Black-painted wooden pattern consisting of 4 rectangular blocks placed perpendicularly along a central support. Each has a cone-shaped spike on the end.
Context
Used in Bridgewater, Vermont
Acquisition
1973.21
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Materials
Wood
Relationships
Place
Town
Bridgewater
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Pattern
Name/Title
Pattern
Entry/Object ID
1973.21.3l
Description
Wooden pattern in the shape of a bracket.
Context
Used in Bridgewater, Vermont.
Acquisition
1973.21
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Relationships
Place
Town
Bridgewater
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Pattern
Name/Title
Pattern
Entry/Object ID
1973.21.3f
Description
Paddle-shaped wooden pattern drilled with 4 holes. The number 22 is carved into one side.
Context
Used in Bridgewater, Vermont.
Acquisition
1973.21
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Relationships
Place
Town
Bridgewater
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Pattern
Name/Title
Pattern
Entry/Object ID
1973.21.3g
Description
Semi-rectangular wooden pattern drilled with 5 holes. The number 25 is written on one side.
Context
Used in Bridgewater, Vermont.
Acquisition
1973.21
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Relationships
Place
Town
Bridgewater
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Pattern
Name/Title
Pattern
Entry/Object ID
1973.21.3j
Description
Wooden pattern with a U-shaped box set perpendicularly on a turned wooden handle.
Context
Used in Bridgewater, Vermont.
Acquisition
1973.21
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Relationships
Place
Town
Bridgewater
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Pattern
Name/Title
Pattern
Entry/Object ID
1973.21.3i
Description
Curved wooden pattern with 5 holes drilled regularly through the length of the pattern. One side is carved with the number 67.
Context
Used in Bridgewater, Vermont.
Acquisition
1973.21
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Relationships
Place
Town
Bridgewater
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
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Pattern
Name/Title
Pattern
Entry/Object ID
1973.21.3e
Description
Wooden pattern consisting of 2 u-shaped pieces set perpendicularly on a rectangular base. The base has the number 20 carved into it.
Context
Used in Bridgewater, Vermont.
Acquisition
1973.21
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Relationships
Place
Town
Bridgewater
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Pattern
Name/Title
Pattern
Entry/Object ID
1973.21.3d
Description
Wooden pattern in the shape of a half circle. A portion of the circular edge is notched to create a gear. The number "10" is carved into the side of the pattern.
Context
Used in Bridgewater, Vermont.
Acquisition
1973.21
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Relationships
Place
Town
Bridgewater
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Pattern
Name/Title
Pattern
Entry/Object ID
1963.31.2a-b
Description
Wooden mitten pattern template. The pattern consists of 2 pieces: a large oval with a small oval cutout along one edge, and a rounded triangle with one convex edge.
Context
Made by John D. Flint of Middlesex, Vermont
Acquisition
1963.31
Made/Created
Artist
Flint, John Davis (1827-1910)
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Materials
Wood
Pattern
Name/Title
Pattern
Entry/Object ID
1973.21.3c
Description
Wooden pattern consisting of a central rectangular box with winged sides.
Context
Used in Bridgewater, Vermont.
Acquisition
1973.21
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Relationships
Place
Town
Bridgewater
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Peel
Name/Title
Peel
Entry/Object ID
1964.15.1
Description
Iron peel. The peel has a flat, shovel-like blade on one end, and the other end is formed into two curls, similar in appearance to a pretzel.
Use
Used to remove items, such as bread loaves, from ovens.
Context
Found in West Hubbardton, Vermont. Believed to have been used by a British encampment there during the Revolutionary War.
Acquisition
1964.15
Made/Created
1806
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Iron
Relationships
Place
Town
Hubbardton
County
Rutland County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
American Revolutionary War, Battle of Hubbardton
Pen
Name/Title
Pen
Entry/Object ID
2011.1.31
Description
Green plastic ballpoint pen with cap. The pen bears the white printed inscription, "CATAMOUNT FENCE CO. Cornwall VT - 802 462 3380".
Context
Made for Catamount Fence Company of Cornwall, Vermont.
Acquisition
2011.1
Made/Created
2010
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Plastic
Relationships
Person or Organization
Catamount Fence Company
Place
Town
Cornwall
County
Addison County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Pencil
Name/Title
Pencil
Entry/Object ID
2020.4.24
Description
Wooden pencil. The pencil is sharpened at one end. The side bears the gold inscription "DIXON'S AMERICAN GRAPHITE H-No4" and the impressed inscription "OS. DIXON CRUCIBLE CO. JERSEY CITY, N.J."
Context
Used by George R. Bosworth in Berlin, VT
Acquisition
2020.4
Made/Created
Dixon Crucible Co.
1890-1915
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood, Graphite
Relationships
Person or Organization
Bosworth, George Ranney (1868-1915)
Place
Town
Berlin
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Pencil
Name/Title
Pencil
Entry/Object ID
2020.4.25
Description
Pencil handle consisting of a burgundy length of wood capped with white plastic on one side and a metal lead holder on the other.
Context
Used by George R. Bosworth in Berlin, VT
Acquisition
2020.4
Made/Created
1890-1915
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood, Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Bosworth, George Ranney (1868-1915)
Place
Town
Berlin
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Pencil
Name/Title
Pencil
Entry/Object ID
2000.19.9
Description
Black wooden pencil with gold lettering and a pink eraser at one end held in a gold-toned metal crimp. The text on the pencil reads, "Trinity College".
Context
Made for Trinity College of Vermont, a college in Burlington, Vermont, from 1925 to 2000.
Acquisition
2000.19
Made/Created
2000
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood, Graphite, Metal, Rubber
Relationships
Person or Organization
Trinity College of Vermont
Place
City
Burlington
County
Chittenden County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Pencil Box
Name/Title
Pencil Box
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.79
Description
A black, lacquered wooden box with a picture of children playing tennis on the lid and three compartments for pencils, erasers or other smaller items. A button opens the latch. Metal hinges.
Acquisition
1964.63
Dimensions
Materials
Wood
Relationships
Person or Organization
Merci Train
Place
Country
France
Continent
Pencil Box
Name/Title
Pencil Box
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.80
Description
A black, lacquered wooden box with a picture of skiers and sledders on the lid and three compartments for pencils, erasers or other smaller items. A button opens the latch. Metal hinges.
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Acquisition
1964.63
Dimensions
Materials
Wood
Relationships
Person or Organization
Merci Train
Place
Country
France
Continent
Pencil Box
Name/Title
Pencil Box
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.81
Description
A black, lacquered wooden box with a picture of polo riders on the lid and three compartments for pencils, erasers or other smaller items. A button opens the latch. Metal hinges.
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Acquisition
1964.63
Dimensions
Materials
Wood
Relationships
Person or Organization
Merci Train
Place
Country
France
Continent
Pencil Box
Name/Title
Pencil Box
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.82
Description
A black, lacquered wooden box with a picture of runners on the lid and three compartments for pencils, erasers or other smaller items. A button opens the latch. Metal hinges.
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Acquisition
1964.63
Dimensions
Materials
Wood
Relationships
Person or Organization
Merci Train
Place
Country
France
Continent
Pencil Box
Name/Title
Pencil Box
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.83
Description
A black, lacquered wooden box with a picture of fishermen and boats on the lid and three compartments for pencils, erasers or other smaller items. A button opens the latch. Metal hinges.
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Acquisition
1964.63
Dimensions
Materials
Wood
Relationships
Person or Organization
Merci Train
Place
Country
France
Continent
Pencil Box
Name/Title
Pencil Box
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.84
Description
A black, lacquered wooden box with a picture of two cats and a dog on the lid and three compartments for pencils, erasers or other smaller items. A button opens the latch. Metal hinges.
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Acquisition
1964.63
Dimensions
Materials
Wood
Relationships
Person or Organization
Merci Train
Place
Country
France
Continent
Pencil Box
Name/Title
Pencil Box
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.85
Description
A greenish lacquered wooden box with a picture of flowers and a seaside villa on the lid and three compartments for pencils, erasers or other smaller items. A button opens the latch. Metal hinges.
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Acquisition
1964.63
Dimensions
Materials
Wood
Relationships
Person or Organization
Merci Train
Place
Country
France
Continent
Perforator
Name/Title
Perforator
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.583
Description
Chipped stone perforator.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
Lexicon
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Perforator
Name/Title
Perforator
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.461
Description
Chipped stone perforator.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock at Bristol Pond
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
Lexicon
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Place
County
Addison County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Perforator
Name/Title
Perforator
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.252
Description
Ground stone perforator made of hornfels. The object is completely ground, and one side is polished. It is long and thin with a slightly curved body ending in a blunt tip. There are long striations along the sides. The proximal end is broken.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock on Rock Island
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
,
Perforator
Name/Title
Perforator
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.237
Description
Chipped stone perforator made of black chert. The perforator is double ended with points at both ends. One point is wider than the other.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County
Acquisition
1950.27
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Materials
Chert
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
,
Perforator
Name/Title
Perforator
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.235
Description
Chipped stone perforator made of black chert. The base is wide, and the point is somewhat symmetrical.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock
Acquisition
1950.27
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Materials
Chert
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
,
Perforator
Name/Title
Perforator
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.607
Description
Chipped stone projectile point.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
Lexicon
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Perforator
Name/Title
Perforator
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.415
Description
Chipped stone perforator.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock at Bristol Pond
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
Lexicon
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Place
County
Addison County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Perforator
Name/Title
Perforator
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.581
Description
Chipped stone perforator.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
Lexicon
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Perforator
Name/Title
Perforator
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.238
Description
Chipped stone perforator made of quartzite. The base is curved, and the point is somewhat symmetrical.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County
Acquisition
1950.27
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Materials
Chert
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
,
Perforator
Name/Title
Perforator
Entry/Object ID
1975.255
Description
Biface chipped stone perforator.
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Materials
Stone
Perforator
Name/Title
Perforator
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.582
Description
Chipped stone perforator.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
Lexicon
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Perpetual Calendar
Name/Title
Perpetual Calendar
Entry/Object ID
2015.13
Description
Perpetual calendar consisting of a metal backboard and paper counters. The top half of the board has a metal box that flips open to hold paper counters as they are passed. The box is printed with the inscription, "VERMONT MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY / ORGANIZED A.D. 1828 / MONTPELIER VERMONT". Beneath the box are two metal loops from which hang rectangular sheets of paper printed in black with a number from 1 to 31. At the center bottom is a rectangular opening that shows a portion of a rotating disk mounted to the back of the backboard. The dis is printed with abbreviations for the twelve months in a year. The back of the calendar is printed with illustrated instructions for use.
Acquisition
2015.13
Made/Created
1941
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Dimensions
Materials
Paper, Cardboard, Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Vermont Mutual Fire
Place
City
Montpelier
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Pestle
Name/Title
Pestle
Entry/Object ID
1975.173
Description
Ground stone pestle.
Use
Used for crushing and grinding substances such as grains
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Pestle
Name/Title
Pestle
Entry/Object ID
1975.174
Description
Ground stone pestle.
Use
Used for crushing and grinding substances such as grains
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Pestle
Name/Title
Pestle
Entry/Object ID
1975.438
Description
Naturally shaped grinding stone. One end is ground smooth from use, and the other end is slightly battered.
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Pestle
Name/Title
Pestle
Entry/Object ID
1975.439
Description
Ground stone pestle.
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Pestle
Name/Title
Pestle
Entry/Object ID
1975.401
Description
Naturally shaped ground stone pestle. One end is polished by use, and there are small, dished areas on both faces near the middle, possibly from use as a nutting stone.
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Pestle
Name/Title
Pestle
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.232
Description
Groundstone pestle made of quartzite. It has a long cylindrical shape and a packed surface. The proximal end shows no visible use. The distal end is flat and slightly chipped along the edges.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Cornwall, Vermont
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Place
Town
Cornwall
County
Addison County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Pestle
Name/Title
Pestle
Entry/Object ID
1975.440
Description
Ground stone pestle.
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Pestle
Name/Title
Pestle
Entry/Object ID
1975.175
Description
Ground stone pestle.
Use
Used for crushing and grinding substances such as grains
Context
Collected in Weybridge, Vermont
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Place
Town
Weybridge
County
Addison County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Pestle
Name/Title
Pestle
Entry/Object ID
1975.176
Description
Ground stone pestle.
Use
Used for crushing and grinding substances such as grains
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Pestle
Name/Title
Pestle
Entry/Object ID
1975.137
Description
Ground stone pestle.
Use
Used for crushing and grinding substances such as grains
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Pestle
Name/Title
Pestle
Entry/Object ID
1975.170
Description
Ground stone pestle.
Use
Used for crushing and grinding substances such as grains
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Pestle
Name/Title
Pestle
Entry/Object ID
1975.177
Description
Ground stone pestle.
Use
Used for crushing and grinding substances such as grains
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Pestle
Name/Title
Pestle
Entry/Object ID
1960.56.1
Description
Large, ground stone pestle.
Context
Collected in Essex, Vermont
Acquisition
1960.56
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Place
Town
Essex
County
Chittenden County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Pestle
Name/Title
Pestle
Entry/Object ID
1960.56.2
Description
Large ground stone pestle.
Acquisition
1960.56
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Materials
Stone
Pestle
Name/Title
Pestle
Entry/Object ID
1975.178
Description
Ground stone pestle. One side is painted black.
Use
Used for crushing and grinding substances such as grains
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Pestle
Name/Title
Pestle
Entry/Object ID
1975.179
Description
Ground stone pestle.
Use
Used for crushing and grinding substances such as grains
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Pestle
Name/Title
Pestle
Entry/Object ID
1975.171
Description
Ground stone pestle.
Use
Used for crushing and grinding substances such as grains
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Pestle
Name/Title
Pestle
Entry/Object ID
1975.180
Description
Ground stone pestle.
Use
Used for crushing and grinding substances such as grains
Context
Collected in Ferrisburg, Vermont
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Place
Town
Ferrisburg
County
Addison County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Pestle
Name/Title
Pestle
Entry/Object ID
1975.436
Description
Large ground stone pestle.
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Pestle
Name/Title
Pestle
Entry/Object ID
1975.404
Description
Naturally shaped grinding stone. One face is ground smooth from use, and the other face has slight indentations in the middle.
Context
Collected in Swanton, Vermont
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Place
Town
Swanton
County
Franklin County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Pestle
Name/Title
Pestle
Entry/Object ID
1975.181
Description
Ground stone pestle.
Use
Used for crushing and grinding substances such as grains
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Pestle
Name/Title
Pestle
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.587
Description
Ground stone pestle.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
Lexicon
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Pestle
Name/Title
Pestle
Entry/Object ID
1975.182
Description
Ground stone pestle.
Use
Used for crushing and grinding substances such as grains
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Pestle
Name/Title
Pestle
Entry/Object ID
1975.183
Description
Ground stone pestle.
Use
Used for crushing and grinding substances such as grains
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Pestle
Name/Title
Pestle
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.588
Description
Ground stone pestle.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
Lexicon
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Pestle
Name/Title
Pestle
Entry/Object ID
1969.1.17
Description
This small pestle is made of wood and appears to be warped. At the top of the pestle, there is a carving of the letter "W" as well as three inscribed lines positioned near the top.
Acquisition
1969.1
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood
Pestle
Name/Title
Pestle
Entry/Object ID
1975.172
Description
Ground stone pestle. A rectangular piece of paper is glued to the pestle that reads, "Found on the farm of J. C. Powers Pittsford Vt by Harry Powers".
Use
Used for crushing and grinding substances such as grains
Context
Collected in Pittsford, Vermont, by Harry Powers
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Person or Organization
Powers, Harry
Place
Town
Pittsford
County
Rutland County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Pestle
Name/Title
Pestle
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.584
Description
Ground stone pestle.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Cornwall, Vermont
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
Lexicon
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Place
Town
Cornwall
County
Addison County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Pestle
Name/Title
Pestle
Entry/Object ID
1975.184
Description
Ground stone pestle.
Use
Used for crushing and grinding substances such as grains
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10jj
Description
Black phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "2350 I WALK WITH THE KING. RODEHEAVER / Thomas A Edison PAT'D. 24."
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Acquisition
1972.2
Made/Created
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
1914
Lexicon
Dimensions
Materials
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Relationships
Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Place
Town
Woodstock
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Web Links and URLs
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10d
Description
Black phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "3315 WHEN I DREAM OF OLD ERIN. APOLLO QUAR. / Thomas A Edison PAT'D. 24."
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Acquisition
1972.2
Made/Created
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
1917
Lexicon
Dimensions
Materials
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Relationships
Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Place
Town
Woodstock
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Web Links and URLs
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10pp
Description
Blue phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "1852 I LAUGHED AT THE WRONG TIME CAL STEWART / Thomas A Edison PAT'D. 24".
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Acquisition
1972.2
Made/Created
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
1913
Lexicon
Dimensions
Materials
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Relationships
Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Place
Town
Woodstock
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Web Links and URLs
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10tt
Description
Blue phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "3278 MOLLY DEAR WALTE JAUDAS' SOCIETY ORCH / Thomas A Edison PAT'D. 24."
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Acquisition
1972.2
Made/Created
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
1917
Lexicon
Dimensions
Materials
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Relationships
Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Place
Town
Woodstock
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Web Links and URLs
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10kk
Description
Blue phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "1886 LOVE'S OLD SWEET SONG VENETIAN INST. MTL. TRLC / Thomas A Edison PAT'D. 24 3221".

The cylinder is accompanied by a cardboard contain labeled, "EVERLASTING 4 MINUTE INDESTRUCTIBLE RECORD" on one side and "Fits all Standard Size Cylinder Machines / Greatest in Volume / Sweetest and Purest in Tone / Never Breaks / Never Wears Out".
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Acquisition
1972.2
Made/Created
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
1913
Lexicon
Dimensions
Materials
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Relationships
Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Place
Town
Woodstock
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Web Links and URLs
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10z
Description
Blue phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "1511 MY UNCLE'S FARM. GOLDEN & HUGHES / Thomas A Edison PAT'D. 24 3221".

The cylinder is accompanied by a cardboard case with a top lid. The case is labeled on one side with the words, "EDISON BLUE AMBEROL RECORD", in blue on an orange ground. The other side is printed with a photographic portrait of Thomas Edison above the patent and trademark information and the price (60 cents). The lid is labeled, "1511 - MY UNCLE'S FARM / VAUDEVILLE SKETCH / GOLDEN AND HUGHES / EDISON BLUE AMBEROL RECORD".
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Acquisition
1972.2
Made/Created
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
1912
Lexicon
Dimensions
Materials
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Relationships
Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Place
Town
Woodstock
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Web Links and URLs
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10rr
Description
Blue phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "GOODBYE BROADWAY HELLO FRANCE / Thomas A Edison PAT'D. 24 3321".
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Acquisition
1972.2
Made/Created
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
1917
Lexicon
Dimensions
Materials
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Relationships
Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Place
Town
Woodstock
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Web Links and URLs
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10h
Description
Blue phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "1776 GOD BE WITH YOU ETC EDISON MIXED QUART. / Thomas A Edison PAT'D. 24".
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Acquisition
1972.2
Made/Created
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
1917
Lexicon
Dimensions
Materials
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Relationships
Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Place
Town
Woodstock
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Web Links and URLs
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10nn
Description
Blue phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "3275 OVER THERE B. MURRAY / Thomas A Edison PAT'D. 24".
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Acquisition
1972.2
Made/Created
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
1917
Lexicon
Dimensions
Materials
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Relationships
Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Place
Town
Woodstock
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Web Links and URLs
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10gg
Description
Black phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "2105 UNCLE JOSH IN A PHOTOGRAPHY GALLERY CAL STEWART / Thomas A Edison PAT'D. 24."
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Acquisition
1972.2
Made/Created
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
1910
Lexicon
Dimensions
Materials
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Relationships
Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Place
Town
Woodstock
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Web Links and URLs
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10ll
Description
Blue phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "3465 ON THE BANKS OF THE BRANDY WINE W. VAN BRUNT / Thomas A Edison PAT'D. 24 3321".
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Acquisition
1972.2
Made/Created
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
1917
Lexicon
Dimensions
Materials
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Relationships
Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Place
Town
Woodstock
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Web Links and URLs
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10g
Description
Blue phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "3433 ARE YOU FROM HEAVEN V. DALMARE / Thomas A Edison PAT'D. 24."

The cylinder is accompanied by a cardboard case with a top lid. The case is labeled on one side with the words, "EDISON BLUE AMBEROL RECORD", in blue on an orange ground. The other side is printed with a photographic portrait of Thomas Edison above the patent and trademark information and the price (60 cents). The lid is labeled, "1518 Whispering Hope (Alice Hawthorne) / Helen Clark and Harry Anthony / EDISON BLUE AMBEROL RECORD".
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Acquisition
1972.2
Made/Created
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
1918
Lexicon
Dimensions
Materials
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Relationships
Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Place
Town
Woodstock
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Web Links and URLs
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10c
Description
Black phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "3227 MY WAIKIKI MERMAID-HULA MEDLEY. WAIKIKI HAWAIIAN ORCH / Thomas A Edison PAT'D. 24."
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Acquisition
1972.2
Made/Created
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
1917
Lexicon
Dimensions
Materials
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Relationships
Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Place
Town
Woodstock
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Web Links and URLs
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10mm
Description
Black phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "1394 BEAUTIFUL, BECKONING HANDS MIXED QUARTETTE."
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Acquisition
1972.2
Made/Created
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
1911
Lexicon
Dimensions
Materials
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Relationships
Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Place
Town
Woodstock
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Web Links and URLs
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10n
Description
Blue phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "1899 ANGEL'S SERENADE VENETIAN INSTMTL. QUAR./ Thomas A Edison PAT'D. 24 ".

The cylinder is accompanied by a cardboard case. The case is labeled on one side with the words, "EDISON BLUE AMBEROL RECORD", in blue on an orange ground. The other side is printed with a photographic portrait of Thomas Edison above the patent and trademark information and the price (60 cents).
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Acquisition
1972.2
Made/Created
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
1913
Lexicon
Dimensions
Materials
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Relationships
Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Place
Town
Woodstock
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Web Links and URLs
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10x
Description
Blue phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "SOME SWEET DAY BY AND BY METROPOLITAN QUAR. / Thomas A Edison PAT'D. 24".

The cylinder is accompanied by a cardboard case. The case is labeled on one side with the words, "EDISON BLUE AMBEROL RECORD", in blue on an orange ground. The other side is printed with a photographic portrait of Thomas Edison above the patent and trademark information and the price (60 cents).
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Acquisition
1972.2
Made/Created
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
1917
Lexicon
Dimensions
Materials
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Relationships
Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Place
Town
Woodstock
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Web Links and URLs
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10bb
Description
Blue phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "3297 AIN'T YOU COMING BACK TO DIXIELAND GLADYS TICE & V. DANHART / Thomas A Edison PAT'D. 24 3321".
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Acquisition
1972.2
Made/Created
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
1917
Lexicon
Dimensions
Materials
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Relationships
Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Place
Town
Woodstock
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Web Links and URLs
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10i
Description
Blue phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "3332U S ARMY BUGLE CALLS-PART 2 S. W. SMITH U. S. N. & BUGLE SQUAD. / Thomas A Edison PAT'D. 24".

The cylinder is accompanied by a cardboard contain labeled, "EVERLASTING 4 MINUTE INDESTRUCTIBLE RECORD" on one side and "Fits all Standard Size Cylinder Machines / Greatest in Volume / Sweetest and Purest in Tone / Never Breaks / Never Wears Out"
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Acquisition
1972.2
Made/Created
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
1917
Lexicon
Dimensions
Materials
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Relationships
Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Place
Town
Woodstock
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Web Links and URLs
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10e
Description
Blue phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "1813 I LOVE TO TELL THE STORY EDISON MIXED QUAR / Thomas A Edison PAT'D. 24 3221".

The cylinder is accompanied by a cardboard case. The case is labeled on one side with the words, "EDISON BLUE AMBEROL RECORD", in blue on an orange ground. The other side is printed with a photographic portrait of Thomas Edison above the patent and trademark information and the price (60 cents).
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Acquisition
1972.2
Made/Created
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
1913
Lexicon
Dimensions
Materials
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Relationships
Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Place
Town
Woodstock
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Web Links and URLs
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10s
Description
Blue phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "AMERICAN PATROL N Y MILITARY BAND / Thomas A Edison PAT'D. 24 3221".

The cylinder is accompanied by a cardboard case with a top lid. The case is labeled on one side with the words, "EDISON BLUE AMBEROL RECORD", in blue on an orange ground. The other side is printed with a photographic portrait of Thomas Edison above the patent and trademark information and the price (60 cents). The lid is labeled, "3331 U. S. ARMY BUGLE CALLS PART 1 / S. W. SMITH, U. S. N., AND BULGLE SQUAD / EDISON BLUE AMBEROL RECORD".
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Acquisition
1972.2
Made/Created
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
1917
Lexicon
Dimensions
Materials
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Relationships
Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Place
Town
Woodstock
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Web Links and URLs
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10ww
Description
Black phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "4M.3501. BREAK THE NEWS TO MOTHER. WILTON. / Thomas A Edison PAT'D. 24".
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Acquisition
1972.2
Made/Created
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
1918
Lexicon
Dimensions
Materials
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Relationships
Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Place
Town
Woodstock
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Web Links and URLs
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10w
Description
Black phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "3331 U. S. ARMY BUGLE CALLS-PART 1 / Thomas A Edison PAT'D. 24."
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Acquisition
1972.2
Made/Created
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
1917
Lexicon
Dimensions
Materials
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Relationships
Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Place
Town
Woodstock
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Web Links and URLs
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10oo
Description
Blue phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "2219 REV. 21:21 TO 25 & THE GATES AJAR FOR ME. MADISON C. PETERS D.D. / Thomas A Edison PAT'D. 24".
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Acquisition
1972.2
Made/Created
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
1917
Lexicon
Dimensions
Materials
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Relationships
Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Place
Town
Woodstock
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Web Links and URLs
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10ee
Description
Black phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "1507 TOWN TOPICS OF PUMPKIN CENTER CAL STEWART / Thomas A Edison PAT'D. 24."
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Acquisition
1972.2
Made/Created
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
1912
Lexicon
Dimensions
Materials
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Relationships
Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Place
Town
Woodstock
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Web Links and URLs
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10xx
Description
Black phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "4m.3172. WHERE THE SILVERY COLORADO, ITC. ANTHONY & CHORUS PAT JULY 29,023. / PAT. JULY 29, 02".
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Acquisition
1972.2
Made/Created
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
1910
Lexicon
Dimensions
Materials
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Relationships
Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Place
Town
Woodstock
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Web Links and URLs
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10hh
Description
Black phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "3309 AIDA-SELECTION NO. 1 CREATORE & HIS BAND / Thomas A Edison PAT'D. 24."
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Acquisition
1972.2
Made/Created
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
1917
Lexicon
Dimensions
Materials
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Relationships
Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Place
Town
Woodstock
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Web Links and URLs
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10cc
Description
Black phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "2091 RING OUT THE BELLS FOR CHRISTMAS EDISON CONCERT BAND / Thomas A Edison PAT'D. 24."
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Acquisition
1972.2
Made/Created
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
1913
Lexicon
Dimensions
Materials
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Relationships
Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Place
Town
Woodstock
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Web Links and URLs
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10qq
Description
Blue phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "3324 SEND ME AWAY WITH A SMILE. A FIELDS / Thomas A Edison PAT'D. 24".
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Acquisition
1972.2
Made/Created
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
1917
Lexicon
Dimensions
Materials
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Relationships
Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Place
Town
Woodstock
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Web Links and URLs
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10dd
Description
Blue phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "1601 HOLY CITY. SKEDDEN & EDISON MIXED QUAR. / Thomas A Edison PAT'D. 24."

The cylinder is accompanied by a cardboard case. The case is labeled on one side with the words, "EDISON BLUE AMBEROL RECORD", in blue on an orange ground. The other side is printed with a photographic portrait of Thomas Edison above the patent and trademark information and the price (60 cents).
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Acquisition
1972.2
Made/Created
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
1912
Lexicon
Dimensions
Materials
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Relationships
Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Place
Town
Woodstock
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Web Links and URLs
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10uu
Description
Blue phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "1866 UNCLE JOSH'S HUSKIN' BEE CAL STEWART & CO. / Thomas A Edison PAT'D. 24".
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Acquisition
1972.2
Made/Created
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
1913
Lexicon
Dimensions
Materials
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Relationships
Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Place
Town
Woodstock
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Web Links and URLs
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10v
Description
Black phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "1507 TOWN TOPICS OF PUMPKIN CENTER CAL STEWART. / Thomas A Edison PAT'D. 24."
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Acquisition
1972.2
Made/Created
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
1912
Lexicon
Dimensions
Materials
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Relationships
Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Place
Town
Woodstock
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Web Links and URLs
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10k
Description
Black phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "1896 UNCLE JOSH IN A BARBER SHOP CAL STEWART / Thomas A Edison PAT'D. 24."

The cylinder is accompanied by a cardboard case with a top lid. The case is labeled on one side with the words, "EDISON BLUE AMBEROL RECORD", in blue on an orange ground. The other side is printed with a photographic portrait of Thomas Edison above the patent and trademark information and the price (60 cents).
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Acquisition
1972.2
Made/Created
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
1913
Lexicon
Dimensions
Materials
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Relationships
Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Place
Town
Woodstock
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Web Links and URLs
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10a
Description
Blue phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "4M. 3500. JUST AS THE SUN WENT DOWN. WILTON. / Thomas A Edison PAT'D. 24".
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Acquisition
1972.2
Made/Created
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
1902
Lexicon
Dimensions
Materials
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Relationships
Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Place
Town
Woodstock
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Web Links and URLs
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10p
Description
Black phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "1533 TELL MOTHER I'LL BE THERE WHEELER & MIXED QUAR. / Thomas A Edison PAT'D. 24 3321".

The cylinder is accompanied by a cardboard case. The case is labeled on one side with the words, "EDISON BLUE AMBEROL RECORD", in blue on an orange ground. The other side is printed with a photographic portrait of Thomas Edison above the patent and trademark information and the price (60 cents)
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Acquisition
1972.2
Made/Created
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
1912
Lexicon
Dimensions
Materials
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Relationships
Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Place
Town
Woodstock
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Web Links and URLs
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10ff
Description
Black phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "UNCLE JOSH'S RHEUMATISM CAL STEWART / Thomas A Edison PAT'D. 24."
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Acquisition
1972.2
Made/Created
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
1913
Lexicon
Dimensions
Materials
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Relationships
Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Place
Town
Woodstock
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Web Links and URLs
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10ii
Description
Blue phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "2306 ST. JOHN 14 & A HOME ON HIGH. REV. M.C. PETERS & QUARTET / Thomas A Edison PAT'D. 24."
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Acquisition
1972.2
Made/Created
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
1914
Lexicon
Dimensions
Materials
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Relationships
Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Place
Town
Woodstock
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Web Links and URLs
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10j
Description
Black phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "1755 LEAD KINDLY LIGHT. KNICKERBOCKER QUAR. / Thomas A Edison PAT'D. 24."
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Acquisition
1972.2
Made/Created
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
1913
Lexicon
Dimensions
Materials
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Relationships
Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Place
Town
Woodstock
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Web Links and URLs
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10f
Description
Blue phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "2814 M-O-T-H-E-R G. BALLARD / Thomas A Edison PAT'D. 24".

The cylinder is accompanied by a cardboard contain labeled, "EVERLASTING 4 MINUTE INDESTRUCTIBLE RECORD" on one side and "Fits all Standard Size Cylinder Machines / Greatest in Volume / Sweetest and Purest in Tone / Never Breaks / Never Wears Out".
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Acquisition
1972.2
Made/Created
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
1916
Lexicon
Dimensions
Materials
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Relationships
Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Place
Town
Woodstock
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Web Links and URLs
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10vv
Description
Blue phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "1771 JUST PLAIN FOLKS ADA JONES AND CHO / Thomas A Edison PAT'D. 24 3321".
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Acquisition
1972.2
Made/Created
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
1913
Lexicon
Dimensions
Materials
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Relationships
Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Place
Town
Woodstock
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Web Links and URLs
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10l
Description
Blue phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "IT'S NICE TO GET UP IN THE MORNING' G. ELLISON / Thomas A Edison PAT'D. 24".
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Acquisition
1972.2
Made/Created
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
1917
Lexicon
Dimensions
Materials
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Relationships
Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Place
Town
Woodstock
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Web Links and URLs
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10r
Description
Black phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "1896 4 M. 3195. QUARTETTE. THE OLD OAKEN BUCKET. / Thomas A Edison PAT'D. 24."
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Acquisition
1972.2
Made/Created
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
1911
Lexicon
Dimensions
Materials
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Relationships
Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Place
Town
Woodstock
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Web Links and URLs
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10zz
Description
Black phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "4M. 3193. SONG. THE PREACHER & THE BEAR. COLLINS. PAT'D. JULY 29, '02."
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Acquisition
1972.2
Made/Created
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
1910
Lexicon
Dimensions
Materials
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Relationships
Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Place
Town
Woodstock
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Web Links and URLs
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10b
Description
Blue phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "1583 UNCLE JOSH BUYS AND AUTOMOBILE CAL STEWART / Thomas A Edison PAT'D. 24".
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Acquisition
1972.2
Made/Created
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
1912
Lexicon
Dimensions
Materials
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Relationships
Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Place
Town
Woodstock
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Web Links and URLs
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10q
Description
Blue phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "DEAR OLD FASHIONED SONGS ETC. C. MCFADDEN / Thomas A Edison PAT'D. 24 3221".

The cylinder is accompanied by a cardboard case with a top lid. The case is labeled on one side with the words, "EDISON BLUE AMBEROL RECORD", in blue on an orange ground. The other side is printed with a photographic portrait of Thomas Edison above the patent and trademark information and the price (60 cents). The central portion of the lid is missing.
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Acquisition
1972.2
Made/Created
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
1917
Lexicon
Dimensions
Materials
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Relationships
Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Place
Town
Woodstock
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Web Links and URLs
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10ss
Description
Blue phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "1714 UNCLE JOSH KEEPS HOUSE CAL STEWART / Thomas A Edison PAT'D. 24 3321".
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Acquisition
1972.2
Made/Created
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
1913
Lexicon
Dimensions
Materials
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Relationships
Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Place
Town
Woodstock
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Web Links and URLs
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10yy
Description
Blue phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "2526 GRANDFATHERS CLOCK. HELEN CLARK & VAN BRUNT / Thomas A Edison PAT'D. 24."
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Acquisition
1972.2
Made/Created
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
1917
Lexicon
Dimensions
Materials
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Relationships
Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Place
Town
Woodstock
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Web Links and URLs
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10y
Description
Blue phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "3618 THE BATTLE IN THE AIR PREMIER QUARTET & CO / Thomas A Edison PAT'D. 24".

The cylinder is accompanied by a cardboard case with a top lid. The case is labeled on one side with the words, "EDISON BLUE AMBEROL RECORD", in blue on an orange ground. The other side is printed with a photographic portrait of Thomas Edison above the patent and trademark information and the price (60 cents). The lid is labeled, "1852 I Laughed at the Wrong Time (Stewart) / Cal Stewart / EDISON BLUE AMBEROL RECORD".
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Acquisition
1972.2
Made/Created
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
1918
Lexicon
Dimensions
Materials
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Relationships
Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Place
Town
Woodstock
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Web Links and URLs
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10o
Description
Blue phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "2780 WITH SWORD AND LANCE MARCH. N. Y. MILITARY BAND / Thomas A Edison PAT'D. 24."
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Acquisition
1972.2
Made/Created
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
1916
Lexicon
Dimensions
Materials
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Relationships
Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Place
Town
Woodstock
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Web Links and URLs
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10m
Description
Blue phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "1642 ST. MARK 4& PEACE! BE STILL / Thomas A Edison PAT'D. 24".

The cylinder is accompanied by a cardboard case. The case is labeled on one side with the words, "EDISON BLUE AMBEROL RECORD", in blue on an orange ground. The other side is printed with a photographic portrait of Thomas Edison above the patent and trademark information and the price (60 cents).
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Acquisition
1972.2
Made/Created
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
1913
Lexicon
Dimensions
Materials
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Relationships
Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Place
Town
Woodstock
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Web Links and URLs
Phonograph Cylinder
Name/Title
Phonograph Cylinder
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.10t
Description
Blue phonograph cylinder with a cardboard case. The cylinder, or "record", is a hollow cylinder consisting of hard, blue, ridged celluloid around a concrete core. One edge of the cylinder is labeled in white with the words, "3183 BRIGHTEN THE CORNER WHERE YOU ARE / Thomas A Edison PAT'D. 24 3221".

The cylinder is accompanied by a cardboard case.. The case is labeled on one side with the words, "EDISON BLUE AMBEROL RECORD", in blue on an orange ground. The other side is printed with a photographic portrait of Thomas Edison above the patent and trademark information and the price (60 cents).
Use
Used to play audio recordings on a cylinder phonograph
Context
Owned by the Gallup family in Woodstock, Vermont
Acquisition
1972.2
Made/Created
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
1917
Lexicon
Dimensions
Materials
Cardboard, Plaster, Celluloid
Relationships
Person or Organization
Gallup, Joseph Adam (1848-1921)
Place
Town
Woodstock
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Web Links and URLs
Picket Pin
Name/Title
Picket Pin
Entry/Object ID
1997.41.7
Description
Picket pin consisting of a metal peg with an oval ring at one end.
Use
Used to fix the picket rope for a horse to the ground.
Context
Likely used in Swanton, Vermont
Acquisition
1997.41
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Iron
Relationships
Place
Town
Swanton
County
Franklin County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Picnic Basket
Name/Title
Picnic Basket
Entry/Object ID
1975.497.1.1-.29
Description
Brown stained woven basket with two U-shaped handles on either side. The basket has a plywood lid that hinges open on one of the long sides with brass-plated hinges. The inside of the lid is burned with the label, "Putney BasketVille (R) Vermont". Within the basket is a four-serving picnic service consisting of plastic plates divided into three sections, plastic mugs, and plastic flatware. Each piece is marked, "BASKETVILLE".
Context
Made by Basketville, Inc., in Putney, Vermont
Acquisition
1975.497
Made/Created
Basketville, Inc.
1975
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Ash Splint, Plastic, Wood
Pillbox
Name/Title
Pillbox
Entry/Object ID
1963.50.4
Description
Small round wooden box. The box is formed of a small strip of veneer wood, held together with a small nail. The box originally held Newton's Jaundice wine bitters or elixir of health.
Context
Made for Israel Newton in Norwich, Vermont
Acquisition
1963.50
Made/Created
Artist
Newton, Israel (1763-1856)
19th Century
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood
Relationships
Place
City
Montpelier
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Pincushion
Name/Title
Pincushion
Entry/Object ID
1951.29.5
Description
Pincushion on a wooden clamp. The clamp consists of a cylindrical piece of wood, hollowed out on one side with a wooden screw inserted through the bottom, extending into the hollow. On the top is a thickly stuffed oval of velvet, edged in black wool tape.
Use
The pincushion would be clamped onto an armchair or table for easy access.
Context
Used by Anna Woodworth
Acquisition
1951.29
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Pipe
Name/Title
Pipe
Entry/Object ID
1975.409
Description
Red ground stone pipe made of catlinite. The bowl and stem are set perpendicular to each other.
Context
Collected near Calumet, Michegan
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Place
State/Province
Michigan
Country
United States of America
Continent
Pipe Auger
Name/Title
Pipe Auger
Entry/Object ID
1953.4.2
Description
Long auger with twisted drill at the end. The rest of the metal shaft is square, and there is a turned wooden handle set perpendicular to the shaft.
Use
Used to hollow pump logs
Acquisition
1953.4
Lexicon
Materials
Wood, Metal
Placemat
Name/Title
Placemat
Entry/Object ID
2012.44.6
Description
This is a placemat featuring a still life artwork by Luigi Lucioni titled "Wine Bottle". The image depicts a green wine bottle and five pieces of fruit on a deep purple fabric. The back of the placemat is made of cork and there is a paper label in the lower left corner. It is part of a set of four and comes in a cardboard box.
Acquisition
2012.44
Made/Created
Artist
Lucioni, Luigi (1900-1988)
Hillair Publishing Company
1944
Lexicon
Dimensions
Materials
Cardboard, Cork, Paper
Relationships
Place
Town
Manchester
County
Bennington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Placemat
Name/Title
Placemat
Entry/Object ID
2012.44.7
Description
Still life placemat featuring artwork by Luigi Lucioni titled, "Fruit on Velvet." The placemat depicts a deep purple wine bottle with ivy, a small bowl of grapes, a pear, a green pepper, and another piece of fruit resting on deep purple velvet. The back of the placemat is made of cork, and there is a paper label attached to the lower left corner of the back. The placemat is part of a set of four and comes in a cardboard box.
Acquisition
2012.44
Made/Created
Artist
Lucioni, Luigi (1900-1988)
Hillair Publishing Company
1943-1960
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Cardboard, Cork, Paper
Relationships
Place
Town
Manchester
County
Bennington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Placemat
Name/Title
Placemat
Entry/Object ID
2012.44.8
Description
This is a still life placemat. The artwork on it is created by Luigi Lucioni and is titled "Blue Bottle". The placemat depicts a blue handled bottle with a branch featuring three leaves, an apple, pear, orange, walnut, tangerine, another apple, and a small bowl. A piece of deep purple velvet is draped in the background of the image. The back of the placemat is made of cork, and there is a paper label affixed to the lower left corner of the back. This placemat is part of a set of four and comes in a cardboard box.
Acquisition
2012.44
Made/Created
Artist
Lucioni, Luigi (1900-1988)
Hillair Publishing Company
1944
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Cardboard, Cork, Paper
Relationships
Place
Town
Manchester
County
Bennington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
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Placemat
Name/Title
Placemat
Entry/Object ID
2012.44.9
Description
The placemat features a still life artwork by Luigi Lucioni titled "The Wine". The image depicts a wine bottle wrapped in raffia, a blue tumbler, five pieces of fruit, and a piece of deep purple velvet in the background. The back of the placemat is made of cork and there is a paper label located in the lower left corner of the back. This placemat is part of a set of four that comes in a cardboard box.
Acquisition
2012.44
Made/Created
Artist
Lucioni, Luigi (1900-1988)
Hillair Publishing Company
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Cardboard, Cork, Paper
Relationships
Place
Town
Manchester
County
Bennington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
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Placemat
Name/Title
Placemat
Entry/Object ID
2012.44.10
Description
This is a placemat featuring a still life artwork by Luigi Lucioni titled "Wine Bottle". The image depicts a green wine bottle and five pieces of fruit on a deep purple fabric. The back of the placemat is made of cork and there is a paper label in the lower left corner.
Acquisition
2012.44
Made/Created
Artist
Lucioni, Luigi (1900-1988)
Hillair Publishing Company
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Cardboard, Cork
Relationships
Place
Town
Manchester
County
Bennington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
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Placemat
Name/Title
Placemat
Entry/Object ID
2012.44.11
Description
Still life placemat featuring artwork by Luigi Lucioni titled, "Fruit on Velvet." The placemat depicts a deep purple wine bottle with ivy, a small bowl of grapes, a pear, a green pepper, and another piece of fruit resting on deep purple velvet. The back of the placemat is made of cork, and there is a paper label attached to the lower left corner of the back.
Acquisition
2012.44
Made/Created
Artist
Lucioni, Luigi (1900-1988)
Hillair Publishing Company
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Dimensions
Materials
Cardboard, Cork, Paper
Relationships
Place
Town
Manchester
County
Bennington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
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Placemat
Name/Title
Placemat
Entry/Object ID
2012.44.12
Description
This is a still life placemat. The artwork on it is created by Luigi Lucioni and is titled "Blue Bottle". The placemat depicts a blue handled bottle with a branch featuring three leaves, an apple, pear, orange, walnut, tangerine, another apple, and a small bowl. A piece of deep purple velvet is draped in the background of the image. The back of the placemat is made of cork, and there is a paper label affixed to the lower left corner of the back.
Acquisition
2012.44
Made/Created
Artist
Lucioni, Luigi (1900-1988)
Hillair Publishing Company
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Cardboard, Cork
Relationships
Place
Town
Manchester
County
Bennington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
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Placemat
Name/Title
Placemat
Entry/Object ID
2012.44.13
Description
The placemat features a still life artwork by Luigi Lucioni titled "The Wine". The image depicts a wine bottle wrapped in raffia, a blue tumbler, five pieces of fruit, and a piece of deep purple velvet in the background. The back of the placemat is made of cork and there is a paper label located in the lower left corner of the back.
Acquisition
2012.44
Made/Created
Artist
Lucioni, Luigi (1900-1988)
Hillair Publishing Company
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Cardboard, Cork
Relationships
Place
Town
Manchester
County
Bennington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
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Placemat
Name/Title
Placemat
Entry/Object ID
2012.44.14
Description
This is a placemat featuring a still life artwork by Luigi Lucioni titled "Wine Bottle". The image depicts a green wine bottle and five pieces of fruit on a deep purple fabric. The back of the placemat is made of cork and there is a paper label in the lower left corner.
Acquisition
2012.44
Made/Created
Artist
Lucioni, Luigi (1900-1988)
Hillair Publishing Company
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Cardboard, Paper
Relationships
Place
Town
Manchester
County
Bennington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
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Placemat
Name/Title
Placemat
Entry/Object ID
2012.44.15
Description
Still life placemat featuring artwork by Luigi Lucioni titled, "Fruit on Velvet." The placemat depicts a deep purple wine bottle with ivy, a small bowl of grapes, a pear, a green pepper, and another piece of fruit resting on deep purple velvet. The back of the placemat is made of cork, and there is a paper label attached to the lower left corner of the back.
Acquisition
2012.44
Made/Created
Artist
Lucioni, Luigi (1900-1988)
Hillair Publishing Company
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Dimensions
Materials
Cardboard, Cork
Relationships
Place
Town
Manchester
County
Bennington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
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Placemat
Name/Title
Placemat
Entry/Object ID
2012.44.16
Description
This is a still life placemat. The artwork on it is created by Luigi Lucioni and is titled "Blue Bottle". The placemat depicts a blue handled bottle with a branch featuring three leaves, an apple, pear, orange, walnut, tangerine, another apple, and a small bowl. A piece of deep purple velvet is draped in the background of the image. The back of the placemat is made of cork, and there is a paper label affixed to the lower left corner of the back.
Acquisition
2012.44
Made/Created
Artist
Lucioni, Luigi (1900-1988)
Hillair Publishing Company
Lexicon
Dimensions
Materials
Cardboard, Paper
Relationships
Place
Town
Manchester
County
Bennington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Placemat
Name/Title
Placemat
Entry/Object ID
2012.44.17
Description
The placemat features a still life artwork by Luigi Lucioni titled "The Wine". The image depicts a wine bottle wrapped in raffia, a blue tumbler, five pieces of fruit, and a piece of deep purple velvet in the background. The back of the placemat is made of cork and there is a paper label located in the lower left corner of the back.
Acquisition
2012.44
Made/Created
Artist
Lucioni, Luigi (1900-1988)
Hillair Publishing Company
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Dimensions
Materials
Cardboard, Paper
Relationships
Place
Town
Manchester
County
Bennington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
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Plaiting Tool
Name/Title
Plaiting Tool
Entry/Object ID
1923.9a-b
Description
Plaiting tool consisting of a metal wire attached at one end to a small block of wood. The other end of the wire is propped up away from the block by another wire. Tied to the tool is a conical metal cap, similar to a thimble.
Use
Used for braiding straw
Context
Made by Noah Safford in Springfield, Vermont
Acquisition
1923.9
Made/Created
Artist
Safford, Noah
1840
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Materials
Wood, Metal
Plane
Name/Title
Plane
Entry/Object ID
1975.494.9
Description
Small brass and steel tool. A grooved brass frame holds a steel bar that is attached with a screw. Incised mark: "A. Worthington, Saxtons River, Vt."
Context
Made in Saxtons River, Vermont
Acquisition
1975.494
Made/Created
A. Worthington
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal
Plane
Name/Title
Plane
Entry/Object ID
1967.121.3
Description
Metal plane with a tall handle, similar in style to a saw handle. There is a turned wooden knob at the front of the plane.
Context
Used by students at the Rutland Women's Reformatory in Rutland, Vermont
Acquisition
1967.121
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal, Wood
Relationships
Person or Organization
Rutland Women's Reformatory
Place
City
Rutland
County
Rutland County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Plane
Name/Title
Plane
Entry/Object ID
1967.121.4
Description
Metal routing plane. The body of the plane has a rounded front with 2 central chisels. There is a turned wooden knob on either side of the body.
Context
Used by students at the Rutland Women's Reformatory in Rutland, Vermont
Acquisition
1967.121
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Materials
Metal, Wood
Relationships
Person or Organization
Rutland Women's Reformatory
Place
City
Rutland
County
Rutland County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Plane
Interpretative Labels
In 1938, the statue of Ceres on top of the gold dome of the Vermont State House was removed. The hand from that statue can be seen elsewhere in this case. 87-year-old Dwight Dwinnell, Sergeant-at-Arms of the State House, used these tools to carve a replacement for it based on Mead's original. Dwinnell's Ceres is considered today to be an important piece of folk art, and recently underwent restoration.
Name/Title
Plane
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.115a-c
Description
Metal parts for a wood plane. The parts are the blade attached to the chip breaker, and two other unidentifiable pieces.
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Acquisition
2017.10
Made/Created
1890-1938
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Dimensions
Blade
Materials
Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Place
City
Montpelier
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
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Plate
Name/Title
Plate
Entry/Object ID
1919.4.3a-b
Description
Two wooden plates. Each plate is round with a raised rim.
Context
Owned by a member of the Ormsbee family.
Acquisition
1919.4
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Materials
Wood
Platform Scale
Name/Title
Platform Scale
Entry/Object ID
1953.52.4
Description
Platform scale consisting of two disks connected with a spring-loaded bar. The top surface is metal with concentric molded rings. The bottom surface is wood printed with advertising copy and instructions for use.
Acquisition
1953.52
Made/Created
Ohio Scale Works
1878
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood, Brass
Pleating Board
Name/Title
Pleating Board
Entry/Object ID
1974.9a-d
Description
Pleating board consisting of a wooden tray set with removable metal bands. The tray is lined with cotton beneath the bands. It is accompanied by an extra metal band, and 2 wooden bands. The back of the tray has a paper label that reads, "Directions for Using the Improved Paris Plaiter." followed by complete instructions.
Context
Owned by a member of the Harlow or Caswell families of Montpelier, Vermont.
Acquisition
1974.9
Made/Created
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood, Metal
Relationships
Place
City
Montpelier
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Pliers
Name/Title
Pliers
Entry/Object ID
2016.58.8e
Description
Metal needle-nose pliers.
Context
Used by Dwight Kelton of Montpelier, Vermont as an employee of New England Telephone and Telegraph.
Acquisition
2016.58
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Materials
Metal
Relationships
Kelton, Dwight Herbert (1921-2009), New England Telephone and Telegraph
Place
City
Montpelier
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Pliers
Interpretative Labels
In 1938, the statue of Ceres on top of the gold dome of the Vermont State House was removed. The hand from that statue can be seen elsewhere in this case. 87-year-old Dwight Dwinnell, Sergeant-at-Arms of the State House, used these tools to carve a replacement for it based on Mead's original. Dwinnell's Ceres is considered today to be an important piece of folk art, and recently underwent restoration.
Name/Title
Pliers
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.97
Description
Flatnose metal pliers. The ridges on the inside of the pliers' nose have warn away. There is a manufacturer's mark, but it is illegible. On either side of the mechanism for opening and closing are two cutouts which align when the pliers are opened part way.
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Acquisition
2017.10
Made/Created
1890-1938
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Place
City
Montpelier
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Plow Plane
Name/Title
Plow Plane
Entry/Object ID
1951.17
Description
Wooden plow plane consisting of a molded, horizontal board with a a large, carved handle mounted on the center. There is a sloped opening for inserting and securing a metal blade (still present).
Use
Used to carve a line of molding into wood.
Acquisition
1951.17
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood, Metal
Plumb Bob
Name/Title
Plumb Bob
Entry/Object ID
1963.19.4
Description
Lacriform wood plumb bob.
Acquisition
1963.19
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood
Plummet
Name/Title
Plummet
Entry/Object ID
1954.283.68
Description
Ground stone plummet.
Use
Used to sink fishing nets into the water
Context
Collected by Emma P. Sampson in Caledonia County, Vermont
Acquisition
1954.283
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Person or Organization
Sampson, Emma P. Merrill (1865-1953)
Place
County
Caledonia County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Plummet
Name/Title
Plummet
Entry/Object ID
1975.393
Description
Ground stone, lacriform plummet stone. The bottom is pointed, and the top has a knob above an incised line.
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Plummet
Name/Title
Plummet
Entry/Object ID
1954.5.4
Description
Ground stone plummet. There is a groove encircling the narrow end.
Use
Used to sink a fishing net into the water
Context
Collected by Lyle Hanson in Fair Haven, Vermont, or Lake George, New York
Acquisition
1954.5
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Person or Organization
Hanson, Lyle
,
Plummet
Name/Title
Plummet
Entry/Object ID
1954.5.11
Description
Ground stone plummet. There is a groove encircling the narrow end.
Use
Used to sink a fishing net into the water
Context
Collected by Lyle Hanson in Fair Haven, Vermont, or Lake George, New York
Acquisition
1954.5
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Person or Organization
Hanson, Lyle
,
Pocket Knife
Name/Title
Pocket Knife
Entry/Object ID
2003.8.2
Description
Small pen knife with bone handle. On the small single blade is the label "H. BOHER'S / IMPROVED / CUTLERY". The bone of the handle is secured to the metal center with three rivets on each side with an additional rivet at the top of the knife where the blade folds out.
Context
Used by Harrison Henry Bean of Plainfield, Vermont.
Acquisition
2003.8
Made/Created
H. Boher's
1880-1890
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Dimensions
Materials
Bone, Steel
Relationships
Person or Organization
Bean, Harrison Henry (1825-1908)
Place
Town
Plainfield
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Pocket Knife
Name/Title
Pocket Knife
Entry/Object ID
1995.47.3
Description
Folding pocket knife with a wooden handle. The handle is roughly carved with the initials "CH II". There is one blade, and it has a broken tip. 3 small strips of paper were stuffed into the knife in the gap from the missing blade tip (now removed) that read, "M. Pollard", and "R.P. Pollard."
Acquisition
1995.47
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood, Metal
Pocket Knife
Name/Title
Pocket Knife
Entry/Object ID
2022.51.4
Description
Multi-tooled pocket knife with a black plastic body. The knife has one blade, two can openers, a Phillips head screwdriver, and a corkscrew. One side of the body is labeled in white with the words, "THUNDER ROAD". There is a key ring attached to one end by a short chain.
Context
Thunder Road pocket knife. Originally loaned for exhibition.
Acquisition
2022.51
Made/Created
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall (closed)
Materials
Steel, Plastic, Rubber
Relationships
Person or Organization
Thunder Road International Speedbowl
Place
Town
Barre Town
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Pocket Tinderbox
Name/Title
Pocket Tinderbox
Entry/Object ID
1941.24a-b
Description
Small wooden box with brass running along each side and a rounded metal blunt blade inserted on one edge. The box opens and shuts with a brass hinge. The included flint is smooth on one side and naturally shaped with a crest in center.
Context
Owned by the Woodbury family of Northfield, Vermont
Acquisition
1941.24
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Materials
Wood, Brass, Flint
Relationships
Place
Town
Northfield
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Poke
Name/Title
Poke
Entry/Object ID
1955.13
Description
Wooden sheep poke, or sheep check. It consists of four wooden rods, two shaped like Us and two shaped like spears. The spear-shaped rods are inserted through the U-shaped rods, with the spear heads holding them in place.
Use
Put around the necks of sheep or lambs to prevent them from going through holes in fences.
Context
Found in the caretaker's apartment at Kent Tavern in Calais, Vermont
Acquisition
1955.13
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Dimensions
Materials
Wood
Relationships
Place
Town
Calais
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Porch Box
Name/Title
Porch Box
Entry/Object ID
2004.58.47
Description
Insulated metal box with a hinging top lid. The lid hinges upward from two strap hinges on the back edge. Though the lid is not insulated, the rest of the interior is lined in white styrofoam. The front has the inscription, "BOOTH BROS DAIRY", in raised, yellow letters.
Use
Placed on a porch to receive milk deliveries
Context
Used for deliveries from Booth Brothers Dairy of Barre, Vermont
Acquisition
2004.58
Made/Created
1965-1975
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal, Styrofoam
Relationships
Person or Organization
Booth Brothers Dairy
,
Portable File
Name/Title
Portable File
Entry/Object ID
1953.35.1
Description
Portable file consisting of a long strip of leather with pockets sewn into one side. The file closes by rolling up.
Context
Owned by Medad Wright, Jr., in Montpelier, Vermont
Acquisition
1953.35
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Materials
Leather
Relationships
Person or Organization
Wright, Medad, Jr. (1812-1892)
Place
City
Montpelier
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Portable File
Name/Title
Portable File
Entry/Object ID
1957.30
Description
Leather account case or roll. The long strip of leather stores rolled up and unrolls to expose alphabetized slots, with each slot labeled with two letters. The roll is labeled "E White [illeg]ington" and "E [illeg]dell".
Acquisition
1957.30
Lexicon
Materials
Leather, Paper
Portable File
Name/Title
Portable File
Entry/Object ID
1960.5.1
Description
Rolled leather account holder with a long tie for closure. The file rolls flat into in a long rectangle with chamfered corners on the one end. Inside, a narrow strip of leather is woven through slits along the center of the rectangle to create document pouches. Each "pouch" is labeled in ink with capital letters: ABC; DEF; GHI; JKL; MN; OPQ; RS; TUV; WY.
Context
Originally held three account slips addressed to Richford, Vermont, dated to the 1830s.
Acquisition
1960.5
Made/Created
circa 1830
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Dimensions
Overall (rolled)
Materials
Leather
Relationships
Place
Town
Richford
County
Franklin County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Portable File
Name/Title
Portable File
Entry/Object ID
1965.63.3
Description
Leather account case or roll. The long strip of leather stores rolled up and unrolls to expose alphabetized slots holding narrow paper handwritten receipts and payment notations.
Context
Likely used by a shopkeeper in Berkshire, Vermont
Acquisition
1965.63
Made/Created
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Leather, Paper
Portable File
Name/Title
Portable File
Entry/Object ID
1965.63.4
Description
Leather account case or roll. The long strip of leather is stored rolled up and unrolls to expose alphabetized slots to hold narrow paper receipts and payment notations. The slots are formed by weaving a narrow strip of leather through evenly-placed slits along the center of the roll.
Context
Likely used by a shopkeeper in Berkshire, Vermont
Acquisition
1965.63
Made/Created
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Leather
Pounce Box
Name/Title
Pounce Box
Entry/Object ID
1945.39
Description
Turned wood pounce box. The box is shaped like a pedestal with a concave top. The top has several small holes drilled into it.
Use
Pounce is a fine powder sprinkled onto paper after writing to dry ink.
Context
Found in a house in North Calais, Vermont
Acquisition
1945.39
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood
Relationships
Place
Village
North Calais
Town
Calais
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Pounce Box
Name/Title
Pounce Box
Entry/Object ID
1946.15.2
Description
Turned wooden pounce box. The box consists of a round pedestal with a flared, concave top. The center of the top is pieced with holes in the shape of a six-pointed star.
Use
Pounce is a fine powder sprinkled onto paper after writing to dry ink.
Acquisition
1946.15
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood
Relationships
Person or Organization
Richardson, James
Place
Town
Warren
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Printing Press
Interpretative Labels
Printing Press, c. 1700 English Gift of the Vermont Publishers Association, #1895.1 This printing press, known as the Dresden Press, served as the first official press of the State of Vermont. Printer Alden Spooner brought the press to Dresden, a district of Hanover, New Hampshire, in 1778; later, moving to Windsor, Vermont, in 1783. The press was previously used in Connecticut in the early 1700s by that state's first printer, Thomas Short. Stories and popular belief placed this press in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in 1638 – historians have yet to find proof of these assertions. The government of Vermont was thrilled to have a printer nearby after having to travel all the way to Hartford, Connecticut, in 1777 to print the Vermont Constitution. As a democracy with a legal system based on written word, it was important for Vermont's legislature to print new laws as quickly as possible. A prominent feature since it's donation in 1895, the Historical Society considers it one of the most significant artifacts in the collection - representing the importance of the written word in the culture and governance of the people of the state of Vermont.
Name/Title
Printing Press
Entry/Object ID
1895.1
Description
Printing press consisting of a large wooden frame and marble press. On one side, the press has ornately turned legs, but the legs on the other side are simple posts. A horizontal surface sits about halfway up the frame with a rectangular wooden box set into its center. A large weight is attached above the box and lowers toward it by pushing a long handle that extends from the tall gate frame at the center of the piece.
Context
The first printing press used in Vermont
Acquisition
1895.1
Made/Created
17th Century
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Materials
Wood, Metal, Marble
Relationships
Person or Organization
Spooner, Alden (1757-1827)
Place
Town
Norwich
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Web Links and URLs
Product Label
Name/Title
Product Label
Entry/Object ID
1987.9.1
Description
Rectangular metal plaque with word "fellows" molded across the center. The word and a border around the edges is raised. The unraised portion is red. There are round holes in each corner for bolts.
Context
Made by Fellows Gear Shaper Company, and attached to machine tools they produced in Springfield, Vermont.
Acquisition
1987.9
Made/Created
Fellows Gear Shaper Company
1950-1960
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal
Product Label
Name/Title
Product Label
Entry/Object ID
1987.9.2
Description
Rectangular metal plaque with words "fellows EMHART" molded across the center. The words and a border around the edges is raised. The unraised portion is black and has a mottled surface. There are round holes in the top right and bottom left corners for bolts.
Context
Made by Fellows Gear Shaper Company, and attached to machine tools they produced in Springfield, Vermont.
Acquisition
1987.9
Made/Created
Fellows Gear Shaper Company
circa 1975
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Materials
Metal
Product Label
Name/Title
Product Label
Entry/Object ID
1987.9.3
Description
Rectangular silver-toned metal tag with rounded corners. The tag is printed or etched with gold-toned metal with the words, "FELLOWS NO. 4 RED LINER / THE FELLOWS GEAR SHAPER CO. SPRINGFIELD, VERMONT U. S. A." There is a round hole at the center of the right and left sides for mounting.
Context
Made by Fellows Gear Shaper Company, and attached to machine tools they produced in Springfield, Vermont. The Red Liner is a gear checking machine.
Acquisition
1987.9
Made/Created
Fellows Gear Shaper Company
circa 1950
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal
Product Label
Name/Title
Product Label
Entry/Object ID
1987.9.4
Description
Round metal tag. The ground is enameled red. The tag is molded and enameled to show a blue rectangle with the word "FELLOWS" over a silver-toned gear. Across the center is a silver portion, similar in appearance to a car's grill with a space for recording the tool's number (blank). Beneath the silver portion are the words, "THE FELLOWS GEAR SHAPER CO. SRINGFIELD, VERMONT U.S.A."
Context
Made by Fellows Gear Shaper Company, and attached to machine tools they produced in Springfield, Vermont.
Acquisition
1987.9
Made/Created
Fellows Gear Shaper Company
1920-1930
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Metal
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Interpretative Labels
Sales Sample, 1883 William Cooley Vermont Farm Machinery Company Wood, metal Anonymous gift, 1957.19 Dairy has long been one of Vermont’s primary industries, and when refrigerated railroad cars provided easier, faster access to major markets in Montreal, New York, and Boston, production grew exponentially. Rather than cheese and other preserved products as the primary export, it became feasible for Vermonters to sell cream and milk out of the state. William Cooley of Waterbury invented a number of things, including a variety of gasoline engines, granite industry tools, and other machine parts. This creamer was one of his earlier efforts, patented in the 1870s. The creamer was found to be more efficient at extracting cream from milk than other similar machines, and the Vermont Farm Machine Company purchased the patent from Cooley to manufacture and distribute his machine. Within a few years, 8,000 dairies were using the creamer. Its more efficient process made the development of centralized creameries possible, streamlining production rather than the individual on-farm process that had dominated before. The design proved popular enough that the company spent time in court protecting its patent against infringement on a number of different occasions. This creamer is a salesman’s model, intended to show the mechanics of the machine but not necessarily to actually produce cream. The smallest production model of Cooley’s Creamer was at least twice as large as this one.
Name/Title
Product Model
Entry/Object ID
1957.19
Description
Sales sample for a Cooley Creamer, manufactured by the Vermont Farm Machinery Company.

Wooden box painted green, gold, and black with a tin lined interior. On the outside of the box are elaborate painted decorations as well as the lettering “COOLEY CREAMER” at the top front in black letters shadowed with gold. On the front gold panels are the words “MANUF’D BY / VERMONT FARM MACHINE CO / BELLOWS FALLS, VT, U.S.A. / PATENTS ISSUED / FEB 10 1877, AUG 28 1877, JULY 17, 1883” There is also a metal slot on the top of the front panel above the words. The whole box is held off the ground by two pieces of wood on the bottom. On the right hand side is a crank connected to three gears as well as two additional levers.

On the underside of the lid, the words “INVENTED BY / WILLIAM COOLEY / OF WATERBURY, VT.” are painted in black. The lid is held open by two chains connecting diagonally to the box. Inside the box, four metal cylinders rest on a platform that raises or lowers with a system of gears. The cans have spigots and gauges and removable lids.
Context
William Cooley of Waterbury patented this creamer in the 1870s as the dairy industry began booming, and it was sold and distributed nationally by the Vermont Farm Manufacturing Company of Bellows Falls.
Acquisition
1957.19
Made/Created
Artist
Cooley, William
Vermont Farm Machinery Company (1871-1921)
1883
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Overall
Materials
Wood, Metal
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Place
Town
Waterbury
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
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Product Model
Name/Title
Product Model
Entry/Object ID
1996.49.22
Description
Scale model of a cream separator stamped into metal. The object has a flat, pyramidal central support tower with a round bowl at the top and a tapered tumbler at the bottom left. The two vessels are assembled with tabs. Two spouts lead from the bowl to drip into the tumbler. The the base reads, "DE LAVAL SAVE $15. PER COW PER YEAR 1,000,000 IN USE THE DE LAVAL SEPARATOR CO. NEW YORK CHICAGE MONTREAL SAN FRANCISCO WINNIPEG PAT'D JULY- 28 '08. L.T. SAVAGE N.Y." The inside of the bowl reads, "AMERICAN ART SIGN CO. B'KLYN., N.Y."
Context
Owned by a member of the Tyler, Fuller, or Heatherington families.
Acquisition
1996.49
Made/Created
American Art Sign Company
1908
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Metal
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Person or Organization
De Laval Separator Company
Product Model
Name/Title
Product Model
Entry/Object ID
2023.14.10
Description
Small wooden model of a farm tool, consisting a semi-rounded rectangular head with a central, conical attachment at the center top.
Context
Made by Pasquale "Patsy" Santo of Rutland, Vermont.
Acquisition
2023.14
Made/Created
Artist
Santo, Pasquale "Patsy" (1893-1975)
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Wood
Product Model
Name/Title
Product Model
Entry/Object ID
1983.10.2
Description
Miniature potato hoe. The scale model consists of two wooden shafts, two metal wheels, a metal seat, and two wooden blades oriented into a V shape at the ground beneath the seat.
Use
Product models were used both by traveling salesmen and within storefronts as examples of large goods available for purchase.
Context
Made by David Mayo of Montpelier, Vermont.
Acquisition
1983.10
Made/Created
Artist
Mayo, David (1847-1934)
1870-1914
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Materials
Wood, Metal
Protractor
Interpretative Labels
Protractor Used by James Whitelaw (1748 - 1829), Vermont’s second Surveyor General Ryegate, VT Gift of George P. Whitelaw, 1885.1.3 James Whitelaw was born in Scotland, and came to America in 1773 as a land scout for the Scotch American Company of Farmers. He worked and traveled in several different colonies, but settled in Ryegate, Vermont. In 1787 he became Vermont’s second Surveyor General. In this capacity he was responsible for completing accurate local surveys of towns and counties. Whitelaw’s work is central to the new settlers’ process of dividing the Vermont landscape for private ownership and development. Mapmaking is a process of definition: Whitelaw and others like him were projecting their own vision of Vermont’s landscape. That vision emphasized European-style agriculture, certain kinds of “productive” wild animals, and left no room for the catamount.
Name/Title
Protractor
Entry/Object ID
1885.1.3
Description
Silver protractor. The arch of the tool is engraved with hash lines showing measurements (imperial), and the straight part of the tool is engraved with the words, "Gardner Glasgow".
Context
Used by James Whitelaw of Ryegate, Vermont's second Surveyor General.
Acquisition
1885.1
Made/Created
Lexicon
Materials
Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Whitelaw, James
Place
Town
Ryegate
County
Caledonia County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Web Links and URLs
Quilling Wheel Base
Name/Title
Quilling Wheel Base
Entry/Object ID
1955.30.2
Description
Base for a quill wheel. The base is on three legs. There is a tall, turned post at the back (wheel missing), and a horizontal turned post at the front.
Acquisition
1955.30
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Materials
Wood
Radio
Name/Title
Radio
Entry/Object ID
1985.25.1
Description
Radio with exposed components attached to a wooden board. The components include a dial with a corresponding hub behind, and five vacuum tubes (one missing). Three of the tubes are clustered into a hub at the right.
Context
Produced by Atwater Kent
Acquisition
1985.25
Made/Created
Atwater Kent
1921
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Materials
Wood, Metal, Glass
Relationships
Person or Organization
Kent, Arthur Atwater (1873-1949)
Place
Town
Calais
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Radio
Name/Title
Radio
Entry/Object ID
1962.42.2a
Description
Radio with exposed components attached to a wooden board. The components include three dials, each with a corresponding hub behind, and five vacuum tubes. Two of the tubes are between dials, and the other three are clustered into a hub at the right. A pair of headphones attaches with a brown wire to the vacuum tube hub.
Context
Produced by Atwater Kent
Acquisition
1962.42
Made/Created
Atwater Kent
1923
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood, Glass, Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Kent, Arthur Atwater (1873-1949)
Place
Town
Calais
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Railroad Lantern
Name/Title
Railroad Lantern
Entry/Object ID
1960.190
Description
Railroad lantern with metal base and ventilation cap and glass chimney. Both the cap and base are stamped with six-pointed stars. The glass is engraved with the initials, "V C R R" (Vermont Central Rail Road). The base contains a well for holding liquid fuel, and a central wick holder rises from the base into the center of the chimney. The lantern has a round metal handle at the top.
Context
Used on the Central Vermont Railway
Acquisition
1960.190
Made/Created
19th Century
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Tin, Glass
Relationships
Person or Organization
Central Vermont Railway
Railroad Lantern
Name/Title
Railroad Lantern
Entry/Object ID
1988.14.1
Description
Lantern with glass globe/chimney set into a metal cage mount. The oil reservoir sits in the base of the lantern, and the round wire handle is attached to the vent cap.
Context
Used on the first train from White River Junction, Vermont, through Sharon, Vermont.
Acquisition
1988.14
Made/Created
19th Century
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Materials
Metal, Glass
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Ratchet
Name/Title
Ratchet
Entry/Object ID
2016.58.8f
Description
Double-ended hexogonal ratchet.
Context
Used by Dwight Kelton of Montpelier, Vermont as an employee of New England Telephone and Telegraph.
Acquisition
2016.58
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Materials
Metal
Relationships
Kelton, Dwight Herbert (1921-2009), New England Telephone and Telegraph
Place
City
Montpelier
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Razor
Name/Title
Razor
Entry/Object ID
1974.29.2
Description
Straight razor whose blade folds down into its brass handle. It is in a leather-covered cardboard sheath-style box that is marked, "F. A. Koch & Co., New York."
Context
Owned by a member of a Abbott family of Huntington, Vermont.
Acquisition
1974.29
Made/Created
F. A. Koch & Co.
circa 1900
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Overall
Materials
Steel, Brass, Cardboard, Leather
Razor
Name/Title
Razor
Entry/Object ID
1952.40.12c
Description
Razor consisting of a metal blade attached to a wooden handle. The blade is attached with 4 nails placed around it and a wire staple running through it. It is extended with a small metal plate.
Acquisition
1952.40
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Overall
Materials
Wood, Metal
Razor Hone
Name/Title
Razor Hone
Entry/Object ID
1980.11
Description
Hone mounted on a wooden handle. The reverse has a paper label with the inscription, "THE AMERICAN HONE & BOX COMPANY, of Wolcott, Vt."
Use
Used to sharpen straight razors
Context
Made by The American Hone & Box Company in Wolcott, Vermont
Acquisition
1980.11
Made/Created
The American Hone & Box Company
1869-1877
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Overall
Materials
Wood, Stone
Roasting Pan
Name/Title
Roasting Pan
Entry/Object ID
1958.38.2
Description
Roasting pan or grill pan consisting of a metal handle and grate. The hand connects underneath the grate at its center and bends down into three feet to hold the grate off the ground. The grate is a circle with parallel bars across it.
Context
Owned by Arthur N. Poland of Waitsfield, Vermont
Acquisition
1958.38
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Dimensions
Relationships
Person or Organization
Poland, Arthur Nye (1868-1940)
Place
Town
Waitsfield
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Roasting Pan
Name/Title
Roasting Pan
Entry/Object ID
1958.38.1
Description
Roasting or grill pan consisting of a cast iron grate and a wooden handle. The pan is round with no bottom and an X-shaped domed grate. The lines of the grate are concave to allow grease to flow down and settle in the reservoir that runs around the rim. There is a pouring spout on one side of the rim.
Use
Placed over hot coals to hold meat for cooking. The shape of the grill lines is intended to save the juices in the reservoir around the edge.
Acquisition
1958.38
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Roasting Pan
Name/Title
Roasting Pan
Entry/Object ID
1940.11.2a-c
Description
Oval roasting pan consisting of a pan, lid, and rack. The pan has a heavy-gauge wire handle that attaches at either end of the rim and hinges upward. The lid has a flat U-shaped handle at the center. The rack is an oval sheet of metal with circular holes drilled through it at sporadic intervals and placements. There are two wire handles formed into loops on either long side. The rack fits snugly into the pan.
Context
Used by the family of Simeon B. Titus in Vershire, Vermont
Acquisition
1940.11
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Overall
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Person or Organization
Titus, Simeon B.
Place
Town
Vershire
County
Orange County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Room Numbers
Name/Title
Room Numbers
Entry/Object ID
1974.32a-o
Description
Set of 15 room number identification plates. Each rectangular plate has a small hole on either end for mounting to the wall with nails, and the letter are embossed and painted black. The numbers include: 227, 232, 234, 327, 404, 427, 429, 432, 434, 506, 508, 517, 525, 527, 532.
Context
Used to identify room numbers in the Pavilion Hotel in Montpelier, Vermont
Acquisition
1974.32
Made/Created
1876
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,
Rowing Machine
Interpretative Labels
Rowing Machine, 1980-1985 Concept2 Morrisville, Vermont Metal, wood, plastic Gift of Concept2, 2012 Many of Vermont's inventions and innovations have come about during the cold and dark of winter. When the Dreissigacker brothers, Dick and Pete, found themselves without access to their beloved sport of rowing while ponds were frozen over, they put their creativity to developing a new and improved indoor rowing machine. In 1981, they began manufacturing and selling their first model, called the Concept2 Model A. Over the next few years, they leveraged their connections to the rowing community as well as their keen interest in iterating and improving to take the exercise market by storm. Though the idea of an indoor rowing machine was over a century old by that point, the Concept2 "ergometer" rowing machine quickly became the industry standard. Today, Concept2 is a multi-national, multi-million dollar company that is still based out of Vermont.
Name/Title
Rowing Machine
Entry/Object ID
2012.8
Description
Chromed metal rowing machine consisting of a leather seat on a long metal pole and a bicycle wheel with plastic sheets to create air resistance. The machine rests on the ground in two places: at the end of the horizontal pole, and at the joint between the horizontal and diagonal poles. The base at the far end has holes for bolting the machine down, while the base at the join has rubber caps. There are two wooden footrests attached at a forty-five degree angle at the join. The butterfly-shaped seat is oriented toward the wheel and moves relatively freely along the base pole. At the midpoint of the diagonal pole is a wooden stand with turned handle, a maker's label, and a speed gauge. At the end of the pole is a bicycle wheel with black plastic rectangles attached within the spokes.
Context
Developed and manufactured by Concept2 in Morrisville, Vermont.
Acquisition
2012.8
Made/Created
Concept2, Inc.
1980-1985
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Materials
Metal, Wood, Plastic
Ruler
Name/Title
Ruler
Entry/Object ID
1927.8a-b
Description
Two rulers, one painted black. The black ruler has a beveled edge but no measurement lines.
Context
Owned by Hosea Doten in Pomfret, Vermont
Acquisition
1927.8
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Materials
Wood
Relationships
Person or Organization
Doten, Hosea (1809-1886)
Place
Town
Pomfret
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Ruler
Name/Title
Ruler
Entry/Object ID
1958.1.629
Description
Wooden ruler. One edge is marked in inches with hash lines every 1/8 inch. It is printed with the inscription, "BE SURE AND USE BROWN'S CAMPHORATED SAPONACIOUS DENTRIFRICE. PRICE TWENTY-FIVE CENTER A BOTTLE. IT IS REALLY A TOILET LUXURY."
Context
Made in Windsor, Vermont and sold at George E. Williams' drug store.
Acquisition
1958.1
Made/Created
20th Century
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Materials
Wood
Relationships
Person or Organization
Williams, George E.
Ruler
Name/Title
Ruler
Entry/Object ID
2008.1.19
Description
Metal ruler advertising the St. Johnsbury Trucking Co.
Context
Harry and Mickey Zarbarsky founded St. Johnsbury Trucking in 1921. The company grew to serve all of the Northeast, eventually moving its base to Massachusetts. The brothers sold the company to Sun Oil in 1975. The company closed in 1993.
For detailed history of the company, check out this article:https://www.northstarmonthly.com/features/the-long-haul/article_37838d1e-47fe-52de-9740-2ae90bd0bdfe.html
Acquisition
2008.1
Dimensions
Materials
Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
St. Johnsbury Trucking
Ruler
Name/Title
Ruler
Entry/Object ID
2020.26.12
Description
A white metal ruler featuring six historic, American flags. The ruler has inches marked in red on one side and metric measures in red on the other. In the center, it says, "The Bennington Museum, Bennington, Vermont, 05201" in blue letters.
Context
Souvenir of the Bennington Museum
Acquisition
2020.26
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Materials
Metal
Sadiron
Name/Title
Sadiron
Entry/Object ID
1953.40.18a-b
Description
Two triangular cast iron sadirons with tall metal handles.
Context
Used by Lucy Hale Day who worked as a tailor making men's clothes before she got married
Acquisition
1953.40
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Dimensions
Materials
Iron
Relationships
Person or Organization
Day, Lucy Munro Hale (1816-1887)
Place
Town
Ludlow
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Sadiron
Name/Title
Sadiron
Entry/Object ID
1953.40.19
Description
Heavy, narrow sad iron consisting of a tall base and twisted around handle.
Context
Used by Lucy Hale Day who worked as a tailor making men's clothes before she got married
Acquisition
1953.40
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Dimensions
Materials
Iron
Relationships
Person or Organization
Day, Lucy Munro Hale (1816-1887)
Place
Town
Ludlow
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Sailmaker's Needle
Interpretative Labels
Nathaniel Burbank of South Walden, Vermont wen to sea in 1858 and didn't return home until after the end of the Civil War. The logbook was kept of his first voyage aboard the Joseph Grinnell, which sailed for the Pacific Ocean out fo Bedford, Massachusetts on June 18, 1858 under William Thomas as Master. Burbank made his awls from whalebone and drew the picture of his prey, the Sperm whale. Throughout his voyage he would stamp the book with a whale for a capture and a whale's tail for one that got away. Burbank's written accounts of his whaling career end in 1862. His accounts in this book continued in 1872 listing produce from and work on his Vermont farm.
Name/Title
Sailmaker's Needle
Entry/Object ID
1994.41.3
Description
Large, curved sewing needle with a large eye to accommodate heavy thread. It has a wide, flat, curved end that tapers to a point.
Context
Made by Nathaniel Burbank of South Walden, Vermont.
Acquisition
1994.41
Made/Created
Artist
Burbank, Nathaniel (1828-1913)
circa 1860
Lexicon
Materials
Steel
Relationships
Place
Town
Walden
County
Caledonia County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Salt Shaker
Name/Title
Salt Shaker
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.52
Description
Round, red-painted wooden salt shaker.
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Acquisition
2020.22
Made/Created
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
circa 1935-circa 1945
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Materials
Wood, Paint
Salt Shaker
Name/Title
Salt Shaker
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.53
Description
Salt shaker in the shape of a pig. The body is barrel-shaped, with a protruding snout with small holes and a painted mouth and nostrils at one end, and a cork stopper at the other. The tail and four legs are made with round pegs. Two dots and V shapes are painted on to represent eyes and ears.
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Acquisition
2020.22
Made/Created
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
circa 1935-circa 1945
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Materials
Wood
Salt Shakers
Name/Title
Salt Shakers
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.50ab
Description
Two salt shakers in the shape of lighthouses. They are painted white with blue stripes at the top and bottom. Four-pane windows are drawn on the sides.
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, Vermont
Acquisition
2020.22
Made/Created
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
circa 1935-circa 1945
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Materials
Wood
Salt Shakers
Name/Title
Salt Shakers
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.51ab
Description
Two red-painted salt shakers shaped like vases or balusters.
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Acquisition
2020.22
Made/Created
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
circa 1935-circa 1945
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Materials
Wood
Salt Shakers
Name/Title
Salt Shakers
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.42a-d
Description
Two glass saltshakers with a red-painted wooden base. The shakers are clear, faceted glass with red-painted metal screw-on caps. The base is a rectangle with two holes drilled in the top, into which the shakers sit. The center of the base is printed with the words, "West Addison, Vt." The set is accompanied by its original cardboard box, which is printed with the label, "1 Pc. No. 369 Salt & Pepper Set Made In U. S. A."
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, Vermont
Acquisition
2020.22
Made/Created
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
circa 1935-circa 1945
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Materials
Wood
Salt Shakers
Name/Title
Salt Shakers
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.43a-e
Description
Saltshaker set consisting of two shakers, an egg timer, and a stand. The shakers are clear glass with red plastic screw-in caps. The base is a rectangular piece of wood with two holes drilled into the top in which the shakers sit. At the center are two dowels with a sand-filled egg time between them. The egg timer is mounted between two spoked wheels to allow it to rotate. The base is printed with the label, "Beach Haven, N. J."
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, Vermont
Acquisition
2020.22
Made/Created
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
circa 1935-circa 1945
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Materials
Wood, Glass, Plastic
Salt Shakers
Name/Title
Salt Shakers
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.44a-c
Description
Salt and pepper shaker set consisting of two turned wooden shakers in the shape of apples. The shakers are in their original retail packaging: a shaped cardboard holder printed with the label, "SALT & PEPPER SHAKER SET".
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, Vermont
Acquisition
2020.22
Made/Created
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
circa 1935-circa 1945
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Materials
Wood
Salt Shakers
Name/Title
Salt Shakers
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.46ab
Description
Two, round turned-wood shalt shakers. The shakers are painted orange.
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Acquisition
2020.22
Made/Created
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
circa 1935-circa 1945
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Materials
Wood
Salt Shakers
Name/Title
Salt Shakers
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.47ab
Description
Two lacriform red-painted wooden salt shakers. One shaker is printed with the label, "Leominster, Mass."
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, Vermont
Acquisition
2020.22
Made/Created
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
circa 1935-circa 1945
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Materials
Wood
Salt Shakers
Name/Title
Salt Shakers
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.48ab
Description
Two painted wooden salt shakers shaped like pears.
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, Vermont
Acquisition
2020.22
Made/Created
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
circa 1935-circa 1945
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Materials
Wood
Salt Shakers
Name/Title
Salt Shakers
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.49ab
Description
Two wooden salt shakers shaped like barrels. The straps are painted green, and each has a black spot on the side representing a tap hole.
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Acquisition
2020.22
Made/Created
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
circa 1935-circa 1945
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Materials
Wood
Salt Shakers
Name/Title
Salt Shakers
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.45ab
Description
Salt and pepper shaker set consisting of two turned wooden shakers in the shape of apples. The shakers are painted red and yellow.
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Acquisition
2020.22
Made/Created
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
circa 1935-circa 1945
Lexicon
Materials
Wood
Sap Bucket
Interpretative Labels
Mskwajo (Sap Bucket), 19th Century Northern Vermont Birch, metal Gift of Frederick M. Wiseman, 2017.3.7 The Abenaki, our region's original inhabitants, developed the process of maple sugaring. They were the first to recognize that the sap of the sugar maple was sweet and could be refined into sugar or syrup, and they were the first to experiment with various technologies for collecting that sap. This mskwajo, or birch bark sap bucket in English, would have been attached to a wooden spile driven into a maple tree and left hanging to collect sap as it ran in early spring. Birch bark is a remarkably pliable material and in this case was folded to make a water-tight container. The mskwajo’s donor indicates it was used in northern Vermont, likely by a maple producer of Abenaki origin.
Name/Title
Sap Bucket
Entry/Object ID
2017.3.7
Description
Folded birch bark sap bucket, also called a “quick basket.” The bucket is made of several layers of birch bark, folded together to form a holding vessel. The white part of the birch bark faces the exterior of the basket.

A piece of wood crosses the top of the bucket and pierces the birch bark at the top of the folds. Metal wire is attached to the piece of wood. The wire would have been hung on a wooden sap spile for collecting maple sap.
Context
According to the donor, this 19th century birch bark sap bucket, or “quick basket,” was used to collect maple sap for sugaring in northern Vermont.
Acquisition
2017.3
Made/Created
1800-1900
19th Century
Ethnography
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Birch, Metal
Sap Bucket
Name/Title
Sap Bucket
Entry/Object ID
2024.5.1
Context
Marked sap bucket, likely made by Samuel Hurlburt of Vergennes, VT.
Acquisition
2024.5
Made/Created
1850-1870
Materials
Wood
Relationships
Person or Organization
Samuel Hurlburt
Sap Bucket
Name/Title
Sap Bucket
Entry/Object ID
1962.20
Description
Straight-sided sap bucket assembled like a barrel. There are 2 wooden supports around the base.
Context
Made by Aaron Frost in Groton, Vermont
Acquisition
1962.20
Made/Created
Artist
Frost, Aaron (d. 1912)
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Overall
Materials
Wood
Sap Spout
Name/Title
Sap Spout
Entry/Object ID
1953.57.1
Description
Sap spout made from a tree branch. The bark of the branch has been roughly removed. The branch is cut in half lengthwise, leaving one end intact. That end is carved to a flattened point with a hole drilled through the center.
Acquisition
1953.57
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Materials
Wood
Sap Spout
Name/Title
Sap Spout
Entry/Object ID
1982.33.6
Description
Long, curved metal sap spout with a wire wrapped around the narrow end.
Acquisition
1982.33
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Materials
Metal
Sap Spout
Name/Title
Sap Spout
Entry/Object ID
1982.33.7
Description
Long, curved metal sap spout with a wire wrapped around the narrow end.
Acquisition
1982.33
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Materials
Metal
Sausage Stuffer
Name/Title
Sausage Stuffer
Entry/Object ID
1953.52.11
Description
Metal syringe with wooden knob handle. The handle presses a plunger into the body of the syringe.
Use
Used to stuff ground meat into sausage casings
Context
Owned by a member of the Day family in Ludlow, Vermont
Acquisition
1953.52
Lexicon
Materials
Wood
Relationships
Place
Town
Ludlow
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Saw
Name/Title
Saw
Entry/Object ID
1931.4a-b
Description
Handsaw with a wooden handle and metal blade. The blade is broken into two pieces near the handle. The handle is not original.
Context
Used by John Haselton of Westford, Vermont, during the building of the first Vermont State House in 1808.
Acquisition
1931.4
Made/Created
circa 1808
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Relationships
Person or Organization
Haselton, John
,
Saw
Name/Title
Saw
Entry/Object ID
1975.30
Description
Round saw blade with square teeth. The teeth are dovetailed into the disk.
Context
Example of the first patented circular granite saw blade. The patent was held by Lionel X. DuBois of Northfield, Vermont.
Acquisition
1975.30
Made/Created
Artist
DuBois, Lionel X.
1930
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Steel
Saw Blades
Interpretative Labels
In 1938, the statue of Ceres on top of the gold dome of the Vermont State House was removed. The hand from that statue can be seen elsewhere in this case. 87-year-old Dwight Dwinnell, Sergeant-at-Arms of the State House, used these tools to carve a replacement for it based on Mead's original. Dwinnell's Ceres is considered today to be an important piece of folk art, and recently underwent restoration.
Name/Title
Saw Blades
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.114a-j
Description
10 very thin saw blades with fine teeth. There is a loop at either end for attaching to a saw. They are bundled together with a thin wire.
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Acquisition
2017.10
Made/Created
1890-1938
Lexicon
Materials
Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Place
City
Montpelier
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Saw-Set
Name/Title
Saw-Set
Entry/Object ID
1978.15.6
Description
Black painted metal tool with clamping handles. A partially visible makers mark reading, "___ & Sons" is on the inside of the handle. The handles squeeze together, and htere is a hinged piece at the neck that allows for adjuestments.
Use
Used to adjust teeth on saw blades.
Context
Owned by Charles W. Stone of Springfield, Vermont
Acquisition
1978.15
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Stone, Charles W. (1854-1930)
Place
Town
Springfield
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Scissors
Name/Title
Scissors
Entry/Object ID
1925.4
Description
Large metal scissors or shears.
Context
Owned by Rufus Riker of Montpelier, Vermont
Acquisition
1925.4
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Relationships
Person or Organization
Riker, Rufus Russell (1807-1892)
Place
City
Montpelier
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Scissors
Name/Title
Scissors
Entry/Object ID
1953.43.2
Description
Metal scissors with oval handles.
Context
Owned by Ursula Chaffee of Newport, Vermont
Acquisition
1953.43
Made/Created
1835
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Chaffee, Ursula Selenda (1817-1891)
Place
City
Newport
County
Orleans County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Scissors
Interpretative Labels
In 1938, the statue of Ceres on top of the gold dome of the Vermont State House was removed. The hand from that statue can be seen elsewhere in this case. 87-year-old Dwight Dwinnell, Sergeant-at-Arms of the State House, used these tools to carve a replacement for it based on Mead's original. Dwinnell's Ceres is considered today to be an important piece of folk art, and recently underwent restoration.
Name/Title
Scissors
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.95
Description
Short metal scissors with black handles and pointed tips. The manufacturer's mark appears to be "B H Co. -- Special -- Germany".
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Acquisition
2017.10
Made/Created
1890-1938
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Place
City
Montpelier
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Scissors
Name/Title
Scissors
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.94
Description
Extra-long metal scissor with black handles and pointed tips. The manufacturer's mark is illegible.
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Acquisition
2017.10
Made/Created
1890-1938
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Place
City
Montpelier
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Scissors
Name/Title
Scissors
Entry/Object ID
1968.50.1
Description
Large pair of metal shears consisting of two handled blades connected and hinged in the center with a pin. One side is marked "A.I.GO" above the pin.
Acquisition
1968.50
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal
Relationships
Place
Town
Randolph
County
Orange County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Scoop
Name/Title
Scoop
Entry/Object ID
1954.29.15
Description
Wide wooden scoop with shallow, round bowl. The bowl and handle are carved as one, and the end of the handle curves perpendicular to the rest.
Context
Likely owned by a member of the Dewey family of Montpelier, Vermont
Acquisition
1954.29
Lexicon
Dimensions
Materials
Wood
Relationships
Place
City
Montpelier
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Scraper
Name/Title
Scraper
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.599
Description
Chipped stone scraper.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
Lexicon
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Scraper
Name/Title
Scraper
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.352
Description
Chipped stone scraper. It is roughly rectangular. The proximal end is thicker, and the distal end is thinned to a curved blade. One side is convex, and the other is concave.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock at Bristol Pond
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Quartz
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Place
County
Addison County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Scraper
Name/Title
Scraper
Entry/Object ID
1954.283.37
Description
Chipped stone scraper.
Context
Collected by Emma P. Sampson
Acquisition
1954.283
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Person or Organization
Sampson, Emma P. Merrill (1865-1953)
Scraper
Name/Title
Scraper
Entry/Object ID
1969.5.9
Description
Chipped stone scraper.
Acquisition
1969.5
Ethnography
Lexicon
Scraper
Name/Title
Scraper
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.413
Description
Chipped stone scraper end.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock at Bristol Pond
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
Lexicon
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Place
County
Addison County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Scraper
Name/Title
Scraper
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.593
Description
Chipped stone scraper.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
Lexicon
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Scraper
Name/Title
Scraper
Entry/Object ID
1958.25.17
Description
Chipped stone scraper.
Context
Collected in North Sheldon, Vermont
Acquisition
1958.25
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Scraper
Name/Title
Scraper
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.595
Description
Chipped stone scraper.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
Lexicon
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Scraper
Name/Title
Scraper
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.353
Description
Chipped stone scraper. It is roughly me triangular. It has a thick, straight bass. The blade edges curve outward.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock at Bristol Pond
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Quartzite
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Place
County
Addison County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Scraper
Name/Title
Scraper
Entry/Object ID
1954.283.145
Description
Chipped stone scraper.
Context
Collected by Emma P. Sampson in Newbury, Vermont
Acquisition
1954.283
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Person or Organization
Sampson, Emma P. Merrill (1865-1953)
Place
Town
Newbury
County
Orange County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Scraper
Name/Title
Scraper
Entry/Object ID
1954.283.15
Description
Chipped stone scraper end.
Context
Collected by Emma P. Sampson on Moore Mountain.
Acquisition
1954.283
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Person or Organization
Sampson, Emma P. Merrill (1865-1953)
Scraper
Name/Title
Scraper
Entry/Object ID
1975.454
Description
Chipped stone scraper.
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Scraper
Name/Title
Scraper
Entry/Object ID
1975.463
Description
Chipped stone scraper.
Context
Collected in Bristol, Vermont
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Place
Town
Bristol
County
Addison County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Scraper
Name/Title
Scraper
Entry/Object ID
1954.283.16
Description
Chipped stone scraper.
Context
Collected by Emma P. Sampson on Moore Mountain.
Acquisition
1954.283
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Person or Organization
Sampson, Emma P. Merrill (1865-1953)
Scraper
Name/Title
Scraper
Entry/Object ID
1954.283.120
Description
Chipped stone scraper.
Context
Collected by Emma P. Sampson in Newbury, Vermont
Acquisition
1954.283
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Person or Organization
Sampson, Emma P. Merrill (1865-1953)
Place
Town
Newbury
County
Orange County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Scraper
Name/Title
Scraper
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.609
Description
Chipped stone scraper.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
Lexicon
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Scraper
Name/Title
Scraper
Entry/Object ID
1975.466
Description
Chipped stone scraper.
Context
Collected in Bristol, Vermont
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Place
Town
Bristol
County
Addison County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Scraper End
Name/Title
Scraper End
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.526
Description
Chipped stone scraper end.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
Lexicon
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
Place
County
Addison County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Screw Pitch Gauge
Interpretative Labels
In 1938, the statue of Ceres on top of the gold dome of the Vermont State House was removed. The hand from that statue can be seen elsewhere in this case. 87-year-old Dwight Dwinnell, Sergeant-at-Arms of the State House, used these tools to carve a replacement for it based on Mead's original. Dwinnell's Ceres is considered today to be an important piece of folk art, and recently underwent restoration.
Name/Title
Screw Pitch Gauge
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.113ab
Description
Thread pitch gauge in open-sided casing. Each gauge has a number on it, beginning with 4 and ending with 42. The tool is in a red cardboard box.
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Acquisition
2017.10
Made/Created
Union Tool Company
1890-1938
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Place
City
Montpelier
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Screwdriver
Name/Title
Screwdriver
Entry/Object ID
2016.58.8d
Description
Flathead screwdriver with a semi-clear yellow plastic handle.
Context
Used by Dwight Kelton of Montpelier, Vermont as an employee of New England Telephone and Telegraph.
Acquisition
2016.58
Lexicon
Materials
Metal, Plastic
Relationships
Kelton, Dwight Herbert (1921-2009), New England Telephone and Telegraph
Place
City
Montpelier
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Scythe
Name/Title
Scythe
Entry/Object ID
1957.2.38
Description
Scythe blade with the impressed inscription, "[illeg]EEY, Scythe Co. [illeg]WPORT, NH"
Acquisition
1957.2
Made/Created
Lexicon
Dimensions
Materials
Metal
Scythe
Name/Title
Scythe
Entry/Object ID
1957.2.36
Description
Metal scythe blade marked with chalk reading, "Vermont cradle Scythe 1850".
Acquisition
1957.2
Lexicon
Dimensions
Materials
Metal
Scythe Blade
Name/Title
Scythe Blade
Entry/Object ID
1960.61
Description
Scythe blade with no handle. The blade has a convexly curved cutting edge and a slight concave curve to the flat edge. The square tang is bent perpendicular to the blade, with a second bend curving it parallel to the blade. The letter S is written on the blade in white chalk.
Acquisition
1960.61
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Iron
Seal
Name/Title
Seal
Entry/Object ID
1959.49.2
Description
Round metal seal with a turned wooden handle. The handle is turned with three round lobes and one pointed lobe. The seal itself is a diaper pattern.
Use
Used to press into melted wax to seal envelopes and correspondences
Acquisition
1959.49
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Brass, Wood
Sealing Wax
Name/Title
Sealing Wax
Entry/Object ID
1951.40
Description
Partially used rectangular stick of sealing wax. One end is broken into a flat edge. The other is charred and melted into a tapered edge.
Use
Melted onto the edge of a folded letter or envelope and stamped with a decorative seal to seal the paper closed, verify it had not been opened, and indicate the sender.
Acquisition
1951.40
Lexicon
Materials
Wax
Seam Turner
Name/Title
Seam Turner
Entry/Object ID
1972.36.1l
Description
Seam turner consisting of a rectangular piece of wood with square tongues or tenons protruding from either end, perpendicular to each other.
Context
Used by Arthur Loomis in Burlington, Vermont
Acquisition
1972.36
Made/Created
circa 1780
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood
Relationships
Person or Organization
Loomis, Arthur
Place
City
Burlington
County
Chittenden County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Seed Packet
Name/Title
Seed Packet
Entry/Object ID
2021.6.1
Description
Rectangular paper seed packet. The front is labeled with the text-based logo for Vermont Magazine and an illustration of a tractor. There is a long inscription advertising the magazine and indicating that the seeds were send to induce subscriptions. The back is printed with planting instructions and indicates that the packet held a mix of wildflower seeds.
Context
Sent as advertisement by Vermont Magazine
Acquisition
2021.6
Lexicon
Materials
Paper
Relationships
Person or Organization
Vermont Magazine
Place
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Seed Packet
Name/Title
Seed Packet
Entry/Object ID
2021.6.2
Description
Rectangular paper seed packet. The front is orange with the text logo of Vermont Magazine and text indicating that the packet was sent to entice a subscription to the magazine. The back is printed with planting instructions and indicates that the packet contains a mix of autumn-blooming wildflowers.
Context
Sent by Vermont Magazine
Acquisition
2021.6
Made/Created
Bentley Seed, Inc.
2007
Lexicon
Materials
Paper
Relationships
Person or Organization
Vermont Magazine
Place
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Seed Packet
Name/Title
Seed Packet
Entry/Object ID
2021.6.3
Description
Rectangular paper seed packet. The front of the packet is printed with the inscription, "May we plant a few seeds of wisdom?", and illustration of a man and cow reading a magazine, and the text logo of Vermont Magazine. A longer inscription indicates that the packet was sent to entice subscriptions to the magazine. The back is printed with planting instructions and indicates the seeds are a mix of wildflowers.
Context
Seeds sent by Vermont Magazine
Acquisition
2021.6
Lexicon
Materials
Paper
Relationships
Person or Organization
Vermont Magazine
Place
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Semiliquid Lamp
Name/Title
Semiliquid Lamp
Entry/Object ID
1958.25.2
Description
Lamp carved from a single piece of soapstone. The lamp consists of a shallow bowl that narrows to a point opposite a short handle.
Context
Said to have been used in the old church or meetinghouse of Rockingham, Vermont
Acquisition
1958.25
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Soapstone
Relationships
Place
Town
Rockingham
County
Windham County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Serving Tray
Name/Title
Serving Tray
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.72
Description
Wooden serving tray made by students at the College Moderne et Technique. One handle is broken off and there are cracks in the wooden surface. There are pencil marks on the top and bottom.
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Acquisition
1964.63
Lexicon
Dimensions
Materials
Wood
Relationships
Person or Organization
Merci Train
Place
Country
France
Continent
Sewing Clamp
Name/Title
Sewing Clamp
Entry/Object ID
1955.1.2
Description
Black metal clamp shaped like a bird. The clamp braces onto a table at the bottom with a screw tightened brace. The upper clamp opens at the bird's head.
Context
Owned by Laura Wilson
Acquisition
1955.1
Lexicon
Dimensions
Materials
Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Butterfield, Laura Jane Wilson (1822-1856)
Place
Town
St. Johnsbury
County
Caledonia County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Sewing Kit
Name/Title
Sewing Kit
Entry/Object ID
1970.6.3a-m
Description
Square velvet box containing a variety of sewing tools. The tools are held into the case by a strap along the center that is stitched down at regular intervals, creating pockets. On the lid interior, there is a paper needlebook. On the lower side, (left to right) there is a pencil, an awl, a buttonhook, a penknife, an awl, scissors, a bone seam presser, a bobbin, scissors, a thimble, and a needlecase.
Context
Given to Elizabeth Grylls as a present honoring her engagement to Samuel Sargent
Acquisition
1970.6
Made/Created
1903
Lexicon
Materials
Silk, Ivory, Metal, Paper
Relationships
Sargent, Samuel (1880-1931), Sargent, Elizabeth Grylls (1880-1967)
Place
City
Barre City
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Sewing Machine
Name/Title
Sewing Machine
Entry/Object ID
1975.28.1
Description
Sewing machine and stand. The small metal machine sits on a wooden table with a folding cover. Within the cover are several small drawers. Beneath the table is a cast iron stand with a foot treadle molded to fit two feet. The belts have been removed.
Context
Owned by Clara Dix Clark of Barre Town, Vermont. Given to her as a wedding gift, 1894.
Acquisition
1975.28
Made/Created
Wheeler & Wilson Manufacturing Co.
circa 1860
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood, Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Clark, Clara Louisa Dix (1957-1955)
Place
Town
Barre Town
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Sewing Machine
Name/Title
Sewing Machine
Entry/Object ID
1931.8
Description
Black enameled metal sewing machine. The machine sits on a metal base with four paw-shaped feet holding up (at the corners). The base is painted on the top with flowers and on the sides with a gold filigree design. There is a wheel on the right side that controls the movement of the needle, which hangs from a horizontal arm on the left.
Context
Owned by Amelia Benway of St. Albans, Vermont.
Acquisition
1931.8
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Benway, Amelia
Place
City
St. Albans City
County
Franklin County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Sewing Machine
Name/Title
Sewing Machine
Entry/Object ID
1952.15
Description
Small sewing machine consisting of a base, hand crank, and upper arm. The upper arm holds and downward-pointed needle that is operated by the hand crank. The whole machine is enameled black, and the upper arm is decorated with gold linework.
Acquisition
1952.15
Made/Created
Gold Medal Sewing Machine Company
1877
Lexicon
Dimensions
Shaft Straightener
Name/Title
Shaft Straightener
Entry/Object ID
1954.283.69
Description
Ground stone shaft straightener. It is rectangular with one end roughly broken off. There is a round hole near the center, and a rounded groove running the width of the body.
Use
Used to straighten the shafts of arrows
Context
Collected by Emma P. Sampson in Caledonia County, Vermont
Acquisition
1954.283
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Person or Organization
Sampson, Emma P. Merrill (1865-1953)
Place
County
Caledonia County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Sheep Bell
Name/Title
Sheep Bell
Entry/Object ID
1976.16.5
Description
Brass, traditionally shaped sheep bell. There is a wire loop at the top for attaching the bell to the sheep's collar. There is an iron clapper inside the bell.
Acquisition
1976.16
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Brass, Iron
Sheep Bell
Name/Title
Sheep Bell
Entry/Object ID
1976.16.6
Description
Sheep bell shaped like a cowbell. It is formed from one sheet of metal, folded into shape and bracketed on the sides. There is a rectangular handle at the top and a metal clapper in the interior.
Acquisition
1976.16
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Iron
Sheep Shears
Name/Title
Sheep Shears
Entry/Object ID
1976.43.188
Description
Metal sheep shears consisting of two triangular blades attached to a U-shaped metal strip. The blades are slightly misaligned, allowing them to overlap when squeezed. The shape of the metal strip causes is to spring back open when not squeezed.
Use
Used to cut woolen fleece from sheep
Context
Possibly used at the Kent Tavern in Calais, Vermont
Acquisition
1976.43
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Iron
Relationships
Place
Village
Kent's Corner
Town
Calais
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Sheep Shears
Name/Title
Sheep Shears
Entry/Object ID
1965.10.2
Description
Metal sheep shears. The shears consist of two triangular blades attached at the center with a U-shaped piece of metal.
Acquisition
1965.10
Made/Created
W. Wilkinson
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal
Sherd
Name/Title
Sherd
Entry/Object ID
1975.95.1
Description
Large sherd of a steatite pot with long u-shaped channels on interior and exterior made during construction.
Acquisition
1975.95
Ethnography
Lexicon
Shipping Crate
Name/Title
Shipping Crate
Entry/Object ID
2004.72.20a-b
Description
Wooden shipping crate. The top side (lid) is detached. One side is printed with the label, "2 Doz. Cans. WHYMAN'S FANCY BLUEBERRIES. JASPER WYMAN & SON. MILBRIDGE, ME." The opposite side is branded with the inscription, "S JGCO ST. JOHNSBURY VT".
Context
Sent to St. Johnsbury Grocery Company for retail sale
Acquisition
2004.72
Made/Created
Jasper Wyman & Son
Lexicon
Dimensions
Materials
Wood, Metal
Relationships
Place
Town
St. Johnsbury
County
Caledonia County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Shoe Last
Name/Title
Shoe Last
Entry/Object ID
1965.20.3b
Description
Wooden shoe last. The upper portion of the foot is cut away. There is a hole through the upper heel for hanging.
Acquisition
1965.20
Lexicon
Shoe Last
Name/Title
Shoe Last
Entry/Object ID
1965.20.3c
Description
Wooden shoe last. The upper portion of the foot is cut away. There is a hole through the upper heel for hanging.
Acquisition
1965.20
Lexicon
Shoe Last
Name/Title
Shoe Last
Entry/Object ID
1972.36.1a
Description
Straight-soled shoe last with a pointed toe. One side is carved with the letter H.
Context
Used by Arthur Loomis in Burlington, Vermont
Acquisition
1972.36
Made/Created
1780
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood
Relationships
Person or Organization
Loomis, Arthur
Place
City
Burlington
County
Chittenden County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Shoe Last
Name/Title
Shoe Last
Entry/Object ID
1972.36.1b
Description
Straight-soled shoe last with slightly pointed toe.
Context
Used by Arthur Loomis in Burlington, Vermont
Acquisition
1972.36
Made/Created
1790
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood
Relationships
Person or Organization
Loomis, Arthur
Place
City
Burlington
County
Chittenden County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Shoe Last
Name/Title
Shoe Last
Entry/Object ID
1965.20.3d
Description
Wooden shoe last. The upper portion of the foot is cut away. There is a hole through the upper heel for hanging.
Acquisition
1965.20
Lexicon
Shoe Last
Name/Title
Shoe Last
Entry/Object ID
1965.20.3e
Description
Wooden shoe last. The upper portion of the foot is cut away. There is a hole through the upper heel for hanging.
Acquisition
1965.20
Lexicon
Shoe Last
Name/Title
Shoe Last
Entry/Object ID
1965.20.3f
Description
Wooden shoe last. The upper portion of the foot is cut away. There is a hole through the upper heel for hanging.
Acquisition
1965.20
Lexicon
Shoe Last
Name/Title
Shoe Last
Entry/Object ID
1965.20.3g
Description
Wooden shoe last. The upper portion of the foot is cut away. There is a hole through the upper heel for hanging.
Acquisition
1965.20
Lexicon
Shoe Last
Name/Title
Shoe Last
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.3a
Description
Metal cobbler‘s last sized for a child’s shoe. The upper is molded with the initials CC.
Context
Used by Walter Gallup in Woodstock, Vermont for shoe repair.
Acquisition
1972.2
Made/Created
circa 1900
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Iron, Wood
Relationships
Person or Organization
Gallup, Walter Palmer (1892-1947)
Place
Town
Woodstock
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Shoe Last
Name/Title
Shoe Last
Entry/Object ID
1965.20.3h
Description
Wooden shoe last. The upper portion of the foot is cut separately from the body and can be removed. There is a hole through the upper heel for hanging.
Acquisition
1965.20
Lexicon
Shoe Last
Name/Title
Shoe Last
Entry/Object ID
1965.20.3i
Description
Full-foot shoe last. The last is formed from a single piece of wood. It is sized for a child's shoe. There is a hole at the upper heel for hanging.
Acquisition
1965.20
Lexicon
Shoe Last
Name/Title
Shoe Last
Entry/Object ID
1965.20.3a
Description
Wooden shoe last. The upper portion of the foot is cut away. There is a hole through the upper heel for hanging.
Acquisition
1965.20
Lexicon
Shoe Last
Name/Title
Shoe Last
Entry/Object ID
1955.43
Description
Full-foot wooden shoe last for a left shoe. The last is made from two pieces of wood and the top portion of the foot can be separated from the bottom. The toe is wrapped with a metal plate. There are holes at the top of the heel and in front of the ankle for hanging. The last is marked, "A. & J. W. Town".
Acquisition
1955.43
Made/Created
A. & J. W. Town
1840-1850
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood, Metal
Shoe Last
Name/Title
Shoe Last
Entry/Object ID
1944.7.6
Description
Wooden shoe last. The upper portion of the foot is cut away. There is a hole through the upper heel for hanging.
Acquisition
1944.7
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood
Shoe Last
Name/Title
Shoe Last
Entry/Object ID
1944.7.7
Description
Full-foot shoe last. The upper portion of the foot is removable. There is a hole at the upper heel and one at the front of the ankle for hanging. The bottom has the mark "l6" written at the ball of the foot in black marker indicating that it is a left shoe, size six.
Acquisition
1944.7
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood
Shoe Last
Name/Title
Shoe Last
Entry/Object ID
1944.7.8
Description
Full-foot shoe last. The last is formed from a single piece of wood. It is carved straight (neither right nor left foot), and shaped for a square-toed child's shoe. There is a hole at the upper heel for hanging.
Acquisition
1944.7
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood
Shoe Last
Name/Title
Shoe Last
Entry/Object ID
1944.7.9
Description
Full-foot shoe last for a right shoe. The upper portion of the foot is removable. There is a hole at the upper heel and front ankle for hanging. The bottom has the number 6 written in black marker, indicating the size.
Acquisition
1944.7
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood
Shoe Last
Name/Title
Shoe Last
Entry/Object ID
1972.2.3b
Description
Metal couplers last in the shape of a shoe. The last is sized for an adult foot. The initials EE are molded into the top. The sole is not shaped.
Context
Used by Walter Gallup in Woodstock, Vermont for shoe repair.
Acquisition
1972.2
Made/Created
circa 1900
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Iron, Wood
Relationships
Person or Organization
Gallup, Walter Palmer (1892-1947)
Place
Town
Woodstock
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Shoe Last
Name/Title
Shoe Last
Entry/Object ID
1982.32.20
Description
Full-foot shoe last. The last is formed from a single piece of wood. There is a hole at the upper heel for hanging.
Context
Used by John C. FitzGerald in Essex Junction, Vermont.
Acquisition
1982.32
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood
Relationships
Person or Organization
Fitzgerald, John C.
Place
Village
Essex Junction
Town
Essex
County
Chittenden County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Shoe Last
Name/Title
Shoe Last
Entry/Object ID
1982.32.24
Description
Slipper-style shoe last. The last is formed from a single piece of wood and cut away at the top of the foot two form a low-profile slipper. There is a hole at the upper heel with small length of twin threaded through for hanging.
Context
Used by John C. FitzGerald in Essex Junction, Vermont.
Acquisition
1982.32
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood
Relationships
Person or Organization
Fitzgerald, John C.
Place
Village
Essex Junction
Town
Essex
County
Chittenden County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Shoe Last
Name/Title
Shoe Last
Entry/Object ID
1980.5.3
Description
Wooden shoe last. The last is stamped with the label, "J Town & Son" on the top. There is a hole drilled through the top rear, and wooden tacks hammered randomly around the perimeter.
Context
Used by Hiram Templeton in East Montpelier, Vermont
Acquisition
1980.5
Made/Created
J. Town & Son
circa 1840
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood
Relationships
Person or Organization
Templeton, Hiram (1817-1910)
Place
Town
East Montpelier
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Shoe Last
Name/Title
Shoe Last
Entry/Object ID
1982.32.21
Description
Full-foot shoe last. The last is formed from a single piece of wood. There is a hole at the upper heel for hanging. There is a large gouge at the toe.
Context
Used by John C. FitzGerald in Essex Junction, Vermont.
Acquisition
1982.32
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood
Relationships
Person or Organization
Fitzgerald, John C.
Place
Village
Essex Junction
Town
Essex
County
Chittenden County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Shoe Last
Name/Title
Shoe Last
Entry/Object ID
1982.32.26a-b
Description
Full-foot shoe last. The last is formed from two pieces of wood, one in the shape of a slipper and one forming the top of the foot. There is a hole at the upper heel and one at the front ankle that are connected with a length of twine. One side of the square toe is patched with a piece of dark wood.
Context
Used by John C. FitzGerald in Essex Junction, Vermont.
Acquisition
1982.32
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood
Relationships
Person or Organization
Fitzgerald, John C.
Place
Village
Essex Junction
Town
Essex
County
Chittenden County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Shoe Last
Name/Title
Shoe Last
Entry/Object ID
1982.32.19
Description
Full-foot shoe last. The last is formed from a single piece of wood. There is a hole at the upper heel for hanging.
Context
Used by John C. FitzGerald in Essex Junction, Vermont.
Acquisition
1982.32
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood
Relationships
Person or Organization
Fitzgerald, John C.
Place
Village
Essex Junction
Town
Essex
County
Chittenden County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Shoe Last
Name/Title
Shoe Last
Entry/Object ID
1982.32.22
Description
Full-foot shoe last. The last is formed from a single piece of wood. There is a hole at the upper heel for hanging.
Context
Used by John C. FitzGerald in Essex Junction, Vermont.
Acquisition
1982.32
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood
Relationships
Person or Organization
Fitzgerald, John C.
Place
Village
Essex Junction
Town
Essex
County
Chittenden County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Shoe Last
Name/Title
Shoe Last
Entry/Object ID
1982.32.25
Description
Full-foot shoe last. The last is formed from a single piece of wood. There is a hole at the upper heel for hanging.
Context
Used by John C. FitzGerald in Essex Junction, Vermont.
Acquisition
1982.32
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood
Relationships
Person or Organization
Fitzgerald, John C.
Place
Village
Essex Junction
Town
Essex
County
Chittenden County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Shoe Last
Name/Title
Shoe Last
Entry/Object ID
1982.32.23
Description
Full-foot shoe last. The last is formed from a single piece of wood. There is a hole at the upper heel for hanging.
Context
Used by John C. FitzGerald in Essex Junction, Vermont.
Acquisition
1982.32
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood
Relationships
Person or Organization
Fitzgerald, John C.
Place
Village
Essex Junction
Town
Essex
County
Chittenden County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Shoe Last
Name/Title
Shoe Last
Entry/Object ID
1982.32.27a-b
Description
Full-foot shoe last. The last is formed from two pieces of wood, one in the shape of a slipper and one forming the top of the foot. The last has a square toe and is shaped for a left shoe. The toe is patched at the bottom with a large piece of wood held in with two screws. There is a hole at the upper heel and one at the front ankle.
Context
Used by John C. FitzGerald in Essex Junction, Vermont.
Acquisition
1982.32
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood
Relationships
Person or Organization
Fitzgerald, John C.
Place
Village
Essex Junction
Town
Essex
County
Chittenden County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Shoe Last
Name/Title
Shoe Last
Entry/Object ID
1982.32.28a-b
Description
Full-foot shoe last. The last is formed from two pieces of wood, one in the shape of a slipper and one forming the top of the foot. The last has a square toe and is shaped for a right shoe. The toe is patched at the bottom with a large piece of wood held in with two screws. There is a hole at the upper heel and one at the front ankle, and leather strap through the heel hole.
Context
Used by John C. FitzGerald in Essex Junction, Vermont.
Acquisition
1982.32
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood
Relationships
Person or Organization
Fitzgerald, John C.
Place
Village
Essex Junction
Town
Essex
County
Chittenden County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Shoe Last
Name/Title
Shoe Last
Entry/Object ID
1982.32.18
Description
Full-foot shoe last. The last is formed from a single piece of wood. There is a hole at the upper heel for hanging, with a small loop of twine.
Context
Used by John C. FitzGerald in Essex Junction, Vermont.
Acquisition
1982.32
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood
Relationships
Person or Organization
Fitzgerald, John C.
Place
Village
Essex Junction
Town
Essex
County
Chittenden County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Shoe Last
Name/Title
Shoe Last
Entry/Object ID
1982.32.15
Description
Full-foot shoe last. The last is formed from a single piece of wood. The top of the foot is carved with a round ridge for forming slippers. There is a hole at the upper heel for hanging.
Context
Used by John C. FitzGerald in Essex Junction, Vermont.
Acquisition
1982.32
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood
Relationships
Person or Organization
Fitzgerald, John C.
Place
Village
Essex Junction
Town
Essex
County
Chittenden County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Shoe Last
Name/Title
Shoe Last
Entry/Object ID
1982.32.17
Description
Full-foot shoe last. The last is formed from a single piece of wood. It is sized for a child's shoe. There is a hole at the upper heel for hanging.
Context
Used by John C. FitzGerald in Essex Junction, Vermont.
Acquisition
1982.32
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood
Relationships
Person or Organization
Fitzgerald, John C.
Place
Village
Essex Junction
Town
Essex
County
Chittenden County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Shoe Last
Name/Title
Shoe Last
Entry/Object ID
1982.32.16
Description
Full-foot shoe last. The last is formed from a single piece of wood. There is a hole at the upper heel for hanging. The heel is reinforced with a leather strap attached with several nails.
Context
Used by John C. FitzGerald in Essex Junction, Vermont.
Acquisition
1982.32
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood
Relationships
Person or Organization
Fitzgerald, John C.
Place
Village
Essex Junction
Town
Essex
County
Chittenden County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Shoe Last Fragment
Name/Title
Shoe Last Fragment
Entry/Object ID
1966.17.20b
Description
Top portion of a shoe last.
Acquisition
1966.17
Lexicon
Materials
Wood
Shoe Last Fragment
Name/Title
Shoe Last Fragment
Entry/Object ID
1966.17.20a
Description
Top portion of a shoe last. There is a hole at one side for hanging.
Acquisition
1966.17
Lexicon
Materials
Wood
Shoe Lasts
Name/Title
Shoe Lasts
Entry/Object ID
1966.15.21a-b
Description
Two non-matching shoe lasts. The first is made in two pieces, the foot and top (the top now missing). The second is made in a single piece.
Context
Used in Northfield, Vermont
Acquisition
1966.15
Lexicon
Dimensions
Materials
Wood
Relationships
Place
Town
Northfield
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Shovel
Name/Title
Shovel
Entry/Object ID
1947.6.4
Description
Large shovel with wooden blade and handle. The wooden blade is reinforced with metal at the top and along the edge.
Acquisition
1947.6
Lexicon
Materials
Wood
Relationships
Place
Town
Grafton
County
Windham County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Shutter
Name/Title
Shutter
Entry/Object ID
2020.4.22
Description
Bladder for releasing camera shutter. The body consists of white rubber in a lemon shape. One end is capped with a metal attachment.
Context
Used by George R. Bosworth in Berlin, VT
Acquisition
2020.4
Made/Created
Rochester Optical & Camera Company
1890-1915
Lexicon
Dimensions
Materials
Rubber, Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Bosworth, George Ranney (1868-1915)
Place
Town
Berlin
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Shuttle
Name/Title
Shuttle
Entry/Object ID
1958.14.2
Description
Wooden shuttle with inset bobbin wound with coarsely spun linen.
Context
Used by the family of Josiah Tilden in Hartford, Vermont; wound with flax grown on the property
Acquisition
1958.14
Lexicon
Dimensions
Materials
Wood, Linen
Relationships
Person or Organization
Tilden, Josiah (1760-1849)
Place
Town
Hartford
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Shuttle
Name/Title
Shuttle
Entry/Object ID
1955.28.5
Description
Wooden shuttle with an inset metal wire over an oval hole. The ends of the shuttle come to points that curve to the same side.
Context
Made by Emily Mae Thomas of Pawlet, Vermont
Acquisition
1955.28
Made/Created
Artist
McDonald, Emily Mae Thomas (1927-1994)
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood, Metal
Shuttle
Name/Title
Shuttle
Entry/Object ID
1955.28.3
Description
Wooden, boat-shaped shuttle with inset metal rod.
Context
Likely used in Ludlow, Vermont
Acquisition
1955.28
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood, Metal
Relationships
Place
Town
Ludlow
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Shuttle
Name/Title
Shuttle
Entry/Object ID
1955.14.1
Description
Wooden weaving shuttle. The shuttling consists of two flat wooden rods connected by three wooden dowels.
Acquisition
1955.14
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood
Sickle
Name/Title
Sickle
Entry/Object ID
1947.2.2
Description
Sickle consisting of a U-shaped metal blade attached to a short, turned wood handle.
Context
Used by J. Parker Green, champion reaper, of Plymouth, Vermont
Acquisition
1947.2
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Relationships
Person or Organization
Green, Joshua Parker (1822-1911)
Place
Town
Plymouth
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Sickle
Name/Title
Sickle
Entry/Object ID
1947.6.10d
Description
Sickle consisting of a short turned wood handle and a long iron blade. The blade is bent into a U-shape.
Acquisition
1947.6
Made/Created
1852
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Iron, Wood
Relationships
Place
Town
Grafton
County
Windham County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Sieve
Name/Title
Sieve
Entry/Object ID
1953.52.16
Description
Sieve consisting of a bentwood band with a metal across one side.
Context
Used by a member of the Day family in Ludlow, Vermont
Acquisition
1953.52
Lexicon
Dimensions
Materials
Wood, Metal
Sign
Name/Title
Sign
Entry/Object ID
2023.15.6
Description
Sign consisting of a rectangular wooden plank on a wooden stake. There is a paper label nailed to the plank that is printed in green with the words, "VICTORY GARDEN." The "V" spans both lines in height, and has the 4-H logo (a 4-leaf clover with an H on each leaf) on it.
Context
Owned by Frank Putnam in Bethel, Vermont. Accompanied by archival collection, mostly related to WWI service.
Acquisition
2023.15
Made/Created
circa 1940
Lexicon
Materials
Wood, Paper
Relationships
Putnam, Frank Holmes (1894-1954), 4-H
Place
Town
Bethel
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Event
World War I
Sinew Stone
Name/Title
Sinew Stone
Entry/Object ID
1954.283.121
Description
Chipped stone sinew stone.
Context
Collected by Emma P. Sampson in Caledonia County, Vermont
Acquisition
1954.283
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Person or Organization
Sampson, Emma P. Merrill (1865-1953)
Place
County
Caledonia County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Sinew Stone
Name/Title
Sinew Stone
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.196
Description
Ground stone sinew stone made of diorite. It is polished, and there are two grooves ground into one side.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
,
Sinew Stone
Name/Title
Sinew Stone
Entry/Object ID
1975.415
Description
Ground stone sinew stone
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Sinew Stone
Name/Title
Sinew Stone
Entry/Object ID
1954.283.66
Description
Ground stone sinew stone. It is oval with one broken off. The face of the broken end is deeply incised with 5 grooves radiating from the center in a leaf pattern.
Use
Used to rub strips of sinew to soften them for use
Context
Collected by Emma P. Sampson in Caledonia County, Vermont
Acquisition
1954.283
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Person or Organization
Sampson, Emma P. Merrill (1865-1953)
Place
County
Caledonia County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Slate Pencil
Name/Title
Slate Pencil
Entry/Object ID
1904.2
Description
Four-sided slate pencil that tapers to a rounded point at one end. It is wrapped in brown paper with blue and red decoration.
Context
Made by John Cain in Rutland, Vermont
Acquisition
1904.2
Made/Created
Cain, John
circa 1850
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Slate, Paper
Slate Stake
Name/Title
Slate Stake
Entry/Object ID
1998.36.4
Description
Metal tool consisting of a blade with a raised handle. There is a point sticking out of the side of the blade, and the handle is inserted into a round metal mount. The center of the blade is stamped, "BARDWELL".
Use
Used for cutting roofing slate. The point would be driven into a block of wood, and slate would be laid across the blade for cutting.
Context
Made by Consider Stebbins Bardwell in West Pawlet, Vermont
Acquisition
1998.36
Made/Created
Artist
Bardwell, Consider Stebbins (1807-1885)
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood
Sleigh Bells
Name/Title
Sleigh Bells
Entry/Object ID
1980.18.4
Description
Metal sleigh bells on a 1-inch-wide leather strap. One end of the strap has a metal buckle. There are two small, buckled straps around the larger strap. There are 30 bells.
Acquisition
1980.18
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal, Leather
Slick
Name/Title
Slick
Entry/Object ID
1998.36.2
Description
Slick chisel consisting of a long metal shaft ending in a flat, rectangular head sharpened to a blade on the end. The opposite end of the shaft has a rounded, nail-like head. It is marked, "S. BARDWELL / CAST STEEL / PAWLET VT."
Use
Used to make paring cuts
Context
Made by Consider Stebbins Bardwell in West Pawlet, Vermont
Acquisition
1998.36
Made/Created
Artist
Bardwell, Consider Stebbins (1807-1885)
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Steel
Slick
Name/Title
Slick
Entry/Object ID
1953.19.1
Description
Slick chisel consisting of a long metal shaft ending in a flat, rectangular head sharpened to a blade on the end. The opposite end of the shaft is inserted perpendicularly into a turned wooden handle.
Use
Used to make paring cuts
Context
Used by Henry Burnham Waldo of Middlesex, Vermont
Acquisition
1953.19
Lexicon
Materials
Iron, Wood
Relationships
Person or Organization
Waldo, Henry Burnham (1869-1953)
Place
Town
Middlesex
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Smoking Pipe
Name/Title
Smoking Pipe
Entry/Object ID
1954.283.75
Description
Large, ground stone elbow pipe.
Context
Collected by Emma P. Sampson in South Carolina
Acquisition
1954.283
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Person or Organization
Sampson, Emma P. Merrill (1865-1953)
Place
State/Province
South Carolina
Country
United States of America
Continent
Smoking Pipe
Name/Title
Smoking Pipe
Entry/Object ID
1954.283.76
Description
Ground and polished steatite [stone] platform pipe. The pipe consists of a bowl and stem. The bowl is a flared cube, and the stem has four distinct sides. The upper edge is the bowl is incised with a border of downward-oriented triangles.
Context
Collected by Emma P. Sampson in Vermont
Acquisition
1954.283
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Person or Organization
Sampson, Emma P. Merrill (1865-1953)
Place
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Soap
Name/Title
Soap
Entry/Object ID
2020.9.1
Description
Small bar of ivory soap wrapped in white paper. The front of the wrap has an image of a portly man wearing a dark coat with tails who is gesturing toward the inscription "Hotel Brooks BRATTLEBORO, VERMONT L. J. Dutton/mgr." The back of the wrap bears the inscription, "IVORY".
Context
Produced and distributed by the Hotel Brooks in Brattleboro, VT. The Hotel Brooks building is now known as Brooks House.
Acquisition
2020.9
Made/Created
circa 1930-circa 1960
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Soap, Paper
Relationships
Person or Organization
Hotel Brooks
Place
Town
Brattleboro
County
Windham County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Soap
Name/Title
Soap
Entry/Object ID
2020.26.5
Description
Small stapled booklet with pages made of soap. The front is printed with the label, "VERMONT BRAND TRAILING ARBUTUS SOAP LATHER LEAVES". The back cover is printed with instructions: "Remove one sheet from folder, wet hands, then rub. Gives plenty of lather." It is also printed with the inscription, "Spring in Vermont means trailing arbutus! We have captured the fragrance of this rare harbinger of spring and put it in these Vermont soap lather leaves. May it remind you of happy Vermont hours. Distributed by The Vermont Store Inc., Warren Vermont."
Context
Sold by The Vermont Store Inc., in Warren, Vermont
Acquisition
2020.26
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Materials
Paper, Soap
Relationships
Place
Town
Warren
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Soap
Name/Title
Soap
Entry/Object ID
2020.9.2
Description
Small bar of ivory soap wrapped in green paper. The wrap has a black stripe across the center and bears the inscription "HOTEL BROOKS/BRATTLEBORO, VT." on either side of the stripe, and "PALMOLIVE" and the associated trademark information within the strip. The back has the logo for the American Hotel Association, as well as the label, "HOTEL BROOKS/BRATTLEBORO, VT."
Context
Produced and distributed by the Hotel Brooks in Brattleboro, VT. The Hotel Brooks building is now known as Brooks House.
Acquisition
2020.9
Made/Created
Palmolive
20th Century
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Soap, Paper
Relationships
Person or Organization
Hotel Brooks
Place
Town
Brattleboro
County
Windham County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Soap
Name/Title
Soap
Entry/Object ID
2020.26.6
Description
Small stapled booklet with pages made of soap. The front is printed with the label, "VERMONT BRAND PINE FRAGRANCE SOAP LATHER LEAVES". The back cover is printed with instructions: "Remove one sheet from folder, wet hands, then rub. Gives plenty of lather." It is also printed with the inscription, "We have captured the fragrance of Vermont Pines and put it in these soap leaves. May it bring pleasant memories of your vacation when you use them."
Context
Owned by Sarah Dopp in Burlington, Vermont
Acquisition
2020.26
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Materials
Paper, Soap
Sock Stretcher
Name/Title
Sock Stretcher
Entry/Object ID
1929.7
Description
Wooden sock stretcher in the shape of a foot and leg.
Context
Found in Panton, Vermont
Acquisition
1929.7
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Materials
Wood
Relationships
Place
Town
Panton
County
Addison County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Soldering Iron
Name/Title
Soldering Iron
Entry/Object ID
1966.15.15a
Description
Metal soldering iron. One end is a pointed cuboid and other is a round black handle.
Context
Used by either Ithamar Allen or one of his descendents in Northfield, Vermont
Acquisition
1966.15
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal
Relationships
Place
Town
Northfield
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Soldering Iron
Name/Title
Soldering Iron
Entry/Object ID
1966.15.15b
Description
Metal soldering iron. One end is a pointed cuboid and other is a round black handle.
Context
Used by either Ithamar Allen or one of his descendents in Northfield, Vermont
Acquisition
1966.15
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal
Relationships
Place
Town
Northfield
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Soldering Iron
Name/Title
Soldering Iron
Entry/Object ID
1944.7.17
Description
Soldering iron with missing tip. The tool consists of a cylindrical wooden handle and an iron shaft shaped to hold the tool head.
Acquisition
1944.7
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Materials
Metal, Wood
Soldering Iron Holder
Name/Title
Soldering Iron Holder
Entry/Object ID
1957.3.8
Description
Holder for a soldering iron consisting of a round base, wire arm, and long bullet-shaped holder.
Acquisition
1957.3
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Dimensions
Materials
Iron
Soldering Pot
Name/Title
Soldering Pot
Entry/Object ID
1960.50.1
Description
Cast iron soldering cup. The cup has a spout on either side and is on the end of a long handle. The end of the handle is curved for hanging.
Context
Owned by Charles Dewey in Montpelier, Vermont
Acquisition
1960.50
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Iron
Relationships
Person or Organization
Dewey, Charles (1828-1905)
Place
City
Montpelier
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Sole Pattern
Name/Title
Sole Pattern
Entry/Object ID
1976.43.169a-c
Description
Three, heavy gauge sheets of tin shaped into the sole portion of shoe. There are small holes in the toe and heel of each piece. All of the patterns are straight soled. The first is stamped "4D", the second is stamped "5D", and the third is stamped "6D".
Context
Likely owned by a member of the Kent family in Calais, Vermont.
Acquisition
1976.43
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Dimensions
Materials
Tin
Relationships
Place
Village
Kent's Corner
Town
Calais
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Spigot
Name/Title
Spigot
Entry/Object ID
1966.15.38
Description
Wooden spigot. The spout narrows on one end. There is a peg inserted perpendicularly into the spout near the wide end.
Context
Used in Northfield, Vermont
Acquisition
1966.15
Made/Created
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Materials
Wood
Spindle
Name/Title
Spindle
Entry/Object ID
1992.34.1
Description
Wooden spindle wound with green wool thread or yarn. The bobbin has a turned, round knob at one end and terminates in a post on the other end.
Context
The wool was spun in the North Montpelier Woolen Mill.
Acquisition
1992.34
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood, Wool
Relationships
Person or Organization
North Montpelier Woolen Mill
Place
City
Montpelier
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Spindle
Name/Title
Spindle
Entry/Object ID
1992.34.2
Description
Wooden spindle wound with green wool thread or yarn. The bobbin has a turned, round knob at one end and terminates in a post on the other end.
Context
The wool was spun in the North Montpelier Woolen Mill.
Acquisition
1992.34
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood, Wool
Relationships
Person or Organization
North Montpelier Woolen Mill
Place
City
Montpelier
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Spinning Wheel
Name/Title
Spinning Wheel
Entry/Object ID
1945.17
Description
Spinning wheel with a 14-spoked wheel set on the lower side of a platform on three legs. On the higher side of the platform is a turned vertical beam with a horizontal turned beam attached near the top. On the end of the horizontal beam in a wooden cage filled with untwisted flax fibers.
Context
Used by the Kent family for spinning flax in Calais, Vermont
Acquisition
1945.17
Made/Created
19th Century
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood
Relationships
Person or Organization
Kent, Dorman B.E. (1875-1951)
Place
Town
Calais
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
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Spinning Wheel
Name/Title
Spinning Wheel
Entry/Object ID
1955.28.1
Description
Wooden spinning wheel consisting of a three-legged base and large spoked wheel. Opposite the wheel is a turned wooden post with a large wooden dowel screwed in through the bottom.
Context
Used by Ida White in Reading, Vermont
Acquisition
1955.28
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood
Relationships
Person or Organization
White, Ida Ella (1874-1941)
Place
Town
Reading
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
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Spinning Wheel
Name/Title
Spinning Wheel
Entry/Object ID
1955.8.1a
Description
Flax wheel with distaff. The tool consists of a three-legged base or frame, a spoked wheel, and a spool between two turned spokes. It has one complete spindle and spool, and one broken spindle and spool. There is a small amount of spun linen on the complete spool.
Acquisition
1955.8
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Materials
Wood, Metal, Linen
Splitting Chisel
Name/Title
Splitting Chisel
Entry/Object ID
1999.1
Description
Metal splitting chisel. The chisel is triangular with a thick point and a narrow blade opposite.
Use
Used to split slate
Context
Used by Gordon Fitzgerald in West Pawlet, Vermont
Acquisition
1999.1
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Steel
Relationships
Person or Organization
Fitzgerald, Gordon
Place
City
Pawlet
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
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Spoke Trimmer Bit
Name/Title
Spoke Trimmer Bit
Entry/Object ID
2008.10.3
Description
Metal spoke trimmer bit. The outside surface of the tool is painted black and has a petal-type design. It has a funnel-shaped body with a cutting iron set into the side. The end piece is 3/8" square with 1/16" increments marked along it.
Use
Used to taper the tongue of a spoke in a similar manner as sharpening a pencil.
Context
Used by Alson Milo Brewer in Tunbridge, Vermont, or Fayette, Iowa
Acquisition
2008.10
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Brewer, Alson Milo (1842-1908)
,
Spokeshave
Name/Title
Spokeshave
Entry/Object ID
1943.1.2
Description
Spokeshave consisting of a carved wooden handle with a central iron blade. The number "XVIIII" is carved into the wood beneath the blade.
Context
Used in Starksboro, Vermont
Acquisition
1943.1
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood, Metal
Relationships
Place
Town
Starksboro
County
Addison County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Spokeshave
Name/Title
Spokeshave
Entry/Object ID
1954.10.1
Description
Chipped stone spokeshave.
Context
Collected by John A. Gale on the shore of Lake Champlain in Georgia, Vermont.
Acquisition
1954.10
Ethnography
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Materials
Stone
Relationships
Person or Organization
Gale, John H.
,
Spool
Name/Title
Spool
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.102
Description
Turned wooden spool consisting of a central cylinder and two flat disks on either end.
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Acquisition
2020.22
Made/Created
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
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Spool
Name/Title
Spool
Entry/Object ID
2023.19.5
Description
Large wooden spool with a wide base and a conical extension at the top. It 2 stamped metal labels with parts numbers.
Context
Used by Fellows Gear Shaper Company in North Springfield, Vermont.
Acquisition
2023.19
Made/Created
Fellows Gear Shaper Company
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Materials
Wood, Metal
Spool
Name/Title
Spool
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.94
Description
Unfinished wooden thread spool.
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Acquisition
2020.22
Made/Created
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
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Spool
Name/Title
Spool
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.83
Description
Unfinished wooden thread spool. One end is impressed with "WARRANTED/2400 YDS" and the other is impressed with "J. & P. Coates/BEST SIX CHORDS".
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Acquisition
2020.22
Made/Created
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
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Spoon
Name/Title
Spoon
Entry/Object ID
1960.127
Description
Large wooden spoon. The spoon is made in two parts out of different types of wood: the bowl is a darker wood, and the handle is lighter and inserted into the bowl.
Acquisition
1960.127
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood
Spring Scale
Name/Title
Spring Scale
Entry/Object ID
2016.58.6
Description
Spring scale consisting of a rectangular metal box containing a spring, a hanging loop at the top, and a hook at the bottom. The front is yellow printed with measurement lines up to 200 lbs. The brand is "The King" manufactured by Hanson in Northbrook, Illinois.
Context
Used by Dwight Kelton of Montpelier, Vermont.
Acquisition
2016.58
Made/Created
Hanson
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Kelton, Dwight Herbert (1921-2009)
Place
City
Montpelier
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Spurs
Name/Title
Spurs
Entry/Object ID
1960.75.2a-b
Description
Cast brass spurs with metal chains. The spurs are U-shaped with a large spiked gear at the center. The chains secure with metal brackets.
Acquisition
1960.75
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Dimensions
Overall (each)
Materials
Brass
Steam Engine
Interpretative Labels
Steam Engine, ca. 1793 Samuel Morey Fairlee, Vermont Tin, brass Gift of Amelia S. Morey Kibbey, 1900.2 Samuel Morey was an inventor from Fairlee, Vermont and Orford, New Hampshire. He first began experimenting with steam power in the 1780s, and his first patent, in 1793, was for a steam-powered spit (for cooking food). In the early 1790s, he began to develop a steam engine that he ultimately used to power a small boat that he drove up and down the Connecticut River. Legend has it that he snuck out to test his craft early on a Sunday morning, while the rest of the town was at church, so that he would be spared embarrassment in case of failure. Morey continued to develop his ideas for steam-powered boats, but he was slow to patent them, and in the early 19th century Robert Fulton and Robert Livingston joined together to create the first steamship line in America. They have typically received credit for creating workable steam engines, though Morey disputed their claims and argued that they stole his ideas. Morey continued to invent throughout his life, and in the 1820s he invented and attempted to sell an early internal combustion engine. He failed to attract buyers, but beginning in the 1890s, many automobile inventors credited his work as an inspiration. This model of Morey’s original steam engine comes from the Morey family, and is one of the longest-tenured objects in our collections.
Name/Title
Steam Engine
Entry/Object ID
1900.2
Description
Metal enclosed cylinder with two handles opposite each other, near top edge. Rotating piston is mounted to the top. See worksheet file for additional information.
Context
Invented by Samuel Morey of Fairlee, who used it to power a small boat, this was one of the earliest working piston steam engines in America.
Acquisition
1900.2
Made/Created
Artist
Morey, Samuel (1762-1843)
circa 1793
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Tin, Brass
Relationships
Person or Organization
Morey, Samuel (1762-1843)
Place
Town
Bradford
County
Orange County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Web Links and URLs
Steamer
Name/Title
Steamer
Entry/Object ID
1959.63.34
Description
Iron and steamer. It consists of a large, hollow triangular base with a round chimney or spout at the front. The chimney starts vertically, but bends to be horizontal at the top. There is a turned wooden handle across the top, with a U-shaped metal sheet beneath it.
Use
Hot coals are inserted through the rear opening, which heat water in the front chimney, causing steam. Used to remove wrinkles from fabric and clothing.
Context
Likely used in East Calais, Vermont
Acquisition
1959.63
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Dimensions
Overall
Relationships
Place
Village
East Calais
Town
Calais
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
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Stove Lid
Name/Title
Stove Lid
Entry/Object ID
1976.13.1
Description
Metal stove lid attachment consisting of a tall base with a round, grated top. The base vent by lifting one hinged side.
Use
Put on a wood-fired cooking stove in place of the cooktop to hold and heat two irons.
Acquisition
1976.13
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal
Stove Lifter
Name/Title
Stove Lifter
Entry/Object ID
2014.60.1025
Description
Stove lifter consisting of a wrought iron hook attached to a wooden handle. The shank of the hook is decoratively twisted.
Acquisition
2014.60
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Iron, Wood
Stove Lifter
Name/Title
Stove Lifter
Entry/Object ID
1968.28.1
Description
Stove lid lifter consisting of a wooden handle and metal lifter. The lifter is flattened on the end.
Use
Used to lift the round covers on cooking stoves
Context
Used by the Myrick or Wheelock family in Montpelier, Vermont
Acquisition
1968.28
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Materials
Wood, Metal
Relationships
Place
City
Montpelier
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Stove Lifter
Name/Title
Stove Lifter
Entry/Object ID
1975.11.17
Description
Stove lid lifter consisting of a single piece of metal forming a long handle and small, curved hook.
Acquisition
1975.11
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Materials
Iron
Straightedge
Name/Title
Straightedge
Entry/Object ID
1995.31.2
Description
Large, wooden straightedge or ruler. Both long edges are marked with hash lines and numbers showing inches and centimeters.
Context
Used by Joseph A. Gassette of Burlington, Vermont
Acquisition
1995.31
Made/Created
1897-1920
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood
Relationships
Person or Organization
Gassette, Joseph A. (1861-1930)
Place
City
Burlington
County
Chittenden County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
String Holder
Name/Title
String Holder
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.7a-c
Description
Wall-mounted notepad and string holder. The holder consists of a green painted back board with a small, covered box. A hole at the center of the box allow string from a roll inside the box to be pulled out as needed. There is a small hole drilled into the top of the box to hold a pencil, and a small pad of paper mounted to the backing board at the top. A wooden plaque at the front of the box reads, "I'm handy on the kitchen wall, You can safely bet; To hide your ring, Provide your string, Keep notes lest you forget."
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Acquisition
2020.22
Made/Created
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
circa 1930-circa 1940
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Strop
Name/Title
Strop
Entry/Object ID
1972.53.5
Description
Razor strop made of 2 wood strips held apart by the wooden handle and a small wooden block. The interior is lined with fabric. The exterior is leather panels mounted on wood.
Context
Owned by Lemuel Scott of Fletcher, Vermont.
Acquisition
1972.53
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood, Linen, Leather
Relationships
Person or Organization
Scott, Lemuel (1765-1821)
Place
Town
Fletcher
County
Franklin County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Strop
Name/Title
Strop
Entry/Object ID
1966.28.3
Description
Razor strop on a wooden frame with a cardboard cover that slides off. The cover is labeled, "T. R. Torrey's Strop Designed for Razors and surgical Instruments".
Acquisition
1966.28
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood, Cardboard
Strop
Name/Title
Strop
Entry/Object ID
1969.27.3
Description
Razor strop on a wooden frame with a cardboard cover that slides off. The cover is labeled, "MAGIC RAZOR STROP".
Acquisition
1969.27
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood, Cardboard
Surveyor's Chain
Interpretative Labels
Surveyor’s Chain Used by James Whitelaw (1748 - 1829), Vermont’s second Surveyor General Ryegate, VT Gift of George P. Whitelaw, 1885.1.5 James Whitelaw was born in Scotland, and came to America in 1773 as a land scout for the Scotch American Company of Farmers. He worked and traveled in several different colonies, but settled in Ryegate, Vermont. In 1787 he became Vermont’s second Surveyor General. In this capacity he was responsible for completing accurate local surveys of towns and counties. Whitelaw’s work is central to the new settlers’ process of dividing the Vermont landscape for private ownership and development. Mapmaking is a process of definition: Whitelaw and others like him were projecting their own vision of Vermont’s landscape. That vision emphasized European-style agriculture, certain kinds of “productive” wild animals, and left no room for the catamount.
Name/Title
Surveyor's Chain
Entry/Object ID
1885.1.5
Description
Surveyor's chain consisting of even lengths of heavy-gauge metal wires connected with rings. The two ends are bent into rough triangles.
Context
Used by James Whitelaw of Ryegate, Vermont's second Surveyor General.
Acquisition
1885.1
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Dimensions
Materials
Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Whitelaw, James
Place
Town
Ryegate
County
Caledonia County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Surveyor’s Chain
Name/Title
Surveyor’s Chain
Entry/Object ID
1964.38.1d
Description
Surveyor's chain consisting of even lengths of heavy-gauge metal wires connected with rings. The two ends are bent into rough triangles. It is accompanied by several metal stakes tied together with red ribbon.
Context
Used by Walter J. Cave of Orange, Vermont
Acquisition
1964.38
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Iron
Relationships
Person or Organization
Cave, Walter J. (1861-1937)
Place
Town
Orange
County
Orange County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Swift
Name/Title
Swift
Entry/Object ID
1952.40.17
Description
Wooden swift. The swift is on a central dowel stand, with a square base. It has 4 arms, each with one vertical connector rod near the middle. One of the arms has a removable connector rod near the end.
Use
Used to wind skeins of yarn.
Acquisition
1952.40
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Materials
Wood
Syringe
Name/Title
Syringe
Entry/Object ID
1963.19.2
Description
Large metal syringe consisting of a cylindrical metal body with a spout at one end. The other end has a metal cap and wooden plunger.
Use
Used to feed or dispense medication to animals.
Acquisition
1963.19
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Materials
Pewter, Wood
Tack
Name/Title
Tack
Entry/Object ID
1969.38
Description
Wooden block carved on one side into small, square points.
Acquisition
1969.38
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Materials
Wood
Tankard
Name/Title
Tankard
Entry/Object ID
1936.5.2
Description
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.
Context
Made by Ithamar Smith of Waitsfield, Vermont, circa 1820
Acquisition
1936.5
Made/Created
Artist
Smith, Ithamar (1787-1862)
circa 1820
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Materials
Wood
Tankard
Name/Title
Tankard
Entry/Object ID
1936.5.1
Description
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.
Context
Made by Ithamar Smith of Waitsfield, Vermont, circa 1820
Acquisition
1936.5
Made/Created
Artist
Smith, Ithamar (1787-1862)
1820
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Materials
Wood
Tape Measure
Name/Title
Tape Measure
Entry/Object ID
1962.10
Description
Cloth tape measure. One side is printed with hash lines indicating inches and 1/16 intervals of inches. The other side is printed with an advertisement for Estey Organ Company.
Context
Distributed as an advertisement for Estey Organ Company of Brattleboro, Vermont
Acquisition
1962.10
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Dimensions
Overall
Relationships
Person or Organization
J. Estey & Company
Place
Town
Brattleboro
County
Windham County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Taper Auger
Name/Title
Taper Auger
Entry/Object ID
1952.29.1b
Description
Taper auger consisting of a spade-shaped metal portion attached perpendicularly to a turned wooden handle. The edges of the "spade" portion are turned inward.
Acquisition
1952.29
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Materials
Wood, Metal
Taper Blade
Name/Title
Taper Blade
Entry/Object ID
1955.29.2
Description
Pump log taper blade with a large, heavy body and long handle. There are 2 large handles on either side of the body, perpendicular to the long main handle.
Context
Used at Amos Robinson's farm, Northfield, Vermont.
Acquisition
1955.29
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood, Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Robinson, Amos
Place
Town
Northfield
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
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Taps
Name/Title
Taps
Entry/Object ID
1960.22.12a-b
Description
Two metal drink taps. One has a long threaded shaft with a hole near the point and a crank handle on the opposite end marked, "Bentley's Bartlett Tap". The other has a short threaded section on one end of the shaft and a faucet spout on the other.
Use
Drilled through the cork of a corked bottle, these taps would be used to dispense a carbonated beverage one drink at a time.
Acquisition
1960.22
Made/Created
Bentley's Bartlett Tap
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Materials
Metal
Tassel Mold
Name/Title
Tassel Mold
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.92
Description
Turned wooden teardrop-shaped wooden figure with a molded bead around the widest point.
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Acquisition
2020.22
Made/Created
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
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Tassel Mold
Name/Title
Tassel Mold
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.93
Description
Small, red-painted teardrop-shaped wooden form with two rings inscribed near the base. There are two inked inscriptions with notes about the size.
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Acquisition
2020.22
Made/Created
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
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Tea Box
Name/Title
Tea Box
Entry/Object ID
1960.123.1
Description
Paper-lined wooden box with lid. A paper label on the front reads, "F.P. GARRETTSON & CO. IMPORTERS OF TEA & COFFEE 119 FRONT STREET 16-20 WASHINGTON SQUARE NEWPORT, R.I."
Acquisition
1960.123
Made/Created
F. P. Garrettson & Co.
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood, Paper
Tea Caddies
Name/Title
Tea Caddies
Entry/Object ID
1959.37.52a-f
Description
Wooden case containing two tea caddies. The box is painted black with gold decoration, including a floral border and cartouches. The caddies have square bodies with round upper openings. They are undecorated. There are two inset lids, each with a round wooden knob at the center. There is one lid that sits over the opening and neck of the caddy, on top of the inset lid.
Acquisition
1959.37
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Pewter, Wood
Telegraph
Name/Title
Telegraph
Entry/Object ID
2021.5.29
Description
Telegraph key and sounder on a rectangular wooden base. The telegraph key (sender) consists of a metal rod with a round pad that hinged on a perpendicular metal rod. The sounder (receiver) consists of two metal cylinders with a metal rod between them. There are two metal posts at the center front of the base.
Context
Likely used in a train station in Vermont
Acquisition
2021.5
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Materials
Metal, Wood
Telegraph Sounder
Name/Title
Telegraph Sounder
Entry/Object ID
2021.5.28
Description
Telegraph receiver on wooden base. The receiver consists of two metal cylinders with a rod passing between them. The rod sits within two U-shaped holders, one oriented upward and the other leftward. There are two metal knobs at the corners of the base.
Use
Used at the receiving end of the telegraph line to make Morse code messages audible
Context
Likely used in a train station in Vermont
Acquisition
2021.5
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Materials
Metal, Wood
Telephone
Name/Title
Telephone
Entry/Object ID
2021.31.1
Description
Soft, faux leather case that unzips to reveal a plastic phone. The phone consists of a large receiver and a holster. The left side of the holster has a small screen and 21 buttons. The receiver is connected to holster by a spiraled cord.
Context
Used by Victoria Hughes as the Educational Coordinator of the State Historic Sites in Vermont, ca. 2000.
Acquisition
2021.31
Made/Created
Motorola
circa 2000
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Materials
Plastic, Metal
Relationships
Hughes, Victoria, Cellular One, Vermont Division for Historic Preservation
Telephone
Name/Title
Telephone
Entry/Object ID
1959.28a-c
Description
Wall-mounted telephone consisting of a wooden box, handheld receiver, and metal hanging plate. The box is mounted with two domed bells and has a black, metal crank handle on the proper left side. A moving hook extends from the bottom. The receiver has a round metal amplifier with a length of green wire attached to it. The hanging plate has a bent wire hook on the face and four short legs on the reverse.
Acquisition
1959.28
Made/Created
American Bell Telephone Co.
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Materials
Metal, Wood
Telephone
Name/Title
Telephone
Entry/Object ID
1993.25
Description
Telephone consisting of a wooden box with a handheld receiver. The box is bolted together at the top and has a circular metal grate at the center of one side--either a speaker or microphone. A long leather strap is attached to either side of the top for carrying, and there are three cords: white, black, and green.
Use
Used by telephone repairmen to check the lines.
Context
Used by Don Judkins as a telephone repairman in Barnet, Vermont, 1905-1915
Acquisition
1993.25
Made/Created
1905-1915
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood, Metal, Leather
Relationships
Person or Organization
Judkins, Don L. (1883-1928)
Place
Town
Barnet
County
Caledonia County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
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Telephone Receiver
Name/Title
Telephone Receiver
Entry/Object ID
1926.1.3
Description
Telephone receiver consisting of a metal tube. One end of the tube flares outward and is capped with a grate.
Context
Part of the first telephone made and used in Burlington, Vermont.
Acquisition
1926.1
Made/Created
Artist
Vincent, Walter Scott (1838-1921)
1877
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal
Relationships
Place
City
Burlington
County
Chittenden County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Television
Interpretative Labels
Television, 1948 The Hallicrafters Company Chicago, Illinois Metal, glass, plastic Museum purchase, 2007.51 Television was not invented in Vermont, but when it arrived on the scene many Vermonters were eager to experiment with the new technology. George Dilley, owner of a radio store in St. Johnsbury, was one of them. He carried this Hallicrafter television - reportedly one of the first in Vermont - to the top of Burke Mountain in an attempt to get a signal strong enough watch a Boston Braves game in July 1948. He was partially successful; he and his family could hear the baseball game, but the picture that came through was of a trapeze artist at a circus. The baseball game, broadcast from Boston, was crossing paths with a signal from Schenectady, NY on the same channel.
Name/Title
Television
Entry/Object ID
2007.51
Description
Gray and black metal television with a small glass screen on the front. The rectangular screen is placed behind a round, slightly convex piece of glass set into the proper left side of the machine. The top half of the front as well as the body is covered in silver metal punched throughout with small holes to allow both sound from the speakers and heat from the machine to escape. The lower half of the front panel is black metal with three large openings for knobs (now missing) and fourteen small openings for knobs (still in place). The front is labeled in two places with the manufacturer's logo and name, "the hallicrafters co."
Context
Used by George Dilley in his first and second attempts to watch TV atop Burke Mountain; described as one of the first televisions in Vermont. Vermont did not have a TV Station/Signal until 1954 when WCAX built the first transmitter atop Mt. Mansfield.
Acquisition
2007.51
Made/Created
The Hallicrafters Company
1948
20th Century
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Materials
Metal, Glass, Plastic
Relationships
Person or Organization
Dilley, George
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Web Links and URLs
Theodolite
Interpretative Labels
Theodolite, 1898-1982 Buff & Buff Manufacturing Company Boston, MA Metal, glass, wood Gift of the Vermont Agency of Transportation, 2011.6.1 Theodolites are surveyor’s tools, meant to measure the angle between two points – one on a vertical plane and one on a horizontal plane. They are crucial when taking precise measurements of a varying landscape, allowing for further mathematics that can lead to a more precise picture of a specific area. Theodolites date to at least the 16th century, and the word origin is unknown. The modern theodolite first appeared in 1725. This theodolite, in itself a complicated and essential piece of technology, contributed to another technology story in the history of Vermont: it was used by the Vermont Agency of Transportation while laying out the interstate system, beginning in the 1960s. Interstate construction in Vermont was sparked by the Federal Highway Act of 1956, and continued for another 20 years. (Arguably, it is still unfinished.) In total, 351 miles of highway were built in Vermont, changing the physical, cultural, and economic landscape of the state permanently. Better, faster travel to and from Vermont brought mixed blessings, opening the state up economically but permanently impacting the communities through which the highways traveled – and the communities it bypassed.
Name/Title
Theodolite
Entry/Object ID
2011.6.1.1
Description
Metal theodolite, a device used to measure angles between points on a horizontal and vertical plane.
Central telescope attached to a central rod that can be turned by use of a wheel on one side. The rod is mounted on four metal legs that rest on a flat disc. On that disc are a two levels and a compass, all made of metal and glass.

On the compass is the inscription “BUFF & BUFF MFG CO / 31596 / BOSTON” as well as the directional indications for E, W, and S. There is no north, indicated instead by a stylized diamond and fleur-de-lis design with “BUFF” in the center.

The disc rests on more metal legs that rest on another disc, which is attached to a wooden base. All are adjustable so the central telescope can move in any possible direction. The wooden base rests on a wooden tripod.
Use
Used to measure horizontal and vertical angles.
Context
Used by the Vermont Agency of Transportation while laying out the interstate highway system.
Acquisition
2011.6
Made/Created
Buff & Buff Manufacturing Company
1898-1982
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Brass, Glass, Wood, Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Vermont Agency of Transportation
Place
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Thermometer
Name/Title
Thermometer
Entry/Object ID
2007.35.6
Description
Wooden thermometer which advertises Calder & Richardson, a coal and oil company in Barre.
Context
From the Vermont Historical Society Library for the Calder & Richardson records.

"William W. Calder (1858-1936) and Victor Richardson established the fuel company,
“Calder & Richardson,” in 1900, in Barre, Vermont. William W. Calder had started work as a
harness maker. Horace A. Richardson (1870-1938) bought the company in 1917. The company
dealt in coal and firewood; fuel oil was added to the company in 1927. The company offices
were located at 12 Depot Square in Barre, Vermont. The firewood sheds were located at
Burnham’s Meadows; and the coal yards were situated on Horace Lane off North Main Street.
Later, the oil tanks were established on Mill Street in Barre, Vermont.

William W. Calder left the company in the 1920s and Horace A. Richardson passed away
in 1938. Stephen J. Dineen and Stanley J. Tassie – long-time company workers – bought the
company in 1939. The coal yards suffered damages due to a fire in 1943. In 1970, the
company’s control passed to Leonel Gregoire and Allan Merrill. In the 1980s Calder &
Richardson relocated from 324 N. Main Street to 164 South Main Street. The company also
relocated its head office to Bennington, Vermont. The name of the company became “Calder &
Richardson, Inc.” The company was in operation until 2014 when it closed down."
Acquisition
2007.35
Dimensions
Materials
Wood, Glass, Metal, Mercury
Relationships
Place
City
Barre City
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
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Thimble
Name/Title
Thimble
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.53
Description
Thimble in a crocheted, red, white and blue hat from the Communaute des Soeurs de la Charite de Jesus et Marie.
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Acquisition
1964.63
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Dimensions
Materials
Metal, Yarn
Relationships
Person or Organization
Merci Train
Place
Country
France
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Ticket Punch
Name/Title
Ticket Punch
Entry/Object ID
1972.61.1
Description
Chrome-plated ticket punch. The punch has two rounded handles that lead to a mount with a slit in the middle. The punch tack is in the shape of an L.
Use
Used to stamp railroad tickets
Acquisition
1972.61
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Dimensions
Materials
Metal
Tin
Name/Title
Tin
Entry/Object ID
2022.70.1
Description
Small square tin labeled, "Bag Balm".
Context
Made in Lyndon, Vermont
Acquisition
2022.70
Made/Created
Vermont's Original, LLC
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Materials
Metal
Tin
Name/Title
Tin
Entry/Object ID
2022.70.2
Description
Square metal tin with a removable lid. The tin is cream-colored and decorated with gold swirls. It is labeled, "SOOTHENE / OINTMENT FOR GENERAL USE".
Context
Made by Our Husbands in Lyndon, Vermont
Acquisition
2022.70
Made/Created
Our Husbands Company
1924-1930
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Materials
Metal
Tin
Name/Title
Tin
Entry/Object ID
2022.70.3
Description
Square metal tin with a removable lid. The tin is black and white. The lid is printed with advertising copy entitled, "OUR GUARANTEE", and the sides are printed with the label, "ARABIAN SCRATCHES AND GALL SALVE / MANUFACTURED AND SOLD BY OUR HUSBANDS' COMPANY / LYNDON, VT. U.S.A. / PRICE.25c."
Context
Made by Our Husbands' Company in Lyndon, Vermont
Acquisition
2022.70
Made/Created
Our Husbands Company
1908-1915
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Materials
Metal
Toaster
Name/Title
Toaster
Entry/Object ID
1919.3
Description
Metal toaster consisting of a rectangular holder and stand. The stand sits above the ground on three high legs, and has a long, protruding handle. The holder is attached with a single metal post in the center, allowing it to rotate.
Context
Likely used in Waterbury, Vermont
Acquisition
1919.3
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal
Relationships
Place
Town
Waterbury
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
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Tobacco Box
Name/Title
Tobacco Box
Entry/Object ID
1966.28.1
Description
Rectangular wooden box with a paper label that reads, "BOOT JACK PLUG TOBACCO COSTLIEST BECAUSE BEST."
Acquisition
1966.28
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood
Tobacco Cutter
Name/Title
Tobacco Cutter
Entry/Object ID
1952.13
Description
Cast-iron tobacco cutter consisting of a long base and handle. The handle connects to the base between two U-shaped brackets; when pressed down, the handle closes a large metal blade against the base. The bracket is molded with the inscription, "LORILLARD'S TIN TAG TOBACCO". The base and handle are also molded with the same inscription in 6 more places.
Context
Found in Barre, Vermont
Acquisition
1952.13
Made/Created
Enterprise Manufacturing Company
1875
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Iron
Relationships
Place
City
Barre City
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Toilet Kit
Name/Title
Toilet Kit
Entry/Object ID
1953.9.1a-s
Description
Rectangular black leather case that unfolds to reveal several interior compartments. The main compartment is a leather-covered tin box with dividers that contains a miniature basket made from a hazelnut, two combs, an emery book, a crochet hook, and a glass needle. The two other sections of the case consist of central straps stitched at regular intervals to create channels, and protective flaps at the top and bottom.

The case secures with a round brass clasp. To open, the center button is pulled downward with no key.
Context
Owned by Susy Taylor Pollard of Ludlow, Vermont
Acquisition
1953.9
Made/Created
Lexicon
Materials
Leather, Brass, Tin
Relationships
Person or Organization
Pollard, Susanna Maria Taylor (1845-1875)
Place
Town
Ludlow
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Toilet Seat
Name/Title
Toilet Seat
Entry/Object ID
1982.24.103
Description
Outhouse seat. The seat is a plain wooden rectangle with beveled edges and an off-center central hole. Written on the bottom of the seat in pencil is the label: "Made by my father. G.C."
Context
Made by Andrew Issachar Goodhue of Burlington, Vermont.
Acquisition
1982.24
Made/Created
Goodhue, Andrew Issachar (1848-1923)
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood
Relationships
Person or Organization
Coolidge, Grace Anna Goodhue (1879-1957)
Tool
Name/Title
Tool
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.119
Description
Chipped stone tool made from a naturally rectangular stone. Three edges are chipped to thin them.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County.
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
Materials
Sandstone
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
, ,
Tool
Interpretative Labels
In 1938, the statue of Ceres on top of the gold dome of the Vermont State House was removed. The hand from that statue can be seen elsewhere in this case. 87-year-old Dwight Dwinnell, Sergeant-at-Arms of the State House, used these tools to carve a replacement for it based on Mead's original. Dwinnell's Ceres is considered today to be an important piece of folk art, and recently underwent restoration.
Name/Title
Tool
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.120
Description
Metal tip, use unknown. It is 5-sided and tapers into a straight point that is flat (similar to the head of a screwdriver). There are two protrusions on one side, possibly to attach it to a handle.
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Acquisition
2017.10
Made/Created
1890-1938
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Place
City
Montpelier
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Tool
Name/Title
Tool
Entry/Object ID
1950.27.122
Description
Ground stone tool shaped like a lobster claw. The stone is ground to form two points with a groove in the center. There is a groove near the base as well.
Context
Collected by Harry M. Woodcock in Rutland County or Addison County.
Acquisition
1950.27
Ethnography
Materials
Sandstone
Relationships
Person or Organization
Woodcock, Harrison Morton (1889-1950)
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Tool
Name/Title
Tool
Entry/Object ID
1954.283.12
Description
Chipped stone pottery decorating tool.
Use
Used by make thin incised lines on pots.
Context
Collected by Emma P. Sampson
Acquisition
1954.283
Ethnography
Lexicon
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Person or Organization
Sampson, Emma P. Merrill (1865-1953)
Tool Belt Attachment
Name/Title
Tool Belt Attachment
Entry/Object ID
2016.58.8c
Description
Triangular leather tool holster. There are 2 loops at the top for hanging from a belt. The front is stitched with 6 compartments shaped for tools, including 1 for a knife.
Context
Used by Dwight Kelton of Montpelier, Vermont as an employee of New England Telephone and Telegraph.
Acquisition
2016.58
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Leather, Metal
Relationships
Kelton, Dwight Herbert (1921-2009), New England Telephone and Telegraph
Place
City
Montpelier
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Toolbox
Interpretative Labels
Toolbox with Granite Tools (c.1910) Used by Alexander J. Thuren (1873-1932) Montpelier, Vermont Wood, iron Gift of Carl Thuren, #1988.8.1 Alexander Thuren followed his older brother, P. Otto Johnson, from Karlskrona, Sweden, to the granite center of Quincy, Massachusetts, in 1898. Other family members joined them and they created an extended family of Swedish spouses and children. The family moved to Montpelier in 1901 to work in the city's finishing sheds. Alexander became a skilled "facer," using hand tools to smooth and level the surface of granite slabs. Otto bought out the F. J. Robar & Company in 1910 and renamed it the Johnson Granite Company. Alexander worked for his brother until retirement in 1928. These tools represent the labor of countless immigrant stoneworkers in the sheds of Vermont quarries. The tools include bushing hammers, winding blocks, pneumatic hand facers (called "bumpers"), various bits, and striking hammers.
Name/Title
Toolbox
Entry/Object ID
1988.8.1
Description
Heavy wooden toolbox. The top and bottom of the box are made of three wooden slats held together by two chamfered wooden rectangles placed across the slats. The sides are also made of wooden board, held at the top and bottom. The corners are reinforced with metal bands.

Chest contains granite facing tools: Bush hammers, winding blocks, pneumatic hand facers (also called "bumpers") with various facing bits, and striking hammers.
Context
Used by Alexander Johnson Thuren, a Swedish immigrant who worked at the Johnson Granite Company from about 1901 to 1928.
Acquisition
1988.8
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood, Metal
Relationships
Thuren, Alexander Johnson (1873-1932), Johnson Granite Company (1910-1936)
Tooth Extractor
Name/Title
Tooth Extractor
Entry/Object ID
1959.40.11
Description
Metal tool with a bone handle and movable hook. The handle is set perpendicular to the shaft of the tool. At the opposite end of the shaft is a hook attached with a hinge onto a small piece of metal, itself hinged onto the shaft.
Use
Used to remove teeth (human)
Context
Used by Dr. Payne Gilbert of Tinmouth, Vermont
Acquisition
1959.40
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal, Bone
Relationships
Person or Organization
Gilbert, Payne (1789-1849)
Place
Town
Tinmouth
County
Rutland County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Tooth Extractor
Name/Title
Tooth Extractor
Entry/Object ID
1960.191.2
Description
Metal tool with a bone handle and movable hook. The handle is set perpendicular to the shaft of the tool. At the opposite end of the shaft is a hook attached with a hinge onto a small piece of metal, itself hinged onto the shaft.
Use
Used to remove teeth (human)
Context
Used by Amori Benson in Landgrove, Vermont
Acquisition
1960.191
Made/Created
circa 1830
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Bone, Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Benson, Amori (1799-1876)
Place
Town
Landgrove
County
Bennington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Toothpick Holder
Name/Title
Toothpick Holder
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.28a-r
Description
Toothpick holding in the shape of an animal. The animal has a long, turned body printed with the label, "New Haven, N. J." There are four pegs inserted into the bottom of the body for legs, and a black-painted tail and head. The head is printed in white with eyes and ears. 14 colored toothpicks accompany the holder and can be inserted into tiny holes scattered across the body. The set comes with its original, unmarked cardboard box with lid, and a wax paper pouch for the toothpicks.
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Acquisition
2020.22
Made/Created
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
circa 1935-circa 1945
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Materials
Wood
Toothpick Holder
Name/Title
Toothpick Holder
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.29a-g
Description
Toothpick holder in the shape of a fish. The fish is a formed of a circular disk of wood with a triangular notch for a mouth and an applied tab for a tail. Two round eyes are painted on in black, and there is a painted red stripe on the tail. 10 holes are drilled into each side of the fish for holding toothpicks. It sits on a wooden base printed with the words, "Atlantic City, N. J." It is contained in its original box, which is printed with an image of a maple leaf and the label, "Newtco MAPLYNE". There are 5 multicolored toothpicks.
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Acquisition
2020.22
Made/Created
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
circa 1935-circa 1945
Lexicon
Materials
Wood
Toothpicks
Name/Title
Toothpicks
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.104
Description
Turned wooden bottle with simple turnings at the base and top of the bottle. A label is printed directly onto the bottle saying, "ESTES'/IMPORTED/ORANGE WOOD/TRADE MARK/TOOTH PICKS/STRONG, SMOOTH, PLIABLE/ESTES & SONS IMPORTERS, NEW YORK". The bottle is filled with thin wooden toothpicks.
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Acquisition
2020.22
Made/Created
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
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Tracing Wheel
Name/Title
Tracing Wheel
Entry/Object ID
1942.3
Description
Tracing wheel with black wooden handle. A metal bar sticks out of the handle with a spiked wheel at the end, attached at the center in order to be able to rotate freely.
Use
Used with transfer paper to trace patterns
Context
Owned by Mary J. Cross Bullard Roberts of Montpelier, Vermont.
Acquisition
1942.3
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Relationships
Person or Organization
Roberts, Mary J. Cross Bullard
Place
City
Montpelier
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Tracing Wheel
Name/Title
Tracing Wheel
Entry/Object ID
1959.56.3
Description
Tracing wheel consisting of a metal wheel set into a round wooden handle. The wheel is connected to the handle at the center point, around a nail. The outer edge of the wheel has closely-placed, rounded teeth.
Use
Used to trace sewing patterns onto fabric. This would be done by placing transfer paper between the pattern and the fabric. When run over the pattern, the teeth on the wheel would press the transfer paper to the surface of the fabric, transferring the color to the fabric to create a dotting line.
Context
Used by Anna Sanford Higgins Briggs in Brandon, Vermont
Acquisition
1959.56
Made/Created
circa 1880
Lexicon
Dimensions
Materials
Wood, Brass
Relationships
Person or Organization
Briggs, Anna Sanford Higgins (1851-1935)
Place
Town
Brandon
County
Rutland County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Traveler
Name/Title
Traveler
Entry/Object ID
1975.494.11
Description
Hand forged iron tool for measuring the circumference of a wheel. It consists of a wheel with 4 spokes attached at center by a rivet to a handle.
Context
Found in Barnard, Vermont
Acquisition
1975.494
Made/Created
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Iron
Tray
Name/Title
Tray
Entry/Object ID
2008.38.18
Description
Green wooden basket tray with yellow flowers and leaves stenciled onto the wooden bottom. The sides are green-painted woven wicker with raised handles at either end.
Context
Made by Laura Alger in Fairlee, Vermont
Acquisition
2008.38
Made/Created
Artist
Alger, Laura May (1894-1982)
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood, Wicker
Relationships
Place
Town
Fairlee
County
Orange County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Tray
Name/Title
Tray
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.135
Description
Round wooden tray that has split into three pieces. Made of dark, stained wood. There are four knob feet.
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Acquisition
1964.63
Dimensions
Materials
Wood
Relationships
Person or Organization
Merci Train
Place
Country
France
Continent
Tray
Name/Title
Tray
Entry/Object ID
2020.22.109
Description
Wooden tray with corners joined by finger joints, heavily held with glue.
Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT
Acquisition
2020.22
Made/Created
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company
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Treenail
Name/Title
Treenail
Entry/Object ID
1959.6.1
Description
Cylindrical wooden peg.
Use
Treenails are used to fasten pieces of wood together.
Context
From the Lewis Bridge in Westminster, Vermont. This treenail was used to create the scale for the model of the bridge made by Harold Slack.
Acquisition
1959.6
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Materials
Wood
Relationships
Place
Town
Westminster
County
Windham County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Treenail
Name/Title
Treenail
Entry/Object ID
1958.5
Description
Wooden treenail. The treenail is hand-carved with 8 sides (nearly round). There is a section at one end with no finish.
Acquisition
1958.5
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Oak
Relationships
Place
Village
Bellows Falls
Town
Rockingham
County
Windham County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Trinket Box
Name/Title
Trinket Box
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.142
Description
Small, black lacquered box with a silver moon and stars and a silver border on the lid.
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Acquisition
1964.63
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Dimensions
Relationships
Person or Organization
Merci Train
Place
Country
France
Continent
Tripod
Name/Title
Tripod
Entry/Object ID
2011.6.1c
Description
Heavy orange adjustable wooden tripod with a round brass connection at the center. The connection is hollow with threading on the top for attaching a theodolite. The numeral 9 is written on it in black marker.
Context
Used by the Vermont Department of Transportation (formerly the Highway Department) for surveying during the constructions of Vermont's interstate roads.
Acquisition
2011.6
Made/Created
1898-1982
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Dimensions
Overall (closed)
Materials
Wood, Brass
Relationships
Person or Organization
Vermont Department of Transportation
Tripod
Name/Title
Tripod
Entry/Object ID
2009.51.5a-c
Description
3 legs from a wooden camera tripod.
Context
Owned by Harry L. Chapman of Windham, Vermont
Acquisition
2009.51
Made/Created
1900-1920
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood, Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Chapman, Harry L. (1875-1967)
Place
Town
Windham
County
Windham County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
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Tripod
Name/Title
Tripod
Entry/Object ID
2009.51.6a-c
Description
3 legs from a wooden camera tripod.
Context
Owned by Harry L. Chapman of Windham, Vermont
Acquisition
2009.51
Made/Created
1900-1920
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood, Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Chapman, Harry L. (1875-1967)
Place
Town
Windham
County
Windham County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Tripod
Name/Title
Tripod
Entry/Object ID
2012.23.21a-f
Description
This sliding wood tripod consists of three separate pieces with brass fittings, and there is also a separate wood connection piece with metal fittings and a felt top. The bottom section of the legs features sharp brass points. There are no markings indicating the manufacturer. An extra tapered rod is included. Additionally, there is a miscellaneous piece of silver metal disc and fitted brass screw with a large concave head. These items were found in the camera box, but their function is unknown.
Context
Used by Dexter Warren
Acquisition
2012.23
Made/Created
1888-1895
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood, Brass, Wool
Relationships
Person or Organization
Dexter, Warren
Tripod Attachment
Name/Title
Tripod Attachment
Entry/Object ID
1964.38.1b
Description
Small metal tripod attachment for a compass. It has a ball & socket joint in the middle.
Context
Used by Walter J. Cave of Orange, Vermont
Acquisition
1964.38
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Relationships
Person or Organization
Cave, Walter J. (1861-1937)
Place
Town
Orange
County
Orange County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
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Trivet
Interpretative Labels
Trivet Students at the College Moderne et Technique Monceau-les-Mines, France Metal Gift of the State of Vermont, 1964.63.64 In 1949, the French people shipped 49 boxcars filled with tokens of gratitude for the trainloads of food, clothing, and medicine that the United States had sent in 1947 to assist France's recovery following World War II. The "Merci Train," a response to the "American Friendship Train," arrived in February. There was an antique boxcar full of gifts and messages for each of the 48 states, plus one for Hawaii and the District of Columbia to share. Vermont's boxcar arrived in the state aboard a flatbed car on February 9. It made short stops in Brattleboro, Bellows Falls, and White River Junction on its way to Montpelier. The official welcoming ceremony took place on February 10, and included Governor Ernest W. Gibson Jr. and Count Max de Montalembert, the French vice-consul in Boston. Bermont's boxcar contained hundreds of items--dolls, toys, paintings, crafts, pencil boxes, embroidered collars, wooden puppets, ornamental fans, paintings, vases, trinkets, books, cards, and letters. Some of the artwork was given to the Fleming Museum at the University of Vermont in Burlington, some French books to Middlebury College, and individual items were sent via legislators to towns and libraries throughout the state. The remainder--nearly 200 items--has been in the custody of and stored at the Vermont Historical Society. Pieces from the collection have been displayed twice since they arrived in that boxcar 70 years ago--in the 1950s and in 1988.
Name/Title
Trivet
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.64
Description
Eight-sided, metal trivet with four legs. The surface is punched with holes that make a picture of a butterfly. Two notes accompany the piece: one giving the origin of the piece and another asking to establish correspondence between the young makers and young Americans.
Context
Made in a class of 12 year olds at the College Moderne et Technique and given to the State of Vermont by the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Acquisition
1964.63
Made/Created
College Moderne et Technique de Montceau-les-Mines
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Merci Train
Place
Country
France
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Trivet
Name/Title
Trivet
Entry/Object ID
1964.34.1
Description
Round cast-iron trivet with 8 decorated spokes emanating from the center.
Acquisition
1964.34
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Iron
Trowel
Name/Title
Trowel
Entry/Object ID
1995.31.1
Description
Plaster trowel consisting of a flat, rectangular piece of metal with a t-bar bolted to the center and a turned wooden handle attached to the bar perpendicular to the flat piece.
Use
Used to apply and smooth plaster to walls
Context
Used by Joseph A. Gassette of Burlington, Vermont
Acquisition
1995.31
Made/Created
1897-1920
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal, Wood
Relationships
Person or Organization
Gassette, Joseph A. (1861-1930)
Place
City
Burlington
County
Chittenden County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
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Trunk
Name/Title
Trunk
Entry/Object ID
1955.3
Description
Small, dome-topped trunk. The exterior of the trunk is covered with hide, with the hair still intact. The edges are decorated with leather tape and brass studs. There is a large metal lock at the center front, and a metal handle at the center top. The interior is lined with 1811 newspapers from Virginia featuring a runaway announcement, a poem about Africa, and advertisements.
Context
Owned by a member of the Briggs family in Berlin, Vermont
Acquisition
1955.3
Made/Created
circa 1811
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Dimensions
Materials
Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Briggs, Florence Day (1884-1974)
Trunk
Name/Title
Trunk
Entry/Object ID
1960.107
Description
Small wooden trunk with slightly domed top. The center top is decorated with brass tacks spelling out the initials, "L. D."
Context
Made by Abel Page in Rutland, Vermont
Acquisition
1960.107
Made/Created
Artist
Page, Abel
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood, Brass, Leather
Trunk
Name/Title
Trunk
Entry/Object ID
1957.1.234
Description
Flat-topped hide-covered trunk with the initials, "AH" on the top in brass studs. There are brass studs around the rim of the lid, and an iron lock at the center front.
Context
Owned by Albert David Hager
Acquisition
1957.1
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Relationships
Person or Organization
Hager, Albert David (1817-1888)
Trunk
Name/Title
Trunk
Entry/Object ID
1957.1.233
Description
Traveling box or trunk. The box is covered in leather, decoratively held in place with brass tacks. The center top has a short leather handle, around which are tacks arranged in an oval, and the initials "A. D. H." The center front has a rectangular iron escutcheon covering a locking mechanism.
Context
Owned by Albert David Hager, state geologist for Vermont
Acquisition
1957.1
Made/Created
19th Century
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood, Leather, Brass, Iron
Relationships
Person or Organization
Hager, Albert David (1817-1888)
Place
Town
Chester
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
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Trunk
Name/Title
Trunk
Entry/Object ID
1957.1.235
Description
Flat-topped travelling trunk with the initials "A.D.H." spelled out on the lid in brass tacks.
Context
Owned by Albert David Hager
Acquisition
1957.1
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Dimensions
Relationships
Person or Organization
Hager, Albert David (1817-1888)
Trunk
Name/Title
Trunk
Entry/Object ID
1960.182.5
Description
Small leather-covered trunk. The sides are straight and the top is convex. There are two short leather handles at the top. The edges are decorated with large brass tacks over strips of metal. There is a metal lock at the center top.
Context
Owned by Ransome Wells, Sr., of Middlesex, Vermont.
Acquisition
1960.182
Made/Created
1921
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Leather, Metal, Wood
Relationships
Person or Organization
Wells, Ransome, Sr.
Place
Town
Middlesex
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Tufting Machine
Interpretative Labels
Tufting Machine, c.1892 Star Manufacturing Company Washington, PA Brass, steel, wood Transfer from Barre Historical Society, 2014.60.269 “Tufting” is a textile-making technique in which threads are punched through a base fabric, leaving a loop on one side and two loose ends on the other side. The technique is ancient, and frequently used to make thicker or warmer materials or garments, such as mittens. Contrasting colors can create patterns both on the tufted, or looped, side and the loose end side. Over time, the loose ends often felt together to create a dense, thick layer. Tufting is also commonly used in carpet-making. This tufting machine takes a practice that would have been physically tiring and time-consuming and mechanizes it. The kit comes with a variety of different needle sizes for use with thread or yarn, to adjust the density of the final product. Turning the handle would raise and lower the needle, punching in and out of the fabric repeatedly and – with experienced use – quickly.
Name/Title
Tufting Machine
Entry/Object ID
2014.60.269a-j
Description
A 9.5" long tool with a 3.5"x1.125"x0.625" black enameled handle. A wooden handled crank which turns an arm is set in the center of the tool The movement drives one of four adjustable hollow tubes. The tool is contained within a red cardboard box along with three additional needles, three pattern gauges, and a threading wire.
Acquisition
2014.60
Made/Created
Star Manufacturing Company
1892
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Dimensions
Materials
Wood, Enamel, Metal, Paperboard
Tumbler
Name/Title
Tumbler
Entry/Object ID
2011.29.7
Description
White plastic cup printed with two long-faced beasts, one dressed in a suit, the other in a dress and veil, clasping hands through a large ring. The ring is printed with the words "JEFF" and "TRINI" with the word "AND" in the center. The date "AUGUST 6 1994" is across the bottom.
Acquisition
2011.29
Made/Created
Artist
Koren, Edward Benjamin (b. 1935)
Comet
1994
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Plastic
Turkey Bell
Name/Title
Turkey Bell
Entry/Object ID
1976.16.8
Description
Small, round brass bell attached to a leather strap. The interior bell has two clappers. The number 356 is written on the inside of the bell. The strap is adjustable with a small buckle.
Acquisition
1976.16
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Brass, Leather
Type
Name/Title
Type
Entry/Object ID
1981.7.1a-c
Description
Masthead type formed with the reversed inscription, "Montpelier / Evening / Argus", in gothic script. Each word is on its own block.
Context
Used to the print the title heading for the Montpelier Evening Argus, a Montpelier, Vermont, based newspaper active from 1897 to 1959.
Acquisition
1981.7
Made/Created
1897-1959
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Dimensions
Materials
Lead, Copper
Relationships
Person or Organization
Montpelier Evening Argus
Place
City
Montpelier
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Vacuum Cleaner
Name/Title
Vacuum Cleaner
Entry/Object ID
1947.12
Description
Hand-powered vacuum cleaner consisting of a metal pole with a large crank wheel at the top and small gear wheel at the bottom. There are two tube attachments (threaded like a hose spigot) at the center.
Use
Operated by two people: one who cranked the wheel to generate suction, and one who held the cleaning wand.
Context
Made in Ludlow, Vermont
Acquisition
1947.12
Made/Created
Artist
Agan, Frank W. (1868-1934)
1910
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Vegetable Slicer
Name/Title
Vegetable Slicer
Entry/Object ID
1959.5
Description
Food chopper or vegetable slicer. The machine consists of a round, tin bowl with a flat bottom, and a metal mechanism with a crank handle. The handle turns two gears with turn a rotating blade inside the bowl. Both the bowl and mechanism are attached to a green-painted rectangular wooden base.
Acquisition
1959.5
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal, Wood
Vibrator
Name/Title
Vibrator
Entry/Object ID
2022.56.7
Description
Electric vibrator and storage case. The vibrator consists of a handheld machine with a black handle and long, cotton-covered electrical cord. There are 4 head attachments: flat rubber circle with several extending tines; flat black plastic circle; large rubber fluted cup; small rubber cup. The device is in a leather-covered case lined with velvet on one side and greet satin on the other side.
Context
Used at private maternity hospital in Jeffersonville during WWII. The hospital was run out of a house by Dr. Roger W. Mann.
Acquisition
2022.56
Made/Created
Shelton Electric Company
1910-1930
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Materials
Metal, Rubber, Leather, Wood, Plastic, Silk
Relationships
Person or Organization
Mann, Roger W.
Place
Village
Jeffersonville
Town
Cambridge
County
Lamoille County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Event
World War II
Wallpaper
Name/Title
Wallpaper
Entry/Object ID
1988.33.1a-b
Description
2 fragments from the same wallpaper. They are printed with portions of a large, arabesque design of cream over pink. The ground color is mixed with ground copper, giving it a glittery appearance.
Context
Used in the sanctuary of the Advent Baptist Church in Addison, Vermont
Acquisition
1988.33
Made/Created
1840-1860
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Dimensions
Materials
Paper
Relationships
Place
Town
Addison
County
Addison County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Wallpaper
Name/Title
Wallpaper
Entry/Object ID
1988.33.2
Description
Rectangular wallpaper sample. It has a design of alternating curvilinear rows of black and pink flowers over stripes of black sprigs on a grey ground. One edge has a narrow border of half flowers.
Acquisition
1988.33
Made/Created
1738
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Paper
Wallpaper
Name/Title
Wallpaper
Entry/Object ID
1988.33.3
Description
Wallpaper fragment printed on a cream ground with a grey and brown design of hearts, or ivy leaves, at the corners of outlined diamonds. There is a starburst at the center of each diamond. There is an unprinted portion along one edge.
Acquisition
1988.33
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Paper
Wallpaper
Name/Title
Wallpaper
Entry/Object ID
1988.33.4
Description
Wallpaper fragment printed with large-scale grey-toned floral vines on a cream background. The design is offset with a shadow line in dark red. The plants include ivy, grapes, grape leaves, pomegranates, flowers, and pineapples. The reverse is printed in black with the label, ""The Montpelier" W 7749 K".
Context
Reproduction of wallpaper originally used in the home of Samuel Dwight Hollister in Montpelier, Vermont
Acquisition
1988.33
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Paper
Relationships
Place
City
Montpelier
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Wallpaper
Name/Title
Wallpaper
Entry/Object ID
1988.33.5
Description
Wallpaper fragment showing a geometric floral design in red, blue, and brown on a grey background. The back is stamped, ""The Russell" W 7782 C".
Context
Reproduced from wallpaper that was used in the Estey-Russell house in Harland Four Corners, Vermont
Acquisition
1988.33
Made/Created
1949
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Paper
Relationships
Place
Village
Hartland Four Corners
Town
Hartland
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Wallpaper
Name/Title
Wallpaper
Entry/Object ID
1988.33.6
Description
Wallpaper fragment printed in blue on a cream ground with a toile-like scenic pattern showing a coastal city and a mountain village. The top half shows a coastal city seen from the water, with several small fishing boats in the water. There are church steeples and row houses visible, and a long bridge spans the body of water to the right. The mountain village shows small houses and a church steeple at the base of two tall mountains, each topped with a tower. The scenes are surrounded by plants. The back is printed with the label, ""Lucerne" W 7712 E".
Acquisition
1988.33
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Paper
Wallpaper
Name/Title
Wallpaper
Entry/Object ID
1988.33.7
Description
Wallpaper sample showing a scene of a boat mooring in a city. The boat is filled with people. The sail is wrapped around its single mast, and there is a large flag at the stern. A single figure is pulling the boat to shore with a rope. The water is surrounded on three sides by high ground, and a bridge spans the back. There are tall, European-style buildings on either side of the body of water. The scene is framed by large trees. It is printed primarily is shades of beige with red details on the people and flags, blue on the sky, water, and mountains, and green on the tree leaves. The back is printed with the label, ""The Champlain" W5595B".
Context
Reproduced from a wallpaper fragment found in an attic in Brattleboro, Vermont
Acquisition
1988.33
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Paper
Relationships
Place
Town
Brattleboro
County
Windham County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
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Wallpaper
Name/Title
Wallpaper
Entry/Object ID
1988.33.8
Description
Wallpaper sample printed with a vignetted design of various idyllic country scenes. The scenes include a town square, a woman bringing sticks into her house, and two figures sitting beneath a tree being confronted by a tall man. The images are separated by floral borders. The paper is printed in shades of beige with green accents. The back is printed with the label, ""Vermont" W 7402 F".
Acquisition
1988.33
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Paper
Wallpaper
Name/Title
Wallpaper
Entry/Object ID
1988.33.9a-b
Description
2 wallpaper border fragments from different, but corresponding, designs printed in brown, green, grey, and cream. The first [pictured upside down] has a narrow bottom border of green flowers on brown, imitating neoclassical molding designs. Above it are white swags with green fringe, with floral bunches between each swag. The second has 2 border widths: the top is in imitation of neoclassical crown molding, and the bottom is in imitation of textile swags. There is a narrow top border of green flowers on brown, imitating neoclassical molding designs. Beneath it are printed corbels alternating with a grouping of a bow, quiver, and sword. The lower border shows a white textile swag alternating with a floral garland.
Acquisition
1988.33
Made/Created
1820-1840
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Dimensions
Materials
Paper
Wallpaper
Name/Title
Wallpaper
Entry/Object ID
1988.33.10a-b
Description
2 rectangular fragments from the same wallpaper. The first is printed with a large floral bouquet beneath an arch of ivy. The second is printed with a medallion of white flowers. Both are between brown stripes on a light grey ground dotted with white diamonds.
Acquisition
1988.33
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Dimensions
Materials
Paper
Wallpaper
Name/Title
Wallpaper
Entry/Object ID
2014.60.1251a-c
Description
Wallpaper fragments showing a grey-toned design of people in renaissance-inspired clothing greeting a king or religious figure.
Context
Used in Major Ira Day's tavern in Barre, Vermont. According to family history, this paper was imported to decorate the walls in preparation for the American tour of Marquis de LaFayette. While LaFayette did travel through Barre, he did not stop there.
Acquisition
2014.60
Made/Created
1815-1830
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Dimensions
Overall (a)
Materials
Paper
Relationships
LaFayette, Marquis de (1757-1834), Day, Ira
Place
City
Barre City
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
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Wallpaper
Name/Title
Wallpaper
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.201
Description
Roll of unopened wall paper. A peak showed it has a pink background with picutres of monuments such as the Arc de Triomphe and Notre Dame.
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Acquisition
1964.63
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Dimensions
Materials
Paper
Relationships
Person or Organization
Merci Train
Place
Country
France
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Wallpaper Brush
Name/Title
Wallpaper Brush
Entry/Object ID
1995.31.3
Description
Brush consisting on a long piece of wood tufted with horsehair on one side. The opposite side of the wood has rounded corners, and the wide sides are grooved for holding. There are two rows of tufts.
Context
Used by Joseph A. Gassette of Burlington, Vermont
Acquisition
1995.31
Made/Created
1897-1920
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood, Horsehair
Relationships
Person or Organization
Gassette, Joseph A. (1861-1930)
Place
City
Burlington
County
Chittenden County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
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Wallpaper Brush
Name/Title
Wallpaper Brush
Entry/Object ID
1995.31.4
Description
Wallpaper brush consisting of rectangular piece of wood that is tufted on one side with horsehair bristles. The tufted side has curved corners. There are two rows of tufting.
Context
Used by Joseph A. Gassette of Burlington, Vermont
Acquisition
1995.31
Made/Created
1897-1920
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood
Relationships
Person or Organization
Gassette, Joseph A. (1861-1930)
Place
City
Burlington
County
Chittenden County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
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Wallpaper Brush
Name/Title
Wallpaper Brush
Entry/Object ID
1995.31.5
Description
Large wallpaper brush consisting of a piece of wood that is tufted with horsehair bristles on one side. The wooden piece is molded for holding, thinner on the side opposite the bristles. The bristles are inserted into a groove along the entire long side of the wood, and the two sides are tightened together with wooden pegs.
Context
Used by Joseph A. Gassette of Burlington, Vermont
Acquisition
1995.31
Made/Created
1897-1920
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood
Relationships
Person or Organization
Gassette, Joseph A. (1861-1930)
Place
City
Burlington
County
Chittenden County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Wallpaper Roller
Name/Title
Wallpaper Roller
Entry/Object ID
1995.31.6
Description
Small wooden wallpaper roller consisting of a turned wooden handle with a U-shaped metal bit inserted in one end with a roller between the spokes.
Context
Used by Joseph A. Gassette of Burlington, Vermont
Acquisition
1995.31
Made/Created
1897-1920
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood, Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Gassette, Joseph A. (1861-1930)
Place
City
Burlington
County
Chittenden County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
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Warmer, Bed
Name/Title
Warmer, Bed
Entry/Object ID
2010.31.5
Description
Round brass bed warmer with a turned wooden handle and wire hanger. The brass cover is highly decorated with stamped scrolls and swirls. There are punched out diamond shapes. The lid is hinged to the bottom part that holds the coals and has a small brass ring as a lid handle. The edge of the cover and the top edge of the bottom are decorated with a brass "rope" design. The interior is corroded.
Context
Made by George W. Simmons in North Bennington, Vermont
Acquisition
2010.31
Made/Created
Artist
Simmons, George W. (1803-1861)
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Brass, Wood
Warping Frame
Name/Title
Warping Frame
Entry/Object ID
1955.30.4
Description
Warping frame consisting of a flat wooden frame with 17 wooden dowels inserted into drilled holes along the sides of the frame. There are 19 holes total. The corners are reinforced with wooden triangles in the interior of the frame.
Acquisition
1955.30
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Materials
Wood
Wastebasket
Name/Title
Wastebasket
Entry/Object ID
1960.13
Description
Wicker wastebasket. The basket is woven of single wicker reeds weavers and double reed staves. It has a round base and rim, and flared sides. There are wooden beads on the staves in a horizontal band near the top edge.
Acquisition
1960.13
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Materials
Wicker
Water Supply Pipe
Name/Title
Water Supply Pipe
Entry/Object ID
1974.23
Description
Soapstone water pipe. The pipe has straight sides with a round hole drilled through the center.
Context
Removed from the underground water system of an old farm near Route 5 in Putney, Vermont.
Acquisition
1974.23
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Soapstone
Relationships
Place
Town
Putney
County
Windham County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
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Water Supply Pipe
Name/Title
Water Supply Pipe
Entry/Object ID
1984.20.1
Description
Section of soapstone water pipe. The pipe is square with a round central hole. There is a small hole of the top to secure a lead ferrule (no longer present).
Context
The soapstone was quarried in Grafton, Vermont; it was made into a pipe in Cambridgeport, Vermont; the pipe was used in Townshend, Vermont
Acquisition
1984.20
Made/Created
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Soapstone
Relationships
,
Water Supply Pipe
Name/Title
Water Supply Pipe
Entry/Object ID
1968.5
Description
Red ceramic water pipe. The pipe has a male attachment on one end, which narrows and rounds inward to fit inside another pipe, and a female attachment on the other end, which widens to fit around another pipe.
Context
Likely used in Franklin County, Vermont.
Acquisition
1968.5
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Ceramic
Relationships
Place
County
Franklin County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Weathervane
Name/Title
Weathervane
Entry/Object ID
1961.39.1
Description
Wooden weathervane in the shape of a three-masted ship. The base is formed from a wooden box with straight sides, bottom, and back, and a pointed front. There are three upright masts, each with two yards for sails (not present) and a bowsprit. Metal wires stretch between the masts and from them to the sides of the ship, representing lines. A irregularly-shaped wooden board forms a trysail attached to the mizzen mast by three wire loops, allowing it to pivot.
Context
Used on the barn of William C. Jarvis in Weathersfield, Vermont. Jarvis served as consul to Portugal and introduced merino sheep to Vermont.
Acquisition
1961.39
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Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood, Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Jarvis, William (1770–1859)
Place
Town
Weathersfield
County
Windsor County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Wedge
Interpretative Labels
In 1938, the statue of Ceres on top of the gold dome of the Vermont State House was removed. The hand from that statue can be seen elsewhere in this case. 87-year-old Dwight Dwinnell, Sergeant-at-Arms of the State House, used these tools to carve a replacement for it based on Mead's original. Dwinnell's Ceres is considered today to be an important piece of folk art, and recently underwent restoration.
Name/Title
Wedge
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.106
Description
Metal wedge, possible for splitting wood. The wedge consists of a round head tapering down to a square end.
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Acquisition
2017.10
Made/Created
1890-1938
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Place
City
Montpelier
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Wedge
Interpretative Labels
In 1938, the statue of Ceres on top of the gold dome of the Vermont State House was removed. The hand from that statue can be seen elsewhere in this case. 87-year-old Dwight Dwinnell, Sergeant-at-Arms of the State House, used these tools to carve a replacement for it based on Mead's original. Dwinnell's Ceres is considered today to be an important piece of folk art, and recently underwent restoration.
Name/Title
Wedge
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.107
Description
Metal wedge, likely for splitting wood. The wedge consists of a round head tapering to a square end.
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Acquisition
2017.10
Made/Created
1890-1938
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Place
City
Montpelier
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Welder's Goggles
Name/Title
Welder's Goggles
Entry/Object ID
1975.505.5
Description
Safety glasses with round frames and dark, tinted lenses. There is a leather piece with a metal snap covering the bridge. The letters OXD are the top of the left lens. There are leather blinders on the outside edge of each lens frame that are riveted to the metal rim. The bows are bent to form a half curcle, and there is a covering on the curved portion.
Context
Used at Rock of Ages quarry in Barre, Vermont.
Acquisition
1975.505
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Glass, Metal, Leather
Relationships
Person or Organization
Rock of Ages
Place
Town
Barre Town
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Wheel
Interpretative Labels
In 1938, the statue of Ceres on top of the gold dome of the Vermont State House was removed. The hand from that statue can be seen elsewhere in this case. 87-year-old Dwight Dwinnell, Sergeant-at-Arms of the State House, used these tools to carve a replacement for it based on Mead's original. Dwinnell's Ceres is considered today to be an important piece of folk art, and recently underwent restoration.
Name/Title
Wheel
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.101
Description
Metal pulley wheel. The wheel is in a metal mount with two holes for attaching it to something. The wheel has cutouts and a groove to hold the rope on the wheel itself.
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Acquisition
2017.10
Made/Created
1890-1938
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Place
City
Montpelier
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Whetstone
Name/Title
Whetstone
Entry/Object ID
1992.48.1
Description
Rectangular piece of grey stone. One end has a paper sticker that reads, "Hone Partly Finished from Westmore".
Context
Collected by Dr. George Russell in Westmore, Vermont.
Acquisition
1992.48
Made/Created
1914-1945
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Stone, Paper
Relationships
Person or Organization
Russell, George Albert (1879-1968)
Place
Town
Westmore
County
Orleans County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Whetstone
Interpretative Labels
Whetstone, 1890-1938 Victor In 1938, the statue of Ceres on top of the gold dome of the Vermont State House was removed. The hand from that statue can be seen elsewhere in this case. 87-year-old Dwight Dwinnell, Sergeant-at-Arms of the State House, used these tools to carve a replacement for it based on Mead's original. Dwinnell's Ceres is considered today to be an important piece of folk art, and recently underwent restoration.
Name/Title
Whetstone
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.124
Description
Sharpening stone, rectangular, reddish-brown tint with "Victor" carved into on one end.
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Acquisition
2017.10
Made/Created
1890-1938
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Place
City
Montpelier
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Whetstone
Name/Title
Whetstone
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.125
Description
Rectangular whetstone with a gold label sticker reading, "Aloxite Reenforced Scythe Stone No. 188 R, Mfd. By the Carborundum Co., Niagara Falls, N.Y."
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Acquisition
2017.10
Made/Created
1890-1938
Lexicon
Dimensions
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Place
Building
Vermont State House
City
Montpelier
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Whetstone
Name/Title
Whetstone
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.126
Description
Sharpening stone, rectangular, reddish-brown with one corner broken off.
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Acquisition
2017.10
Made/Created
1890-1938
Lexicon
Dimensions
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Place
Building
Vermont State House
City
Montpelier
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Whetstone
Name/Title
Whetstone
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.127
Description
Sharpening stone, rectangular, clay-color, with "NORTON" on one end
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Acquisition
2017.10
Made/Created
1890-1938
Lexicon
Dimensions
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Place
Building
Vermont State House
City
Montpelier
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Whetstone
Interpretative Labels
In 1938, the statue of Ceres on top of the gold dome of the Vermont State House was removed. The hand from that statue can be seen elsewhere in this case. 87-year-old Dwight Dwinnell, Sergeant-at-Arms of the State House, used these tools to carve a replacement for it based on Mead's original. Dwinnell's Ceres is considered today to be an important piece of folk art, and recently underwent restoration.
Name/Title
Whetstone
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.103
Description
Rectangular sharpening stone with one corner broken off.
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Acquisition
2017.10
Made/Created
1890-1938
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Stone
Relationships
Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Place
City
Montpelier
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Wire Brush
Name/Title
Wire Brush
Entry/Object ID
1995.31.8
Description
Butcher block brush consisting of a rectangular block of wood tufted on one side with heavy-gauge flat wire. The top center of the wooden block is stamped with the makers mark, "REG. U.S. PAT. OFF. OSBORN CLEVELAND MADE IN U.S.A. NO. 106".
Context
Used by Joseph A. Gassette of Burlington, Vermont
Acquisition
1995.31
Made/Created
1897-1920
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood, Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Gassette, Joseph A. (1861-1930)
Place
City
Burlington
County
Chittenden County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Wire Cutter
Interpretative Labels
In 1938, the statue of Ceres on top of the gold dome of the Vermont State House was removed. The hand from that statue can be seen elsewhere in this case. 87-year-old Dwight Dwinnell, Sergeant-at-Arms of the State House, used these tools to carve a replacement for it based on Mead's original. Dwinnell's Ceres is considered today to be an important piece of folk art, and recently underwent restoration.
Name/Title
Wire Cutter
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.96
Description
Metal wirecutters with a spring between the handles. The manufacturer's mark ont he head reads, "Kraeuter/2612-6 1/2" and the other side shows "U.S.A."
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Acquisition
2017.10
Made/Created
Kraeuter
1890-1938
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Place
City
Montpelier
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Withers Yoke
Name/Title
Withers Yoke
Entry/Object ID
1964.20
Description
Yoke sized for use with oxen. The yoke consists of a wooden bar, shaped with two indents on either side and a large, iron ring in the center. Each indent is fitted with a U-shaped wooden rod.
Context
Owned by Madison Cowles of Albany, Vermont.
Acquisition
1964.20
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood, Iron
Relationships
Person or Organization
Cowles, Madison (1833-1894)
Place
Town
Albany
County
Orleans County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Wood Heating Stove
Name/Title
Wood Heating Stove
Entry/Object ID
1985.40.1
Description
Cast iron wood-burning stove. The sides of the stove are molded with gothic ornamentation. There is an oval platform underneath the front door, which hinges open from the side. There is a chimney spout at the back of the top. The stove is marked, "S. H. Langdon CASTLETON" on the door.
Context
Made by Selah Hart Langdon in Castleton, Vermont
Acquisition
1985.40
Made/Created
S. H. Langdon
1835-1856
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Iron
Wood Heating Stove
Interpretative Labels
Stove, 1839 Tyson Furnace (1835-1842) Plymouth, Vermont Cast Iron #1987.35.1 Tyson Furnace began operating in the southern part of Plymouth, Vermont, in 1835. Within two years a town grew up around the mines, blast furnaces, and foundry to house and feed the more than 100 employees. During its first seven years of operation the furnace produced 600 to 1,000 tons of iron annually, which was made into stoves, hollow-ware, mill gear, plows, and water pipes. Tyson’s accounts reveal a major industrial operation with products transported by wagons to Lake Champlain and the Connecticut River for distribution throughout the west and northeast.
Name/Title
Wood Heating Stove
Entry/Object ID
1987.35.1
Description
Cast iron wood-burning stove. The sides of the stove are stamped with a nautical scene of masted ships. There is an oval platform underneath the front door, which hinges open from the side. There is a chimney spout at the back of the top, and a round, flat surface toward the front (for placing a kettle). The stove sits off the ground on decorative claw-shaped feet, and is higher in the front than the back. The top of the stove is stamped, "TYSON FURNACE".
Context
Made by Tyson Furnace in Plymouth, Vermont
Acquisition
1987.35
Made/Created
Tyson Furnace
1839
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Iron
Web Links and URLs
Woodworking Pattern
Name/Title
Woodworking Pattern
Entry/Object ID
1957.2.7
Description
Wood pattern template.
Acquisition
1957.2
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood
Woodworking Pattern
Name/Title
Woodworking Pattern
Entry/Object ID
1957.2.8
Description
Wood pattern template, likely for the back of a chair.
Acquisition
1957.2
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood
Woodworking Pattern
Name/Title
Woodworking Pattern
Entry/Object ID
1957.2.34
Description
Wood pattern template in a decorative scrollwork design.
Acquisition
1957.2
Lexicon
Materials
Wood
Woodworking Pattern
Name/Title
Woodworking Pattern
Entry/Object ID
1957.2.35
Description
Wood pattern template in the shape of a small sleigh blade.
Acquisition
1957.2
Lexicon
Materials
Wood
Woodworking Pattern
Name/Title
Woodworking Pattern
Entry/Object ID
1957.2.48
Description
Wood pattern consisting of a dowl in a square frame.
Acquisition
1957.2
Lexicon
Materials
Wood
Wool Finger
Name/Title
Wool Finger
Entry/Object ID
1953.18.40
Description
Large turned wood bobbin resembling a baseball bat in shape. One end is narrower than the other, with a disk capping the narrow end.
Acquisition
1953.18
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood
Wool Finger
Name/Title
Wool Finger
Entry/Object ID
1953.32.1
Description
Large turned wood bobbin resembling a baseball bat in shape. One end is narrower than the other, with a disk capping the narrow end.
Context
Owned by a member of the Medad Wright family.
Acquisition
1953.32
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Wood
Wool Finger
Name/Title
Wool Finger
Entry/Object ID
1976.10.2
Description
Large turned wood bobbin resembling a baseball bat in shape. One end is narrower than the other, with a disk capping the narrow end.
Context
Owned by Ebenezer and Rozell Huntoon Peaslee, likely in New Hampshire
Acquisition
1976.10
Lexicon
Materials
Wood
Relationships
Peaslee, Rozill A. Huntoon (1819-1902), Peaslee, Ebenezer (1816-1859)
Wrench
Interpretative Labels
In 1938, the statue of Ceres on top of the gold dome of the Vermont State House was removed. The hand from that statue can be seen elsewhere in this case. 87-year-old Dwight Dwinnell, Sergeant-at-Arms of the State House, used these tools to carve a replacement for it based on Mead's original. Dwinnell's Ceres is considered today to be an important piece of folk art, and recently underwent restoration.
Name/Title
Wrench
Entry/Object ID
2017.10.104
Description
Black metal wrench with a loop at the end of the handle and a square jaw.
Context
This was in the toolbox of Dwight Joseph Dwinell, who carved the second Ceres statue at the top of the cupola of the Capitol Building.
Acquisition
2017.10
Made/Created
1890-1938
Lexicon
Dimensions
Materials
Metal
Relationships
Person or Organization
Dwinnell, Dwight Joseph (1851-1940)
Place
City
Montpelier
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Wrench
Name/Title
Wrench
Entry/Object ID
2016.58.14
Description
Large, bell system wrench consisting of a flat shaft with different size wrench heads on either end.
Context
Used by Dwight Kelton of Montpelier, Vermont as an employee of New England Telephone and Telegraph.
Acquisition
2016.58
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal
Relationships
Kelton, Dwight Herbert (1921-2009), New England Telephone and Telegraph
Place
City
Montpelier
County
Washington County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Writing Desk
Name/Title
Writing Desk
Entry/Object ID
1959.42.2
Description
Portable wooden writing desk. When closed, the desk looks like a wooden box. It opens to reveal a sloped writing surfaced lined with blue velvet. There is a lidded drawer (pen holder) beside an open square compartment (ink holder) at the top of the writing surface. The lower writing surface hinges upward to reveal a compartment for storing papers. Inside the desk are four calling cards and an ink blotter. Two of the cards are printed with the name, "William Scott", and two are printed with the name, "Margaret E. Bain". The bottom of the case is lined with marbleized paper.
Context
Owned by William Scott, who worked as a bookbinder in Burlington, Vermont, after emigrating from Scotland.
Acquisition
1959.42
Lexicon
Dimensions
Overall (Closed)
Materials
Wood, Silk, Metal, Paper, Celluloid
Relationships
Scott, William (1833-1895), Scott, Margaret Elizabeth Bain (1835-1910)
Place
City
Burlington
County
Chittenden County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent
Writing Desk
Name/Title
Writing Desk
Entry/Object ID
1959.7
Description
Portable writing desk. When closed, the desk appears like a wooden box with simple decorative carving on the top. It opens to reveal a writing surface and storage boxes for writing tools.
Context
Owned by Elizabeth Ward McEwen of Highgate, Vermont
Acquisition
1959.7
Made/Created
1853
Lexicon
Dimensions
Relationships
Person or Organization
McEwen, Elizabeth Ward (1833-1911)
Place
Town
Highgate
County
Franklin County
State/Province
Vermont
Country
United States of America
Continent

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