Museum Catalog
The Vermont Historical Society houses over 25,000 objects relating to our State's history. Over the next five years all of these items will be digitally documented and placed in this catalog for public use. Items are presented in topical exhibits as well as categorical groupings. Please check back regularly as items will be added monthly. This catalog also houses the Vermont Women's History Database and the Vermont Black History Database.
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Ashtray
Name/Title
Ashtray
Lexicon
Description
Eight-sided, metal ash tray. A note with it says it was made in a class of boys and girls age 12 at the College Moderne et Technique.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.63
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Bandbox
Name/Title
Bandbox
Lexicon
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.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.172
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Bed Warmer
Name/Title
Bed Warmer
Lexicon
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?
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Metal, Wood
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.175
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Bird
Name/Title
Bird
Description
Pine cone bird that has a mottled black base, brown legs, pine cone boddy, black and white striped neck. Bird leans to the right.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.146
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Board
Name/Title
Board
Lexicon
Description
Board from the back of a frame with label and letter stuck to it.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Wood, Paper
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.194
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Book
Name/Title
Book
Lexicon
Scope and Content
A medical book from 1585 donated by Madame Venves A. Schwartz, saying it is a souvenir of her husband, Dr. Victor Schwartz. She gave an address in Vincennes, France.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.124
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Book
Name/Title
Book
Description
A red-covered promotional book about the city of Lyon presented by the Syndicate D'Initiative of Lyon. A card written in English is bagged with the book.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Paper
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.169
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Book
Name/Title
Book
Lexicon
Description
Paper-covered book titled, "Les Deux Jeunes Filles de lar Foret." Poem inside the cover. Author Elizabeth Lehr.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Paper
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.178
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Book
Name/Title
Book
Lexicon
Description
Promotional and historical book about L'Auvergne, entitled, "L'Auvergen, Les Images."
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Paper
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.179
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Book
Name/Title
Book
Lexicon
Description
Book entitled "Caen" that describes and shows art and architecture damaged during World War II.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Paper
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.180
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Book
Name/Title
Book
Lexicon
Description
Leather-covered book entitled, "View de Mdm Louise de France." It indicates is the "Fille de Louis XV." The book is dated 1826 and has 351 pages.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Leather, Paper
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.185
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Bowl
Name/Title
Bowl
Lexicon
Description
Cream-colored dish with orange and red stripes on the rim, pink and red flowers and green leaves. No lable, perhaps hand-painted.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Ceramic
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.140
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Box
Name/Title
Box
Lexicon
Clothing
Clothing Description
White cap, black/white checkered shirt, tweed pants, black shoes
Clothing Type
Original
Description
Cardboard box for holding a chimney sweep doll. The box is painted red and impressed with the outlines of bricks to look like a chimney.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Hair
Color
Yellow
Type
Molded
Relationships
Related Events
World War II
Event
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Made/Created
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.17c
Context
Given to the State of Vermont by the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Bridge
Name/Title
Bridge
Lexicon
Description
Pastel picture of a bridge and townhouses by a river in a whitish wooden frame. The artist's name is difficult to decipher, but appears to be George Mavtag, 1948.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.177
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Brooch
Name/Title
Brooch
Description
Gold-colored, filigree pin with a circle on top and a half-circle design underneath.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.149
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Candlestick
Name/Title
Candlestick
Lexicon
Description
A six-sided candlestick or candle holder that includes a tray and a brown plastic insert. Two notes accompanied the candlestick.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.77
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Candlestick
Name/Title
Candlestick
Lexicon
Description
Brass candlestick with knob that would raise up the candle.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Brass
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.161
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Candlestick
Name/Title
Candlestick
Lexicon
Description
Brass candlestick with big base.Fragile rippped tag was attached, now bagged and stored with candlestick.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Brass
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.162
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Candlestick
Name/Title
Candlestick
Lexicon
Description
Ornate, tarnished brass candlestick with tag that says it is "ancien," meaning an antique from Chateau-Thierry.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Brass
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.163
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Candy Dish
Name/Title
Candy Dish
Lexicon
Description
Small Sevres dish, dark blue with gold fleur de lis and gold trim, small pedestal.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Ceramic
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.139
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Cap
Name/Title
Cap
Lexicon
Description
A brown velvet women's traditional cap with pink, blue and gold embroidery. A paper tag sewn inside says, "Bonnet Breton du Finistere." A card pin inside says, "Mr. et MMme Marcel Hamet, Guingamp."
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Silk, Floss, Embroidery
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.107
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Cap
Name/Title
Cap
Lexicon
Description
A blue velvet cap with gold and clear beads and some red dots sewn onto it.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Made/Created
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Silk, Beads
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.108
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Cap
Name/Title
Cap
Lexicon
Description
A blue velvet cap with gold ribbon trim, pointed edges on ears and forehead, hooks in back to tighten headband. A velvet-covered ring on top with gold ribbon. A blue and white lining. Three hat pins with black heads.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Silk, Ribbon
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.109
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Cap
Name/Title
Cap
Lexicon
Description
A child's bonnet of dusty rose and purple brocade, purple edging and lace around the face.
a rose ribbon ties under the chin and a fancy brocade ribbon is tied in a bow in back with trailing ties.
a rose ribbon ties under the chin and a fancy brocade ribbon is tied in a bow in back with trailing ties.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Silk, Cotton
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.110
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Cap
Name/Title
Cap
Lexicon
Description
A maroon velvet bonnet with black ribbon ties and a big black bow on the back. There is glold embroidered decoration with pearls and glass gems. The velvet on top of the bonnet is worn and the ribbon is frayed, although it never had a finished edge. One glass bead had fallen off and is bagged with the hat.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Silk, Ribbon, Beads
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.111
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Cap
Name/Title
Cap
Lexicon
Description
A maroon velvet bonnet with maroon ribbon ties, lace and gold filigree ribbon trim, dark pink and teal beads, a gold tassle. Note stitched inside, some of which reads, "Offert par Henry Deus, age 1 an, petit bonnet Breton, 17/12/48."
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Silk, Ribbon, Beads
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.112
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Cap
Name/Title
Cap
Lexicon
Description
A maroon velvet cap with beaded decoration in green, pale blue and gold plus glass gems.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Silk, Beads
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.113
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Card Game
Name/Title
Card Game
Lexicon
Description
A deck of 30 cards for a game called "Famille Amidon." The pictures seem to show various occupations for family members. The grandfather, for example, is hanging up wash.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Paper
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.213
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Carriage Blanket
Name/Title
Carriage Blanket
Lexicon
Description
A red, white and blue plaid wood blanket with fringed edges at the top and bottom.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Wool
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.115
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Clock
Interpretative Labels
Label
Clock
France
Gift of the State of Vermont, 1964.63.125
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.
Vermont'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
Clock
Lexicon
Description
Wooden clock with ornately carved front. The front panel features floral carvings and inserted turnings. A round clock face is attached to the center. The front opens to reveal a space on the inside with a label indicating that it was given to the Merci Train.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Events
World War II
Event
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Made/Created
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Glass, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.125
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Clogs
Interpretative Labels
Label
Clogs, 1964.63.62
France
Gift of the State of Vermont, 1964
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
Clogs
Lexicon
Clothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
Shoes
Textile Details
Leather
Wood
Description
A pair of wooden clogs with a leather top sized for a child. They are tied together with a red, white and blue ribbon. The wooden base is shaped to hold a foot with an additional decorative point at the toe carved with chevrons, or a feather pattern. Each leather strap is tooled to show a central medallion with a floral pattern in the center.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Events
World War II
Event
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Made/Created
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.62
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Coin Purse
Name/Title
Coin Purse
Lexicon
Description
Blue and white cloth basket. It is made with flowered white cloth and blue piping. The cloth gathers to close and doesn't now open easily. Blue piping is wrapped around the handle. A note with the baskets reads, " College Moderne et Technique, Montceau-1-Mines, Saone et Loire France, Classes nouvelles, boys and girls, age 12."
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Cloth
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.60
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Collar
Name/Title
Collar
Lexicon
Description
Two light blue attachable collars, with rounded edges in front. One has embroidered rabbits and a card that says it was made by Christiane Gamblin. The other features snails and doesn't have a card.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Metal, Yarn
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.54
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Collar
Name/Title
Collar
Lexicon
Description
Three light blue attachable collars with pointed edges in front. One has embroidered birds on a nest and a card that says it was made by Ann Marie Cristant. Another with baskets of flowers was made by Monique Lereaur. The third has three flowers on each side and is by Denise Crohel.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Metal, Yarn
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.55
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Collar
Name/Title
Collar
Lexicon
Description
Two light blue attachable collars with pointed edges in front. One has embroidered red and blue birds on it and was made by Georgette Bonnemaine. The other has flowers and was made by Yvette Glamblin.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Metal, Yarn
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.56
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Collar
Name/Title
Collar
Lexicon
Description
A lace collar that would sit on the shoulders. No strings or buttons to attach it.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Lace
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.119
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Commemorative Certificate
Name/Title
Commemorative Certificate
Lexicon
Description
A certificate from 1821 -- "Medaille de Sainte-Helene" -- awarded to Felix Mathieu.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Paper
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.186
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Commemorative Medal
Name/Title
Commemorative Medal
Description
A commemorative medal (a) and certificate (b) from the Italian Campaign issued to Martin Paul on Sept. 11, 1860. The medal hangs from an red and white striped ribbon and was sent by "two old Frenchmen" who said it belonged to their great-grandfather. Also two notes from the donors (c and d), the envelop (e) in which the gift was packaged and a photograph (f) of boats and one boatman at an undisclosed location in France.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Paper, Metal, Ribbon
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.226a-f
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Commemorative Medal
Interpretative Labels
Label
From Mme. Yve Loizeau, Villeurbanne (Rhone)
to a young American combattant
the Croix de Guerre with two stars, earned by her husband, Aimé Loizeau, before Verdun in February 1916. With her best wishes [in English]
Name/Title
Commemorative Medal
Lexicon
Description
Medal hanging from a green and red ribbon. Two metal, five-point stars on the ribbon. The medal has crossed swords, a cross and an insignia with a woman's head and the words "Republique Francaise." On the back are the dates 1914 and 1916. There is no pin to secure the medal to anything.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Metal, Ribbon
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.47
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Commemorative Medal
Name/Title
Commemorative Medal
Lexicon
Description
2-sided commemorative medal. One side is molded with an image of a man in a canoe approaching a shoreline where a shirtless man wearing a warbonnet is waiting. The inscription, "350 ANNIVERSARY of DISCOVERY of LAKE CHAMPLAIN / Samuel de Champlain", rings the edge. The other side is molded with an image of a slatted train boxcar, the seal of Vermont and the coat of arms of France. The inscription, "MERCI BOX CARS to VERMONT and NEW YORK 1948 / by Repubulic [sic] of France."
Acquisition
Accession
2010.64
Relationships
Related Events
350th Champlain Anniversary Festival
Event
Related Person or Organization
Champlain, Samuel de (1580-1635), Merci Train
Related Places
Place
Lake Champlain
Lake
Burlington
City
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1959
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
2010.64
Context
Made to commemorate the 350th anniversary of the first sighting of Lake Champlain by a European, and the 10 year anniversary of the arrival of the Merci Train.
Commemorative Medal
Name/Title
Commemorative Medal
Lexicon
Description
One side of this commemorative coin says "Vivre Libres" on the side, has a relief of a person in a chair with a book and a line-up of people before the seated individual. Underneath is the date, July 14, 1790.
On the rim on the other side are the words "Monneron Freres" and then "Ne..." The rest is worn off. At the bottom is the date "1792." There are words in the center of the coin but they are difficult to decipher.
The card with the coin is from Madame Ernest Damoy of Paris.
On the rim on the other side are the words "Monneron Freres" and then "Ne..." The rest is worn off. At the bottom is the date "1792." There are words in the center of the coin but they are difficult to decipher.
The card with the coin is from Madame Ernest Damoy of Paris.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
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Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.219
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Confederate Note
Name/Title
Confederate Note
Lexicon
Description
A $100 Confederate bill. The bill is very worn. The $100 Confederate bill features Lucy Petway Holcombe Pickens.
The bill was accompanied by M. Mignat of Paris written in French.
The bill was accompanied by M. Mignat of Paris written in French.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Paper
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.220
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Confederate Note
Name/Title
Confederate Note
Lexicon
Description
A $100 Confederate bill. The bill features Lucy Petway Holcombe Pickens, a 19th-century Confederate socialite.
A slip of paper with the words "Billets datants de la Guerre de Secession - 1864" is with this bill.
A slip of paper with the words "Billets datants de la Guerre de Secession - 1864" is with this bill.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Paper
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.221
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Decorative Plate
Name/Title
Decorative Plate
Lexicon
Description
Decorative wooden plate with poppies and wheat etched on the rim and in the center. The rim and center are darkly stained with a ring between stained lighter.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Events
World War II
Event
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Gerard
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.171
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Deed
Name/Title
Deed
Lexicon
Description
Framed copies of two documents: the deed of donation of the Statue of Liberty in 1884 and a letter from Jules Ferry, prime minister of France, to L.P. Morton, a US official in France. The frame item is from a military official in Saint-Die "in testimony of his gratitude to the American people." The gold frame is chipped.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Paper, Wood
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.205
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Doily
Interpretative Labels
Label
Doily, 1964.63.120
Linen
France
Gift of the State of Vermont, 1964
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
Doily
Lexicon
Description
Crocheted linen doily. The doily features several flat and dimensional petaled-flowers and is bordered with repeating fleurs-de-lis.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Made/Created
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.120
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Doily
Name/Title
Doily
Lexicon
Description
Crocheted linen doily. The doily features several flat and dimensional petaled-flowers.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Lace
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.121
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Doily
Name/Title
Doily
Lexicon
Description
Woven linen doily. A small note accompanying the doily reads, "Gift of M'elle. Staudard."
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
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Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Lace
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.122
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Doily
Name/Title
Doily
Lexicon
Description
Knitted linen doily in a spiral flower design.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Lace
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.123
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Doily
Name/Title
Doily
Lexicon
Description
Framed, white lace American flag on a yellow cardboard mat in a dark, wooden frame with a crest in red and blue at the center top of the frame. The words "Broderie de Touraine" are printed on the yellow mat at the bottom.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Lace, Cardboard, Wood
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.184
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Doll
Name/Title
Doll
Lexicon
Description
Doll in dark green wool skirts with black and gold braid trip and a flowered apron. She has a black velvet hat tied with a pink bow and dark brown hair.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.1
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Doll
Name/Title
Doll
Lexicon
Description
Doll in a green and white dot cotton dress with matching bonnet. Doll has blond hair and moveable arms and legs. One eye is missing but is bagged with the doll.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.2
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Doll
Name/Title
Doll
Lexicon
Description
Doll in black dress with blue and pink trim, pink apron, flowered and lace straps. Brown hair which is loose from the head, gold filigree on black cap. Two broken fingers in bag.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.3
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Doll
Name/Title
Doll
Lexicon
Description
Doll in a two-tone, brown crocheted dress and matching cap, with a red, white and blue ribbon around the waist. Eyes have become unglued, but are bagged with the doll.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.4
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Doll
Name/Title
Doll
Lexicon
Description
Baby doll in deep purple dress with two bands of trim, one green flowered ribbon and the other a black and gold filigree. The doll's cap is beige and brown with green trim and a yellow ribbon tie. The doll has cream knit mittens, booties and panties. An apron, yellow with pink roses and the same two bands of trim, is wrapped separately and disintegrating. The string holding the head, arms and legs is loose.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.5
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Doll
Name/Title
Doll
Lexicon
Description
Doll with brown hair wearing dark blue smock-type shirt with white collar and light blue bow. It has on green wool pants and a white stocking cap with a blue tassle.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.6
Doll
Name/Title
Doll
Lexicon
Description
Doll in green wool pants, long-sleeve navy shirt, white collar, blue bow, white stocking cap with blue tassel. Dark brown hair. Eyes don't open, smudged nose, cracked paint.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.7
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Doll
Name/Title
Doll
Lexicon
Description
Doll in black pleated skirt, red blouse with white dots and lace cuffs, white lace hat extending up with wires, brown hair.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.8
Doll
Name/Title
Doll
Lexicon
Description
Doll in peach print dress that gathers at the neck with a string. Pink panel on front of skirt and flower pin at the waist. Hair painted onto head. One eye missing, but in bag with doll. Arms and legs move. Reference in one older record that this doll might go with a boy doll, but that doll wasn't found.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.9
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Doll
Name/Title
Doll
Lexicon
Description
Doll in navy blue dress with black trim on skirt and sleeves, gray apron with yellow/back and orange figured shawl, tall white lace hat, two black clogs, light brown hair, lace petticoat. Chipped paint at neck and cracked paint elsewhere.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.11
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Doll
Name/Title
Doll
Lexicon
Description
Doll in red dress with black trip, black apron with the word "cognac" printed diagonally in one corner. Yellow patterned shawl, tall hot of white ribbon and lace, red hair, chipped paint on nose, cheeks and chin.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.12
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Doll
Name/Title
Doll
Lexicon
Description
Doll without legs that stood on a now detached cardboard cylinder. Wears red net dress with black trim and black apron and vest top, torn white lace sleeves. Black ribbon headpiece, blond hair, plastic arms have come off and are bagged.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.13
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Doll
Name/Title
Doll
Lexicon
Description
Doll in kelly green skirt with black border and white patterned blouse with heart button, black velvet cap tied with light green ribbon, red hair, eyes that open, paints cracked on arms, legs and face. Card found with doll says it is from Mr. and Mme. Arsene Baudet, 52 Rue Joseph Gaillard, Vincennes.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.14
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Doll
Name/Title
Doll
Lexicon
Description
Doll in a pink dress, with pink and green dots, moveable arms and legs, hair part of head, crack in neck and paint worn off fingers. Note found with doll says "Francine Jeannard (12 years), 4 Rue Dumont d'Urville, LaGarenne."
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.15
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Doll
Name/Title
Doll
Lexicon
Description
Doll in blue/green skirt with blue ribbon border. Skirt is torn at waistband.Blue ribbon on black cap, cream-colored apron. Brown hair. Cracked paint on legs.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.16
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Doll
Name/Title
Doll
Lexicon
Clothing
Clothing Description
White cap, black/white checkered shirt, tweed pants, black shoes
Clothing Type
Original
Description
Male chimney sweep doll, painted to appear covered in soot. He is wearing a cloth around his head, a blue-and-white checkered shirt, red tie or cravat, pants with buttons representing knee pads, and black shoes. He has a ladder strapped onto his back. He is accompanied by a box impressed and painted to look like a chimney, a scale, and a pot. A small square piece of paper is attached to the front that reads, "A ceux qui me possédent j'apporte le bonheur".
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Hair
Color
Yellow
Type
Molded
Relationships
Related Events
World War II
Event
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Made/Created
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.17a-b
Context
Given to the State of Vermont by the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Doll
Name/Title
Doll
Lexicon
Description
Doll in lilac skirt with black robbon border, with white apron and blouse, black velvet cap, red hairs, eyes that open, paint discolored and cracked on arms and legs.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.18
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Doll
Name/Title
Doll
Lexicon
Description
Doll in lilac skirt with black ribbon border, white apron and blouse, black velvet hat edged with lilac ribbon, tied with white ribbon, blond hair, eyes that open, cracked paint on face, arms and legs.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.19
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Doll
Name/Title
Doll
Lexicon
Description
Doll in green wool skirt, white apron and blouse, black velvet hat tied with white ribbon, red hair, eyes that open, paint cracked on arms and legs.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.20
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Doll
Name/Title
Doll
Lexicon
Description
Doll in black skirt with blue/green and white patterned blouse, heart button, white headpiece with wire loops, red/brown hair, paint cracked on left arm and legs.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.21
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Doll
Name/Title
Doll
Lexicon
Description
Doll in black skirt with blue/green patterned blouse, heart button, tall white headpiece with wire loops, red hair, black shoes found with doll and bagged.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.22
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Doll
Name/Title
Doll
Lexicon
Description
Doll in black skirt, red print blouse with lace collar and cuffs, white head piece with wire loops, brown hair, some cracked paint.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.23
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Doll
Name/Title
Doll
Lexicon
Description
Doll in black skirt with orange and red print blouse with lace collar and cuffs, white lace and sheer head piece with wire loops, brown hair. Cracked paint.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.24
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Doll
Name/Title
Doll
Lexicon
Description
Doll in black skirt, peach blouse with pearl buttons, one pearl earring, white head piece with wire loops, blond hair, black stockings and black clogs. Some cracked paint.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.25
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Doll
Name/Title
Doll
Lexicon
Description
Doll in purple skirt with black ribbon trim, cream apron and blouse, black velvet cap with light blue ribbon tie, brown hair. Paint cracked on legs.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.26
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Doll
Name/Title
Doll
Lexicon
Description
Doll in blue dress and light blue apron with dark striped border, lace cuffs, cross at neck, pink ribbon at waist, brown hair which falls off the head, small black cap, moveable arms.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.27
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Doll
Name/Title
Doll
Lexicon
Description
Doll in dark gray skirt with beige trim near hem, cream apron, white blouse, beige velvet hat with lilac ribbon tie, blond hair, cracked paint on face.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.28
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Doll
Name/Title
Doll
Lexicon
Description
Doll in celery green skirt with darker green ribbon trim hear hem, white apron and blouse, black cap and plaid green ribbon tie, red hair, chipped nose and cracked paint on legs.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.29
Doll
Name/Title
Doll
Lexicon
Description
Doll in celery green skirt with dark green ribbon border, cream apron and blouse, black velvet cap tied with white ribbon, brown hair, paint chipped and cracked on legs.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.30
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Doll
Name/Title
Doll
Lexicon
Description
Doll in navy skirt with embroidered flowered ribbon border, yellow apron, white blouse, yellow ribbons and trim on black cap, brown hair, paint cracked on arms and legs.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.31
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Doll
Name/Title
Doll
Lexicon
Description
Doll in lavender skirt with black ribbon border, gray apron and white blouse, black cap with lavender ribbon tie, black hair, cracked pain on one arm and back of neck.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.32
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Doll
Name/Title
Doll
Lexicon
Description
Doll in dark blue skirt with lighter blue trim near hem, yellow apron, white blouse, black cap tied with orange ribbon, brown hair, chipped paint on arms and legs.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.33
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Doll
Name/Title
Doll
Lexicon
Description
Two nearly identical dolls both wearing black skirts, peach blouses, high white hats with lace, black stockings and clogs. Both has blond hair. Doll a has blue earrings and buttons. Doll b has gray earrings, one button and lace down the front of her blouse.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.34a-b
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Doll
Name/Title
Doll
Lexicon
Description
Doll in black skirt with white blouse with blue lines and flowers, lace cuffs, white lace hat with wire loops, dark brown hair, two black clogs, cracked paint on legs.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.35
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Doll
Name/Title
Doll
Lexicon
Description
Doll in black skirt, pale blue flowered blouse, tall white lace hat with wire loops, two black clogs, brown hair.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.36
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Doll
Name/Title
Doll
Lexicon
Description
Doll in black skirt and white blouse with green dots, tall white lace hat with wire loops, black stocking and one black clog, pale blond hair, chipped paint on hand.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.37
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Doll
Name/Title
Doll
Lexicon
Description
Doll in black skirt and blue and white striped blouse, tall white lace hat with wire loops, two black clogs, and brown hair. The doll's skin, socks, and facial features are painted.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.38
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Doll
Name/Title
Doll
Lexicon
Description
Doll in lavender skirt with black ribbon trim, gray apron, white blouse, black had tied with lavender ribbon, red hair, damage to the back of one arm, paints cracked on arms and legs.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.39
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Doll
Name/Title
Doll
Lexicon
Description
Doll in lilac skirt with with ribbon trim, cream apron, white blouse with stain on back of one sleeve, black decorated cap with lilac ribbon ties, red hair, two black clogs, discolored paint.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.40
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Doll
Name/Title
Doll
Lexicon
Description
Doll in red print skirt with brown and gold trim, pine lace blouse with blue sheer scarf and blue check apron, white lace hat with red ribbon, white hair, brown clogs, red/pink net stockings.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.41
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Doll
Name/Title
Doll
Lexicon
Description
Ornate doll in navy blue wool skirt with three rows of silver ribbon trim. Top has puffy blue wood sleeves with silver ribbons bands and lace cuffs. Sleeves attach to white satin with red and blue bouquets. The same satin print is used for the apron, which has a wide band of silver trim with large red/orange flowers. There is a wide sheer white dollar, red ties on a red cap trimmed with silver ribbon. Long ribbon streams in a red/white and blue print fall from the back of the hat. The doll has brown hair, eyes that open, teeth and legs that bend at the knees. The lower part of the legs has chipped paint.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.42
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Doll
Name/Title
Doll
Lexicon
Clothing
Clothing Description
Black dress, red apron, red fichu, black shoes, gold cross necklace, black and gold headpiece
Clothing Type
Original
Description
Female doll with brown hair, a soft body, and painted facial features. She is wearing a cap that extends to three point around her face, a black dress with a white bodice insert, and matching apron and fichu in red calico sprigged with white. A gold cross hangs around her neck. She has black shoes.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Hair
Color
Brown
Relationships
Related Events
World War II
Event
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Made/Created
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.17d
Context
Given to the State of Vermont by the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Doll Cradle
Name/Title
Doll Cradle
Lexicon
Description
Miniature wooden cradle with one rocker broken off. It has a dark finish, spindle and scalloped top and carved flowers on the sides and ends.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.70
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Doll Shoes
Name/Title
Doll Shoes
Lexicon
Description
Two pairs of white, high-heeled doll shoes topped with white, fluffy feathers and edged in silver.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Cardboard, Feather
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.61
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Drawing
Name/Title
Drawing
Lexicon
Description
Print of an etching of a tower, signed by L. Chesnay.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.199
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Drawing
Name/Title
Drawing
Lexicon
Description
Printing of an etching of a barge with a bridge in the background. Signed, but Artist's signature difficult to decipher. With a label that says objects of art and fantasy, Galerie D'Expoistion, Marseille.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.200
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Drawing
Name/Title
Drawing
Lexicon
Description
Four pencil sketches by children at the College Moderne et Technique in Montceau Les-Mines, France, plus a letter and envelop from R. Dubreuil at the college to the direction of a French Red Cross center.
a. A sketch of a cactus in a pot by Rene Guinet.
b. A sketch of a chair, some jettisoned clothes and a briefcase by Jacques Braunstein.
c. A sketch of a teapot atop two books by Bernadette Ninlias.
d. A sketch of a heron by Daniel Pernette.
a. A sketch of a cactus in a pot by Rene Guinet.
b. A sketch of a chair, some jettisoned clothes and a briefcase by Jacques Braunstein.
c. A sketch of a teapot atop two books by Bernadette Ninlias.
d. A sketch of a heron by Daniel Pernette.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.206a-d
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Dress
Name/Title
Dress
Lexicon
Description
Handsewn, light blue doll dress, sleeveless with white ric-rack on the neck, armholes and hem. Three white buttons on the back.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Materials
Material
Cloth
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.57
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Envelopes
Name/Title
Envelopes
Lexicon
Description
There are 25 used envelops with stamps from African countries, most from Congo. Many are addressed to Jean Mosinski, who also sent a card with his name and best regards. There was a large envelop found with the stamped envelops that said "Pour un Philatelitte" or stamp collector.
There are also two see-through envelops containing never used stamps. Six show a man in a uniform and give his name as General LeClerc. In another envelop are three stamps with a winged figure declaring "Pour le salut public OUI." I added two stamps that fell out from among the envelops and have never been used. They show a girl and say "Tuberculose."
There are also two see-through envelops containing never used stamps. Six show a man in a uniform and give his name as General LeClerc. In another envelop are three stamps with a winged figure declaring "Pour le salut public OUI." I added two stamps that fell out from among the envelops and have never been used. They show a girl and say "Tuberculose."
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Paper
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.225
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Exode des paysans devant l'ennemi
Interpretative Labels
Label
Exode des paysans devant l'ennemi, 1940
Joseph Pinchon (1871-1953)
Paris, France
Oil on board
Gift of State of Vermont, 1964.63.182
Joseph Pinchon was born in Amiens, France, the second of eight children. He studied in Paris, and began working as an illustrator for children's magazines. In 1905, he created the character Becassine, and became one of the earliest and best artists developing a new style of illustration that would be called, in French, "bandes dessinees" (In America, we would call them comics, but their cultural role in France is very different). He continued to work as a prolific illustrator and artist for the rest of his life, with occasional forays into different art forms. In addition to the oil painting you see here, Pinchon also served briefly as the costume director for the Opera Garnier in Paris.
Name/Title
Exode des paysans devant l'ennemi
Type of Painting
Lexicon
Description
Painting on cardboard or paint board of refugees traveling in two wagons pulled by horses. People are piled onto the wagons with goods. A dog walks beside the wagon. There is a large tree and a house in the background. The work is signed in the left hand corner: Emile Joseph Porphyre Pinchon.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Events
World War II
Event
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Artwork Details
Medium
Oil
Made/Created
Artist Information
Pinchon, Joseph P. (1871-1953)
Artist
Date made
circa 1940
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.182
Context
Given to the State of Vermont by the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Fan
Name/Title
Fan
Description
White satin fan with painted flowers on one side, shimmering pink and cream shell underneath. Fan gatheres at a gold-colored ring and has a large white and gold tassle that is tangled. Came in a white puffy satin-topped cardboard box with braid ric-rack loose on one corner.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Silk, Shell, Metal, Cardboard
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.71
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Fan
Name/Title
Fan
Description
Black and olive green fan with sparkly gold and green sequins. Scene in the middle of the fan is of a lady and a gentleman. Brown plastic at the bottom of the fan.
Together with a worn, offwhite case for the fan.
Together with a worn, offwhite case for the fan.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Materials
Material
Paper, Leather, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.128
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Ferdinand Foch
Name/Title
Ferdinand Foch
Lexicon
Description
Painting of a mustached man in an official looking hat and blue jacket. In a wooden frame. Signed by A Ehkirch 1918. A sticker on the back says it is a portrait of "Foch." Ferdinand Foch was the commander of Allied Forces at the end of World War I.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.176
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Figurine
Name/Title
Figurine
Description
Two carved novelty items in a yellowish/orange stone. One is a resting lion on a platform with a white mark on its head. The other is a small decorative dish with a stem and four drilled holes on top. The purpose of the holes is unclear.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Stone
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.136a-b
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Figurine
Name/Title
Figurine
Lexicon
Description
Tiny metal figurine of a woman with a sword held across her chest.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.150
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Germany is on Fire
Name/Title
Germany is on Fire
Lexicon
Description
Large oil painting of Adolf Hitler and a gorilla in smoke above flames. Matted in green, which contrasts sharply with dominant orange of the burning scene. The work is signed, but it is hard to read. On the back it says the artist is Jean Perret of Cannes. There is also a message about the message of the painting in French and English. The English isn't clear, but says Germany is on fire and hatred is spreading in the world.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.183
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Glove Box
Name/Title
Glove Box
Lexicon
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.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Wood, Silk
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.76
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Hand Mirror
Name/Title
Hand Mirror
Lexicon
Description
Hand-held mirror with writing in gold on the bottom that says "French Gratitude Train 1948." The back of the mirror is covered in a green fuzzy material.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Glass, Cotton, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.131
Handkerchief
Name/Title
Handkerchief
Lexicon
Description
A handkerchief of off-white linen with embroidered flower design in off-white. The initials R and M are embroidered in one corner.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.105
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Handkerchief
Name/Title
Handkerchief
Lexicon
Description
A silk scarf with a red edge, and two men's portraits in the top half with a ship and crown insignia. The words "Republique Francaise" is in the middle. Also on the scarf are declarations of senators and deputies. The scarf says it is a souvenir of the election of 1877.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Silk
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.106
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Handkerchief Case
Name/Title
Handkerchief Case
Lexicon
Description
Pink, satin-covered, rectangular box with three puffy sections on the lid edged with tiny gold cord. Two sections are painted with flowers and the middle has a cherbourg crest. The inside is also padded and the top edge has white lace trim. A card with the box reads, "With compliments from Rene Dubreail, director du college moderne technique, who would be glad to start a correspondence intercourse between his pupils and yours."
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Silk, Lace, Cardboard
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.59
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Handkerchiefs
Name/Title
Handkerchiefs
Lexicon
Description
White, blue and peach-colored handkerchiefs edged in blue and red with painted or embroidered pictures, attached to cards by ribbons that run diagonally across the corners. The cards are pink, white, blue or green and say thank you from Manche en Normandie, France, Communaute des Soeurs de la Charite de Jesus et Marie. Some cards also say, "Thank you very much American friends."
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Cloth, Cardboard, Ribbon
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.51
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Hat
Name/Title
Hat
Lexicon
Description
Straw woven circle, perhaps a hat, with embroidered shafts of wheat.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Straw
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.151
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Illuminated Manuscript
Name/Title
Illuminated Manuscript
Lexicon
Description
Framed page depicting the crucifixion from a 15th century book of hours. Page in between glass in a wooden frame.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.138
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Lace Fragment
Name/Title
Lace Fragment
Description
A length of lace with one scalloped edge. One section of the scalloped edge is ripped. Ends are cut, but not finished.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Lace
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.118
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Landscape
Name/Title
Landscape
Lexicon
Description
Painting of a farm scene in a wooden, silvertone frame. Words on picture say "Bullion 1942."
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.187
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Landscape
Name/Title
Landscape
Lexicon
Description
Oil painting of a rural scene in a silvertone, wooden frame and a white mat. Initialed "GM."
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.189
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Landscape
Name/Title
Landscape
Lexicon
Description
Unframed oil painting of a mountain, houses and a field, signed by Emile Lombard.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.191
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Landscape
Name/Title
Landscape
Lexicon
Description
Oil painting of a woodsy scene in fall with a pond or stream in the foreground. Artist is A Dumas of Bordeaux. It is framed in gold and cream and the finish is chipped.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.203
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Le Cabinet de Travail de Gen. de la Lafayette
Name/Title
Le Cabinet de Travail de Gen. de la Lafayette
Lexicon
Description
Photograph of an office scene -- desk, chairs, bust -- from the Musee de la Armee. It is listed as the "Le Cabinet de Travail de Gen. de la Lafayette," meaning the office of Gen. LaFayette.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.196
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Letter Opener
Interpretative Labels
Label
Paper knife - souvenir of the Great War, 1914-1918
Shaft made from a German cartridge
blade made from a French bullet
ornaments British buttons
Made by a French soldier in 1915 on the French-German front at the Somme. Offered by M. Willaceque Felicien, Perpignan (Eastern Pyrenees)
Name/Title
Letter Opener
Description
Brass tool that could be a letter opener or a butter knife. Has insignia on the top of the handle and on the sides. The insignia features a lion on the lift, a unicorn on the right, a crown with another unidentifiable animal on top, a seal in the middle with unreadable lettering and two banners at the bottom, also with unreadable lettering. Smaller versions of the insignia on top adorn the sides of the handle.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Brass
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.46
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Madame Decarne
Name/Title
Madame Decarne
Lexicon
Description
Picture of a woman with a serious expression wearing a cap and green dress. In the top left corner is a dragon crest with the word "Dauphine" in it. On the back a card says, "Madame Decarne, 161 route de Douce" and more that is illegible.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.65
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Magazine
Name/Title
Magazine
Lexicon
Description
Geologic and mining history of the region where the College Moderne and Technique de Montceau Les Mines is located, written by students. Title is "Le Bassin Minier Des Houileres de Blanzy." A director's handwritten note inside says it was written and printed by the students.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Paper
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.207
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Magazine
Name/Title
Magazine
Lexicon
Description
"Allo Speciale" is the name of a mimeographed journal by and for students at the College Moderne et Technique in Montceau Les Mines, France. It is six pages long with various unsigned articles. It was the first such newspaper published by the students and came out in December, 1948.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Paper
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.208
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Makhila
Name/Title
Makhila
Lexicon
Description
"A makhila of Pays-Basque for a child" which came in Vermont's Merci Train car. A 21- inch tall cane sent by Bernard Dufourg, Chalet Le Grillon, Rue Fontaine Marron, Bairritz- Basses Pryrenees. Cane is short with decorative wood stem, metal tip and decorative fittings at the top and bottom, a leather strap and a bone pommel at the top.
Small walking stick (makhila). The top is fitted with a bone bommel. The shaft is formed from a branch that was decoratively notched while living. The tip is fitted with a metal point. And attached card reads, "A Makhila of Pays-Basque for a child / From: Bernard Dufourg / Chalet Le Grillon / Rue Fontaine Marron / Biarritz-Basses Pyrenees."
Small walking stick (makhila). The top is fitted with a bone bommel. The shaft is formed from a branch that was decoratively notched while living. The tip is fitted with a metal point. And attached card reads, "A Makhila of Pays-Basque for a child / From: Bernard Dufourg / Chalet Le Grillon / Rue Fontaine Marron / Biarritz-Basses Pyrenees."
Acquisition
Accession
1949.4
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
,
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Bone, Metal, Leather
Entry/Object ID
1949.4.4
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Map
Name/Title
Map
Lexicon
Description
A piece of a large map detailing roads, forests, towns and villages for La Ferte Bernard in France.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Paper
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.193
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Marionette
Name/Title
Marionette
Lexicon
Description
Wooden marionette of a man with an astonished expression, loose clothing and big buttons on the jacket. It is out a quarter of an inch thick. This and five other marionettes are from "La Maison St. Joseph Hospice De Viellards."
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Wood, String
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.153
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Marionette
Name/Title
Marionette
Lexicon
Description
Smiling man marionette with tri-corner hat, shaggy hair, a corsage, short blue jacket, striped vest, suspenders, striped pants and stockings.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Wood, String
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.154
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Marionette
Name/Title
Marionette
Lexicon
Description
Facily dressed man with alaborate hat with pumes, tall collar, orange jacket with gree, gold and black decoration, green, gray and yellow knee-length pans, heeled shoes with flowers. the legs have detached and the stick he was holding in his right hand has broken.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Wood, String
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.155
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Marionette
Name/Title
Marionette
Lexicon
Description
Woman in lacy cap with flower bow, curly hair peaking out of cap, glasses, loop earrings, necklace, fan in one hand, rose at the top of bodice, lace collar. Top is orange and green and blue. The skirt, which is knee-length, is gray with green and beige trim and a big orange bow. Her heeled shoes have flower decorations on top.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.156
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Marionette
Name/Title
Marionette
Lexicon
Description
Man in military black hat and red uniform-like jacket over a fancy vest, gray knickers with leaf design, and red stockings.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Wood, String
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.157
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Marionette
Name/Title
Marionette
Lexicon
Description
Young woman, yellow hat with roses in hair, hour-glass figure with exposed shoulders, four bows on bodice, short sleeves and left hand is broken off. Top of skirts is puffy and red, green underskirt to the knees and a white apron.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Wood, String
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.158
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Match Holder
Name/Title
Match Holder
Lexicon
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.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Tin
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.168
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Napkin Holders
Name/Title
Napkin Holders
Lexicon
Description
Sky blue napkin holders -- cloth envelops decorated with decorated foldover tops in which one would put a napkin for reuse. The holders are edged in royal blue thread and the tops are decorated with embroidered animals in scenes. Seven also have embroidered writing. A card says, "Elian Choraval" on one side and "Manche-Normandie France" on the other.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Cloth
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.50
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Needlework Basket
Name/Title
Needlework Basket
Lexicon
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.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Paper, Leather
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.126
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Outfit
Name/Title
Outfit
Description
Pink knit baby doll outfit that includes a cap with ribbon ties and white yarn design, a sweater with a ribbon tie at the neck and the white design on the sleeves and lower part of the sweater, a plain pink onsie with bib top and straps that attach with buttons, two thumbless mitts with drawstrings and the white design, and two booties with drawstrings and white design at ankles. The note says "M8", "Un bebe bretonet son trousseau costum plougastel" and then something undetermined in parentheses.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Materials
Material
Yarn, Buttons, Ribbon
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.58
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Paper Money
Name/Title
Paper Money
Description
This is a collection of currency from the French revolution. These Assignat notes of the French Revolution were issued from 1790 - 1796.
They are printed only on one side. There are two square 15-sol notes, three small rectangular 25-sol notes and one larger 25-sol note.
There is an envelop with this money saying they come come a person in Paris. The name might be Madame Vignat, the same person who sent a Confederate bill.
They are printed only on one side. There are two square 15-sol notes, three small rectangular 25-sol notes and one larger 25-sol note.
There is an envelop with this money saying they come come a person in Paris. The name might be Madame Vignat, the same person who sent a Confederate bill.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Paper
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.222
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Paper Money
Name/Title
Paper Money
Description
A 50-livres assignat. The Assignat notes of the French Revolution were issued from 1790 - 1796.
It is accompanied by a note and envelop. The note is from Alesandre Romond of Paris. It appears to talk about the historic friendship between France and the United States.
It is accompanied by a note and envelop. The note is from Alesandre Romond of Paris. It appears to talk about the historic friendship between France and the United States.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Paper
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.223
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Paper Money
Name/Title
Paper Money
Description
The Assignat notes of the French Revolution were issued from 1790 - 1796. These are printed on only one side. There is a long note and envelop with the money from a man from Paris. He says thanks for the friendship train that the U.S. sent over earlier.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Paper
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.224
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Paperweight
Name/Title
Paperweight
Lexicon
Description
Ornate brass clog with turned up pointed toe.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Brass
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.144
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Patch
Name/Title
Patch
Description
Twenty-two patches stuck to tag board. They represent regions, towns and sports in France.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Cloth
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.49
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Patch
Name/Title
Patch
Description
Navy blue patch with the word "Cherbourg" on a 5 by 5 thank-you card from the Communaute des Souers de la Charite de Jesus et Marie. The patch has four crowns atop a shield featuring three golden dots and four stars on a white band.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Cloth, Cardboard, Ribbon
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.52
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Patch
Name/Title
Patch
Description
A blue cloth on which is printed/painted an insignia for the town of Cherbourg. It includes a crest with a row of black stars on a white stripe in the middle and three yellow circles, one below the stars and two above. Over the crest is the name of the town in white letters and there a row of yellow and red brick towers of alternating heights. This cloth patch apparently came in an envelop with the following words typed on the outside: "A nos amis d'Amerique, Tous mes bons souhaits les plus sinceres."
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Cloth
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.211
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Pencil Box
Name/Title
Pencil Box
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
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.79
Pencil Box
Name/Title
Pencil Box
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.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.80
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Pencil Box
Name/Title
Pencil Box
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.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.81
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Pencil Box
Name/Title
Pencil Box
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.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.82
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Pencil Box
Name/Title
Pencil Box
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.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.83
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Pencil Box
Name/Title
Pencil Box
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.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.84
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Pencil Box
Name/Title
Pencil Box
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.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.85
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Photograph
Name/Title
Photograph
Lexicon
Description
Wooden frameed photograph of a woman in a traditional costume. Woman has a white lace hat, white lace collar, black sleeves, fancy trim and lace at the neck, aqua apron. The frame made to stand on a surface and has a cardboard back and support.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Wood, Glass, Cardboard, Paper
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.132
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Pillowcase
Name/Title
Pillowcase
Lexicon
Description
Linen lace pillowcase, oval in shape, buttons in back.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Lace
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.117
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Pin
Name/Title
Pin
Description
Fifty-two identical metal pins featuring a crown, two overlapping hearts and a fleur d lis in the center. There is a pin on the back.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.43a-zz
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Plaque
Name/Title
Plaque
Lexicon
Description
Turned wooden plaque with carved silhouettes of a man and a woman. The wooman is shown in a traditional headdress, and the man is shown in a jacket and wide-brimmed hat. The word or name 'May' is etched near the faces.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Events
World War II
Event
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Made/Created
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.170
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Plaque
Name/Title
Plaque
Lexicon
Description
A carved and wood-burned plaque showing two Tudor-style country houses within rolling hills.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Events
World War II
Event
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Made/Created
Artist Information
Hauld, L.
Artist
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.173
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Plate
Name/Title
Plate
Description
Grey plate with black, green, blue and orange scalloped design around the outer edge. In the center is a male figure and a grape vine.
Above the figure is the word "autumne" and below is the name "Charle Prioux" and the date, "1803."
Above the figure is the word "autumne" and below is the name "Charle Prioux" and the date, "1803."
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Ceramic
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.130
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Pocket Knives
Name/Title
Pocket Knives
Lexicon
Description
Four jack knives with dark shell casings and five tools including cork screws.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Metal, Shell
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.45a-d
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Portrait
Name/Title
Portrait
Lexicon
Description
A dark wooden tray with glass over a painting of a woman in a Breton costume. The Merci Train tag is glued to the glass in the lower right corner. The tag describes the object as "un plateau breton" from a town whose name isn't readable but begins with Q.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.204
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Postcard
Name/Title
Postcard
Lexicon
Description
Cardboard cutout of France with a child's photo in the center plus other magazine pictures of people in costumes. Red, white and blue yarn stiched around child's photo. One the back are the words, " Souvenir d'une petite fille de France." An envelop with the map says it is for a young American girl. It came from Paris.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Wood, Paper, Cardboard, Yarn
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.195
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Postcard
Name/Title
Postcard
Lexicon
Description
These 11 postcards are of paintings. Many say Salon de Paris. The description on the backs, on the edge of the area set aside for writing a message, is written in several languages, including English.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Paper
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.214
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Postcard
Name/Title
Postcard
Lexicon
Description
Postcard of angels in trees entitled "Serenity."
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Paper
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.215
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Postcard
Name/Title
Postcard
Lexicon
Description
A postcard showing two girls with the taller handing a doll to the younger. The only colors on the card are blue and yellow. The title at the top says, "Ligue Franternelle Des Enfants De France." There is poem on the bottom.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Paper
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.216
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Postcard
Name/Title
Postcard
Lexicon
Description
A postcard cut into an oval shape showing a young woman with long dark hair, a pink blouse and gray skirt with pink roses on her lap and one in her hand.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Paper
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.217
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Poster
Name/Title
Poster
Lexicon
Description
A black and white poster that explains the history of the name "America" from a publication from April 25, 1507. One side has a copy of the early document and the other side has an English translation. The poster came from the mayor of Saint-die-Vosges, France.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Paper
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.198
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Potholder
Name/Title
Potholder
Lexicon
Description
Flowered potholder, with red, green and violet flowers on a cream background. Store tag still attached. Backside is plain green.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.127
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Prayer Card
Name/Title
Prayer Card
Lexicon
Description
This collection of items includes a family photograph with a note on the back saying it was taken at the first communion of Jean-Loup. A boy in the photo has a white ribbon tied on the sleeve of his jacket, a white handkerchief in his breast pocket and white gloves. He is pictured with two other children and seven adults all dressed in finery.
There are three prayer cards.
One shows a priest and has what is said to be a snip from a piece of material that he touched. Another show three people praying and has a message of friendship handwritten on the back from Marie Louise and Emile Lagache.
A third shows Jesus giving someone communion. Handwritten on the back is the name of the boy in the picture at his first communion.
The envelop has a note that says, "A nos chers amis d'Amerique" (To my dear American friends).
The sheet says it is "pour le Jubile D'or Sacerdotal de Monsieur le Chanoine Georges Desbrosses." It appears to be a poem written by Marie-Louise Lagache.
There are three prayer cards.
One shows a priest and has what is said to be a snip from a piece of material that he touched. Another show three people praying and has a message of friendship handwritten on the back from Marie Louise and Emile Lagache.
A third shows Jesus giving someone communion. Handwritten on the back is the name of the boy in the picture at his first communion.
The envelop has a note that says, "A nos chers amis d'Amerique" (To my dear American friends).
The sheet says it is "pour le Jubile D'or Sacerdotal de Monsieur le Chanoine Georges Desbrosses." It appears to be a poem written by Marie-Louise Lagache.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Paper, Paper
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.218
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Prix d'Honneur
Name/Title
Prix d'Honneur
Lexicon
Description
A metal statue of a man carrying his coat slung over his shoulder. He is wearing a vest, pants that are rolled up, clogs and a hat. Something is missing from his right hand. He is carrying an unidentifield opject in his left hand. An inscription at the base sayd, "Prix d'honneur offert par ministre de agriculture."
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Artwork Details
Medium
Metal
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.75
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Relic, Historic
Name/Title
Relic, Historic
Lexicon
Description
Reportedly a piece of the Arc de Triomphe that was blasted off when the Germans tried to destroy that monument during World War II. It is piece of concrete with a gray/white outer layer slightly different in composition from what is inside. An accompanying note (c) written on graphing paper says in French that the fragment was blown off on May 8, 1944. The chunk came in a blue box (b).
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Concrete
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.74
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Ribbon
Name/Title
Ribbon
Description
A teal blue strip of silk fabric that is dyed darker on the edges and paler in the middle. Rough cut on the ends.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Silk
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.116
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Ring
Name/Title
Ring
Description
Pewter ring with flat top and vine scroll design.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Materials
Material
Pewter
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.148
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Roses at Christmas
Name/Title
Roses at Christmas
Lexicon
Description
Unframed, oil painting of "Roses at Christmas," flowers in a glass vase on a table. Signed in lower right corner but name is difficult to decipher.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.192
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Seascape
Name/Title
Seascape
Lexicon
Description
Oil painting of ocean scene, large white mat, in a silvertone, wooden frame.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.188
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Seascape
Name/Title
Seascape
Lexicon
Description
Oil painting of a sailboat on the short of a dark sea, in a white mat and a wooden, silvertone frame. Initialed "GM."
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.190
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Seascape
Name/Title
Seascape
Lexicon
Description
Oil painting on wood of sailboats with a church on a hill in the background. card on the back said Moullot, objects d'art et de fantasie, gallery, Marseille. Frame is gold, ornate and chipped.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.202
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Serving Tray
Name/Title
Serving Tray
Lexicon
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.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.72
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Sewing Machine
Name/Title
Sewing Machine
Description
A toy metal sewing machine with a red fabric swatch under the foot and a spool of green thread on top. There is an attachment to secure the machine to a table plus two empty spools and an orange thimble.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Metal, Fabric, Wood, Plastic
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.78
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Shelf
Name/Title
Shelf
Lexicon
Description
A wooden shelf with metal bracket braces so it could be attached to a wall. A label glued to the back says it was made by a 12-year-old at the College Moderne et Technique.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.137
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Shell
Name/Title
Shell
Lexicon
Description
Twenty sea shells and two stones with the bag they were found in. A note on the bag reads, " the things which are in this (bag) come from "La Bretagne" in France." Printed in blue on the bag are the words, "Produit de Choix."
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Shell, Stone
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.44
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Shirt
Name/Title
Shirt
Lexicon
Clothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
Shirt
Textile Details
Linen
Cotton
Material
Running Stitch
Description
Shirt with a body of heavy white linen and sleeves of white cotton. The shirt is cut into an A-line. The neck splits at the center front to about 3 inches below the bottom of the armscye. The neckline secures closed with two cotton ties. The proper right side of the neck opening is marked in red thread with the letters "C L". The sleeves are cut very full an end in draw strings near the wearer's elbows.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Events
World War II
Event
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Made/Created
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.114
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Silhouette
Name/Title
Silhouette
Lexicon
Description
Five felt silhouettes of girls carrying baskets. Four are dressed in black, one in red. All have brown hair showing beneath decorated bonnets. All are attached to note cards. Three have handwritten notes that state, "Thank you very much to our American friends." There are blue and red decorations on the cares. A note says these items are from Communaute de Seurs de la Charite de Jesus et Marie, 7 rue de la Bucaille, Cherbourg.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Wool, Paper
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.48a-e
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Souvenir Card
Name/Title
Souvenir Card
Lexicon
Description
A bright yellow circle with the picture of a black boy shining shoes. A second piece of cardboard is attached on the back and moves, allowing different letters to appear through cutouts on the top edge of the circle and two different speech lines to appear in a speech bubble by the boy. One line says in French that the boy is called Amadou and the other line says he is at your service. One set of letters at the top spell "CITRAGE" and the others spell "AUFRA."
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Materials
Material
Paper, Cardboard
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.212
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Spinning Wheels
Name/Title
Spinning Wheels
Description
Two wooden spinning wheels with thread. the word "Cherbourg" is written on theme. Card with them says "Rouet, Lycee Victor-Grignard, Cherbourg." Rouet means spinning wheels in French.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.145
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Still Life
Name/Title
Still Life
Lexicon
Description
Unframed oil painting of geraniums by E. Lombard.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.197
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Table Runner
Name/Title
Table Runner
Lexicon
Description
A table scarf with a two-tone blue embroidered design on natural white linen with a blue thread border. Sticker on the table scarf that is fold with green center and the words, "Fait Main," which means hand-made.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Linen, Floss, Embroidery
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.103
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Table Runner
Name/Title
Table Runner
Lexicon
Description
A table scarf with a three-color (red, yellow and green) embroidered design on natural white linen with a red thread border. Sticker on the table scarf that is fold with green center and the words, "Fait Main," which means hand-made.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Linen, Floss, Embroidery
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.104
Thimble
Name/Title
Thimble
Lexicon
Description
Thimble in a crocheted, red, white and blue hat from the Communaute des Soeurs de la Charite de Jesus et Marie.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Metal, Yarn
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.53
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Toy Car
Name/Title
Toy Car
Description
Two metal convertible roadsters, each with two rows of red seats. Car a is green and car b is blue.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.69
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Toy Car
Name/Title
Toy Car
Description
A windup metal toy Renault car, with rubber ties, a hole for a key, a switch to turn the front wheels, a painted license plate that says "Renault" and another diamond emblem on the back right that reads "4CV." This one is navy with white outline and has a key.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Metal, Rubber
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.86
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Toy Car
Name/Title
Toy Car
Description
A windup metal toy Renault car, with rubber ties, a hole for a key, a switch to turn the front wheels, a painted license plate that says "Renault" and another diamond emblem on the back right that reads "4CV." This one is red with white outline and has a key.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Metal, Rubber
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.87
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Toy Car
Name/Title
Toy Car
Description
A windup metal toy Renault car, with rubber ties, a hole for a key, a switch to turn the front wheels, a painted license plate that says "Renault" and another diamond emblem on the back right that reads "4CV." This one is green with white outline and has a key. The switch has fallen out.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Metal, Rubber
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.88
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Toy Car
Name/Title
Toy Car
Description
A windup metal toy Renault car, with rubber ties, a hole for a key, a switch to turn the front wheels, a painted license plate that says "Renault" and another diamond emblem on the back right that reads "4CV." This one is blue with white outline and doesn't have a key.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Metal, Rubber
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.89
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Toy Car
Name/Title
Toy Car
Description
A windup metal toy Renault car, with rubber ties, a hole for a key, a switch to turn the front wheels, a painted license plate that says "Renault" and another diamond emblem on the back right that reads "4CV." This one is yellow with blue outline and has a key.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Metal, Rubber
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.90
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Toy Car
Name/Title
Toy Car
Description
A windup metal toy Renault car, with rubber ties, a hole for a key, a switch to turn the front wheels, a painted license plate that says "Renault" and another diamond emblem on the back right that reads "4CV." This one is navy with white outline and has a key.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Metal, Rubber
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.91
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Toy Car
Name/Title
Toy Car
Description
A windup metal toy Renault car, with rubber ties, a hole for a key, a switch to turn the front wheels, a painted license plate that says "Renault" and another diamond emblem on the back right that reads "4CV." This one is yellow with blue outline and has a key.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Metal, Rubber
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.92
Toy Car
Name/Title
Toy Car
Description
A windup metal toy Renault car, with rubber ties, a hole for a key, a switch to turn the front wheels, a painted license plate that says "Renault" and another diamond emblem on the back right that reads "4CV." This one is red with white outline and doesn't have a key.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Metal, Rubber
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.93
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Toy Car
Name/Title
Toy Car
Description
A windup metal toy Renault car, with rubber ties, a hole for a key, a switch to turn the front wheels, a painted license plate that says "Renault" and another diamond emblem on the back right that reads "4CV." This one is blue with white outline and has a key.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Metal, Rubber
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.94
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Toy Car
Name/Title
Toy Car
Description
A windup metal toy Renault car, with rubber ties, a hole for a key, a switch to turn the front wheels, a painted license plate that says "Renault" and another diamond emblem on the back right that reads "4CV." This one is red with white outline and has a key.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Metal, Rubber
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.95
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Toy Car
Name/Title
Toy Car
Description
A windup metal toy Renault car, with rubber ties, a hole for a key, a switch to turn the front wheels, a painted licence plate that says "Renault" and another diamond emblem on the back right that reads "4CV." This one is blue with white outline and has a key.
This is one of 17 cars found in 2019. There may have been more. Each came in a small cardboard box and operating instructions, which are pictured in record 1964.63.86.
This is one of 17 cars found in 2019. There may have been more. Each came in a small cardboard box and operating instructions, which are pictured in record 1964.63.86.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Metal, Rubber
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.96
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Toy Car
Name/Title
Toy Car
Description
A windup metal toy Renault car, with rubber ties, a hole for a key, a switch to turn the front wheels, a painted license plate that says "Renault" and another diamond emblem on the back right that reads "4CV." This one is red with white outline and has a key.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Metal, Rubber
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.97
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Toy Car
Name/Title
Toy Car
Description
A windup metal toy Renault car, with rubber ties, a hole for a key, a switch to turn the front wheels, a painted license plate that says "Renault" and another diamond emblem on the back right that reads "4CV." This one is yellow with blue outline and has a key.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Metal, Rubber
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.98
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Toy Car
Name/Title
Toy Car
Description
A windup metal toy Renault car, with rubber ties, a hole for a key, a switch to turn the front wheels, a painted license plate that says "Renault" and another diamond emblem on the back right that reads "4CV." This one is red with white outline and has a key.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Metal, Rubber
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.99
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Toy Car
Name/Title
Toy Car
Description
A windup metal toy Renault car, with rubber ties, a hole for a key, a switch to turn the front wheels, a painted license plate that says "Renault" and another diamond emblem on the back right that reads "4CV." This one is navy with white outline and its key is stuck in the turn hole.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Metal, Rubber
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.100
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Toy Car
Name/Title
Toy Car
Description
A windup metal toy Renault car, with rubber ties, a hole for a key, a switch to turn the front wheels, a painted license plate that says "Renault" and another diamond emblem on the back right that reads "4CV." This one is yellow with blue outline and has a key.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Metal, Rubber
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.101
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Toy Car
Name/Title
Toy Car
Description
A windup metal toy Renault car, with rubber ties, a hole for a key, a switch to turn the front wheels, a painted license plate that says "Renault" and another diamond emblem on the back right that reads "4CV." This one is green with white outline and has a key.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Metal, Rubber
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.102
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Toy Poodle
Name/Title
Toy Poodle
Description
A brown yarn French poodle with a red, white and blue leash and a red tongue.It came in a plastic sylinder with a red, white and blue ribbon handle and a note says it is from the Hotel Carlton in Lyon.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Yarn, Plastic, Ribbon
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.68
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Toy Ship
Name/Title
Toy Ship
Description
A small metal battleship, very heavy. Chipped red, brown and taupe paint.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.66
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Toy Tank
Name/Title
Toy Tank
Description
A tin tank painted in beige and green and brown camoflage pattern. Narrow wheels on tiny rods. One doesn't stay in its hole very well.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Tin
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.67
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Trade Catalog
Name/Title
Trade Catalog
Lexicon
Description
This is a four-page catalog if gifts from Aux Trois Quartiers in Paris. It features canes, hat pines, pens, manicure sets, butter and cheese knives, tea set, umbrellas, purses and inside is a page of toys such as a farm set, a doll, a trains, tops and paints.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Paper
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.209
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Trade Catalog
Name/Title
Trade Catalog
Lexicon
Description
A 32-page catalog of gifts from Aux Trois Quartiers in Paris. The front page features toys for ChristmasInside there are books, chess sets, china and glass items, silver, purses, clocks, fans, desk accessories, picture frames, lamp shades, umbrellas, furniture, lace, tablecloths, furs, gloves, and handkerchiefs.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Paper
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.210
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Tray
Name/Title
Tray
Description
Round wooden tray that has split into three pieces. Made of dark, stained wood. There are four knob feet.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.135
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Trinket Box
Name/Title
Trinket Box
Lexicon
Description
Small, black lacquered box with a silver moon and stars and a silver border on the lid.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.142
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Trinket Box
Name/Title
Trinket Box
Lexicon
Description
Small gray/green dish with a lid covered in white flowers and a handle.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.147
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Trivet
Interpretative Labels
Label
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
Lexicon
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.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Made/Created
Manufacturer
College Moderne et Technique de Montceau-les-Mines
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.64
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.
Umbrella
Name/Title
Umbrella
Lexicon
Description
Red and pink striped umbrella with a carved wooden handle in the shape of a dog's head. Tag indicated the umbrella is from 11-year-old Michele Renault for an young American friend.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Fabric, Wood, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.152
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Vase
Interpretative Labels
Label
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
Vase
Lexicon
Description
Paper mache vase painted blue-gray, silver and gold. The vase has a short body that flares outward in a saucer shape and has a long neck. A card inside the vase says it was made by students at the College Moderne et Technique.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Events
World War II
Event
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Made/Created
Time Period
20th Century
Manufacturer
College Moderne et Technique de Montceau-les-Mines
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Papier-mâché
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.73
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Vase
Name/Title
Vase
Lexicon
Description
Two-handled jug or vase with a brown, cream and yellow scroll design. The design is hand-painted underglaze and features a repeating scroll pattern in yellow with a brown background and accents. the top of the design is accented with repeating triangles, and the base is rimmed with striped. The handles are formed of two rolls of clay twisted together.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Events
World War II
Event
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Made/Created
Time Period
20th Century
Manufacturer
Henriot Quimper
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Porcelain
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.129
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Vase
Name/Title
Vase
Lexicon
Description
Artillery shell turned into a vase with green background painted on and oak leaves. On the bottom the shell says August 1917 and that the shell is 87 percent copper.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Copper, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.133
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Vase
Name/Title
Vase
Lexicon
Description
Box vase or container, perhaps of papier mache, gray/blue background with silver and gold dots. The bottom says it was made by a 12-year-old at the College Moderne et Technique De Montceau Les Mines.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Papier-mâché, Cardboard
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.134
Vase
Name/Title
Vase
Lexicon
Description
Tall black metal vase with copper-colored rim, flowers and church. It is marked on the bottom as being from M.Flour-Paris.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.141
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Vase
Name/Title
Vase
Lexicon
Description
Papier mache vase made by children at the College Moderne et Technique in Montceau Les Mines. Vase has gray background, nubbly surface that is speckled in gold and gold rims and stripe at the base.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Papier-mâché
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.166
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Vase
Name/Title
Vase
Description
Vase made from a World War I artillery shell. It has a pounded design of oak leaves and is partly painted green. On the bottom there is a date -- Sept. 1917. On the outside the word "souvenir" is etched onto a shield.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Brass
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.159
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Vase
Name/Title
Vase
Description
Brown glass vase with gold-painted stripes.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Glass
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.160
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Vase
Name/Title
Vase
Lexicon
Description
A pair of cream and blue floral vases with tags inside that say they are from a girls school.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Ceramic
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.164
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Vase
Name/Title
Vase
Lexicon
Description
Pair of cylindrical vases, wcream with blue rims. Coat of arms with figure in the middle, fruit at the top and fish at the bottom. Opposite sides of the vases are different, with one having a big yellow dragon and the other a fruit and vine design.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Ceramic
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.165
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Vase
Name/Title
Vase
Lexicon
Description
Box-shaped papier mache vase made by children at the College Moderne et Technique in Montceau Les Mines. Vase has a greenish, gray background, nubbly surface and is speckled with gold and silver paint.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Papier-mâché
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.167
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Wallet
Name/Title
Wallet
Lexicon
Description
Hard-sided clutch or wallet. The exterior is made of tortoiseshell and has a small metal plaque engraved with the initials, "RM". The interior is lined with red satin and fans out into four sections. One section can latch closed, using the same central metal bar used to latch the entire wallet closed. A note enclosed in the wallet reads, "Madame Rene Mary".
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Plastic, Metal, Fabric
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.143
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Wallpaper
Name/Title
Wallpaper
Lexicon
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.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Paper
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.201
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Woman
Name/Title
Woman
Lexicon
Description
A carved wooden bust of a woman with a card that says Albert Massias.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.174
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
Young Girl
Name/Title
Young Girl
Lexicon
Description
Large, unframed pastel picture of a young girl with long, blond hair, a lace collar, pink coat standing before a blue background. There is no artist signature. On the back is a stamp that says the work received an honorable mention in a competition.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merci Train
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
France
Country
Europe
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1964.63.181
Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.
