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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Bowl
Name/Title
Bowl
Entry/Object ID
1957.1.76
Description
Redware. Olive green glaze.
Marked in pencil- "Middlebury"
Shallow red-bodied ceramic bowl with an olive green glaze. The word "Middlebury" is written across the bottom in pencil.
Marked in pencil- "Middlebury"
Shallow red-bodied ceramic bowl with an olive green glaze. The word "Middlebury" is written across the bottom in pencil.
Context
Attributed to Middlebury Pottery
Acquisition
Accession
1957.1
Made/Created
Artist Information
Attributed to
Attribution
Manufacturer
Middlebury Pottery
Dimensions
Height
3-1/2 in
Diameter
15 in
Bowl
Name/Title
Bowl
Entry/Object ID
1957.1.82
Description
Redware bowl with an olive green glaze on the interior. The exterior is unglazed.
Acquisition
Accession
1957.1
Crock
Name/Title
Crock
Entry/Object ID
1954.17.19
Description
Unglazed redware crock or pot. The top is slightly wider than the base, and the interior is glazed.
Context
Likely made by Bradford Pottery in Bradford, Vermont
Acquisition
Accession
1954.17
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Bradford Pottery
Dimensions
Height
6-1/2 in
Diameter
7 in
Materials
Material
Ceramic
Crock
Name/Title
Crock
Entry/Object ID
1954.17.5
Description
Redware crock. The vessel has straight sides that flair outward toward the top and a thick, round lip.
Acquisition
Accession
1954.17
Dimensions
Height
6 in
Diameter
9-1/2 in
Materials
Material
Ceramic
Flask
Name/Title
Flask
Entry/Object ID
1953.14.1
Description
Ring-shaped ceramic flask or canteen. The neck at the opening is broken off.
Context
Used during the Revolutionary War by Daniel Squier.
Acquisition
Accession
1953.14
Made/Created
Date made
1780-1800
Dimensions
Diameter
11 in
Materials
Material
Redware
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Squier, Daniel
Person or Organization
Related Events
American Revolutionary War
Event
Jar
Name/Title
Jar
Entry/Object ID
1957.1.28
Description
Large redware jar. The top thirds is decorated with a geometric impressed pattern as well as a hand-painted zig-zag and dot design in black slip. It is covered overall in a clear glaze that does not quite reach the bottom. There are two U-shaped handles on either side of the piece. The piece is impressed with the label, "E. W. Farrar".
Context
Made by E. W. Farrar in Middlebury, Vermont
Acquisition
Accession
1957.1
Made/Created
Manufacturer
E. W. Farrar & Co.
Date made
1825-1830
Dimensions
Height
15-1/2 in
Diameter
13-1/2 in
Materials
Material
Earthenware, Redware
Jar
Name/Title
Jar
Entry/Object ID
2023.18.1
Description
Small redware jar with flared top rim. The jar is decorated with yellow slip in a design of 3-petaled flowers.
Acquisition
Accession
2023.18
Made/Created
Materials
Material
Ceramic
Milk Pan
Name/Title
Milk Pan
Entry/Object ID
1998.27.3
Description
Redware milk pan with an olive interior glaze. The pan has straight, flaring sides, with obvious hand throwing marks.
Acquisition
Accession
1998.27
Made/Created
Dimensions
Depth
4-1/4 in
Diameter
17 in
Materials
Material
Redware
Relationships
Related Places
Pie Pan
Name/Title
Pie Pan
Entry/Object ID
1957.1.77
Description
Redware pie dish. The dish has a flat bottom and shallow sides that flare outward dramatically.
Context
Made in Bradford, Vermont. Owned by Isaac Stears in East Corinth, Vermont.
Acquisition
Accession
1957.1
Made/Created
Time Period
19th Century
Dimensions
Height
1-1/4 in
Diameter
9-1/2 in
Materials
Material
Earthenware
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Stearns, Isaac (1815-1895)
Person or Organization
Related Places
