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Academic Tassel
Name/Title
Academic Tassel
Lexicon
Description
Maroon and navy graduation cap tassel.
Acquisition
Accession
2011.39
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Spaulding High School
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Barre City
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1956
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Nylon
Entry/Object ID
2011.39.9
Context
Issued to a graduate of Spaulding High School in Barre, Vermont
Advertising Sign
Name/Title
Advertising Sign
Lexicon
Description
Portion of an advertising sign printed on thin, undyed cotton. The sign reads, "[illeg] MANURES For DIFFERENT CROPS THE MOST Concentrated Fertilizer Sold FOR SALE BY JOHN V. BROOKS, MONTPELIER, VT." The name and location of the seller is stenciled.
Acquisition
Accession
2021.9
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Brooks, John V.
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Woven Textile Details
Warp
Cotton
Warp Materials
Weave Type
Plain Weave
Weft
Cotton
Weft Materials
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
2021.9.1
Context
Montpelier, VT; we don't have anything referencing this company yet
Afghan
Name/Title
Afghan
Lexicon
Description
Crocheted afghan consisting of 266 multicolored squares with a black border.
Acquisition
Accession
2003.37
Made/Created
Date made
1883-1886
Manufacturer
Goodell, Etta Minerva Angell (1877-1938)
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wool
Entry/Object ID
2003.37
Context
Made by Etta Minerva Angell Goodell of South Woodbury, Vermont. According to family history, she made the afghan when she was a young child, between the ages of 6 and 9 years.
Afghan
Name/Title
Afghan
Lexicon
Description
Child sized pink and white crocheted afghan. It is crocheted in a windowpane pattern of squares, each with a central 4-petaled flower.
Acquisition
Accession
2014.60
Made/Created
Date made
1920-1929
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wool
Entry/Object ID
2014.60.849
Context
Owned by a member of the Breen family of Barre, Vermont
Afghan
Name/Title
Afghan
Lexicon
Description
Knitted Red Cross afghan. The afghan consists of multicolored square blocks, each measuring 4.25" in length and 3" in width. The blocks have been knitted in garter stitch and are then 'whip stitched' together with an avocado green yarn.
The afghan is made with wool yarn, and the multi-colored blocks have been randomly put together, with the exception of the deep red pieces in the vertical and horizontal center forming a central 'Red Cross.' The colors used in the afghan include several shades of green, peach, burgundy, gold, pink, and several types of variegated yarn. Some blocks have been pieced together using multiple colors, resulting in unique patterns. The outside edge of the afghan is bordered with a simple crocheted scallop, which uses the same green yarn used to sew the blocks together.
The afghan is made with wool yarn, and the multi-colored blocks have been randomly put together, with the exception of the deep red pieces in the vertical and horizontal center forming a central 'Red Cross.' The colors used in the afghan include several shades of green, peach, burgundy, gold, pink, and several types of variegated yarn. Some blocks have been pieced together using multiple colors, resulting in unique patterns. The outside edge of the afghan is bordered with a simple crocheted scallop, which uses the same green yarn used to sew the blocks together.
Acquisition
Accession
2012.1
Relationships
Related Events
World War I
Event
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Ritchie, M. Arletta
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wool
Entry/Object ID
2012.1
Context
Made by Arletta "Lettie" Ritchie of Barre, Vermont
Antimacassar
Name/Title
Antimacassar
Lexicon
Description
Crocheted antimacassar with matching chair arm covers. Each is formed from several crocheted medallions connected by petals to form repeating flowers. The arm covers are oval while the antimacassar is triangular.
Acquisition
Accession
2003.16
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1930-1950
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
2003.16.22a-c
Context
Owned by a member of the Goodall family in Montpelier, Vermont.
Antimacassar
Name/Title
Antimacassar
Lexicon
Description
White, crocheted antimacassar with 11 tassels at one end (a twelfth tassel is missing) and a cotton hem at the other. The design in the middle is a rose.
Acquisition
Accession
1989.51
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Shaftsbury
Town
Bennington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Artist Information
Tessier, Emelie Perrault (1887-1968)
Artist
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
1989.51.9
Context
Made by Emelie Tessier of Shaftsbury, Vermont
Antimacassar
Name/Title
Antimacassar
Lexicon
Description
Pair of white linen antimacassars. Each is cut into an oval and woven in a Bronson weave. The edges are finished with bias tape.
Use
Used to protect furniture from the oils that were often used in men's hairstyles.
Acquisition
Accession
1988.6
Woven Textile Details
Warp
Average Warp Count
White
Warp Colors
Linen
Weave Type
Bronson
Weft
White
Weft Colors
Weft Count
Linen
Made/Created
Artist Information
Leonard, Elfrida Wheelock (1800-1880)
Artist
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall (each)
Materials
Material
Linen, Cotton
Entry/Object ID
1988.6.5a-b
Context
Made by Elfrida Leonard in East Calais, Vermont
Armband
Name/Title
Armband
Lexicon
Description
Diamond-shaped blue felt armband appliquéd with the letters M. S. H. S. in red felt. A short length of black elastic stretches between the two side points across the back.
Acquisition
Accession
2006.22
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Spaulding High School
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Barre City
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1951
Materials
Material
Wool
Entry/Object ID
2006.22
Context
Worn by hall monitors at Spaulding High School in Barre, Vermont
Artificial Flowers
Name/Title
Artificial Flowers
Lexicon
Description
Three felt thistles, cut out and sewn. The leaves are bright green and the flower is a deep purple color.
Acquisition
Accession
2014.60
Made/Created
Date made
1989
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall (each)
Materials
Material
Acrylic
Entry/Object ID
2014.60.701.1-3
Context
Used to decorate tables at the 100th anniversary celebration of Barre Day in Barre, Vermont
Badge
Name/Title
Badge
Lexicon
Description
Wool felt badge consisting of a round blue circle with two long tails, one blue and one red. The circle is appliqued with a red letter S. The tails are attached to the center bottom of the circle with a metal straight pin.
Acquisition
Accession
2013.40
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Spaulding High School
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Barre City
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1940-1943
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wool, Metal
Entry/Object ID
2013.40.3
Context
Owned by Marie Perrigo while a student at Spaulding High School in Barre, Vermont
Bag
Name/Title
Bag
Lexicon
Description
Small cotton drawstring bag. The top of the bag has an undecorated drawstring. The body is a rectangular shape with rounded edges and shows some discoloration from age. The center of the front panel has “The Best Shoes / For / BOYS AND / CHILDREN / at / ORLEANS / SHOES STORE” printed in black lettering.
Acquisition
Accession
1990.4
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Orleans
Village
Barton
Town
Orleans County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
1990.4.2
Context
Made for Orleans Shoe Store in Orleans, Vermont
Banner
Name/Title
Banner
Lexicon
Description
Gold and blue Homer Fitts Store centennial sign. Blue lettering on a gold background. In a circle in the center: "THE HOMER FITTS CO./ BARRE, VERMONT/ 100/ YEARS/ of SERVICE" On the left side, in large figures: "1886" and on the right side: "1986" Small maker's label on center bottom: "Barre Sign Co." Four gold grommets along top and bottom edges.
Acquisition
Accession
2006.61
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Fitts, Homer (1859-1917), The Homer Fitts Company
Related Places
Place
Barre City
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1986
Manufacturer
Barre Sign Company
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Plastic
Entry/Object ID
2006.61.27
Context
Made and displayed to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the opening of The Homer Fitts Co. store in Barre, Vermont.
Banner
Interpretative Labels
Label
Banner, 1840
Captain John Barrett (1776-1856)
Grafton, VT
Cotton, wood, metal, paint
Gift of Mary X. Barrett, 1947.6.3
The election of 1840 was one of the most politically charged in American history. It pitted incumbent Martin Van Buren against challengers William Henry Harrison and John Tyler. Harrison and Tyler ran on a platform of reform and change for the new Whig Party against Van Buren's Democrats, hence the slogan on the topmost banner.
Harrison was a war hero who had won a victory at the Battle of Tippecoanoe, and was often called "Old Tippecanoe," hence the lower banner, which was carried by Captain John Barrett of Grafton when he attended a political rally on Stratton Mountain in 1840. For more about that rally, see the campaign pin on the right hand side of the case on the opposite side of this room. Grafton went on to serve as an elector for the state of Vermont and cast the state's electoral college votes for Harrison's win.
Name/Title
Banner
Lexicon
Description
White canvas banner with the hand-painted inscription, "ALL TRUE, FOR OLD TIP." The edges of the banner are folded back and the top and bottom and tacked onto wooden boards.
Acquisition
Accession
1947.6
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Barrett, John (1776-1856)
Person or Organization
Related Places
,
Made/Created
Artist Information
Barrett, John (1776-1856)
Artist
Date made
1840
Materials
Material
Cotton, Wood, Metal, Paint
Entry/Object ID
1947.6.3
Context
Carried by Captain John Barrett to a political rally for William Henry Harrison on Stratton Mountain, 1840.
Banner
Name/Title
Banner
Lexicon
Description
This banner is designed to hang vertically, with a red border surrounding a white center. On the white portion of the banner, from top to bottom, there is a yellow 5-pointed star outlined in navy, followed by the number 1 in navy, another 5-pointed star in navy, and finally, the number 62 also in navy. To facilitate hanging, there are brass grommets located at the two top corners of the banner.
Acquisition
Accession
1992.81
Relationships
Related Events
World War II
Event
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1940
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton, Wood
Entry/Object ID
1992.81
Banner
Name/Title
Banner
Lexicon
Description
White banner embroidered with red thread with the inscription, "WOMEN OF THE KU KLUX KLAN REALM OF VERMONT / MONTPELIER" beneath an image of a cross within a shield. The bottom of the banner is curved and edged with fringe. The top of the banner is stitched into a casing, into which is inserted a painted dowel. A flat link chain is attached to either end of the dowel, next to the brass ball. To the center of the chain is attached the vertical hollow dowel with a wooden spear like tip.
Acquisition
Accession
2004.15
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Ku Klux Klan
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Related Publications
Homefront & Battlefield: Quilts & Context in the Civil War
Publication
Made/Created
Date made
1925-1930
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Rayon, Wood, Metal
Entry/Object ID
2004.15
Context
The Ku Klux Klan was generally known for its racist beliefs and hate-filled activities against African Americans. During the 1920s it attracted members in primarily white northern New England by disseminating anti-Catholic and anti-Semitic materials. It's estimated that the Klan had over 10,000 members in Vermont during the 1920s.
This banner can be seen in a 1927 panoramic photograph of a Klan rally in Montpelier. The infamous rally was held on July 4, 1927 when hundreds of Klan members, many of them women, paraded through downtown Montpelier, ending up on a farm on Towne Hill Road. The Klan eventually lost most of its Vermont members because of corrupt national leaders, public blunders by local members, and continual attacks by the Vermont press.
This banner can be seen in a 1927 panoramic photograph of a Klan rally in Montpelier. The infamous rally was held on July 4, 1927 when hundreds of Klan members, many of them women, paraded through downtown Montpelier, ending up on a farm on Towne Hill Road. The Klan eventually lost most of its Vermont members because of corrupt national leaders, public blunders by local members, and continual attacks by the Vermont press.
Web Links and URLs
Banner
Name/Title
Banner
Lexicon
Description
This banner is made of purple satin fabric, with a backing of gold satin. Along the bottom edge of the banner, there is a 3-inch fringe in matching purple. The sides of the banner are adorned with gold overcast stitching. At the top edge of the banner, there is a casing that securely holds a wooden dowel painted in gold. The dowel features pointed ends. To hang the banner, there is a cord attached to each end of the dowel that is accompanied by tassels, which hang from each end and at the center of the hanger. The front of the banner showcases the insignia of the Kings Daughters Association, appliqued onto the fabric. The insignia consists of a large cross in gray satin, with the letters H, I, and N stitched in dark purple on three of the arms of the cross.
Acquisition
Accession
2003.86
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
International Order of the King's Daughters and Sons
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Silk, Wood
Entry/Object ID
2003.86.1
Context
Used by the Chittenden County Union of the International Order of The King's Daughters and Sons.
Web Links and URLs
Banner
Name/Title
Banner
Lexicon
Description
Purple satin banner. The the word "Chittenden" is painted in silver across the middle of the banner. The bottom splits into 2 points. The banner is edged all around by purple cord. The top is attached to a narrow wooden dowel. There is a white cord attached to the dowel at either end.
Acquisition
Accession
2003.86
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
International Order of the King's Daughters and Sons
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Silk, Wood
Entry/Object ID
2003.86.2
Context
Used by the Chittenden County Union of the International Order of The King's Daughters and Sons.
Web Links and URLs
Banner
Name/Title
Banner
Lexicon
Description
The banner is made of a smooth off-white synthetic fabric with a satin-like sheen. In the center of the banner, there is bold red script that reads "Vermont Council on the Humanities." This text is enclosed within a curving border also in red.
To facilitate hanging, the banner is attached to a wooden dowel. At each end of the dowel, a gold cord is affixed, allowing for easy suspension of the banner.
To facilitate hanging, the banner is attached to a wooden dowel. At each end of the dowel, a gold cord is affixed, allowing for easy suspension of the banner.
Acquisition
Accession
2003.76
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Nylon
Entry/Object ID
2003.76.1
Banner
Name/Title
Banner
Lexicon
Description
Stamped square flag pennant designed by Dierdra Michelle. The pennant has a decorative heart in the center with a spray of flowers and is surrounded by the words "WE LOVE BARRE" and an orange, pink, and yellow painted rainbow border. Printed in black on the bottom is #LOVEYOUBARRE. The pennant has a taupe grosgrain ribbon sewn into the seam and a label on the back upper right corner for Dierdra Michelle Studio Arts with an Instagram QR code. The remaining three edges of the pennant are raw without hems.
This flag pennant was one of several designed and made by Michelle to support flood recovery efforts after the devastating July 2023 flooding.
This flag pennant was one of several designed and made by Michelle to support flood recovery efforts after the devastating July 2023 flooding.
Acquisition
Accession
2024.15
Relationships
Related Events
2023 Flood
Event
Related Person or Organization
Dierdra Michelle Studio Arts
Person or Organization
Related Places
,
Made/Created
Artist Information
Dierdra Michelle Studio Arts
Artist
Date made
2023
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
2024.15.1
Banner
Name/Title
Banner
Lexicon
Description
Large blue polyester banner with the words, "FIFE AND DRUM CORPS SPAULDING SPIRIT OF '76", in red letter across the front. The edges are decorated with white fringe.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.77
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Spaulding High School
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Barre City
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Silk
Entry/Object ID
1960.77.2
Banner
Name/Title
Banner
Lexicon
Description
A large white banner with a purple image and slogan that reads, "Now More Than Ever, 1987, Lesbian & Gay Pride"
Acquisition
Accession
2000.57
Relationships
Related Events
Lesbian and Gay Pride March
Event
Related Places
Place
Burlington
City
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
2000.57.1
Context
This was a banner that was carried in the fifth Lesbian and Gay Pride March held in Burlington on June 20, 1987. According to an account in the newspaper "Out in the Mountains," more than 400 people marched through the downtown in that parade.
Web Links and URLs
Banner
Name/Title
Banner
Lexicon
Description
Square cotton banner with the painted inscription, "VERMONT THE STAR THAT NEVER SETS CORINTH DELECTI[ON] FIRM FOR OLD TIP". The top and bottom edges of the banner have nail holes evenly spaced all the way across.
Acquisition
Accession
1995.12
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Harrison, William Henry (1773-1841)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Stratton Mountain
Mountain
Stratton
Town
Windham County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1840
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
1995.12
Context
Made in Corinth, Vermont, during the election of William Henry Harrison. Possibly carried to a political rally at Stratton Mountain.
Bedsheet
Name/Title
Bedsheet
Lexicon
Description
Half of a linen bed sheet. One corner of the sheet has the inked label, "M. Gilfillin No 4".
Acquisition
Accession
1995.46
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Barnet
Town
Caledonia County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Woven Textile Details
Warp
Linen
Warp Materials
Weave Type
Plain Weave
Weft
Linen
Weft Materials
Made/Created
Time Period
19th Century
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Entry/Object ID
1995.46.7
Context
Owned by a member of the Gilfillan family of Barnet, Vermont
Blanket
Name/Title
Blanket
Lexicon
Description
White wool baby blanket with scalloped edging. One corner is embroidered with white silk thread in a design of stems of clovers.
Acquisition
Accession
2003.16
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1925
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wool, Silk
Entry/Object ID
2003.16.67
Context
Owned by a member of the Goodall family in Montpelier, Vermont.
Blanket
Name/Title
Blanket
Lexicon
Description
Cream-colored twill-woven wool blanket. It is embroidered on each corner with an orange flower. The flower has a yellow center and green stem and leaves. The edges are finished with blue cross stitches, and there are remnants of orange cross stitches.
Acquisition
Accession
1997.33
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wool
Entry/Object ID
1997.33.1
Context
Owned by a member of the Hatch or Martin families.
Blanket
Name/Title
Blanket
Lexicon
Description
White wool flannel carriage blanket with white silk embroidery on one edge.
Acquisition
Accession
2003.16
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Balham, Jean Louise Goodall (1925-2016)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1925
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wool, Silk
Entry/Object ID
2003.16.158
Context
Used by Jean Louise Goodall Balham in Montpelier, Vermont
Blanket
Name/Title
Blanket
Lexicon
Description
Twill-woven wool blanket with a windowpane check pattern of red on a white ground. It is one width of fabric, with selvedges on two sides and rolled hems on the other two sides.
Acquisition
Accession
2003.16
Made/Created
Date made
1850-1880
Manufacturer
Emerson, Hannah S. Colby (1829-1890)
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wool
Entry/Object ID
2003.16.164
Context
Made by Hannah Colby Emerson of Plainfield, Vermont
Blanket
Name/Title
Blanket
Lexicon
Description
Baby blanket that is made of white wool flannel and adorned with an ornate scalloped edge that is covered with white satin stitch embroidery. In one corner of the blanket, there is a spray of wheat that has also been embroidered using white embroidery, likely silk embroidery floss.
Acquisition
Accession
1992.69
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Tracy, Helen Prouty (1908-1999)
Person or Organization
Made/Created
Date made
1908
Manufacturer
Drew, Fanny
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wool, Silk
Entry/Object ID
1992.69.1
Context
Made by Fanny Drew in Burlington for Helen Prouty Tracy.
Blanket
Name/Title
Blanket
Lexicon
Description
Red wool blanket with windowpane plain woven design in faded black. Appears to have originally been a white blanket with blue windowpane plaid that was overdyed red.
Acquisition
Accession
1951.12
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wool
Entry/Object ID
1951.12
Blanket
Name/Title
Blanket
Lexicon
Description
Wool blanket woven in stripes of white, blue, and brown. The blanket is made from two strips of cloth, seamed together down the center.
Acquisition
Accession
1951.14
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Davis, Hannah Barnes
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
East Montpelier
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wool
Entry/Object ID
1951.14.1
Context
Owned by Hannah Barnes Davis in East Montpelier, Vermont
Blanket
Name/Title
Blanket
Lexicon
Description
Fragment of a blanket. The blanket is made from 2 panels of plain-woven wool.
Acquisition
Accession
1939.4
Woven Textile Details
Warp
Average Warp Count
White
Warp Colors
Wool
Weft
White
Weft Colors
Weft Count
Wool
Made/Created
Artist Information
Titus, Susannah Bacon (1775-1870)
Artist
Time Period
18th Century
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wool
Entry/Object ID
1939.4.7e
Context
Made by Susannah Titus in Vershire, Vermont
From notes by an unknown evaluator of various fabric items in the VHS collection:
"Hand spun and woven."
From notes by an unknown evaluator of various fabric items in the VHS collection:
"Hand spun and woven."
Blanket
Name/Title
Blanket
Lexicon
Description
Red-and-white striped crocheted afghan. Each stripe is embroidered in cross stitches with the opposite color: white Greek key design on red, and red floral vines on white. there is fringe on all four sides.
Acquisition
Accession
1982.24
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Coolidge, Grace Anna Goodhue (1879-1957)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Burlington
City
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1879
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wool
Entry/Object ID
1982.24.22
Context
Used by Grace Coolidge as a baby in Burlington, Vermont
Blanket
Name/Title
Blanket
Lexicon
Description
Hand woven blanket with green and red stripes at each end.
Acquisition
Accession
2001.16
Made/Created
Artist Information
Wilson, Philadelphia Earle
Artist
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wool
Entry/Object ID
2001.16.1
Context
Made by Philadelphia Earle Wilson
Blanket
Name/Title
Blanket
Lexicon
Description
Hand woven blanket with green and red stripes at each end.
Acquisition
Accession
2001.16
Made/Created
Artist Information
Wilson, Philadelphia Earle
Artist
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wool
Entry/Object ID
2001.16.2
Context
Made by Philadelphia Earle Wilson
Blanket
Name/Title
Blanket
Lexicon
Description
Handwoven wool blanket. It is plain woven in a cream color and consists of a single panel. It is marked in blue thread with the initials "M. P."
Acquisition
Accession
1939.4
Woven Textile Details
Warp
Average Warp Count
White
Weave Type
Plain Weave
Weft
White
Weft Colors
Made/Created
Artist Information
Titus, Susannah Bacon (1775-1870)
Artist
Attributed to
Attribution
Time Period
18th Century
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wool
Entry/Object ID
1939.4.7c
Context
Attributed to Susannah Titus in Vershire, Vermont
Blanket
Name/Title
Blanket
Lexicon
Description
Brown heather wool blanket with serged edges. There is a fabric tag in one corner woven with an illustration of hills and trees and the label, "WARRANTED All Wool / VERMONT NATIVES INDUSTRIES / BRIDGEWATER - VERMONT".
Acquisition
Accession
2019.15
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Bridgewater
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Vermont Natives Industries
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wool
Entry/Object ID
2019.15.1
Context
Vermont Natives Industries ran a woolen mill in Bridgewater for most of the 20th century, closing the operation in 1973. The mill is now a shopping and craft center. It is the oldest remaining 19th century, wood-frame woolen mill building and an example of the kind of mill that existed in dozens of towns throughout the state. A cotton mill preceded the woolen mill, beginning in 1828 and operated until 1835, burning in 1852. A new structure was built that same year and began operating at a woolen mill.
Blanket
Name/Title
Blanket
Lexicon
Description
White wool blanket embroidered in two corners with star, wagon wheel, or rosette designs. The wool embroidery is in a nine-pointed star, with one having wide points and the other straight. The star is stitched with yellow, blue, and brown thread. Each star is encircled with a herringbone-stitched circle of blue, and another of yellow. The blanket is marked at the center seam on the top edge, "PD".
Acquisition
Accession
1992.35
Made/Created
Date made
1800-1814
Manufacturer
Dewey, Abigail Flagg (1783-1862)
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wool
Entry/Object ID
1992.35.2
Context
Made by Abigail Flagg Dewey of Berlin, Vermont
Blanket
Name/Title
Blanket
Lexicon
Description
This white wool blanket has multicolored stripes of varying width, in pastel colors, located 15 inches from the top and bottom edges. The top and bottom edges are hemstitched with light-weight orange yarn, and the other two edges are selvedges. There is a square tag stitched in the lower right corner of the blanket, made of yellow satin with blue lettering that reads: "Canadian Made H.B. Pure Wool - Trade mark Registered".
Acquisition
Accession
2007.32
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Horn Brothers
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wool
Entry/Object ID
2007.32.1
Blanket
Name/Title
Blanket
Lexicon
Description
Woold blanket embroidered with a folk-art style farm scene. The blanket itself is white wool and has been decorated with worsted yarn of various colors through embroidery. The embroidery depicts scenes from a rural Vermont town, including fir and apple trees, sheep, deer, town buildings such as a church, school, and red farmhouse with blue doors located at the bottom center, as well as connecting roads. At the bottom of the blanket, there is a brown and gray fence with flowers growing at the fence posts. The blanket is bound on all sides with a 2-inch yellow satin ribbon, with basting threads that have not been removed. In the bottom right-hand corner, the artist embroidered in black thread "D.O.W. 1978". The backing of the blanket is made of a heavy cotton orange and green flowered print.
Acquisition
Accession
2007.48
Made/Created
Artist Information
White, Dorothy Onthank (1897-1991)
Artist
Date made
1978
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Entry/Object ID
2007.48.1
Context
Made by Dorothy O. White of Castleton, Vermont
Blanket
Name/Title
Blanket
Lexicon
Description
Handwoven wool blanket. It is woven with a checked pattern of blue and white. It is constructed of 2 narrow panels seamed together down the center.
Acquisition
Accession
1939.4
Woven Textile Details
Warp
Average Warp Count
White
Blue
Warp Colors
Weave Type
Plain Weave
Weft
Blue
White
Weft Colors
Weft Count
Made/Created
Artist Information
Titus, Susannah Bacon (1775-1870)
Artist
Time Period
18th Century
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wool
Entry/Object ID
1939.4.7b
Context
Made by Susannah Titus in Vershire, Vermont
From notes by an unknown evaluator of various fabric items in the VHS collection:
"Wool Singles, plain weave construction, One-inch check indigo blue and natural wool. Warp and weft hand spun singles, hemmed on edges. Simple and type of blankets in mid-19th century. Darned."
From notes by an unknown evaluator of various fabric items in the VHS collection:
"Wool Singles, plain weave construction, One-inch check indigo blue and natural wool. Warp and weft hand spun singles, hemmed on edges. Simple and type of blankets in mid-19th century. Darned."
Blanket Fragment
Name/Title
Blanket Fragment
Lexicon
Description
Wool and linen blanket fragment. The blanket is woven in a windowpane plaid design of yellow stripes outlined in blue on a pale yellow ground. One edge has additional blue stripes. The proper left side is hemmed.
Part of a handwoven blanket.
Part of a handwoven blanket.
Acquisition
Accession
1961.26
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Bisbee, Cynthia Bates (1786-1816)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Springfield
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Woven Textile Details
Warp
Average Warp Count
Wool
Weave Type
Twill Weave, 2/2 Twill Weave
Weft
Weft Count
Wool
Made/Created
Artist Information
Bisbee, Cynthia Bates (1786-1816)
Artist
Date made
circa 1800
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wool, Linen
Entry/Object ID
1961.26.8
Context
Made by Cynthia Bates of Springfield, Vermont
Bookmark
Name/Title
Bookmark
Lexicon
Description
Ivory colored silk brocade ribbon with punched paper embroidery mount to which is affixed "Lovest thou me." in gold beads.
Acquisition
Accession
1957.25
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Silk, Paper, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1957.25.41
Bunting
Name/Title
Bunting
Lexicon
Description
Long red-white-and-blue cotton bunting printed with a repeated design of a man with a large mustache in a military uniform within a laurel wreath. The portrait is labeled, "ADMIRAL DEWEY", and the wreath is flanked by a United States flag (left) and US Navy flag (right). The entire image is labeled, "THE HERO OF MANILA". In total, the bunting spans over four feet long.
Acquisition
Accession
1954.15
Relationships
Related Events
Dewey Day
Event
Related Person or Organization
Dewey, George (1837-1917)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1898
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Fabric
Entry/Object ID
1954.15.4
Context
Produced to celebrate Dewey Day, a holiday welcoming George Dewey back to Montpelier, Vermont
Bureau Scarf
Name/Title
Bureau Scarf
Lexicon
Description
White cotton bureau scarf consisting of three panels sewn together with fringe on all sides. It is a narrow, long rectangle. The fabric is woven in the blooming leaf pattern, a spot weave.
Acquisition
Accession
2003.16
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Woven Textile Details
Weave Type
Spot
Made/Created
Date made
1930-1950
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
2003.16.11
Context
Owned by a member of the Goodall family in Montpelier, Vermont
Bureau Scarf
Name/Title
Bureau Scarf
Lexicon
Description
White linen bureau scarf with 1-1/2" wide crocheted lace on the two short ends. It is woven in a spot weave with single-ply linen. It has a 1-1/2" hem on all sides with openwork hem stitching.
Acquisition
Accession
2003.16
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Woven Textile Details
Warp
Average Warp Count
White
Warp Colors
Linen
Weave Type
Spot
Weft
White
Weft Colors
Weft Count
Linen
Made/Created
Date made
1930-1950
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
2003.16.12
Context
Owned by a member of the Goodall family in Montpelier, Vermont
Bureau Scarf
Name/Title
Bureau Scarf
Lexicon
Description
The bureau scarf is made of white linen and has an oval shape with large scalloped edges. The embroidery on the scarf is predominantly blue and features stylized flowers in pink, lilac, and peach, made using French knots, and a border of running stitches. The edges of the scarf are finished with a simple blue crocheted edging.
Acquisition
Accession
2003.16
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1930-1950
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
2003.16.15
Context
Owned by a member of the Goodall family in Montpelier, Vermont.
Bureau Scarf
Name/Title
Bureau Scarf
Lexicon
Description
White cotton bureau scarf decorated with cutwork borders.
Acquisition
Accession
2003.16
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1930-1950
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
2003.16.20
Context
Owned by a member of the Goodall family in Montpelier, Vermont.
Bureau Scarf
Name/Title
Bureau Scarf
Lexicon
Description
Handwoven tapestry-weave linen bureau scarf with design at each end of a blue and white vase with yellow, orange, blue and pink flowers with dark green leaves and a drawn-work border.
Acquisition
Accession
2013.18
Made/Created
Artist Information
Fisk, Elizabeth (1859-1927)
Artist
Date made
1890-1935
Manufacturer
Elizabeth Fisk Looms
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
2013.18.2
Context
Made by Elizabeth Fisk in Isle La Motte, Vermont
Bureau Scarf
Name/Title
Bureau Scarf
Lexicon
Description
Handwoven and embroidered bureau scarf with floral design at each end, yellow and lavender flowers and green leaves with much detail. Fabric is finely woven linen. Drawn-work border. Donor's name tag in one corner: "Happy Patrick"
Acquisition
Accession
2013.18
Made/Created
Artist Information
Fisk, Elizabeth (1859-1927)
Artist
Date made
1890-1935
Manufacturer
Elizabeth Fisk Looms
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
2013.18.5
Context
Made by Elizabeth Fisk in Isle La Motte, Vermont
Bureau Scarf
Name/Title
Bureau Scarf
Lexicon
Description
Oval white cotton bureau scarf decorated with openwork and embroidered yellow flowers. The edges are decorated with machine-made tatted lace.
Acquisition
Accession
2014.60
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Barre City
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1930-1949
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
2014.60.857
Context
Owned by a member of the Breen family of Barre, Vermont
Bureau Scarf
Name/Title
Bureau Scarf
Lexicon
Description
Embroidered bureau scarf. The scarf is made from a long rectangle of tightly-woven linen with a narrow, crocheted border in pink yarn. One end is embroidered with a design of blue birds sitting on a fence with morning glory flowers. The embroidery is the outline of the images.
Acquisition
Accession
2014.60
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1940
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Linen, Cotton
Entry/Object ID
2014.60.875
Bureau Scarf
Name/Title
Bureau Scarf
Lexicon
Description
Rectangular linen bureau scarf with a knotted fringe border. The label "S * A 1817" is stitched into the center of one end.
Acquisition
Accession
2014.60
Made/Created
Date made
1817
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
2014.60.925
Bureau Scarf
Name/Title
Bureau Scarf
Lexicon
Description
White linen bureau scarf with wide hems on the long sides and short fringe along the edges. It has a half-inch drawn-work design alongside the hems, with a second one forming a rectangle in center.
Acquisition
Accession
2004.38
Made/Created
Artist Information
Wheelock, Martha (1792-1849), Galusha, Mary Wheelock (1830-1918)
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
2004.38.3
Context
Made by Martha Wheelock or Mary Wheelock Galusha of Shaftsbury, Vermont
Bureau Scarf
Name/Title
Bureau Scarf
Lexicon
Description
White linen bureau scarf with a border of crocheted lace. There is a diamond in the center decorated with inserted lace.
Acquisition
Accession
2014.60
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1940
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Linen, Cotton
Entry/Object ID
2014.60.860
Bureau Scarf
Name/Title
Bureau Scarf
Lexicon
Description
This is a white cotton bureau scarf that was crafted from white sheeting fabric. At each end of the bureau scarf, there are flowers embroidered using a combination of blue, red, lavender, yellow and pink thread, with a pink blanket stitch added around the edge.
On one corner of the bureau scarf, there is a black ink print that reads "VSH WASSON HALL". In the opposite corner, there is another print that reads "VSH LADD HALL". However, this print has been made unreadable by covering it with large black X's.
On one corner of the bureau scarf, there is a black ink print that reads "VSH WASSON HALL". In the opposite corner, there is another print that reads "VSH LADD HALL". However, this print has been made unreadable by covering it with large black X's.
Acquisition
Accession
2014.45
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Vermont State Hospital
Person or Organization
Made/Created
Date made
1955-1965
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
2014.45
Context
Used at the Vermont State Hospital in Waterbury, Vermont
Bureau Scarf
Name/Title
Bureau Scarf
Lexicon
Description
Bureau scarf in a black-and-red geometric checkered pattern. The pattern is created with supplementary yarns over a plain-woven, undyed ground. There is short fringe on two ends.
Acquisition
Accession
1976.43
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Silk
Entry/Object ID
1976.43.19
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.
Chair Arm Covers
Name/Title
Chair Arm Covers
Lexicon
Description
Rectangular crocheted chair arm covers with rounded ends. The crochet is done in a striped pattern alternating diaper patterns with chain-stitched bundles.
Acquisition
Accession
2003.16
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1930-1950
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
2003.16.21a-b
Context
Owned by a member of the Goodall family in Montpelier, Vermont.
Chair Arm Covers
Name/Title
Chair Arm Covers
Lexicon
Description
Crocheted chair arm covers. Each is formed from several crocheted medallions connected by petals to form repeating flowers. The arm covers are oval.
Acquisition
Accession
2003.16
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1930-1950
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall (each)
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
2003.16.23a-b
Context
Owned by a member of the Goodall family in Montpelier, Vermont.
Coaster
Name/Title
Coaster
Lexicon
Description
Plain-woven blue checked coaster. It is decorated with simple embroider in white Xs over blue squares. The edges are fringed.
Acquisition
Accession
2007.18
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Howe, Francies Coolidge (1904-1993)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Bellows Falls
Village
Rockingham
Town
Windham County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
2007.18.161
Context
Likely made in Bellows Falls, Vermont.
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
a = White cotton collar with scalloped edge and embroidered decoration.
b-c = Very stiff cuffs with embroidered corners and holes for buttons or cuff links.
b-c = Very stiff cuffs with embroidered corners and holes for buttons or cuff links.
Acquisition
Accession
2007.18
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Brownell, Elva Mabel (1879-1971)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Burlington
City
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
2007.18.137a-c
Context
Worn by Elva Mabel Brownell, a school teacher in Burlington, Vermont.
Commemorative Ribbon
Name/Title
Commemorative Ribbon
Description
Yellow and white ribbon with the stamped silver inscription, "1880 1905 / SACERDOTAL SILVER JUBILEE REV. W. J. O'SULLIVAN MONTPELIER, VT." At the top of the ribbon is a round button printed with a photograph of St. Augustine's Church (Montpelier, VT) and a portrait of a man.
Acquisition
Accession
1976.25
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Emmons, Margaret (1894-1980), O'Sullivan, W. J.
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Metal, Ribbon
Entry/Object ID
1976.25.4
Context
Produced for the 25th anniversary of the ordination of Rev. W. J. O'Sullivan of St. Augustine's Church in Montpelier, Vermont. Worn by Margaret Emmons.
Commemorative Ribbon
Name/Title
Commemorative Ribbon
Description
Blue/green ribbon with gold lettering and GAR symbol that reads from the top: Vermont, 27 National Encampment, GAR , Indianapolis, Sept. 6, 1893." GAR stands for Grand Army of the Republic and was an organization for Union Army veterans of the Civil War. Encampments were conventions or national gatherings.
Acquisition
Accession
1993.33
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Grand Army of the Republic
Person or Organization
Related Places
,
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Silk
Entry/Object ID
1993.33.5
Commemorative Ribbon
Name/Title
Commemorative Ribbon
Lexicon
Description
Commemorative ribbon pin consisting of three ribbons and button. The satin-woven ribbons are red, white, and blue. There are formed into three rosettes or cockades, and three tails hang below. At the center of the three rosettes is a round ceramic button printed with an image of a man with a large mustache (Admiral Dewey) and surrounded in gold tinsel trim.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.81
Relationships
Related Events
Spanish-American War, Dewey Day
Related Person or Organization
Dewey, George (1837-1917)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1899
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Silk, Ceramic
Entry/Object ID
1960.81.1h
Context
Made for Dewey Day, a large celebration in Montpelier, Vermont, welcoming war hero Admiral George Dewey, home from the Spanish-American War.
Commemorative Ribbon
Name/Title
Commemorative Ribbon
Lexicon
Description
Commemorative ribbon pin consisting of three ribbons and button. The satin-woven ribbons are red, white, and blue. There are formed into three rosettes or cockades, and three tails hang below. At the center of the three rosettes is a round ceramic button printed with an image of the Vermont State House and surrounded in gold tinsel trim.
Acquisition
Accession
1963.6
Relationships
Related Places
,
Made/Created
Date made
1908
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Silk, Ceramic
Entry/Object ID
1963.6
Context
Made to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the construction of the current State House building.
Commemorative Ribbon
Name/Title
Commemorative Ribbon
Lexicon
Description
Blue satin-woven silk ribbon printed in gold with an image of a monument. The monument consists of a man wearing a Civil War uniform standing on a plinth. The date 1899 is above the monument. Within a circle below the monument is the inscription, "13th Vt. GETTYSBURG JULY, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 1863." The inscription is ringed by the words, "1st CORPS, 3rd DIVISION. ARMY OF THE POTOMAC."
Acquisition
Accession
1964.6
Relationships
Related Events
Battle of Gettysburg, Civil War
Related Person or Organization
Ormsbee, Ebenezer Jolls (1834-1924), 13th Vermont Infantry
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Silk
Entry/Object ID
1964.6.4
Context
Worn by Governor Ebenezer J. Ormsbee to the dedication ceremony of a monument to the 13th Vermont's actions during the Battle of Gettysburg.
Commemorative Ribbon
Name/Title
Commemorative Ribbon
Lexicon
Description
A purple ribbon with the words, ‘"I Took part in the St. Albans Raid - New England's only Civil War Action."
Acquisition
Accession
1964.50
Relationships
Related Events
St. Albans Raid, Civil War
Related Places
Place
St. Albans City
City
Franklin County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1964.50.3
Context
The St. Albans Raid was the northernmost land action of the Civil War. Confederate soldiers snuck into St. Albans in pairs over the course of several days. On October 19, 1864, they robbed the four banks in town.
Commemorative Ribbon
Name/Title
Commemorative Ribbon
Description
A red ribbon topped with a red bow and a metal eagle. Printed in gold on the ribbon are the words “Staff, First Div.”
Acquisition
Accession
1965.65
Relationships
Related Events
Civil War
Event
Related Person or Organization
Ormsbee, Ebenezer Jolls (1834-1924), Grand Army of the Republic
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1965.65.7
Context
Owned by Governor Ebenezer Ormsbee
Commemorative Ribbon
Name/Title
Commemorative Ribbon
Lexicon
Description
Commemorative ribbon consisting of a rosette with a three-ribbon tail. The rosette has pink, white, and blue plastic petals, held together by a metal button printed with a bust portrait of Admiral George Dewey and the words, "ADMIRAL GEORGE DEWEY HERO OF MANILLA." Three silk ribbons, red, white, and blue, hang from the rosette.
Acquisition
Accession
1954.15
Relationships
Related Events
Spanish-American War, Dewey Day
Related Person or Organization
Dewey, George (1837-1917), Dewey, Charles (1826-1905)
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1954.15.2m
Context
Admiral George Dewey, of Montpelier, Vermont, was a celebrated war hero during the Spanish-American War. This was owned by his brother, Charles Dewey.
Commemorative Ribbon
Name/Title
Commemorative Ribbon
Lexicon
Description
Green satin-woven silk ribbon printed in silver with the inscription, "1977 REPUBLIC OF VERMONT BICENTENNIAL BALL 1777" along with a circular logo that says "CITY OF RUTLAND VT." on the left and "League of Volunteers Evergrateful" on the right, with the date, "Oct. 15" at the bottom.
Acquisition
Accession
2011.11
Relationships
Related Events
US Bicentennial Celebration
Event
Related Person or Organization
Douglas, James H. (b. 1951)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Rutland
City
Rutland County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1977
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Silk
Entry/Object ID
2011.11.1
Context
Worn by Governor Jim Douglas to the Bicentennial Ball in Rutland, Vermont
Cotton Fragment
Name/Title
Cotton Fragment
Lexicon
Description
Embroidery sample and tracing for duplicating.
Acquisition
Accession
2007.18
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Brownell, Elva Mabel (1879-1971)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Burlington
City
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
2007.18.159a-b
Context
This cloth fragment was given to Lilian Baker Carlisle by Elva Mabel Brownell (1879-1971) of Burlington in 1963. They are examples of copying an old pattern to new work.
Counterpane
Name/Title
Counterpane
Lexicon
Description
Heavy white cotton counterpane sized for a crib. It is matelassé woven with a design of animals and birds within a diapered border.
Acquisition
Accession
2003.16
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1930-1950
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
2003.16.39
Context
Owned by a member of the Goodall family in Montpelier, Vermont.
Counterpane
Name/Title
Counterpane
Lexicon
Description
White linen counterpane woven in the blooming leaf pattern. It is made from three panels seamed together and has a hand-rolled hem.
Acquisition
Accession
2003.16
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Woven Textile Details
Warp
Weave Type
Spot
Weft
Made/Created
Date made
1930-1950
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
2003.16.40
Context
Owned by a member of the Goodall family in Montpelier, Vermont.
Counterpane
Name/Title
Counterpane
Lexicon
Description
White cotton matelassé counterpane (bedspread) with corner cutouts for footposts. It is woven with a floral pattern in the center and a diamond pattern around each edge. The edges are scalloped and finished with machine overcast stitches.
Acquisition
Accession
2003.16
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1930-1950
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
2003.16.41
Context
Owned by a member of the Goodall family in Montpelier, Vermont.
Counterpane
Name/Title
Counterpane
Lexicon
Description
Embroidered counterpane. The body of the counterpane is a white-and-blue wool blanket woven in a "windowpane" plaid check. Each "pane" (white square) is embroidered is crewel embroidered with blue wool yarn in dark blue, light blue, and white. The embroidered patterns are repeated often, but there is no consistency in the repeat. Imagery includes hearts, tulips, pineapples, flowers, and wreaths. The fabric is two 36" panels (full selvedge width) sewn together at the center. There is a light-blue applied hand-woven fringe on three sides.
Acquisition
Accession
1941.11
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Chittenden, Thomas (1730-1797), Hill, Betsy Chittenden
Related Places
Place
Charlotte
Town
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Woven Textile Details
Warp
Average Warp Count
White
Blue
Warp Colors
Wool
Warp Materials
Weave Type
Plain Weave
Weft
White
Blue
Weft Colors
Weft Count
Wool
Weft Materials
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1800
Manufacturer
Chittenden, Elizabeth Meigs
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wool
Entry/Object ID
1941.11
Context
Made by Elizabeth Meigs Chittenden for her daughter, Betsy Chittenden Hill, who lived in Charlotte, Vermont. According to family history, the wool was from sheep raised on Governor Thomas Chittenden's farm in Williston, and the yarns were spun by Elizabeth Meigs Chittenden.
Counterpane
Name/Title
Counterpane
Lexicon
Description
Crocheted counterpane in a striped design, similar to bell pulls. The entire counterpane is crocheted using an afghan stitch, and the designs are cross stitched on the crocheted ground. Each stripe has a different colored ground: yellow, pink, blue, purple, black, red, green, burgundy, and orange (left to right). Each is decorated with a different motif, alternating between a solid vine and distinct elements: blue flowers, red and right roses, lilies, lilies and a deer, red and white roses, animals, morning glories, spring flowers, and grape leaves (left to right). Each stripe ends in a point, and they are surrounded by a black ground. The top and bottom edges are tasseled with brightly colored yarn.
Acquisition
Accession
1945.28
Made/Created
Artist Information
Dyer, Lucretia Delano (1835-1909)
Artist
Date made
circa 1870
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wool
Entry/Object ID
1945.28
Context
Made by Lucretia Delano Dyer of Middlebury, Vermont
Counterpane
Name/Title
Counterpane
Lexicon
Description
Undyed twill-woven counterpane embroidered in blue with a design of a large central floral bouquet in a pot and border of swags, flowers, and tassels. The bottom corners are curved, and there is no fringe.
Acquisition
Accession
1949.11
Woven Textile Details
Warp
Average Warp Count
White
Warp Colors
Wool
Weave Type
Twill Weave
Weft
White
Weft Colors
Weft Count
Wool
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1825
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wool
Entry/Object ID
1949.11.1
Counterpane
Interpretative Labels
Label
Amy Brackett Pike of Stowe, Vermont, is referred to in local histories as "Crazy Amy," and is said to have been diagnosed with "religious mania." Records indicate she spent only a short period at the Vermont Asylum in 1852, while she lived with and was cared for by her family through most of her adult life. This coverlet, embellished with extensive embroidered text of a religious and political nature, reveals the creator's disdain toward elected leaders and their perceived misuse of taxes and, most importantly, her desire to build a new temple dedicated to the Lord in her hometown of Stowe. While seemingly incoherent at first glance, upon closer reading it becomes clear that the text and few embroidered images on the coverlet convey a complex, consistent belief system.
Select transcriptions of the Embroidered Text:
- To build the temple of the new era in Stowe, VT it is the set time to restore the kingdom the household of Sir Isaac Brackett and Sir Andrew Luce of Stowe, VT are the lawfull heirs to the crown and scepter measuring chain. To divide the land equal to the heirs. Of kingdom time ends on the senate to the people by a resident time is reconed first year of redemption in Stowe, Vt. Amen/ The spade and the spindle in the land rest to the redeemed.
- The house to the living by me the Lord of the living in this land of taxing to kill to build up the house of fornication and idolatry to the Children of the States of this continent times ends Amen.
-Behold I the redeemer stand in the defeat to defend the rising nation from the order of the head ruling men time ends on the head leaders as now to hold the people in the house of lords in idolatry as the heathen nation in the devotedness to bow to gods of their Fathers in full as the leaders stand to command the people to obey asa commadn of the almighty everlasting Jehovah the God of Abraham all as one to pay the yearly tax bill to keep up the house of music to worship the Lord God of Abraham in by tradition and superstitious on hallowedness man.
Name/Title
Counterpane
Lexicon
Description
White cotton counterpane with corner cutouts for footposts. There is fringe on three sides. The counterpane is heavily embroidered with thick white yarn in chain stitches in religious and political assertions and symbolism.
Acquisition
Accession
2005.11
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Vermont State Hospital
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Northfield
Town
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Artist Information
Pike, Amy Brackett (1803-1890)
Artist
Date made
1877
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
2005.11
Context
Made by Amy Brackett Pike of Stowe, Vermont, and Northfield, Vermont.
Counterpane
Name/Title
Counterpane
Lexicon
Description
Embroidered counterpane. The design is embroidered with wool threads on a wool, twill-woven blanket. The blue stripes are woven, and there are flowers embroidered along the stripes. The design consists of two willow trees and four floral bouquets in the central pane, and floral vines in the right and bottom edge sections. The embroidery is done in shades of green, yellow, blue, and pink. There is fringe on three sides.
Acquisition
Accession
1955.21
Woven Textile Details
Warp
Average Warp Count
White
Blue
Warp Colors
Wool
Warp Materials
Weave Type
Twill Weave
Weft
White
Blue
Weft Colors
Weft Count
Wool
Weft Materials
Made/Created
Date made
1825-1827
Manufacturer
Parmelee, Syrena Scott
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Wool
Entry/Object ID
1955.21
Context
Made by Syrena Scott Parmelee in Bristol, Vermont
Counterpane
Name/Title
Counterpane
Lexicon
Description
Crewel embroidered counterpane. The ground fabric is plain-woven wool in a windowpane plaid design. The "panes" are white, and the stripes of the plaid are dark blue, yellow, and light blue. All four edges of the counterpane are bordered in widened version of the multi-colored stripe. Each pane is crewel embroidered with wool yarn in dark blue, light blue, yellow and white. The designed alternate between four-pointed stars with floral vines or medallions in the center and floral bouquets. One pane is marked with the initials ABW in cross stitches.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.100
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Williams, Arethusa Brown
Person or Organization
Made/Created
Artist Information
Brown, Polly
Artist
Date made
circa 1825
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wool
Entry/Object ID
1960.100
Context
Made by Polly Brown of Ira, Vermont, for her daughter Arethusa Brown Williams.
Counterpane
Name/Title
Counterpane
Lexicon
Description
Summer-weight lace-covered counterpane. The counterpane is lined with polished cotton. The lace is embroidered and appliqued netting in a design of elongated flowers, leaves, and fines. There is a 31-inch central medallion with a floral design. The edges are scalloped with a vine border design.
Acquisition
Accession
2007.70
Made/Created
Date made
1900-1920
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
2007.70.2
Counterpane
Name/Title
Counterpane
Lexicon
Description
Undyed twill-woven counterpane embroidered in blue with a design of 2 central floral bouquets in pots between floral borders. There is blue fringe on 3 sides.
Acquisition
Accession
1949.11
Woven Textile Details
Warp
Average Warp Count
White
Warp Colors
Wool
Weave Type
Twill Weave
Weft
White
Weft Colors
Weft Count
Wool
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1825
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wool
Entry/Object ID
1949.11.2
Counterpane
Name/Title
Counterpane
Lexicon
Description
Crocheted double bed size spread that is made up of individual medallions (12 medallions long by 11 medallions wide). The center part of the medallion is round and made up of several rows of double and single crochet, including two sections that are 3 dimensional. The center portions vary somewhat but are all about 5.5" in diameter. The outer 'petal' portion or rows are where the medallions attach to each other and to the diamond shaped motifs that fill in the shoulder area.
Acquisition
Accession
2011.65
Ethnography
Made/Created
Artist Information
Pappas, Alice G. (1901-1985)
Artist
Date made
1948-1978
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
2011.65
Context
Made by Alice G. Pappas of Montpelier, Vermont
Counterpane
Name/Title
Counterpane
Lexicon
Description
Unquilted counterpane or bedcover pieced from 16 squares of white cotton. The seams between each square are decorated with herringbone-stitch embroidery, and three edges are trimmed with crocheted lace. Each block is embroidered with a red work design, stitched as an outline of the design in a single color: gold, red, green, blue, black, orange, purple, or variegated rainbow thread. The designs include thistles, maple leaves, poppies, dogwood, gothic lettering, birds on palm branches, a couple beneath an umbrella talking to a chipmunk, and Asiatic scene in a tent, children behind a wall, a birdbath, a small boy bringing flowers to a bird, and a woman and owl sitting on the moon. The scenes are illustrations from Kate Greenaway books.
Acquisition
Accession
1983.2
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Addison County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Artist Information
Northrup, Mary Hawes (1814-1897)
Artist
Date made
1896
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton, Silk, Floss, Embroidery
Entry/Object ID
1983.2.1
Context
Made by Mary Hawes Northrup of Addison County, Vermont
Coverlet
Name/Title
Coverlet
Lexicon
Description
Overshot, or floatwork, cotton and wool coverlet woven in a windowpane plaid pattern. The coverlet is woven from olive green and natural brown 2-ply wool and cotton, with the wool used for the floats and the cotton for the tabby. The coverlet is constructed of two panels, sewn together up the center along the selvedge. Three sides are decorated with a leno fringe that includes a narrow strip of overshot detached from the main body.
Acquisition
Accession
1922.1
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Chelsea
Town
Orange County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Woven Textile Details
Warp
Average Warp Count
Cotton
Wool
Warp Materials
Weave Type
Overshot
Weft
Weft Count
Cotton
Wool
Weft Materials
Made/Created
Artist Information
Blake, Roxanna
Artist
Attributed to
Attribution
Date made
1820-1850
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wool, Cotton
Entry/Object ID
1922.1.14
Context
Made and used in Chelsea, Vermont
Coverlet
Name/Title
Coverlet
Lexicon
Description
Blue-and-white woven coverlet that features the White Mountain pattern. The coverlet is overshot woven and has a double leno-woven fringe on three of its sides. The blue color in the pattern is made of wool, which is used as the weft, while the white is made of cotton, which is used as the warp. Both the blue and white threads are 2-ply. The coverlet is made from two widths of fabric that have been joined together at the center.
Acquisition
Accession
1985.5
Woven Textile Details
Warp
Average Warp Count
White
Warp Colors
Cotton
Weave Type
Overshot
Weft
Blue
Weft Colors
Weft Count
Wool
Made/Created
Time Period
19th Century
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton, Wool
Entry/Object ID
1985.5.1
Coverlet
Name/Title
Coverlet
Lexicon
Description
White overshot coverlet with applied fringe on three side. The coverlet consists of two woven panels seamed together down the center, with the weaving patterns not matched. The fringe was likely added at a later date.
Acquisition
Accession
1986.20
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Cleveland, Susan Little Church (1796-1823)
Person or Organization
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1810
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
1986.20.1
Context
Owned by Susan Little Church Cleveland.
Coverlet
Name/Title
Coverlet
Lexicon
Description
Single panel of a brown and blue summer-and-winter coverlet. The two short edges are hemmed, and there are several weaving errors throughout.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.22
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Powers, Mary Stevens (1802-1892)
Person or Organization
Woven Textile Details
Warp
Average Warp Count
Wool
Weave Type
Summer and Winter
Weft
Wool
Weft Materials
Made/Created
Artist Information
Powers, Mary Stevens (1802-1892)
Artist
Date made
circa 1840
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wool
Entry/Object ID
1950.22.1
Context
Said to have been made by Mary Stevens Powers, who processed the fibers, dyed the yarns, and wove the the material.
Coverlet
Name/Title
Coverlet
Lexicon
Description
Blue-and-white overshot wool and cotton coverlet in a Chariot Wheel pattern. The coverlet is formed from three panels, seamed together with the pattern matched. All four edges are hemmed.
Acquisition
Accession
1952.6
Woven Textile Details
Warp
Average Warp Count
White
Blue
Warp Colors
Cotton
Wool
Weave Type
Overshot
Weft
White
Blue
Weft Colors
Weft Count
Cotton
Wool
Made/Created
Artist Information
Wesson, Phoebe Brock
Artist
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wool, Cotton
Entry/Object ID
1952.6
Context
Made by Phoebe Brock Wesson of Danville, Vermont
Coverlet
Interpretative Labels
Label
Emily Andrus lived in Pawlet, Vermont and owned this jaquard woven coverlet. It isn't clear though if she made the coverlet or if it was a gift.
Name/Title
Coverlet
Lexicon
Description
Jacquard woven double-cloth coverlet in blue and white. The center field is woven in a pattern of different styles of rosettes. The border is woven with a repeating pattern of scrollwork around an urn. The bottom two corners are woven with a rampant eagle holding a ribbon with the words "E. PLURIBUS UNUM" and the inscription "EMMILY E. ANDRUS / 1850" underneath.
Acquisition
Accession
1981.38
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Andrus, Emily Chapin (1787-1852)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Pawlet
City
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Woven Textile Details
Warp
Weave Type
Double Cloth
Weft
Made/Created
Artist Information
Tyler, Harry
Artist
Date made
1850
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wool, Cotton
Entry/Object ID
1981.38
Context
Owned by Emily Chapin Andrus of Pawlet, Vermont.
Coverlet
Name/Title
Coverlet
Lexicon
Description
Narrow strip removed from a woven coverlet. The strip consists of two panels sewn together down the center. It is woven in the Wig Rose pattern.
Acquisition
Accession
2014.60
Made/Created
Artist Information
Samson, Frances Harran
Artist
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
2014.60.568
Context
Made by Frances Harron Samson
Coverlet
Name/Title
Coverlet
Lexicon
Description
Polly's Delight pattern overshot coverlet. The coverlet is woven of blue wool and white cotton with long, white double-row leno fringe on three sides. It consists of two panels seamed together up the center. The corners of the coverlet are rounded with a tuck.
Acquisition
Accession
1955.15
Woven Textile Details
Warp
Average Warp Count
Blue
White
Warp Colors
Wool
Cotton
Weave Type
Overshot
Weft
Blue
White
Weft Colors
Weft Count
Wool
Cotton
Made/Created
Artist Information
Crane, Bathsheba Howard Phillips (1811-1895)
Artist
Date made
circa 1825
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wool, Cotton
Entry/Object ID
1955.15
Context
Made by Bathsheba H. Phillips Crane of Newfane, Vermont. The draft for the pattern as well as other charts made by Crane are held in the Vermont Historical Society's library.
Web Links and URLs
Coverlet
Name/Title
Coverlet
Lexicon
Description
Blue and white handwoven overshot coverlet with fringe. It is made from 2 panels.
Acquisition
Accession
1959.37
Woven Textile Details
Warp
Weave Type
Overshot
Weft
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton, Wool
Entry/Object ID
1959.37.20
Coverlet
Name/Title
Coverlet
Lexicon
Description
Half of a wool coverlet woven in the Governor's Garden pattern. It has been overdyed green. It has fringe on 2 sides.
Acquisition
Accession
1959.37
Woven Textile Details
Weave Type
Overshot
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wool
Entry/Object ID
1959.37.23
Coverlet
Name/Title
Coverlet
Lexicon
Description
Half of a blue-and-white summer/winter coverlet made from cotton and wool.
Acquisition
Accession
1959.37
Woven Textile Details
Warp
Average Warp Count
Cotton
Weave Type
Summer and Winter
Weft
Weft Count
Wool
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton, Wool
Entry/Object ID
1959.37.24
Coverlet
Name/Title
Coverlet
Lexicon
Description
One panel of a brown-on-brown woven coverlet in the Governor's Garden pattern. There is 4-in knotted fringe on 2 sides.
Acquisition
Accession
1959.37
Woven Textile Details
Warp
Average Warp Count
Wool
Weave Type
Overshot
Weft
Weft Count
Wool
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wool
Entry/Object ID
1959.37.25
Coverlet
Name/Title
Coverlet
Lexicon
Description
Red and white figured coverlet. The coverlet features a center medallion with a pointed star or flower surrounded by a laurel wreath and borders of flowers and oak leaves. Surrounded the center is a border design of tiles with folk-style eagles in each corner. The outer border consists of large leaves and flowers. There is red fring on three sides, and the bottom corners are rounded.
Acquisition
Accession
1959.37
Woven Textile Details
Warp
Average Warp Count
White
Warp Colors
Cotton
Weave Type
Overshot
Weft
Red
White
Weft Colors
Weft Count
Cotton
Wool
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wool, Cotton
Entry/Object ID
1959.37.28
Coverlet
Name/Title
Coverlet
Lexicon
Description
Black-and-white overshot coverlet made from 2 panels. There is fringe on 3 sides.
Acquisition
Accession
1959.37
Woven Textile Details
Warp
Average Warp Count
Wool
Weave Type
Overshot
Weft
Weft Count
Wool
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wool
Entry/Object ID
1959.37.54
Coverlet
Name/Title
Coverlet
Lexicon
Description
Red, white, and blue overshot coverlet with a repeating geometric pattern. It is made of 2 panels, that are seamed down the center and not pattern matched. The colored stripes to not align with the woven pattern.
Acquisition
Accession
1973.32
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Danby
Town
Rutland County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Woven Textile Details
Warp
Average Warp Count
White
Warp Colors
Cotton
Weave Type
Overshot
Weft
Red
White
Blue
Weft Colors
Weft Count
Wool
Made/Created
Artist Information
Baker, Julia Ann Sheldon (1839-1905)
Artist
Date made
1860-1870
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wool, Cotton
Entry/Object ID
1973.32.2
Context
Made by Julia Ann Sheldon Baker of Wallingford, Vermont
Coverlet
Name/Title
Coverlet
Lexicon
Description
Panel of a blue-and-white overshot coverlet in the orange peel pattern.
Acquisition
Accession
1968.60
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Rolfe, Jacob (1790-1864)
Person or Organization
Woven Textile Details
Warp
Average Warp Count
Cotton
Weave Type
Overshot
Weft
Weft Count
Wool
Made/Created
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wool, Cotton
Entry/Object ID
1968.60.3
Context
Made by the family of Colonel Jacob Rolfe in Colchester, Vermont
Coverlet
Name/Title
Coverlet
Lexicon
Description
Panel of a blue-and-white summer and winter woven coverlet. The coverlet is woven of blue dyed wool and white cotton. The piece is two widths of woven fabric, seamed down the center, with wide hems on all sides, indicating that it was reworked after its original use.
Acquisition
Accession
1983.6
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Walker, Adah Shephardson (1808-1901)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Clarendon
Town
Rutland County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Woven Textile Details
Warp
Weave Type
Summer and Winter
Weft
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1850
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wool, Cotton
Entry/Object ID
1983.6.1
Context
Owned by Adah Shepardson Walker in Clarendon, Vermont
Cozy
Name/Title
Cozy
Lexicon
Description
Semi-circular white cotton tea cozy with a ruffle around the round edge. It is embroidered with white thread in a floral design with a central basket using mostly bullion stitches.
Use
To cover a pot of tea to keep it warm longer.
Acquisition
Accession
2007.18
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Burlington
City
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1810
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Other
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
2007.18.126
Context
Possibly used in Burlington, Vermont.
Cup Mat
Name/Title
Cup Mat
Lexicon
Description
This is a rectangular cup mat made of linen. At the center of the doily, there is a motif of a dog holding a tray with two glasses. Towards the left corner of the doily, there is a bucket holding a bottle. In the upper right corner, there is a bright orange and yellow flower with green stems and leaves, which extends and forms a border on three sides. The dog and the bucket are depicted in black, orange, and yellow colors. The edges of the mat are finished with a red overcast stitch.
Acquisition
Accession
2011.34
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Carlisle, Lilian Baker (1912-2006)
Person or Organization
Made/Created
Date made
1930
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
2011.34.4
Cup Mats
Name/Title
Cup Mats
Lexicon
Description
Set of 4 cup mats. Each circular mat is double layered, with a slit across the top layer allowing to be put over the base of a stem glass. Each is cross stitched with a chicken and finished in red blanket stitches.
Acquisition
Accession
2011.34
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Carlisle, Lilian Baker (1912-2006)
Person or Organization
Made/Created
Date made
1925-1935
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall (each)
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
2011.34.2a-d
Curtain
Name/Title
Curtain
Lexicon
Description
Narrow, white linen curtain printed in blue with a sides of vines and butterflies. The long edges are selvedges. There is a 1-inch hem on one end, and a 2-inch pocket on the other.
Acquisition
Accession
1976.43
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
1976.43.144
Decorative Needlework
Name/Title
Decorative Needlework
Lexicon
Description
Framed embroidered picture consisting of the phrase "GOD Bless our Home" in gothic script. The phrase is embroidered in stripes of red, pink, and green. At the center bottom is a brown cabin set on a blue ground with a green tree in the back. The needlework is done on paper canvas.
Acquisition
Accession
1976.43
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wool, Paper, Cardboard, Wood, Glass
Entry/Object ID
1976.43.213
Decorative Needlework
Name/Title
Decorative Needlework
Lexicon
Description
Framed embroidered picture consisting of the phrase "The Lord is my Shepherd" in gothic script stitched onto a canvas of perforated paper. It is stitched with variegated wool yarn in shades of green and yellow.
Acquisition
Accession
1976.43
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Paper, Wool, Glass, Cardboard
Entry/Object ID
1976.43.266
Decorative Needlework
Name/Title
Decorative Needlework
Lexicon
Description
Framed embroidered picture consisting of the phrase "After Clouds Sunshine" embroidered on perforated paper. The words are stitched with pink-to-white variegated yarn. The perforated paper canvas printed in grey with white ferns and a dove.
Acquisition
Accession
1976.43
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wool, Paper, Wood, Glass, Cardboard
Entry/Object ID
1976.43.214
Decorative Needlework
Name/Title
Decorative Needlework
Lexicon
Description
Framed embroidered picture consisting of the word "CHARITY" in gothic script surround by the phrases "ENVIETH NOT," "THINKETH NO EVIL," "HOPETH ALL THINGS," "ENDURETH ALL THINGS," "NEVER FAILETH," "SUFFERETH LONG," and "ENVIETH NOT," each separated into its own banner. The words are stitched with variegated wool yarn in shades of pink and white. They are intersperced with leaves stitched in variegated wool yarn in shades of green and yellow. The ground is pierced paper.
Acquisition
Accession
1976.12
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wool, Paper, Cardboard, Wood, Glass
Entry/Object ID
1976.12
Deposit Bag
Name/Title
Deposit Bag
Lexicon
Description
Blue deposit bag with heavy, metal zipper along the top. The front is screen printed with an image of the bank's storefront in white and the inscriptions "The/MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK/Burlington - Essex Jct., Vermont" in yellow and "MEMBER FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION" in white.
Use
Used to carry money to the bank for deposits
Acquisition
Accession
2020.6
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Merchants National Bank
Person or Organization
Related Places
,
Materials
Material
Cotton, Metal
Entry/Object ID
2020.6.2
Context
Used for deposits at The Merchants National Bank in Burlington, Vermont
Deposit Bag
Name/Title
Deposit Bag
Lexicon
Description
Blue canvas bag with heavy metal zipper closure secured by large metal lock. The lock is covered on the sides in leather. The face of the bag is embroidered with red thread with the words, "The Howard Bank", in cursive chain stitches, and "M2813" in chain and satin stitches.
Use
Used to carry money to the bank for deposits
Acquisition
Accession
2020.6
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
The Howard Bank
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Burlington
City
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Cotton, Metal, Leather
Entry/Object ID
2020.6.3
Context
Used for deposits at The Howard Bank in Burlington, VT.
Doily
Name/Title
Doily
Lexicon
Description
Square, white knitted doily. It is knitted in a pattern that alternates between openwork diamonds and slightly raised four-petaled leaves.
Acquisition
Accession
2003.16
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1930
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
2003.16.13
Context
Owned by a member of the Goodall family in Montpelier, Vermont.
Doily
Name/Title
Doily
Lexicon
Description
Square, white knitted doily. It is knitted in a pattern that alternates between ribbed diamonds and slightly raised four-petaled leaves. The edges are trimmed with machine-made lace.
Acquisition
Accession
2003.16
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1930-1950
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Linen, Cotton
Entry/Object ID
2003.16.14
Context
Owned by a member of the Goodall family in Montpelier, Vermont.
Doily
Name/Title
Doily
Lexicon
Description
The doily is round and crocheted with white thread. It features a six-petal design in the center surrounded by rounds of double crochet. The outer border of the doily is made in a pineapple design connected by loops of chain stitches.
Acquisition
Accession
2003.16
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1930-1950
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
2003.16.17
Context
Owned by a member of the Goodall family in Montpelier, Vermont.
Doily
Name/Title
Doily
Lexicon
Description
Round doily consisting of a plain-woven linen center edged in crocheted lace. The lace is crocketed in a scalloped fan pattern.
Acquisition
Accession
2003.16
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1930-1950
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton, Linen
Entry/Object ID
2003.16.18
Context
Owned by a member of the Goodall family in Montpelier, Vermont.
Doily
Name/Title
Doily
Lexicon
Description
Square crocheted doily consisting of 6 round medallions connected with stars.
Acquisition
Accession
2003.16
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1930-1950
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
2003.16.42
Context
Owned by a member of the Goodall family in Montpelier, Vermont.
Doily
Name/Title
Doily
Lexicon
Description
Round, plain-woven linen doily with a narrow, crocheted border.
Acquisition
Accession
2003.16
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1930-1950
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
2003.16.43
Context
Owned by a member of the Goodall family in Montpelier, Vermont.
Doily
Name/Title
Doily
Lexicon
Description
Round, plain-woven linen doily with a narrow, crocheted border.
Acquisition
Accession
2003.16
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1930-1950
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
2003.16.44
Context
Owned by a member of the Goodall family in Montpelier, Vermont.
Doily
Name/Title
Doily
Lexicon
Description
Round, plain-woven linen doily with a narrow, crocheted border.
Acquisition
Accession
2003.16
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1930-1950
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
2003.16.45
Context
Owned by a member of the Goodall family in Montpelier, Vermont.
Doily
Name/Title
Doily
Lexicon
Description
Round, plain-woven linen doily with a tatted border.
Acquisition
Accession
2003.16
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1930-1950
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
2003.16.46
Context
Owned by a member of the Goodall family in Montpelier, Vermont.
Doily
Name/Title
Doily
Lexicon
Description
Round crocheted doily. The doily has a flower in the center and is otherwise made up of concentric loops of chain stitches.
Acquisition
Accession
2003.16
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1930-1950
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
2003.16.47
Context
Owned by a member of the Goodall family in Montpelier, Vermont.
Doily
Name/Title
Doily
Lexicon
Description
Round doily with a square, plain-woven cotton center. The edges are crocheted in semi-circular wedges, each with a design of roses.
Acquisition
Accession
2003.16
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1930-1950
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
2003.16.49
Context
Owned by a member of the Goodall family in Montpelier, Vermont.
Doily
Name/Title
Doily
Lexicon
Description
Square knitted doily with a design of a central snowflake surrounded by three borders. There is long fringe on each side.
Acquisition
Accession
2014.60
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
2014.60.831
Doily
Name/Title
Doily
Lexicon
Description
Round crocheted doily with a simple pattern of concentric circles.
Acquisition
Accession
2014.60
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
2014.60.858
Doily
Name/Title
Doily
Lexicon
Description
Round crocheted doily. The doily has a netted appearance made with circular rows of chainstitch.
Acquisition
Accession
2014.60
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
2014.60.869
Doily
Name/Title
Doily
Lexicon
Description
Round crocheted doily with a central star or flower and surrounding palm leaves.
Acquisition
Accession
2014.60
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
String, Lace
Entry/Object ID
2014.60.870
Context
No VT connection.
Doily
Name/Title
Doily
Lexicon
Description
Diamond-shaped crocheted doily with a patter of palm leaves radiating from the center.
Acquisition
Accession
2014.60
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
2014.60.872
Doily
Name/Title
Doily
Lexicon
Description
Machine-made round lace doily.
Acquisition
Accession
2014.60
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
2014.60.922
Doily
Name/Title
Doily
Lexicon
Description
Handwoven linen napkin with fringe and drawn work border.
Acquisition
Accession
2004.38
Made/Created
Artist Information
Wheelock, Martha (1792-1849), Galusha, Mary Wheelock (1830-1918)
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
2004.38.4
Context
Made by Martha Wheelock or Mary Wheelock Galusha of Shaftsbury, Vermont
Doily
Name/Title
Doily
Lexicon
Description
Handwoven linen napkin with fringe and drawn work border.
Acquisition
Accession
2004.38
Made/Created
Artist Information
Wheelock, Martha (1792-1849), Galusha, Mary Wheelock (1830-1918)
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
2004.38.5
Context
Made by Martha Wheelock or Mary Wheelock Galusha of Shaftsbury, Vermont
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
Related Places
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
Cotton doily consisting of a woven fabric center with a wide crocheted border. The border is lobed, creating a star of flower shape.
Acquisition
Accession
2014.60
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
2014.60.871
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.
Doily
Name/Title
Doily
Lexicon
Description
Square with drawnwork lace in the center. The lace is in a checkerboard pattern, alternating between solid squares and a spiderweb design. The 4 sides are edged with fringe.
Acquisition
Accession
2007.18
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Howe, Francies Coolidge (1904-1993)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Bellows Falls
Village
Rockingham
Town
Windham County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
2007.18.169
Context
Made in Bellows Falls, Vermont.
Doily
Name/Title
Doily
Lexicon
Description
Rectangular fillet lace doily with a pattern of 2 cats.
Acquisition
Accession
2007.18
Made/Created
Artist Information
Catlin, Ruth Ford
Artist
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
2007.18.225
Context
Made by Ruth Ford Catlin of Burlington, Vermont.
Doily
Name/Title
Doily
Lexicon
Description
Square crocheted doily that spells the word "MILK" in the center. The back is lined with black fabric. The edges are strung with large blue beads.
Use
Draped over the top of a milk pitcher, the bead would weigh down the edges, keeping flies out of the bottle.
Acquisition
Accession
2007.18
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Carlisle, Lilian Baker (1912-2006)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Swanton
Town
Franklin County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton, Plastic
Entry/Object ID
2007.18.491
Context
Collected by Lilian Baker Carlisle in Swanton, Vermont.
Doll Quilt
Name/Title
Doll Quilt
Lexicon
Description
Small patchwork quilt sized for a doll. The quilt is pieced from rectangles of fabric, alternating between a green floral-patterned calico and various other printed cottons. It is backed in undyed cotton and bound with floral-printed cotton. It is hand-quilted in a diamond-pattern with brown thread.
Acquisition
Accession
1972.28
Made/Created
Artist Information
Maxham, Elbert (1872-1944)
Artist
Date made
circa 1880
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
1972.28.14
Context
Purportedly made by Elbert Maxham of Middlesex, Vermont, before the age of 6
Doormat
Name/Title
Doormat
Lexicon
Description
Doormat made of varigated baling twine in shades of golden tan and green. The twine was braided and then woven into the mat.
Acquisition
Accession
2017.24
Made/Created
Artist Information
Lepine, Imelda R. (1899-1994)
Artist
Date made
1939-1994
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Jute
Entry/Object ID
2017.24.1
Context
Made by Imelda Lepine in Morristown, VT
Doormat
Name/Title
Doormat
Lexicon
Description
Doormat made of green baling twine and tan baling twine. The twine was first braided and then woven.
Acquisition
Accession
2017.24
Made/Created
Artist Information
Lepine, Imelda R. (1899-1994)
Artist
Date made
1939-1994
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Jute
Entry/Object ID
2017.24.2
Context
Made by Imelda Lepine in Morristown, Vermont
Dressing Table Cover
Name/Title
Dressing Table Cover
Lexicon
Description
Square cotton dressing table cover embroidered in redwork with a design of a sprig of waterlilies and the words, "Sweet Lilies close their leaves At Night".
Acquisition
Accession
2014.60
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Bates, Martha Fuller Peck (1846-1924)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Barre City
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
2014.60.928
Context
Likely owned by Martha Peck Bates of Barre, Vermont
Fair Linen Cloth
Name/Title
Fair Linen Cloth
Lexicon
Description
This table runner is made of linen and features a weaving pattern of Ms and Os, which were created using handspun linen singles. The hems of the table runner are finished with a machine woven binding. The weaving density of the table runner is 40 ends per inch (epi) and 42 picks per inch (ppi).
Acquisition
Accession
1989.2
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Waitsfield
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Artist Information
Smith, Ruth Barnard (1791-1868)
Artist
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
1989.2.1
Context
Used on a communion table in Waitsfield, Vermont
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.
Flag
Name/Title
Flag
Lexicon
Description
Blue flag hand painted in the center with a pictorial interpretation of the Vermont state seal. The image consists of a cow standing in a field near a lone tree (traditionally an evergreen but in this case more visually similar to a maple) and several sheaves of wheat. Red-and-green trees are in the background as well as rocky-looking mountains. The words, "FREEDOM AND UNITY" run across the top of the image.
Acquisition
Accession
1930.9
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1923
Materials
Material
Wool
Entry/Object ID
1930.9
Context
This design was used for the Vermont State flag from 1837 until 1923.
Flag
Name/Title
Flag
Lexicon
Description
Blue silk flag painted with a ring of 25 5-pointed stars around a central white medallion. The medallion is printed with a design of a bald eagle with an American shield on its chest, holding a ribbon that reads, "E PLURIBUS UNUM". Beneath the eagle are the words, "VERMONT. REGT. NO. 13".
Acquisition
Accession
1938.7
Relationships
Related Events
Mexican-American War
Event
Related Person or Organization
Fiske, Washington (1804-1897), 13th Vermont Infantry
Made/Created
Date made
1845
Manufacturer
B. W. Thayer
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Silk
Entry/Object ID
1938.7
Context
The flag of the 13th Vermont Regiment, carried by Washington Fiske during the Mexican-American War.
Flag
Name/Title
Flag
Lexicon
Description
Navy blue silk flag with hand-painted seal of the State of Vermont in the center. The seal is bordered in gold scroll decoration within a laurel-type wreath of two pine branches. The inscription "Freedom Vermont and Unity" is painted beneath the seal on a pink ribbon. The crest is a deer or elk head emerging from a blue and gold twist. The seal itself shows a country scene of a large evergreen tree in a field or pasture, with a cow, a pond, and sheaves of wheat in front of a mountain range. The flag is bordered on three sides by gold fringe.
Acquisition
Accession
5.49
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Silk
Entry/Object ID
5.49
Context
Said to be the artist's model for the first Vermont state flag.
Flag
Name/Title
Flag
Lexicon
Description
Small Canadian "Red Ensign" flag printed on cotton. The flag is glued to a small wooden dowel.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.81
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Canada
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Cotton, Wood
Entry/Object ID
1960.81.2e
Flag
Name/Title
Flag
Lexicon
Description
Rectangular flag consisting of a blue ground with 48 white, five-pointed stars. One edge is bound in white cotton with metal grommets in the corners. One of the corner stars is replaced, with three lines of topstitching holding the patch in place. A stamp on the edge binding reads, "VALLEY FORGE BUNTING FLAG" and "DETTRAS FLAG PRODUCTS".
Acquisition
Accession
1994.53
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Hall, Edwin C. (1845-1913)
Person or Organization
Made/Created
Date made
1912-1959
Manufacturer
Dettra Flag Company, Inc.
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Cotton, Brass
Entry/Object ID
1994.53.1
Flag
Name/Title
Flag
Lexicon
Description
Rectangular nylon flag with white text on a black ground. The text reads "BLACK LIVES MATTER" with the center word in black on a white rectangle. The left edge of the flag is banded with white nylon with a metal grommet on the bottom left corner and a torn hole on the top left corner. (Per donor: the grommet was ripped out when lower the flag from the pole.)
Acquisition
Accession
2021.8
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Barre City
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Woven Textile Details
Warp
Nylon
Warp Materials
Weave Type
Plain Weave
Weft
Nylon
Weft Materials
Made/Created
Date made
2020
Materials
Material
Nylon, Metal
Entry/Object ID
2021.8.1
Context
Flown on the Barre City flagpole in December, 2020
Flag
Name/Title
Flag
Lexicon
Description
Vermont state flag contained in its original box with two archival objects: an autographed postcard showing a man (Dave Watson) holding the flag and a side banner indicating that it was on Mt. Everest; and a paper indicating how to care for the flag.
Acquisition
Accession
2020.16
Made/Created
Date made
circa 2006
Materials
Material
Polyester, Cardboard
Entry/Object ID
2020.16.1a
Context
Carried by Dave Watson to the top of Mt. Everest in 2006.
Gun Cover
Name/Title
Gun Cover
Lexicon
Description
Long, narrow, khaki-colored cotton canvas gun cover. There is an opening on one end that is bound in black cotton and secures with metal snaps. There is a hand-inked label that reads, "Eagle Pass, Texas / H.D. NEWTON / July 9, 1916 / Company K, 1st Inf V.N.G." along with an icon consisting of 2 guns crossed over a laurel wreath with the words, "Expert Rifleman - 200 yard range".
Acquisition
Accession
1971.5
Relationships
Related Events
World War I
Event
Related Person or Organization
Newton, Harold Dennis (1895-1986)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Hartland
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Cotton, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1971.5.1
Context
Used by Harold Dennis Newton of Hartland, Vermont, during World War I.
Handkerchief
Name/Title
Handkerchief
Lexicon
Description
Handkerchief featuring a half-inch decorative border of red-and-white stripes. In the corners are blue squares with 25 stars each. Positioned at the center of the kerchief is a bust portrait of Admiral George Dewey, encircled by a wreath and flanked by draped flags below. Above this central image, there is an illustration of an eagle holding a banner that reads, "OUR GEORGE / HE'S ALL RIGHT." Below the portrait is the inscription, "Rear Admiral George Dewey, U.S.N / The Hero of the Manila Fight."
Acquisition
Accession
1976.19
Relationships
Related Events
Spanish-American War, Dewey Day
Related Person or Organization
Dewey, George (1837-1917)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Entry/Object ID
1976.19.5
Handkerchief
Name/Title
Handkerchief
Lexicon
Description
Plain-woven linen handkerchief woven in a white, yellow, and blue plaid design. Two edges are selvedges and the other two are hand hemmed.
Acquisition
Accession
1958.1
Woven Textile Details
Warp
Average Warp Count
Linen
Weave Type
Plain Weave
Weft
Weft Count
Linen
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
1958.1.1208
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
Name/Title
Handkerchief
Lexicon
Description
Blue-and-white plaid linen handkerchief. It is plain-woven and hemmed on two sides.
Acquisition
Accession
1957.25
Woven Textile Details
Warp
Weave Type
Plain Weave
Weft
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
1957.25.53
Context
From notes by an unknown evaluator of various fabric items in the VHS collection:
"Linen warp and weft. Plain weave with check with border."
"Linen warp and weft. Plain weave with check with border."
Handkerchief
Name/Title
Handkerchief
Lexicon
Description
Blue and white plaid square handkerchief. It is plain woven and hemmed on two sides.
Acquisition
Accession
1957.25
Woven Textile Details
Warp
Weave Type
Plain Weave
Weft
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
1957.25.54
Context
From notes by an unknown evaluator of various fabric items in the VHS collection:
"All linen warp and weft. Isn't quite square. natural and indigo, nicely woven and in good condition. Nice to have because they are difficult to find now. Early to mid-19th century."
"All linen warp and weft. Isn't quite square. natural and indigo, nicely woven and in good condition. Nice to have because they are difficult to find now. Early to mid-19th century."
Handkerchief
Interpretative Labels
Label
Handkerchief, 1886
Possibly Mary Conner Whitney
Putnamville, VT
Cotton, ink
This white handkerchief with faint purple scrawl from 1886 is an example of Vermonters' early attempts to connect with the deceased. In 1886, a seance was held in Putnamville, Vermont, not far from Barre. During the seance, a spirit writer allegedly penned the following note on the handkerchief: "Dear Mother, I am here..." The writer also attempted to sign the note as evidenced from the faint last indiscernible line. The handkerchief's owner was seance participant Mary Jane Wright, whose husband Medad had established the nearby settlement of Wrightsville. Mrs. Wright's daughter, Jennie, later claimed that the note had been written "without visible hands." The medium holding the seance was identified as "Mrs. Whitney." This may have been Mary Conner Whitney, whose daughter, Anna, had married Jacob Putnam, one of the members of the founding family of Putnamville. Had Mrs. Whitney in fact made contact with spirits? We do know that Mrs. Wright's eldest son, Prentiss, had died sometime after 1880. He was a bachelor who lived with his parents his entire life, working in the Putnams' lumber mills. Look closely at the rather illegible signature on the handkerchief - could it be the first few letters of the name "Prentiss?" Only the spirits know for sure.
Name/Title
Handkerchief
Lexicon
Description
White handkerchief with handwriting in purple ink saying, "Dear Mother I am here P[illeg]". The handkerchief has a wide border stitched with hem stitches and is creased into folds.
Acquisition
Accession
1967.62
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Wright, Mary Jane McIntyre (1849-1909)
Person or Organization
Made/Created
Artist Information
Whitney, Mary Connor
Artist
Date made
1886
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Entry/Object ID
1967.62.4
Context
Written during a seance by Spiritualist medium "Mrs. Whitney", supposedly without touching it in Putnamville, VT
Handkerchief
Name/Title
Handkerchief
Lexicon
Description
White cotton handkerchief embroidered with a map of Vermont. Several cities and towns are marked with red dots and labeled in black thread. The outline of the state is in blue. There are a few blue mountains with white snow through the center of the map. Near the top, there is a man chiseling, near the middle there is a man skiing, and at the bottom right are 2 red clover blossoms and the word "Vermont" in yellow. The edges of the handkerchief are scalloped and finished with blue thread.
Acquisition
Accession
1994.46
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
1994.46
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.
Handkerchief Case
Name/Title
Handkerchief Case
Lexicon
Description
This handkerchief box has a red silk exterior and is lined with white satin. On one side of the box, there are white grosgrain ribbons arranged in a crossing pattern, while on the other side, two pieces of ribbon run parallel to each other. It's worth noting that these ribbon arrangements are designed to be reversible, allowing you to flip them to the opposite side for a different look.
In terms of decoration, the outside front cover of the box is adorned with four leather circles, two of which overlap. These circles feature hand-painted depictions of children. Additionally, the phrase "Merry Xmas" is written on the cover. There are blue-painted flowers on the inside, and on the back, there are three small drawn flowers.
In terms of decoration, the outside front cover of the box is adorned with four leather circles, two of which overlap. These circles feature hand-painted depictions of children. Additionally, the phrase "Merry Xmas" is written on the cover. There are blue-painted flowers on the inside, and on the back, there are three small drawn flowers.
Acquisition
Accession
1982.4
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Northrup, Mary Hawes (1814-1897)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Shoreham
Town
Addison County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Artist Information
Allen, Cornelia
Artist
Date made
1882
Materials
Material
Silk
Entry/Object ID
1982.4.5
Context
Made by Cornelia Allen for Mary H. Northrup of Shoreham, Vermont.
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.
Hatbox Cover
Name/Title
Hatbox Cover
Lexicon
Description
Printed cotton hatbox cover. It has drawstrings at both ends. It is printed with a checked design with one of the stripes having floral patterning, and the other stripes consisting of different weights of smaller stripes.
Acquisition
Accession
1993.14
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Barnet
Town
Caledonia County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1850-1860
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
1993.14.4
Context
Owned by a member of the Blair family of Barnet, Vermont.
Hot Pad
Name/Title
Hot Pad
Lexicon
Description
Linen hot mat cover with floral embroidery and a scalloped edge border. Covers a felt-covered asbestos inner heat mat.
Acquisition
Accession
1976.43
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Calais
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Linen, Wool, Asbestos
Entry/Object ID
1976.43.44a-b
Context
Likely owned by a member of the Kent family in Calais, Vermont.
Insulated cover
Name/Title
Insulated cover
Lexicon
Description
Dog Team Tavern cozy or covering to keep a teapot or covered casserole hot. It is a white linen weave with a loop sticking out in the middle. In each of the four quadrants of the cozy, there is a hand-painted image: Dogs pulling a sled carrying and child and an adult, the Dog Team Tavern, a map locating the tavern in the region and the Green Mountain Playhouse.
Acquisition
Accession
2004.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Dog Team Tavern
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Middlebury
New Haven
Town
Addison County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Continent
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Holmes Inc.
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
2004.63.10
Context
The Dog Team Tavern was located on Dog Ream Road in New Haven. The location was a traditional stopover for travelers. Sir Wilfred and Lady Anne Grenfell constructed the building in the 1920s as a mission home. They made it a tea house in 1936 and sold crafts and gifts from Newfoundland and Labrador. In 1946, Eben and Catherine Joy bought the Dog Team Tavern and ran it as a country inn and restaurant. They retained many antique furnishings and knickknacks from the Grenfell era. The tavern changed hands again in 1978 and 1987 when its final owner, Christopher Hesslink bought it. It burned down in 2006 and Hesslink's body was found inside.
Lace
Name/Title
Lace
Lexicon
Description
Six small lace samples. Two are floral medallions. Two are flora cuffs. Two are eyelet cuffs.
Acquisition
Accession
1940.17
Made/Created
Artist Information
Bullard, Mary L. Tillison (1835-1917)
Artist
Date made
1857
Materials
Material
Lace
Entry/Object ID
1940.17.5a-f
Context
Made by Mary Tillison Bullard in Swanton, Vermont.
Lace Fragment
Name/Title
Lace Fragment
Lexicon
Description
Two lengths of black lace edging. One is bobbin lace in a teardrop pattern with a scalloped edge. The other is machine-made netting with a feather and diamond pattern. The feathers extend from the netting to create a scalloped edge.
Acquisition
Accession
1959.46
Entry/Object ID
1959.46.3a-b
Context
Possibly owned by Minerva Lydia Barnes Wilson (b. 1829)
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.
Lace Fragment
Name/Title
Lace Fragment
Lexicon
Description
Lace bodice insertion. The main design is with a triangular border and consists of floral elements cut from other lace and appliqued onto netting. The top is decorated with different floral lace with a scalloped edge.
Acquisition
Accession
1952.21
Entry/Object ID
1952.21.2a
Context
Owned by a member of the Wait family.
Lacemaker's Cushion
Name/Title
Lacemaker's Cushion
Lexicon
Description
Spherical, tightly padded lacemaking pillow. The pillow is covered with stripes of printed cotton. The cotton has a brown ground with floral pattern printed onto it, the colors of which have not faded almost completely. There are two pouches attached to the pillow: one is blue-and-white ticking and the other is blue-and-white printed cotton. There is a strip of paper attached to the pillow that is perforated throughout its length with evenly spaced pinholes. At the upper end of the paper, several pins are inserted through the paper into the pillow, and threads are woven around the pins to create a small length of lace. The unwoven ends of the lace are wound wooden lace bobbins that are held in the printed cotton pouch.
Acquisition
Accession
1951.1
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Rice, Sarah Sterling (1766-1864)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Reading
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Cotton, Wool, Paper, Metal, Wood
Entry/Object ID
1951.1a-u
Context
Used by Sarah Sterling Rice in Reading, Vermont
Lap Robe
Name/Title
Lap Robe
Lexicon
Description
Chenille lap robe, or throw blanket. The blanket is woven in horizontal stripes of red, green, and grey. The long edges are selvedges, and the short edges and hemmed.
Acquisition
Accession
2016.43
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Fletcher Farm School
Person or Organization
Made/Created
Artist Information
Williams, Annie
Artist
Date made
1957
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Silk, Wool
Entry/Object ID
2016.43.2
Context
Made by Annie Williams at Fletcher Farm Craft School in Ludlow, Vermont, 1957.
Law Enforcement Patch
Name/Title
Law Enforcement Patch
Lexicon
Description
Round embroidered patch showing the state of Vermont with the lower half of the state covered with a Confederate battle flag. The center of the image is covered with a banner that reads, "SINCE 1988". The patch has a yellow border with the green inscription, "SOUTHERN VERMONT DRUG TASK FORCE".
Acquisition
Accession
2020.25
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Vermont State Police
Person or Organization
Entry/Object ID
2020.25.1
Context
Given to members of the Southern Vermont Drug Task Force, formed in 1987.
Web Links and URLs
Linen
Name/Title
Linen
Lexicon
Description
Twist of white linen fibers.
Acquisition
Accession
1995.46
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Barnet
Town
Caledonia County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Time Period
19th Century
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
1995.46.8
Context
Owned by a member of the Gilfillan family of Barnet, Vermont
Linen
Name/Title
Linen
Lexicon
Description
Twist of undyed linen fibers.
Acquisition
Accession
1995.46
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Barnet
Town
Caledonia County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Time Period
19th Century
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
1995.46.9
Context
Owned by a member of the Gilfillan family of Barnet, Vermont
Linen
Name/Title
Linen
Lexicon
Description
Twist of long staple grey linen fibers.
Acquisition
Accession
1995.46
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Barnet
Town
Caledonia County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Time Period
19th Century
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
1995.46.10
Context
Owned by a member of the Gilfillan family of Barnet, Vermont
Linen
Name/Title
Linen
Lexicon
Description
Twist of light brown linen fibers.
Acquisition
Accession
1995.46
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Barnet
Town
Caledonia County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Time Period
19th Century
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
1995.46.11
Context
Owned by a member of the Gilfillan family of Barnet, Vermont
Mattress Cover
Name/Title
Mattress Cover
Lexicon
Description
This is a hand-sewn cotton mattress cover designed to fit a small mattress, possibly for a crib or youth bed. The cover was pieced together using cotton fabric to make it large enough to fit the mattress. On the underside of the mattress cover, there is a placket with a single buttonhole and a metal button that serves as the closure mechanism.
Acquisition
Accession
2014.41
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Calais
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1870-1920
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton, Metal
Entry/Object ID
2014.41.9
Context
Possibly used by a member of the Fitch family of Calais, Vermont
Membership Patch
Name/Title
Membership Patch
Lexicon
Description
Shield-shaped embroidered patch showing a figure in white armor (a Stormtrooper from the "Star Wars") holding a large gun and facing to the left over a blue ground. The label "501st LEGION" is at the top, and the label "GREEN MOUNTAIN SQUAD" is at the bottom on a green scroll. The back is coated with a thin plastic film (heat-activated adhesive).
Acquisition
Accession
2022.22
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
501st Legion, Green Mountain Squad
Person or Organization
Made/Created
Artist Information
Johnson, Hayes
Artist
Date made
2016
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Plastic, Polyester
Entry/Object ID
2022.22.1
Context
Produced by the 501st Legion, Green Mountain Squad. The 501st Legion is a cosplay group that builds and wears screen-accurate replica costumes from the Star Wars franchise. This patch was designed to mimic the Green Mountain Boys patch used by the Vermont Air National Guard.
Web Links and URLs
Membership Ribbon
Name/Title
Membership Ribbon
Lexicon
Description
Yellow satin-woven silk ribbon printed in red with the inscription, "42nd ENCAMPMENT DEPARTMENT OF VERMONT U. S. W. V. / 24th CONVENTION OF THE DEPARTMENT AUXILIARY / BARRE, VERMONT MAY 16-17, 1954". The logo for the USWV and USWV Auxiliary are printed on the ribbon. There is a T-shaped stick pin sewn into the back of the ribbon at the top hem.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.81
Relationships
Related Events
Spanish-American War
Event
Related Person or Organization
United Spanish War Veterans, Prouty, Edward H. (1871-1966)
Related Places
Place
Barton
Town
Orleans County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1954
Manufacturer
St. Louis Button Co.
Materials
Material
Silk, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1960.81.1k
Context
Worn by Edward H. Prouty to the 1954 state-wide encampment of the United Spanish War Veterans, a fraternal organization for veterans of the Spanish-American War, in Barton, Vermont. At the time of his death, Prouty was the last living officer of the Spanish-American War in Vermont.
Membership Ribbon
Name/Title
Membership Ribbon
Lexicon
Description
Green satin-woven ribbon with the stamped inscription, "C. V. R. VETERANS 1981". The bottom is cut into two points, and there is a safety pin attached to the top back.
Acquisition
Accession
2021.5
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
LeCompte, Conrad Armand (1907-2003), Central Vermont Railway
Woven Textile Details
Weave Type
Satin Weave
Made/Created
Date made
1981
Entry/Object ID
2021.5.10
Context
Central Vermont Railroad ribbon given to Conrad LeCompte
Membership Ribbon
Name/Title
Membership Ribbon
Lexicon
Description
Blue silk ribbon with a molded metal bar across the top and a metal medallion in the center. The ribbon is printed in gold with the inscription, "DELEGATE 7TH ANNUAL CONVENTION AT Sioux falls, S. D. JAN. 23 - 28, 1899". The central medallion is printed with an image of a building and the inscription, "NATIONAL CREAMERY BUTTER MAKERS ASS'N." There is a blue, shield-shaped sticker on the back that reads, "FRANK TUTTLE MANF'G OF SOCIETY GOODS BNNER FLAGS AND BADGES ELGIN. ILL."
Acquisition
Accession
2003.15
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Perry, Parker (1903-1988), National Creamery Butter Makers Association
Made/Created
Date made
1899
Manufacturer
Frank Tuttle
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Ribbon, Metal
Entry/Object ID
2003.15.3
Context
Produced for the National Convention of the National Creamery Butter Makers Association in 1899.
The American Butter Institute (ABI) is an Arlington, VA-based trade association for manufacturers, processors, marketers, and distributors of butter and butter products. Originally established as the National Association of Creamery Butter Manufacturers in 1908. There are currently 27 active member companies that market approximately 90% of all the butter manufactured in the U.S.
Source: http://www.butterinstitute.org/about-us
The last owner of this ribbon was Parker Perry (1903-1988) of Morrisville and Stowe, Vermont. Perry
came to Vermont in the 1940s and was the gas-ration agent during the war for Mobil Oil, then called Socony Oil Co. He then purchased the Green Mountain Inn in Stowe and operated it for over 40 years. He was active in Farm Bureau affairs and was an early promoter of Vermont dairy products.
However, he was not yet born at the time of this convention. See note below.
The American Butter Institute (ABI) is an Arlington, VA-based trade association for manufacturers, processors, marketers, and distributors of butter and butter products. Originally established as the National Association of Creamery Butter Manufacturers in 1908. There are currently 27 active member companies that market approximately 90% of all the butter manufactured in the U.S.
Source: http://www.butterinstitute.org/about-us
The last owner of this ribbon was Parker Perry (1903-1988) of Morrisville and Stowe, Vermont. Perry
came to Vermont in the 1940s and was the gas-ration agent during the war for Mobil Oil, then called Socony Oil Co. He then purchased the Green Mountain Inn in Stowe and operated it for over 40 years. He was active in Farm Bureau affairs and was an early promoter of Vermont dairy products.
However, he was not yet born at the time of this convention. See note below.
Membership Ribbon
Name/Title
Membership Ribbon
Lexicon
Description
Red silk ribbon with metal bar at the top. The bar is printed with the inscription, "WORCESTER SALT" and has a round, metal medallion hanging from the center with an image of a large back of salt and the inscription, "WORCESTER SALT THE STANDARD FOR QUALITY." The ribbon is printed in gold with the inscription, "ANNUAL MEETING VERMONT DAIRYMEN'S ASS'N HELD AT BURLINGTON, VT. JAN, 8-9-10, 1907". The back of the ribbon has an attached paper label with the manufacturer's details and a long advertisement of their wares.
Acquisition
Accession
2003.15
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Burlington
City
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1907
Manufacturer
The Whitehead & Hoag Co.
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Ribbon, Metal
Entry/Object ID
2003.15.7
Context
Made for the annual meeting of the Vermont Dairymen's Association in Burlington, Vermont, 1907.
Membership Ribbon
Name/Title
Membership Ribbon
Lexicon
Description
Cream-colored silk ribbon with a metal bar across the top and a round metal medallion hanging from the bottom. The top bar is printed with the inscription, "St. Albans, Vt." The ribbon is printed in black with the inscription, "VERMONT Dairymen's Association ANNUAL MEETING JAN. 4, 5, 6 & 7 1898". The bottom edge of the ribbon is gathered to the center and secured around a metal ring. From the ring hangs a round metal button printed with an image of a man in 16th-century dress and the inscription, "COMPLIMENTS OF THE FRANKLIN COUNTY VT CREAMERY". The reverse of the medallion is printed with the inscription, "WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION IN COMMEMORATION OF THE FOUR HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LANDING OF COLUMBUS MDCCCXCII - MDCCCXCIII TO FRANKLIN COLK VERMONT CREAMERY ASSN."
Acquisition
Accession
2003.15
Relationships
Related Places
Place
St. Albans City
City
Franklin County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1898
Manufacturer
The Whitehead & Hoag Co.
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Ribbon, Metal
Entry/Object ID
2003.15.9
Context
Worn by the St. Albans, Vermont, delegate to the Vermont Dairymen's Association at their annual meeting in 1898.
Membership Ribbon
Name/Title
Membership Ribbon
Lexicon
Description
Green satin-woven ribbon with the stamped inscription, "C. V. R. VETERANS 1982". The bottom is cut into two points, and there is a safety pin attached to the top back.
Acquisition
Accession
2021.5
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
LeCompte, Conrad Armand (1907-2003), Central Vermont Railway
Woven Textile Details
Weave Type
Satin Weave
Made/Created
Date made
1982
Entry/Object ID
2021.5.11
Context
Central Vermont Railroad ribbon given to Conrad LeCompte
Membership Ribbon
Name/Title
Membership Ribbon
Lexicon
Description
Red and yellow satin-woven silk ribbon printed in gold with the inscription, "DELEGATE 19TH ANNUAL ENCAMPMENT U. S. W. V. DEPT. OF VERMONT BURLINGTON JULY 6 - 7, 1932". There is a logo in the center consisting of a cross with weapons on the arms and an illustration of three men in the center. The logo says, "UNITED SPANISH WAR VETERANS 1898-99". The top of the ribbon is connected to a rectangular gold frame pin.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.81
Relationships
Related Events
Spanish-American War
Event
Related Person or Organization
United Spanish War Veterans, Prouty, Edward H. (1871-1966)
Related Places
Place
Burlington
City
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1932
Materials
Material
Silk, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1960.81.1l
Context
Worn by Edward H. Prouty to the 1932 state-wide encampment of the United Spanish War Veterans, a fraternal organization for veterans of the Spanish-American War, in Burlington, Vermont. At the time of his death, Prouty was the last living officer of the Spanish-American War in Vermont.
Membership Ribbon
Name/Title
Membership Ribbon
Lexicon
Description
Blue ribbon printed in gold with an image of a man in 17th century clothing (Samuel de Champlain) and the inscription, "CHAMPLAIN VALLEY EXPOSITION ESSEX JCT. VERMONT 1945". The top of the ribbon is attached to a gold-framed name tag that reads, "DIRECTOR", and has a pin on the back.
Acquisition
Accession
1963.54
Relationships
Related Events
Champlain Valley Fair
Event
Related Person or Organization
Champlain, Samuel de (1580-1635)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Essex Junction
Village
Essex
Town
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1945
Manufacturer
R. B. Powers
Materials
Material
Silk, Metal, Plastic, Paper
Entry/Object ID
1963.54.42o
Context
Worn by the director of the 1945 Champlain Valley Exposition in Essex Junction, Vermont.
Membership Ribbon
Name/Title
Membership Ribbon
Lexicon
Description
Membership ribbon consisting of a yellow, red, and blue rosette secured with a button above a cream-colored flat ribbon. The button at the center of the rosette is printed with the inscription, "GUEST". The ribbon hanging from the rosette reads, "17th ANNUAL CONVENTION GRAND LODGE AND FIELD DAY OF U.R.K. OF P. OF VT. AUG. 23-24 1905, BURLINGTON, VT." The ribbon secures to the wearer with a metal safety pin basted onto the back of the rosette.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.80
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Knights of Pythias
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Burlington
City
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1905
Manufacturer
C. F. Cammall
Materials
Material
Silk, Metal, Paper
Entry/Object ID
1960.80.1a
Context
Worn by a guest at the 17th annual convention of the Uniformed Rank Knights of Pythias of Vermont in Burlington, Vermont. The Uniformed Ranked Knights were members who had reached the degree of Knight with the Knights of Pythias organization.
Membership Ribbon
Name/Title
Membership Ribbon
Lexicon
Description
Red ribbon printed in gold with the inscription, "Company M. / Company A. JULY 4th, 1894. Burlington, Vt." There is a logo in the center of a belt around a stag's head (the Vermont state crest) with the inscription, "FIRST REGIMENT. V.N.G." The bottom edge of the ribbon is cut in a swallow tail shape.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.81
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Vermont National Guard
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Burlington
City
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1894
Materials
Material
Silk
Entry/Object ID
1960.81.1a
Context
Worn by a member of the First Regiment, Company M or Company A, of the Vermont National Guard during an Independence Day demonstration in Burlington, Vermont, 1894.
Membership Ribbon
Name/Title
Membership Ribbon
Lexicon
Description
Red-white-and-blue striped grosgrain ribbon printed with the logo for the USWV and the inscription, "37TH ANNUAL ENCAMPMENT / DEPT. OF VERMONT U. S. W. V. AND AUXILIARY / BARRE MAY 15-16, 1949". The top of the ribbon is attached to a gold-toned metal rectangular frame pin.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.81
Relationships
Related Events
Spanish-American War
Event
Related Person or Organization
United Spanish War Veterans
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Rutland
City
Rutland County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1949
Manufacturer
St. Louis Button Co.
Materials
Material
Silk, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1960.81.1c
Context
Worn by Edward H. Prouty to the 1950 state-wide encampment of the United Spanish War Veterans, a fraternal organization for veterans of the Spanish-American War, in Rutland, Vermont. At the time of his death, Prouty was the last living officer of the Spanish-American War in Vermont.
Membership Ribbon
Name/Title
Membership Ribbon
Lexicon
Description
Red and yellow satin-woven silk ribbon printed in gold with the inscription, "23RD ANNUAL ENCAMPMENT DEPARTEMENT OF VERMONT U. S. W. V. BARRE, VT. JUNE 13, 1935". There is a logo in the center consisting of a cross with weapons on the arms and an illustration of two men in the center. The logo says, "UNITED SPANISH WAR VETERANS 1898-1902". The top of the ribbon is connected to a rectangular gold frame pin, into which is inserted a piece of paper with the hand-inked name, "E. H. Prouty".
Acquisition
Accession
1960.81
Relationships
Related Events
Spanish-American War
Event
Related Person or Organization
United Spanish War Veterans, Prouty, Edward H. (1871-1966)
Related Places
Place
Barre City
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1935
Materials
Material
Silk, Metal, Paper
Entry/Object ID
1960.81.1g
Context
Worn by Edward H. Prouty to the 1935 state-wide encampment of the United Spanish War Veterans, a fraternal organization for veterans of the Spanish-American War, in Barre, Vermont. At the time of his death, Prouty was the last living officer of the Spanish-American War in Vermont.
Membership Ribbon
Name/Title
Membership Ribbon
Lexicon
Description
Green satin-woven ribbon with the stamped inscription, "C. V. R. VETERANS 1973". The bottom is cut into two points, and there is a safety pin attached to the top back.
Acquisition
Accession
2021.5
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Central Vermont Railway, LeCompte, Conrad Armand (1907-2003)
Woven Textile Details
Warp
Green
Warp Colors
Weave Type
Satin Weave
Made/Created
Date made
1973
Entry/Object ID
2021.5.3
Context
Central Vermont Railroad ribbon given to Conrad LeCompte.
Membership Ribbon
Name/Title
Membership Ribbon
Lexicon
Description
Blue ribbon hanging from a gold-toned pin-backed metal rectangle. The ribbon is printed in gold with the inscription, "AMERICAN LEGION AND AUXILIARY 1931 CONVENTION DEPT. OF VERMONT BARRE, VT. GRANITE CENTER OF THE WORLD". There is a square tile of grey-and-black granite glued to the ribbon.
Acquisition
Accession
2021.13
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
American Legion Auxiliary, Vermont Department, American Legion Department of Vermont
Related Places
Place
Barre City
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1931
Materials
Material
Silk, Metal, Granite
Entry/Object ID
2021.13.1
Context
Worn to the 1931 Vermont convention of the American Legion held in Barre, Vermont
Membership Ribbon
Name/Title
Membership Ribbon
Description
Beige colored ribbon with red print and symbols that reads starting from the top: Newport, Vermont, June 20, 1900, Delegate, Sixteenth Department Convention, W.R.C."
Acquisition
Accession
1993.33
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Women's Relief Corps
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Newport
City
Orleans County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Silk
Entry/Object ID
1993.33.3
Context
WRC stands for Women's Relief Corps and was an women's auxiliary to the Grand Army of the Republic, a veteran organization for Union soldiers who fought in the Civil War. The WRC was founded in the 1870s in New England.
WOMEN'S RELIEF CORPs (WRC) - The Woman's Relief Corps (W.R.C.) is the official women's auxiliary to the Grand Army of the Republic, recognized in 1883. The W.R.C. is one of the many women's organizations that were founded after the American Civil War. In 1879 a group of Massachusetts women found a "secret" organization and its members were to be women who were loyal to the North during the Civil War. From 1879, the Woman's Relief Corps held as the primary means to identify women who were eligible to become members was remaining loyal to the Union. It didn't matter where the applicants lived during the Civil War as long as they could prove loyal to the Union. While it might be easy to assume that this organization was only for white women, there were many Posts across the country that had African American women as members. The only challenge identifying these women is that the Woman's Relief Corps records do not specify the races of its members very often. The organization was designed to assist the GAR, promote and help run Memorial Day (alongside the GAR), petition the federal government for nurses pensions, and promote patriotic education. The motto of the WRC stands for "Fraternity, Charity and Loyalty."
Source: https://www.cityofgroveok.gov/building/page/womens-relief-corps
WOMEN'S RELIEF CORPs (WRC) - The Woman's Relief Corps (W.R.C.) is the official women's auxiliary to the Grand Army of the Republic, recognized in 1883. The W.R.C. is one of the many women's organizations that were founded after the American Civil War. In 1879 a group of Massachusetts women found a "secret" organization and its members were to be women who were loyal to the North during the Civil War. From 1879, the Woman's Relief Corps held as the primary means to identify women who were eligible to become members was remaining loyal to the Union. It didn't matter where the applicants lived during the Civil War as long as they could prove loyal to the Union. While it might be easy to assume that this organization was only for white women, there were many Posts across the country that had African American women as members. The only challenge identifying these women is that the Woman's Relief Corps records do not specify the races of its members very often. The organization was designed to assist the GAR, promote and help run Memorial Day (alongside the GAR), petition the federal government for nurses pensions, and promote patriotic education. The motto of the WRC stands for "Fraternity, Charity and Loyalty."
Source: https://www.cityofgroveok.gov/building/page/womens-relief-corps
Membership Ribbon
Name/Title
Membership Ribbon
Lexicon
Description
Blue satin-woven silk ribbon printed in gold with the inscription, "32ND ANNUAL ENCAMPMENT G.A.R. ONLY A FEW OF US LEFT. DEP'T OF VERMONT PUT US OFF AT MONTREAL, CAN. JUNE 21-22, '99". At the center is an image of two Civil War soldiers shaking hands; one is missing a leg and the other is missing an arm.
Acquisition
Accession
1976.38
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Grand Army of the Republic
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Montreal
City
Quebec
State/Province
Canada
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1899
Manufacturer
J. P. Kelley
Materials
Material
Silk
Entry/Object ID
1976.38.1
Context
Worn by a member of the GAR to the Vermont Department's 1899 annual encampment in Montreal, Canada.
Membership Ribbon
Name/Title
Membership Ribbon
Lexicon
Description
Red-white-and-blue striped grosgrain ribbon printed with the logo for the USWV and the inscription, "38TH ANNUAL ENCAMPMENT / DEPT. OF VERMONT U. S. W. V. AND AUXILIARY / BARRE MAY 14-15, 1950". The top of the ribbon is attached to a gold-toned metal rectangular frame pin.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.81
Relationships
Related Events
Spanish-American War
Event
Related Person or Organization
United Spanish War Veterans, Prouty, Edward H. (1871-1966)
Related Places
Place
Barre City
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1950
Manufacturer
St. Louis Button Co.
Materials
Material
Silk, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1960.81.1m
Context
Worn by Edward H. Prouty to the 1950 state-wide encampment of the United Spanish War Veterans, a fraternal organization for veterans of the Spanish-American War, in Barre, Vermont. At the time of his death, Prouty was the last living officer of the Spanish-American War in Vermont.
Membership Ribbon
Name/Title
Membership Ribbon
Lexicon
Description
Green satin-woven ribbon with the stamped inscription, "C. V. R. VETERANS 1975". The bottom is cut into two points, and there is a safety pin attached to the top back.
Acquisition
Accession
2021.5
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
LeCompte, Conrad Armand (1907-2003), Central Vermont Railway
Woven Textile Details
Weave Type
Satin Weave
Made/Created
Date made
1975
Entry/Object ID
2021.5.4
Context
Central Vermont Railroad ribbon given to Conrad LeCompte
Membership Ribbon
Name/Title
Membership Ribbon
Lexicon
Description
Light blue, satin-woven silk ribbon printed in silver with the inscription, "70TH ANNUAL SESSION / GD. CHAPTER OF VERMONT O. E. S. MONTPELIER JUNE 3-4, 1942 / DELEGATE" and and image of a pentagram with iconography (including an altar and a flame) inside of it. There is a round white metal pin at the center top printed with a flying United States flag.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.81
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Prouty, Edward H. (1871-1966), Freemasons
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1942
Manufacturer
Hodges Badge Company
Materials
Material
Silk, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1960.81.1d
Context
Worn by Edward H. Prouty to the annual chapter meeting of the Vermont Order of the Eastern Star, an auxiliary of the Freemasons that was open for female relatives of Masons.
Membership Ribbon
Name/Title
Membership Ribbon
Lexicon
Description
A pale green satin or silk ribbon with black text on it. From top to bottom it reads, "24th Annual Encampment G.A.R. Boston, 1890." In the middle is the portrait of a man in civilian clothing, identity unknown. There are also two symbols resembling ribbons on either side of the text reading, "24th."
Acquisition
Accession
1994.53
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Hall, Edwin C. (1845-1913), Grand Army of the Republic
Related Places
Place
Boston
City
Massachusetts
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1890
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Silk
Entry/Object ID
1994.53.4
Context
Worn by Edwin C. Hall to the 1890 GAR National Encampment in Boston, Massachusetts
Membership Ribbon
Name/Title
Membership Ribbon
Lexicon
Description
This is a red satin ribbon for the Grand Army of the Republic national encampment in Boston. The ribbon has an attached pin hat is made from brass and has "G.A.R." on it. The ribbon itself has gold text on it which reads, "Maine, 24th National Encampment Aug. 11-15, 1890 Boston, Mass. There is also a the Maine state seal in gold in the middle of the ribbon, and a picture of a Grand Army of the Republic medal on the bottom of the ribbon.
Acquisition
Accession
1994.53
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Hall, Edwin C. (1845-1913), Grand Army of the Republic
Related Places
Place
Boston
City
Massachusetts
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1890
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Silk, Brass
Entry/Object ID
1994.53.21
Context
Worn by Edwin C. Hall to the 1890 GAR National Encampment in Boston, Massachusetts
Membership Ribbon
Name/Title
Membership Ribbon
Lexicon
Description
Green satin-woven ribbon with the stamped inscription, "C. V. R. VETERANS 1976". The bottom is cut into two points, and there is a safety pin attached to the top back.
Acquisition
Accession
2021.5
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
LeCompte, Conrad Armand (1907-2003), Central Vermont Railway
Woven Textile Details
Weave Type
Satin Weave
Made/Created
Date made
1976
Entry/Object ID
2021.5.5
Context
Central Vermont Railroad ribbon given to Conrad LeCompte
Membership Ribbon
Name/Title
Membership Ribbon
Lexicon
Description
Blue ribbon printed in gold with an image of a man in 17th century clothing (Samuel de Champlain) and the inscription, "CHAMPLAIN VALLEY EXPOSITION ESSEX JUNCTION VERMONT AUG. 29-SEPT. 3 1938". The top of the ribbon is attached to a gold-framed name tag that reads, "DIRECTOR", and has a pin on the back.
Acquisition
Accession
1963.54
Relationships
Related Events
Champlain Valley Fair
Event
Related Person or Organization
Champlain, Samuel de (1580-1635)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Essex Junction
Village
Essex
Town
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1938
Manufacturer
R. B. Powers
Materials
Material
Silk, Metal, Plastic, Paper
Entry/Object ID
1963.54.42p
Context
Worn by the director of the 1938 Champlain Valley Exposition in Essex Junction, Vermont.
Membership Ribbon
Name/Title
Membership Ribbon
Lexicon
Description
Blue ribbon printed in gold with an image of a man in 17th century clothing (Samuel de Champlain) and the inscription, "CHAMPLAIN VALLEY EXPOSITION ESSEX JUNCTION VERMONT AUG. 29-SEPT. 3 1938". The top of the ribbon is attached to a gold-framed name tag that reads, "DIRECTOR", and has a pin on the back.
Acquisition
Accession
1963.54
Relationships
Related Events
Champlain Valley Fair
Event
Related Person or Organization
Champlain, Samuel de (1580-1635)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Essex Junction
Village
Essex
Town
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1938
Manufacturer
R. B. Powers
Materials
Material
Silk, Metal, Plastic, Paper
Entry/Object ID
1963.54.42s
Context
Worn by the director of the 1938 Champlain Valley Exposition in Essex Junction, Vermont.
Membership Ribbon
Name/Title
Membership Ribbon
Lexicon
Description
A royal blue ribbon with a gold tassle on the pointed tip and a gold braid at the top. The ribbon has a cardboard badge glue to it with the image of a GAR medal – eagle at the top, flag ribbon and a five-pointed star. The blue ribbon has the following words printed in gold: "Delegate, Department of Vermont G.A.R., 20th annual encampment, St. Albans, Vt., 1887."
Acquisition
Accession
1965.65
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Ormsbee, Ebenezer Jolls (1834-1924), Grand Army of the Republic
Related Places
Place
St. Albans City
City
Franklin County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1887
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Silk, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1965.65.2
Context
Worn by Gov. Ebenezer Ormsbee to the 1887 state-wide GAR encampment in St. Albans, Vermont
Membership Ribbon
Name/Title
Membership Ribbon
Lexicon
Description
Green satin-woven ribbon with the stamped inscription, "C. V. R. VETERANS 1977". The bottom is cut into two points, and there is a safety pin attached to the top back.
Acquisition
Accession
2021.5
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
LeCompte, Conrad Armand (1907-2003), Central Vermont Railway
Woven Textile Details
Weave Type
Satin Weave
Made/Created
Date made
1977
Entry/Object ID
2021.5.6
Context
Central Vermont Railroad ribbon given to Conrad LeCompte
Membership Ribbon
Name/Title
Membership Ribbon
Lexicon
Description
Pair of satin-woven silk ribbons held together at the top by a round, white metal button. The front ribbon is green printed in gold with an image of a United States flag crossed with a Canadian flag at the top and the state seal of Vermont at the bottom. The inscription, "Duke of Cornwall's Own Rifles AT Burlington, Vt. JULY 4, 1903" is at the center. A red ribbon is attached behind the green with the same imagery and inscription, but with the addition of the words, "Invitation Committee" at the top. The button shows an illustration of a cross-shaped medal with the inscription, "OTTAWA & CARLETON RIFLES CANADA".
Acquisition
Accession
1960.81
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1903
Materials
Material
Silk, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1960.81.1e
Context
Worn to a demonstration by the 43rd Ottawa and Carleton Battalion of Rifles in Montpelier, Vermont
Membership Ribbon
Name/Title
Membership Ribbon
Lexicon
Description
Long, yellow satin-woven silk ribbon printed with an image of two men leaning on a monument and the inscription, "16th ANNUAL ENCAMPMENT G.A.R. BALTIMORE 1882". There is a five-pointed star made of gold sequins and springs and a short pink ribbon printed with the word, "VERMONT". There is a gold tassel hanging from the bottom of the pink ribbon, and gold fring at the bottom of the yellow ribbon.
Acquisition
Accession
1986.18
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Branch, Charles Francis, Sr. (1845-1910), Grand Army of the Republic
Related Places
,
Made/Created
Date made
1882
Materials
Material
Silk
Entry/Object ID
1986.18.70a
Context
Worn by Charles F. Branch of Orwell, Vermont, to the 1882 GAR National Encampment in Baltimore, Maryland.
Membership Ribbon
Name/Title
Membership Ribbon
Lexicon
Description
Yellow satin-woven silk ribbon printed in red with the inscription, "41st ENCAMPMENT DEPARTMENT OF VERMONT U. S. W. V. / 23rd CONVENTION OF THE DEPARTMENT AUXILIARY / BARRE, VERMONT MAY 17-18, 1953". The logo for the USWV and USWV Auxiliary are printed on the ribbon. There is a T-shaped stick pin sewn into the back of the ribbon at the top hem.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.81
Relationships
Related Events
Spanish-American War
Event
Related Person or Organization
United Spanish War Veterans, Prouty, Edward H. (1871-1966)
Related Places
Place
Barre City
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1953
Manufacturer
St. Louis Button Co.
Materials
Material
Silk, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1960.81.1i
Context
Worn by Edward H. Prouty to the 1953 state-wide encampment of the United Spanish War Veterans, a fraternal organization for veterans of the Spanish-American War, in Barre, Vermont. At the time of his death, Prouty was the last living officer of the Spanish-American War in Vermont.
Membership Ribbon
Name/Title
Membership Ribbon
Lexicon
Description
Blue ribbon printed in gold with an image of a man in 17th century clothing (Samuel de Champlain) and the inscription, "CHAMPLAIN VALLEY EXPOSITION ESSEX JUNCTION VERMONT AUG. 28-SEPT. 2 1939". The top of the ribbon is attached to a gold-framed name tag that reads, "DIRECTOR", and has a pin on the back.
Acquisition
Accession
1963.54
Relationships
Related Events
Champlain Valley Fair
Event
Related Person or Organization
Champlain, Samuel de (1580-1635)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Essex Junction
Village
Essex
Town
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1939
Manufacturer
R. B. Powers
Materials
Material
Silk, Metal, Plastic, Paper
Entry/Object ID
1963.54.42k
Context
Worn by the director of the 1939 Champlain Valley Exposition in Essex Junction, Vermont.
Membership Ribbon
Name/Title
Membership Ribbon
Lexicon
Description
Red satin-woven silk ribbon printed in black with the words, "VERMONT. 19TH ANNUAL NATIONAL Encampment G. A. R. PORTLAND, MAINE."
Acquisition
Accession
1991.62
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Cunningham, Michael (1846-1895), Grand Army of the Republic
Related Places
,
Made/Created
Date made
1885
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1991.62.2
Context
Worn by Michael Angelo Cunningham of Corinth, Vermont, to the 1885 GAR National Encampment in Portland, Maine
Membership Ribbon
Name/Title
Membership Ribbon
Lexicon
Description
Green satin-woven ribbon with the stamped inscription, "C. V. R. VETERANS 1978". The bottom is cut into two points, and there is a safety pin attached to the top back.
Acquisition
Accession
2021.5
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
LeCompte, Conrad Armand (1907-2003), Central Vermont Railway
Woven Textile Details
Weave Type
Satin Weave
Made/Created
Date made
1978
Entry/Object ID
2021.5.7
Context
Central Vermont Railroad ribbon given to Conrad LeCompte
Membership Ribbon
Name/Title
Membership Ribbon
Lexicon
Description
Green satin-woven silk ribbon. The ribbon is printed in gold with a border of Roman numeral years. The upper portion of the center is printed with a scene of a small domed temple or folly in front of a large Williams Hall (University of Vermont). The scene is circled by a Latin inscription that translates to "University of Vermont / Zeal and Honesty". The center inscription translates to "Ever faithful through the years, with hopes for a better future. The bottom is printed with an image of domed building ringed by an inscription that translates to "University students will be greater".
Acquisition
Accession
1960.80
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
University of Vermont
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Burlington
City
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1900
Manufacturer
The Whitehead & Hoag Co.
Materials
Material
Silk
Entry/Object ID
1960.80.1g
Membership Ribbon
Name/Title
Membership Ribbon
Lexicon
Description
Yellow satin-woven ribbon printed in red with the inscription, "39th ENCAMPMENT DEPARTMENT OF VERMONT U. S. W. V. and the 21st CONVENTION of the DEPARTMENT AUXILIARY / WHITE RIBER JUNCTION VERMONT May 20-21, 1951". The top of the ribbon is attached to a rectangular gold frame pin.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.81
Relationships
Related Events
Spanish-American War
Event
Related Person or Organization
United Spanish War Veterans, Prouty, Edward H. (1871-1966)
Related Places
Place
White River Junction
Village
Hartford
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1951
Manufacturer
St. Louis Button Co.
Materials
Material
Silk, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1960.81.1j
Context
Worn by Edward H. Prouty to the 1951 state-wide encampment of the United Spanish War Veterans, a fraternal organization for veterans of the Spanish-American War, in White River Junction, Vermont. At the time of his death, Prouty was the last living officer of the Spanish-American War in Vermont.
Membership Ribbon
Name/Title
Membership Ribbon
Lexicon
Description
Green satin-woven ribbon with the stamped inscription, "C. V. R. VETERANS 1979". The bottom is cut into two points, and there is a safety pin attached to the top back.
Acquisition
Accession
2021.5
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
LeCompte, Conrad Armand (1907-2003), Central Vermont Railway
Woven Textile Details
Weave Type
Satin Weave
Made/Created
Date made
1979
Entry/Object ID
2021.5.8
Context
Central Vermont Railroad ribbon given to Conrad LeCompte
Membership Ribbon
Name/Title
Membership Ribbon
Lexicon
Description
Green satin-woven ribbon with the stamped inscription, "C. V. R. VETERANS 1980". The bottom is cut into two points, and there is a safety pin attached to the top back.
Acquisition
Accession
2021.5
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
LeCompte, Conrad Armand (1907-2003), Central Vermont Railway
Woven Textile Details
Weave Type
Satin Weave
Made/Created
Date made
1980
Entry/Object ID
2021.5.9
Context
Central Vermont Railroad ribbon given to Conrad LeCompte
Membership Ribbon
Name/Title
Membership Ribbon
Lexicon
Description
Yellow satin-woven silk ribbon printed in red with the inscription, "40th ENCAMPMENT DEPARTMENT OF VERMONT U. S. W. V. / 22nd CONVENTION OF THE DEPARTMENT AUXILIARY / BURLINGTON, VERMONT MAY 18-19, 1952". The logo for the USWV and USWV Auxiliary are printed on the ribbon. There is a T-shaped stick pin sewn into the back of the ribbon at the top hem.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.81
Relationships
Related Events
Spanish-American War
Event
Related Person or Organization
United Spanish War Veterans, Prouty, Edward H. (1871-1966)
Related Places
Place
Burlington
City
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1952
Manufacturer
St. Louis Button Co.
Materials
Material
Silk, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1960.81.1f
Context
Worn by Edward H. Prouty to the 1952 state-wide encampment of the United Spanish War Veterans, a fraternal organization for veterans of the Spanish-American War, in White River Junction, Vermont. At the time of his death, Prouty was the last living officer of the Spanish-American War in Vermont.
Membership Ribbon
Name/Title
Membership Ribbon
Lexicon
Description
Blue ribbon printed in gold with an image of a man in 17th century clothing (Samuel de Champlain) and the inscription, "CHAMPLAIN VALLEY EXPOSITION ESSEX JUNCTION VERMONT AUG. 26 - 31 1940". The top of the ribbon is attached to a gold-framed name tag that reads, "DIRECTOR", and has a pin on the back.
Acquisition
Accession
1963.54
Relationships
Related Events
Champlain Valley Fair
Event
Related Person or Organization
Champlain, Samuel de (1580-1635)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Essex Junction
Village
Essex
Town
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1940
Manufacturer
R. B. Powers
Materials
Material
Silk, Metal, Plastic, Paper
Entry/Object ID
1963.54.42m
Context
Worn by the director of the 1940 Champlain Valley Exposition in Essex Junction, Vermont.
Merit Badge
Name/Title
Merit Badge
Lexicon
Description
Round white wool patch with an image of an evergreen tree appliqued in green wool. A white wool W is appliqued over the tree.
Acquisition
Accession
1992.72
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
McCorison, Marcus A. (1926-2013)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Camp Waubanong
Camp
Brattleboro
Town
Windham County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1935
Materials
Material
Wool
Entry/Object ID
1992.72.2
Context
Awarded to Marcus A. McCorison at Camp Waubanong in Brattleboro, Vermont
Merit Badge
Name/Title
Merit Badge
Lexicon
Description
Shield-shaped patch of white felt appliqued with green felt in a four-leaved clover design. The clover has the letter H in every petal (the logo for 4-H club).
Acquisition
Accession
1992.72
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
McCorison, Marcus A. (1926-2013)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Camp Waubanong
Camp
Brattleboro
Town
Windham County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1935
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wool
Entry/Object ID
1992.72.3
Context
Awarded to Marcus A. McCorison at Camp Waupanong in Brattleboro, Vermont
Mourning Badge
Name/Title
Mourning Badge
Lexicon
Description
Mourning badge consisting of a bar pin, a black ribbon, a beige ribbon, and button. The bar pin is printed with an image of a GAR membership ribbon and the inscription, "GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC". The beige ribbon is decorated with two ribbon American flags, and a round button printed with a Civil War camp scene hangs from its bottom. The long black ribbon is printed in silver with the words, "D. RATTERY Post No. 9 DEP'T VERMONT." The bottom edge is trimmed with gold fringe.
Acquisition
Accession
1972.55
Relationships
Related Events
Civil War
Event
Related Person or Organization
Grand Army of the Republic, Powers, Harvey S. (1848-1939)
Related Places
,
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1972.55.9
Context
Owned by Harvey S. Powers of Barnet, Vermont
Mourning Badge
Name/Title
Mourning Badge
Lexicon
Description
Mourning badge consisting of a metal bar pin molded with the initials, "G.A.R.", and a long black ribbon. The ribbon is printed in silver with the inscription, "HONOR THE NOBLE DEAD / IN MEMORIAM / R.B. CRANDALL Post No. 56 BARRE, VT." A GAR membership badge is printed at the center, and the bottom edge is printed with fake tassels.
Acquisition
Accession
2013.38
Relationships
Related Events
Civil War
Event
Related Person or Organization
Smith, Emery L. (1842-1929), Grand Army of the Republic
Related Places
Place
Barre City
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Silk, Metal
Entry/Object ID
2013.38.7
Context
Likely owned by Emery L. Smith of Northfield, Vermont. Smith was the first mayor of Barre City, Vermont.
Mourning Badge
Name/Title
Mourning Badge
Lexicon
Description
Mourning badge consisting of a long black ribbon and a metal bar pin. The bar pin has a paper name tag printed with the initials "G.A.R." (now partially missing). The ribbon is printed in silver with the inscription, "HONOR THE NOBEL DEAD / RICHARD B. CRANDALL Post No. 56 G. A. R. BARRE, VT." The top of the ribbon is printed with an image of an urn, and a ribbon American flag has been appliqued over it. At the center of the ribbon is a round medallion printed with an image of a GAR membership ribbon and the inscription, "GRAND ARMY OF THE REPBUBLIC". The bottom edge is decorated with silver tassels.
Acquisition
Accession
2013.38
Relationships
Related Events
Civil War
Event
Related Person or Organization
Smith, Emery L. (1842-1929), Grand Army of the Republic
Related Places
Place
Barre City
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Silk, Metal
Entry/Object ID
2013.38.10
Context
Owned by Emery L. Smith of Northfield, Vermont. Smith was the first mayor of Barre City, Vermont.
Mourning Badge
Name/Title
Mourning Badge
Lexicon
Description
Black ribbon with gold fringe. Silver lettering on the ribbons says, "Bailey, Post, No. 67, North Troy, VT.
Acquisition
Accession
1963.65
Relationships
Related Events
Civil War
Event
Related Person or Organization
Grand Army of the Republic
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
North Troy
Village
Troy
Town
Orleans County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Silk, Gold
Entry/Object ID
1963.65
Context
Owned by Dr. W. T. Thomas of North Baltimore, Ohio.
Mourning Badge
Name/Title
Mourning Badge
Lexicon
Description
Mourning badge consisting of a stamped metal bar pin, a medallion hanging from a ribbon, and long black ribbon. The bar pin is printed with the initials, "G.A.R." From the bar hangs a ribbon woven to look like the American flag. from the ribbon hangs a medallion topped with a flying eagle and printed with an image of a GAR membership ribbon. The black ribbon is printed in silver with the inscription, "GREENWOOD POST No. 90 PUTNEY, VT."
Acquisition
Accession
1965.57
Relationships
Related Events
Civil War
Event
Related Person or Organization
Grand Army of the Republic, Cobb, Frederick Ransom
Related Places
Place
Putney
Town
Windham County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Silk, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1965.57.1a
Context
Likely owned by Frederick Ransom Cobb of Putney, Vermont
Mourning Badge
Name/Title
Mourning Badge
Lexicon
Description
A GAR medal consisting of an eagle with pin on the back, an American flag ribbon connecting a star-shaped medal to the eagle at the top. The star has the words Grand Army of the Republic over the top of the picture of two people shaking hands, and the dates “1861 veteran 1866” on the bottom. The medal is pinned to four layered rosettes of black crepe.
Acquisition
Accession
1965.65
Relationships
Related Events
Civil War
Event
Related Person or Organization
Ormsbee, Ebenezer Jolls (1834-1924), Grand Army of the Republic
Related Places
Place
Shoreham
Town
Addison County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Silk, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1965.65.8
Context
Owned by Governor Ebenezer Ormsbee of Shoreham, Vermont
Mourning Badge
Name/Title
Mourning Badge
Lexicon
Description
Mourning badge consisting of a metal bar pin molded with the initials, "G.A.R.", and a long black ribbon. The ribbon is printed in silver with the inscription, "IN MEMORIAM / STANNARD POST No. 2". A GAR membership badge is printed at the center, and the bottom edge is printed with fake tassels. The ribbon is split horizontally across the top.
Acquisition
Accession
1991.62
Relationships
Related Events
Civil War
Event
Related Person or Organization
Grand Army of the Republic, Cunningham, Michael (1846-1895)
Related Places
Place
Corinth
Town
Orange County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Silk, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1991.62.1
Context
Owned by Michael Angelo Cunningham of Corinth, Vermont
Napkin
Name/Title
Napkin
Lexicon
Description
White, plain-woven linen napkin with fringe on all sides. There is a lower-case cursive L embroidered into one corner.
Acquisition
Accession
1957.25
Woven Textile Details
Warp
Weave Type
Plain Weave
Weft
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
1957.25.42
Napkin
Name/Title
Napkin
Lexicon
Description
Set of twelve matching napkins. The napkins are made of Canton linen with satin stitched white work embroidery. The embroidery is of a stylized dragon in one corner and the letter S in the opposite corner. Each edge is held in a 2-inch hem with drawn worked hem stitches at the connecting point.
Acquisition
Accession
2011.4
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Gibson, Ernest Willard, Jr. (1901-1969), Gibson, Dorothy Switzer (1902-1958)
Made/Created
Date made
1935
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
2011.4.1.1-12
Context
Used by Ida Pearl Switzer Gibson at the inaugural reception of her husband, Ernest Gibson, Jr. at his election to Governor of the State of Vermont in 1949.
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.
Needle Holder
Name/Title
Needle Holder
Lexicon
Description
Square needle holder consisting of 2 square layers of satin-woven silk over an interlining. One side has the label "Xmas- '88-" written on it in gold ink. A needle is inserted through the other side holding a small fragment of brown ribbon.
Acquisition
Accession
1958.1
Made/Created
Date made
1888
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Silk, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1958.1.9b
Needlecase
Name/Title
Needlecase
Lexicon
Description
Rolled needlecase consisting of a metal tube attached to a rectangular length of fabric. To close, the fabric rolls around the tube. When open , the fabric has three flaps (for needle storage), two leather strips (for tool or fabric storage), and two silk pockets. The exterior side is lined with black waxed cotton.
Acquisition
Accession
1922.2
Materials
Material
Oilcloth, Leather
Entry/Object ID
1922.2.2a
Needlecase
Name/Title
Needlecase
Lexicon
Description
Fold-up needlecase. The exterior of the case is brown leather. It unfolds to reveal a long panel of blue silk embroidered in white thread with horizontal dividing lines, each labeled with a number from 5 to 11. The final piece is covered with red, green, yellow, and blue plaid.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.29
Made/Created
Artist Information
Wilbur, Tabitha Bretton (1748-1840)
Artist
Date made
1810
Materials
Material
Leather, Silk
Entry/Object ID
1950.29
Context
Made by Tabitha Wilbur of Waterville, Vermont
Needlecase
Name/Title
Needlecase
Lexicon
Description
Black oilcloth-covered needle case. The rectangular case closes by rolling up and tying two red wool tapes that wrap around the width of the roll. Inside, the case is lined with blue silk and has two silk pockets, both cut fully. The central pocket is cream ribbed taffeta, and the bottom pocket is green plaid taffeta. Above the pockets are a black felt flap (for storing needles) and a red wool tape stitched with channels (for storing tools).
Acquisition
Accession
1951.22
Relationships
Related Events
Civil War
Event
Related Person or Organization
Coffey, Robert J. (1842-1901), 4th Vermont Infantry
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1861
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Oilcloth, Silk, Wool
Entry/Object ID
1951.22.3
Context
Used by Sergeant Robert Coffey of Montpelier, Vermont, during the Civil War.
Needlecase
Name/Title
Needlecase
Lexicon
Description
Brown plaid silk covered needle case. The main structure is a small rectangle with a "flap," rather like a cover of a book on one side and a "pocket" on the other. The pocket is cut rather full so would hold many objects. The edge of the rectangle serves as a pin cushion. Inside the flap are three flannel needle holders embroidered around the edges with silk ecru floss. Pins and needles still are in the piece.
Acquisition
Accession
1932.5
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Tyler, Mary Palmer Hunt (1775-1866)
Person or Organization
Made/Created
Date made
1861
Manufacturer
Tyler, Mary Palmer Hunt (1775-1866)
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Silk
Entry/Object ID
1932.5.2
Context
Made by Mary Hunt Tyler in Brattleboro, Vermont
Needlecase
Name/Title
Needlecase
Lexicon
Description
The kit, made from leather, unrolls. The name "L. H. Bostwick" and the words "Jericho, Vt." are printed in gold on the outside of the kit. There is a large pocket made from red and black checkered silk, then two smaller pockets made from the same material. Below that is a pad made from the leather into which dozens of pins have been stuck, pointing inward so as not to prick. Three small pieces of cloth, two red and one white are sewn to the front of the pad and hold needles and safety pins. At the bottom is a large pocket formed from the leather material that contains small rolls of white cloth tied with thread, a supply of thread wound around cardboard, a thimble and a hard chunk of some unidentified material -- maybe beeswax.
Acquisition
Accession
2017.2
Relationships
Related Events
Civil War
Event
Related Person or Organization
Bostwick, Lucius H. (1837-1863)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Artist Information
Walton, Mary Chadwick Bostwick (1835-1914)
Artist
Date made
1862-1863
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Silk, Metal, Linen, Wool, Leather
Entry/Object ID
2017.2.4
Context
Made by Mary Bostwick of Jericho, Vermont, for her brother, Captain Lucius Bostwick to carry with him when he departed Vermont to join the Union Army during the Civil War.
Needlecase
Name/Title
Needlecase
Lexicon
Description
Rolled needlecase consisting of a metal tube attached to a rectangular length of fabric. To close, the fabric rolls around the tube. When open, the case is lined in a twill-woven fabric printed with a floral design on a blue ground. There is a pocket across the top, revealing an inner lining of brown check, two leather patch pockets (reminiscent of miniature wallets), and single-use pockets custom shaped to hold specific tools (no longer present).
Acquisition
Accession
1922.2
Materials
Material
Oilcloth, Leather
Entry/Object ID
1922.2.2b
Needlecase
Name/Title
Needlecase
Lexicon
Description
Roll-up needlecase consisting of a cylindrical pin cushion with a long flap that rolls around the cushion to secure. The exterior side of the flap is made of leather, and the interior is lined with light-blue silk with leather pouches and straps. It is embroidered with the initials "LMW" on one of the interior pockets.
Acquisition
Accession
1966.47
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Leather, Silk
Entry/Object ID
1966.47.70
Needlecase
Name/Title
Needlecase
Lexicon
Description
Fold-up needlecase. The case folds like an envelope. The exterior is covered with green-and-tan fabric woven with a design of repeating Xs. The interior is lined with black fabric with a central pincushion made from several strips of chenille rickrack. There are three needles inserted into the cushion.
Acquisition
Accession
1953.18
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Ludlow
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall (closed)
Materials
Material
Cotton, Silk, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1953.18.44k
Context
Likely owned by a member of the Hale or Day families of Ludlow, Vermont
Needlecase
Name/Title
Needlecase
Lexicon
Description
Bifold needlecase. The exterior is black leather, and the interior is lined with multi-colored plaid silk. Two wool leaf-shaped sheets are inserted into the needlecase and sewn into the fold. There is also a ribbon attached down the center of the needlecase's interior. There are straight pins inserted through both the ribbons and the leaves.
Acquisition
Accession
1991.11
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Leather, Silk, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1991.11.117
Needlecase
Name/Title
Needlecase
Lexicon
Description
Rectangular, book-shaped needlecase. The exterior is covered with cream-colored silk damask. The exterior flaps hinge open to show a red silk-lined interior with 3 sheets of white wool flannel attached to the center.
Acquisition
Accession
1991.11
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Entry/Object ID
1991.11.118
Needlecase
Name/Title
Needlecase
Lexicon
Description
Roll-up sewing case consisting of a round, stuffed tube and long fabric flap. The long flap has three small patches, attached only at one side on top of each other: the bottom is a red black-sprigged calico, the middle is a white cotton, and the top is blue wool. The center of the flap has a blue pocket.
Acquisition
Accession
1951.43
Relationships
Related Events
Civil War
Event
Related Person or Organization
Watts, Chandler M. (1839-1911), 11th Vermont Infantry
Related Places
Place
Stowe
Town
Lamoille County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1860
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wool, Cotton
Entry/Object ID
1951.43.5
Context
Used by Chandler Watts during Civil War.
Needlework
Name/Title
Needlework
Lexicon
Description
Cross-stitched design on a punched paper card. The design is pink and white flowers with green leaves.
Acquisition
Accession
1987.23
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1987.23.1
Needlework
Name/Title
Needlework
Lexicon
Description
Needlework design on a punched paper card. The design is a house flanked by trees. The words, "Sweet Home", are stitched along the bottom.
Acquisition
Accession
1987.23
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1987.23.2
Needlework
Name/Title
Needlework
Lexicon
Description
Needlework design on a punched paper card. The design is a red-white-and-blue bird on a brown branch with green leaves.
Acquisition
Accession
1987.23
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1987.23.3
Needlework
Name/Title
Needlework
Lexicon
Description
Needlework design on a punched paper card. The design is pink and white flowers with green leaves.
Acquisition
Accession
1987.23
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1987.23.4
Needlework
Name/Title
Needlework
Lexicon
Description
Needlework design on a punched paper card. The design is a large house.
Acquisition
Accession
1987.23
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1987.23.5
Needlework Bag
Name/Title
Needlework Bag
Lexicon
Description
This needlework bag is made with black and white calico with cherry sprigs. It is a double-layered circular cloth. Around the edge of the bag, six metal rings are securely attached through which is a silk ribbon drawstring.
Acquisition
Accession
2007.18
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Quintin, Hilda
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Newport
City
Orleans County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton, Metal
Entry/Object ID
2007.18.416
Context
Likely used in Newport, Vermont.
Needlework Bag
Name/Title
Needlework Bag
Lexicon
Description
This is a needlework bag. It is predominantly gray in color and printed with orange and blue flowers. The bag features an orange lining. To secure the contents, it is equipped with a black drawstring closure. Inside the bag, there are leather holders specifically designed to hold scissors and a packet of needles. Additionally, there are pockets along the interior to conveniently store spools of thread.
Acquisition
Accession
2007.18
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Quintin, Hilda
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Newport
City
Orleans County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton, Leather
Entry/Object ID
2007.18.417
Context
Likely used in Newport, Vermont.
Patch
Name/Title
Patch
Lexicon
Description
Machine-embroidered patch showing three hanging gondolas in front of three light-green mountain peaks. The word "Killington" in red stretches across the top, and the word Vermont in red is at the center bottom.
Acquisition
Accession
1998.47
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Killington Ski Resort
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Killington
Town
Rutland County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1970-1975
Entry/Object ID
1998.47.2
Context
Produced for Killington Ski Resort. Owned by Eve Jacobs of Niskayuna, NY.
Patch
Name/Title
Patch
Lexicon
Description
Blue patch with green border. The inscription, "MADONNA", is embroidered across the center in white beneath a green and white logo for four mountain peaks.
Acquisition
Accession
1998.47
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Smuggler's Notch Resort
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Jeffersonville
Village
Cambridge
Town
Lamoille County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1970-1975
Entry/Object ID
1998.47.3
Context
Produced for Smuggler's Notch Resort. Owned by Eve Jacobs of Niskayuna, NY.
Patch
Name/Title
Patch
Lexicon
Description
Red textile patch in the shape of a signal flag. The patch has a black border and the black embroidered inscription, "BIG BROMLEY". Beneath the inscription is a yellow sun with a smiling face. The back of the patch is printed in red, "BIG BROMLEY MANCHESTER VERMONT".
Acquisition
Accession
1998.47
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Bromley Mountain Ski Resort
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Manchester
Town
Bennington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1970-1975
Entry/Object ID
1998.47.4
Context
Produced for Bromley Resort. Owned by Eve Jacobs of Niskayuna, NY.
Patch
Name/Title
Patch
Lexicon
Description
Rectangular textile patch embroidered with the inscription "UVM BICENTENNIAL" and a banner with the words, "1791 University of Vermont 1991". The patched is edged in green and stabilized on the back with a thin layer of plastic.
Acquisition
Accession
2009.26
Relationships
Related Events
Vermont Bicentennial
Event
Related Person or Organization
University of Vermont
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Burlington
City
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1991
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
2009.26.13
Context
Made to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the founding of the University of Vermont in Burlington, Vermont
Patch
Name/Title
Patch
Lexicon
Description
Navy blue, shield-shaped patch embroidered in yellow with the inscription, "CITY OF BARRE WASHINGTON COUNTY VERMONT SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD". At the center is a green embroidered circle with a brown-and-yellow image of a kneeling man (youth triumphant) with the inscription, "THE GRANITE CENTER OF THE WORLD INC. 1895".
Acquisition
Accession
2014.60
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Shadroui, Dorothy Croft (1922-2013)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Barre City
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cloth
Entry/Object ID
2014.60.622
Context
Worn by a school crossing guard in Barre, Vermont
Patch
Name/Title
Patch
Lexicon
Description
Round embroidered patch with the Vermont Bicentennial logo in the center. The logo consists of a folk-art style village scene with the dates "1791 * 1991" beneath. The inscription, "VERMONT BICENTENNIAL PROJECT" rings the logo.
Acquisition
Accession
2010.11
Relationships
Related Events
Vermont Bicentennial
Event
Made/Created
Date made
1991
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
2010.11.25
Context
Made to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Vermont becoming a state
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
Lexicon
Description
Large red, white and blue patch that includes a circle of white stars around the number 76 in red in the top left corner, red and white stripes in the top right and lower left quadrants and the words, 'Northeast Kingdom Ride In" with pine trees and a snowmobile in the lower right and "Lyndon State College" stitched across the bottom.
Acquisition
Accession
2022.70
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Norther Vermont University
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Lyndon
Town
Caledonia County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Polyester
Entry/Object ID
2022.70.5
Context
Souvenir of Lyndon State College's Northeast Kingdom Ride In
Patch
Name/Title
Patch
Lexicon
Description
Green and white wool felt patch in the shape of a shield. The base of the patch is green felt with a white shield-shaped layer appliqued onto it. The green felt letters M H S are appliqued onto the white layer.
Acquisition
Accession
2014.5
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Montpelier High School
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1943-1947
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wool
Entry/Object ID
2014.5.2
Context
Owned by Sandra B. Collins as a cheerleader at Montpelier High School
Patch
Name/Title
Patch
Lexicon
Description
Round patch embroidered with a deer emblem in the center with the words, "VERMONT FISH & WILDLIFE". There is a green border embroidered in red with the words, "HUNTER EDUCATION GRADUATE".
Acquisition
Accession
2007.2
Entry/Object ID
2007.2.1
Patch
Name/Title
Patch
Lexicon
Description
Round yellow patch edged in green. The patch has the inscription, "GMC INTERSECTIONAL / VERMONT BICENTENNIAL / 1977 / TAMARACK NOTCH . MENDON" with an illustration of a Vermont state flag flying over evergreen trees and mountains.
Acquisition
Accession
1977.41
Relationships
Related Events
US Bicentennial Celebration
Event
Related Places
Place
Mendon
Town
Rutland County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1977
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Fabric
Entry/Object ID
1977.41
Context
Made for Vermont's celebration of the US Bicentennial
Patch
Name/Title
Patch
Lexicon
Description
Round green patch embroidered in yellow with the words, "GREEN MOUNTAIN CLUB VERMONT" and a wayfinding sign that reads, "THE LONG TRAIL".
Acquisition
Accession
2007.26
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Green Mountain Boys State
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Long Trail
* Untyped Place
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Entry/Object ID
2007.26
Patch
Name/Title
Patch
Lexicon
Description
Green cotton patch screen printed in white with silhouettes of people with outstretched arms in front of a mountain. The patch reads, "VERMONT FIGHT FASCISM". The bottom left reads, "pjcvt.org". There is a metal safety pin at the top right corner.
Acquisition
Accession
2021.16
Made/Created
Date made
2016-2020
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
2021.16.1
Context
Anti-fascism patch worn by Catherin Cipolla to protests in Vermont
Patch
Name/Title
Patch
Lexicon
Description
Rectangular textile patch with a white ground and multi-colored embroidery of the inscription, "U.S. VERMONT BICENTENNIAL" and the Vermont Bicentennial Commission's logo.
Acquisition
Accession
1980.3
Relationships
Related Events
Vermont Bicentennial, US Bicentennial Celebration
Related Places
Place
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1976
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
1980.3
Context
Produced for the celebration of the 200th anniversary of the founding of Vermont.
Patch
Name/Title
Patch
Lexicon
Description
Round, black wool patch embroidered in yellow with the words "FORESTS AND PARKS". Embroidered at the center is an image of the state of Vermont in green, with the word "VERMONT" in black on a yellow ground.
Acquisition
Accession
2011.41
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Lindner, Brian, Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
Related Places
Place
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1962-1967
Materials
Material
Wool, Polyester
Entry/Object ID
2011.41.6
Context
Worn by Brian Lindner while working for the Vermont State Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation.
Patch
Name/Title
Patch
Lexicon
Description
Rectangular embroidered patch with a rounded bottom edge. The patch shows two skiers on a double chair lift over white-embroidered silhouettes of mountain peaks. The patch is bound in red thread.
Acquisition
Accession
1998.47
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Stowe Mountain Resort
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Stowe
Town
Lamoille County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1970-1975
Entry/Object ID
1998.47.1
Context
Produced for Spruce Peak. Owned by Eve Jacobs of Niskayuna, NY.
Patch
Name/Title
Patch
Lexicon
Description
Round black patch embroidered in yellow with the inscription, "SPAULDING HIGH SCHOOL / BARRE VT."
Acquisition
Accession
2011.39
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Spaulding High School
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Barre City
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1952-1956
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Entry/Object ID
2011.39.8
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.
Patch
Name/Title
Patch
Description
White patch with mountains, the Vermont state capitol, a panther, water, an arc of yellow stars and in green lettering, the words "USS Montpelier, SSN 765, Audaces fortuna juvat."
Acquisition
Accession
2021.39
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Embroidery, Fabric
Entry/Object ID
2021.39.1
Context
USS Montpelier
Pennant
Name/Title
Pennant
Lexicon
Description
Navy blue (now faded) felt triangular pennant appliquéd with the red felt word, "Spaulding" in gothic letters.
Acquisition
Accession
2003.16
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Goodall, Winona O'Neil (1898-1960), Spaulding High School
Related Places
Place
Barre City
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1915-1916
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wool
Entry/Object ID
2003.16.150
Context
Owned by Winona O'Neil Goodall while a student at Spaulding High School in Barre, Vermont.
Pennant
Name/Title
Pennant
Lexicon
Description
Triangular green felt pennant appliquéd in yellow felt with the words, "Camp Wihokowi" in gothic letters. The short end of the pennant is bound with yellow felt and there are felt tabs attached to either corner of the short end.
Acquisition
Accession
2003.62
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Dumville, Helen L. Phipard (1917-2005), Camp Wihokowi
Related Places
Place
Northfield
Town
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1925-1930
Materials
Material
Wool
Entry/Object ID
2003.62.1
Context
Owned by Helen Phipard Dumville who attended Camp Wihakowi in Northfield, Vermont
Pennant
Name/Title
Pennant
Lexicon
Description
Triangular blue wool pennant flag with the appliqued, red wool inscription, "SPAULDING". There are two ties at the top and bottom of the back edge. There is a tag on the reverse that reads, "A PRODUCT OF GREEN MOUNTAIN STUDIOS WHTIE RIVER JUNCTION, VT."
Acquisition
Accession
1999.22
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Dopp, Leroy James, Jr. (1910-1995), Spaulding High School
Related Places
Place
Barre City
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1925-1928
Manufacturer
Green Mountain Studios
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wool
Entry/Object ID
1999.22.2
Context
Made for Spaulding High School in Barre, Vermont by Green Mountain Studios in White River Junction, Vermont
Pennant
Name/Title
Pennant
Lexicon
Description
Navy blue wool felt pennant printed with the seal of the Lake Champlain 350th Anniversary Festival and the words, “LAKE CHAMPLAIN”. They seal consists of a scene of four people in a canoe, two wearing traditional European dress and two wearing indigenous American dress. The group is superimposed over an aerial map of the lake, and encircled by the words, “1609 350TH CHAMPLAIN ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL 1959”.
Acquisition
Accession
2009.46
Relationships
Related Events
350th Champlain Anniversary Festival
Event
Related Person or Organization
Champlain, Samuel de (1580-1635)
Person or Organization
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
Wool
Entry/Object ID
2009.46.1
Context
Produced to commemorate the 350th anniversary of the first sighting of Lake Champlain by a European
Pennant
Name/Title
Pennant
Lexicon
Description
Red and blue triangular pennant printed with the word, "SPAULDING". The pennant is made of two triangles, one red and one blue, stitched together at the center with a zigzag stitch in white thread. The wide edge is bound with red felt.
Acquisition
Accession
2013.40
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Spaulding High School
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Barre City
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1940-1943
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wool
Entry/Object ID
2013.40.2
Context
Owned by Marie Perrigo while a student at Spaulding High School in Barre, Vermont
Pennant
Name/Title
Pennant
Lexicon
Description
Blue felt pennant printed in white with a line drawing of a building and the inscription, "HOUSE O' MAPLE VERMONT SUGAR HOUSE ROYALTON, VERMONT". The short edge of the pennant is bound with white felt. The reverse is stamped in red with the mark, "The KEEZER MFG. Co. School of Artistic Specialties Plaistow, N.H. Made in U.S.A."
Acquisition
Accession
2010.11
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
House o' Maple
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Royalton
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1966-1977
Manufacturer
The Keezer Manufacturing Co.
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wool
Entry/Object ID
2010.11.4
Context
Produced as a souvenir of the House o' Maple in Royalton, Vermont
Pennant
Name/Title
Pennant
Lexicon
Description
Navy blue felt pennant with white lettering: "MIDDLEBURY". To the left of the word is a white oval with blue building and the date 1800.
Acquisition
Accession
2000.55
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Middlebury College
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Middlebury
Town
Addison County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wool
Entry/Object ID
2000.55.1
Context
Made for Middlebury College of Middlebury, Vermont
Pennant
Name/Title
Pennant
Lexicon
Description
Small pennant from the Rock of Ages Museum. The dark blue pennant has white felt edging and ties along the short side and white printed lettering that reads "ROCK / OF / AGES" in a circle to the left, wider section and "WORLD'S LARGEST / GRANITE QUARRY" in increasingly smaller print towards the pointed end.
Acquisition
Accession
2024.12
Materials
Material
Felt
Entry/Object ID
2024.12.4
Pennant
Interpretative Labels
Label
Pennants are commemorative flags that typically show support for a particular sports team. Over the 20th century, other entities adopted the pennant as a form of souvenir or local pride. The pennants in this case are all Vermont-related and represent specific events, locations, and tourist attractions.
Vermont Pennant, c. 1950
Plaistow, NH
Felt fabric
Gift of Wade Walker, #2015.37.2
Name/Title
Pennant
Lexicon
Description
Dark green felt pennant with the appliqued inscription, "BRISTOL VT.", in gold felt. There is a fabric tag attached to the reverse that reads, "A Product of GREEN MOUNTAIN STUDIOS White River Junction, VT."
Acquisition
Accession
2015.37
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Bristol
Town
Addison County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1940-1975
Manufacturer
Green Mountain Studios
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wool
Entry/Object ID
2015.37.4
Context
Made as a souvenir of Bristol, Vermont
Pennant
Name/Title
Pennant
Lexicon
Description
Small blue pennant with the white Middlebury College seal that says "Coll.Med.Virid.Mon 1800" around the outside and "Scientia et Virtue" in the center with a book. Also in large white letters, "Middlebury 1926 - 50th Reunion."
Acquisition
Accession
2021.40
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Middlebury College
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Middlebury
Town
Addison County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1976
Materials
Material
Wool
Entry/Object ID
2021.40.1
Context
Made for the 50th reunion of the Class of 1926 from Middlebury College.
Pennant
Name/Title
Pennant
Lexicon
Description
Triangular red felt pennant flag printed with a round logo consisting of an oil lamp, the initials SHS, and the words, "SPAULDING HIGH SCHOOL BARRE, VT." in a circle. The rest of the pennant is printed with the word, "SPAULDING", in graduating letters toward the pointed end.
Acquisition
Accession
2011.39
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Spaulding High School
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Barre City
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1952-1956
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wool
Entry/Object ID
2011.39.3
Pennant
Interpretative Labels
Label
Pennants are commemorative flags that typically show support for a particular sports team. Over the 20th century, other entities adopted the pennant as a form of souvenir or local pride. The pennants in this case are all Vermont-related and represent specific events, locations, and tourist attractions.
Bennington Sesquicentennial Pennant, 1927
Bennington, VT
Felt fabric
Gift of Morgan Irons, #2021.40.2
Name/Title
Pennant
Lexicon
Description
Green pennant with image of the Bennington Battle monument and in white lettering, the words, "Sesqui Centennial, Bennington, Vt. Aug. 13, 1927" and to the side, "1777."
Acquisition
Accession
2021.40
Relationships
Related Events
Battle of Bennington Sesquicentennial
Event
Related Places
Place
Bennington
City
Bennington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1927
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wool
Entry/Object ID
2021.40.2
Context
Made to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Bennington
Pennant
Name/Title
Pennant
Lexicon
Description
Blue wool felt pennant printed in red with the words "CRIMSON TIDE". Toward the wide end is a logo consisting of a personified ocean wave with the words, "SPAULDING HIGH SCHOOL". The wide end is appliqued with a strip of white felt and there are four white felt strips attached to the pennant for tying.
Acquisition
Accession
2014.52
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Spaulding High School
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Barre City
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wool
Entry/Object ID
2014.52.26
Context
Produced for students of Spaulding High School in Barre, Vermont
Pennant
Name/Title
Pennant
Lexicon
Description
Green wool felt pennant with the yellow inscription, "VERMONT". At the wide end of the pennant is a circular logo with the inscription "SIGILLUM UNIVERSITATIS VIRIDIMONTANAE 1791" around the edge and an oil lamp in the center.
Acquisition
Accession
2020.26
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
University of Vermont
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Burlington
City
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Wool
Entry/Object ID
2020.26.2
Context
Used by Sarah Dopp in Burlington, Vermont
Pennant
Name/Title
Pennant
Lexicon
Description
Navy blue wool felt pennant with the white printed inscription, "TRINITY COLLEGE OF VERMONT" and the school's logo (three circles covering a triangle). The broad end is bound in white wool felt and has two strips of fabric attached at both the top and bottom. The cardboard manufacturer's tag is still attached and reads, "Collegiate Pacific Felt Products / Traditional Wool Felt Pennants".
Acquisition
Accession
2000.19
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Trinity College of Vermont
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Burlington
City
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
2000
Manufacturer
Wool Felt Products, Inc.
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wool
Entry/Object ID
2000.19.3
Context
Commissioned by Trinity College of Vermont of Burlington, Vermont
Piano Scarf
Name/Title
Piano Scarf
Lexicon
Description
Chenille piano scarf, rust colored with tassel fringe. It is woven with a carpet-like design of large-format flowers.
Acquisition
Accession
2007.18
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Burlington
City
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Entry/Object ID
2007.18.92
Context
Owned by Ruth Catlin in Burlington, Vermont
Piano Scarf
Name/Title
Piano Scarf
Lexicon
Description
Burgundy wool piano scarf embroidered around the edges with white flowers and fern leaves. The scarf is edged with a wide border of burgundy silk velvet.
Acquisition
Accession
1966.72
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wool, Silk
Entry/Object ID
1966.72.2
Pillow
Name/Title
Pillow
Lexicon
Description
Unfinished pillow top made from 72 cigarette silks, now mounted on an archival padded board. The brightly colored silk squares feature pictures of famous women and flowers. They vary in size. They were hand-sewn together onto a muslin backing using a yellow floss chain stitch. The vertical rows alternate between pictures of women and pictures of flowers. The name of each flower is printed on its image, and each woman's picture is imprinted with her name, title, or signature, such as Helena, Queen of Italy, Bessie Clifford, or Olga, Queen of Greece.
Acquisition
Accession
2009.6
Made/Created
Artist Information
Hughes, Vivian
Artist
Date made
1910-1920
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Silk, Cotton
Entry/Object ID
2009.6
Context
Made by Vivan Hughes of Hartford, Vermont.
Pillow
Name/Title
Pillow
Lexicon
Description
Embroidered throw pillow with crewel embroidery. In the center is a large spray of small daisy-type flowers in shades of purple with yellow and red centers and three large leaves and stems in two shades of green, all on a light blue linen background material with a light violet 1-inch fringe on all sides of pillow.
Acquisition
Accession
2011.12
Made/Created
Artist Information
Hedding, Alma Mae Guilmette (1928-2011)
Artist
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Linen, Silk
Entry/Object ID
2011.12.4
Context
Made by Alma Guilmette Hedding in Barre, Vermont
Pillow
Name/Title
Pillow
Lexicon
Description
Unfinished embroidered throw pillow. In the center is a crewel-embroidered spray of daffodils in shades of yellow and orange, with long narrow leaves in shades of green. This is encircled with a chain of gold and in the four corners, triangles of gold scrolled embroidery. The bottom edge of the case is the opening, which is frayed.
Acquisition
Accession
2011.12
Made/Created
Artist Information
Hedding, Alma Mae Guilmette (1928-2011)
Artist
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Linen, Cotton
Entry/Object ID
2011.12.5
Context
Made by Alma Guilmette Hedding in Barre, Vermont
Pillow Cover
Name/Title
Pillow Cover
Lexicon
Description
Pillow cover made of blue silk fabric with four appliqued 5-pointed stars. One end is looped with twisted silk rope.
Acquisition
Accession
1927.11
Relationships
Related Events
Spanish-American War
Event
Related Person or Organization
Dewey, George (1837-1917)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Entry/Object ID
1927.11
Context
Made from Admiral George Dewey's flag
Pillow Covers
Name/Title
Pillow Covers
Lexicon
Description
Matching pair of white cotton pillow covers. They are decorated with rows of tucks forming a windowpane check. They secure over the pillow with 4 nacre buttons along one of the narrow ends.
Acquisition
Accession
2014.60
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Tilden, Elizabeth McDermott (1845-1917)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Barre City
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton, Mother of Pearl
Entry/Object ID
2014.60.853a-b
Context
Owned by Elizabeth Tilden in Barre, Vermont
Pillow Sham
Name/Title
Pillow Sham
Lexicon
Description
Square pillow sham embroidered in red work with the outline of multiple flower stems and the heavily embellished words, "Good Night".
Acquisition
Accession
2003.16
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1925
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
2003.16.156
Context
Owned by a member of the Goodall family in Montpelier, Vermont.
Pillow Sham
Name/Title
Pillow Sham
Lexicon
Description
Pillow sham printed with an engraved illustration of a large, neoclassical building with a central cupola. There is an eagle at the center top with a federal shield and the words "E PLURIBUS UNUM". The bottom center is labeled, "MEMORIAL HALL ART GALLERY / 1776 CENTENNIAL 1876". There is a teal striped border with white 6-pointed stars.
Acquisition
Accession
2014.60
Relationships
Related Events
US Centennial
Event
Made/Created
Date made
1876
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
2014.60.866b
Pillow Sham
Name/Title
Pillow Sham
Lexicon
Description
White cotton pillow sham with large, scalloped border. The sham is embroidered with the initials "R E" over a crescent of swirls and flowers.
Acquisition
Accession
2014.60
Made/Created
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton, Glass
Entry/Object ID
2014.60.846
Pillow Sham
Name/Title
Pillow Sham
Lexicon
Description
Set of 2 matching pillow shams. It is embroidered in red with a line drawing of a girl in bed flanked on top and bottom with the words, "Good Morning". The sun is rising through a window behind the bed.
Acquisition
Accession
2014.60
Made/Created
Date made
1900-1920
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Linen, Cotton
Entry/Object ID
2014.60.851a
Pillow Sham
Name/Title
Pillow Sham
Lexicon
Description
Light pink cotton pillow sham. Two ends are edged with a cotton ruffle. The center is decorated with a geometric pattern of openwork embroidery.
Acquisition
Accession
2014.60
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Barre City
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1920-1929
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
2014.60.855
Context
Owned by a member of the Breen family of Barre, Vermont
Pillow Sham
Name/Title
Pillow Sham
Lexicon
Description
Pillow sham printed with an engraved illustration of a large, neoclassical building with a central cupola. There is an eagle at the center top with a federal shield and the words "E PLURIBUS UNUM". The bottom center is labeled, "MEMORIAL HALL ART GALLERY / 1776 CENTENNIAL 1876". There is a red striped border with white 6-pointed stars.
Acquisition
Accession
2014.60
Relationships
Related Events
US Centennial
Event
Made/Created
Date made
1876
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
2014.60.865
Pillow Sham
Name/Title
Pillow Sham
Lexicon
Description
Pillow sham printed with an engraved illustration of a large, neoclassical building with a central cupola. There is an eagle at the center top with a federal shield and the words "E PLURIBUS UNUM". The bottom center is labeled, "MEMORIAL HALL ART GALLERY / 1776 CENTENNIAL 1876". There is a blue striped border with white 6-pointed stars.
Acquisition
Accession
2014.60
Relationships
Related Events
US Centennial
Event
Made/Created
Date made
1876
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
2014.60.866a
Pillow Sham
Name/Title
Pillow Sham
Lexicon
Description
Set of 2 matching pillow shams. It is embroidered in red with a line drawing of a girl in bed flanked on top and bottom with the words, "Good Night". Winged infant heads surround the image.
Acquisition
Accession
2014.60
Made/Created
Date made
1900-1920
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Linen, Cotton
Entry/Object ID
2014.60.851b
Pillow Shams
Name/Title
Pillow Shams
Lexicon
Description
Matching pair of white cotton pillow shams. Each has a ruffled border and is embroidered with the letter "H" in the center in white thread.
Acquisition
Accession
2014.60
Made/Created
Artist Information
Richardson, Edith Whitcomb (1870-1943)
Artist
Date made
1880-1900
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
2014.60.844a-b
Context
Made by Edith Richardson of Barre, Vermont
Pillow Shams
Name/Title
Pillow Shams
Lexicon
Description
Matching pair of white cotton pillow shams. Each is embroidered using chain stitches in an abstract floral pattern with a central medallion and surrounding border.
Acquisition
Accession
2014.60
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Tilden, Elizabeth McDermott (1845-1917)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Barre City
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
2014.60.852a-b
Context
Owned by Elizabeth Tilden in Barre, Vermont
Pillowcase
Name/Title
Pillowcase
Lexicon
Description
Unfinished pillowcase printed with a photograph of a young child. The child is white with blonde hair, wearing a white dress, and sitting in a carved wooden chair.
Acquisition
Accession
2014.60
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Silk
Entry/Object ID
2014.60.565
Pillowcase
Name/Title
Pillowcase
Lexicon
Description
Plain, white cotton pillowcase.
Acquisition
Accession
2014.60
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Hosmer, Elizabeth (1914-1990)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Barre City
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1920
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
2014.60.845
Context
Owned by Elizabeth Hosmer in Barre, Vermont
Pillowcase
Name/Title
Pillowcase
Lexicon
Description
Pillowcase made from three layers. The back layer is yellow, the middle layer is pink, and the top layer is white embroidered with alternating squares in blue and yellow.
Acquisition
Accession
2014.60
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1940
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton, Acrylic
Entry/Object ID
2014.60.848
Pillowcase
Name/Title
Pillowcase
Lexicon
Description
Small, white cotton pillowcase. The edge is decorated with a narrow lace border.
Acquisition
Accession
2014.60
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Hosmer, Elizabeth (1914-1990)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Barre City
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1914-1918
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
2014.60.854
Context
Owned by Elizabeth Hosmer of Barre, Vermont
Pillowcase
Name/Title
Pillowcase
Lexicon
Description
White cotton pillowcase embroidered with pink thread with a design of a line drawing of a swan in a pond. There is white cotton lace around the opening edge. The initial "L" is embroidered in the bottom right corner.
Acquisition
Accession
2014.60
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
2014.60.867
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.
Pillowcase
Name/Title
Pillowcase
Lexicon
Description
Rectangular linen pillowcase. There are two holes where the ties used to be. The initials "RM" are inked in one corner.
Acquisition
Accession
2014.60
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
2014.60.847
Pillowcase
Name/Title
Pillowcase
Lexicon
Description
Pair of white linen pillowcases with scalloped edges. they each have an embroidered "H" on them.
Acquisition
Accession
2007.18
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Carlisle, Lilian Baker (1912-2006)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Burlington
City
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
2007.18.179a-b
Context
Owned by Lilian Baker Carlisle of Burlington, Vermont.
Pillowcase
Name/Title
Pillowcase
Lexicon
Description
White linen pillowcase with a large, gathered ruffle around the open end.
Acquisition
Accession
1976.43
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
1976.43.83
Pillowcase
Name/Title
Pillowcase
Lexicon
Description
White linen pillowcase with a large, gathered ruffle around the open end.
Acquisition
Accession
1976.43
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
1976.43.82
Pillowcase
Name/Title
Pillowcase
Lexicon
Description
This is a souvenir pillowcase. It features a front panel made of black velvet and a back panel made of red plastic. Around the edges of the pillowcase, there is a gold fringe for added decoration. The front panel is painted with various brightly colored scenes depicted in vignettes. These scenes include a hermit thrush on red clover, the State House in Montpelier, a sugaring scene, a high scenic overlook, a covered bridge, Quechee Gorge, the Ticonderoga steamship, a horse by a barn, and a granite quarry.
Acquisition
Accession
2007.18
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Plastic, Cotton
Entry/Object ID
2007.18.486
Pillowcase
Name/Title
Pillowcase
Lexicon
Description
Plain-weave linen pillowcase. It is stitched in light blue with the initials "A P W".
Acquisition
Accession
1967.100
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Waterman, Amos Palmer (1811-1882)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Norwich
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Woven Textile Details
Warp
Average Warp Count
Linen
Weave Type
Plain Weave
Weft
Weft Count
Linen
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
1967.100.8
Pillowcase
Name/Title
Pillowcase
Lexicon
Description
Plain-weave linen pillowcase. It is stitched in light blue with the initials "M.H.W".
Acquisition
Accession
1967.100
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Waterman, Mary Hovey (1816-1841)
Person or Organization
Woven Textile Details
Warp
Average Warp Count
Linen
Weave Type
Plain Weave
Weft
Weft Count
Linen
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
1967.100.9
Pillowcase
Name/Title
Pillowcase
Lexicon
Description
Linen pillowcase with the inked laundry mark, "Louisa Wilder No. 4". There is a line of drawnwork along the hem, and a narrow border of crocheted lace.
Acquisition
Accession
1969.24
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Wilder, Louisa Hall (1816-1898)
Person or Organization
Related Places
,
Woven Textile Details
Warp
Average Warp Count
Linen
Weave Type
Plain Weave
Weft
Weft Count
Linen
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1875
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
1969.24.2
Context
Owned by Louisa Hall Wilder in Brattleboro, Vermont or Plymouth, Vermont
Pillowcases
Name/Title
Pillowcases
Lexicon
Description
Pair of unfinished white linen pillowcases. Each pillowcase is decorated along the opening edge with whitework embroidery in a floral pattern. The edges are left unhemmed. The unstitched hem is printed with the label, "796 42 inch COPYRIGHTED 1923 CAMPBELL, METZGER JACOBSON EMBROIDER & CROCHET WITH 'PERI-LUSTA'."
Acquisition
Accession
2007.57
Made/Created
Date made
1923
Manufacturer
Campbell, Metzger & Jacobson
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
2007.57.67a-b
Pillowcases
Name/Title
Pillowcases
Lexicon
Description
Pair of white linen pillowcases. The pillowcases have a machine-made lace edging that has been hand sewn on, as well as a hand-sewn flat-felled or welt seam on the long edge. There is brown ink in cursive writing that states "Abigail Spear, Braintree, Vt., No. 8", as well as some hand-drawn leaves and vines. On the back of each pillowcase, there is embroidery in silk thread that reads "Abigail Spear", along with embroidered leaves on a vine.
Acquisition
Accession
2007.55
Made/Created
Artist Information
Spear, Abigail Darling (1795-1846)
Artist
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
2007.55.72 a-b
Context
Owned by Abigail Spear in Braintree, Vermont.
Pincushion
Name/Title
Pincushion
Lexicon
Description
Pincushion covered in red, twill-woven wool. The top is decorated with clear glass beads couched onto paper then appliqued onto the wool. The beads for a floral frame around the edge of the cushion and the letter R in gothic scripts at the center. There is white, beaded fringe around the edge. A paper note is stitched onto the bottom that reads, "Beaded pillow, made for Miss Clara Ranney's aunt, by a Vermont Indian woman (possibly an Abenequi), while in Brattleboro, about 1885. Gift of Miss Clara E. Ranney, Saxton's River, Vt. 8/12/50".
Acquisition
Accession
1950.7
Ethnography
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Brattleboro
Town
Windham County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1885
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Entry/Object ID
1950.7
Context
Made by an Indigenous American artisan, likely for the tourist trade. Owned in Brattleboro, Vermont
Pincushion
Name/Title
Pincushion
Lexicon
Description
Large rectangular pincushion embroidered on the top with Berlinwork needlepoint in a design of autumn leaves. The back of the cushion is green and purple silk. The edge is decorated with a red ruffle.
Acquisition
Accession
1958.35
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Wallace, John Socrates Tuttle (1835-1913), Wallace, Harriet Morey Hazleton (1833-1899)
Related Places
Place
Barnet
Town
Caledonia County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1864
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Sawdust, Silk, Wool
Entry/Object ID
1958.35.1
Context
Given as a wedding gift to John Socrates Tuttle Wallace and Harriet Hazleton
Pincushion
Name/Title
Pincushion
Lexicon
Description
Beaded pincushion in the shape of a flower. The cushion is beaded with a design of a white flower or snowflake and greet leaves or pine needles on a red ground. The cushion is backed with white cotton and bound in pink silk.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.24
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Glass, Cotton, Wool
Entry/Object ID
1960.24.34
Pincushion
Name/Title
Pincushion
Lexicon
Description
Beaded pin cushion. The cushions has a purple velvet center decorated with clear, silver, blue, green, and yellow glass beads in the shape of a dove holding a branch. The border is scalloped and decorated with clear, silver, red, blue, green, and yellow glass beads. There are loops of clear glass beads forming a fringe around the edge. The back is lined with purple plain-woven silk.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.20
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Glass, Silk, Cotton, Wool
Entry/Object ID
1960.20.1
Pincushion
Name/Title
Pincushion
Lexicon
Description
Purple velvet pincushion. The front is heavily beaded with clear glass beads in a floral pattern. The reverse is backed in blue cotton.
Acquisition
Accession
1962.52
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Rodee, Maggie Miller (1864-1941)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Barre City
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Silk, Cotton, Glass
Entry/Object ID
1962.52.4
Context
Likely owned by Maggie Miller Ingersoll of Barre, Vermont
Poster
Name/Title
Poster
Lexicon
Description
Rectangular white cotton poster painted with the inscription, "HARRISON & TYLER. LITTLE BOYS BUT BIG WHIGS." There are three stamps along the left edge of the fabric, bleeding through from the reverse. One shows a man within an elaborate wreath surrounded by the inscription, "CHAMPION OF THE AMERICAN SYSTEM". One is in the shape of a medal of honor. One is a six-pointed star over a hexagon.
Acquisition
Accession
1932.8
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Harrison, William Henry (1773-1841), Tyler, John (1790-1862)
Made/Created
Date made
1840
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
1932.8
Context
Produced for the 1840 presidential campaign of William Henry Harrison and running mate John Tyler.
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.
Potholder
Name/Title
Potholder
Lexicon
Description
a= Potholder
a= Potholder, white with red stitched edging and blue lettering on one side: "ELECT THE/ REPUBLICAN TEAM" and then listing the Republican slate of officers.
a= Potholder, white with red stitched edging and blue lettering on one side: "ELECT THE/ REPUBLICAN TEAM" and then listing the Republican slate of officers.
Acquisition
Accession
2010.39
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Davis, Deane C. (1900-1990)
Person or Organization
Made/Created
Date made
1970
Materials
Material
Cotton, Metal
Entry/Object ID
2010.39.1a
Context
The names on the potholder are the Republican slate of candidates for statewide offices on the ballot in the November 1970 election.
Prize Ribbon
Name/Title
Prize Ribbon
Lexicon
Description
Blue silk ribbon printed with an image of a sheep and the inscription, "VT. STATE FAIR. 1851."
Acquisition
Accession
1951.5
Relationships
Related Events
Vermont State Fair
Event
Related Places
Place
Middlebury
Town
Addison County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Woven Textile Details
Weave Type
Plain Weave
Made/Created
Date made
1851
Manufacturer
Vermont State Fair
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Silk
Entry/Object ID
1951.5
Context
Awarded at the Vermont State Fair held in Middlebury, Vermont, in 1851
Prize Ribbon
Name/Title
Prize Ribbon
Lexicon
Description
This green silk ribbon features a round metal button positioned at the top. The button showcases a full-color illustration of the Vermont state seal. The ribbon itself displays an image of a chicken along with the following text: "SPECIAL PRIZE SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL EXHIBITION VERMONT STATE POULTRY ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED ST. ALBANS, VERMONT JAN. 20-21, 1914."
Acquisition
Accession
1995.30
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Vermont State Poultry Association, Incorporated
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
St. Albans City
City
Franklin County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1914
Manufacturer
The Whitehead & Hoag Co.
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Silk, Metal, Paper
Entry/Object ID
1995.30.4
Prize Ribbon
Name/Title
Prize Ribbon
Lexicon
Description
Light blue satin-woven ribbon printed on the front with the state seal of Vermont and the inscription, "VERMONT Dairymen's Association. Annual Meeting AND DAIRY EXHIBIT AT BURLINGTON January 8, 9, and 10, 1901. First Prize. CLASS 4. 20-LB. Creamery Tub."
Acquisition
Accession
1996.49
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Vermont Dairymen's Association
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Burlington
City
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1901
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Silk
Entry/Object ID
1996.49.21
Context
Awarded at the 1901 Dairymen's Association annual meeting and exhibit in Burlington, Vermont
Promotional Banner
Name/Title
Promotional Banner
Lexicon
Description
Large green canvas banner painted with the words, “VERMONT TRANSIT”. The edges are bound with 1”-wide cotton tape. There are large brass grommets on each corn. The banner is accompanied by a narrow carrying case of green canvas. The case is bound with white tape and sewn with white thread. It has a handle made from red, white, and blue webbing. It secures with two snaps.
Acquisition
Accession
2008.53
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Vermont Transit Company, Inc.
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Burlington
City
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1980
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Cotton, Brass
Entry/Object ID
2008.53.1a-b
Context
Used by Vermont Transit Company
Promotional Banner
Name/Title
Promotional Banner
Lexicon
Description
White vinyl banner. The left side of the banner is printed with an illustration of a village set amid green hills. The buildings in the village, which include houses, a church, and what appears to be a storage unit, all have white walls and blue-grey roofs. The rest of the banner is printed with the inscription, "Vermont History Expo 2010 / History's Country Fair / June 26th and 27th Tunbridge, Vermont".
Acquisition
Accession
2012.58
Relationships
Related Events
Vermont History Expo
Event
Related Person or Organization
Vermont Historical Society
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Tunbridge
Town
Orange County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Artist Information
Dillon, Helen
Artist
Date made
2010
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Vinyl
Entry/Object ID
2012.58.45
Context
Made to advertise Vermont History Expo in 2010
Promotional Banner
Name/Title
Promotional Banner
Lexicon
Description
Orange nylon banner. The banner has the Vermont Historical Society logo in the upper left corner with the inscription, "The Vermont Historical Society presents: VERMONT HISTORY expo 2001", in the center and the dates "June 23-24 10 am - 5 pm" in the bottom left corner. There are 5 metal grommets across both the top and bottom edges.
Acquisition
Accession
2011.1
Relationships
Related Events
Vermont History Expo
Event
Related Person or Organization
Vermont Historical Society
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Tunbridge
Town
Orange County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
2001
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Nylon, Brass
Entry/Object ID
2011.1.53
Context
Made to advertise Vermont History Expo in 2001
Promotional Ribbon
Name/Title
Promotional Ribbon
Lexicon
Description
Round white button with attached green silk ribbon. The button is printed with an image of a large, neoclassical building and the inscription, "SOLDIER'S MEMORIAL BUILDING STOWE, VT." The ribbon is printed in gold with the inscription, "OLD HOME WEEK / STOWE, VERMONT AUG. 16-23, 1903 / BREATHES THERE A MAN WITH SOUL SO DEAD, WHO NEVER TO HIMSELF HATH SAID, 'THIS IS MY OWN, MY NATIVE LAND.'" The back of the ribbon has a paper label with a long advertisement for the manufacturer.
Acquisition
Accession
2003.15
Relationships
Related Events
Old Home Day
Event
Related Places
Place
Stowe
Town
Lamoille County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1903
Manufacturer
The Whitehead & Hoag Co.
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Ribbon, Paper, Metal
Entry/Object ID
2003.15.4
Context
Made for Old Homes Week in Stowe, Vermont
Quilt
Name/Title
Quilt
Lexicon
Description
Pieced quilt consisting of 36 blocks, each 9-14" square. The blocks are in a cross pattern created with small rectangles of plain white and several patterns of pink, floral-printed fabric. At the center of each square is the inked name of a woman from Vermont. All the names appear to have been written by the same hand.
Acquisition
Accession
1986.8
Relationships
Related Places
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Made/Created
Artist Information
Jasmin, Iona Bell (1896-1982)
Artist
Date made
circa 1920
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
1986.8.1
Context
Made by Iona Bell Jasmin of Rutland, Vermont
Quilt
Name/Title
Quilt
Lexicon
Description
Pieced quilt in the Garden Maze pattern. The quilt is pieced of white cotton and red-printed calico cotton with a small, repeating design of stylized flowers. The pieced design creates an overall geometric pattern through the use of bands. The bands are quilted along the piecing seams and the white ground is quilted diagonally. Alternate names for this pattern include Wild Goose and Cupid's Arrowpoint.
Acquisition
Accession
1976.17
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Bemis, Ira (1835-1911)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Marshfield
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Artist Information
Bemis, Lucy Austin (1796-1887)
Artist
Date made
1855
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
1976.17.1
Context
Made by Lucy Bemis for her son, Ira Bemis, at his marriage, 1855.
Quilt
Name/Title
Quilt
Lexicon
Description
Pieced "postage stamp" quilt. All the pieces of the quilt face are square, and the colors are arranged to hint at a log cabin pattern with a small, central square (yellow) surrounded by ever larger squares (red). There are no solid fabrics used. Pieces included woven patterns, largely plaids with some stripes, and printed calicos in floral patterns. The quilt in backed in red calico printed with a small pattern of a crossed hammer and axe. The edges are bounded in pink-and-red floral calico. There are 17,820 pieces on the front (per donor).
Acquisition
Accession
2016.55
Made/Created
Date made
1890-1899
Manufacturer
Smith, Minnie (1856-1936)
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
2016.55
Context
Made by Minnie Smith of Athens, Vermont
Quilt
Name/Title
Quilt
Lexicon
Description
Pieced quilt in a Log Cabin pattern in various silks. The silks used are of a large variety of colors and woven patterns, largely strips and plaids. The center piece of the center block is red, but the rest of the blocks have light-blue centers. Within each block, the fabric choices are mirrored, but there are no repeated blocks. Some fabrics are used within multiple blocks, but there is no pattern to the repetition. The quilt is backed with black and rust-red striped silk and bound with blue silk ribbon. It is machine quilted with blue threads, vertically and diagonally.
Acquisition
Accession
1976.43
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Calais
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Silk, Wool, Cotton
Entry/Object ID
1976.43.100
Context
Likely owned by a member of the Kent family in Calais, Vermont
Quilt
Name/Title
Quilt
Lexicon
Description
Pieced quilt in the Kings of St. Andrews Cross pattern. The fabrics used are all printed cottons, or calicos, with various floral, geometric, and plaid patterns. Each block consists of a pointed cross around a center white square. Between each block is banding of white cotton printed in a pink geometric pattern. The center of each block is signed with a name; most of the names are of women from Calais, VT, and E. Montpelier, VT, but some are from Richmond, VT, and Swansea, NH. The names all appear to have been written in the same hand. There are shaped cutouts at the bottom to corners for bed posts.
Acquisition
Accession
1976.43
Relationships
Related Places
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Made/Created
Date made
1850-1875
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
1976.43.141
Context
Likely owned by a member of the Kent family in Calais, Vermont.
Quilt
Name/Title
Quilt
Lexicon
Description
Pieced quilt made of 7-inch blocks placed diagonally with 2-3/4-inch sashing between them. Each block is stitched into an hourglass or bowtie patter featuring brown, pink, and blue printed cotton. The bottom corners are cut out to fit bed posts. The reverse also pieced, though more plainly with purple printed blocks and white sashing.
Acquisition
Accession
1976.43
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Calais
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1825-1850
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
1976.43.161
Context
Likely owned by a member of the Kent family in Calais, Vermont
Quilt
Name/Title
Quilt
Lexicon
Description
Narrow pieced quilt in the Rolling Star or Carpenter's Wheel pattern. The quilt is pieced from solid red and solid white cotton in a pattern that resembles stars or snowflakes. The two short ends have a border of alternating squares and stars. The edges are bound with red tape. The quilt is hand pieced and hand quilted. The quilting is extravagant and follows the piecing pattern. The quilt is marked with the handwritten inscription, "Mattie Sept. 11, 1879".
Acquisition
Accession
2004.38
Made/Created
Artist Information
Simmons, Martha Eliza Galusha (1860-1947)
Artist
Date made
1879
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
2004.38.1
Context
Made by Mattie Galusha in Shaftsbury, Vermont.
Quilt
Interpretative Labels
Label
This quilt was made by Miss Jane Andrews of Northfield, aunt of Miss Carrie Willey of Montpelier. Miss Willey says her aunt started the quilt when she (Miss Willey) was a schoolgirl and she remembers pieces of her grandmother's dresses that are in the quilt, pieces of her great-aunt's dresses and even pieces of her own small aprons.
The Log Cabin Pattern is one of the earliest patterns and there are a great many variations of the same theme.
Name/Title
Quilt
Lexicon
Description
Large pieced quilt in a variation of a log cabin pattern. The pieces are laid out around red squares, with half the block in light colors and half in dark. The light colors are primarily white chintzes and calicos with small, pink flowers and sprigs. The dark colors are primarily brown chintzes with full-color flowers and sprigs. There are also black fabric with white dots, brown plaid, and dark blue. The blue is only used directly adjacent to the red squares. The back is lined with white glazed cotton calico sprigged with pink flowers, and the layers are only quilted together around the red squares. The edges are bound with brown cotton chintz with pink roses.
Acquisition
Accession
1951.28
Made/Created
Date made
1875-1885
Manufacturer
Andrews, Jane
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
1951.28.2
Context
Made by Jane Andrews of Northfield, Vermont
Quilt
Name/Title
Quilt
Lexicon
Description
Crazy quilt pieced of silk fabrics in satin, plain, and velvet weaves. The corner of each block is decorated with an orange pompom, and every seam is elaborately embroidered with stitches ranging from blanket stitch to herringbone stitch. A United States flag ribbon has been appliqued on the top row, and a velvet pouch has been appliqued near the center.
Acquisition
Accession
1980.20
Made/Created
Artist Information
Alcott, Mary Davis (1814-1901), Williams, Frances Ellen Alcott (1836-1908)
Date made
circa 1880-1870
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Silk, Silk, Silk
Entry/Object ID
1980.20
Context
Made by Mary Davis Alcott and Frances Ellen Alcott Williams of Chester, Vermont
Quilt
Name/Title
Quilt
Lexicon
Description
Pieced quilt made of 14-inch blocks with sashing in between. Each block is made of three-inch square in varying prints of brown, red, blue, pink, and orange. Each block has two prints and plain white square in the center. The center square of each block bears an inked name.
Acquisition
Accession
1980.22
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1850
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
1980.22
Quilt
Name/Title
Quilt
Lexicon
Description
Crazy quilt pieced irregularly of various silks. Each seam is decorated with feather stitch embroidery. Decorative motifs include horse shoes, needles, flowers, and one block that is similar to the Dresden Plate pattern. The quilt is backed with five strips of silk, dotted all over with yellow pompoms.
Acquisition
Accession
1981.23
Made/Created
Artist Information
Scribner, Emma Ann Shepherd (1852-1920)
Artist
Date made
1883
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Silk
Entry/Object ID
1981.23
Context
Made by Emma Ann Shepherd Scribner in Montpelier, Vermont
Quilt
Name/Title
Quilt
Lexicon
Description
Crazy quilt constructed of several different types of silk, cotton, and wool. The quilt is made from square blocks set diagonally to the edge. The edges are bound with black velvet, and the back is lined with orange silk. It is tied rather than quilted. The seams are decorated with embroidery stitches including feather stitch and herringbone stitch.
Acquisition
Accession
1953.38
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Howland, Fred A. (1865-1953)
Person or Organization
Made/Created
Artist Information
Howland, Sylvia Ann Shipman
Artist
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Silk, Ribbon, Glass
Entry/Object ID
1953.38.3
Context
Made by Sylvia Howland in Springfield, Vermont
Quilt
Name/Title
Quilt
Lexicon
Description
Crazy quilt pieced from several colors and patterns of wool. The piecing seams are decorated with feather stitches. The back is pieced from large pieces, with two strips of crazy piecing. The seams of the back are also decorated with feather stitches. It is tied rather than quilted.
Acquisition
Accession
1953.38
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Howland, Fred A. (1865-1953)
Person or Organization
Made/Created
Artist Information
Howland, Sylvia Ann Shipman
Artist
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Wool
Entry/Object ID
1953.38.4
Context
Made by Sylvia Howland in Springfield, Vermont
Quilt
Name/Title
Quilt
Lexicon
Description
Pieced quilt in a Variable Star or Ohio Star pattern. Each block has a star pieced from solid white and printed calico cotton form from triangles around a central square block. The quilt is composed of nine rows of 10.5-inch blocks set diagonally with 2.5-inch sashing. The sashing is quilted in a cable design. The central squares are each signed in ink with the name of a resident of Randolph Center, Vermont.
Acquisition
Accession
1982.23
Made/Created
Date made
1850-1875
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
1982.23.1
Context
Made in Randolph Center, Vermont
Quilt
Name/Title
Quilt
Lexicon
Description
Pieced crib quilt in a star design. The quilt uses two fabrics: a floral calico of white vines on red ground, and a calico of black lines on white ground. The blocks alternate between solid red blocks and red stars on white blocks. The stars are eight-pointed and situated around a white circle. Each row is 5 block across, and they are oriented diagonally. Each block is 5-1/2" x 5-1/4". They are hand pieced, but the binding is stitched by machine.
Acquisition
Accession
1982.24
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Coolidge, Grace Anna Goodhue (1879-1957)
Person or Organization
Made/Created
Artist Information
Goodhue, Lemira Barrett (1849-1929)
Artist
Date made
circa 1880
Manufacturer
Goodhue, Lemira Barrett (1849-1929)
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
1982.24.16
Context
Made by Lemira Barrett Goodhue of Burlington, Vermont
Quilt
Name/Title
Quilt
Lexicon
Description
Crazy quilt pieced of various silks in satin, plain, brocade, and velvet weaves. The seams between each piece are decorated with embroidery--mostly feather stitch--and the pieces are highly decorated with embroidery and paint. Embroidered motifs include flowers, fan, crescent moon, store, star, daisy, musical staff, razor, person drawing, dog, fly, bird, butterfly, woman, cat, shaving cup and spider on a web. Painted motifs include strawberries, flowers, spider, insect, owl on the crescent moon, butterfly, and birds on branches. The center block is embroidered with the initials "AIG" and the date "1887". The quilt is backed with a cotton printed with a repeating design of thistles. The back has yarn ties, but they do not go through to the top layer.
Acquisition
Accession
1982.24
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Goodhue, Andrew Issachar (1848-1923)
Person or Organization
Made/Created
Artist Information
Goodhue, Lemira Barrett (1849-1929)
Artist
Date made
1887
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton, Silk
Entry/Object ID
1982.24.56
Context
Owned by Andrew Issacher Goodhue of Burlington, Vermont. Likely made for him by his wife, Lemira Barrett Goodhue.
Quilt
Name/Title
Quilt
Lexicon
Description
Small crazy quilt pieced of various silks in satin, plain, brocade, and velvet weaves. The seams between each piece are decorated with embroidery, mostly feather stitch. The entire perimeter of the quilt is decorated with satin ribbon loops, 1-5/8" long, in several different colors. The quilt is backed with a yellow striped silk and tied with blue yarn. There is no batting.
One of the pieces is the same fabric that is used as the backing of 1982.24.56.
One of the pieces is the same fabric that is used as the backing of 1982.24.56.
Acquisition
Accession
1982.24
Made/Created
Artist Information
Goodhue, Lemira Barrett (1849-1929)
Artist
Date made
circa 1885
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Silk
Entry/Object ID
1982.24.57
Context
Likely made by Lemira Barret Goodhue of Burlington, Vermont.
Quilt
Name/Title
Quilt
Lexicon
Description
Family tree autograph quilt signed with names of members of the Sparrow family of Calais, Vermont. The quilt is pieced of squares with cross designs set diagonally. The blocks are largely grouped into sets of four, with single blocks filling in around the edges. Each block contains three fabrics: a dark/prominent print (forming the cross), a light/subtle print filling the triangles at the edges, and a plain white center square. The center square of each block has the name of a person, sometimes the person's life dates, and the person's relationship to either the maker or recipient of the quilt (i.e. grandmother).
Acquisition
Accession
1982.29
Made/Created
Date made
1887
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
1982.29.1
Context
Made by a member of the Sparrow family of Calais, Vermont
Quilt
Name/Title
Quilt
Lexicon
Description
Pieced quilt in a cherry basket pattern. The pattern is formed from pink cotton with a subtle sprigged pattern. The ground is white cotton with a light blue sprigged pattern. Each decorated block consists of a basket formed from an arch and 11 triangles. There is pink sashing between the blocks, and each block is set diagonally to the edges. The lower corners are cut out to accommodate a high post bed. Pencil marks from quilting remain.
Acquisition
Accession
1954.40
Made/Created
Artist Information
Hale, Lucy
Artist
Date made
1850-1852
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
1954.40.1
Context
Made by Lucy Hale in Plymouth, Vermont
Quilt
Name/Title
Quilt
Lexicon
Description
Pieced quilt in a variation of a log cabin pattern. Each block is pieced around a dark blue center, with half the block formed of dark/deep colored fabrics and the other half formed of light-colored fabric, creating an alternate visual pattern of light and dark diamond blocks. The fabrics are all wool, and are both solids and patterned. The back is pieced in a plain, nondecorative block pattern. However, the colors are carefully arranged to create a bull's-eye effect.
Acquisition
Accession
1954.40
Made/Created
Artist Information
Harris, Ella Eliza Day (1856-1939)
Artist
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Wool, Linen, Cotton
Entry/Object ID
1954.40.2
Context
Made by Ella Hay Harris in Ludlow, Vermont
Quilt
Interpretative Labels
Label
Quilt, 1932
Frances Slater Russo
Rutland, VT
Cotton
"Grandmother's Flower Garden" was one of the most popular patterns of the early 20th century, but even so this quilt is a particularly beautiful example of the form. Looking closely, you can see that each tiny hexagon has been handstitched.
Francis Russo worked as a seamstress during the Great Depression, and earned ten cents an hour doing that work. She made this quilt for a neighbor, and earned $100 for it. At her previous rate, that would mean she spent a thousand hours working on the quilts, which is easy to believe.
Name/Title
Quilt
Lexicon
Description
Paper-pieced quilt in the pattern Grandmother's Flower Garden. The design consists of small hexagons forming flowers. Each flower has an orange center, with the "petals" made of printed cottons in various colors. Each is then bordered by a row of white, and they are held together by hexagons in plain green. The same green is made into a border around the whole quilt, and is quilted into a feather design. Both the piecing and quilted are handstitched.
Acquisition
Accession
2002.1
Made/Created
Artist Information
Russo, Frances Slater
Artist
Date made
1932
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
2002.1.1
Context
Made by Frances Slater Russo for her neighbor
Quilt
Name/Title
Quilt
Lexicon
Description
White wholecloth quilt. It is quilted with a vine design in a central medallion and border. The ground is quilted in a diaper patter.
Acquisition
Accession
1959.15
Made/Created
Artist Information
Jennison, Sara C. (1825-1868), Little, Lurana Sanford Jennison (1816-1900), Orvis, Ruth Jennison (1823-1897), Dodge, Laura Louise Jennison
Date made
1845
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
1959.15
Context
Made by the daughters of Governor Silas Jennison in Shoreham, Vermont
Quilt
Name/Title
Quilt
Lexicon
Description
Tied wholecloth quilt. One side of the quilt is a glazed cotton chintz with a design of yellow, brown, and cream roses with green leaves and stems on a brown ground. The other side has a printed design of red roses on a green ground. The batting is wool, and the quilt is tied rather than stitched.
Acquisition
Accession
1959.37
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton, Wool
Entry/Object ID
1959.37.26
Quilt
Name/Title
Quilt
Lexicon
Description
Log Cabin quilt in the barn raising variation. The pieced quilt shows a design of strips of printed cotton arranged into square blocks around a center square of pink cotton. Two adjacent sides of each block are made using darker colored fabrics, and the other two adjacent sides are made using fabrics with white grounds. Combined, this creates a quilt with an overall alternating design, giving the impression of a square bull's eye. The quilt is backed with a printed cotton with a design of tiny vines forming green and red stripes and clusters of green, white, red, and black dots. The edges of the quilt are bound with printed cotton, and the quilt is tied rather than stitched.
Acquisition
Accession
1959.37
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
1959.37.27
Quilt
Name/Title
Quilt
Lexicon
Description
Pieced quilt in the Sunshine and Shadows variation of the Log Cabin pattern. The design is formed from thirty blocks. Each block contains four Log Cabin style blocks pieced around pink centers. The strips forming the pattern are primarily arranged with the light-colored pieces at the center and the dark-colored pieces at the corners. The placement pattern does not hold true at the top and bottom edges of the quilt. The quilt is backed with a pink-and-yellow plaid cotton and is tied rather than stitched.
Acquisition
Accession
1959.37
Made/Created
Date made
1875-1885
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
1959.37.33
Quilt
Name/Title
Quilt
Lexicon
Description
Pieced quilt in a "Robbing Peter to Pay Paul" pattern. The pattern consists of quilt squares that each contain a central piece with concave edges in one color, and a border in second color. The placement of the colors is alternated between blocks, making it appear as if each central piece is within a circle of the same color. The quilt is pieced from printed white and green calico cotton. The white fabric is printed with irregular black spots and triangles. The green is printed with small daisies. It is backed with plain, white cotton and the edges are bounded with the same green calico used in the piecing. The binding is machine stitched, and all the quilting is stitched by hand, following the shape of the piecing with a four-petaled flower in the center of each block. One corner bears the inked inscription, "Hannah 1897".
Acquisition
Accession
1959.64
Made/Created
Artist Information
Hill, Sophronia Philipps
Artist
Date made
1897
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
1959.64
Context
Said to have been made by Sophronia Philipps Hill in Starksboro, Vermont.
Quilt
Name/Title
Quilt
Lexicon
Description
Red and white pieced quilt in a feathered star pattern, likely a variation of a California Star pattern. The quilt is pieced from two fabrics: a pink cotton printed with tiny striped and sprigs and a solid white cotton. It is hand quilted with 8-10 stitches per inch in a pattern of scallops and feathers. There is clamshell quilting in the corners of the white squares with a quilted medallion in the center. The pink stars have grid quilting in their centers.
Acquisition
Accession
1972.59
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1850
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
1972.59
Context
Made in Glover, Vermont
Quilt
Name/Title
Quilt
Lexicon
Description
Redwork embroidered quilt embroidered with Kate Greenaway motifs. Each embroidered motif is stitched onto a solid white 11-1/4" cotton block. Motifs include George and Martha Washington, Grover Cleveland, animals, children, and nursery rhyme scenes. It is hand quilted in a clamshell pattern, but the embroidered images are left unquilted.
Acquisition
Accession
2006.34
Made/Created
Date made
1892-1895
Manufacturer
Putnam, Mary Loraine Holmes Richardson (1851-1929)
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
2006.34
Context
Embroidered by Mary Loraine Putnam in Stockbridge, Vermont. Pieced and quilted after her death.
Quilt
Name/Title
Quilt
Lexicon
Description
Crazy quilt with 20 squares. Each square is pieced in a different pattern with silks of various weaves. The seams are decorated with embroidery. There are embroidered motifs throughout the quilt, included a moth, a hen, a lily, a butterfly, poppies, and the year 1886. The quilt is bordered on all sides with 5-inch wide lace and backed with beige satin-woven cotton.
Acquisition
Accession
1957.27
Made/Created
Artist Information
Gilman, Clara Fletcher (1830-1900)
Artist
Date made
1886
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Silk, Silk, Silk, Lace
Entry/Object ID
1957.27
Context
Made by Clara Fletcher Gilman in Westfield, Vermont
Quilt
Name/Title
Quilt
Lexicon
Description
Pieced quilt composes of 30 quilt block, each with a green piece in the shape of the state of Vermont on a white ground. Each block shows the name of a local historical society. The blocks are separated by bands of green, and the there is a green border. The backing is green and grey cotton printed with pink rosettes. It is tied rather than quilted.
Acquisition
Accession
1957.36
Made/Created
Date made
1957
Manufacturer
Vermont Historical Society
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
1957.36
Context
Made by volunteers of local historical societies under the sponsorship of the Vermont Historical Society
Quilt
Name/Title
Quilt
Lexicon
Description
Pieced quilt in the Double Irish Chain pattern. The pattern is created from 3-1/4" red cotton squares oriented diagonally and arranged into horizontal and vertical lines that create a large, checked pattern outlined by the red stripes. It is hand quilted in double horizontal and vertical lines, creating squares. It is backed with white cotton, and the edges are bound with white cotton.
Acquisition
Accession
1961.17
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
1961.17
Quilt
Name/Title
Quilt
Lexicon
Description
Piece quilt with corners shaped for a high-post bed. The quilt is pieced with long borders of chintz cotton printed with a brown stripe with brown vines that fades into a white stripe with full-color floral vines. The interior alternates blocks of the same fabric as the border with blocks of other chintz fabrics. The blocks in the outer rows of piecing are single fabric blocks while the blocks in the middle of the quilt are made from 9 squares and rectangles (a central square surrounded by corner square and border rectangles. The patterns used include florals, plaids, and abstract geometric prints. The quilt is backed with beige cotton.
Acquisition
Accession
1973.49
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Jones, Deacon Ivory (1760-1825)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Chelsea
Town
Orange County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1840
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
1973.49.4
Context
Used by the Jones family of Chelsea, Vermont
Quilt
Interpretative Labels
Label
"Crazy" quilts are so-named for the profusion of shapes, textures, and colors that characterize their constructions. They are often made from scraps and aim for an overall artistic impression rather than the precise patterns that are typical of other quilts.
This particular quilt was made for Dr. Clara E. Gary by her friends. Gary grew up on a farm in Montpelier and received an MD from the Boston University School of Medicine in 1885. By some accounts, she was the first woman in Vermont to receive a medical degree and practice as a doctor. She left money in her will to create the Gary Home for the Aged in Montpelier, which opened in 1941.
Name/Title
Quilt
Lexicon
Description
Crazy quilt constructed of 36 12-inch blocks. Each block is formed from various, unrepeating geometric shapes and heavily embroidered. Motifs include fans, insects, flowers, flags, and buildings. The name "Clara" is embroidered into the pieces, as well as the initials VT, NH, ME, Mass, NSD, and FLT.
Acquisition
Accession
1961.48
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Gary, Clara Emerette, MD (1850-1936), Gary Home for the Aged
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Silk
Entry/Object ID
1961.48
Context
Made for Dr. Clara E. Gary, the first woman in Vermont to receive a medical degree, and the benefactor of the O. M. Fisher home (Gary Home) in Montpelier, Vermont
Quilt
Name/Title
Quilt
Lexicon
Description
Pieced quilts made from irregularly sized and placed rectangles of woolen fabric in blues, browns, yellows, and greens. . A few squares in the center are pieced from smaller shapes. The reverse is backed in brown pieced wool. The edges are bound with wool in brown, and blues. The quilt is stuffed with wool batter, and rather than being quilted, it is tied.
Acquisition
Accession
1988.6
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Wheelock, Abijah, Wheelock, Lois Nichols
Related Places
Place
Calais
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wool
Entry/Object ID
1988.6.3
Context
According to popular history, the quilt was brought to Calais in 1789 by Abijah and Lois Wheelock, the first permanent settlers. However, it postdates that by more than half a century.
Quilt
Name/Title
Quilt
Lexicon
Description
Pieced quilt made of strips of solid red, white, and blue fabrics. The strips are put into groups of 6 (blue, white, red, blue, white, red), forming a square block. Each block is oriented perpendicular to the ones next to it. The quilt is tied with red yarn at each block corner.
Acquisition
Accession
2014.34
Relationships
Related Events
US Bicentennial Celebration
Event
Related Person or Organization
Callum, Kathleen F.
Person or Organization
Related Places
,
Made/Created
Date made
1976
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Synthetic, Cotton
Entry/Object ID
2014.34
Context
Made to celebration the United States Bicentennial by members of the Leicester Historical Society. The quilt was given away as a raffle prize.
Quilt
Name/Title
Quilt
Lexicon
Description
Silk crazy quilt assembled in zig-zags with black banding. Fabrics include solids, stripes, and plaids. The zig-zags are created by piecing crazy-pieced parallelograms together. The top is marked, "1797. April 4th. Rev J. D. Wickham. April 4th, 1881." in cross stitches.
Acquisition
Accession
1975.29
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Wickham, Joseph Dresser (1797-1891)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Manchester
Town
Bennington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1881
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Silk, Ribbon
Entry/Object ID
1975.29
Context
Stitched birthdate and name of Rev. Joseph Dresser Wickham of Manchester, Vermont.
Quilt
Name/Title
Quilt
Lexicon
Description
Pieced quilt in a feathered star pattern. The quilt is pieced from two fabrics: solid white cotton and solid blue cotton. It is hand quilted with flowers quilted into every other white square and the center of the blue stars. One corner is embroidered in light blue thread with the inscription, "Pieced and Quilted by Cynthia (Lamoureux) Osborn Isle La Motte Vermont About 1900".
Acquisition
Accession
1966.16
Made/Created
Artist Information
Osborne, Cynthia Lamoureux
Artist
Date made
circa 1900
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
1966.16
Context
Made by Cynthia Lamoureux Osborne in Isle La Motte, Vermont
Quilt
Name/Title
Quilt
Lexicon
Description
Wool and cotton tied quilt in the Barn Raising variant of a Log Cabin pattern. Each 13-inch block has a light-green center square, and the surrounding pieces are carefully placed to form a large diamond pattern of contrasting light values. Fabric designs include solids, plaids, stripes, tweeds, and florals. The quilt is backed in a solid pink cotton and bound in light green cotton.
Acquisition
Accession
1966.23
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Boyce, Ada Edith Prior (1878-1959)
Person or Organization
Related Places
,
Made/Created
Artist Information
Boyce, Harriet Emeline Scribner(1837-1927)
Artist
Date made
1902-1925
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wool, Cotton
Entry/Object ID
1966.23
Context
Made by Harriet Boyce of Johnson, VT, for her daughter-in-law Ada Prior Boyce of Johnson, VT.
Quilt
Name/Title
Quilt
Lexicon
Description
Tied quilt pieced of fabric strips stretching the full length of the quilt. The strips alternate between a white cotton printed with lilacs, and a light purple cotton. The reverse is back entirely in the lilac-printed cotton. Rather than quilted, the piece is tied with white yarn. The pieces is all machine stitched.
Acquisition
Accession
1992.35
Relationships
Related Places
,
Made/Created
Date made
1900-1914
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
1992.35.1
Context
Likely owned by a member of the Dewey family of Montpelier, Vermont
Quilt
Name/Title
Quilt
Lexicon
Description
Wholecloth quilt faced with chintz printed in a large, closely repeating pattern of pheasants nestled within flowers beneath a fruit tree. The ground color is tan, and the printing is blue, red, and black, with areas of white bordering the print. The quilting at the center follows the outline of the printed motif, but the quilting of the rest of the piece is in a scalloped pattern. The quilt is backed with cream-colored cotton, and the edges are bound with woven tape.
Acquisition
Accession
1991.36
Made/Created
Date made
1830-1850
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
1991.36
Quilt
Name/Title
Quilt
Lexicon
Description
Pieced quilt consisting of 30 pictorial block. Blocks range from scenery, to buildings, to maps. They are bordered by strips of blue flowered calico and tan calico printed with trees. The blocks are quilted, and the border is tied. Each of the blocks exhibit different techniques, including piecing, applique, drawing, stenciling, machine quilting, and hand quilting. The quilt is backed with plain muslin with an applied panel listing the maker of each block.
Acquisition
Accession
1992.77
Relationships
Related Events
Vermont Bicentennial
Event
Made/Created
Artist Information
Smith, Kim
Artist
Date made
1991
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton, Pewter
Entry/Object ID
1992.77.1
Context
Made by residents of Addison County to celebrate the Vermont Bicentennial in 1991.
Quilt
Name/Title
Quilt
Lexicon
Description
Pieced quilt made up of nineteen blocks. The blocks are both pieced in traditional patterns and appliqued pictorially. One block is decorated to look like a stamp and is the length of two regular blocks. The block beneath the stamp lists the towns in Bennington County and the makers of the quilt. The blocks are set in strips of grey and black calico and bordered and backed by maroon calico.
Acquisition
Accession
1992.77
Relationships
Related Events
Vermont Bicentennial
Event
Made/Created
Date made
1991
Manufacturer
Sherey, Sharon
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
1992.77.2
Context
Made by residents of Bennington County, Vermont, to celebrate the Vermont Bicentennial
Quilt
Name/Title
Quilt
Lexicon
Description
Vermont statehood bicentennial quilt, Caledonia county. The quilt consists of a central square block depicting a variation of the Vermont bicentennial logo altered to be more closely represent Caledonia County. The block is surrounded by Twenty-four 8 x 8" blocks that each use different techniques, including piecing, applique, embroidery, and drawing. The blocks are set in bands of plain dark green, a the quilt is bordered in white with a pieced green edge. The backing is green floral calico. A panel on the reverse has the names of the makers mapped to their corresponding blocks. Both machine and hand stiching is used.
Acquisition
Accession
1992.77
Relationships
Related Events
Vermont Bicentennial
Event
Related Places
Place
Caledonia County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1991
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
1992.77.3
Context
Made by residents of Caledonia County in celebration of Vermont's bicentennial.
Quilt
Name/Title
Quilt
Lexicon
Description
Pieced quilt made up of seventeen pictorial blocks placed irregularly over a large, pieced and embroidered map of Chittenden County Each block is attached only at the top, leaving it like a flap. Each block represents a town in Chittenden County, showing images of buildings, icons, or scenes from the town and utilizing several different techniques, including piecing, applique, embroidery, painting, and stenciling.
Acquisition
Accession
1992.77
Relationships
Related Events
Vermont Bicentennial
Event
Made/Created
Date made
1991
Manufacturer
Hayes, Donna
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
1992.77.4
Context
Made by residents of Chittenden County, Vermont, to celebrate the Vermont Bicentennial
Quilt
Name/Title
Quilt
Lexicon
Description
Pieced quilt formed of twenty block set in strips of maroon and tan-and-black calico. The blocks alternate between traditional geometric patterns and pictorial blocks, showing buildings, scenes, and wildlife.
Acquisition
Accession
1992.77
Relationships
Related Events
Vermont Bicentennial
Event
Made/Created
Artist Information
Hunsberger, Melissa
Artist
Date made
1991
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
1992.77.5
Context
Made by residents of Essex County, Vermont, to celebrate the Vermont Bicentennial
Quilt
Name/Title
Quilt
Lexicon
Description
Pieced quilt formed of nine blocks. The blocks alternate between plain white blocks with decorative quilting and embroidered inscriptions, and pictorial blocks showing buildings from Grand Isle County.
Acquisition
Accession
1992.77
Relationships
Related Events
Vermont Bicentennial
Event
Made/Created
Artist Information
Cota, Dottie
Artist
Date made
1991
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
1992.77.6
Context
Made by residents of Grand Isle County, Vermont, to celebrate the Vermont Bicentennial
Quilt
Name/Title
Quilt
Lexicon
Description
Pieced quilt formed of sixteen pictorial blocks with dark brown sashing, bordered by a strip of tan calico and a red border. The blocks show scenes, buildings, maps, and wildlife from Franklin County, VT and use several techniques including piecing, applique, embroidered, and inking.
Acquisition
Accession
1992.77
Relationships
Related Events
Vermont Bicentennial
Event
Made/Created
Artist Information
Emen, Connie
Artist
Date made
1991
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton, Leather
Entry/Object ID
1992.77.7
Context
Made by residents of Franklin County, Vermont, to celebrate the Vermont Bicentennial
Quilt
Name/Title
Quilt
Lexicon
Description
Pieced quilt of thirteen pictorial blocks, twelve square blocks around a large central block. The central block shows a farm scene with two people, sheep, swans, pigs, a horse, corn, a barn, and a house. The surrounding blocks show a sheep, buildings, a map, mountains, and a listing of the names of the towns in Lamoille County, VT. The quilt is backed in plain, cream-colored cotton and has a hand-inked description of the blocks, including the names of their makers.
Acquisition
Accession
1992.77
Relationships
Related Events
Vermont Bicentennial
Event
Related Places
Place
Lamoille County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1991
Manufacturer
Butler, Fran
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
1992.77.8
Context
Made by residents of Lamoille County, Vermont, to celebrate the Vermont Bicentennial
Quilt
Name/Title
Quilt
Lexicon
Description
Pieced quilt formed of 20 pictorial blocks surrounding a large, appliqued central block. The blocks show scenes, buildings, and objects of interest from around Orange County, VT, as well as geometric patterns. They showcase several different techniques including piecing, appliqe, drawing, painting, and embroidery.
Acquisition
Accession
1992.77
Relationships
Related Events
Vermont Bicentennial
Event
Made/Created
Artist Information
Anderson, Doris
Artist
Date made
1991
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
1992.77.9
Context
Made by residents of Orange County, Vermont, to celebrate the Vermont Bicentennial
Quilt
Name/Title
Quilt
Lexicon
Description
Pieced quilt formed of twenty pictorial and geometric blocks set in a pieced border of two shades of green. The blocks include traditional quilt block patterns as well as scenes, buildings, and animals from Orleans County, VT. Each block is inked with the name of the town it represents and its maker.
Acquisition
Accession
1992.77
Relationships
Related Events
Vermont Bicentennial
Event
Made/Created
Artist Information
Bouffard, Frances
Artist
Date made
1991
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
1992.77.10
Context
Made by residents of Orleans County, Vermont, to celebrate the Vermont Bicentennial
Quilt
Name/Title
Quilt
Lexicon
Description
Pieced quilt made of twenty-eight 8"x8" blocks and two 16"x16" blocks with black sashing. The blocks are primarily pictorial, showing buildings, scenes, and wildlife associated with towns in Rutland County, Vermont. The two larger squares shows the logo for Green Mountain College and the logo for the Vermont Bicentennial. The blocks used piecings, applique, and embroidery. The quilts has a pieced border of triangles and rectangles forming evergreen trees, and each corner is quilted in a maple leaf pattern. The backing fabric is blue and white floral printed calico.
Acquisition
Accession
1992.77
Relationships
Related Events
Vermont Bicentennial
Event
Related Places
Place
Rutland County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Artist Information
Waston, Marilyn
Artist
Date made
1991
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
1992.77.11
Context
Made by residents of Rutland County, Vermont, to celebrate the Vermont Bicentennial
Quilt
Name/Title
Quilt
Lexicon
Description
Pieced quilt made from twenty-five 8"x8" blocks with dark green sashing and border. The blocks are largely pictorial and show buildings, maps, scenes, and wildlife associated with towns in Washington County, Vermont. They use a variety of techniques, including piecing, applique, embroidery, and drawing. There is a block on the reverse with an image of Betsy Ross and the names of the quilters.
Acquisition
Accession
1992.77
Relationships
Related Events
Vermont Bicentennial
Event
Related Places
Place
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Artist Information
Pearson, Barbara
Artist
Date made
1991
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
1992.77.12
Context
Made by residents of Washington County, Vermont, to celebrate the Vermont Bicentennial
Quilt
Name/Title
Quilt
Lexicon
Description
Pieced quilt with 24 pictorial blocks. The blocks show a church, a school, a castle tower, ski trails, a maple leave, a wood heating stove, a covered bridge, a map, business logos, and various other buildings in Windham County, VT. The blocks are separated by green calico sashing. The top left block is embroidered with the names of the towns in Windham County.
Acquisition
Accession
1992.77
Relationships
Related Events
Vermont Bicentennial
Event
Made/Created
Date made
1991
Manufacturer
Brook, Joanne
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
1992.77.13
Context
Made by residents of Windham County, Vermont, to celebrate the Vermont Bicentennial
Quilt
Name/Title
Quilt
Lexicon
Description
Pieced quilt made from twenty-five 8"x8" blocks with brown sashing and border. The blocks alternate between traditional quilt block patterns and pictorial blocks showing scenes, buildings, and wildlife associated with towns in Windsor County, Vermont. They use a variety of techniques, including piecing, applique, embroidery, and drawing. There are two extra pictorial blocks sewn into the backing, showing a church and a train.
Acquisition
Accession
1992.77
Relationships
Related Events
Vermont Bicentennial
Event
Related Places
Place
Windsor
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Artist Information
Porter, Karen
Artist
Date made
1991
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
1992.77.14
Context
Made by residents of Windsor County, Vermont, to celebrate the Vermont Bicentennial
Quilt
Name/Title
Quilt
Lexicon
Description
Pieced quilt made of plain white and red floral-printed calico cotton. The blocks alternate between a plain white block, and white blocks with triangular corners in the printed fabric. The plain blocks are quilting in straight, vertical lines, and the corner-pieced blocks are quilted in a 5-pointed star pattern. There are 8 rows of 5 blocks, and each block is about 8-3/4" x 8-3/4". The edges of the quilt are bordered in the same printed fabric as the block corners. The un-pieced blocks are inscribed with religious sayings and Bible verses. The reverse is stamped in the lower right corner, "Brandon/Soldiers Aid Society" and signed "Made by Mrs. L B. Fairbanks/of Brandon, Vermont.
Acquisition
Accession
1987.38
Relationships
Related Events
Civil War
Event
Made/Created
Artist Information
Fairbanks, Carolina Frances Bowen (1843-1944)
Artist
Date made
circa 1860
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
1987.38.1
Context
Made by Carolina Bowen Fairbanks of Brandon, Vermont, to be sent to a soldier during the Civil War.
Quilt
Name/Title
Quilt
Lexicon
Description
Pieced quilt in the Chimney Sweep, or Album Patch, pattern. The pattern consists of squares and rectangles of patterned cotton set around a solid white cotton cross to form a stepped square. Each block is placed diagonally within the quilt, orienting the stepped squares into diamonds. The center of each block is signed in ink. Fabric patterns include stripes, plaids, and florals. Most of the blocks use a single printed fabric to form the design, but some use two different patterns. The top is quilted to a solid white cotton backing, but there is no batting. The quilt is hand pieced and hand quilted.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.24
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1853
Manufacturer
Brown, Sarah Anne
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
1964.24
Context
Made by Sarah Anne Brown and friends in New Haven, Vermont
Quilt
Name/Title
Quilt
Lexicon
Description
Red and white pieced quilt in a feathered star pattern, likely a variation of a California Star pattern. The quilt is pieced from two fabrics: a white cotton printed with small red flowers and a red cotton printed with blue-and-tan flower buds. It is hand quilted.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.28
Made/Created
Date made
1870
Manufacturer
Phillips, Hattie
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
1964.28.2
Context
Made by Hattie Phillips of South Duxbury, Vermont
Quilt
Name/Title
Quilt
Lexicon
Description
Silk crazy quilt formed of 20 blocks. The seams between each piece are decorated with embroidery, largely variations of feather stitches. Pieces are further decorated with elaborately detailed painting and embroidery. Motifs include the letter S, a carnation, a pansy, paisley elements, a spiderweb, a fish, a butterfly, a young boy with a hoop, and Eastern European person in a field, clovers, maple leaves, and other flowers.
Acquisition
Accession
1983.2
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Addison County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Silk, Silk
Entry/Object ID
1983.2.2
Context
Likely owned by a member of the Squier or Northrup families of Addison County, Vermont
Ribbon
Name/Title
Ribbon
Lexicon
Description
Two narrow silk ribbons. One ribbon is blue, and the other is yellow.
Acquisition
Accession
2014.60
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Hardigan, Irene Ritchie (1905-1991), Spaulding High School
Related Places
Place
Barre City
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1922
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Silk
Entry/Object ID
2014.60.616a-b
Context
Owned by Irene Ritchie to show her membership in the Spaulding High School Class of 1922 in Barre, Vermont
Ribbon
Name/Title
Ribbon
Lexicon
Description
Blue ribbon with an embossed paper seal. The seal is cut with a spiky edge. It is embossed with the image of an open book in the center and the inscription, "SPRINGFIELD FEMALE COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE SPRINGFIELD, VT 1858" around the edge. There is a narrow braid attached to both long sides of the ribbon.
Acquisition
Accession
1962.57
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Brigham, Agnes Ruth Walker (1845-1894), Springfield Female Collegiate Institute
Related Places
Place
Springfield
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1858
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Silk, Paper
Entry/Object ID
1962.57
Context
Originally attached to Agnes Ruth Walker's diploma from Springfield Female Collegiate Institute in Springfield, Vermont, 1858.
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 Pillow
Name/Title
Ring Pillow
Lexicon
Description
White satin heart-shaped ring pillow edged with 2" white lace ruffle. A narrow white satin ribbon band is attached to back for holding the pillow.
Acquisition
Accession
2015.11
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Perras, Lillian Poulin (1930-2014)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Barre City
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1952
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Silk, Nylon
Entry/Object ID
2015.11.7
Road Map
Name/Title
Road Map
Lexicon
Description
Square piece of cotton printed with a street map of Warsaw, Poland. The ground color of the map is red, with parts in green, roads in white, and the Wisla River in blue. Some prominent landmarks are depicted in black, but are unlabeled. The bottom left corner has a blue logo consisting of a globe, three horizontal lines, and the word "ORBIS". The top right corner has an oval with an image of a mermaid holding a sword and shield with the words, "WARSZAWA VARSOVIE".
Acquisition
Accession
2015.19
Relationships
Related Events
World War II
Event
Related Person or Organization
Partridge, James Alan (1915-2014)
Person or Organization
Related Places
,
Made/Created
Date made
1942-1945
Manufacturer
ORBIS
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
2015.19.18
Context
Used by Lt. Col. James Alan Partridge during World War II
Rope
Name/Title
Rope
Lexicon
Description
Length of blood stained cotton rope. The braided rope is tied in a hank.
Acquisition
Accession
2012.24
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Norton, Isabelle Mary Tilton (1917-1941), Reid, William J.
Related Places
Place
Randolph
Town
Orange County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1936-1940
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Rope
Entry/Object ID
2012.24.2
Context
Used during the murder of Isabelle Norton in Randolph, VT, 1941.
Rug
Name/Title
Rug
Lexicon
Description
"Penny" rug made of wool applique over a linen plain-woven ground. The design consists of a symmetrical floral pattern in the center and multiple border strips. There is a fringe on all four sides made of red, pinks, white, black, and brown yarn.
Acquisition
Accession
1922.1
Made/Created
Artist Information
Blake, Susan Torrey (1795-1884)
Artist
Date made
1878
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wool
Entry/Object ID
1922.1.11
Context
Made by Susan Torrey Blake in Roxbury, Massachusetts
Rug
Name/Title
Rug
Lexicon
Description
Oval hooked rug with a multi-colored design of stripes with bars.
Acquisition
Accession
2003.16
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1900
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton, Wool
Entry/Object ID
2003.16.54
Context
Owned by a member of the Goodall family in Montpelier, Vermont.
Rug
Name/Title
Rug
Lexicon
Description
Oval braided rug. The strands of each braid are made from strips of woven wool fabric in shades of grey, gold, black-and-white, and pink.
Acquisition
Accession
2004.27
Made/Created
Artist Information
Bardosi, Olga Bertoli (1897-1971)
Artist
Date made
1950
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wool
Entry/Object ID
2004.27.1
Context
Made by Olga Bardosi in Montpelier, Vermont
Rug
Interpretative Labels
Label
Tufted Rug with Sugaring Scene, 1950-1975
Wool
Museum Purchase, #2001.15
Rugs such as this could be made with left-over yarn or scrap wool, providing both a warm floor covering and an artistic expression for the creator. Though made after the Great Depression, this rug exhibits both the craft of the rug-maker as well as the imagery used by Vermont to define its identity.
Name/Title
Rug
Lexicon
Description
Tufted or punch needle rug made of wool yarn with linen canvas backing. The rug shows a traditional Vermont sugaring scene including (from left to right) a barn, a tree being tapped, a farm house, tapped trees with metal buckets, a sugar house with steam rising from the vent, and a wooden collection tub on a sled. The rug has a purple and maroon border that includes green maple leaves.
Acquisition
Accession
2001.15
Woven Textile Details
Warp
Linen
Warp Materials
Weave Type
Plain Weave
Weft
Linen
Weft Materials
Made/Created
Date made
1950-1975
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wool, Linen
Entry/Object ID
2001.15
Rug
Name/Title
Rug
Lexicon
Description
Vermont Union hooked rug. The central design of the rug features an eagle holding a shield and an olive branch in its talons. On the left side of the eagle is Camel's Hump and on the right is Mt. Mansfield. The rug has a border that is 7-1/2 inches wide, which is decorated with oak leaves and acorns, along with red, white, and blue scrolls. Behind the star area of the shield, two small pieces of fusing were applied to support the fabric, which had become weak after several years of use. On the lower right of the back of the rug, there is a tag sewn on that reads: "Vermont Union Rug / Frost Pattern #5 Charlotte Stratton / Mrs. Helen Tracy / 112 Washington Street / Barre, Vermont 05641".
Acquisition
Accession
1981.44
Made/Created
Date made
1941-1981
Manufacturer
Tracy, Helen Prouty (1908-1999)
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wool
Entry/Object ID
1981.44
Context
Made by Helen Prouty Tracy in Barre, Vermont. She began the rug in 1941 and finished it in 1981.
Rug
Name/Title
Rug
Lexicon
Description
Cotton and wool hooked rug. It is designed in segments, with a circular emblem at the top center with the initials "GAR". The circle is flanked by the letter A and number 9, and 2 6-pointed stars. At the center bottom is the label, "24 AC" flanked by 2 upside-down hearts with the number 2 in the center.
Acquisition
Accession
1972.55
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Grand Army of the Republic, Powers, Harvey S. (1848-1939)
Related Places
Place
Lyndonville
Village
Lyndon
Town
Caledonia County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Cotton, Wool
Entry/Object ID
1972.55.11
Context
Owned by Harvey S. Powers of Lyndonville, Vermont. Powers was in Co. A, 9th VT Vol and was active in the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR), a fraternal organization for Union veterans of the Civil War.
Rug
Name/Title
Rug
Lexicon
Description
Rectangular, flat-woven floor rug. It is woven with linen thread in the warp and strips of woven fabric in various colors in the weft.
Acquisition
Accession
2006.47
Woven Textile Details
Warp
Average Warp Count
White
Warp Colors
Linen
Weave Type
Plain Weave
Weft
White
Blue
Red
Green
Brown
Weft Colors
Weft Count
Cotton
Wool
Weft Materials
Made/Created
Artist Information
Dean, Lovina Horton (1832-1918)
Artist
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton, Linen, Wool
Entry/Object ID
2006.47.1
Context
Woven by Lovina Horton Dean in Mount Holly, Vermont
Rug
Name/Title
Rug
Lexicon
Description
Rectangular, flat-woven floor rug. It is woven with linen thread in the warp and strips of woven fabric in various colors in the weft, creating a striped design of narrow, multi-colored stripes at both ends, and a wide section of black and white in the center.
Acquisition
Accession
2006.47
Woven Textile Details
Warp
Average Warp Count
Linen
Weave Type
Plain Weave
Weft
Green
Brown
Red
Blue
Orange
Yellow
Black
White
Pink
Weft Colors
Weft Count
Cotton
Wool
Weft Materials
Made/Created
Artist Information
Dean, Lovina Horton (1832-1918)
Artist
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Linen, Wool, Cotton
Entry/Object ID
2006.47.2
Context
Woven by Lovina Horton Dean in Mount Holly, Vermont
Rug
Name/Title
Rug
Lexicon
Description
Rectangular, flat-woven floor rug. It is woven with linen thread in the warp and strips of woven fabric in various colors in the weft.
Acquisition
Accession
2006.47
Woven Textile Details
Warp
Average Warp Count
Wool
Weave Type
Plain Weave
Weft
Weft Count
Wool
Cotton
Weft Materials
Made/Created
Artist Information
Dean, Lovina Horton (1832-1918)
Artist
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wool, Cotton
Entry/Object ID
2006.47.3
Context
Woven by Lovina Horton Dean in Mount Holly, Vermont
Rug
Name/Title
Rug
Lexicon
Description
Hooked rug with a design of flowers on a black ground.
Acquisition
Accession
1957.4
Woven Textile Details
Weave Type
Plain Weave
Made/Created
Date made
1850
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wool, Cotton
Entry/Object ID
1957.4.4
Rug
Name/Title
Rug
Lexicon
Description
Flat-woven rug with a geometric, Eastern pattern in red, blue, brown, black, and white.
Acquisition
Accession
1973.1
Woven Textile Details
Warp
Wool
Warp Materials
Weave Type
Tapestry Weave
Weft
Wool
Weft Materials
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wool
Entry/Object ID
1973.1.27
Context
Descended in the family of Stella Vitty Henry of Windsor, Vermont
Rug
Name/Title
Rug
Lexicon
Description
Tufted runner rug. The design is a combination of Asian and Southwestern American motifs. There is a geometric medallion in the center over red ground and wave design around the border. The rug is made of silk yarn on a cotton foundation. A label sewn onto the back of the rug reads, "Silk yarn Made by Lillie Ridlon about 1934 Cuttingsville, Vt."
Acquisition
Accession
1990.29
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Shrewsbury
Town
Rutland County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Artist Information
Ridlon, Lillie
Artist
Date made
1934
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Silk, Cotton
Entry/Object ID
1990.29.1
Context
Made with silk yarns made by Lillie Ridlon in Cuttingsville, Vermont
Rug
Name/Title
Rug
Lexicon
Description
Small hooked rug. The rug has a floral border with a red and black geometric design in the center.
Acquisition
Accession
1957.4
Entry/Object ID
1957.4.6
Rug
Name/Title
Rug
Lexicon
Description
Braided corn husk rug with grain sack backing. The grain sack shows a partial label reading, "Barteldes / T.N.T. / S. PAT. OFF. / CANADA / ORN / ED CO. / OLD", as well as a stenciled-on inscription reading, "L. C. TE[illeg]ET / PLAINFIELD VT".
Acquisition
Accession
1959.22
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Barteldes Seed Company
Person or Organization
Related Places
,
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cornhusk
Entry/Object ID
1959.22
Context
Possibly used in East Calais, Vermont
Sachet
Name/Title
Sachet
Lexicon
Description
Small sachet made from red silk ribbon. The edges are trimmed with fringe, and the front is decorated with an oval of bobbin lace. It secures closed with a red drawstring.
Acquisition
Accession
1962.54
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Smith, Amelia Strong (1790-1861)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Hardwick
Town
Caledonia County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Material
Silk, Linen
Entry/Object ID
1962.54.7
Context
Owned by Amelia Strong Smith of Hardwick, Vermont.
Saddle Blanket
Name/Title
Saddle Blanket
Lexicon
Description
Black wool saddle blanket with needlepoint decoration is a floral design. The needlepoint is done entirely in cross stitches. The blanket is lined in undyed muslin.
Acquisition
Accession
2003.77
Relationships
Related Events
Civil War
Event
Related Person or Organization
Chapin, Charles B. (1842-1865), 1st Vermont Cavalry
Related Places
Place
Williston
Town
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1862-1865
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall (folded)
Materials
Material
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Entry/Object ID
2003.77
Context
Owned by Charles Chapin of Willison, Vermont.
Web Links and URLs
Sampler
Name/Title
Sampler
Lexicon
Description
Alphabet sampler stitched on undyed linen with black, brown, blue, and green thread in cross stitches and eyelet stitches. The top has a border of diamonds above a horizontal curvilinear line. A capital marking alphabet with the & symbol at the end is the first line, followed by a lower-case marking alphabet along the second line. Then there is a decorative border. Beneath the border are two more alphabets: script capitals, and eyelet marking capitals. Then, approximately at the center, is the inscription, "Carolin A Russell's Sampler Aged 8" followed by "DR . TR . WGRDLRPGRTER / HAR / CAR / MFR / CAR" and the verse, "When we've been there then thousand years/ Bright shining as the sun/ Weve [sic] no less days to sign Gods praise/ Than when we first begun". The name "Mary Chase" is in the lower corners.
Acquisition
Accession
1941.12
Made/Created
Artist Information
Russell, Caroline A.
Artist
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Silk, Linen
Entry/Object ID
1941.12
Context
Made by Caroline A. Russell
Sampler
Name/Title
Sampler
Lexicon
Description
Linen sampler with floral border, pictorial elements on the bottom, and multiple alphabets. Along the top edge is the inscription: "Executed/ Mary Gibson aged 10, 1832." The border is a variation on the strawberry vine, stitched in blue, brown, green, red, and yellow. The top alphabet is an uppercase Italianate script in green cross stitch. The second alphabet is capitalized marking stitches in green cross stitch, followed by a lowercase marking script in green cross stitches with numbers up to ten. Followed by numbers up to eight in green box stitch. The third alphabet is Germanic marking stitches in green eyelet stitches. The images on the bottom of the sampler depict a church, trees, a woman, flowers, a strawberry plant, a bouquet in a basket, and a small building in cross stitches (the woman is embroidered). It was previously mounted but removed. The red, brown, light green, and blue threads are wool. The dark green and one of the tan colors are silk.
Acquisition
Accession
1941.26
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Weathersfield
Barnet
Town
Windsor County
Caledonia County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Woven Textile Details
Warp
Average Warp Count
Linen
Weave Type
Plain Weave
Weft
Weft Count
Linen
Made/Created
Artist Information
Davis, Mary Gibson (1822-1900)
Artist
Date made
1832
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
1941.26
Context
Made by Mary Gibson in Ryegate, Vermont in 1832
Sampler
Name/Title
Sampler
Lexicon
Description
Alphabet sampler on plain-woven linen. The sampler has three alphabets: marking capitals (in brown), script capitals (in brown), and marking lower-case letter (in light blue). The alphabets are followed by the numbers 1-10 in light blue. Each line is separated by an orange border. The bottom center of the sampler is marked, "Almira Torrey" in light blue and "Corinth" in light pink. There is a decorative blue border above the name, and an orange zig-zag border along the bottom. The whole is stitched in cross stitches.
Acquisition
Accession
1979.1
Made/Created
Artist Information
Torrey, Almira
Artist
Date made
circa 1845
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
1979.1
Context
Made by Almira Torrey in Corinth, Vermont
Web Links and URLs
Sampler
Name/Title
Sampler
Lexicon
Description
Alphabet sampler on loosely woven linen. The sampler consists of three complete alphabets (fancy capitals, marking capitals, and marking lower-case letters) and the numbers 1-10 followed by the inscription, "Julia P. Dewey Berlin Aged 9 Years August" and the verse, "Juses permit they gracious name to stand/ As the ^first cross of an infants hand as move/ And while her fingers oer this canv/ Engage her tender heart to see thy love/ With they dear children let her share aPart/ And write they name thyself upon her heart". Beneath the inscriptions is the large word, "BEAUTY" stitched in eyelet stitches with a decorative vine beneath. There is a faux Chinese symbol in the lower right corner in black.
Acquisition
Accession
1992.35
Made/Created
Date made
1823
Manufacturer
Dewey, Julia P.
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
1992.35.3
Context
Made by Julia P. Dewey of Berlin, Vermont
Sampler
Name/Title
Sampler
Lexicon
Description
Rectangular sampler made with silk yarn on a plain-woven linen ground. from the top, the sampler consists of a script alphabet (capitals) in pink and blue, a marking alphabet (capitals) in blue, a marking alphabet (lowercase) in white, the numbers 1-10 in white, and the inscription, "Eliza Barnett of Goffstown in the 8 year of her Age/Happy the child whose green unpractis'd years/The guiding hand of parent fondnefs rears/To rich instructions ample field removes/Prunes every fault and every worth improves/This needle work of mine can tell/When a child is learned wee/By my parents I was taught/Not to spend my time for naught./Eliza Barnett of Topsham July The 13 AD 1812". Each line is separated by a simple border line.
Acquisition
Accession
1980.10
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Goffstown
City
New Hampshire
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Artist Information
Barnett, Elizabeth
Artist
Date made
1812
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
1980.10.1
Context
Made by Eliza Barnett of Goffstown, NH and Topsham, VT in 1812.
Sampler
Name/Title
Sampler
Lexicon
Description
Small sampler of silk on linen. From the top, the sampler consists of a marking alphabet (capitals) in blue and pink, a marking alphabet (lowercase) in brown and white, number 1-8 in brown and white, a script alphabet (capitals) in brown and pink, individual letter alternates in brown and white, and the words "Elizabeth G. Bayley born Feb. 11 1817, aged fourteen" in white and blue. Each line of letters is separated by a simple border. All stitches are cross stitches over two yarns.
Acquisition
Accession
1980.10
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Newbury
Town
Orange County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Artist Information
Bayley, Elizabeth (1817-1856)
Artist
Date made
1831
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
1980.10.2
Context
Made by Elizabeth Bayley of Newbury, VT
Sampler
Name/Title
Sampler
Lexicon
Description
Small alphabet sampler on plain-woven linen. The alphabets are stitched in a marching style in grey, light brown, dark brown, and blue thread. The first alphabet consists entirely of decorative capital alternates; the second alphabet is standard capitals; the third alphabet is lower case letters. The alphabets are followed by an ampersand, three periods, the numerals 1-9 and 0, and the inscription, "I patty W / Huntington / patty / MKT".
Acquisition
Accession
1952.33
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1815
Manufacturer
Huntington, Martha (1808-1871)
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Linen, Silk
Entry/Object ID
1952.33
Context
Made by Martha (Patty) Huntington of Sharon, Vermont
Sampler
Name/Title
Sampler
Lexicon
Description
Square sampler of blue and white silk on a plain-woven linen ground. The sampler consists of multiple alphabets (capital marking, script, numbers 1-11, marking alternates, and lowercase marking) follows by the inscription, "Achsah Foster/Made in school A.D. 1814 by Roxcinda Richardson/in the 9th year of her age."
The bottom portion of the sampler is pictorial with a single scene showing a four-bay house, several trees, some birds' nests or bird baths on stands, and a man in a top hat and tailcoat walking up a hill.
The bottom portion of the sampler is pictorial with a single scene showing a four-bay house, several trees, some birds' nests or bird baths on stands, and a man in a top hat and tailcoat walking up a hill.
Acquisition
Accession
2005.15
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Foster, Aschah
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Orange
Town
Orange County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1814
Manufacturer
Richardson, Roxcinda (b. 1808)
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Linen, Silk
Entry/Object ID
2005.15
Context
Made by Roxcinda Richardson of Orange, VT in 1814
Sampler
Name/Title
Sampler
Lexicon
Description
Linen sampler embroidered with 2-ply silk thread. The design consists of a floral border surrounding three alphabets, a maker inscription, a verse, and floral elements. The outer border consists of a continuous, curvilinear vine in stem stitch with alternating pink and white flowers (satin stitch) and green leaves (satin stitch). The center is surrounded by a narrow border of flame stitches in white.
The uppermost alphabet contains all capital letters and numbers up to 7 in a fancy script. The letters are cross stitched in black thread, much of which is disintegrated. A narrow green border of cross stitches separates the uppermost and second alphabets. The to subsequent alphabets are marking letters done in cross stitches. The first is in capital letters and the second is lower case; they are separated by a narrow border of black thread, and a green and pink strawberry border sits below.
Across the center in green thread is the inscription, "Sarah Bayley Cobb Aged 12 years. Wrought under/the care of Mifs Lucinda Washburn. Hardwick, July 1821," followed by a border of queen stitches in pink thread. Beneath the border is the verse, "Oh that forever may be mine/ Those joys that humanise the heart/That wake at pity's plaintive shrine/And sympathy's soft tear impart."
Across the bottom are three floral elements: a large bouquet in a basket flanked by two swags. The basket is cross stitched while the swags are both filled with stem stitches.
The 9-yarn-wide hem is accented by a hem stitch all the way around.
The uppermost alphabet contains all capital letters and numbers up to 7 in a fancy script. The letters are cross stitched in black thread, much of which is disintegrated. A narrow green border of cross stitches separates the uppermost and second alphabets. The to subsequent alphabets are marking letters done in cross stitches. The first is in capital letters and the second is lower case; they are separated by a narrow border of black thread, and a green and pink strawberry border sits below.
Across the center in green thread is the inscription, "Sarah Bayley Cobb Aged 12 years. Wrought under/the care of Mifs Lucinda Washburn. Hardwick, July 1821," followed by a border of queen stitches in pink thread. Beneath the border is the verse, "Oh that forever may be mine/ Those joys that humanise the heart/That wake at pity's plaintive shrine/And sympathy's soft tear impart."
Across the bottom are three floral elements: a large bouquet in a basket flanked by two swags. The basket is cross stitched while the swags are both filled with stem stitches.
The 9-yarn-wide hem is accented by a hem stitch all the way around.
Acquisition
Accession
1959.21
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Wright, Lucinda Washburn (1802-1826)
Person or Organization
Related Publications
The Christian Messenger
Publication
Woven Textile Details
Warp
Average Warp Count
Linen
Weave Type
Plain Weave
Weft
Weft Count
Linen
Made/Created
Artist Information
Field, Sarah Bayley Cobb (1809-1863)
Artist
Date made
1821
Materials
Material
Linen, Silk
Entry/Object ID
1959.21.2
Context
Made by Sarah Bayley Cobb in Hardwick, Vermont.
Web Links and URLs
Sampler
Name/Title
Sampler
Lexicon
Description
Sampler on linen with three alphabets, the word "MODESTY", a poem, and several pictorial elements. At the top are two marking alphabets in black, pink, and blue, first capitals then lower case. The next alphabet in script capitals in pink and green. The next alphabet is stitched entirely with eyelet stitches in blue, pink, and black. Beneath the alphabet, the word "MODESTY" stretches across the entire piece, stitched in eyelets and with the Y and T inserted vertically on the end. Beneath the word is a simple border of a vine and flower buds. In the bottom section is the inscription, "A damask cheek and ivory arm/Shall ne'er my wishes win/Give me an animated form/That speaks a mind within/Sally Partridge's Sampler". Pictorial elements in the bottom section include five people, animals, several different patterns of flowers in vases, and flowering trees.
Acquisition
Accession
1972.28
Woven Textile Details
Warp
Linen
Warp Materials
Weave Type
Plain Weave
Weft
Linen
Weft Materials
Made/Created
Artist Information
Hutchinson, Sarah Partridge (1821-1854)
Artist
Date made
1830-1835
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Linen, Silk
Entry/Object ID
1972.28.13
Context
Made by Sarah Partridge in Braintree, VT, ca. 1830.
Sampler
Name/Title
Sampler
Lexicon
Description
Two alphabet samplers stitched together. The first sample has a capital alphabet in fancy script follow by the numbers 1-6 then the inscription, "Nancy Niles Sampler Aged 9 years W. Fairlee Sept 6 1823 1234 Broad is the road that leads to death and thou sands walk together there". Along the bottom are several variations of the suite of clubs. The second sampler has two alphabets--capital marking stitches and lower-case marking stitches--followed by the inscription, "Nancy 4s Niles 1823". Both samplers are stitched in light blue, dark blue, and brown threads.
Acquisition
Accession
1957.25
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Niles, Nancy (1814-1888)
Person or Organization
Made/Created
Date made
1823
Manufacturer
Niles, Nancy (1814-1888)
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Linen, Silk, Cotton
Entry/Object ID
1957.25.39
Sampler
Name/Title
Sampler
Lexicon
Description
Small rectangular sampler with brown and green embroidery. The sampler has two marking alphabets, the first in cross stitches and the second in eyelet stitches. Between the two alphabets is the inscription, "IRENE RICE| ABR|IR.SR.CR|WOODSTOCK OCTOBER 18011".
Acquisition
Accession
1957.25
Made/Created
Artist Information
Rice, Irene (1793-1842)
Artist
Date made
1801
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
1957.25.40a
Context
Made by Irene Rice in Woodstock, Vermont.
Sampler
Name/Title
Sampler
Lexicon
Description
Sampler consisting of a brief, incomplete family record and a simple, diamond border. The sampler is stitched in two colors: red and aquamarine. The center bears the inscription, "FAMILY RECORD. Births David.Thomas born.Jan27.1787. Betsey.Perry born.Dec2 Oscar. F. Tomas born.Oct Betsey.A.Thomas born.Sept2", in cross stitches.The border consists of a repeated diamond pattern; the pattern extends outward at the upper left corner.
Acquisition
Accession
2020.17
Woven Textile Details
Warp
Linen
Warp Materials
Weave Type
Plain Weave
Weft
Linen
Weft Materials
Materials
Material
Linen, Silk
Entry/Object ID
2020.17.1
Sampler
Name/Title
Sampler
Lexicon
Description
Rectangular alphabet sampler. The sampler is stitched entirely with gross stitches in blue thread and brown thread (now mostly gone), with a blue border and underlines. The sampler consists of a marking alphabet with alternates for A, J, and S, and an ampersand. Following the alphabet is the inscription, "CATY HILL OF WEATHERSFIELD IN THE STATE OF VERMONT 1800". The only legible part of the missing stitches are the letters A-G.
Acquisition
Accession
2010.54
Made/Created
Artist Information
Hill, Caty
Artist
Date made
1800
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Linen, Silk
Entry/Object ID
2010.54
Context
Made by Caty Hill in Weathersfield, Vermont
Sampler
Name/Title
Sampler
Lexicon
Description
Large sampler on undyed linen. The sampler has an strawberry and flower border stitched in pink and green. In the center is a floral band; an uppercase marking alphabet; a lowercase marking alphabet; an uppercase decorative alphabet; the poem, "Pretty maid you soon will find those happy years you left behind, to grief and sorrow you are born and every rose conceals a thorn"; a line of random letters and numbers; the label "Charlestown"; a decorative band of trees, hearts, plants, and sheep.
Acquisition
Accession
2022.64
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Charleston
Town
Orleans County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1801
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
2022.64.1
Context
Made in Charleston, Vermont
Sampler
Name/Title
Sampler
Lexicon
Description
Rectangular sampler with three alphabets stitched in blue, brown, white, pink, red, and black cross stitches. Each alphabet has letter alternates worked in, rather than placed at the end. The first alphabet is capital marking letters with alternates for A, C, D, G, K, M (2), N (2), S (2), T, U, and W (2). The second alphabet is lowercase marking letters with alternates for g, o, r, t, v, w, y, followed by two ampersands, the numbers 1-9, and the name "Calista Rice." The third alphabet is script letters with alternates for nearly every letter, some not placed in order, and no H. Extra alternates for A, D, K, L are placed at the end. Last is the inscription, "Calista Rice Exampler Woodstock Sep. 18th 1820."
Acquisition
Accession
1957.25
Made/Created
Artist Information
Baldwin, Calista Rice (1805-1891)
Artist
Date made
1820
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
1957.25.40b
Context
Made by Calista Rice in Woodstock, Vermont
Sampler
Name/Title
Sampler
Lexicon
Description
Small sampler showing the alphabet in capital marking letters in dark brown and yellow on a white linen ground. At the bottom is the date, "1798", and the initials "R * F".
Acquisition
Accession
1968.1
Made/Created
Date made
1798
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Linen, Wool
Entry/Object ID
1968.1.7
Sampler
Name/Title
Sampler
Lexicon
Description
Family record sampler. The sampler has a variation of a strawberry border, with the strawberries alternating with butterflies. The interior of the sampler is stitched the inscription:
Famiy. Record.
Chauncy. Rockwell. Walker. was
born at Sudbury Vermont February 3d
1799 and moved to Benson Vermont
April 21 1817. Jane. S. Cooley. was
born at Granville Massachusetts.
April 8th.1809 and moved to Benson
Vermont March 25, 1810.
Married at Benson Dec 16 1827.
by the Rev Dan Kent Cauncy.
R. Walker. to Jane. S. Cooley.
An Infant Son died at Benson
Sept 23,1828. Ellen C Walker. was
born at Benson Oct 13.1829.
Emmaretta M Walker. was born
at Benson March 11.1832. Mila S
Walker, was born at Benson June
7.1834. Rockwell W. Walker. was
born at Benson June 2.1837. and
died Sept 6.1838 aged 15 months and
4 days. Rockwell P Walker. was
born at Benson December 23.1839.
An Infant Son died at Benson
May 23.1843. Ethelinda Aura. A.
Walker. was born at Benson Oct
11.1822. Lauretta A. Walker. was
born at Benson May 30.1848.
C.R.Walker died at B. Feb 15
1850. aged 51 years. 1857.
Mila S. Hughes died at Mo Oct. 30
aged 23.years. E.M.Walker.died
at Benson Vt. July 14.1860.aged 28
E.C.W. Benedict died at Gansewoort
NY. Oct 20.1861 aged 32 year.s.
Wrought by E.C.Walker in 1851.
Famiy. Record.
Chauncy. Rockwell. Walker. was
born at Sudbury Vermont February 3d
1799 and moved to Benson Vermont
April 21 1817. Jane. S. Cooley. was
born at Granville Massachusetts.
April 8th.1809 and moved to Benson
Vermont March 25, 1810.
Married at Benson Dec 16 1827.
by the Rev Dan Kent Cauncy.
R. Walker. to Jane. S. Cooley.
An Infant Son died at Benson
Sept 23,1828. Ellen C Walker. was
born at Benson Oct 13.1829.
Emmaretta M Walker. was born
at Benson March 11.1832. Mila S
Walker, was born at Benson June
7.1834. Rockwell W. Walker. was
born at Benson June 2.1837. and
died Sept 6.1838 aged 15 months and
4 days. Rockwell P Walker. was
born at Benson December 23.1839.
An Infant Son died at Benson
May 23.1843. Ethelinda Aura. A.
Walker. was born at Benson Oct
11.1822. Lauretta A. Walker. was
born at Benson May 30.1848.
C.R.Walker died at B. Feb 15
1850. aged 51 years. 1857.
Mila S. Hughes died at Mo Oct. 30
aged 23.years. E.M.Walker.died
at Benson Vt. July 14.1860.aged 28
E.C.W. Benedict died at Gansewoort
NY. Oct 20.1861 aged 32 year.s.
Wrought by E.C.Walker in 1851.
Acquisition
Accession
2002.9
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Walker, Chauncy Rockwell (1799-1850), Walker, Jane S. Cooley (1809-1896), Kent, Dan (1793-1858), Walker, Emmaretta M. (1832-1860), Hughes, Mila Stow Walker (1834-1857), Walker, Rockwell K. (1837-1838), Walker, Rockwell P. (1839-1893), Potter, Ethelinda Aura Walker (1844-1884), Scott, Lauretta A. Walker (1848-
Related Places
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Made/Created
Artist Information
Benedict, Ellen C. Walker (1829-1861)
Artist
Date made
1851
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Linen, Silk
Entry/Object ID
2002.9
Context
Made by E. C. Walker of Benson, Vermont
Sampler
Name/Title
Sampler
Lexicon
Description
Small, rectangular sampler of silk on linen. The sampler consists of an alphabet (capital marking letters), the numbers 1-9, the inscription "OLIVE LAUGHTONS", another alphabet (lowercase marking letters), capital alternates, and the inscription, "Made by Olive Laughton Sampler in the Eleven year".
Acquisition
Accession
2012.13
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Norwich
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Artist Information
Blood, Olive Laughton (1787-1815)
Artist
Date made
1797
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
2012.13
Context
Made by Olive Laughton of Norwich, Vermont, in 1797
Scarf
Name/Title
Scarf
Lexicon
Description
Square silk scarf. The printed scarf has a blue background and an image of a Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) membership ribbon at the center, printed in full color. The ribbon is surrounded by a circle of 40 stars. Outside the circle, printed in white, are several military symbols including various types of cross, stars, and banners.
Acquisition
Accession
1952.39
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Grand Army of the Republic
Person or Organization
Made/Created
Date made
1915-1925
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Silk
Entry/Object ID
1952.39
Seat Cushion
Name/Title
Seat Cushion
Lexicon
Description
Round needlepoint seat cushion showing a stitched design of a 2-masted tall ship in a body of water. The sky is banded in shades of pink and yellow along the horizon. The cushion has a narrow side band stitched a pattern of alternating triangles. It is backed with heavy-weight cotton. The initials "F.E.H." are stitched in the ships wake, and the date "1620" is stitched on the left edge of the horizon.
Acquisition
Accession
2015.25
Made/Created
Artist Information
Hartwell, Frank Eugene (1873-1961)
Artist
Date made
1957
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wool, Cotton, Polyester
Entry/Object ID
2015.25.2
Context
Made by Frank Eugene Hartwell in Bolton, Vermont
Shawl Pin
Name/Title
Shawl Pin
Lexicon
Description
Shawl pin consisting of a ring covered in thread attached to a safety pin by a strip of crochet.
Acquisition
Accession
2007.18
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Quintin, Hilda
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Newport
City
Orleans County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1900
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton, Metal
Entry/Object ID
2007.18.415
Context
Likely owned in Newport, Vermont.
Sheet
Name/Title
Sheet
Lexicon
Description
Plain-woven linen sheet made from 2 panels seamed together down the center of the sheet. The seamed edges and outside edges of the panels are selvedges. The other ends of the sheet are hemmed. The top center is stitched in light-blue cross stitches with the initials, "M T", flanking the center seam, and the number 3 below.
Acquisition
Accession
1939.4
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Paine, Marth Titus (1800-1886)
Person or Organization
Made/Created
Artist Information
Titus, Susannah Bacon (1775-1870)
Artist
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
1939.4.2
Context
Made by Susannah Titus of Vershire, Vermont, for her daughter, Martha Titus Paine.
Show Towel
Name/Title
Show Towel
Lexicon
Description
Linen towel. The linen is damask woven with a pattern of a neoclassical woman holding a United States flag. Each end is embroidered with a decorative band of pink traditional floral patterns. The initials V. L. B. are embroidered above the decorative band on one end.
Acquisition
Accession
2014.60
Made/Created
Date made
1870-1879
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
2014.60.837
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.
Silk
Name/Title
Silk
Lexicon
Description
Two yard length of blue and black shot silk with white selvedges.
Acquisition
Accession
1982.27
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Guernsey, Josephine Pratt (1858-1940)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Northfield
Town
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1875
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Silk
Entry/Object ID
1982.27.5
Context
Matches a bodice worn by Josephine Pratt Guernsey of Northfield, Vermont
Silk Fragment
Name/Title
Silk Fragment
Description
Paper envelope full of tangled fibers and insect cocoon. A paper note is attached to the front that reads, "Injured cocoons of Silk Worms, picked apart to be used for weaving with other material. The worms were raised and silk prepared by Mrs. L.M. Flint at Norwich, VT in 1837."
Acquisition
Accession
1950.2
Made/Created
Artist Information
Flint, Laura M. (1822-1899)
Artist
Date made
1837
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Silk, Paper
Entry/Object ID
1950.2.1
Context
Silk raised in Vermont by Laura Flint in Norwich, Vermont
Silk Fragment
Name/Title
Silk Fragment
Lexicon
Description
Tissue packet of silk fibers. A paper note stitched to the tissue reads, "Silk just as it is reeled from the cocoons of the silk worm at least 50 cocoons are used to make one thread, after the end is found by a little picking it will reel down to the mouth of the worm inside. Mrs. L.M. Flint."
Acquisition
Accession
1950.2
Made/Created
Artist Information
Flint, Laura M. (1822-1899)
Artist
Date made
1837
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Silk, Paper
Entry/Object ID
1950.2.2
Context
Silk from worms raised by Laura M. Flint in Norwich, VT
Stocking
Name/Title
Stocking
Lexicon
Description
Unfinished knitted silk stocking with needles. Paper label reads: "Stocking commenced 50 years ago, unfinished for want of perseverance"
Acquisition
Accession
1950.2
Made/Created
Artist Information
Flint, Laura M. (1822-1899)
Artist
Date made
1837
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Silk, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1950.2.6
Context
Begun by Laura Flint of Norwich, VT using silk from worms she raised herself.
Table Cover
Name/Title
Table Cover
Lexicon
Description
Table cover, or splasher. It is made from a rectangular piece of white waffle cloth. The red design is embroidered into the fabric using the cloth's weave as a guide. It features a large, decorative born and the monogram MA (or AM) in the center.
Use
A splasher would be hung on the wall or the back of a washstand to protect it from water splashing up from a washbowl.
Acquisition
Accession
2007.18
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Howe, Francies Coolidge (1904-1993)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Bellows Falls
Village
Rockingham
Town
Windham County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1880
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
2007.18.373
Context
Made in Bellow Falls, Vermont.
Table Mat
Name/Title
Table Mat
Lexicon
Description
Round braided table mat made from nylon stocking in varying shades of brown. Each braid is 1/4-inch wide, and they are coiled around each other and stitched in place.
Acquisition
Accession
2006.81
Relationships
Related Places
,
Made/Created
Artist Information
Dopp, Katharine Eckley (1907-1999), Eckley, Jessie Eleze Warner (1874-1959)
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Nylon
Entry/Object ID
2006.81.3
Context
Made by Katherine Eckley Dopp or Jessie Warner Eckley in Burlington, Vermont, or Proctor, Vermont
Table Mat
Name/Title
Table Mat
Lexicon
Description
Unfinished table mat. The mat is partially embroidered with a design of purple floral springs and orange-and-white gradient swirls at the edge. The fabric is printed with the same pattern forming an octagonal table mat.
Acquisition
Accession
2014.60
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
2014.60.567
Table Mat
Name/Title
Table Mat
Lexicon
Description
Circular flannel table mat with scalloped, embroidered edge. It is embroidered with strawberries bloom and fruit design.
Acquisition
Accession
2007.18
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Burlington
City
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Artist Information
Carlisle, Lilian Baker (1912-2006)
Artist
Date made
1920-1930
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
2007.18.622
Context
Made by Lilian Baker Carlisle of Burlington, Vermont.
Table Mat
Name/Title
Table Mat
Lexicon
Description
Handwoven tapestry-weave linen table mat with vase of flowers in upper right corner, in pastel shades of blue, yellow, lavender and green with dark gray leaves and stems. Drawn-work border.
Acquisition
Accession
2013.18
Made/Created
Artist Information
Fisk, Elizabeth (1859-1927)
Artist
Date made
1890-1935
Manufacturer
Elizabeth Fisk Looms
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
2013.18.3.2
Context
Made by Elizabeth Fisk in Isle La Motte, Vermont
Table Mat
Name/Title
Table Mat
Lexicon
Description
Handwoven tapestry-weave linen table mat with vase of flowers in upper right corner, in pastel shades of blue, yellow, lavender and green with dark gray leaves and stems. Drawn-work border.
Acquisition
Accession
2013.18
Made/Created
Artist Information
Fisk, Elizabeth (1859-1927)
Artist
Date made
1890-1935
Manufacturer
Elizabeth Fisk Looms
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
2013.18.3.1
Context
Made by Elizabeth Fisk in Isle La Motte, Vermont
Table Mat
Name/Title
Table Mat
Lexicon
Description
Handwoven tapestry-weave linen table mat with vase of flowers in upper right corner, in pastel shades of blue, yellow, lavender and green with dark gray leaves and stems. Drawn-work border.
Acquisition
Accession
2013.18
Made/Created
Artist Information
Fisk, Elizabeth (1859-1927)
Artist
Date made
1890-1935
Manufacturer
Elizabeth Fisk Looms
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
2013.18.3.3
Context
Made by Elizabeth Fisk in Isle La Motte, Vermont
Table Mat
Name/Title
Table Mat
Lexicon
Description
Handwoven tapestry-weave linen table mat with vase of flowers in upper right corner, in pastel shades of blue, yellow, lavender and green with dark gray leaves and stems. Drawn-work border.
Acquisition
Accession
2013.18
Made/Created
Artist Information
Fisk, Elizabeth (1859-1927)
Artist
Date made
1890-1935
Manufacturer
Elizabeth Fisk Looms
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
2013.18.3.4
Context
Made by Elizabeth Fisk in Isle La Motte, Vermont
Table Mat
Name/Title
Table Mat
Lexicon
Description
Handwoven tapestry-weave linen table mat with vase of flowers in upper right corner, in pastel shades of blue, yellow, lavender and green with dark gray leaves and stems. Drawn-work border.
Acquisition
Accession
2013.18
Made/Created
Artist Information
Fisk, Elizabeth (1859-1927)
Artist
Date made
1890-1935
Manufacturer
Elizabeth Fisk Looms
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
2013.18.3.5
Context
Made by Elizabeth Fisk in Isle La Motte, Vermont
Table Mat
Name/Title
Table Mat
Lexicon
Description
Handwoven tapestry-weave linen table mat with vase of flowers in upper right corner, in pastel shades of blue, yellow, lavender and green with dark gray leaves and stems. Drawn-work border.
Acquisition
Accession
2013.18
Made/Created
Artist Information
Fisk, Elizabeth (1859-1927)
Artist
Date made
1890-1935
Manufacturer
Elizabeth Fisk Looms
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
2013.18.3.6
Context
Made by Elizabeth Fisk in Isle La Motte, Vermont
Table Mat
Name/Title
Table Mat
Lexicon
Description
Handwoven tapestry-weave linen table mat with vase of flowers in upper right corner, in pastel shades of blue, yellow, lavender and green with dark gray leaves and stems. Drawn-work border.
Acquisition
Accession
2013.18
Made/Created
Artist Information
Fisk, Elizabeth (1859-1927)
Artist
Date made
1890-1935
Manufacturer
Elizabeth Fisk Looms
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
2013.18.3.7
Context
Made by Elizabeth Fisk in Isle La Motte, Vermont
Table Mat
Name/Title
Table Mat
Lexicon
Description
Round linen table mat embroidered with purple floral buds and a gold basketwork edge.
Acquisition
Accession
2014.60
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Linen, Silk
Entry/Object ID
2014.60.918b
Table Mat
Name/Title
Table Mat
Lexicon
Description
White overshot table mat woven with metallic threads. A tag on one end reads, "HANDWOVEN BY THE SPRAGUE'S BARRE, VERMONT".
Acquisition
Accession
2014.60
Made/Created
Manufacturer
The Sprague's
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
2014.60.829
Context
Made by The Sprague's in Barre, Vermont
Table Mat
Name/Title
Table Mat
Lexicon
Description
White cotton table mat printed with a red and pink border and red dots.
Acquisition
Accession
2014.60
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
2014.60.836
Table Mat
Name/Title
Table Mat
Lexicon
Description
Round, semi-sheer table mat. It is embroidered around the edge with naturalistic sprigs of purple and white flowers. The edge is scalloped and bound with buttonhole stitches.
Acquisition
Accession
2014.60
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Entry/Object ID
2014.60.838
Table Mat
Name/Title
Table Mat
Lexicon
Description
Cotton table mat embroidered in red with a line drawing of three young girls leaning on a wooden fence. There is knotted fringe on three sides.
Acquisition
Accession
2014.60
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1900
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
2014.60.861
Table Mat
Name/Title
Table Mat
Lexicon
Description
White linen table mat with lobed corners. There is a cutwork flower in the center of each corner lobe.
Acquisition
Accession
2014.60
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
2014.60.863
Table Mat
Name/Title
Table Mat
Lexicon
Description
White linen table mat or splasher. It is woven with a damask geometric border enhanced with openwork. The center is embroidered in red with a line drawing of spiky-leaved leaves, possibly palm, and butterflies.
Acquisition
Accession
2014.60
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1900
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
2014.60.864
Table Mat
Name/Title
Table Mat
Lexicon
Description
Circular wagon wheel style table mat. The mat is woven in the round with strips of pink, blue, and green knitted fabric.
Acquisition
Accession
2014.60
Made/Created
Date made
1993
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Nylon
Entry/Object ID
2014.60.868
Table Mat
Name/Title
Table Mat
Lexicon
Description
Square linen table mat with a wide, tatted lace border. The central fabric has a wide hem edged with hemstitch.
Acquisition
Accession
2014.60
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
2014.60.873
Table Mat
Name/Title
Table Mat
Lexicon
Description
Round linen table mat embroidered with pink and purple floral buds over appliqued gold wedges.
Acquisition
Accession
2014.60
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Linen, Silk
Entry/Object ID
2014.60.918a
Table Mat
Name/Title
Table Mat
Lexicon
Description
Unfinished embroidered table mat. The pattern is printed onto a piece of plain-woven cotton and consists of a wreath of pansies. The embroidery is in several colors. Rectangular pieces of fabric are basted onto the front to cover the areas of finished embroidery.
Acquisition
Accession
2007.18
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Rutland
City
Rutland County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1890-1900
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
2007.18.331
Context
Likely made in Rutland, Vermont.
Table Mat
Name/Title
Table Mat
Lexicon
Description
Small white table mat embroidered in white with an image of a girl wearing a bonnet, a boy in a boater hat, and a jumping dog. There is an inked stamp on the back, that is illegible.
Acquisition
Accession
1967.136
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Kent, Dorman B.E. (1875-1951)
Person or Organization
Made/Created
Date made
1875-1900
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
1967.136.1
Table Mats
Name/Title
Table Mats
Lexicon
Description
Set of 6 white crepe table mats. Each is embroidered in one corner with a simple design of 3 flowers on a single stem. There is fringe on all 4 sides.
Acquisition
Accession
2014.60
Made/Created
Date made
1940-1949
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall (each)
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
2014.60.825.1-6
Table Runner
Name/Title
Table Runner
Lexicon
Description
Handwoven tapestry-weave linen table runner with a pattern of a large blue vase filled with blue, pink, lavender and yellow flowers with green leaves and stems, at both ends of runner. Drawn-work border.
Acquisition
Accession
2013.18
Made/Created
Artist Information
Fisk, Elizabeth (1859-1927)
Artist
Date made
1890-1935
Manufacturer
Elizabeth Fisk Looms
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
2013.18.1
Context
Made by Elizabeth Fisk in Isle La Motte, Vermont
Table Runner
Name/Title
Table Runner
Lexicon
Description
White damask linen table runner. The 2 short edges are trimmed with lace and decorated with parallel rows of openwork.
Acquisition
Accession
2014.60
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
2014.60.816
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
Table Runner
Name/Title
Table Runner
Lexicon
Description
White linen table runner woven in an alternating twill weave creating the appearance of a subtle plaid. The runner is machine hemmed on all sides.
Acquisition
Accession
1957.25
Woven Textile Details
Warp
Weave Type
Twill Weave
Weft
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
1957.25.25
Table Runner
Name/Title
Table Runner
Lexicon
Description
Plain-weave white linen table runner with two lines of drawn work near either end. One of the long edges is a selvedge, and the other is hemmed.
Acquisition
Accession
1958.1
Woven Textile Details
Warp
Average Warp Count
Linen
Weave Type
Plain Weave
Weft
Weft Count
Linen
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
1958.1.12
Table Runner
Name/Title
Table Runner
Lexicon
Description
White linen table runner with tatted lace edging. It is woven in a quartered orange pattern (spot weave). There is a line of drawn work parallel to the hem.
Acquisition
Accession
1973.29
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Linen, Cotton
Entry/Object ID
1973.29.1
Context
Owned by the Harvey family in Montpelier, Vermont
Table Scarf
Name/Title
Table Scarf
Lexicon
Description
This is a cream-colored handwoven table scarf. The scarf features a textured stripe pattern, which is woven intermittently across the short width of the scarf, and plain weaving for the entire length. There are 2-inch hems at each end of the scarf. On one end of the scarf, there is a machine-made label with brown letters that reads "HANDWOVEN BY THE SPRAGUE'S OF BARRE, VERMONT".
Acquisition
Accession
2007.55
Made/Created
Manufacturer
The Sprague's
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Linen, Cotton
Entry/Object ID
2007.55.70
Context
Made by The Sprague's in Barre, Vermont
Tablecloth
Name/Title
Tablecloth
Lexicon
Description
White knitted tablecloth for a side table. It is knitted in a pattern that alternates between openwork diamonds and slightly raised four-petaled leaves.
Acquisition
Accession
2003.16
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1930-1950
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
2003.16.9
Context
Owned by a member of the Goodall family in Montpelier, Vermont
Tablecloth
Name/Title
Tablecloth
Lexicon
Description
White linen side table cover with one-inch hem and crocheted edging on all sides. It is woven in a spot weave in a blocks and tables pattern.
Acquisition
Accession
2003.16
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Woven Textile Details
Warp
Average Warp Count
White
Warp Colors
Linen
Weave Type
Spot
Weft
White
Weft Colors
Weft Count
Linen
Made/Created
Date made
1930-1950
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
2003.16.7
Context
Owned by a member of the Goodall family in Montpelier, Vermont
Tablecloth
Name/Title
Tablecloth
Lexicon
Description
Plain-woven white linen table cover with 2.5-inch lace border.
Acquisition
Accession
2003.16
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1930-1950
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
2003.16.8
Context
Owned by a member of the Goodall family in Montpelier, Vermont
Tablecloth
Name/Title
Tablecloth
Lexicon
Description
Tablecloth for a side table. It consists of a square, plain-woven linen center with a border consisting of semi-circular crocheted lace wedges, making the tablecloth into a circle. Each wedge is crocheted with a design of two roses.
Acquisition
Accession
2003.16
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1930-1950
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Linen, Cotton
Entry/Object ID
2003.16.10
Context
Owned by a member of the Goodall family in Montpelier, Vermont
Tablecloth
Name/Title
Tablecloth
Lexicon
Description
White linen rectangular tablecloth with 3/4-inch hem with hemstitch border.
Acquisition
Accession
2003.16
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1930-1950
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
2003.16.19
Context
Owned by a member of the Goodall family in Montpelier, Vermont.
Tablecloth
Name/Title
Tablecloth
Lexicon
Description
White linen tablecloth made from 2 panels of fabric seamed down the center. It is hemmed on all 4 sides. It is woven in a spot weave. It is marked in ink with "Sophia H. Nye / No. [illeg] / H. S. Town".
Acquisition
Accession
1949.9
Woven Textile Details
Warp
Average Warp Count
White
Warp Colors
Linen
Weave Type
Spot
Weft
White
Weft Colors
Weft Count
Linen
Made/Created
Artist Information
Town, Sophia H. Nye (1822-1855)
Artist
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
1949.9.4
Context
Made by Sophia Nye Town in Berlin, Vermont.
From notes by an unknown evaluator of various fabric items in the VHS collection:
"Tablecloth, Bronson weave construction, cross and table pattern. nicely woven, Cotton warp and linen weft. Big men in one quadrant. The 19th century term is diaper weave. Bronson is a 20th century term."
From notes by an unknown evaluator of various fabric items in the VHS collection:
"Tablecloth, Bronson weave construction, cross and table pattern. nicely woven, Cotton warp and linen weft. Big men in one quadrant. The 19th century term is diaper weave. Bronson is a 20th century term."
Tablecloth
Name/Title
Tablecloth
Lexicon
Description
White spot weave table cover with knotted cotton fringe. It is stamped with the decorative mark, "N. Wilson." over a sprig of leaves.
Acquisition
Accession
1950.15
Woven Textile Details
Warp
Average Warp Count
White
Warp Colors
Linen
Weave Type
Spot
Weft
White
Weft Colors
Weft Count
Linen
Made/Created
Artist Information
Ball, Roxanna Whitney (1808-1888)
Artist
Date made
circa 1825
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Linen, Cotton
Entry/Object ID
1950.15
Context
Made by Roxanna Whitney Ball of Athens, Vermont.
Tablecloth
Name/Title
Tablecloth
Lexicon
Description
White linen tablecloth woven in a 5-harness spot weave with a repeating diamond pattern. It is hemmed on all 4 sides with a 1-inch hem. One corner is both inked and stamped with the initials "ACG".
Acquisition
Accession
1951.18
Made/Created
Artist Information
Bliss, Hannah Patience (1768-1851)
Artist
Date made
circa 1805
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
1951.18
Context
Made by Hannah Patience Bliss of Calais, Vermont
From notes by an unknown evaluator of various fabric items in the VHS collection:
Tablecloth, linen warp singles. Bronson Weaver in sort of an overshot patterns (extended diamonds) Six to eight harness weave, center seam construction. 50 t/I, Circa 1805. very early, beautifully woven. ACG RCO later owners.
From notes by an unknown evaluator of various fabric items in the VHS collection:
Tablecloth, linen warp singles. Bronson Weaver in sort of an overshot patterns (extended diamonds) Six to eight harness weave, center seam construction. 50 t/I, Circa 1805. very early, beautifully woven. ACG RCO later owners.
Tablecloth
Name/Title
Tablecloth
Lexicon
Description
White linen tablecloth with knotted fringe on all 4 sides. The fabric is woven in a Whigh rose pattern. The tablecloth is made from 2 widths of fabric, seamed along the center.
Acquisition
Accession
1951.28
Made/Created
Artist Information
French, Betsey Howard (1797-1839)
Artist
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
1951.28.1
Context
Made by Betsey French of Peru, Vermont.
From notes by an unknown evaluator of various fabric items in the VHS collection:
"Tablecloth, cotton warp single, spun and linen weft singles, overshot construction Whig Rose 40-50/inch, Four harness weave, center seam. Fringe applied later, early 19th century, first quarter. Beautiful condition, linen shiny from use."
From notes by an unknown evaluator of various fabric items in the VHS collection:
"Tablecloth, cotton warp single, spun and linen weft singles, overshot construction Whig Rose 40-50/inch, Four harness weave, center seam. Fringe applied later, early 19th century, first quarter. Beautiful condition, linen shiny from use."
Tablecloth
Name/Title
Tablecloth
Lexicon
Description
Linen damask tablecloth woven in a leaf design. Two sides are selvedges, and the other two sides are machine hemmed. The initials "LDH" are stamped on both hems.
Acquisition
Accession
1955.45
Made/Created
Artist Information
Litch, Lydia Annette Abbott (1854-1946)
Artist
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
1955.45
Context
Woven by Lydia Abbott Litch in Braintree, Vermont
Tape
Name/Title
Tape
Lexicon
Description
Small fragment of woven tape or ribbon. The tape is patterned in blue and white stripes. The blue is wool and the white is linen.
Use
Used as edging on blankets or clothing.
Acquisition
Accession
1958.1
Woven Textile Details
Warp
Average Warp Count
Blue
White
Warp Colors
Linen
Wool
Weave Type
Warp-faced Plain Weave
Weft
White
Weft Colors
Weft Count
Linen
Made/Created
Artist Information
Rice, Sarah Sterling (1766-1864), Goddard, Sarah Rice (1800-1875)
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Linen, Wool
Entry/Object ID
1958.1.19a
Context
Made by either Sarah Sterling Rice or Sarah Rice Goddard in Reading, Vermont.
Tape
Name/Title
Tape
Lexicon
Description
Fragment of white linen tape.
Use
Used as edging on blankets or clothing.
Acquisition
Accession
1958.1
Woven Textile Details
Warp
Average Warp Count
White
Warp Colors
Linen
Weave Type
Warp-faced Plain Weave
Weft
White
Weft Colors
Weft Count
Linen
Made/Created
Artist Information
Rice, Sarah Sterling (1766-1864), Goddard, Sarah Rice (1800-1875)
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
1958.1.19b
Context
Made by either Sarah Sterling Rice or Sarah Rice Goddard in Reading, Vermont.
Tapestry
Name/Title
Tapestry
Lexicon
Description
Jacquard-woven decorative textile showing a portrait of Chester A. Arthur. The design in dark green on a cream-colored ground. Beneath the portrait is the label, "CHESTER A. ARTHUR PRESIDENT U.S.A. DESIGNED AND WOVEN AT ARLINGTON MILLS. LAWRENCE, MASS."
Acquisition
Accession
1957.39
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Arthur, Chester Alan (1830-1886)
Person or Organization
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Arlington Mills
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1957.39.1
Tassel
Name/Title
Tassel
Lexicon
Description
Black tassel on a black cord. The top of the tassel is a fabric-covered flapper head with painted-on facial features, a close-fitting black hat, an a blond curl of hair at the center forehead.
Acquisition
Accession
2007.18
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Burlington
City
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Silk, Cotton
Entry/Object ID
2007.18.384
Context
Likely owned in Burlington, Vermont.
Textile Fragment
Name/Title
Textile Fragment
Lexicon
Description
A fabric swath that replicates a painting by Grandma Moses entitled Early Springtime. Some online sources describe this as barkcloth that could have been framed, used for pillows or upholstery. the scene is a rural farm in the northeast with melting snow, geese, cows, horse-drawn wagon full of people.
Acquisition
Accession
2004.63
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Grandma Moses
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
New York
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Riverdale Fabric Co.
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
2004.63.5
Context
About the artist from https://americanart.si.edu/artist/grandma-moses-5826
"Anna Mary Robertson Moses grew up on a farm in upstate New York, where she worked as a hired girl, helping neighbors and relatives with cleaning, cooking, and sewing. Her father encouraged her to draw on old newsprint, and she used berry and grape juices to brighten her images. She married when she was twenty-seven and moved to a farm in Virginia, where she raised five children. Grandma Moses did not start painting until she was seventy-seven years old and looking for something to do “to keep busy and out of mischief” after her husband died. She painted nostalgic scenes of American life and sold them at country fairs alongside her prize-winning pickles. In 1939 a collector saw her paintings in the window of the local pharmacy and bought them all. Soon after, Hallmark purchased the rights to reproduce her paintings on greeting cards and the name Grandma Moses became known across the country. She died at 101, after painting more than fifteen hundred images."
The edge of the cloth says it is "an authorized Grandma Moses Fabric based upon the original painting, "Early Springtime on the Farm," copyright Grandma Moses Properties Inc."
Here is an explanation of Grandma Moses Properties Inc. from https://www.gseart.com/artist/anna-mary-robertson-grandma-moses/properties
"The Galerie St. Etienne mounted Grandma Moses's first solo exhibition in 1940 and represented her for the remainder of her life. Since the artist's death in 1961, we have represented her estate.
In 1951, the gallery established a separate legal entity, Grandma Moses Properties Co., to register and administer the copyrights and trademarks in Moses's work. As sister-organizations, the Galerie St. Etienne and Grandma Moses Properties share premises and staff. We provide a variety of services specific to the artist:
? Process reproduction requests ranging from one-time editorial use to large-scale commercial licenses
? Maintain a comprehensive image database and confidential owner registry
? Assist museums and other nonprofits in curating Grandma Moses exhibitions and locating loans
In 1973, the Galerie St. Etienne’s founder, Otto Kallir, published the Grandma Moses catalogue raisonné. We provide opinions regarding the authenticity of works attributed to the artist but not included in that book.
The contact information for Grandma Moses Properties Co. is the same as that for the Galerie St. Etienne."
"Anna Mary Robertson Moses grew up on a farm in upstate New York, where she worked as a hired girl, helping neighbors and relatives with cleaning, cooking, and sewing. Her father encouraged her to draw on old newsprint, and she used berry and grape juices to brighten her images. She married when she was twenty-seven and moved to a farm in Virginia, where she raised five children. Grandma Moses did not start painting until she was seventy-seven years old and looking for something to do “to keep busy and out of mischief” after her husband died. She painted nostalgic scenes of American life and sold them at country fairs alongside her prize-winning pickles. In 1939 a collector saw her paintings in the window of the local pharmacy and bought them all. Soon after, Hallmark purchased the rights to reproduce her paintings on greeting cards and the name Grandma Moses became known across the country. She died at 101, after painting more than fifteen hundred images."
The edge of the cloth says it is "an authorized Grandma Moses Fabric based upon the original painting, "Early Springtime on the Farm," copyright Grandma Moses Properties Inc."
Here is an explanation of Grandma Moses Properties Inc. from https://www.gseart.com/artist/anna-mary-robertson-grandma-moses/properties
"The Galerie St. Etienne mounted Grandma Moses's first solo exhibition in 1940 and represented her for the remainder of her life. Since the artist's death in 1961, we have represented her estate.
In 1951, the gallery established a separate legal entity, Grandma Moses Properties Co., to register and administer the copyrights and trademarks in Moses's work. As sister-organizations, the Galerie St. Etienne and Grandma Moses Properties share premises and staff. We provide a variety of services specific to the artist:
? Process reproduction requests ranging from one-time editorial use to large-scale commercial licenses
? Maintain a comprehensive image database and confidential owner registry
? Assist museums and other nonprofits in curating Grandma Moses exhibitions and locating loans
In 1973, the Galerie St. Etienne’s founder, Otto Kallir, published the Grandma Moses catalogue raisonné. We provide opinions regarding the authenticity of works attributed to the artist but not included in that book.
The contact information for Grandma Moses Properties Co. is the same as that for the Galerie St. Etienne."
Textile Fragment
Name/Title
Textile Fragment
Lexicon
Description
U-shaped white cotton fragment embroidered in whitework with a design of a wreath of 3-petaled flowers surrounding a larger 3-petaled flower. It is likely from a reticule.
Acquisition
Accession
2007.18
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Brownell, Elva Mabel (1879-1971)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Burlington
City
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
2007.18.158
Context
Possibly owned by a member of the Brownell family of Burlington, Vermont.
Textile Fragment
Name/Title
Textile Fragment
Lexicon
Description
Semi-translucent white cotton fragment with whitework embroidery of a circle of flowers.
Acquisition
Accession
2007.18
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Brownell, Elva Mabel (1879-1971)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Burlington
City
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Artist Information
Brownell, Elva Mabel (1879-1971)
Artist
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
2007.18.160
Context
Possibly owned by a member of the Brownell family of Burlington, Vermont.
Textile Fragment
Name/Title
Textile Fragment
Lexicon
Description
Small textile fragment with a woven diaper design. There is a small paper note pinned to the fragment that reads, "It is 100 years old, but was made the same as some in my teens."
Acquisition
Accession
2007.18
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Howe, Francies Coolidge (1904-1993)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Bellows Falls
Village
Rockingham
Town
Windham County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1905
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
2007.18.162
Context
Made in Bellows Falls, Vermont.
Thread
Name/Title
Thread
Lexicon
Description
Plaited bunch of multicolored silk threads in white, pink, and blue.
Acquisition
Accession
1932.5
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Tyler, Royall (1757-1826)
Person or Organization
Made/Created
Artist Information
Tyler, Mary Palmer Hunt (1775-1866)
Artist
Date made
1830-1840
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Silk
Entry/Object ID
1932.5.3
Context
Silk was raised by Mary Hunt Palmer Tyler of Brattleboro, VT
Web Links and URLs
Thread
Name/Title
Thread
Lexicon
Description
Cardboard box containing silk embroidery thread. The lid of the box has a paper label with an image of a factory in the center and the words, "SUPERIOR SIX CORD MACHINE THREAD. / SOFT FINISH. WARRANTED 200 YDS. / WILLIMANTIC LINEN COMPANY." The threads inside are tied in loops. Each is 2 ply. The colors include black, green, blue, yellow, and shades of pink.
Acquisition
Accession
1932.5
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Tyler, Mary Palmer Hunt (1775-1866)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Brattleboro
Town
Windham County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1854-1898
Manufacturer
Willimantic Linen Company
Materials
Material
Silk, Cardboard
Entry/Object ID
1932.5.10
Context
The thread has a family history of being made by Mary Hunt Tyler of Brattleboro, Vermont. However, they are commercially produced and post-date 1850.
Thread
Name/Title
Thread
Lexicon
Description
Spun linen thread or yarn on a wooden dowel.
Acquisition
Accession
1995.46
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Barnet
Town
Caledonia County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Time Period
19th Century
Materials
Material
Linen, Wood
Entry/Object ID
1995.46.12
Context
Owned by a member of the Gilfillan family of Barnet, Vermont
Tobacco Pouch
Name/Title
Tobacco Pouch
Lexicon
Description
Envelope-style cotton pouch. The flap is printed with the label "Old Honesty". The front is printed with the label, "Old Honest PLUG A Rich Mellow Chew".
Acquisition
Accession
1967.86
Relationships
Related Places
Place
East Calais
Village
Calais
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Old Honesty Tobacco Company
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
1967.86a
Context
Likely owned by a member of the George family in East Calais, Vermont.
Tote Bag
Name/Title
Tote Bag
Lexicon
Description
White canvas tote back printed with the inscription, "National Governor's Association Annual Meeting / Compliments of National Industries for the Blind". There is a square logo consisting of a child-like drawing of 2 green hills over a blue sky. The words, "VERMONT 1995" are along the top, and the yellow letters N, G, and A are on the hills. There is a cow, tree, and house on the hills. The bag has a green webbing strap.
Acquisition
Accession
1995.25
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
National Governors Association
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Burlington
City
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1995
Manufacturer
New Mexico Industries for the Blind
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton, Nylon
Entry/Object ID
1995.25.3
Context
Distributed to attendees of the 87th annual meeting of the National Governor's Association in Burlington, Vermont.
Towel
Name/Title
Towel
Lexicon
Description
Rectangular, white linen towel woven in an M's and O's weave of linen singles. It is made from 2 panels seamed together down the center of the towel. The center and side edges of the panels are selvedges. The short edges of the towel are hemmed.
Acquisition
Accession
1938.1
Woven Textile Details
Warp
Average Warp Count
Linen
Weave Type
Ms & Os
Weft
Weft Count
Linen
Made/Created
Artist Information
Dwinell, Sally Bemis (1795-1883)
Artist
Date made
1830
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
1938.1.4
Context
Made by Sally Bemis Dwinell of Marshfield, Vermont
Towel
Name/Title
Towel
Lexicon
Description
Handwoven white linen towel. It is woven in an Ms and Os pattern of linen singles in both the warp and wef. There are linen tape loops at the center of 1 edge. There is a piece of cotton tape sewn into one corner with inked label, "C B Parmeter No. 4".
Acquisition
Accession
1976.43
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Parmenter, Caroline B. Kent (1814-1904)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Calais
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Woven Textile Details
Warp
Average Warp Count
White
Warp Colors
Linen
Weave Type
Ms & Os
Weft
White
Weft Colors
Weft Count
Linen
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
1976.43.61
Context
Owned by Caroline Kent Parmenter of Calais, Vermont.
Towel
Name/Title
Towel
Lexicon
Description
White linen towel woven in the Ms and Os pattern.
Acquisition
Accession
1995.46
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Barnet
Town
Caledonia County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
1995.46.4
Context
Owned by a member of the Gilfallan family of Barnet, Vermont
Towel
Name/Title
Towel
Lexicon
Description
White linen towel woven in a spot pattern.
Acquisition
Accession
1995.46
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Barnet
Town
Caledonia County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
1995.46.5
Context
Owned by a member of the Gilfallan family of Barnet, Vermont
Towel
Name/Title
Towel
Lexicon
Description
White, plain-woven linen towel. The 2 short ends are selvedges, and the 2 long ends are hemmed. The name, "Mary Powers" is inked along one edge, on the hem. There is another name written on the opposite hem (illegible). There is an eyelet stitched into one corner for hanging.
Acquisition
Accession
1951.19
Woven Textile Details
Warp
Average Warp Count
Linen
Weave Type
Plain Weave
Weft
Weft Count
Linen
Made/Created
Artist Information
Powers, Mary Stevens (1802-1892)
Artist
Date made
circa 1840
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
1951.19.2
Context
Made by Mary Stevens Powers of Newbury, Vermont.
Towel
Name/Title
Towel
Lexicon
Description
Large, handwoven white linen towel in a spot weave. There is a hanger tab stitched to one end. It is marked both "E.G." and "Julia Hager."
Acquisition
Accession
1958.1
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Goddard, Elizabeth Howe (1775-1825), Rugg, Julia Augusta Goddard Hager (1853-1923)
Related Places
Place
Reading
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Woven Textile Details
Warp
Average Warp Count
Linen
Weave Type
Spot
Weft
Weft Count
Linen
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
1958.1.1207
Context
Owned by Elizabeth Goddard of Reading, Vermont.
Towel
Name/Title
Towel
Lexicon
Description
Handwoven white linen towel. It is woven in bird's eye twill of linen singles.
Acquisition
Accession
1958.1
Woven Textile Details
Warp
Average Warp Count
Linen
Weft
Weft Count
Linen
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
1958.1.1212
Towel
Name/Title
Towel
Lexicon
Description
Plain weave white linen towel.
Acquisition
Accession
1958.1
Woven Textile Details
Warp
Average Warp Count
Linen
Weave Type
Plain Weave
Weft
Weft Count
Linen
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
1958.1.1214
Context
No history of use/manufacture in VT. All textiles may have been made/used by Rugg's relatives
Towel
Name/Title
Towel
Lexicon
Description
Plain-woven white linen towel. The long edges are hemmed and the short edges are selvedges.
Acquisition
Accession
1958.1
Woven Textile Details
Warp
Average Warp Count
Linen
Weave Type
Plain Weave
Weft
Weft Count
Linen
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
1958.1.1215
Towel
Name/Title
Towel
Lexicon
Description
White, plain-woven linen towel. The 2 short ends are selvedges, and the 2 long ends are hemmed. There is an eyelet stitched into one corner for hanging.
Acquisition
Accession
1951.19
Woven Textile Details
Warp
Average Warp Count
Linen
Weave Type
Plain Weave
Weft
Weft Count
Linen
Made/Created
Artist Information
Powers, Mary Stevens (1802-1892)
Artist
Date made
circa 1840
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
1951.19.3
Context
Made by Mary Stevens Powers of Newbury, Vermont.
Towel
Name/Title
Towel
Lexicon
Description
Linen town with a knitted lace border. The towel is woven in a twill weave that alternates between warp- and weft-faced, giving it a checkered appearance. One end is inked with the label, "Elvira Scott No. 17." The long edges of the towel are selvedges, and both short edges are hemmed.
Acquisition
Accession
2014.60
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Scott, Elvira Harrington (1835-1918)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Barre City
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
2014.60.907
Context
Owned by Elvira Scott of Barre, Vermont
Towel
Name/Title
Towel
Lexicon
Description
Handwoven linen towel. It is woven with an M's and O's weave of linen singles. There are no laundry marks, and there are stitched-on hanging tabs.
Acquisition
Accession
1957.25
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Spaulding, Cynthia Goddard (1804-1878)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Reading
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Woven Textile Details
Warp
Average Warp Count
White
Warp Colors
Linen
Weave Type
Ms & Os
Weft
White
Weft Colors
Weft Count
Linen
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Goddard, Elizabeth Howe (1775-1825)
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
1957.25.1
Context
Made by Elizabeth Howe Goddard of Reading, Vermont.
Towel
Name/Title
Towel
Lexicon
Description
Large white linen towel. The towel is woven in a fancy twill weave created a diamond pattern and hemmed on two sides.
Acquisition
Accession
1957.25
Woven Textile Details
Warp
Average Warp Count
White
Warp Colors
Linen
Weave Type
Twill Weave
Weft
White
Weft Colors
Weft Count
Linen
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
1957.25.4
Towel
Name/Title
Towel
Lexicon
Description
Square linen towel woven in a blue-and-white checked pattern. All four sides have a wider blue stripe, indicating that these were woven to shape. Two sides are selvedges and the other two sides have narrow rolled hems. The towel is accompanied by a fragment of a larger piece in the same checked pattern. One side is hemmed, and there is evidence of removed gathers.
Acquisition
Accession
1957.25
Woven Textile Details
Warp
Average Warp Count
Blue
White
Warp Colors
Linen
Warp Materials
Notes
(a)
Weave Type
Plain Weave
Weft
Blue
White
Weft Colors
Weft Count
Linen
Weft Materials
Made/Created
Artist Information
Hager, Hannah Caryl (1788-1871)
Artist
Time Period
19th Century
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
1957.25.13a-b
Context
Made by Hannah Caryl Hager in Chester, Vermont.
"Natural and indigo, nicely woven and good condition. Nice to have because they are difficult to find now."
"Natural and indigo, nicely woven and good condition. Nice to have because they are difficult to find now."
Towel
Name/Title
Towel
Lexicon
Description
Green, blue, orange, brown, and white plaid linen towel. The towel is hemmed on 3 sides, with the final side being a selvedge.
Acquisition
Accession
1957.25
Woven Textile Details
Warp
Weave Type
Plain Weave
Weft
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
1957.25.45
Context
Linen plan weave, multi-colored green, blue, orange, brown, cream. Later 19th century, chemical dyes, hand rolled hem. Finely woven. Probably machine made goods."
Towel
Name/Title
Towel
Lexicon
Description
Large white linen towel with fringe at one end and a tape for hanging at the center of the other end. The towel is woven in an Ms and Os weave, creating a honeycomb pattern.
Acquisition
Accession
1961.26
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Bisbee, Cynthia Bates (1786-1816)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Springfield
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Woven Textile Details
Warp
Average Warp Count
White
Warp Colors
Linen
Weave Type
Ms & Os
Weft
White
Weft Colors
Weft Count
Linen
Made/Created
Artist Information
Bisbee, Cynthia Bates (1786-1816)
Artist
Date made
circa 1800
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Linen, Linen
Entry/Object ID
1961.26.9
Context
Made by Cynthia Bates Bisbee of Springfield, Vermont.
Towel
Name/Title
Towel
Lexicon
Description
White linen towel in a birdseye twill weave. 2 sides are selvedges and the other 2 ends are hemmed. There is a tape loop on one end for hanging.
Acquisition
Accession
1975.21
Woven Textile Details
Warp
Average Warp Count
White
Warp Colors
Linen
Weave Type
Twill Weave
Weft
White
Weft Colors
Weft Count
Linen
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
1975.21.6
Towel
Name/Title
Towel
Lexicon
Description
Plain-woven white linen towel.
Acquisition
Accession
1976.43
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Kent's Corner
Village
Calais
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Woven Textile Details
Weave Type
Plain Weave
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
1976.43.162
Context
Likely owned by a member of the Kent family of Calais, Vermont.
Towel
Name/Title
Towel
Lexicon
Description
White, plain-woven linen towel. The 2 short ends are selvedges, and the 2 long ends are hemmed. The name, "Mary Powers" is inked along one edge, on the hem. There are 2 other inked, illegible marks, possibly transferred from the name. There is an eyelet stitched into one corner for hanging.
Acquisition
Accession
1951.19
Woven Textile Details
Warp
Average Warp Count
Linen
Weave Type
Plain Weave
Weft
Weft Count
Linen
Made/Created
Artist Information
Powers, Mary Stevens (1802-1892)
Artist
Date made
circa 1840
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
1951.19.1
Context
Made by Mary Stevens Powers of Newbury, Vermont.
Towel
Name/Title
Towel
Lexicon
Description
Linen kitchen towel printed with images of train stations and train-related objects of interest.
Acquisition
Accession
2021.5
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Rutland Railroad
Person or Organization
Woven Textile Details
Warp
Linen
Warp Materials
Weave Type
Plain Weave
Weft
Linen
Weft Materials
Made/Created
Time Period
20th Century
Manufacturer
KayDee
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
2021.5.2
Context
The stations depicted are along the Rutland Railroad route.
Towel
Name/Title
Towel
Lexicon
Description
White linen towel. It is woven in a birdseye twill pattern. There are tabs for hanging on two ends. The sides are selvedges and the ends are hemmed. The initials "M.H.W" are cross stitched into the towel in grey thread.
Acquisition
Accession
1967.100
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Waterman, Mary Hovey (1816-1841)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Fairlee
Town
Orange County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Woven Textile Details
Warp
Average Warp Count
White
Warp Colors
Linen
Weave Type
Twill Weave
Weft
White
Weft Colors
Weft Count
Linen
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
1967.100.11a-b
Context
Owned by Mary Hovey Waterman of Fairlee, Vermont.
Towel
Name/Title
Towel
Lexicon
Description
White linen towel. It is woven in a spot weave, reminiscent of woven coverlets. There are thread loops for hanging at the center of two sides. The initials "M.H.W" are cross stitched into the towel in tan-colored thread.
Acquisition
Accession
1967.100
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Waterman, Mary Hovey (1816-1841)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Fairlee
Town
Orange County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Woven Textile Details
Warp
Average Warp Count
White
Warp Colors
Linen
Weave Type
Spot
Weft
White
Weft Colors
Weft Count
Linen
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
1967.100.12
Context
Owned by Mary Hovey Waterman of Fairlee, Vermont.
Towel
Name/Title
Towel
Lexicon
Description
White linen towel. It is woven in a birdseye twill pattern. There is a tab for hanging at one end. It is marked with the number 5 in one corner.
Acquisition
Accession
1967.100
Woven Textile Details
Warp
Average Warp Count
White
Warp Colors
Linen
Weave Type
Twill Weave
Weft
White
Weft Colors
Weft Count
Linen
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
1967.100.13
Towel
Name/Title
Towel
Lexicon
Description
White hand-woven linen towel. It is woven in an M's and O's pattern, and there is short fringe on two ends. The other sides are selvedges. There is a tab for hanging on either end. It is marked in cross stitches with the letter H.
Acquisition
Accession
1967.145
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Field, Hepzibah Bailey (1774-1857)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Greensboro
Town
Orleans County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
1967.145.1
Context
Owned by Hepzibah Bailey Field of Greensboro, Vermont.
Towel, Hand
Name/Title
Towel, Hand
Lexicon
Description
Linen hand towel with fringe; handspun and handwoven
Acquisition
Accession
2007.18
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Burlington
City
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Artist Information
Hill, Lydia
Artist
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
2007.18.273
Context
Made by Lydia Hill.
Towels
Name/Title
Towels
Lexicon
Description
4 matching white linen towels woven in a warp-faced diaper twill pattern.
Acquisition
Accession
1958.1
Woven Textile Details
Warp
Weave Type
Twill Weave
Weft
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
1958.1.1206a-d
Towels
Name/Title
Towels
Lexicon
Description
2 matching plain-woven linen towels. The long sides are hemmed, and the short sides are selvedges. One towel is marked "Rugg" in ink.
Acquisition
Accession
1958.1
Woven Textile Details
Warp
Weave Type
Plain Weave
Weft
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
1958.1.1210a-b
Context
Owned by a member of the Rugg family.
Towels
Name/Title
Towels
Lexicon
Description
4 matching white linen twill-woven towels.
Acquisition
Accession
1958.1
Woven Textile Details
Warp
Weave Type
Twill Weave
Weft
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
1958.1.1211a-d
Context
No history of use/manufacture in VT. All textiles may have been made/used by Rugg's family
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.
Varsity Letter
Name/Title
Varsity Letter
Lexicon
Description
Purple and white varsity letter with looped pile. The letter is in the shape of an M in gothic font. The patch is backed with plain-woven cotton.
Acquisition
Accession
2006.39
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
McAvoy, Dan Arthur (1917-1983), St. Michael's High School
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1933
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wool, Wool, Cotton
Entry/Object ID
2006.39.3
Context
Earned by Dan McAvoy for playing basketball at St. Michael's High School in Montpelier, Vermont
Varsity Letter
Name/Title
Varsity Letter
Lexicon
Description
Set of four varsity letter patches that together spell out the year, 1959. Each patch is burgundy looped-pile fabric appliquéd on white felt. All but one of the 9 patches are lined with plain-woven cotton fabric.
Acquisition
Accession
2004.73
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Spaulding High School, Rossi, Theodore Allan (b. 1941)
Related Places
Place
Barre City
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1959
Materials
Material
Wool, Cotton
Entry/Object ID
2004.73.5a-d
Context
Earned by Theodore Allan Rossi for playing football at Spaulding High School in Barre, Vermont
Varsity Letter
Name/Title
Varsity Letter
Lexicon
Description
Pair of varsity patches in the shape of football cleats. Each patch consists of burgundy looped pile fabric appliqued to white felt. The outlines of the shoes are machine embroidered with chain stitch in white thread. Each patch is lined with plain-woven cotton fabric.
Acquisition
Accession
2004.73
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Spaulding High School, Rossi, William Lawrence, Rossi, Theodore Allan (b. 1941)
Related Places
Place
Barre City
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1959-1963
Materials
Material
Wool, Wool, Cotton
Entry/Object ID
2004.73.7a-b
Context
Earned by either Theodore or William Rossi for playing football at Spaulding High School in Barre, Vermont
Varsity Letter
Name/Title
Varsity Letter
Lexicon
Description
Varsity patch in the shape of a football. The white felt patch is appliquéd with a brown, looped pile fabric. The outlines of the football are machine embroidered in chain stitch with white thread. The patch is backed with heavily starched plain-woven white cotton.
Acquisition
Accession
2004.73
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Rossi, Theodore Allan (b. 1941), Spaulding High School, Rossi, William Lawrence
Related Places
Place
Barre City
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1959-1963
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton, Wool
Entry/Object ID
2004.73.8
Context
Owned by Theodore Allan Rossi or his brother, William Lawrence Rossi, for playing football at Spaulding High School
Varsity Letter
Name/Title
Varsity Letter
Lexicon
Description
Varsity patch in the shape of a star. The white felt patch is appliquéd with a brown, looped pile fabric, leaving a narrow white border around the edges. The patch is backed with plain-woven white cotton.
Acquisition
Accession
2004.73
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Spaulding High School, Rossi, Theodore Allan (b. 1941), Rossi, William Lawrence
Related Places
Place
Barre City
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1959-1963
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton, Wool
Entry/Object ID
2004.73.9
Context
Earned by Nicholas Allan Rossi or his brother, Lawrence Rossi, for playing football at Spaulding High School in Barre, Vermont
Varsity Letter
Name/Title
Varsity Letter
Lexicon
Description
Four varsity patches in the shape of the numbers 1, 9, 4, and 3. Each patch consists of a maroon looped pile fabric appliqued onto white felt, with the felt creating a narrow border. The back is lined with white plain-woven cotton.
Acquisition
Accession
2013.40
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Spaulding High School
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Barre City
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1943
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton, Wool
Entry/Object ID
2013.40.1a-d
Context
Owned by Marie Perrigo, who graduated from Spaulding High School in Barre, Vermont, in 1943.
Varsity Letter
Name/Title
Varsity Letter
Lexicon
Description
Set of four varsity letter patches that together spell out the year, 1959. Each patch is dark red felt appliquéd on white felt. The 1 and one 9 patches are lined in plain-woven cotton.
Acquisition
Accession
2004.73
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Spaulding High School, Rossi, Theodore Allan (b. 1941)
Related Places
Place
Barre City
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1959
Materials
Material
Cotton, Wool
Entry/Object ID
2004.73.1a-d
Context
Earned by Nicholas Allan Rossi for playing football for Spaulding High School in Barre, Vermont
Varsity Letter
Name/Title
Varsity Letter
Lexicon
Description
Four varsity letter patches that together spell out the year 1962. Each letter is black felt appliquéd onto white felt. They are each lined with plain-woven cotton.
Acquisition
Accession
2004.73
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Spaulding High School, Rossi, William Lawrence
Related Places
Place
Barre City
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1962
Materials
Material
Cotton, Wool
Entry/Object ID
2004.73.2a-d
Context
Earned by William Lawrence Rossi for being the Junior Varsity football manager at Spaulding High School in Barre, Vermont
Varsity Letter
Name/Title
Varsity Letter
Lexicon
Description
Two varsity letters, J and V. Both letters consist of a burgundy looped pile fabric appliquéd onto white felt. The patches are lined in starched, plain-woven cotton fabric.
Acquisition
Accession
2004.73
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Spaulding High School, Rossi, William Lawrence
Related Places
Place
Barre City
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1962
Materials
Material
Wool, Wool, Cotton
Entry/Object ID
2004.73.3a-b
Context
Earned by William Lawrence Rossi for being the Junior Varsity football manager at Spaulding High School in Barre, Vermont
Varsity Letter
Name/Title
Varsity Letter
Lexicon
Description
Felt letter S. The letter is made from black felt appliquéd over white felt, with a narrow white border all the way around the letter. The letter is lined with thin, plain-woven white cotton.
Acquisition
Accession
2004.73
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Spaulding High School, Rossi, Theodore Allan (b. 1941)
Related Places
Place
Barre City
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1959
Materials
Material
Wool, Wool, Cotton
Entry/Object ID
2004.73.4
Context
Owned by Theodore Allan Rossi for playing football at Spaulding High School, 1959
Varsity Letter
Name/Title
Varsity Letter
Lexicon
Description
Green varsity letter in the shape of an M with a bullhorn behind it. The patch consists of a green looped pile fabric appliqued onto white felt. The outlines of the letter and bullhorn are accented with white embroidery in a chain stitch. The word, "Sandra", is handwritten with ink on the back.
Acquisition
Accession
2014.5
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Montpelier High School
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1947
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wool, Wool
Entry/Object ID
2014.5.1
Context
Earned by Sandra B. Collins for cheerleading at Montpelier High School in 1947.
Varsity Letter
Name/Title
Varsity Letter
Lexicon
Description
Yellow felt W in gothic script over a green felt ground. The W is formed with three lines in the center connected by a horizontal stripe, and it has two decorative swashes on the left side.
Acquisition
Accession
2021.4
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Howe, Herbert Guy (1914-2002)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Windsor
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1930-1932
Materials
Material
Wool
Entry/Object ID
2021.4.1
Context
Awarded to Herbert Guy Howe by Windsor High School Athletic Association, 1930-1932
Varsity Letter
Name/Title
Varsity Letter
Lexicon
Description
Varsity letter consisting of an S within a circle. The patch is made from looped-pile burgundy wool over white felt. The hole is backed with plain-woven white cotton.
Acquisition
Accession
2010.66
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Spaulding High School
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Barre City
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1934-1936
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton, Wool
Entry/Object ID
2010.66.1
Context
Worn by cheerleaders at Spaulding High School in Barre, Vermont, during the 1930s
Varsity Letter
Name/Title
Varsity Letter
Lexicon
Description
Varsity letter in the shape of an S in gothic script. The patch is made from looped pile wool mounted onto white felt. The reverse is lined with plain-woven white cotton.
Acquisition
Accession
2010.66
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Spaulding High School
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Barre City
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1934-1936
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton, Wool
Entry/Object ID
2010.66.2
Context
Earned by a member of the McGoff family for playing basketball at Spaulding High School in Barre, Vermont
Varsity Letter
Name/Title
Varsity Letter
Lexicon
Description
Varsity letter in the shape of a B. The patch is made from white or ivory looped pile wool mounted on dark maroon or black felt. The reverse is lined with twill-woven cotton.
Acquisition
Accession
2010.66
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Spaulding High School
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Barre City
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1885
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton, Wool
Entry/Object ID
2010.66.4
Context
Worn by a student of Barre Academy, a school in Barre, Vermont in operation from 1852 to 1885.
Varsity Letter
Name/Title
Varsity Letter
Lexicon
Description
Yellow felt W on a green felted ground. The W has rectangular serifs on either end.
Acquisition
Accession
2021.4
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Howe, Herbert Guy (1914-2002)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Windsor
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1930-1932
Materials
Material
Wool
Entry/Object ID
2021.4.2
Context
Awarded to Herbert Guy Howe by Windsor High School Athletic Association, 1930-1932
Varsity Letter
Name/Title
Varsity Letter
Lexicon
Description
Varsity letter consisting of a blue, looped pile V over a white, felt border. A white basketball is embroidered at the bottom. The whole is mounted onto white buckram.
Acquisition
Accession
2020.21
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Vaux, Shirley Jane Hamilton (1935-2016)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Vergennes
City
Addison County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1953
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Nylon, Wool, Linen
Entry/Object ID
2020.21.1
Context
Owned by Shirley Jane Hamilton for participating in varsity basketball at Vergennes High School, 1952-1953
Wall Pocket
Name/Title
Wall Pocket
Lexicon
Description
Decorative wall pocket for holding a pocket watch. It is made in two piece (the back and the pocket front) and is in the shape of a slipper. It is made of brown silk and lined with black silk. It is decorated to with clear glass beads sewn onto pieces of paper in the a leaf design, then appliqued onto the pocket.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.24
Made/Created
Artist Information
McEwen, Frances Eliza (1858-1945)
Artist
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Silk, Glass, Cardboard
Entry/Object ID
1960.24.24
Context
Made by Frances McEwen for her mother Elizabeth Ward McEwen.
Wallet
Name/Title
Wallet
Lexicon
Description
Wallet or pocketbook covered on the exterior with flame stitch embroidery in yellow, pink, green, blue, purple, black, and white. The edges are bound with red twill tape, and a tie of red twill tape extends from the cover flap. The interior is lined with green linen. The The inside of the front flap is embroidered with the name "DANIEL * PARKER" in marking stitches in pink thread.
Acquisition
Accession
1932.5
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Parker, Daniel
Person or Organization
Materials
Material
Wool
Entry/Object ID
1932.5.8
Context
Owned by Daniel Parker.
Washcloth
Name/Title
Washcloth
Lexicon
Description
Knit washcloth. It is knit with several small gaps, creating purposeful, sporadic holes.
Acquisition
Accession
1951.19
Made/Created
Artist Information
Powers, Mary Stevens (1802-1892)
Artist
Date made
circa 1840
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
1951.19.4
Context
Made by Mary Stevens Powers of Newbury, Vermont.
Washcloth
Name/Title
Washcloth
Lexicon
Description
Knit washcloth. It is knit with several small gaps, creating purposeful, sporadic holes.
Acquisition
Accession
1951.19
Made/Created
Artist Information
Powers, Mary Stevens (1802-1892)
Artist
Date made
circa 1840
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
1951.19.5
Context
Made by Mary Stevens Powers of Newbury, Vermont.
Washstand Cover
Name/Title
Washstand Cover
Lexicon
Description
White cotton washstand cover with red work embroidery. The embroidery shows a scene of a boy and girl fishing in a body of water surrounded by short plants. There is knotted fringe on three sides.
Acquisition
Accession
2003.16
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1930
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Linen
Entry/Object ID
2003.16.157
Context
Owned by a member of the Goodall family in Montpelier, Vermont.
Washstand Cover
Name/Title
Washstand Cover
Lexicon
Description
Semi-circular washstand cover embroidered in whitework tambour with floral vies. There are two weeping willows at the center bottom that arch over the embroidered name, "Alice McGinty". The name "Alice Lottie" is inked beneath. The center has a channel with a semicircular opening.
Acquisition
Accession
2007.18
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Murphy, Sarah Agnes Wheeler
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Burlington
City
Chittenden County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
2007.18.157
Yarn
Name/Title
Yarn
Lexicon
Description
Two connected balls of olive green wool yarn. The yarn is accompanied by a glossy paper label that shows an illustration of a battle ship with the words, "COMBAT WOOL / 2 OUNCES / USE ANY REGULAR KNITTING WORSTED INSTRUCTION / PURCHASE YOUR ENTIRE REQUIREMENTS IN THIS DYE LOT / DISTRUBTUED BY THE SPOOL COTTON COMPANY / COLOR 320 2 / 100% WOOL".
Acquisition
Accession
1992.46
Relationships
Related Events
World War II
Event
Related Person or Organization
Lovejoy, Lilla Alice Richardson (1871-1969)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Springfield
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1941-1945
Materials
Material
Wool, Paper
Entry/Object ID
1992.46.1
Context
Owned by Lil
