Museum Catalog
The Vermont Historical Society houses over 25,000 objects relating to our State's history. Over the next five years all of these items will be digitally documented and placed in this catalog for public use. Items are presented in topical exhibits as well as categorical groupings. Please check back regularly as items will be added monthly. This catalog also houses the Vermont Women's History Database and the Vermont Black History Database.
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Figurine
Name/Title
Figurine
Description
Miniature cast-iron sled dog. The dog is molded to appear as if it's walking, and there is a harness made of woven cotton tape around its body. It is painted white. Its tail is lowered behind it.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.26
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Byrd, Richard Evelyn, Jr. (1888-1957)
Person or Organization
Materials
Material
Metal, Paint
Entry/Object ID
1960.26.9
Context
Part of a model of Admiral Byrd's dog team. Byrd used dog teams for portions of his Antarctic expeditions
Figurine
Name/Title
Figurine
Description
Miniature cast-iron sled dog. The dog is molded to appear as if it's walking, and there is a harness made of woven cotton tape around its body. It is painted in fawn with grey feet. Its tail is raised upward.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.26
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Byrd, Richard Evelyn, Jr. (1888-1957)
Person or Organization
Materials
Material
Metal, Paint
Entry/Object ID
1960.26.2
Context
Part of a model of Admiral Byrd's dog team. Byrd used dog teams for portions of his Antarctic expeditions
Figurine
Name/Title
Figurine
Description
Miniature cast-iron sled dog. The dog is molded to appear as if it's walking, and there is a harness made of woven cotton tape around its body. It is painted in shades of brown. Its tail is raise upward.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.26
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Byrd, Richard Evelyn, Jr. (1888-1957)
Person or Organization
Materials
Material
Metal, Paint
Entry/Object ID
1960.26.7
Context
Part of a model of Admiral Byrd's dog team. Byrd used dog teams for portions of his Antarctic expeditions
Figurine
Name/Title
Figurine
Description
Miniature cast-iron sled dog. The dog is molded to appear as if it's walking, and there is a harness made of woven cotton tape around its body. It is painted in shades of brown. Its tail is raised upward.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.26
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Byrd, Richard Evelyn, Jr. (1888-1957)
Person or Organization
Dimensions
Width
1-5/8 in
Height
4-3/8 in
Length
6 in
Materials
Material
Metal, Paint
Entry/Object ID
1960.26.8
Context
Part of a model of Admiral Byrd's dog team. Byrd used dog teams for portions of his Antarctic expeditions.
Figurine
Name/Title
Figurine
Description
Miniature, painted cast-iron sled dog. The dog is molded to appear as if it's walking, and there is a harness made of woven cotton tape around its body. It is painted in shades of brown. Its tail is lowered behind it.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.26
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Byrd, Richard Evelyn, Jr. (1888-1957)
Person or Organization
Materials
Material
Metal, Paint
Entry/Object ID
1960.26.1
Context
Part of a model of Admiral Byrd's dog team. Byrd used dog teams for portions of his Antarctic expeditions
Figurine
Name/Title
Figurine
Description
Miniature cast-iron sled dog. The dog is molded to appear as if it's walking, and there is a harness made of woven cotton tape around its body. It is painted in black. Its tail is curved over its back.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.26
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Byrd, Richard Evelyn, Jr. (1888-1957)
Person or Organization
Materials
Material
Metal, Paint
Entry/Object ID
1960.26.5
Context
Part of a model of Admiral Byrd's dog team. Byrd used dog teams for portions of his Antarctic expeditions
Figurine
Name/Title
Figurine
Description
Miniature cast-iron sled dog. The dog is molded to appear as if it's walking, and there is a harness made of woven cotton tape around its body. It is painted in fawn and white. Its tail is curved over its back.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.26
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Byrd, Richard Evelyn, Jr. (1888-1957)
Person or Organization
Materials
Material
Metal, Paint
Entry/Object ID
1960.26.3
Context
Part of a model of Admiral Byrd's dog team. Byrd used dog teams for portions of his Antarctic expeditions
Figurine
Name/Title
Figurine
Description
Miniature cast-iron sled dog. The dog is molded to appear as if it's walking, and there is a harness made of woven cotton tape around its body. It is painted in fawn and brown. Its tail is curved over its back.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.26
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Byrd, Richard Evelyn, Jr. (1888-1957)
Person or Organization
Materials
Material
Metal, Paint
Entry/Object ID
1960.26.4
Context
Part of a model of Admiral Byrd's dog team. Byrd used dog teams for portions of his Antarctic expeditions
Figurine
Name/Title
Figurine
Description
Miniature painted cast-iron figuring of a man. He is wearing a hooded brown coat, green pants, black mittens, and high black boots. His face is painted peach with rosy cheeks. He is accompanied by a black rope to attach him to the sled.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.26
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Byrd, Richard Evelyn, Jr. (1888-1957)
Person or Organization
Materials
Material
Metal, Paint
Entry/Object ID
1960.26.11
Context
Part of a model of Admiral Byrd's dog team. Byrd used dog teams for portions of his Antarctic expeditions
Figurine
Name/Title
Figurine
Description
Miniature cast-iron sled dog. The dog is molded to appear as if it's walking, and there is a harness made of woven cotton tape around its body. It is painted in dark brown with a light brown stomach. Its tail is lowered behind it.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.26
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Byrd, Richard Evelyn, Jr. (1888-1957)
Person or Organization
Materials
Material
Metal, Paint
Entry/Object ID
1960.26.6
Context
Part of a model of Admiral Byrd's dog team. Byrd used dog teams for portions of his Antarctic expeditions
Figurine
Name/Title
Figurine
Description
Miniature sled consisting of a wooden base with side rails, and a rectangular package covered in orange fabric. The package is attached to the sled base with ropes, and there are two red buckets attached to the side and a wooden dowel on top.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.26
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Byrd, Richard Evelyn, Jr. (1888-1957)
Person or Organization
Materials
Material
Wood, Jute, Cotton, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1960.26.10
Context
Part of a model of Admiral Byrd's dog team. Byrd used dog teams for portions of his Antarctic expeditions
Sign
Name/Title
Sign
Description
Miniature wooden sign consisting of a rectangle made of two boards and a frame, and a vertical stake. The sign reads, "Scale Model of Admiral Byrd's Dog Team in the Antarctic / DESIGNED IN VERMONT".
Acquisition
Accession
1960.26
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Byrd, Richard Evelyn, Jr. (1888-1957)
Person or Organization
Materials
Material
Metal, Paint
Entry/Object ID
1960.26.13
Context
Part of a model of Admiral Byrd's dog team. Byrd used dog teams for portions of his Antarctic expeditions
