112/1 Shelves
Bark Cone
Name/Title
Bark Cone
Lexicon
Description
Cone fashioned of birchbark
Use
Holding or molding maple sugar
Acquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
Abenaki Cultural Conservancy
Ethnography
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1920-circa 1980
Materials
Material
Birch
Entry/Object ID
L2024.3.57
Context
These quickly twisted bark cones, usually found in Canada, were meant to hold maple sugar. This one has a good Southern Quebec, Eastern Townships It does not seem old at all, so it may be a revival piece from the 1970’s or later.
Blender
Name/Title
Blender
Lexicon
Description
Metal and glass jar hand-crank blender. The colorless glass jar is pressed "Kerr" into the mold and has straight sides. The twist-on metal lid has a hand-crank egg beater inserted into the center, with a handle and crank above the lid and the paired egg beaters sitting inside the jar. There is a half-circle column of metal attached to the top of the lid as well behind the crank handle. The mixer is stamped patented Feb. 9, 1904.
Acquisition
Accession
1986.25
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Gray, Forrest (1884-1987)
Person or Organization
Made/Created
Artist Information
Gray, Forrest (1884-1987)
Artist
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1986.25.1a-b
Bottle
Name/Title
Bottle
Lexicon
Description
Green glass wine bottle with gold foil on the neck. The bottle has a paper label showing a winter sugaring scene with the label "Vermont Wineries / Vermont State Maple Wine" in large green and gold lettering. The bottom of the label reads, "Chill Before Serving / MADE AND BOTTLED BY / VERMONT WINERIES, INC. / DANBY, VERMONT 05739 / ALCOHOL 12% BY VOLUME" in dark green lettering. The base of the bottle is stamped from the mold, "4/5 QUART" four times around the bottom edge.
Acquisition
Accession
1976.48
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Vermont Wineries, Inc.
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Glass
Entry/Object ID
1976.48.3
Context
Made by Vermont Wineries, Inc. in Danby, Vermont
Box
Name/Title
Box
Lexicon
Description
Printed cardboard box for maple candy. The box is printed with a dark red background and features a cartoon figure with short brown hair, puckered lips, and a bright red sweater with white bands around each upper arm and a large turquoise "D" on the front. Beside the figure are the words, "PURE MAPLE / SAP SUCKERS" in white and yellow/orange lettering. There are additional words about the weight and contents of the candy inside below the main text and on the back of the box.
Acquisition
Accession
1984.16
Made/Created
Date made
1984
Manufacturer
American Maple Products Corp.
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Paper, Cardboard
Entry/Object ID
1984.16.1
Bracelet
Name/Title
Bracelet
Lexicon
Description
Light blue "rubber" bracelet with the words: " Stop the F-35/Save our skies." This came in the original cello-packaging.
Acquisition
Accession
2013.32
Made/Created
Date made
2012
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Plastic, Rubber, Synthetic
Entry/Object ID
2013.32.20
Context
Mission statement from the organization that produced this bracelet.
"Our mission is to cancel the basing of the F-35A Joint Strike Fighter at the Vermont Air National Guard Station located at the Burlington, Vermont International Airport. We oppose the basing in order to protect the over 6,600 people living around the airport from the dangers associated with its basing. Some of these include adverse health impacts on children and adults, cognitive impairment in children, reduction in property values, classification of thousands of affordable homes as being unsuitable for residential use, disproportional negative impacts to minorities and people with low incomes, risk of loss of life from crashes, and nuclear threats from and to Vermont."
From the Associated Press in September of 2019 - "The first two of an eventual 20 F-35 jets arrived Thursday at the Vermont Air National Guard base in South Burlington, the first Guard unit to receive the next-generation fighter. "
"Our mission is to cancel the basing of the F-35A Joint Strike Fighter at the Vermont Air National Guard Station located at the Burlington, Vermont International Airport. We oppose the basing in order to protect the over 6,600 people living around the airport from the dangers associated with its basing. Some of these include adverse health impacts on children and adults, cognitive impairment in children, reduction in property values, classification of thousands of affordable homes as being unsuitable for residential use, disproportional negative impacts to minorities and people with low incomes, risk of loss of life from crashes, and nuclear threats from and to Vermont."
From the Associated Press in September of 2019 - "The first two of an eventual 20 F-35 jets arrived Thursday at the Vermont Air National Guard base in South Burlington, the first Guard unit to receive the next-generation fighter. "
Butter Mold
Name/Title
Butter Mold
Lexicon
Description
Wooden butter mold. The mold consists of a rectangular box frame, a closely-fitted rectangular insert, and 4 square presses, or stamps. The frame is held together at the corners with box joints, and there are 2 wooden bars running horizontally across the base. The bottom is left open. There is an oval hole on each side end. The insert has slightly flaring sides and is held together with screws. 1 end piece has been replaced, as have all but 2 screws. There are 3 dividers across the insert, separating it into 4 pieces. The four square stamps are each carved with a different floral design: a branch with 3 berries and several leaves; a tied sheaf of wheat; a branch with 3 acorns and 3 leaves; a thorned stem with a rose, a bud, and 3 leaves. Each stamp has a chip carved border. The stamps are not attached, but holes in both the stamp pieces and the insert indicate that they were originally attached.
Use
Used to decoratively mold butter
Acquisition
Accession
2022.65
Made/Created
Artist Information
Varnum, John Hand (1871--1948)
Artist
Attributed to
Attribution
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
2022.65.1a-f
Context
Attributed to John Hand Varnum of Peacham, Vermont.
Button, Political
Name/Title
Button, Political
Lexicon
Description
A green and white button with the image of a flower emerging over the words Green Up, which is an annual clean up event in Vermont in the spring.
Acquisition
Accession
2015.51
Relationships
Related Events
Green Up Day
Event
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
2015.51.1
Context
The first Green Up Day was held on April 18, 1970. In a letter written in 1984, former Gov. Deane Davis explained the origin for the now annual event. Robert Babcock, reporter for the Burlington Free Press, came to Davis after being appalled at the roadside litter that appeared as the snow melted in March 1969. He suggested to Davis that the state should sponsor a clean-up day. Davis liked the idea and set up a planning committee. Rather than rush to hold the event in 1969, the committee scheduled it for 1970. Babcock got a leave from the newspaper to work full-time on planning the event. For the first event, the interstate was closed from 9 a.m. to noon.
Coffee Mill
Name/Title
Coffee Mill
Lexicon
Description
Coffee mill consisting of a cast iron grinder on a wooden box. The grinder is a round bowl with a central pillar. A metal grinder is inside the pillar and turns with the use of a curved, horizontal handle. A vertical wooden handle that attached to the end of the handle is now missing. The grinder sits on a hollow, square wooden base with a drawer. There is a round wooden knob at the center of the drawer face.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.115
Made/Created
Date made
1890-1910
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Iron
Entry/Object ID
1960.115
Coffeepot
Name/Title
Coffeepot
Lexicon
Description
Tin coffeepot with metal handle. Simple design with an upper and lower band of beading. Dome lid with black (medal?) knob. Handle is a simple design with flourishes at the top. The back part of the handle is missing. 'Drip' of solder on the seam of the spout.
Acquisition
Accession
2004.38
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Simmons, George W. (1803-1861)
Person or Organization
Made/Created
Artist Information
Simmons, George W. (1803-1861)
Artist
Date made
1845-1860
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Tin
Entry/Object ID
2004.38.9a-b
Context
Made by George W. Simmons in North Bennington, Vermont
Corn Popper
Name/Title
Corn Popper
Lexicon
Description
Popcorn popper
Acquisition
Accession
2000.42
Made/Created
Artist Information
Neill, Herb
Artist
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
2000.42.20
Context
Made by Herb Neill of Plainfield, Vermont. Neill worked on the grounds crew at Goddard College and was a skilled blacksmith.
Flatware Tray
Name/Title
Flatware Tray
Lexicon
Description
Bentwood silverware box. The rectangular tray has high sides, steamed to bend around curved corners. There is a center divider that rises to connect to a turned wooden handle.
Acquisition
Accession
1999.49
Made/Created
Artist Information
Attributed to
Attribution
Date made
1840
Manufacturer
Ingalls, Samuel (1786-1854)
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1999.49
Context
Made by either Samuel Ingalls or Barnard Hoyt.
Frying Pan
Name/Title
Frying Pan
Lexicon
Description
Iron frying pan with applied handle. The round pan has a flat base and angled, hand-shaped sides with a slightly irregular top edge. The attached handle is made from a second piece of iron and has squared edges. The handle is upturned at the same angle as the sides, then is bent to be horizontal, before angling sharply down to create a hook-like end for storing.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.74
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1870-circa 1900
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Iron
Entry/Object ID
1960.74.4
Glass Suncatcher
Name/Title
Glass Suncatcher
Description
Hand-blown and hand-stamped colorless glass suncatcher from AO Glass. The circular suncatcher has a hole near the top with a pale tan ribbon through it for hanging. The central design shows the moon nearly covering the sun, with a diamond-like sparkle to indicate the moment just before totality during the eclipse. The hand-blown glass round was stamped with a graphite stamp designed by Justin Harris.
Harris writes, "Since 2012, AO Glass has been crafting stamped sun catchers and ornaments with a mastery that reflects their expertise in interpreting graphic symbols through the medium of glass. With a keen eye for capturing the interplay of light within the confines of a flat circle, they have honed their craft to perfection. Spearheaded by Justin M Harris, this particular piece represents a meticulous transformation journey from image to graphite and finally to glass. Harris's vision was to encapsulate the essence of that awe-inspiring 'diamond ring' moment just before the full totality, translating it into a tangible work of art."
Process photos courtesy of Brian MacDonald Photography.
Harris writes, "Since 2012, AO Glass has been crafting stamped sun catchers and ornaments with a mastery that reflects their expertise in interpreting graphic symbols through the medium of glass. With a keen eye for capturing the interplay of light within the confines of a flat circle, they have honed their craft to perfection. Spearheaded by Justin M Harris, this particular piece represents a meticulous transformation journey from image to graphite and finally to glass. Harris's vision was to encapsulate the essence of that awe-inspiring 'diamond ring' moment just before the full totality, translating it into a tangible work of art."
Process photos courtesy of Brian MacDonald Photography.
Acquisition
Accession
2024.17
Source (if not Accessioned)
AO Glass
Relationships
Related Events
2024 Eclipse
Event
Related Person or Organization
AO Glass, Justin-Morae Harris
Made/Created
Time Period
21st Century
Manufacturer
AO Glass
Dimensions
Dimension Description
overall of glass medallion (excluding the ribbon for hanging)
Materials
Material
Glass
Entry/Object ID
2024.17.2
Graphite Stamp
Name/Title
Graphite Stamp
Description
Graphite stamp designed by Justin Harris at AO Glass to create custom suncatchers for the 2024 total eclipse in Vermont. The graphite cylinder is smooth on the sides and top and bottom surfaces, with a laser-cut design of the "diamond" moment just before totality. The underside of the stamp has a circle of stars around the edge that were part of an old, discarded design.
Harris writes, "Since 2012, AO Glass has been crafting stamped sun catchers and ornaments with a mastery that reflects their expertise in interpreting graphic symbols through the medium of glass. With a keen eye for capturing the interplay of light within the confines of a flat circle, they have honed their craft to perfection. Spearheaded by Justin M Harris, this particular piece represents a meticulous transformation journey from image to graphite and finally to glass. Harris's vision was to encapsulate the essence of that awe-inspiring 'diamond ring' moment just before the full totality, translating it into a tangible work of art."
Harris writes, "Since 2012, AO Glass has been crafting stamped sun catchers and ornaments with a mastery that reflects their expertise in interpreting graphic symbols through the medium of glass. With a keen eye for capturing the interplay of light within the confines of a flat circle, they have honed their craft to perfection. Spearheaded by Justin M Harris, this particular piece represents a meticulous transformation journey from image to graphite and finally to glass. Harris's vision was to encapsulate the essence of that awe-inspiring 'diamond ring' moment just before the full totality, translating it into a tangible work of art."
Acquisition
Accession
2024.17
Source (if not Accessioned)
AO Glass
Relationships
Related Events
2024 Eclipse
Event
Related Person or Organization
AO Glass, Justin-Morae Harris
Made/Created
Time Period
21st Century
Manufacturer
AO Glass
Dimensions
Dimension Description
overall
Materials
Material
Graphite
Entry/Object ID
2024.17.1
Hard Hat
Name/Title
Hard Hat
Lexicon
Description
White hard hat. The hat is made of molded plastic, with strapping lines running front to back, and a narrow brim. A green "label maker" sticker runs across the front brim that reads, "GOVERNOR DEANE C. DAVIS". Above that sticker was a sticker for Green Up Day, now missing. The hat is signed all over in grease pencil.
Acquisition
Accession
1998.17
Relationships
Related Events
Green Up Day
Event
Related Person or Organization
Davis, Deane C. (1900-1990)
Person or Organization
Made/Created
Date made
1970
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Entry/Object ID
1998.17
Context
Worn by Gov. Deane Davis at the first Green Up Day.
Web Links and URLs
Jar, Food-Storage
Name/Title
Jar, Food-Storage
Lexicon
Description
8 ounce clear glass jar of maple cream. The green and gold paper label indicates this is from Bragg Farm Sugarhouse and Gift Shop on Route 14, East Montpelier. The screw-on lid is gold color metal. The receipt for the purchase is in the attached poly bag.
Acquisition
Accession
2014.52
Made/Created
Date made
2015
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Glass, Metal, Paper
Entry/Object ID
2014.52.33
Jug
Name/Title
Jug
Lexicon
Description
Shaped plastic maple syrup jug. The jug is tan with green lettering on the front that reads, "DAKIN FARM / PURE / VERMONT / MAPLE SYRUP" in the center. The panel on the left reads, "EST / 3.4 FL. OZ." and the panel on right reads, "1792 / Seal of Quality / Vermont." Printed in a box on back: "OUR PURE VERMONT MAPLE SYRUP" with information about their processing procedure, address, and other related information. The black plastic cap has white label reading: "VERMONT/ GRADE A/ MEDIUM AMBER"
Acquisition
Accession
1992.54
Made/Created
Date made
1992
Manufacturer
Dakin Farm
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Plastic, Paper
Entry/Object ID
1992.54.1
Context
Received by donor as a wedding favor.
Maple Sugar Mold
Name/Title
Maple Sugar Mold
Lexicon
Description
Maple sugar mold carved from a single piece of wood. Three concave designs arranged vertically top to bottom: cross, heart, and quatrefoil.
Use
For molding maple sugar into decorative cakes
Acquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
Abenaki Cultural Conservancy
Ethnography
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1880
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
L2024.3.76
Context
These molds, usually found in Canada, were originally meant to mold cooling maple syrup into solid decorative chunks. They were an adaptation or evolution of the bark sugar cone. This one, crafted in maple, has a good Vermont Abenaki family provenance from the Demars Family of Highgate, Vermont, a family that has provided important Abenaki oral history used in the Missisquoi and Nulhegan state recognition petitions. The quatrefoil at the bottom of the mold is shaped similarly to the “Wabanaki quatrefoil” beaded design examples from 30 – 50 years before.
Pie Pan
Name/Title
Pie Pan
Lexicon
Description
Tin fluted pie pan. The handmade round pan has angled fluted sides and a patched hole in the center of the base. with patch applied over hole in center.
Acquisition
Accession
1984.24
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Rutland
City
Rutland County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1860-1900
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Tin
Entry/Object ID
1984.24.14
Context
Owned by a member of the Knapp family
Political Button
Name/Title
Political Button
Lexicon
Description
Round yellow button printed with the inscription, "RECYCLE TODAY... / TOMORROW IS TOO LATE" around the edge and the triangular recycling symbol in the center. The symbol, which consists of three arrows pointing around a triangle, is filled with a pattern of the earth seen from space.
Acquisition
Accession
2022.4
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
2022.4.2
Political Button
Name/Title
Political Button
Lexicon
Description
White button with green lettering: "I'M AN ENERGY SAVER.'' The button has a green silhouette of the state of Vermont with the energy saver "e" icon at the center of it beside the slogan. A label on the back reads, "1976 distributed by Vermont branch of American Automobile Assoc., Montpelier."
Acquisition
Accession
1976.37
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
American Automobile Association
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
1975
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1976.37.6
Context
Gas price spikes and supply disruptions beginning in 1973 led to a national discussion about how to respond. One result was nationwide maximum speed limit of 55 mph. The American Automobile Association created a "Gas Watchers Guide" in 1975 that offered ways that its members -- car drivers -- could cut their gasoline costs and use. This pin may have been part of that campaign that encouraged car pooling, modest speeds, consolidating trips and keeping cars in tune.
Political Button
Name/Title
Political Button
Lexicon
Description
Chartreuse pin that reads, "Vermonters / Organized for / Clean-Up/ JOIN US" in black print. Between the words "JOIN US" is a composite image showing a chemist's flask, test tube, oil drum, and a building with 3 smoke stacks with a plume of smoke.
Acquisition
Accession
1985.18
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Vermonters Organized for Clean-Up
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Williamstown
Town
Orange County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1984
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Plastic, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1985.18.1
Context
The organization, Vermonters Organized for Clean-up" was incorporated on April 19, 1984 as an environmental protection business. It is listed in 2020 as inactive. It's official address was Williamstown, also the address for its two directors, Theresa Freeman and Marianne Miller.
Political Button
Name/Title
Political Button
Lexicon
Description
"Save the Long Trail" pin. Black printing on pale green paper - mounted on a pin back.
Acquisition
Accession
2009.14
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Green Mountain Club
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Long Trail
* Untyped Place
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
2000-2009
Manufacturer
Badge-a-Minit
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
2009.14.2
Context
No information was found to explain the purpose of this pin. However, the following excerpt from the Green Mountain Club's website (https://www.greenmountainclub.org/conservation/protecting-long-trail/)
explains the ongoing efforts to protect the trail from one end of the state to the other.
"Since the 1980s, the Green Mountain Club has sought to secure a permanent route for the Long Trail. While in the early years, the club could rely on simple handshake agreements with landowners, a few threats of trail closure and development near the trail inspired the club to kick off its Long Trail Protection Campaign.
The Long Trail Protection Campaign has resulted in the conservation of more than 25,000 acres of Vermont forest land through which the Long Trail and its side trails cross. The club has protected more than 78 miles of the Long Trail and continues to strive to conserve the remaining 6.5 miles of the trail (Note: much of the trail was conserved before this campaign thanks to the national forest and state lands). With only a few miles left unprotected, the club continues to work with willing landowners to provide the public with long term certainty that the trail will never close.
The club’s Long Trail Protection Campaign has always relied exclusively on willing landowner sales and easements. The club has partnered with the state of Vermont to transfer many of the lands it has conserved into the state forest system."
explains the ongoing efforts to protect the trail from one end of the state to the other.
"Since the 1980s, the Green Mountain Club has sought to secure a permanent route for the Long Trail. While in the early years, the club could rely on simple handshake agreements with landowners, a few threats of trail closure and development near the trail inspired the club to kick off its Long Trail Protection Campaign.
The Long Trail Protection Campaign has resulted in the conservation of more than 25,000 acres of Vermont forest land through which the Long Trail and its side trails cross. The club has protected more than 78 miles of the Long Trail and continues to strive to conserve the remaining 6.5 miles of the trail (Note: much of the trail was conserved before this campaign thanks to the national forest and state lands). With only a few miles left unprotected, the club continues to work with willing landowners to provide the public with long term certainty that the trail will never close.
The club’s Long Trail Protection Campaign has always relied exclusively on willing landowner sales and easements. The club has partnered with the state of Vermont to transfer many of the lands it has conserved into the state forest system."
Political Button
Name/Title
Political Button
Lexicon
Description
Round button with a wide red border and a red line spanning the white center. Beneath the line is the black silhouette of a fighter jet, and on the line is the white inscription, "STOPtheF35.COM".
Acquisition
Accession
2013.52
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
2010-2013
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
2013.52.18
Context
Made to oppose the basing of the F-35, a Joint Strike Fighter at the Vermont Air National Guard Station in Burlington, Vermont.
Political Button
Name/Title
Political Button
Lexicon
Description
Round white pin with red lettering and images. At the top is the word, "VERMONT" following the curve of the button. The center of the pin has two hands raising up out of a decorative banner seemingly releasing a hawk, a hermit thrush, a fish, a flower, and an oak and maple leaf. The words "CONSERVATION CELEBRATION" fill the banner and there is a spray of flowers in the lower left edge below the banner.
Acquisition
Accession
1989.47
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Natural Resources Council
Person or Organization
Made/Created
Date made
1989
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1989.47.1
Context
On September 16, 1989, the Vermont Natural Resources Council held an all-day (9 a.m. to 6 p.m.) Conservation Celebration on the lawn of the Statehouse. The event included workshops by various environmental organizations on topics such as town planning, weather, forestlands, woodcarving, composting and recycling. Governor Madeleine Kunin spoke along with environmental advocates. There was also music and other entertainment and activities for children.
Political Button
Name/Title
Political Button
Lexicon
Description
This blue button/pin has an image of water, a loon, and pond grass or reeds. Black letters state: "PROTECT BERLIN POND". There is a pin attached to the back.
Acquisition
Accession
2014.52
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Berlin
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
2014
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Metal, Plastic
Entry/Object ID
2014.52.15
Context
Background from a commentary published in 2014 by "Page Guertin, a Montpelier resident and member of Citizens to Protect Berlin Pond, the group that has filed a petition with the Agency of Natural Resources to protect the pond from recreational access.
Berlin Pond has been Montpelier’s water supply source for 130 years, and during most of that time it was protected from human access, and therefore a relatively pure water supply. Now a combination of governmental action (or inaction) and a Vermont Supreme Court ruling has turned that history on its head, and Montpelier’s water supply is seriously threatened by human recreation on the pond. Montpelier owns most of the land around the pond, but a disputed area is being surveyed for the possibility of installing a gravel launch ramp for boats, to be built and financed by our Department of Fish and Wildlife (F&W).
The ramp was built and opened in 2018.
Berlin Pond has been Montpelier’s water supply source for 130 years, and during most of that time it was protected from human access, and therefore a relatively pure water supply. Now a combination of governmental action (or inaction) and a Vermont Supreme Court ruling has turned that history on its head, and Montpelier’s water supply is seriously threatened by human recreation on the pond. Montpelier owns most of the land around the pond, but a disputed area is being surveyed for the possibility of installing a gravel launch ramp for boats, to be built and financed by our Department of Fish and Wildlife (F&W).
The ramp was built and opened in 2018.
Promotional Button
Name/Title
Promotional Button
Lexicon
Description
White and green printed pin. The round pin is white with green lettering that reads "Vermont" in script at the top, "green up" at the center, and "VOLUNTEER" at the bottom. Between the words is a flower and the looped white and green Green Up Day logo.
Acquisition
Accession
1989.58
Relationships
Related Events
Green Up Day
Event
Related Person or Organization
Vermont Green Up, Inc.
Person or Organization
Made/Created
Date made
1970-1980
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1989.58.2
Context
The first Green Up Day was held on April 18, 1970. In a letter written in 1984, former Governor Deane Davis explained the origin for the now annual event. Robert Babcock, reporter for the Burlington Free Press, came to Davis after being appalled at the roadside litter that appeared as the snow melted in March 1969. He suggested to Davis that the state should sponsor a clean-up day. Davis liked the idea and set up a planning committee. Rather than rush to hold the event in 1969, the committee scheduled it for 1970. Babcock got leave from the newspaper to work full-time on planning the event. For the first event, the interstate was closed from 9 a.m. to noon.
Besides a copy of Davis' account, there are materials about the fifth anniversary in 1983 of the state's 1978 bottle return law.
Besides a copy of Davis' account, there are materials about the fifth anniversary in 1983 of the state's 1978 bottle return law.
Promotional Pin
Name/Title
Promotional Pin
Lexicon
Description
Round metal pin with green and white enamel. The silver metal pin shows two white mountains in the center surrounded by green mountains and a large green tree. The edge is ringed with the inscription, "VERMONT GREEN UP / BEAUTIFY".
Acquisition
Accession
1990.7
Relationships
Related Events
Green Up Day
Event
Related Person or Organization
Vermont Green Up, Inc.
Person or Organization
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1990.7.1
Context
Produced for the 20th anniversary of Green Up Day in 1990.
Sap Bucket
Name/Title
Sap Bucket
Lexicon
Description
Brown-painted wooden sap bucket. The staves are secured by three hoops, one at the top just below the rim and two at the base. There is evidence of a second hoop at the top of the bucket, below the extant one, based on paint lines that show where the paint was applied when the bucket was completed. There is a hole drilled into the top of one stave approximately 1 inch from the top edge. The inset bottom has the initials "S.H.," likely for Samuel Hurlburt of Vergennes, Vermont.
Acquisition
Accession
2024.5
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Hurlburt, Samuel
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Vergennes
City
Addison County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Artist Information
Hurlburt, Samuel
Artist
Date made
1850-1870
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Wood, Paint
Entry/Object ID
2024.5.1
Separator, Egg
Name/Title
Separator, Egg
Lexicon
Description
This yellow plastic egg separator advertises: SHADOW CROSS FARM/"Good Eggs To Deal With"/Colchester, VT./ Tel. 655-0444".
Acquisition
Accession
2014.52
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Plastic
Entry/Object ID
2014.52.41
Souvenir Paperweight
Name/Title
Souvenir Paperweight
Lexicon
Description
Pentagonal dodecahedron souvenir paperweight (a) with box (b). The white plastic paperweight's twelve sides each feature a different Vermont landmark with one side showing the outline of the state with the words "VERMONT THE GREEN MOUNTAIN STATE" in gold lettering. Landmarks are in metallic green, blue, black, red, and gold outlining. They feature the Lake Champlain ferries, making maple syrup, a covered bridge, the Hermit Thrush (Vermont's state bird) and red clover (Vermont's state flower), Bennington Battle Monument, Quechee Gulf Gorge, the State Capitol building, Granite Quarry at Barre, winter sports, Battery Park in Burlington, and a mountain chairlift. The blue cardboard box has white-edged pentagonal wording and cut-outs explaining the shape of the paperweight and identify it as "The Keepsake Souvenir Paperweight WITH YOUR FAVORITE VIEWS," and highlights that it will be, "A real conversation piece guaranteed to arouse curiosity and comment."
Acquisition
Accession
2024.12
Made/Created
Date made
1970-1980
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
2024.12.5a-b
Still
Name/Title
Still
Lexicon
Description
Part of a copper grappa still.
Acquisition
Accession
2011.37
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Copper
Entry/Object ID
2011.37.1
Syrup Bottle
Name/Title
Syrup Bottle
Lexicon
Description
Brown glass syrup bottle with metal twist-off cap. The bottle has rounded shoulders and flattened front and back sides with a straight cylindrical neck. The front of the bottle has an oval paper label that reads, "SPECIAL / Bicentennial Flask / LOG / CABIN / SYRUP" in white lettering over a blue banner and red main ground. The label has a gold banner edge and there is a polychrome sketch of a log cabin below the Bicentennial edition label.
Acquisition
Accession
1996.16
Made/Created
Date made
1976
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Entry/Object ID
1996.16.44
Context
Produced to commemorate the United States Bicentennial
Syrup Sampler
Name/Title
Syrup Sampler
Lexicon
Description
Sampler of four glass bottles of maple syrup inside a wooden display case. The case is made of five pieces of plywood and fronted with glass. The top of the case has a drawer handle and a handwritten label, "Pawlet VT." An index card secured to the inside of the glass panel reads, "THIS SYRUP MADE / FROM SAME SUPER BUSH / SAME FAMILY, ONE ON / RIGHT MADE IN [IRON] KETTLE" with "IRON" added in above the word "IN." Inside the case are four bottles of various shapes with different metal caps, held within a custom divider system created from repurposed Styrofoam packing materials. Each bottle has a handwritten paper label giving the year the syrup was tapped (left to right: 1945, 1922, 1888, 1877). In front of the divider is a wooden tap spout.
Acquisition
Accession
1994.35
Made/Created
Date made
1877-1945
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Glass, Metal, Paper, Wood, Styrofoam
Entry/Object ID
1994.35a-f
Context
Made by the Moore family of Pawlet, Vermont.
T-Shirt
Name/Title
T-Shirt
Lexicon
Description
White t-shirt with image in center of a green creature picking up trash. Printed above in green letters: "GREENASAURUS SAYS" and below: "GREEN UP VERMONT" Label at neck gives maker, washing instructions and size (L 42-44)
Acquisition
Accession
2001.31
Relationships
Related Events
Green Up Day
Event
Made/Created
Date made
2001
Manufacturer
Hanes
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
2001.31.15
T-Shirt
Name/Title
T-Shirt
Lexicon
Description
White t-shirt with image in center of a white cow with green spots, Printed above in blue letters: "GREEN UP " and below: "VERMONT" Labels at neck gives maker (Fruit of the Loom)and size (L), care and fabric content. Printed on back in green: "GREEN UP VERMONT" in circle in center; "Proud Partners" printed above, with names of partners printed on either side, and below: "Green Up Day/ 2000/ 30th/ Anniversary" Also printed below circle: "Logo printing Donated by/ Bear-graphics/ Screen Printers/ Signmakers/ . . . . Brownington Ctr., VT"
Acquisition
Accession
2001.31
Relationships
Related Events
Green Up Day
Event
Made/Created
Date made
2001
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
2001.31.17