112/2 Shelves
Bag
Name/Title
Bag
Lexicon
Description
Paper bag. The front is printed with an illustration of 2 cows in a green pasture beneath a blue sky. The words, "BEN & JERRY'S" run up the left edge, and at the bottom is a round logo showing a line drawing of 2 men and the words, "BEN & JERRY'S ICE CREAM". The back shows a continuation of the cow illustration.
Acquisition
Accession
1992.78
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Ben & Jerry's Homemade Holdings, Inc.
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Waterbury
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Artist Information
Jackson, Woody
Artist
Date made
1992
Manufacturer
Bagcraft
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Paper
Entry/Object ID
1992.78.2
Box
Name/Title
Box
Lexicon
Description
One piece, collapsible box. Printed on top: "Vermont/ Natural Creamery/ Butter/ Lightly salted/ 4 quarters/ Net Wt. 16 oz. (l lb.)/ State's Pride/ Mfg. by Cabot Farms Coop. Creamery Co., Inc., Cabot, Vermont 05647" Originally used in exhibition "200 Years of Making a Living in Vermont".
Acquisition
Accession
1976.51
Made/Created
Date made
1970-1976
Manufacturer
Cabot Farmers Co-op, Inc.
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Waxed Paperboard
Entry/Object ID
1976.51.3
Butter Mold
Name/Title
Butter Mold
Lexicon
Acquisition
Accession
1967.121
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Rutland Women's Reformatory
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Rutland
City
Rutland County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1967.121.2
Carton
Name/Title
Carton
Lexicon
Description
Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream carton Cherry Garcia
Acquisition
Accession
1999.10
Made/Created
Date made
1993
Manufacturer
Ben & Jerry's Homemade Holdings, Inc.
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Cardboard
Entry/Object ID
1999.10.9a-b
Carving
Name/Title
Carving
Lexicon
Description
Carved wooden scene consisting of a cow, woman, and cat in a barn stall. The cow has a brown head and white body, with white horns. The woman is wearing a blue dress and sitting on a stool milking the cow. The cat is grey and seating on the ground beside the woman. There is a feeding trough in front of the cow.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.35
Made/Created
Artist Information
Johnson, Erik John (1853-1938)
Artist
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1964.35.2
Context
Made by Erik Johnson in Proctor, Vermont
Cowbell
Name/Title
Cowbell
Lexicon
Description
Metal cowbell formed from one sheet of iron, folded into shape and bracketed on the sides. There is a rectangular handle at the top and a metal clapper in the interior. The number 120 is written inside the bottom edge.
Acquisition
Accession
1976.16
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Iron
Entry/Object ID
1976.16.1
Hand Card
Name/Title
Hand Card
Lexicon
Description
Rectangular wooden paddle with short metal wires set into one side.
Use
Used to pull wool fibers parallel in preparation for spinning
Acquisition
Accession
1946.44
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1946.44
Hat
Name/Title
Hat
Lexicon
Description
Wool hat with 2 shell ornaments. The hat has a low, flat crown and no brim. The sides are made wide over a narrow lining, giving them a slouched appearance. The top of the crown in woven with colorful stripes on a grey ground, while the sides are plain grey. The shell ornaments are side-by-side on the side of the hat.
Acquisition
Accession
1960.16
Relationships
Related Events
Vermont State Fair
Event
Related Places
Place
Shrewsbury
Town
Rutland County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Artist Information
Holmes, Mildred Wiggins (1891-1954)
Artist
Materials
Material
Wool, Shell
Entry/Object ID
1960.16.1
Context
Made by Mildred Wiggins Holmes from the wool of sheep raised on the Sarcka farm in Shrewsbury, Vermont
Jug
Name/Title
Jug
Lexicon
Description
Half-gallon milk jug with orange plastic cap. Orange and white label on front with sketch of a "milkmaid" and a cow. Printed above: "Farm Fresh/ KIMBALL BROOK/ FARM/ Grass Grazed/ USDA/ Organic" and below: "VERMONT'S ORGANIC MILK" and more information re grade, additives, fat content, etc. Label on back gives specific info re Nutrition Facts, ingredients, organic certification, farm location and contact info, etc. Above this label is price label: "Sunflower/ $4.99" Stamped on right lower side: "Best by 1/15/16"
Acquisition
Accession
2015.47
Made/Created
Date made
2015
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Plastic
Entry/Object ID
2015.47.20
Knitting Needles
Name/Title
Knitting Needles
Lexicon
Description
Collection of handmade wooden knitting needles and one crochet hook. 8 of the knitting needles have one point, and 9 are double pointed.
Acquisition
Accession
1962.1
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Bugbee, Cora Nettie Preston (1860-1956)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Hartford
Town
Windsor County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1962.1.16a-r
Context
Likely used by Cora Nettie Preston Bugbee in Hartford, Vermont
Milk Bottle
Name/Title
Milk Bottle
Lexicon
Description
Milk bottle printed in green with a skiing cow on one side and the circular logo for Mansfield Dairy on the other.
Acquisition
Accession
1976.52
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Mansfield Dairy
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Glass
Entry/Object ID
1976.52.1
Context
Made by Mansfield Dary in Stowe Vermont.
Milk Bottle
Name/Title
Milk Bottle
Lexicon
Description
Clear glass milk bottle with orange printed label saying, "Ethan Allen Creamery / Essex Junction Vt.", on both sides.
Acquisition
Accession
1981.15
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Ethan Allen Creamery
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Glass
Entry/Object ID
1981.15
Context
Made by Ethan Allen Creamery in Essex Junction, Vermont
Milking Pail
Name/Title
Milking Pail
Lexicon
Description
Tin milking pail with strainer lip. One side of the pail has a wide spout, set beneath the strainer lip. There is a handle at the bottom of the opposite side for pouring, and a wire handle across the top for carrying.
Acquisition
Accession
1963.3
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Batchelder, Orvis Burton (1826-1911)
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
Tin
Entry/Object ID
1963.3.1
Context
Likely used by Orvis Burton Batchelder near Barre, Vermont
Mittens
Name/Title
Mittens
Lexicon
Description
Brown, knitted wool mittens with a floral design of red blooms and a green stem. They are knitted with a heavy looped pile.
Acquisition
Accession
1973.27
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Templeton, Horatio (1819-1895)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Wool
Entry/Object ID
1973.27.2a-b
Context
Worn by Horatio Templeton in Montpelier, Vermont.
Model Train
Name/Title
Model Train
Lexicon
Description
Route of The Whippet. Rutland 25
Acquisition
Accession
2022.10
Entry/Object ID
2022.10.8
Context
Rutland railroad model train car
Model Train Car
Name/Title
Model Train Car
Lexicon
Description
Railroad car, painted mustard yellow with maroon roof. Lettering in orange "COUPLING" on the side with "PT / 1869" painted in the lower center of each side. Flourishes are at each end of the word COUPLING. Vertical dividers on the sides with 7 sections and a small 1x1 gray "window" at the top and orange pinstriping and green and gray lines too. Ends have painted doors. 8 brass wheels on the bottom with one pair attached to the hardware on the end that attaches the cars.
Acquisition
Accession
2014.23
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Braley, Andrew Jackson (1828-1878)
Person or Organization
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Braley, Andrew Jackson (1828-1878)
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Brass, Wood
Entry/Object ID
2014.23.1.2
Model Train Car
Name/Title
Model Train Car
Lexicon
Description
1/2" scale model of Mansfield First Freight Motor 1898 on the Mount Mansfield Electric Railroad during the years 1898 - 1933.
Acquisition
Accession
1993.7
Made/Created
Date made
1990-1995
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1993.7.1
Model Train Car
Name/Title
Model Train Car
Lexicon
Description
"Mansfield's Second Freight Motor-1915" on the Mount Mansfield Electric Railroad during the years 1898 - 1933. This is built to 1/2" scale.
Acquisition
Accession
1993.7
Made/Created
Date made
1990-1995
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1993.7.2
Model Train Car
Name/Title
Model Train Car
Lexicon
Description
"Mansfield's Rotary Plow-A Failure-1898" on the Mount Mansfield Electric Railroad during the years 1898 - 1933. This is built to 1/2" scale.
Acquisition
Accession
1993.7
Made/Created
Date made
1990-1995
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1993.7.4
Model Train Car
Name/Title
Model Train Car
Lexicon
Description
"Waterbury-Stowe Interurban 1898-1932" on the Mount Mansfield Electric Railroad during the years 1898 - 1933. This is built to 1/2" scale.
Acquisition
Accession
1993.7
Made/Created
Date made
1990-1995
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Wood, Metal, String
Entry/Object ID
1993.7.5
Model Train Engine
Name/Title
Model Train Engine
Lexicon
Description
Model train engine, coal car (tender), and track. The engine and tender are black with red wheels and gold-painted accents. The word "BARRE" is on the engine, and "C. V R. R." is on the tender. In the engine, the door to the firebox opens, and there is a lever underneath to let out ashes. The tender has working brakes, and the sand box rod is moveable. The front of the engine has a removable cow catcher. The track is made of wood.
Acquisition
Accession
1949.17
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Central Vermont Railway
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
Watson, William Arthur (1865-1950)
Artist
Date made
1879
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1949.17.1a-c
Context
Model of the first engine to run between Barre and Montpelier Junction made by William Arthur Watson at age 14 (1879). The model was made from boxes and the tops of flour barrels, with a piece of railroad track used as an anvil during the construction process.
Patch
Name/Title
Patch
Lexicon
Description
A white fabric oval patch with the Cabot logo.
Acquisition
Accession
2012.58
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Cabot Farmers Co-op, Inc.
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Cabot
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Fabric, Cotton, Polyester
Entry/Object ID
2012.58.11
Context
The co-op was formed in 1919. In 1930 cheddar and cottage cheese were added to line of dairy products.
In 1960 membership reached 600 farmers and cheese was being marketed under Cabot brand.
during the 1970-80s new facilities were built to expand product line. The first visitor center opened in Cabot, VT in 1987. In 1989 Cabot won Best of Class for U.S Championships of Cheese. In 1992
Cabot merged with Agri-Mark. In1993 the West Springfield Plant was rebuilt allowing Cabot to enter retail butter business. In 1994 the Middlebury Plant was purchased. In 2003 Cabot merged with the Chateaugay Cooperative, bringing the McCadam brand & Chateaugay plant to the co-op. In 2006 Cabot Sharp Cheddar won World’s Best Cheddar at World Championship Cheese Contest. In 2010 Agri-Mark Whey brand was created.
In 1960 membership reached 600 farmers and cheese was being marketed under Cabot brand.
during the 1970-80s new facilities were built to expand product line. The first visitor center opened in Cabot, VT in 1987. In 1989 Cabot won Best of Class for U.S Championships of Cheese. In 1992
Cabot merged with Agri-Mark. In1993 the West Springfield Plant was rebuilt allowing Cabot to enter retail butter business. In 1994 the Middlebury Plant was purchased. In 2003 Cabot merged with the Chateaugay Cooperative, bringing the McCadam brand & Chateaugay plant to the co-op. In 2006 Cabot Sharp Cheddar won World’s Best Cheddar at World Championship Cheese Contest. In 2010 Agri-Mark Whey brand was created.
Pill Aid
Name/Title
Pill Aid
Lexicon
Description
An aluminum plunge device with two additional tips that screw on, each 2" long.
Acquisition
Accession
1994.27
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Aluminum
Entry/Object ID
1994.27.9a-d
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
Pull Toy
Name/Title
Pull Toy
Lexicon
Description
Stuffed lamb on wheels. The lamb is made from fleece and has green plastic eyes and a mid-length tail. The feet are attached to axles, one at the front and one at the back, with wooden wheels at either end. There is a pink silk ribbon tied around the lamb's neck.
Acquisition
Accession
1976.43
Made/Created
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Wool, Metal, Ribbon
Entry/Object ID
1976.43.195
Sheep Bell
Name/Title
Sheep Bell
Lexicon
Description
Brass, traditionally shaped sheep bell. There is a wire loop at the top for attaching the bell to the sheep's collar. There is an iron clapper inside the bell.
Acquisition
Accession
1976.16
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Brass, Iron
Entry/Object ID
1976.16.5
Sheep Bell
Name/Title
Sheep Bell
Lexicon
Description
Sheep bell shaped like a cowbell. It is formed from one sheet of metal, folded into shape and bracketed on the sides. There is a rectangular handle at the top and a metal clapper in the interior.
Acquisition
Accession
1976.16
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Iron
Entry/Object ID
1976.16.6
Sheep Shears
Name/Title
Sheep Shears
Lexicon
Description
Metal sheep shears consisting of two triangular blades attached to a U-shaped metal strip. The blades are slightly misaligned, allowing them to overlap when squeezed. The shape of the metal strip causes is to spring back open when not squeezed.
Use
Used to cut woolen fleece from sheep
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
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Iron
Entry/Object ID
1976.43.188
Context
Possibly used at the Kent Tavern in Calais, Vermont
Swift
Name/Title
Swift
Lexicon
Description
Wooden swift made by Grace Coolidge's father. Swift that has ribs & goes up and down like an umbrella. At end of each rib (there are 6) there is a cut-away section to hold the yarn while it is being wound. On top there is an upside down acorn. Some maple, some other wood. It screws onto a flat surface. See diagram on Worksheet. Nice conition, a beautiful piece.
Acquisition
Accession
1982.24
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Coolidge, Grace Anna Goodhue (1879-1957)
Person or Organization
Made/Created
Artist Information
Goodhue, Andrew Issachar (1848-1923)
Artist
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1982.24.99
Context
Made by Andrew Issachar Goodhue of Burlington, Vermont.
T-Shirt
Name/Title
T-Shirt
Lexicon
Description
Purple t-shirt printed on the front with an illustration of 4 black-and-white cows and the words, "BEN & JERRY'S". The back is printed with the words, "VERMONT'S FINEST", flanked on the top and bottom by lines of ice cream cones.
Acquisition
Accession
1995.10
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Ben & Jerry's Homemade Holdings, Inc.
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Waterbury
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Artist Information
Jackson, Woody
Artist
Date made
1995
Manufacturer
Fruit of the Loom
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cotton
Entry/Object ID
1995.10.1
Toy Cow
Name/Title
Toy Cow
Lexicon
Description
Unpainted wooden carving of a cow. The wood has prominent grainlines.
Acquisition
Accession
1964.39
Made/Created
Artist Information
Johnson, Erik John (1853-1938)
Artist
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Wood
Entry/Object ID
1964.39.3
Context
Made by Erik Johnson in Proctor, Vermont
Web Links and URLs
Tub, Food Storage
Name/Title
Tub, Food Storage
Lexicon
Description
a=Kingdom Creamery yogurt container, b= plastic cover, c= foil seal
a= White plastic 32-oz tub with blue, green, black and red lettering and graphics. On front is "KINGDOM/ CREAMERY/ of Vermont/ Valiant Vanilla/ non-fat yogurt" with the logo in center of a cow and a knight against a farm background. On back is "Fresh from Our Kingdom to Your Castle!", giving information about the Michaud Family and Kingdom Creamery of Vermont in East Hardwick, Vt. Below and along sides are Nutrition Facts, Ingredients, contact information, bar code, sell-by date, etc.
b= Clear plastic cover
c= Light and dark blue foil cover imprinted "Kingdom/ Creamery/ of Vermont" with cow/knight logo.
a= White plastic 32-oz tub with blue, green, black and red lettering and graphics. On front is "KINGDOM/ CREAMERY/ of Vermont/ Valiant Vanilla/ non-fat yogurt" with the logo in center of a cow and a knight against a farm background. On back is "Fresh from Our Kingdom to Your Castle!", giving information about the Michaud Family and Kingdom Creamery of Vermont in East Hardwick, Vt. Below and along sides are Nutrition Facts, Ingredients, contact information, bar code, sell-by date, etc.
b= Clear plastic cover
c= Light and dark blue foil cover imprinted "Kingdom/ Creamery/ of Vermont" with cow/knight logo.
Acquisition
Accession
2013.52
Made/Created
Date made
2013
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Plastic, Metal
Entry/Object ID
2013.52.12a-c