Saucer

Object/Artifact

Vermont Historical Society

Name/Title

Saucer

Entry/Object ID

1969.28.38

Description

Pressed clear glass saucer etched with a photographic bust portrait of Admiral George Dewey in front of a waving United States flag. Above the flag is a small pennant with the inscription "Victory". The bottom of the portrait is labeled, "ADMIRAL GEORGE DEWEY, U.S.N." and the whole printed areas is framed by a rope tied into a bow on the bottom. The edge of the saucer is molded into a an open, lacy design.

Acquisition

Accession

1969.28

Source or Donor

Orlowski, Alexandre

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Plate, Commemorative

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Saucer

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Commemorative

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Dish, Eating

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Memorabilia

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Eating Vessels

Nomenclature Class

Documentary Objects

Nomenclature Class

Food Service T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

3/4 in

Diameter

5-1/2 in

Material

Glass

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Dewey, George (1837-1917)

Related Places

Place

City

Montpelier

County

Washington County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Related Events

Event

Spanish-American War