Name/Title
JugEntry/Object ID
1992.23Description
Ceramic jug with a design of two dancing boys in blackface. The jug has a white body and brown top, and it seals with a cork topped with a black plastic lid. The design is applied to the main body of the jug and consists of two male figures wearing green tail coats, yellow pants, and bow ties. They are each kicking their right legs high into the air. They both have blond hair and are wearing black face paint except around the eyes and mouth. They are surrounded by simplistic stars, and are shown above a stage reading, "UVM KAKEWALK". Beneath the design in a script font are the words, "Kappa Sigma '65".Context
UVM Kakewalk was a popular annual fraternity fundraising event in which participants dressed and performed in blackface.Acquisition
Accession
1992.23Acquisition Method
PurchaseLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
JugNomenclature Primary Object Term
VesselNomenclature Class
ContainersNomenclature Category
Category 07: Distribution & Transportation ObjectsDimensions
Dimension Description
OverallHeight
7-1/4 inDiameter
4-1/2 inRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
University of VermontRelated Places
Place
City
BurlingtonCounty
Chittenden CountyState/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North America