Planter

Object/Artifact

Vermont Historical Society

Name/Title

Planter

Entry/Object ID

1991.1.2a-b

Description

This is a wooden planter in the shape of a cradle, complete with rockers, and featuring a copper liner. Attached to the end of the planter is a brass plaque that reads: "Presented to Gov. Madeleine Kunin on behalf of the members of WRIGHTWAY Franklin Grand Isle Mental Health Service Nov. 4, 1987". The cradle planter was given to Governor Madeleine Kunin by the members of WRIGHTWAY, the Franklin Grand Isle Mental Health Service on November 4, 1987.

Context

Presented to Governor Madeleine Kunin by members of a woodworking unit at Wrightway, a day program fo psychiatrically disabled individuals.

Acquisition

Accession

1991.1

Source or Donor

Kunin, Madeleine May (b. 1933)

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

Governor of Vermont

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Wrightway Cradle Project

Date made

1987

Place

City

St. Albans City

County

Franklin County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Planter

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Horticultural Containers

Nomenclature Class

Household Accessories

Nomenclature Category

Category 02: Furnishings

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall (planter)

Height

14-3/4 in

Width

18 in

Length

20 in

Dimension Description

Overall (liner)

Width

9-1/4 in

Length

17-1/2 in

Material

Wood, Copper

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Kunin, Madeleine May (b. 1933)