Name/Title
Trade SignEntry/Object ID
2018.22.1Description
Rectangular black metal sign with protruding twisting border and the words, "VERMONT MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO" in red with curly cues across the top. The center has a large oval painted with an illustration of a tall, Victorian style brick building with a blue roof, and small Greek cornice style overhangs. Extending vertically upwards from the center of the roof right hand face of the building is a metal flag poll with an American flag (small upper corner in blue with white stars and red and white stripes) blowing to the left. Pedestrians, a car, and a horse-drawn buggy heading towards us surround the building on the ground. The bottom left corner of the side has a round red seal with the Vermont state seal in it surrounded by two laurel branches, and the bottom right corner has an oval seal with the words, "CAPITAL 6,285,000,000". The center bottom says, "MONTPELIER, VERMONT" in bright red, letters with smaller curling ornamentation on the "M" of "MONTPELIER."Context
Vermont Mutual was one of the oldest and long-serving insurance companies in Vermont. This headquarters building was constructed in 1870 on the site of company founder's home at what is now 110 State Street in Montpelier. The structure still stands today and is the home of the State's Attorneys association and Sheriffs association.Acquisition
Accession
2018.22Source or Donor
Richards, MarkAcquisition Method
GiftLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Sign, TradeNomenclature Primary Object Term
Sign, AdvertisingNomenclature Class
Advertising MediaNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsDimensions
Dimension Description
OverallHeight
24-1/4 inWidth
20-1/2 inRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Vermont Mutual FireRelated Places
Place
City
MontpelierCounty
Washington CountyState/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North America