Vase

Object/Artifact

-

Vermont Historical Society

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Name/Title

Vase

Entry/Object ID

2012.36.35

Description

Miniature vase in the shape of a loving cup. The front has an illustration of a city street with multiple large buildings. The illustration is labeled, "VALLEY HOUSE, BARTON LANDING, VT." The rest of the vase is lustered in gold. The bottom bears the mark, "Made in Germany for Whipple, French & Co., Barton Landing, Vt."

Context

Sold by Whipple, French & Co. in Barton Landing, Vermont

Acquisition

Accession

2012.36

Source or Donor

Rathke, Frank L.

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Date made

1900 - 1920

Place

Country

Germany

Continent

Europe

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Vase, Bud

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Knickknack

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Vase

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Decorative Furnishings

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Horticultural Containers

Nomenclature Class

Household Accessories

Nomenclature Category

Category 02: Furnishings

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

2-1/2 in

Width

4-1/2 in

Material

Porcelain

Relationships

Related Places

Place

Town

Barton

County

Orleans County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Interpretative Labels

Label

Ceramic pieces – whether utilitarian or decorative – have been popular souvenir items for centuries. Tourists often buy examples from specific locations, unaware they are identical to dozens of others, with only a small change in feature to reflect the site of purchase. Vase Featuring Barton Landing Made in Germany Sold by Whipple, French, & Co., Barton Landing Porcelain, gold Gift of Frank L. Rathke, #2012.36.35