Vase

Object/Artifact

Vermont Historical Society

Name/Title

Vase

Entry/Object ID

1964.63.129

Description

Two-handled jug or vase with a brown, cream and yellow scroll design. The design is hand-painted underglaze and features a repeating scroll pattern in yellow with a brown background and accents. the top of the design is accented with repeating triangles, and the base is rimmed with striped. The handles are formed of two rolls of clay twisted together.

Context

Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.

Acquisition

Accession

1964.63

Source or Donor

France

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Henriot Quimper

Time Period

20th Century

Place

Country

France

Continent

Europe

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Jug

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Vase

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Vessel

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Horticultural Containers

Nomenclature Class

Household Accessories

Nomenclature Class

Containers

Nomenclature Category

Category 02: Furnishings

Nomenclature Category

Category 07: Distribution & Transportation Objects

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

10 in

Circumference

26 in

Material

Porcelain

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Merci Train

Related Places

Place

Country

France

Continent

Europe

Related Events

Event

World War II