Vase

vase

Name/Title

Vase

Entry/Object ID

1964.63.141

Description

A tall, oval, black metal vase with copper-colored details. The bottom third of the base is solid copper-colored and shows signs of light tarnishing. The middle of the vase has a church with large flowers surrounding it in the same copper color. The word "PARiS" can be found on the right of the church beneath a flower petal. The vase tapers to a straight neck which is the same copper coloring. The vase is marked on the bottom as being from M.Flour-Paris.

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

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Vase, Flower

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Vase

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Horticultural Containers

Nomenclature Class

Household Accessories

Nomenclature Category

Category 02: Furnishings

Dimensions

Height

11 in

Width

7 in

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Merci Train

Related Places

Place

Country

France

Continent

Europe