Relic, Historic

Name/Title

Relic, Historic

Entry/Object ID

1980.25

Description

Wood fragment etched with a design of a home. Text at the bottom reads "This is wood taken from the house / in which Admiral Dewey was born". The opposite side is painted with pale mustard colored paint, and has a few cracks and chips.

Context

Wood fragment from the birthplace home of Admiral George Dewey.

Acquisition

Accession

1980.25

Source or Donor

Plano, Mrs. Gerald

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Relic, Historic

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Memorabilia

Nomenclature Class

Documentary Objects

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Dimensions

Height

3 in

Width

2-1/4 in

Depth

3/8 in

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Dewey, George (1837-1917)

Related Places

Place

City

Montpelier

County

Washington County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America