Hand Mirror

Name/Title

Hand Mirror

Entry/Object ID

1987.28.1

Description

The hand mirror is round in shape and has a back made of metal. The center of the metal back features the Vermont state seal, which includes a depiction of a cow, three sheaves of wheat, and the phrase "Freedom and Unity." Surrounding the state seal are the words "VERMONT MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO." printed in capital letters. The phrase "WE WANT TO DO BUSINESS WITH THE MAN ON THE OTHER SIDE" is printed around the edge of the mirror, encircling the state seal and insurance company name.

Context

Distributed as promotional material for Vermont Mutual Fire Insurance Company

Acquisition

Accession

1987.28

Source or Donor

Franzi, Olive Romerio (1920-2018)

Acquisition Method

Gift

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Mirror

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Other Furniture

Nomenclature Class

Furniture

Nomenclature Category

Category 02: Furnishings

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

3 in

Diameter

1/4 in

Material

Metal, Glass

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Vermont Mutual Fire

Related Places

Place

City

Montpelier

County

Washington County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America