Name/Title
VaseEntry/Object ID
1964.63.159Description
A vase constructed from a green World War I artillery shell. The top half of the vase has gold scalloping at the top and a gold oak leaf branch beneath it. Beside the branch is a shield with the word "souvenir" etched into it. The bottom half has vertical concave fluting and the same gold outlining the ridges of the vase. The underside of the base is dated "Sept. 1917."Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.Acquisition
Accession
1964.63Source or Donor
FranceAcquisition Method
GiftRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Merci TrainRelated Places
Place
Country
FranceContinent
Europe