Vase

Name/Title

Vase

Entry/Object ID

1964.63.159

Description

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

1964.63

Source or Donor

France

Acquisition Method

Gift

Dimensions

Height

90 in

Width

3 in

Material

Brass

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Merci Train

Related Places

Place

Country

France

Continent

Europe