Name/Title
Souvenir PaperweightEntry/Object ID
2024.12.5a-bDescription
Pentagonal dodecahedron souvenir paperweight (a) with box (b). The white plastic paperweight's twelve sides each feature a different Vermont landmark with one side showing the outline of the state with the words "VERMONT THE GREEN MOUNTAIN STATE" in gold lettering. Landmarks are in metallic green, blue, black, red, and gold outlining. They feature the Lake Champlain ferries, making maple syrup, a covered bridge, the Hermit Thrush (Vermont's state bird) and red clover (Vermont's state flower), Bennington Battle Monument, Quechee Gulf Gorge, the State Capitol building, Granite Quarry at Barre, winter sports, Battery Park in Burlington, and a mountain chairlift. The blue cardboard box has white-edged pentagonal wording and cut-outs explaining the shape of the paperweight and identify it as "The Keepsake Souvenir Paperweight WITH YOUR FAVORITE VIEWS," and highlights that it will be, "A real conversation piece guaranteed to arouse curiosity and comment."Acquisition
Accession
2024.12Source or Donor
Dopp, Sarah L.Acquisition Method
GiftMade/Created
Date made
1970 - 1980Place
City
Hong KongCountry
ChinaContinent
AsiaLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
PaperweightNomenclature Sub-Class
Writing AccessoriesNomenclature Class
Written Communication T&ENomenclature Category
Category 06: Tools & Equipment for CommunicationDimensions
Dimension Description
PaperweightHeight
2-3/4 inWidth
3-1/4 inDimension Description
Box overallHeight
3 inWidth
3 inDepth
3 inMaterial
Plastic, Cardboard