Animal Brand

Object/Artifact

-

Vermont Historical Society

Name/Title

Animal Brand

Entry/Object ID

1929.9.1a-c

Description

Three wooden brands carved into the letters H, E, and G. The handles are cut with the mark, "H B Lord". They appear to be unused.

Context

Proposed for deaccession as they have no Vermont connection and no paperwork.

Acquisition

Accession

1929.9

Acquisition Method

Unknown

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1850

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Brand, Animal

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Tool, Animal Identification

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Animal Care Equipment

Nomenclature Class

Animal Husbandry T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials

Dimensions

Dimension Description

G Brand

Width

1-5/8 in

Depth

2-1/2 in

Length

6-3/8 in

Dimension Description

H Brand

Width

2-1/8 in

Depth

2-3/8 in

Length

6-1/2 in

Dimension Description

E Brand

Width

1-5/8 in

Depth

2-3/8 in

Length

6-1/2 in

Material

Wood

Interpretative Labels

Label

Sheep Brands, c. 1850 Wood #1929.9.1a-c Sheared sheep were often marked with their owner’s initials by applying paint with wooden or metal brands.