Key Chain

Object/Artifact

Vermont Historical Society

Name/Title

Key Chain

Entry/Object ID

2014.51.11

Description

Key chain made up of two brass coins sandwiched together and holding a small knife, scissors and nail file, all curved. Engraved on one coin is "Central Vermont Public Service" with its logo and below that, - - EMERGENCY RECOVERY AWARD -- 2007 - 2008 - 2010 - 2011" Engraved on the other coin, "TROPICAL STORM IRENE/ 2011" with a scene of electrical workers in action. Attached to bottom of coins is a heavy chain and a key ring. Maker is Northwest Territorial Mint.

Context

The Emergency Recovery Award was given to Central Vermont Public Service, now part of Green Mountain Power, for "outstanding efforst to restore service promptly to the public following a storm or natural disaster" in the wake of Tropical Storm Irene.

Acquisition

Accession

2014.51

Source or Donor

Green Mountain Power

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Date made

2011

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Chain, Key

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Personal Carrying & Storage Gear

Nomenclature Class

Personal Gear

Nomenclature Category

Category 03: Personal Objects

Material

Brass, Metal, Suede

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Central Vermont Public Service Corporation

Related Events

Event

Hurricane Irene