Magnet

Name/Title

Magnet

Entry/Object ID

2026.28.2

Description

Glazed ceramic magnet. The rectangular magnet is a small slab of clay with a stamped design pressed into it. The stamp reads, "2024 / SOLAR / ECLIPSE / NEK VT" over a round sun. The magnet is made of a light buff clay and glazed a glossy dark teal. One of forty magnets, each unique in color.

Context

Allen Yale collaborated with fellow Derby, VT, resident and potter Roseanna Cyr of Hopewell Studio, to create a small collection of items commemorating the 2024 Solar Eclipse for Derby and Northeast Kingdom residents. Proceeds of the sales went to the First Universalist Church of Derby Line, Vermont. Allen carved the stamp.

Acquisition

Accession

2026.28

Acquisition Method

Gift

Material

Ceramic