Museum Catalog

The Vermont Historical Society houses over 25,000 objects relating to our State's history. Over the next five years all of these items will be digitally documented and placed in this catalog for public use. Items are presented in topical exhibits as well as categorical groupings. Please check back regularly as items will be added monthly. This catalog also houses the Vermont Women's History Database and the Vermont Black History Database.

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Admiral George Dewey
Name/Title
Admiral George Dewey
Lexicon
Description
White marble portrait bust of Admiral George Dewey. He is shown with center-parted hair and a large mustache. He is wearing a double-breasted coat with a point fall collar. It sits on a round, fluted base. Each flute is painted gold.
Acquisition
1969.28
Relationships
Spanish-American War
Event
Dewey, George (1837-1917)
Person or Organization
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Artwork Details
Marble
Dewey, George (1837-1917)
Made/Created
1899
Dimensions
Overall
Entry/Object ID
1969.28.30
Admiral George Dewey
Name/Title
Admiral George Dewey
Photograph Details
Dewey, George (1837-1917)
Lexicon
Description
This portrait is oval in shape and depicts an older man who is dressed in a uniform. He is wearing a white jacket with shoulder straps and stars, as well as a white hat with a black visor. The visor of the hat features a gold filigree design. The man has white hair and a white mustache. The portrait is signed with the words "For Mrs. George Fabyan with the best wishes of George Dewey". There is an additional autograph ("George Dewey") at the bottom center, below the portrait.
Acquisition
1940.22
Made/Created
1899
Harper & Brothers
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1940.22.1
Admiral George Dewey
Name/Title
Admiral George Dewey
Lexicon
Description
Small, white bust of Admiral Dewey. The bust sits on a round, ogee pedestal. Dewey wears a double-breasted coat with a fall collar and epaulets, each with two anchors, and is shown facing slightly upwards. He has a handlebar mustache, his wavy hair is parted down the center. Mold seams are visible at the center back to the proper left of the buttons on the front.
Acquisition
1969.28
Relationships
Spanish-American War
Event
Dewey, George (1837-1917)
Person or Organization
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Artwork Details
Marble
Dewey, George (1837-1917)
Dimensions
Overall
Entry/Object ID
1969.28.32
Admiral George Dewey
Name/Title
Admiral George Dewey
Lexicon
Description
Silver-painted portrait bust of Admiral George Dewey. He has a large mustache, and his hair is parted in the center. He is wearing a double-breasted military coat with rectangular epaulets. The round base is molded with a flying eagle and architectural decorative elements.
Acquisition
1969.28
Relationships
Spanish-American War
Event
Dewey, George (1837-1917)
Person or Organization
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Artwork Details
Dewey, George (1837-1917)
Dimensions
Overall
Entry/Object ID
1969.28.23
Bottle
Name/Title
Bottle
Lexicon
Description
Cylindrical stoneware bottle impressed with the letter D just above the shoulder. The sides of the bottle are straight, and the neck tapers to a thick rim. The inside of the bottle is glazed with a dark brown glaze.
Acquisition
2004.37
Relationships
Dewey, George (1837-1917)
Person or Organization
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Entry/Object ID
2004.37.4
Context
Found on the site of George Dewey's home as the house was being torn down.
Bunting
Name/Title
Bunting
Lexicon
Description
Long red-white-and-blue cotton bunting printed with a repeated design of a man with a large mustache in a military uniform within a laurel wreath. The portrait is labeled, "ADMIRAL DEWEY", and the wreath is flanked by a United States flag (left) and US Navy flag (right). The entire image is labeled, "THE HERO OF MANILA". In total, the bunting spans over four feet long.
Acquisition
1954.15
Relationships
Dewey Day
Event
Dewey, George (1837-1917)
Person or Organization
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
1898
Dimensions
Materials
Fabric
Entry/Object ID
1954.15.4
Context
Produced to celebrate Dewey Day, a holiday welcoming George Dewey back to Montpelier, Vermont
Candy Dish
Name/Title
Candy Dish
Lexicon
Description
Oval, milk glass candy dish. The body of the dish is molded into a brick pattern with a Greek key design around the upper edge. The lid is molded into the shape of a man's bust on two crossed flag. The man is shown with short hair and a large mustache.
Acquisition
1955.11
Relationships
Spanish-American War
Event
Dewey, George (1837-1917)
Person or Organization
Made/Created
20th Century
Dimensions
Lid
Materials
Glass
Entry/Object ID
1955.11.78a-b
Context
Souvenir candy dish showing Admiral George Dewey of Montpelier, Vermont
Commemorative Button
Name/Title
Commemorative Button
Lexicon
Description
White metal button printed with an image of Admiral Dewey in front of a blue-striped flag with two stars. The words, "MANILA APR. 30, 1898 DEWEY THE AVENGER." ring the edge.
Acquisition
1954.15
Relationships
Spanish-American War, Dewey Day
Dewey, George (1837-1917), Dewey, Charles (1826-1905)
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1954.15.2n
Context
Admiral George Dewey, of Montpelier, Vermont, was a celebrated war hero during the Spanish-American War. This was owned by his brother, Charles Dewey.
Commemorative Medal
Name/Title
Commemorative Medal
Lexicon
Description
Commemorative medal consisting of a bar and hanging medallion. The bar is molded with the word, "SOUVENIR". A round medallion with two protruding flags connects to the bar with two small metal rings. The center of the medallion is molded with the face of Admiral George Dewey surrounded by the inscription, "THE NATIONS HERO ADMIRAL GEO. DEWEY". The two flags, a United States flag and a blue flag with white stars, are enameled. The back of the medallion is engraved with the image of a ship labeled, "OLYMPIA".
Acquisition
2003.15
Relationships
Dewey Day
Event
Dewey, George (1837-1917)
Person or Organization
Made/Created
1900
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal
Entry/Object ID
2003.15.10
Context
Made to commemorate Admiral George Dewey of Montpelier, Vermont
Commemorative Medal
Name/Title
Commemorative Medal
Lexicon
Description
Commemorative medal consisting of a bar, ribbon, and medallion. The bar is gold and shaped like a rectangle. The ribbon is striped red, white, and blue, and there is an eye ring looped through the bottom. From the eye ring hangs a ceramic medallion printed with a border of flags and a photographic portrait of Admiral Dewey. The back is printed with a colored illustration of a war ship with the label, "ADML DEWEY'S FLAGSHIP U.S. CRUISER OLYMPIA".
Acquisition
1954.15
Relationships
Spanish-American War, Dewey Day
Dewey, George (1837-1917), Dewey, Charles (1826-1905)
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1954.15.2l
Context
Admiral George Dewey, of Montpelier, Vermont, was a celebrated war hero during the Spanish-American War. This was owned by his brother, Charles Dewey.
Commemorative Medal
Name/Title
Commemorative Medal
Lexicon
Description
Commemorative medal consisting of a bar, a ribbon, and a medallion. The bar is copper and is molded with the word, "WELCOME". The grosgrain ribbon is striped yellow (center) and blue (edges). The medallion hangs from an eye rings looped through the ribbon and has a copper laurel wreath frame around a gold token. The token shows the bust of Admiral Dewey with the label, "ADMIRAL GEO. W. DEWEY / HERO OF MANILA". The back of the token shows a war ship with the label, "DEWEY'S FLAG-SHIP OLYMPIA 5,800 TONS".
Acquisition
1953.24
Relationships
Spanish-American War, Dewey Day
Dewey, George (1837-1917)
Person or Organization
Made/Created
1899
Schwaab S. & S. Co.
Materials
Copper, Gold, Silk
Entry/Object ID
1953.24.10
Context
This is one of the many commemorative coins and badges produced for celebrations of Admiral George Dewey, a native son of Vermont, who became an American hero after he destroyed the Spanish fleet at Manila Bay during the Spanish American War.
Commemorative Medal
Name/Title
Commemorative Medal
Lexicon
Description
Commemorative medal consisting of a bar in the shape of a warship and a round medallion. The front of medallion has a bust of a man and the inscription, "ADMIRAL GEO. W. DEWEY". The back of the medallion shows a warship with two chimneys and two masts and has the inscription, "DEWEY'S FLAG-SHIP OLYMPIA 5,800 TONS".
Acquisition
1960.81
Relationships
Spanish-American War, Dewey Day
Dewey, George (1837-1917)
Person or Organization
Made/Created
circa 1900
Materials
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1960.81.3w
Context
Shows Admiral George Dewey of Montpelier, Vermont
Commemorative Medal
Name/Title
Commemorative Medal
Lexicon
Description
Commemorative medal consisting of a bar in the shape of a warship and a round medallion. The front of medallion has a bust of a man and the inscription, "ADMIRAL GEO. W. DEWEY". The back of the medallion shows a warship with two chimneys and two masts and has the inscription, "DEWEY'S FLAG-SHIP OLYMPIA 5,800 TONS".
Acquisition
1960.81
Relationships
Spanish-American War, Dewey Day
Dewey, George (1837-1917)
Person or Organization
Materials
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1960.81.3e
Context
Shows Admiral George Dewey of Montpelier, Vermont
Commemorative Medal
Name/Title
Commemorative Medal
Lexicon
Description
Commemorative medal consisting of a a bar, a ribbon, and a medallion. The bar has decorative scrollwork and the inscription, "SOUVENIR". The ribbon is red with blue and white striped borders. From an eye ring at the bottom of the ribbon hangs a round gold medal with the inscription, "ALTERA MERCES / ADMIRAL DEWEY RECEPTION COMMITTEE WASHINGTON OCTOBER MDCCCXCIX". The other side of the medal has a bust portrait of Admiral George Dewey.
Acquisition
1954.15
Relationships
Spanish-American War, Dewey Day
Dewey, George (1837-1917), Dewey, Charles (1826-1905)
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1954.15.2p
Context
Admiral George Dewey, of Montpelier, Vermont, was a celebrated war hero during the Spanish-American War. This was owned by his brother, Charles Dewey.
Commemorative Medal
Name/Title
Commemorative Medal
Lexicon
Description
Bronze-colored token, with the image of Admiral George Dewey on one side. On the reverse, is the message "Wash clothes with Kirkman's Borax Soap, Best of All, 1899." The token has a hole drilled through it.
Acquisition
1963.47
Relationships
Dewey Day, Spanish-American War
Dewey, George (1837-1917)
Person or Organization
Made/Created
1899
The Whitehead & Hoag Co.
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Copper
Entry/Object ID
1963.47.2
Context
Produced for Dewey Day in 1899
Commemorative Medal
Name/Title
Commemorative Medal
Lexicon
Description
Bronze commemorative medal showing a bust portrait of George Dewey with the words, "ADMIRAL, U.S.A. GEO. DEWEY" on one side and a winged allegorical figure of Victory flanked by winged putti on the reverse. The figures are surrounded by the words, "VICTORY.MANILA MAY 1ST 1898".
Acquisition
1963.47
Relationships
Dewey Day, Spanish-American War
Dewey, George (1837-1917)
Person or Organization
Made/Created
1898-1899
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Bronze
Entry/Object ID
1963.47.6
Context
This medal commemorates the victory of the U.S. Asiatic Squadron under the command of commodore George Dewey in the Battle of Manila Bay during the Spanish-American War of 1898.
Commemorative Medal
Name/Title
Commemorative Medal
Lexicon
Description
Commemorative medal showing a bust of a man and the inscription, "ADMIRAL GEO. W. DEWEY" on the obverse. The reverse shows a warship with two chimneys and two masts and has the inscription, "DEWEY'S FLAG-SHIP OLYMPIA".
Acquisition
1990.5
Relationships
Dewey Day, Spanish-American War
Dewey, George (1837-1917)
Person or Organization
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1990.5.1
Context
Shows Admiral George Dewey of Montpelier, Vermont
Commemorative Medal
Name/Title
Commemorative Medal
Lexicon
Description
Commemorative medal showing the bust of a man on the obverse and a war ship on the reverse. The obverse bears the inscription, "ADMIRAL DEWEY HERO OF MANILA", around the edge. The reverse bears the inscription, "REMEMBER THE MAINE" around the edge.
Acquisition
1990.5
Relationships
Dewey Day, Spanish-American War
Dewey, George (1837-1917)
Person or Organization
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Bronze
Entry/Object ID
1990.5.2
Context
Shows Admiral George Dewey of Montpelier, Vermont
Commemorative Medal
Name/Title
Commemorative Medal
Lexicon
Description
Large commemorative metal consisting of a bar, a ribbon, and a medallion. The bar is shaped like a banner and left unengraved. The grosgrain ribbon is striped red, white, and blue. The medallion is in the shape of a bust of Admiral Dewey within a laurel wreath with a spread eagle at the bottom.
Acquisition
1954.15
Relationships
Spanish-American War, Dewey Day
Dewey, George (1837-1917), Dewey, Charles (1826-1905)
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1954.15.2c
Context
Admiral George Dewey, of Montpelier, Vermont, was a celebrated war hero during the Spanish-American War. This was owned by his brother, Charles Dewey.
Commemorative Medal
Name/Title
Commemorative Medal
Lexicon
Description
Parts of a commemorative medal, consisting of a gold-plated pin in the shape of Admiral Dewey's bust, a ribbon woven to look like a United States flag, and a narrow red-white-and-blue ribbon tied into a bow.
Acquisition
1954.15
Relationships
Spanish-American War, Dewey Day
Dewey, George (1837-1917), Dewey, Charles (1826-1905)
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1954.15.2i
Context
Admiral George Dewey, of Montpelier, Vermont, was a celebrated war hero during the Spanish-American War. This was owned by his brother, Charles Dewey.
Commemorative Plate
Name/Title
Commemorative Plate
Lexicon
Description
Commemorative plate printed with a bust portrait of Admiral George Dewey in red. The edges are molded into a swirled pattern and lightly gilded.
Acquisition
1969.28
Relationships
Spanish-American War
Event
Dewey, George (1837-1917)
Person or Organization
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Ceramic
Entry/Object ID
1969.28.36
Commemorative Plate
Name/Title
Commemorative Plate
Lexicon
Description
Decorative milk-glass plate printed with a full-color bust portrait of Admiral George Dewey. He is shown in military clothes with a golden sash and large epaulets. The borders of the plate are molded into an open design of a painted anchor, a ships wheel, and a rope.
Acquisition
1969.28
Relationships
Spanish-American War
Event
Dewey, George (1837-1917)
Person or Organization
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Overall
Entry/Object ID
1969.28.42
Commemorative Plate
Name/Title
Commemorative Plate
Lexicon
Description
Square, decorative plate printed with a full-color portrait of Admiral George Dewey. He is shown in a blue, double-breasted military coat with rectangular epaulets. Each corner of the plate is printed with a blue-linework design of United States flags crossed behind a ship's wheel.
Acquisition
1969.28
Relationships
Spanish-American War
Event
Dewey, George (1837-1917)
Person or Organization
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Ceramic
Entry/Object ID
1969.28.43
Commemorative Plate
Name/Title
Commemorative Plate
Lexicon
Description
Decorative plate printed in the center for a full-color bust portrait of Admiral George Dewey. The border of the plate is blue with ornate gilded decoration.
Acquisition
1969.28
Relationships
Spanish-American War
Event
Dewey, George (1837-1917)
Person or Organization
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Ceramic
Entry/Object ID
1969.28.47
Commemorative Plate
Name/Title
Commemorative Plate
Lexicon
Description
Decorative plate printed in the center for a full-color bust portrait of Admiral George Dewey. The border of the plate is blue with ornate gilded decoration.
Acquisition
1969.28
Relationships
Spanish-American War
Event
Dewey, George (1837-1917)
Person or Organization
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Ceramic
Entry/Object ID
1969.28.46
Commemorative Plate
Name/Title
Commemorative Plate
Lexicon
Description
Milk glass plate printed with a bust portrait of Admiral George Dewey surrounded by stars. The edge of the plate is molded into an open design of trifoils.
Acquisition
1969.28
Relationships
Spanish-American War
Event
Dewey, George (1837-1917)
Person or Organization
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Glass
Entry/Object ID
1969.28.45
Commemorative Plate
Name/Title
Commemorative Plate
Lexicon
Description
Blue-and-white transfer-printed plate printed with a bust portrait of Admiral George Dewey at the center. He is surrounded by a decorative floral border with the inscription, "MANILA MAY 1893". The edge is printed with a border of repeating laurel wreaths, cannons, and waves. Inside each wreath is a flag bearing the name of a ship in Dewey's fleet.
Acquisition
1969.28
Relationships
Spanish-American War
Event
Dewey, George (1837-1917)
Person or Organization
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Ceramic
Entry/Object ID
1969.28.48
Commemorative Plate
Name/Title
Commemorative Plate
Lexicon
Description
Blue-and-white transfer printed commemorative plate with rope molding around the edge. The plate is printed with a bust portrait of Admiral George Dewey and a war ship. The inscription, "YOU MAY FIRE GRIDLEY WHEN READY" spans the center of the plate on a banner. The rim of the plate is printed with the dates of each of Dewey's promotions.
Acquisition
2008.36
Relationships
Spanish-American War
Event
Dewey, George (1837-1917)
Person or Organization
Made/Created
Higgins & Seiter
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Porcelain
Entry/Object ID
2008.36.4
Commemorative Ribbon
Name/Title
Commemorative Ribbon
Lexicon
Description
Commemorative ribbon pin consisting of three ribbons and button. The satin-woven ribbons are red, white, and blue. There are formed into three rosettes or cockades, and three tails hang below. At the center of the three rosettes is a round ceramic button printed with an image of a man with a large mustache (Admiral Dewey) and surrounded in gold tinsel trim.
Acquisition
1960.81
Relationships
Spanish-American War, Dewey Day
Dewey, George (1837-1917)
Person or Organization
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
1899
Materials
Silk, Ceramic
Entry/Object ID
1960.81.1h
Context
Made for Dewey Day, a large celebration in Montpelier, Vermont, welcoming war hero Admiral George Dewey, home from the Spanish-American War.
Commemorative Ribbon
Name/Title
Commemorative Ribbon
Lexicon
Description
Commemorative ribbon consisting of a rosette with a three-ribbon tail. The rosette has pink, white, and blue plastic petals, held together by a metal button printed with a bust portrait of Admiral George Dewey and the words, "ADMIRAL GEORGE DEWEY HERO OF MANILLA." Three silk ribbons, red, white, and blue, hang from the rosette.
Acquisition
1954.15
Relationships
Spanish-American War, Dewey Day
Dewey, George (1837-1917), Dewey, Charles (1826-1905)
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1954.15.2m
Context
Admiral George Dewey, of Montpelier, Vermont, was a celebrated war hero during the Spanish-American War. This was owned by his brother, Charles Dewey.
Cream Pitcher
Name/Title
Cream Pitcher
Lexicon
Description
Small ceramic pitcher printed with a bust portrait of Admiral George Dewey on the left, crossed flags in the center, and a two-masted ship on the right. The spout is molded into the shape of an eagle, the details of which are highlighted with gilding. The handle is molded into the shape of a rope.
Acquisition
1969.28
Relationships
Spanish-American War
Event
Dewey, George (1837-1917)
Person or Organization
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
1899
Cook Pottery Company
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Ceramic
Entry/Object ID
1969.28.29
Cup Plate
Name/Title
Cup Plate
Lexicon
Description
Tin cup plate printed with a portrait bust of Admiral George Dewey in the center. The check is gold-toned and printed with the inscription, "MANILA MAY 1ST 1893. ADMIRAL GEORGE DEWEY, U.S.N." The rim is printed as a United States flag.
Acquisition
1969.28
Relationships
Spanish-American War
Event
Dewey, George (1837-1917)
Person or Organization
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Tin
Entry/Object ID
1969.28.56
Cup Plate
Name/Title
Cup Plate
Lexicon
Description
White ceramic cup plate printed with a bust portrait of Admiral George Dewey. Beneath the portrait is the stamped inscription, "COMPLIMENTS OF H. N. GARDNER / 5 & 10c STORE."
Acquisition
1969.28
Relationships
Spanish-American War
Event
Dewey, George (1837-1917), H. N. Gardner
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Ceramic
Entry/Object ID
1969.28.50
Decorative Plaque
Name/Title
Decorative Plaque
Lexicon
Description
Round ceramic decorative plaque showing a man with a large mustache in blue military clothing. He is shown wearing a coat with two rectangular epaulets and a double breasted front closure. The label "Dewey" is written in script at the bottom right. The plaque is set into a metal frame molded into a braided pattern.
Acquisition
1963.14
Relationships
Spanish-American War
Event
Dewey, George (1837-1917)
Person or Organization
Made/Created
1898-1932
W. Guerin
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Porcelain, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1963.14
Context
Shows Admiral George Dewey of Montpelier, Vermont
Dr. Julius Yemans Dewey
Interpretative Labels
Dr. Julius Yemans Dewey Unknown Montpelier, VT Oil on canvas Gift of Emily Shipman Howland Gay, #A-576 Dr. Julius Dewey (1801-1877) practiced medicine in Montpelier, Vermont until the 1840s when he founded the National Life insurance company. What started out as a one-man operation soon turned into a major, national corporation still in operation today. His son, Admiral George Dewey, went on to fame in the Spanish American War. Susan Dewey was Dr. Dewey's third wife.
Name/Title
Dr. Julius Yemans Dewey
Type of Painting
Description
Oval portrait showing a man wearing a black three-piece suit, a white, pleated-front shirt with a high collar, and black bow tie. His grey hair is swept back and he has long, white sideburns. His right hand rests on the handle of a cane.
Acquisition
1989.23
Relationships
Dewey, Susan Elizabeth Griggs (1816-1886)
Person or Organization
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Context
Dr. Dewey was the founder of National Life insurance company and the father of Spanish-American War hero Admiral George Dewey.
Lexicon
Artwork Details
Oil
Dewey, Julius Yemans (1801-1877)
Portrait
Made/Created
circa 1860
Entry/Object ID
1989.23.2
Web Links and URLs
Epaulets
Name/Title
Epaulets
Lexicon
Description
Gold epaulets. The epaulets have thick, gold fringe made of coiled wire. The top is decorated with applied silver embroidery in the shape of 4 5-pointed stars. The reverse is lined with velvet.
Acquisition
1963.69
Relationships
Spanish-American War
Event
Dewey, George (1837-1917)
Person or Organization
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
1898
Ackerman
Materials
Gold, Silk, Silver
Entry/Object ID
1963.69.1e
Context
Worn by Admiral George Dewey of Montpelier, Vermont
Web Links and URLs
Fan
Name/Title
Fan
Description
White silk folding with white sticks. The leaf is painted with white flowers.
Acquisition
1954.1
Relationships
Dewey, George (1837-1917)
Person or Organization
Dimensions
Materials
Cloth, Wood
Entry/Object ID
1954.1.15
Context
Purchased in Asia by George Dewey as a souvenir for one of his family members
Fan
Name/Title
Fan
Description
Silk folding fan with black sticks decorated in gold. The leave is painted with naturalistic pansies and irises.
Acquisition
1954.1
Relationships
Dewey, George (1837-1917)
Person or Organization
Dimensions
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Entry/Object ID
1954.1.16
Context
Purchased in Asia by George Dewey as a souvenir for one of his family members
Fan
Name/Title
Fan
Description
Large white silk folding fan with white sticks. The leaf is painted with a bouquet of pink roses.
Acquisition
1954.1
Relationships
Dewey, George (1837-1917)
Person or Organization
Dimensions
Materials
Ivory
Entry/Object ID
1954.1.17
Context
Purchased in Asia by George Dewey as a souvenir for one of his family members
Fan
Name/Title
Fan
Description
Black folding fan with silk leaf and wide sticks.
Acquisition
1954.1
Relationships
Dewey, George (1837-1917)
Person or Organization
Dimensions
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Entry/Object ID
1954.1.14
Context
Purchased in Asia by George Dewey as a souvenir for one of his family members
Fan
Name/Title
Fan
Description
Paper folding fan painted with a scenic design featuring a pagoda arch with several robed figures walking through it. The sticks are painted with a floral design, and there is a white tassel hanging from the hinge.
Acquisition
1954.1
Relationships
Dewey, George (1837-1917)
Person or Organization
Made/Created
1903
Dimensions
Materials
Paper
Entry/Object ID
1954.1.11
Context
Purchased in Asia by George Dewey as a souvenir for one of his family members
Fan
Name/Title
Fan
Description
Paper folding fan painted in silver and light purple in a floral design. The decoratively shaped sticks are painted white with a silver design.
Acquisition
1954.1
Relationships
Dewey, George (1837-1917)
Person or Organization
Dimensions
Materials
Wood, Paper
Entry/Object ID
1954.1.10
Context
Purchased in Asia by George Dewey as a souvenir for one of his family members
Fan
Name/Title
Fan
Description
Paper folding fan with brisé sticks. The paper is painted with a Spanish bullfighting scene.
Acquisition
1954.1
Dimensions
Materials
Fabric
Entry/Object ID
1954.1.13
Context
Purchased in Asia by George Dewey as a souvenir for one of his family members
Fan
Name/Title
Fan
Description
Small folding fan, hinged in middle so that it could be carried easily. The black sticks have a floral design. The paper top is black edged, having floral design on one side, larger flowers on the other. There is a white tassel attached to handle.
Acquisition
1954.1
Relationships
Dewey, George (1837-1917)
Person or Organization
Dimensions
Materials
Paper
Entry/Object ID
1954.1.8
Context
Purchased in Asia by George Dewey as a souvenir for one of his family members
Handkerchief
Name/Title
Handkerchief
Lexicon
Description
Handkerchief featuring a half-inch decorative border of red-and-white stripes. In the corners are blue squares with 25 stars each. Positioned at the center of the kerchief is a bust portrait of Admiral George Dewey, encircled by a wreath and flanked by draped flags below. Above this central image, there is an illustration of an eagle holding a banner that reads, "OUR GEORGE / HE'S ALL RIGHT." Below the portrait is the inscription, "Rear Admiral George Dewey, U.S.N / The Hero of the Manila Fight."
Acquisition
1976.19
Relationships
Spanish-American War, Dewey Day
Dewey, George (1837-1917)
Person or Organization
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Overall
Entry/Object ID
1976.19.5
Hat
Name/Title
Hat
Lexicon
Description
Bicorn military uniform hat made of black beaver fur. The edge is trimmed with a wide gold ribbon with 2 copper-colored stripes. The brim is raised to stick on the crown at the front and back, leaving the sides low. There is a large gold tassel on either side, sitting on the brim. On the front, there is a wide strap made from the gold ribbon holding a black silk rosette with a brass button.
Acquisition
1963.69
Relationships
Spanish-American War
Event
Dewey, George (1837-1917)
Person or Organization
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
1898
Ackerman
Materials
Fur, Wool, Gold, Silk, Brass
Entry/Object ID
1963.69.1d
Context
Worn by Admiral George Dewey of Montpelier, Vermont
Web Links and URLs
Membership Badge
Name/Title
Membership Badge
Lexicon
Description
Gold membership medal consisting of a bar and medallion. The bar is decorated with scrollwork and has the inscription, "MT. ZION COMMANDERY K.T. MONTPELIER VT." and the date 1898. The medallion hangs from the bar by two short chains and is in the shape of a shield. It is molded with a scene of a house and the inscription, "27TH TRIENNIAL CONCLAVE" at the top and "ADMIRAL DEWEY'S BIRTHPLACE" at the bottom.
Acquisition
1954.15
Relationships
Spanish-American War, Dewey Day
Dewey, George (1837-1917), Dewey, Charles (1826-1905), Knights Templar
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
1898
C. G. Baxmar
Materials
Gold
Entry/Object ID
1954.15.2d
Context
Admiral George Dewey, of Montpelier, Vermont, was a celebrated war hero during the Spanish-American War. This was owned by his brother, Charles Dewey, to commemorate his attendance to a meeting of the Knights Templar.
Paperweight
Name/Title
Paperweight
Lexicon
Description
Oval, clear glass paperweight with a base image of a bust portrait of Admiral George Dewey. The portrait is within a laurel wreath topped by a flying eagle and flanked by United States flags.
Acquisition
1969.28
Relationships
Spanish-American War
Event
Dewey, George (1837-1917)
Person or Organization
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Glass
Entry/Object ID
1969.28.52
Paperweight
Name/Title
Paperweight
Lexicon
Description
Green-glazed ceramic paperweight molded with a portrait bust of Admiral George Dewey. The bust is within a laurel wreath with the inscription, "MANILA".
Acquisition
1969.28
Relationships
Spanish-American War
Event
Dewey, George (1837-1917)
Person or Organization
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Ceramic
Entry/Object ID
1969.28.51
Pillow Cover
Name/Title
Pillow Cover
Lexicon
Description
Pillow cover made of blue silk fabric with four appliqued 5-pointed stars. One end is looped with twisted silk rope.
Acquisition
1927.11
Relationships
Spanish-American War
Event
Dewey, George (1837-1917)
Person or Organization
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Entry/Object ID
1927.11
Context
Made from Admiral George Dewey's flag
Pin
Name/Title
Pin
Lexicon
Description
Gold-toned stamped metal pin in the shape of a bust of Admiral George Dewey. There is a long stick pin attached to the back, extending downward.
Acquisition
1954.15
Relationships
Spanish-American War, Dewey Day
Dewey, George (1837-1917), Dewey, Charles (1826-1905)
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1954.15.2o
Context
Admiral George Dewey, of Montpelier, Vermont, was a celebrated war hero during the Spanish-American War. This was owned by his brother, Charles Dewey.
Pin
Name/Title
Pin
Lexicon
Description
Gold stickpin topped with a spread eagle and with a small round medallion. The front of the medallion is molded with a bust of Admiral Dewey with the label, "ADMIRAL DEWEY". The back of the medallion shows a warship with the label, "FLAG SHIP OLYMPIA".
Acquisition
1954.15
Relationships
Spanish-American War, Dewey Day
Dewey, George (1837-1917), Dewey, Charles (1826-1905)
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1954.15.2j
Context
Admiral George Dewey, of Montpelier, Vermont, was a celebrated war hero during the Spanish-American War. This was owned by his brother, Charles Dewey.
Pin
Name/Title
Pin
Lexicon
Description
Gold stickpin topped with a blue-enameled flag with four white stars and the word "DEWEY". A long pin extends downward from the back.
Acquisition
1954.15
Relationships
Spanish-American War, Dewey Day
Dewey, George (1837-1917), Dewey, Charles (1826-1905)
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1954.15.2e
Context
Admiral George Dewey, of Montpelier, Vermont, was a celebrated war hero during the Spanish-American War. This was owned by his brother, Charles Dewey.
Pin
Name/Title
Pin
Lexicon
Description
Stamped metal pin in the shape of a bust of Admiral George Dewey with two painted flags and the inscription "DEWEY". There is a long stick pin attached to the back, extending downward.
Acquisition
1954.15
Relationships
Spanish-American War, Dewey Day
Dewey, George (1837-1917), Dewey, Charles (1826-1905)
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1954.15.2b
Context
Admiral George Dewey, of Montpelier, Vermont, was a celebrated war hero during the Spanish-American War. This was owned by his brother, Charles Dewey.
Pin
Name/Title
Pin
Description
Gold-painted, ceramic stick pin of Admiral George Dewey, a famous naval hero who was born in Montpelier.
Acquisition
1967.48
Relationships
Dewey Day
Event
Dewey, George (1837-1917)
Person or Organization
Entry/Object ID
1967.48
Context
From Encyclopedia Britannica, "George Dewey was born on December 26, 1837 in Montpelier, Vermont. Upon his graduation from the Naval Academy in 1857, he was commissioned as a lieutenant in 1861. During the Civil War he served with Admiral Farragut during the Battle of New Orleans and as part of the Atlantic blockade. From 1871 until 1896, Dewey held a variety of positions in the Navy. In 1897 he was named commander of the Asiatic Squadron, thanks to the help of strong political allies, including Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Theodore Roosevelt.

Roosevelt's help was also essential in supplying Dewey with guns, ammunition, and other needed supplies so that his fleet would be prepared if war broke out with Spain. An aggressive commander, Dewey ignored China's neutrality and took on coal for his fleet at Mirs Bay. He was forced to leave Hong Kong on April 25, but not before the U.S.S. Baltimore had arrived from Honolulu with needed ammunition.

Thus prepared for battle, Dewey launched his attack, through mined waters and firing shore batteries, on Admiral Patricio Montojo's slow, outmoded, under-supplied Spanish squadron at Cavite in Manila Bay. On May 1, he engaged the Spanish forces and demolished them, inflicting very heavy casualties. His troops occupied the bay and Manila itself alone until General Wesley Merritt's soldiers arrived in August.

News of the victory in the Battle of Manila Bay reached President McKinley on May 7 and soon Dewey became a national hero.
Pitcher
Name/Title
Pitcher
Lexicon
Description
Souvenir pitcher showing a transfer-printed image of a house. The upper portion of the pitcher is molded with a repeated pattern of oak or acanthus leaves, painted in a gradient from black to brown to cream. The handle is molded with dots and painted with the same gradient. The body is printed with a oval containing a scene of a house with the label "ADMIRAL DEWEY'S BIRTHPLACE . MONTPELIER, VT."
Acquisition
1969.28
Relationships
Spanish-American War
Event
Dewey, George (1837-1917)
Person or Organization
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Hampshire Pottery
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Ceramic
Entry/Object ID
1969.28.27
Context
Shows the birthplace of Admiral George Dewey, Montpelier, Vermon
Pitcher
Name/Title
Pitcher
Lexicon
Description
Pressed glass pitcher molded with a bust portrait of Admiral George Dewey and military imagery. It is molded to have a rough ground. The top is bordered with rope and the bottom is molded with stacks of cannonballs. The military imagery includes cannons, crossed swords, flags, and ships.
Acquisition
1969.28
Relationships
Spanish-American War
Event
Dewey, George (1837-1917)
Person or Organization
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Glass
Entry/Object ID
1969.28.25
Pitcher
Name/Title
Pitcher
Lexicon
Description
Pressed glass pitcher molded with a bust portrait of Admiral George Dewey and military imagery. It is molded to have a rough ground. The top is bordered with rope and the bottom is molded with stacks of cannonballs. The military imagery includes cannons, crossed swords, flags, and ships.
Acquisition
1980.14
Relationships
Spanish-American War
Event
Dewey, George (1837-1917)
Person or Organization
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Glass
Entry/Object ID
1980.14.1a
Plaster Fragment
Name/Title
Plaster Fragment
Lexicon
Description
Corner piece of decorative plaster molding. The plaster is reinforced with jute.
Acquisition
1954.15
Relationships
Spanish-American War
Event
Dewey, George (1837-1917)
Person or Organization
Made/Created
circa 1900
Materials
Plaster
Entry/Object ID
1954.15.7
Context
Taken from a triumphal arch erected in honor of Admiral George Dewey's return from the Philippines.
Political Button
Name/Title
Political Button
Lexicon
Description
Cream-colored metal button with the blue inscription, "REMEMBER THE MAINE DEWEY? WELL WE GUESS WE DO"
Acquisition
1954.15
Relationships
Spanish-American War, Dewey Day
Dewey, George (1837-1917), Dewey, Charles (1826-1905)
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Materials
Metal
Entry/Object ID
1954.15.2g
Context
Admiral George Dewey, of Montpelier, Vermont, was a celebrated war hero during the Spanish-American War. This was owned by his brother, Charles Dewey.
Relic, Historic
Name/Title
Relic, Historic
Lexicon
Description
Wood fragment from the birthplace home of Admiral George Dewey - A stamp on one side with the etching of the home and "This is wood taken from the house in which Admiral Dewey was born" The other side has paint on it, pale mustard color, crackled with age but only a few chips.
Acquisition
1980.25
Relationships
Dewey, George (1837-1917)
Person or Organization
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1980.25
Saucer
Name/Title
Saucer
Lexicon
Description
Souvenir saucer printed with a bust portrait of Admiral George Dewey. The saucer is in the shape of a flower, and the edges are accented with gilding, transferred in a small dotted pattern.
Acquisition
1969.28
Relationships
Spanish-American War
Event
Dewey, George (1837-1917)
Person or Organization
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Ceramic
Entry/Object ID
1969.28.34
Saucer
Name/Title
Saucer
Lexicon
Description
Pressed clear glass saucer etched with a photographic bust portrait of Admiral George Dewey in front of a waving United States flag. Above the flag is a small pennant with the inscription "Victory". The bottom of the portrait is labeled, "ADMIRAL GEORGE DEWEY, U.S.N." and the whole printed areas is framed by a rope tied into a bow on the bottom. The edge of the saucer is molded into a an open, lacy design.
Acquisition
1969.28
Relationships
Spanish-American War
Event
Dewey, George (1837-1917)
Person or Organization
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Glass
Entry/Object ID
1969.28.38
Saucer
Name/Title
Saucer
Lexicon
Description
Pressed clear glass saucer etched with a photographic bust portrait of Admiral George Dewey in front of a waving United States flag. Above the flag is a small pennant with the inscription "Victory". The bottom of the portrait is labeled, "ADMIRAL GEORGE DEWEY, U.S.N." and the whole printed areas is framed by a rope tied into a bow on the bottom. The edge of the saucer is molded into a an open, lacy design.
Acquisition
1969.28
Relationships
Spanish-American War
Event
Dewey, George (1837-1917)
Person or Organization
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Glass
Entry/Object ID
1969.28.41
Soap
Name/Title
Soap
Lexicon
Description
Souvenir bar of soap molded as a bust of a man with short hair and a large mustache (Admiral George Dewey). It is accompanied by a retail box printed on the lid with a blue flag and the words, ""OUR HERO" TOILET SOAP / MANHATTAN SOAP CO."
Acquisition
1974.16
Relationships
Dewey Day, Spanish-American War
Dewey, George (1837-1917)
Person or Organization
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
1899
Manhattan Soap Company
Dimensions
Overall (soap)
Materials
Soap, Cardboard
Entry/Object ID
1974.16
Context
Given as a gift to Lena Scribner by Fred Hall of South Cabot, Vermont, as a souvenir of their celebration of Dewey Day in Montpelier, Vermont, in 1899.
Stein
Name/Title
Stein
Lexicon
Description
Large stein with metal cover. The body of the stein is molded and painted with a bust portrait of Admiral George Dewey in a military coat. The portrait is within a circle and ringed with the inscription, "THE HERO OF MANILA ADMIRAL GEORGE DEWEY, U.S.N." Dewey is painted in shades of grey. The rest of the stein is molded with abstract florals, painted blue, pink, and red. The cover is heavily molded with floral decorations.
Acquisition
1969.28
Relationships
Spanish-American War
Event
Dewey, George (1837-1917)
Person or Organization
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Ceramic, Pewter
Entry/Object ID
1969.28.22
Susan Elizabeth Griggs Dewey
Interpretative Labels
Susan Elizabeth Griggs Dewey Unknown Montpelier, VT Oil on canvas Gift of Emily Shipman Howland Gay, #A-577 Dr. Julius Dewey (1801-1877) practiced medicine in Montpelier, Vermont until the 1840s when he founded the National Life insurance company. What started out as a one-man operation soon turned into a major, national corporation still in operation today. His son, Admiral George Dewey, went on to fame in the Spanish American War. Susan Dewey was Dr. Dewey's third wife.
Name/Title
Susan Elizabeth Griggs Dewey
Type of Painting
Lexicon
Description
Oval portrait of a woman seating wearing a blue gown with a pink central bodice and black, fur shawl. Her dark hair is curled close to her head and held in a chin-length style and she has a small smile. Her dress is embellished with self-fabric ruffles along the center edges. She is draping her right arm on a white marble table and loosely clasping her hands in front of her.
Acquisition
1989.23
Relationships
Dewey, Julius Yemans (1801-1877)
Person or Organization
Artwork Details
Oil
Dewey, Susan Elizabeth Griggs (1816-1886)
Made/Created
circa 1860
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1989.23.3
Context
Susan Dewey lived in Montpelier and was the mother of Spanish-American War hero Admiral George Dewey.
Sword Belt
Name/Title
Sword Belt
Lexicon
Description
Black sword belt with 3 gold stripes along its length. The belt has an additional strap, and there is a large brass buckle at the center front.
Acquisition
1963.69
Relationships
Spanish-American War
Event
Dewey, George (1837-1917)
Person or Organization
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
1898
Materials
Brass, Cotton
Entry/Object ID
1963.69.1f
Context
Worn by Admiral George Dewey of Montpelier, Vermont
Web Links and URLs
The Battle of Manila
Name/Title
The Battle of Manila
Lexicon
Description
Large print showing a naval battle. It shows several large ships on the left, each with two large chimneys and two masts. There are several ships on the right in the process of being exploded. There are people and debris floating in the water in the center foreground. There is a small bust portrait of George Dewey in the upper right corner. The print is framed in a large, ornate fram with rococo style swirls.
Acquisition
1956.3
Relationships
Spanish-American War
Event
Dewey, George (1837-1917)
Person or Organization
Artwork Details
Dewey, George (1837-1917)
Made/Created
G. Hobbs & Son
Dimensions
Entry/Object ID
1956.3.1
Trinket Box
Name/Title
Trinket Box
Lexicon
Description
Small oval trinket box with lid. The box is lined with green-and-white marbled paper. The top of the lid is inset with a disk showing a red-and-white house with the label (ADMIRAL DEWEY'S BIRTHPLACE, MONTPELIER, VT." (now detached).
Acquisition
1959.58
Relationships
Dewey, George (1837-1917)
Person or Organization
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
1898-1900
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Celluloid, Metal
Entry/Object ID
1959.58.5a-c
Context
Shows the family home of Admiral George Dewey in Montpelier, Vermont
Tumbler
Name/Title
Tumbler
Lexicon
Description
Pressed glass tumbler heavily molded with imagery of Admiral George Dewey and militaria. The glass is molded to have a rough ground, bordered on the top by a rope and the bottom by repeated stacks of cannonballs. One side shows a bust portrait of Dewey within a laurel wreath topped with a flying eagle. The other side shows crossed flags over a cannon.
Acquisition
1969.28
Relationships
Spanish-American War
Event
Dewey, George (1837-1917)
Person or Organization
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Glass
Entry/Object ID
1969.28.14
Tumbler
Name/Title
Tumbler
Lexicon
Description
Pressed glass tumbler heavily molded with imagery of Admiral George Dewey and militaria. The glass is molded to have a rough ground, bordered on the top by a rope and the bottom by repeated stacks of cannonballs. One side shows a bust portrait of Dewey within a laurel wreath topped with a flying eagle. The other side shows crossed flags over a cannon.
Acquisition
1969.28
Relationships
Spanish-American War
Event
Dewey, George (1837-1917)
Person or Organization
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
20th Century
Materials
Glass
Entry/Object ID
1969.28.2
Tumbler
Name/Title
Tumbler
Lexicon
Description
Pressed glass tumbler heavily molded with imagery of Admiral George Dewey and militaria. The glass is molded to have a rough ground, bordered on the top by a rope and the bottom by repeated stacks of cannonballs. One side shows a bust portrait of Dewey within a laurel wreath topped with a flying eagle. The other side shows crossed flags over a cannon.
Acquisition
1969.28
Relationships
Spanish-American War
Event
Dewey, George (1837-1917)
Person or Organization
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
20th Century
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Glass
Entry/Object ID
1969.28.1
Tumbler
Name/Title
Tumbler
Lexicon
Description
Pressed glass tumbler heavily molded with imagery of Admiral George Dewey and militaria. The glass is molded to have a rough ground, bordered on the top by a rope and the bottom by repeated stacks of cannonballs. One side shows a bust portrait of Dewey within a laurel wreath topped with a flying eagle. The other side shows crossed flags over a cannon.
Acquisition
1969.28
Relationships
Spanish-American War
Event
Dewey, George (1837-1917)
Person or Organization
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
20th Century
Dimensions
Overall
Entry/Object ID
1969.28.7
Tumbler
Name/Title
Tumbler
Lexicon
Description
Pressed glass tumbler heavily molded with imagery of Admiral George Dewey and militaria. The glass is molded to have a rough ground, bordered on the top by a rope and the bottom by repeated stacks of cannonballs. One side shows a bust portrait of Dewey within a laurel wreath topped with a flying eagle. The other side shows crossed flags over a cannon.
Acquisition
1969.28
Relationships
Spanish-American War
Event
Dewey, George (1837-1917)
Person or Organization
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
20th Century
Dimensions
Overall
Entry/Object ID
1969.28.10
Tumbler
Name/Title
Tumbler
Lexicon
Description
Pressed glass tumbler heavily molded with imagery of Admiral George Dewey and militaria. The glass is molded to have a rough ground, bordered on the top by a rope and the bottom by repeated stacks of cannonballs. One side shows a bust portrait of Dewey within a laurel wreath topped with a flying eagle. The other side shows crossed flags over a cannon. Between the two is a molding of a two-masted ship.
Acquisition
1969.28
Relationships
Spanish-American War
Event
Dewey, George (1837-1917)
Person or Organization
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Glass
Entry/Object ID
1969.28.15
Tumbler
Name/Title
Tumbler
Lexicon
Description
Glass tumbler etched with a bust portrait of Admiral George Dewey within a laurel wreath. The wreath is topped with a flying eagle and flanked by United States flags and Puerto Rican flags. The bottom of the wreath is labeled, "ADMIRAL GEORGE DEWEY THE HERO OF MANILA".
Acquisition
1969.28
Relationships
Spanish-American War
Event
Dewey, George (1837-1917)
Person or Organization
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Glass
Entry/Object ID
1969.28.4
Tumbler
Name/Title
Tumbler
Lexicon
Description
Glass tumbler etched with a bust portrait of Admiral George Dewey within a laurel wreath. The wreath is topped with a flying eagle and flanked by United States flags and Puerto Rican flags. The bottom of the wreath is labeled, "ADMIRAL GEORGE DEWEY THE HERO OF MANILA".
Acquisition
1969.28
Relationships
Spanish-American War
Event
Dewey, George (1837-1917)
Person or Organization
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Glass
Entry/Object ID
1969.28.19
Tumbler
Name/Title
Tumbler
Lexicon
Description
Glass tumbler etched with a bust portrait of Admiral George Dewey over a waving United States flag. A small pennant with the inscription, "VICTORY", flies above the US flag. The portrait is framed within a loop of rope, and the inscription "ADMIRAL GEORGE DEWEY U.S.N." rings the bottom edge.
Acquisition
1969.28
Relationships
Spanish-American War
Event
Dewey, George (1837-1917)
Person or Organization
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Glass
Entry/Object ID
1969.28.20
Tumbler
Name/Title
Tumbler
Lexicon
Description
Glass tumbler etched with a bust portrait of Admiral George Dewey within a laurel wreath drawn in a copperplate style. The bottom of the wreath is labeled, "ADMIRAL GEORGE DEWEY, U.S.N." The rim of the glass is gilded.
Acquisition
1969.28
Relationships
Spanish-American War
Event
Dewey, George (1837-1917)
Person or Organization
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Glass, Gold
Entry/Object ID
1969.28.8
Tumbler
Name/Title
Tumbler
Lexicon
Description
Glass tumbler etched with a bust portrait of Admiral George Dewey within a laurel wreath drawn in a copperplate style. The bottom of the wreath is labeled, "ADMIRAL GEORGE DEWEY, U.S.N." The rim of the glass is gilded.
Acquisition
1969.28
Relationships
Spanish-American War
Event
Dewey, George (1837-1917)
Person or Organization
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Glass, Gold
Entry/Object ID
1969.28.9
Tumbler
Name/Title
Tumbler
Lexicon
Description
Glass tumbler printed with a white wrap showing a photographic bust portrait of Admiral George Dewey within a laurel wreath. The wreath is topped with a flying eagle and flanked by United States flags and Puerto Rican flags. The bottom is labeled, "REAR ADMIRAL GEO. DEWEY U.S. NAVY. THE HERO OF MANILA".
Acquisition
1969.28
Relationships
Spanish-American War
Event
Dewey, George (1837-1917)
Person or Organization
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Glass
Entry/Object ID
1969.28.3
Tumbler
Name/Title
Tumbler
Lexicon
Description
Pressed glass tumbler heavily molded with imagery of Admiral George Dewey and militaria. The glass is molded to have a rough ground, bordered on the top by a rope and the bottom by repeated stacks of cannonballs. One side shows a bust portrait of Dewey within a laurel wreath topped with a flying eagle. The other side shows crossed flags over a cannon.
Acquisition
1980.14
Relationships
Spanish-American War
Event
Dewey, George (1837-1917)
Person or Organization
Dimensions
Overall
Materials
Glass
Entry/Object ID
1980.14.1b

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