Object ID |
1967.001.0001 |
Object Name |
Vase |
Description |
A Putty Vase, a type of handcraft done by Pioneers. Putty was moulded over a form, in this case a glass vase and trinkets pressed into the damp putty for decoration. Trinkets are shells, small glass bottle, marbles, buckle, etc. etc. A few trinkets are missing The putty was moulded over two circular handles that meet at the top. The vase is approx. 10" high. The putty vase was made by Mr. J. A. W. Dyer, pioneer resident of Ashland. Her husband, Mr. Dyer, was a confederate veteran, member of the Presbyterian church, and carried the mail from Ashland to Lexington for many years, in a small horse drawn vehicle which had no top. Judge Shattuck remembers that Mr. Dyer often dosed while riding but the horse traveled on, stopping at each mail box enroute. Mr. Dyer also carried groceries from the store to the rural inhabitants when an order had been place for him. Another accomodating rural mail carrier. Mr. dyer gave the vase to Hatta McNickle (Mrs. George). Mr. McNickle gave it to Judge Shattuck who
gave itd to the Clark County Historical Society. |
Cataloged by |
Hughes Milton |
Catalog date |
03/15/2006 |
Sub-category |
Household Accessory |
Home location |
Bld1-B-62-Case |
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