Made in Vermont: Highlighting the Rich and Complex History of the Vermont Marble Company through 3D Imaging

Summary

This is an abstract from the "Capturing and Sharing Vermont’s Past: 3D Imaging as a Tool for Undergraduate Research and Community Engagement" session, at the 89th annual meeting of the Society for American Archaeology.

Vermont has a rich and deep historical connection to the marble industry of the 19th and 20th centuries. Virtually synonymous with this legacy is the Vermont Marble Company (VMC), headquartered in Proctor Vermont. As one of the largest producers of marble in the world, VMC marble was used in constructing the United States Supreme Court building in Washington, DC, and master sculptors and quarry workers from around the world moved to Vermont to work for the company. In this poster we share the use of 3D imaging by the Vermont State University-Castleton Innovation lab to help bring the history of the VMC to life. A variety of significant artifacts and items representing the history of the company have been scanned, including the tools and models used by artisan carvers, as well as the billy clubs used by strikers and strike breakers during periods of labor unrest. Through the use of 3D imaging technology, the detailed history of the Vermont Marble Company can be better preserved and shared with the general public, allowing for a broader visibility and a renewed appreciation for the rich and complex history of the marble industry in Vermont.

This Resource is Part of the Following Collections

• Capturing and Sharing Vermont’s Past: 3D Imaging as a Tool for Undergraduate Research and Community Engagement   •
• Society for American Archaeology 89th Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA (2024)

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Abstract Id(s): 39979.0