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MONUMENTAL
MASS MARKETING

How Vermont Marble Company
Standardized Memorials in Early 20th Century America

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HISTORICAL BACKGROUND

The United States changed rapidly in the late 19th and early 20th century due to technological advancements, industrial commercialization, and the growth of urban centers. 

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The Vermont Marble Company was the largest producer of marble products in the United States and sold their memorials across the country. 

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VISUAL GLOSSARY

The Vermont Marble Company sold hundreds of different memorial designs, including many different forms, motifs, inscriptions, and symbols.

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THE BRANCH OFFICES

The Vermont Marble Company sold different collections of memorials in cities across the country including Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago, St. Louis, and San Francisco.

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LESSON PLANS

Lesson plans and worksheets guide use of this website to teach students about social, political, cultural, and economic development of the United States in the early 20th century.

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