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Preferred Citation

William and Mary napkin holder, Special Collections Research Center, William and Mary Libraries.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Marjorie A. Biddle

Processing Information

The collection received item level processing. This finding aid may be updated to reflect new descriptions and acquisitions to the collection.

Content Description

Contains one vintage wooden napkin holder. The napkin portrays a painted image of a Native American and the name of the college on its front side. On its back, the napkin holder lists the founding dates of Jamestown, Virginia; Yorktown, Virginia; and the Virginia colony.

Arrangement

The collection is arranged by item.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• College life
• Indians as mascots
• Indians of North America
• Indians of North America--Virginia
• Painting
• Wood-engraving