Ceramic ashtray cast in the shape of a pug face. Tan background with black muzzle, ears, and around the eyes. Brown eyes. Ashtray measures 6 in (width) x 5.25in. (length) x .813 in (height). Transferred from William D. Eppes Papers (Mss. 94 E7). Located in Dec Object S2, SS1, Box 13. Mss 1997.29.A01

One decorative silver colored metal dinner bell with black wood handle. The handle depicts a black female. Doll's head is wood painted black with white eyes and red lips. She has a red fabric head wrap with a calico red floral dress and white apron that flows over the bell. She is holding a handwritten tag which reads "From Williamsburg". Good condition. 4.25 in. x 3.5 in. Located in Dec Obj S2 SS3. Mss 2009.453.

One two-branched pewter candelabrum. 4.5x6x3 inches. Good condition. Image available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/2968988057/. Transferred from Box 19 of the Jerdone Family Papers. Located in Dec Obj S2, SS1, Box 3. Mss 39.1J47.A08

Copper lustre candlestick. Swirling, vegetal decorations. Shaft leans to one side. Design and execution by J. Palin Thorley. Mate to Item 1997.2413b, PT 341 in Box 5. PT 136. Dimensions: 6 1/2" high x 3 3/8" square base x 1 3/16" diameter shaft x 2 3/8" diameter top end. Image available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/12225883176. Located in T&E S6 SS3, Box 3. Mss 1997.24.13a

Tan, unglazed (bisque) candlestick having a slight tilt. PT 341. Dimensions: 6 11/16" high x 3 1/2" square base x 2 1/2" round top. Condition excellent except for tilt. A mate to PT 136 (1997.24.13a) - Copper Lustre Candlestick housed in Box 3. Image available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/13131014334. Located in T&E S6 SS3, Box 5. Mss 1997.24.13b

Pair of brass lamp finials which belonged to J. Palin Thorley. One finial contains a screw. Finials measure 2.25 in. (height) x .5 in. (length) x .5 in. (width). Items are in good condition with light discoloration and scratches on the surface. Gift of John Austin. Mss1996.62.A02

One tin matchbox. Outside of box is painted dark green with Millington's name engraved on the top. 1.75x2.75x.5 inches. Fair condition; paint has rubbed off much of the case, metal is scratched. Transferred from the Millington Trunk in the John Millington Papers. Located in T&E S6 SS4, Box 2. Mss 65 M59.A02.2

One mourning locket, sent to a member of the Jerdone family after the deaths of the two sisters. It was later owned by Mrs. Francis Jerdone 3rd. 3.25x2.5 inches. Good condition. Engraved with "How lov'd, How valued once avails thee not,"-- "Mary Jerdone died March 12th 1821," -- "Sarah Jerdone died October 23rd, 1818". Quote is from a common epitaph. Related locket case: Mss. 39.1J47.A06.f. Image available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/2969830016/. Transferred from Box 18 of the Jerdone Family Papers. Located in Dec Obj S2, SS1, Box 1. Mss 39.1J47.A06.e

A copper or brass book-like charm which opens to show a fold-out series of photographs of various buildings in and around Vichy, France. Designs are stamped on the front and back. The front shows a floral design with a banner on which are the words "Album Souvenir". The design on the back surrounds a flat, oblong area for engraving. The piece is in good condition except for the fact that the pictures have come loose. However, they are held securely inside the charm. It measures 1.10 in. x 0.70 in. x 0.20 inches with a clasp on one short end and a ring for mounting on the opposite end. Images available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/6960972816/ and http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/6960972876/. Transferred from Box 6 of the Clara L. Lawrence Papers (Mss 2009.299). Located in Dec Obj S2 SS1. Mss 2009.299.08

A copper or brass alloy heart shaped pendant with a ring link mounted at the top. The back is flat and plain. The front bears a white heart shaped enameled area which shows a green shamrock or four leafed clover in the center and the words "Andenken von Reinland" in black placed above the leaf and along the curved edge of the enameled area. The piece is constructed such that there are three, thin, flat metal heart shaped pedal-like parts which pivot outward from within the main body of the pendant. With these parts are fully extended and arranged in a radial fashon the entire piece then forms a larger shamrock shape. Each of the fold-out parts has a heart shaped enamel area similar to that on the front of the main body of the item. From front to back the enameled illustrations are: a castle by a lake or river(? Rein) with a bridge in the distance labeled "Remagen"; next what appears to be a monument labeled "Koblenz", and finally, a windmill perhaps labeled "Andernach". The pivot point at the bottom of the heart has a green inlay of glass or stone. The closed object measures 1.10 in. x o.75 in. x 0.30 in. overall, not counting the 0.30 in. diameter ring link. Open diameter is 1.65 in. Images available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/7107042205/ and http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/7107043477/. Transferred from Box 6 of the Clara L. Lawrence Papers (Mss 2009.299). Located in Dec Obj S2 SS1. Mss 2009.299.09

One silk crepe bow. It is a pale pink color with braided fringe design. The bow belonged to Lilly Robinson Jerdone, who wore it during her early married life to John Jerdone. It is 7inchesx4 inches. The bow is in fair condition with some discoloration and staining. Image available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/2948887347/. Transferred from Box 18 of the Jerdone Family Papers. Located in Textiles S1, SS3, Box 5. Mss. 39.1J47.A06d

One pink embroidered ribbon with the initials "JWR" in blue and embroidered flowers. The initials are for John W. Rodeffer. The ribbon is made out of cotton with silk embroidery. It was attached to a letter dated March 8, 1896. It is 10.5inx2.75in. Ribbon is in good condition with creases from being folded. Transferred from Box 1, Folder 2 of the John W. Rodeffer Papers. Image available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/4100891273/. Located in Textiles S1, SS3, Box 5. Mss 2008.124

One grey decorative wig that was used in the work "Playing Paradis" by Claudia Stevens, a musician/actor, playwright and composer. The wig has curls and is made of modacrylic fiber. The wig is approximately 11in. in diameter. The wig is in fair condition. Transferred from the Claudia Stevens Papers. Located in Textiles S1, SS3. Mss 2009.601.A14

One cockade badge, worn during the Civil War in support of the secession of Virginia from the Union. Many people wore cockades,  ribbon badges typically worn on one's hat, in support of secession.  This cockade is a double rosette of blue silk fastened with a golden button.  It is 3-inch diameter and in good condition; a few frayed ends and minimal staining. Button features the Virginia seal and motto "Sic Semper Tyrannis." Image available at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/2968990393/in/set-72157601972522069/. Transferred from Box 2, Folder 8 of the Civil War Collection. Located in Textiles S1, SS1, Box 3. Mss. 39.1C76.A01

One thin, cylindrical shaped metal pin. 0.25x2inches.  Fair condition; appears to be missing pieces, pin is slightly warped. Image available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/2969829374/. Transferred from box 18 of the Jerdone Family Papers. Located in Dec Obj S2, SS1, Box 1. Mss. 39.1J47.A06.b

One man's white linen collar with bordered edges on three sides with a small gusset on the fourth side.  Also has a narrow hem on the fourth side.  One buttonhole on each side of narrow end.  Name "Hope" is embroidered in back-stitch on the right side of gusset. It  is 15inx6.75in. The collar is in good condition with discoloration and folds. Image available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/4390913646. Transferred from Box 8 of  the James Barron Hope Collection. Located in Textiles S1, SS3, Box 11. Mss 65H77.A19

2-lined pockets with extra tape. Pockets are natural color and brown printed cotton dimity. Pockets were tied around the waist with linen tape. Worn over the shift and stays and under the gown or petticoat. Pockets were accessible through openings in the petticoat or gown. They are 17inx12in. The pockets are in good condition with fading and worn tape. Image available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/4390913552/. Transferred from Box 21, Folder 40 of the Skipwith Family Papers. Located in Textiles S1, SS3, Box 11. Mss 65SK3.A1

One woman's collar.  Collar is made of cotton and was originally a cream color.  Collar also has faggoting done around the hem on three sides. It is 1.25inx13in. The collar is in good condition with fading. Image available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/4390914126. Transferred from Box 17 of  the William B. Taliaferro Papers. Located in Textiles S1, SS3, Box 13. Mss 65T15.A12.4

One lace accessory used for clothing that was possibly a head piece.  The piece is hand worked and made with cotton lace eyelets in the middle with lace edging on the outside. It is 4inx4.5in. The lace accessory is good condition with some fading. Image available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/4390144877. Transferred from Box 20 of  the William B. Taliaferro Papers. Located in Textiles S2, SS3, Box 13. Mss 65T15.A44.2

One white woman's collar.  Collar is made of linen with a tatted lace edging.  Collar also has embroidery around the edge hem.  It is 2.25inx14in. The collar is in good condition with creases and fading. Image available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/4390914090. Transferred from Box 20 of the William B. Taliaferro Papers. Located in Textiles S2, SS3, Box 13. Mss 65T15.A44.3

One white coarse linen cuff with embroidery. Embroidery design is around the edges and there is also two embroidered flowers. Cuff has one button hole and one pearl button. It is 2inx9in. Cuff is in good condition with small brown stains. Image available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/4390914070. Transferred from Box 20 of the William B. Taliaferro Papers. Located in Textiles S1, SS3, Box 13. Mss 65T15.A44.4

One black pretied bow tie.  Bow tie is made of silk with a white cotton lining on the inside and has metal clips to fasten around together.  The bow tie is 15in (length) from one clip to another. It is in good condition with some fading. Image available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/4128296163/. Transferred from Box 1 of the Galt Family Papers III (Mss. 78 G73). Located in Textiles S1, SS3, Box 5.  Mss 78G73.A25

This pair of cufflinks is a set of the originial cufflinks distributed by Bill Clinton after his first Inauguration in January of 1993. The cufflinks come in a dark blue box featuring the seal of the President of the United States as well as a copy of Bill Clinton's signature, both printed in gold. The cufflinks themselves are set on a blue card within. The cufflinks are gold with the Seal of the President under a layer of acrylic. The reverse of both cufflinks has an engraved copy of Bill Clinton's signature. Gift of Chris Vinyard; extensive coin collection recieved at the same time in 1996 was added to Vinyard Coin Collection (Mss 1996-57.A, Mss 1998-50.A; Located in T&E S6 SS2, Box 1). Located in Dec Obj S2 SS2, Box 2. Mss 1996.57.B1

One blue cufflink which belonged to J. Palin Thorley. The metal is brass and the word "swank" is inscribed on the back. Cufflink is 1.125 in. (width) x .5 in. (length) x .5 in. (height). Piece is in good condition with some brown and green discoloration on the metal. Gift of John Austin. Mss1996.62.A10

This item is an example of a Chatelaine, a piece of functional jewlelry that gained popularity starting in the 18th century. The word Chatelaine was originially used to describe the lady of the castle. These ladies would be dressed in clothing that did not have pockets. In order to carry around any items they may need around the castle the ladies wore metal hooks on their waist from which they suspended things like keys, scissors, and thimbles with small chains. Chatelaines could range from the mundane to the spectacular. Some were encrusted with jewels or filigree. Beginning in the 19th century, the Chatelaine became a popular fashion item due to easy mechanical manufacturing. Both men and women now wore them with an assortment of items from knives to perfume to eyeglasses hanging from them. For women of the time, their crinoline dresses would have helped disguise the bulk of the items, but the weight was considerable. This particular piece is estimated to date to around the 1850s, although no identifying marking could be located on it. The main piece of the Chatelaine is the clip, which is adorned here with a small bird on a tree building a nest. The clip then has five connection points for chains. The five chains on this piece are made with circular links alternated with thicker three banded links. At the end of three of the chains are small hooks, with one additional chain missing its hook. The last chain terminates with a springsteel keyring. The main body of the piece is brass with silver plating, and the whole piece is covered in a pot metal coating. It is thought that this piece may be of German origin; however, Chatelaines were quite popular in Britain during this time period as well, and without the presence of any manufacturing marks, the exact date and origin of this piece are hard to determine. Gift to the College by Miss Addie Blackwell of Fauquier, VA. Images are available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/5766123696/ and https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/5766123814/. Located in Dec Obj S2 SS3. Mss. 2008.332

Decorative pin made form a  silver 1918 two Franc coin bearing the Oscar Roty "La Semeuse" (the sower) design on the face and a floral design on the reverse. Louis-Oscar Roty used Charlotte Ragot as his model for the design which shows a woman walking to the left sowing seed from a basket under her left arm.  A pin and clasp is attached to the back.  The piece is in excellent condition with mild tarnishing. It measures 1.10 in. (diameter) x 0.75 in. (thickness), not counting the clasp which extends a further 0.20 in. Image available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/7107041955/. Transferred from Box 6 of the Clara L. Lawrence Papers (Mss 2009.299). Located in Dec Obj S2 SS1. Mss 2009.299.07

One pair of white nylon gloves made by Crescendoe Caresse. Size 6. Gloves received inside clutch purse (2012.192.01). Transferred from the Caley Family Papers (Mss. Acc. 2012.192). Swem SCRC Purchase. Located in Textiles S1, SS3. Mss 2012.192.02ab

2-white wedding stockings attributed to Jane Barron Hope who wore them when she married Wilton Hope on June 13, 1816. The stockings are made of both silk and cotton. the bottom half including the foot is silk while the top half is cotton. Stockings also have hand-stitched clocks on the ankle. They are 21in (length). The stockings are in fair condition with discoloration and small black stains and tears. Image available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/4390144399/. Transferred from Box 8 of the James Barron Hope Collection. Located in Textiles S1, SS3, Box 11. Mss 65H77.A20

2-pairs of black mourning stockings. Each stocking is silk with a cotton welt and foot. The stockings are printed with, "Lady Nottingham Ringless First Quality." Each pair also has a price tag from Nachman's in Newport News, Va. They are 28in (length). The stockings are in excellent condition. Image available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/4679704854. Transferred from Box 5 of the Hall Family Papers. Located in Textiles S1, SS3, Box 14. Mss 90H14.A15ab

One woman's white lace cap. Cap has net embroidered eyelet lace with applied net trimming. Cap also has two short lappets. It is 7inx10in. The cap is in fair condition with discoloration, small stains and tears. Image available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/4390144435.Transferred from Box 8 of the James Barron Hope Collection. Located in Textiles S1,SS3, Box 12. Mss 65H77.A18

One tan and violet straw hat with a violet ribbon on the front that was worn by Felice Bauer in the work "Felice to Franz" by Claudia Stevens, a musician/actor, playwright and composer. The hat is approximately 16inx17in. The hat is in fair condition with a few strands coming out of the hat. Transferred from the Claudia Stevens Papers. Located in Textiles S1 SS3. Mss 2009.601.A01

One green wool hat that was used in the work "Playing Paradis" by Claudia Stevens, a musician/actor, playwright and composer. The hat is approximately 10.5inx 8.5in. and is in good condition. Transferred from the Claudia Stevens Papers. Located in Textiles S1 SS3. Mss 2009.601.A13

One white hand stitched girl's day dress with embroidery on the neckline and the ends of the sleeves. Day dress is made of cotton. Was worn by Eliza Mayo Jerdone. It is 36in (length). The dress is in fair condition. It has large stains on the front and back, and a tear along the seam in the front. Image available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/4081189732/. Transferred from Box 17 of the Jerdone Family Papers Collection,. Located in Textiles S1 SS3, Box 9. Mss 39.1J47.A13

One white hand stitched girl's day dress with embroidery on the neckline and the ends of the sleeves. Day dress is made of cotton. Was worn by Eliza Mayo Jerdone. It is 36in (length). The dress is in good condition with small stains. Image available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/4081189738/. Transferred from Box 17 of theJerdone Family Papers Collection. Located in Textiles S1,SS3, Box 9. Mss 39.1J47.A14

One off-white day skirt.  Made of silk crepe with a cotton waistband.  Embroidered crewel work is hand done with manufactured buttons.  Skirt is 39in (length). It is in fair condition and is heavily stained with some small holes. Image available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/4081189750/in/set-72157601972522069/. Transferred from Box 20 of the William B. Taliaferreo Papers Collection. Located in Textiles S1 SS3, Box 8. Mss 65T15.A49

One pair of black mesh fabric (also called sheer or "ninon") pants with elastic waist band that was used in the work "Playing Paradis" by Claudia Stevens, a musician/actor, playwright and composer. The pants are approximately 24in x 36in. and are in good condition. Transferred from the Claudia Stevens Papers. Located in Textiles S1, SS3. Mss 2009.601.A18

One pink silk shawl that was used in the work "Playing Paradis" by Claudia Stevens, a musician/actor, playwright and composer. The edges of the scarf have strings of fabric attached to them. The scarf is approximately 38in x 38in and is in fair condition. Transferred from the Claudia Stevens Papers. Mss 2009.601.A17

One black nylon shawl that was used in the work "In the Puppeteer's Wake" by Claudia Stevens, a musician/actor, playwright and composer. The shawl is approximately 42in x 22in and is in fair condition.Transferred from the Claudia Stevens Papers. Located in Textiles S2, SS3. Mss 2009.601.A19

One white masonic apron made of lambskin and cotton. The apron has blank spaces on one side for "Name, Initiated, Passed, Raised, Lodge." It is 18.75inx24in. The apron is in good condition with creases and small stains on one side. Transferred from Box 1, Folder 4 of the Galt Papers Collection. Image available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/4080486561 and http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/4080486569. Located in Textiles S1, SS5, Box 1. Mss 78 G73.A01

One pair of dual spectacles with clear lenses and blue lenses. Early version of sunglasses. Good condition. 5in (width). From the Millington Trunk in the John Millington Papers. Located in Dec Obj S2, SS1, Box 9. Mss 65M59.A02.6

One pair of pince nez style of eye glasses. Poor condition with a broken lense. 4in (width). From Box 7, Folder 2 of the Tyler Family Papers Group H. Located in Dec Obj S2, SS1, Box 9. Mss 65T97GrH.A02

One white handkerchief made from fine linen.  Made with narrow hemming around all four sides.  Hand embroidering in one corner is an "S" with a wreath design surrounding the letter.  It is 11.5inx11.5in.  The handkerchief is in fair condition with creases and stains. Image available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/4390144775. Transferred from Box 19 of the William B. Taliaferro Papers. Located in Textiles S1, SS3, Box 12. Mss 65T15.A40.1

2-mourning handkerchiefs made from fine linen with black lace edging around the hem.  There is narrow hemming around all four sides.  There is also a stylized "T" hand embroidered in one corner. They are 14.5inx14.5in. The handkerchiefs are in fair condition with creases and many brown stains. Image available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/4390914008. Transferred from Box 17 of the William B. Taliaferro Papers. Located in Textiles S1, SS3, Box 12. Mss 65T15.A12.2ab

One folding pocket knife with a wooden handle and a metal ring attached to the handle. Also has a small engraving on the blade. Good condition. 4in. handle and 3in. blade. Images available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/4080486577/ and https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/4080497027/. Located in Dec Obj S2, SS4, Box 9. Mss 1973.206.A01

Top and bottom partial plates of teeth owned by J. Palin Thorley. Top plate measures 3 in. (width) x 2.5 in. (length) x .625 in. (height). Bottom plate measures 2.5 in. (width) x 1.5 in. (length) x .5 in. (height). Plates are in good condition with some discoloration along the gum lines. Gift of John Austin. Mss1996.62.A13

One brown coin purse. The coin purse is made of leather and has a metal frame. One side of the purse had been repaired by hand with black thread. There are no identifying marks visible to aid in the determination of the manufacturer. The purse was donated along with 48 coins of various dates and one Civil War Army Corps of Engineers button. The coin purse is in poor condition. The brown leather comprising the purse is badly worn and in many cases torn. The metal frame of the purse is rusted on the interior and severely tarnished and oxidized on the exterior. Gift of Robert Nelson Howard. Image available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/5446122428/. Located in Textiles S1, SS1, Box 3. Mss 1926.072.A17

One small coin purse. Outer covering is mother of pearl with metal frame and clasp, interior is canvas. 2x3x1 inches. Good condition; small piece of metal decoration missing, slight chip and cracking of the mother of pearl on the back side. "Souvenir" is engraved on metal piece in front, interior canvas is rose colored. Images available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/2929692262/ and http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/2929692390/. From Box 18 of the Jerdone Family Papers. Located in Dec Obj S2, SS1, Box 1. Mss. 39.1J47.A02

One leather basket, used by Eliza Mays Jerdone to carry keys during the days of slavery and later through her life. Lined with leather, and has a leather strap for a handle, fastened with metal on both sides. 4x9x3 inches. Fair condition; strap is broken, lining is partially missing and cracked, leather is worn with a white residue on the outside. Image available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/2929693122/. Transferred from Box 18 of the Jerdone Family Papers. Located in Dec Obj S2, SS1, Box 2. Mss. 39.1J47.A05

One velvet jewelry box, given either to Eliza Mays Jerdone or Leicha A. Jerdone by their father, John Jerdone in childhood. Exterior of the box is covered with velvet and fastened with silver-colored metal clasps. Interior is lined with fabric, possibly silk. 4.75x7.5x2.5 inches. Fair condition; velvet on exterior is worn, especially on corners, interior lining is worn and frayed. Velvet is a raspberry color, and interior lining is a bright orangy pink. Top of jewelry box features a raised design. Image available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/2929693002/. Transferred from Box 18 of the Jerdone Family Papers. Located in Dec Obj S2, SS1, Box 2. Mss. 39.1J47.A06

One fabric case for a mourning locket (Mss 39.1J47.A06e). It is black with blue border and a roughly embroidered design. Back of case is dark green. There is a loop made from the black fabric at the top of the case. The case was sent to a member of the Jerdone family after the deaths of the two sisters. It was later owned by Mrs. Francis Jerdone 3rd. It is 6inx3.5in. The case is in fair condition; worn with some fraying on the edges. Image available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/2949740936/. Transferred from Box 18 of the Jerdone Family Papers. Located in Textiles S1, SS3, Box 5. Mss 39.1J47.A06f

One dark brown leather wallet with a strap. It is 4.5inx6.5in. The wallet is in fair condition with fading.Transferred from the Upshur Family Papers. Located in Textiles S1,SS3, Box 15. Mss 66Up8.A02

One brown leather wallet with a strap for keeping it closed. It is 3.5inx6.5in. The wallet is in fair condition. Transferred from the Upshur Family Papers. Located in Textiles S2,SS3, Box 15. Mss 66Up8.A03

A wooden manicure set case featuring a miniature of a Victorian woman on the front. The border of the miniature is blue and has flowers on the four corners surrounding the portrait of the Victorian woman. The case has a golden hook and clasp that opens and closes the case. The interior of the case is lined with a purple material and has indentations on the left for manicure equipment. The case measures approximately 5.25in. (length) x 3.5in. (width). It is in fair condition with considerable chipping of the exterior wood and near the clasp and hook on the interior. There are small brown dots all over the miniature portrait on the front as well as a 1.25in. brown stain on the bottom left of the Victorian woman's dress. There is also a 0.25in. brown stain on the bottom left on the white border of the miniature as well as a 0.125in. green discoloration on the rim of the frame holding the miniature portrait of the Victorian woman. There is a 0.5in. brown stain at the bottom right on the white border of the miniature. Last, there is a 0.5in.dark stain on the purple material on the top right side of the interior. Images located at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/13850470983/ and https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/13850442465/. Transferred from Series 2, Box 23, Folder 1 of the Galt Family Papers (1). Mss 78G13.01

Checkbook cover owned by J. Palin Thorley. Cover is blue and black with "J. Palin Thorley" printed in gold text in the bottom right corner. The cover measures .125 in. (height) x 3.375 in. (length) x. 7.25 in. (width). Items are in excellent condition with no visible defects. Gift of John Austin. Mss1996.62.A04a

Checkbook cover owned by J. Palin Thorley. Cover is black with "J. P. Thorley" printed in gold text in the bottom right corner. The cover measures .125 in. (height) x 3.375 in. (length) x 7.375 in. (width). Items are in excellent condition with no visible defects. Gift of John Austin. Mss1996.62.A04b

Black leather wallet with the words "Amity" and "cowhide" printed in gold text inside owned by J. Palin Thorley. Wallet measures 4.125 in. (length) x 3.375 in. (width) x .375 in. (height). Wallet is in fair condition with scratches and wear on the surface and a brown mark on the outer surface. Gift of John Austin. Mss1996.62.A15

Images available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/6960973512/, http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/6960973658/, http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/6960973726/, http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/7107043247/, and http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/7107043365/. Transferred from Box 6 of the Clara L. Lawrence Papers (Mss 2009.299). Located in T&E S6 SS4. Mss 2009.299.13

Transferred from the Wissler-Mayer Family Papers (Mss 2010.223). Located in Dec Obj S2 SS1. Mss 2010.223.02

Transferred from the Wissler-Mayer Family Papers (Mss 2010.223). Located in Dec Obj S2 SS1. Mss 2010.223.03

Transferred from the Wissler Mayer Family Papers (Mss 2010.223). Located in Dec Obj S2 SS1. Mss 2010.223.04

Brown tri-fold wallet. Leather with cotton strap and metal eyelets and buckle. Buckle stamped "PATENTED/JUNE 29, 75.", top flap marked "96".  Belonged to Mary Murphy, a nurse during the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and fire.Fair condition with ripped pocket, chipping leather on exterior. 1 in. (height) x 8.25 in. (length) x 4.25 in. (width). A dentist bill for Murphy dated 2/7/1906 was removed from the wallet and added to the Mary Murphy Papers (Mss. 2012.020). Transferred from Box 1, Folder 1 of the Mary Murphy Papers (Mss. 2012.020). SCRC Purchase. Located in Dec Obj S2 SS1. Mss 2012.020.01

Green leather clutch purse with metal initials "MC" affixed to the outside flap. Presumably belonged to Maybelle Caley. Clutch received with white nylon gloves (2012.192.02ab) inside. Transferred from the Caley Family Papers (Mss  2012.192). Swem SCRC Purchase. Located in Dec Obj S2 SS1. Mss 2012.192.01

Handpainted pin (2012.302.01a) with hexagonal face features images of the Church of Luján and the Virgin of Luján, who is considered the patron saint of Argentina. The Basilica de Luján is a site of annual pilgrimages, with many pilgrims walking approximately 40 miles from Buenos Aires to the city of Luján. Brooch received in an accompanying tan leather pouch (2012.302.01b). Image located at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/13850460153/. SCRC Purchase. Located in Dec Obj S2 SS1. Mss 2012.302.01ab

1-red rectangular purse. The purse has a red leather heart shaped tag on the handle the front of which bears a decorative silver heat and the back of which has "Genuine Leather" printed in gold block letters. The purse features an alligator skin pattern on the outside. There are also decorative silver hearts on the clasp, in the middle of the top flap, and on either side of the handle. There is also a pocket topped with a zipper on the back of the outside of the purse. The inside of the purse has four folding pockets lined with a brown, beige, and black cloth interior. The third pocket can be zipped and features a small mirror and pockets for pens, pencils, and credit cards. The fourth pocket, at the back of the purse, has another smaller pocket topped with a zipper located within it. There are four snap clasps located on the interior of the handle for the purse to which a red, leather strap, found in the third pocket, can be attached. The purse belonged to poet and Writer-in-Residence at the College of William and Mary Reetika Vazirani. The purse measures approximately 9in. (height including handle) x 10.375in. (width) and is in excellent condition. The plastic on the mirror in the third pocket is smudged and peeling off near the right corner. Also, the main clasp on the purse has multiple scratches on it. Gift of Heea Vazirani-Fales and E. Ethelbert Miller. Located in Mss. Plastics/Rubber. Mss. 2014.130.01

1- large parabola shaped purse. The purse is made of red leather and has round silver straps tied in a knot at the bottom. The purse also has four cone shaped "feet" at the bottom of the purse. The front of the purse has a long panel in the middle that features a series of gold and silver sequined circles. The inside of the purse has black cloth lining and four pockets. The front and back pockets are lined with red leather and the pockets at the back of the purse and in the middle are topped with a zipper. The purse belonged to Reetika Vazirani poet and Writer-in-Residence at the College of William and Mary. The purse measures approximately 20.25in. (height including handles) x 15in. (width) and is in good condition. The bottom of the purse is creased in the front. The handles are bent and there are red stains on the front silver strap. Gift of Heea Vazirani-Fales and E. Ethelbert Miller. Located in Mss. Plastics/Rubber. Mss. 2014.130.02

One monocle chain made of  sterling silver. The chain uses a pattern of two large oval links separated by five small circular links. The clasps on the chain are steel. On the longer section of the chain the clasp is a sort of sliding hoop, in which a section of the hoop is slid closed. The other looks like a lobster claw but actually opens and closes like hooked scissors. A 12in. section of the chain extends down to a four inch section separated from it by a triagular link.  A presumed purpose for the chain is for that of a monocle worn around the neck. The four inch section is where the monocle would be attached, giving some room for the wearer to place the monocle at their eye. The chain possibly dates to 1912. The chain is 16 in (length). This piece was donated by Fritz and Hawley, Inc. Opticians New Haven/Bridgeport. CT. Located in Dec Obj S2, SS1, Box 12.

One cigar case, composed of two pieces that fit together. Given to Francis Jerdone III by President Jefferson Davis at Bloomsbury, Orange County, Virginia when Davis and Gen. Robert E. Lee were entertained there during the War of 1861. Top piece measures 2.75x5x.75 inches; bottom piece measures 2.5x5x.5 inches. Fair condition; dirty with burn marks. Image available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/2928829275/.Transferred from Box 18 of Jerdone Papers. Located in Dec Obj S2, SS1, Box 2. Mss. 39.1J47.A03

Cigar Box is actually not the proper term for this item; technically it is considered a quarter box since it is made to hold 250 Cigars, 1/4th of the 1000 a "Box" of Cigars holds. This particular box was manufactured by the Old Virginia Cheroots Company, and is interesting because it includes a dropfront. The dropfront would allow the storeowner to display the cigars in the actual box. This however required that the lid be hinged, as this one is. One can even see the remnants of the ribbon used to hold the lid from falling when opened. Most owners eneded up nailing dropfront boxes to make them more useable, making boxes which retain their original dropfront slightly more rare. The lid of the box shows a pricing of 3 for 5 Cents, and is crossed by an official Tobacco stamp to prove the proper taxes and fees had been paid, The mascot for the company is an elderly black man, and his image takes center space on the lid. Attached to the lid is what appears to be a promotional notice that says six five cent packages of Sweet Caporal Cigarettes are included free. The dropfront of the box warns consumers to beware imitations lacking their trademark and the signature of P. Whitlock. The bottom of the box was burnt with the stamp Factory No 85, 3d Dist. N.V. 250. This box can be seen alongside many other tobacco related items kept in the manuscripts artifacts collection. An image is available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/5766124998/. Located in Dec Obj S2, SS1, Box 6.Mss 2010.094

One green and gold painted tin Tobacco tin. The tin was for Jewel of virginia brand tobacco, manufactured by the Cameron and Cameron company of Richmond, Virginia. The tin is green with gold trim and is hinged at the back. The top of the box displays the words "Jewel of Virgina" in gold. To the right of the words is the seal of the Cameron and Cameron company. The foremost side of the box has a seal to the left which has a laurel wreath surrounding the latin words "Honor, Arbitus, Dignis, Insignis" To the right are the words "Pure Virginia Leaf" and "Mild and Sweet". The right panel of the tin bares the words "Jewel of Virginia" which is partially obscured by what appears to the the origial sealing label. The Left panel of the tin also contains a piece of this sealing label, as well as claiming that the tobacco won "Highest Awards" at the Columbian Exposition in 1893 Chicago. The rear panel contains a warning to people that it is illegal to "use this package for tobacco again". The Bottom of the tin has been punched with a description of the product, "World's Columbian Exposition Chicago Awarded the Highest Prize for Cigarettes, smoking mixtures, and Cut Plug Tobacco to Cameron & Cameron Richmond, Virginia, USA.

One short glass cosmetic jar, part of a six piece toilet set. Glass is frosted with golden accents on the rim and bottom edge. 3 inches tall with 3.5 inch diameter. Good condition. Matching lid is Mss. 39.1 J47.A11.b. Image available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/2969831574/. Transferred from Box 19 of the Jerdone Family Papers. Located in Dec Obj S2, SS1, Box 4.Mss 39.1J47.A11.a

One short glass cosmetic jar lid, part of a six piece toilet set. Glass is frosted with golden accents. 4.5 inches tall with 3.5 inch diameter. Good condition. Matching jar is Mss. 39.1 J47.A11.a. Image available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/2968989021/. Transferred from Box 19 of the Jerdone Family Papers. Located in Dec Obj S2, SS1, Box 4. Mss 39.1J47.A11.b

2-tall glass cosmetic jars, parts of a six piece toilet set. Glass is frosted with golden accents on the rim and outer edges. 6.5 inches tall with 3.5 inch diameter. Good condition. Matching stoppers are Mss. 39.1 J47.A11.d. Image available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/2968988533/. Transferred from Box 19 of the Jerdone Family Papers. Located in Dec Obj S2, SS1, Box 4. Mss 39.1J47.A11.c

2- tall glass cosmetic jar stoppers, parts of a six piece toilet set. Glass is frosted with golden accents on the rim and outer edges. 5 inches tall with 1.25 inch diameter. Good condition. Matching jars are Mss. 39.1 J47.A11.c. Image available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/2968988827/. Transferred from Box 19 of the Jerdone Family Papers.Located in Dec Obj S2, SS1, Box 4. Mss 39.1J47.A11.d

Two shrub glasses, engraved with the monogram GHW. 6x3.5 inches. Good condition. Shrub was served in the 18th century as a party drink. The glasses appear to date from the 19th century. Transferred from Box 19 of the Jerdone Family Papers. Image available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/2969830542/. Located in Dec Obj S2, SS1, Box 3. Mss. 39.1J47.A07

One silver-plated cup with a handle; silver-plated over Britannia metal, a type of pewter. 4x2.75 inches. Good condition. Pictorial design most likely represents a Persian or Turkish landscape. Romantic scenic designs were typical of the time and did not represent an actual subject. Image available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/2969831036/. Transferred from Box 19 of the Jerdone Family Papers. Located in Dec Obj S2, SS1, Box 3. Mss 39.1J47.A09

Pottery mug with silver luster glaze and resist pattern made in Williamsburg, USA, 1950 - 1970 by J. Palin Thorley. Silver lustre over resisted tan ground featuring a grape vine pattern around top 2 1/4" of body. "Palin Thorley Williamsburg, VA" on bottom. See also J. Palin Thorley Papers. PT061. Dimensions: 3 3/8" diameter x 4 1/2" high. The handle is 1/2" wide and extends 1 3/8" from body. Condition excellent. Image available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/13292450515. Located in T&E S6 SS3, Box 6. Mss 1997.24.08

Miniature footed cup with handle. Front features polychrome illustration of the colonial Williamsburg armory in a landscape with trees; underneath is an inscription reading "Old Powder Horn, Williamsburg, VA (Built 1714)". The cup is covered in a deep blue glaze with gold details around the rim, around the illustration, and on the feet. A small angular handle is attached opposite the illustration. Bottom maker's mark reads "Made in Germany for J. B. C. Spencer & Bro, William----g, VA" with an item number "106". Dimensions: 2 3/4" H x 2" diameter, handle is 1 1/2" long and extends 1/2" from cup. Condition is excellent. Images available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/13452373695, https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/13452475233, and https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/13452363195. Located in T&E. Mss 2006.031.01

Transferred from Box 1 of Jamestown (Va.) and English Souvenirs (Mss. Acc. 2006.45) in the Ephemera Collection (Mss. 1.02). Collected by Hope Yellich, Swem Reference Librarian. Mss 2006.045.04

Ceramic demitasse coffee cup, part of an espresso cup and saucer set. White background with multi-colored glazed winged scarab pattern. Black trim ring around top edge, black handle. Bottom has anchor framed by "England Chelson China" beneath which is inscription "w. Savill & Co. Porcelain House 22 Oxford St. W. I." The manufacturer's catalog number is indicated as 3570A. PT162-1,2. Dimensions: Cup 2 3/16"H x 2 1/8" dia. x 2 7/8" W; saucer 3/4" H x 4 1/4" dia. Excellent condition. Images available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/12504871243 and https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/12504868423.Transferred from the J.Palin Thorley Papers (Mss 1996.62). Located in T&E S6 SS3, Box 2. Mss 2006.70.9a,b

Ceramic demitasse saucer, part of an espresso cup and saucer set. White background with multi-colored glazed winged scarab pattern. Black trim ring around top edge. Bottom has anchor framed by "England Chelson China" beneath which is inscription "w. Savill & Co. Porcelain House 22 Oxford St. W. I." The manufacturer's catalog number is indicated as 3570A. PT162-1,2. Dimensions: Cup 2 3/16"H x 2 1/8" dia. x 2 7/8" W; saucer 3/4" H x 4 1/4" dia. Excellent condition. Images available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/12505247114 and https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/12504771265. Transferred from the J.Palin Thorley Papers (Mss 1996.62). Located in T&E S6 SS3, Box 2. Mss 2006.70.9a,b

Ceramic mug with logo of Jamestown Virginia 1607-2007 America's 400th Anniversary includes gold leaf. Transferred from the Jamestown 400th Anniversary Collection. Located in Dec Obj S2 SS1. Mss 2007.034.01

Transferred from the Ivy House Restaurant Records (Mss. 2007.51). Located in T&E. Mss 2007.051.01

A silver cup that has an inscription on the front. The inscription has "THANKS, HOWARD..." in cursive script and "'RAINBOW'/4-71" inscribed in block script. Finally, "l e c" is inscribed on the front in cursive script. The base of the cup has "STIEFF PEWTER" and a shield that has a sword and "A" and "C" within the shield engraved on it . Finally the number "P10-12" is engraved on the base of the cup. The cup measures approximately 4in. (height) and is in fair condition. The outside of the cup is tarnished all over and has white residue on it. There is an approximately 0.5in. rust-colored stain on the back of the cup near the bottom. The inside of the cup is tarnished as well and has dust in it. Transferred from the Howard Scammon Papers. Mss. 2010.154.05

Facsimile of a plate of Martha Washington's china, used officially by the president and Mrs. Washington during his first term of office. Plate is bone china with the initials "MW" in black the center of a gold disk surrounded by green laurels; gold sun-like rays radiate out from this monogram. Underneath it on a pink ribbon is "Decus et tutamen ab illo," Latin for "Honor and Defense come from it." Surrounding the rays are the names of fifteen states linked together in a green and gold chain. A blue snake eating its tail circles the outer edge of the plate. Back contains a maker's mark reading "H&Co. L France" and a sticker stating the object was "Loaned to the Sesquicentennial Exhibition." Dimensions: 1" H x 8 1/2" dia. Excellent condition. Image available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/13452643974.Transferred from Box 3, Folder 4 of the George Washington Papers (Mss. 39.1 W25). Located in T&E. Mss 39.1W25.01

Chinoiserie dinner plate with 6" diameter round off-white central area containing polychrome flowering bonsai-like tree and birds. Image is surrounded by deep blue border area featuring a motif of gold bonsai trees and boats, as well as gold pattern around the shallowly scalloped edge. Anchor and "New Chelsea Staff.s, made in England" with red item number 3527 on back. (PT 122, 2). Excellent condition; back contains a few barely-noticible chips/spots from the mold pouring. Dimensions: 8 11/16" diameter x 7/8" high. Images available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/13452662684 and https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/13452403153. Located in T&E S6 SS3, Box 8. Mss 1997.24.11

Dinner plate with blue laurel English Spring Bouquet pattern. Cream background. Bone china from Taylor Smith & Taylor pottery East Liverpool, Ohio. Design and decoration by J. Palin Thorley. Signed " J. Palin Thorley ." PT835. Dimensions: 9 1/8" Dia. x 3/4" H; Excellent condition. Located in T&E S6 SS3, Box 1. Mss 2006.70.02

Experimental china dinner plate. Bisque and glost fired, then painted with glaze in a pattern of yellow flowers on an off-white base; was never fired for a final time in a decoration-firing kiln, flower decoration powdery and extremely fragile. Only such object in existence. Due to its fragile nature, this plate is not available to researchers. PT 703. Dimensions: 10.1875 in. (diameter) x 1 in. high. Excellent condition. Image available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/13292449645. Located in T&E S6 SS3, Box 7. Mss 2006.70.04

Small dessert plate with large pink flowered pattern on creme background. Purple/gold lustre accents, ring and rim. Imperial Bone China, Charles Allerton, England. PT 833. Dimensions: 6 1/2" Diam. x 5/8" H. Condition Excellent. Images available at www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/12224084765 and www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/12224668196. Transferred from the J. Palin Thorley Papers (Mss. Acc. 1996.62). Located in T&E S6 SS3, Box 1. Mss 2006.70.10

Dinner plate with English Abbey pattern in blue with laurel accents on creme white background. Taylor Smith and Taylor pottery Design and decoration by J. Palin Thorley. Signed "J. Palin Thorley." PT 833. Dimensions: 9 1/8" Diam. x 11/16" H. Condition Excellent. Located in T&E S6 SS3, Box 1. Mss 2006.70.11

A silver plate that features decorative raised patterns on the edges. On the inside of the plate "THE PRESIDENT'S COUNCIL" is imprinted at the top with raised silver letters. Below this, the College seal is imprinted in the plate. At the bottom of the inside of the plate there is a decorative banner imprinted in the plate. The banner has an inscription that reads "Prof. Howard M. Scammon, Jr./Miss Sarah J. Scammon." On the reverse of the plate, at the top, there is a manufacture's mark. The manufacture's name is illegible but location of the manufacturer is legible and and is in Columbia, PA U.S.A. The plate measures approximately 7in. in diameter and is in fair condition. On the front of the plate there is an approximately 0.5in. white substance on the left bottom edge. There is another 0.5in. white substance in the same area near the inside of the plate as well as another 0.25in. spot of the white substance under the left side of the banner at the bottom of the inside of the plate. There is an approximately 1in. white stain at the top right side of the plate in the front. On the edges and crevices on the front of the plate there is a dusty, corrosion-like substance. There are also three rust-colored stains at the top of the plate on the left and right on the raised edges. There are also three rust colored stains on the bottom left edge of the plate on the back. Finally, the back of the plate is tarnished on the top and bottom of the center and has small white stains within the tarnish. There is also tarnish on inside of the crevices of the seal and the letters of "THE PRESIDENT'S COUNCIL." Transferred from the Howard Scammon Papers. Mss. 2010.154.02

A silver plate with a plain raised edge that features an inscription in the center of the front. The inscription reads "CHRISTMAS 1974/ THE GREAT HALL/ HOWARD SCAMMON/ READER." In the center on the back of the plate there is the logo for the Colonial Williamsburg pewter shop. Above the logo "Williamsburg" is inscribed in colonial script. Below "Williamsburg," "STIEFF PEWTER" is inscribed in block print. Below the logo the number "CW7s-16" is inscribed. The plate measures approximately 5.25in. in diameter and is in fair condition. The plate is tarnished all over. In addition, there is what appears to be a light brown wax stain on the bottom right of the front. There is also a considerable amount of brown dust on the center of the front of the plate. There are also three small brown-black spots in the center on the front to the left and a small brown spot on the top of the "9" in "1974." Finally, on the right outer bottom on the back of the plate there is an approximately 3in. scratch. Transferred from the Howard Scammon Papers. Mss. 2010.154.03

2- Victorian-era cutlery including both a knife and a fork. Both the knife and the fork have handles either of bone or ivory. The prongs of the fork and blade of the knife are worn with some patina but very little rust is present. The fork is three pronged, and the knife had a blade which appears wider than a standard dinner knife today.The blade of the knife is stamped with the words [W&G Tarleton Sheffield] as well as the British Imperial crown flanked by the letters V and R [Victoria Regina]. Although the blade is marked, efforts to find any details about the manufacturer have yielded nothing. Cutlery Manufacturing in Sheffield England is rare today and few records exist about the manufacturers who were based in Sheffield during the Victorian era. Images are available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/5766123322/ and https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/5766123554/. Located in T&E S6 SS3, Box 11. Mss 39.1B57A01a-b

Images available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/7107041417/, http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/7107041481/, http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/6960972326/, http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/7107041625/, http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/7107042983/, and http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/7107043119/. Transferred from Box 6 of the Clara L. Lawrence Papers (Mss. 2009.299). Located in T&E S6, SS3. Mss 2009.299.01a-d

One white linen tablecloth. Table cloth is hemstitched and was identified as belonging to the grandmother of Mrs. Lily Robinson Jerdone from Spottsylvania County. A descriptive note by Mrs. Davis is attached. Tablecloth is 4.5ftx5ft. Fair condition with creases, small stains, and small tears and holes. Transferred from Box 17 of the Jerdone Family Papers Collection. Mss 39.1 J47.A15

Pink lustre pottery jug or creamer made in Williamsburg, USA, 1950 - 1970. Designed by J. Palin Thorley. Features an off white ground with pink lustre landscape with a church, trees, fence, and birds. Decorated handle and rim. Bottom: "Pa:T" and "St". Another marking is present (a stamp) but is illegible. See also J. Palin Thorley Papers. PT 054. Dimension: Body - 4" diameter x 4 1/8" high. Overall including handle and spout - 5 1/2" x 4" x 4 1/8" high. Condition: One 3/8" long apparently stable hairline crack in rim at base of spout on clockwise side when viewed from the top. Image available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/13292623823. Located in T&E S6 SS3, Box 6. Mss 1997.24.05

Creamer, "Mount Vernon" pattern. Sears Granitone. Hall China.  Egg shell white with blue and gold patterned band about outer top edge, a single red rose on the inside surface, and gold accent stripes about top rim, handle sides and base. Design by J. Palin Thorley. PT 121. Dimensions: 6" handle to lip inclusive x 3 9/16" wide at top x 3 1/4" high. Images available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/12464455063 and https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/12464451933. Located in T&E S6 SS3, Box 4. Mss 1997.24.10

Dish (saucer) with green frond pattern in crystalline green and black glaze. "JPT" monogram glazed on bottom. Pottery, USA, Williamsburg, 1950 - 1970 J. Palin Thorley. PT 360. Dimensions: 5 5/16" diameter x 1 5/16" deep. Images available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/12225285855/, http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/12225877896, and http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/12225876786. Located in T&E S6 SS3, Box 3. Mss 1997.24.27

Pottery jug ("Thorley Jug") made in Ohio 1940 - 1950 by Hall China Co. - design by Palin Thorley. Small white pitcher-type design with gold lustre snowflake-like decorative band around body ~ 1 1/2" below top rim. Ornate, angular handle. On bottom: "Hall, Made in USA. 1540". See also J. Palin Thorley Papers. PT 807. Condition: excellent. Dimensions: Body only - 5" maximum diameter, 5" high. Body plus handle and spout (overall) - 6 1/2" x 5" x 5 1/2" high. Image available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/13292454165. Located in T&E S6 SS3, Box 6. Mss 1997.24.29

Silver luster ceramic sugar bowl. Silver background with Dogwood flower and leaf pattern in cream color. Silver ring on the interior. Signed "Palin Thorley Williamsburg" in red on the bottom. Part of a sugar bowl and creamer set. Designed and made by J. Palin Thorley. Signed " Palin Thorley Williamsburg, V." PT867-a,b. Dimensions: Bowl 2 3/16"H x 3 3/4" dia. ; creamer 3 3/8" H x 3 15/16" W x 3" dia. Excellent condition. Transferred from the J. Palin Thorley Papers (Mss1996.62.). Image available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/12504885493. Located in T&E S6 SS3, Box 2. Mss 2006.70.8a,b

Silver luster ceramic creamer. Silver background with Dogwood flower and leaf pattern in cream color. Signed "Palin Thorley Williamsburg" on the bottom in red. Part of a sugar bowl and creamer set. Designed and made by J. Palin Thorley. Signed " Palin Thorley Williamsburg, V." PT867-a,b. Dimensions: Bowl 2 3/16"H x 3 3/4" dia. ; creamer 3 3/8" H x 3 15/16" W x 3" dia. Excellent condition. Transferred from the J. Palin Thorley Papers (Mss1996.62.). Images available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/12505229814 and https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/12505223604. Located in T&E S6 SS3, Box 2. Mss 2006.70.8a,b

A silver pitcher that has "HOWARD SCAMMON/ The William and Mary Theatre/ 1948-1976" engraved on the front. "HOWARD SCAMMON" is engraved in block print, while "The William and Mary Theatre" and "1948-1976" is engraved in old English print. The bottom of the pitcher has a logo of the manufacturer and reads "MADE IN ENGLAND" below the logo. The pitcher measures approximately 8in. (height) with the handle measuring approximately 6.25in. The pitcher is in good condition. There are two 0.5in. black marks on the right of the pitcher above the inscription. there are various scratch marks above and to the right of the inscription. There are a series of scratch marks and abrasions in the middle and at the bottom of the pitcher. The pitcher also has some dust and tarnish on the inside of the pitcher. Transferred from the Howard Scammon Papers. Mss 2010.154.07

A silver bowl that has "IN APPRECIATION/ HOWARD M. SCAMMON/FORT EUSTIS ENTERTAINMENT CONTEST 1968" inscribed on the front. "IN APPRECIATION" and "FORT EUSTIS ENTERTAINMENT CONTEST 1968" are engraved in block print, while "HOWARD M. SCAMMON" is engraved in cursive script. There is a blue and white sticker at the bottom of the bowl that reads "PAUL REVERE REPRODUCTION/Oneida Silversmiths." The bowl measures approximately 10in. in diameter and is in poor condition. The bowl is heavily tarnished on the inside and outside. there are various green spots inside the bowl on the bottom and on the lower sides near the bottom. Transferred from the Howard Scammon Papers. Mss 2010.154.08

A silver serving platter that has "Spread Out '66" engraved in cursive script on the back. The platter measures approximately 14.5in. (including handles) in diameter and is in fair condition. There is a considerable amount of dust on the platter and it is severely  tarnished. Transferred from the Howard Scammon Papers. Mss 2010.154.10

One small golden-colored metal thimble. 1 inch height and .75 inch diameter. Fair condition; looks dirty or rusted. Image available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/2949740544/ and https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/2988573915/ Transferred from Box 18 of the Jerdone Family Papers (Mss. 39.1 J47). Located in T&E S6 SS4, Box 2. Mss 39.1J47.A06.a

One miniature sized hook possibly used for sewing or crocheting. Metal shaft and hook with an ivory handle. 2.75x.25 inches.  Good condition. Image available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/2968987015/. Transferred from Box 18 of the Jerdone Family Papers. Located in S6 SS4, Box 2. Mss 39.1 J47.A06.c

World War I military button. Round button depicting the seal of the United States of America on one side and the maker's information on the opposie side, reads "CITY BUTTON WORKS - NEW YORK". Metal (perhaps brass). Good condition. 0.8 in. in diameter. Transferred from the Clarence Carpenter Diaries (Mss. Acc. 2011.604). Swem SCRC Purchase. Located in Dec Obj S2 SS2. Mss 2011.604.01

Note with wash reads, "View on the York River. An original wash drawing by a Federal soldier in 1862." Drawn by W.T. Peters. Transferred from the Jamestown Series of the Virginia Cities Collection. Located in Art S5 SS2. Mss 39.4V82ci.02

Ink Wash Sketch of "Somerset," Home of Henry James Brown on paper mounted on board. Unsigned by the Artist. Image of a house, pathway, and trees. On the back of the board are caculations written in pencil and scribbles also made in pencil. Fair condition, ink faded and many age spots on the face of the drawing. Loss of paper and pigment on the bottom left corner of the drawing. Brown ink spots on the board. Loss at the corners of the board. 8 in. w. x 10 in. l. Transferred from Box 1, Folder 30 of the Henry James Brown Papers.

This is a painting on paper of three children (two boys and one girl) in an interior space painted by a young Henry James Brown. The scene depicts a larger figure dressed in brown clothing pointing at a figure in a blue shirt and green pants holding a broken vase. A third figure, the girl, stands behind this figure and seems to be comforting him while attempting to stop the boy in the brown from pointing and smiling. This image has a wall with two windows on the left and a wall with columns on the right. This is a study of linear perspective as well as a study in capturing shadow, as you can see an attempt at that under the figures. This image has a border of white paper around it. On the back the following is written in graphite, "One of the first things painted by Henry James Brown when he was a boy." 5 5/8 in. w. x 7.5 in. l. In poor condition with loss around all the edges, dark brown spots of varying degree on the front and back of image, as well as loss across the front of the painted image. Transferred from Box 1, Folder 29 of the Henry James Brown Papers. Located in Art S5 SS2. Mss 65B845.10

Two small sketches of the side profiles of Benjamin Franklin and George Washington done in graphite by Henry James Brown. The two sketches are both on the top half of the piece of brown paper, situated a bit to the right hand side. 9 in. w. x 8 in. l. Good condition with some minor paper discoloration and a small amount of loss on the bottom edge of the paper as well as a folded damaged edge on the top right corner. 9 in. w. x 8 in. l. Transferred from Box 1, Folder 29 of the Henry James Brown Papers. Located in Art S5 SS2. Mss 65845.11

Pencil sketch of a grimacing man, initially described as a possible self portrait of Henry James Brown. Graphite on lined paper. On the back there is an early sketch of a face, which is not completed. 9 in. x 7.5 in. l. Fair condition, with loss along the left hand edge, a damaged top right hand corner, and brown spots across the front of the paper. Transferred from Box 1, Folder 29 of the Henry James Brown Papers. Located in Art S5 SS2. Mss 65845.12

A pencil sketch of the head and shoulders of a young child. Drawn by Henry James Brown. Graphite on off- white paper. Fair condition with a variety of brown splatter spots across the image, diverse in saturation and size. 10 5/8 in. w.  x 8 1/8 in. l. (with the right hand side folded in as it is housed). Transferred from Box 1, Folder 29 of the Henry James Brown Papers. Located in Art S5 SS2. Mss 65B845.13

A pencil sketch of the face of a woman with a slight turn of her head. Drawn by Henry James Brown. Graphite on light brown paper. 12 in. w. x 8.5 in. l. Poor condition with significant loss on the top, right, and bottom edges as well as brown splatter spots across the image. Transferred from Box 1, Folder 29 of the Henry James Brown Papers. Located in Art S5 SS2. Mss 65B845.14

A light pencil sketch of the side profile of a girl, with focus on the eye, nose, lips, and chin as well as the top arch of her head. Drawn by Henry James Brown. 13 in. w.  x 8 in. l. Fair condition with loss around the edges of the paper and yellowing of the paper. Dark yellow stains can be found on the bottom right hand side of the paper. Transferred from Box 1, Folder 29 of the Henry James Brown Papers. Located in Art S5 SS2. Mss 65B845.15

Costume sketches, swatches with descriptions and measurements. Costumes for both "Common Glory" and "Founders" written by Paul Green. Contains sketches of costumes for Linda Lavin and Jeffery Abbott. Transferred from Box 13.2, Folders 33-49 of the Jamestown Corporation Records. Images available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/4390913378, http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/4390913408. Located in Textiles S1, SS5, Box 2. Mss. 77 C73

Costume sketches, swatches with descriptions and measurements. Costumes for cast of "Founders" written by Paul Green. Transferred from Box 13.3, Folders 50-71 of the Jamestown Corporation Records. Images available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/4390144227 and http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/4390913474. Located in Textiles S1, SS5, Box 3. Mss 77 C73a

Costume sketches, swatches with descriptions and measurements.  Costumes cast of "Founders" written by Paul Green.  Drawings for townspeople, soldiers, colonialists.  Also contains character descriptions and make up formulas. Transferred from Box 13.3, Folders 72-81 of the Jamestown Corporation Records. Images available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/4390913488, http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/4390144287. Located in Textiles S1, SS5, Box 4. Mss 77 C73

Charcoal sketch of two cabins, mountains, and vegetation on the side of Rocky River. Variations in tone of charcoal, fading off on the subject matter of the mountains. Drawn on light grey paper. Light sketch in graphite on the back with "7 Walnut St" written above it in graphite. Fair condition with dark age spots on the front of image and on the back; loss of paper on front and along the back left edge specifically and loss along the edges. Paper and mounted paper surface are separating. 4 ¾ in. w. x 8 5/8 in. l. Transferred from Group 12, Box 1 of Galt Papers (III). Mss 78G73.A38

Monroe Doctrine Centennial Half Dollar Sketch on paper in graphite. A side profile sketch of Monroe's profile using a hand drawn grid. Shading on the face, eraser marks under nose indicate a failed attempt. Related item: 1923 Monroe doctrine Centennial Half Dollar (Mss 2008.237.02). Material indicating mounting on the back left hand side. 5 in. l x 8 in. w. Poor condition with yellowed- torn paper, yet image unharmed; loss all along on left hand side. Located in Art S5 SS2. Mss 2008.237.01

Drawing of the Nelson House in Yorktown, Virginia, 1862. Inscription reads: "Drawn by Aderman of 61st N York Regiment July 2, 1862." The reverse side is a blank page from an account ledger. The item was conserved prior to 2011. Approximately 10.5 in. x 15 in.

Miniature painting in oil on cardboard by Salina Brown Worsham. Image of a white farm house and scene with cows and figures in the foreground. Image potentially representing a local scene in Lynchburg, VA . Artist's signature on the lower right corner " S.B. Worsham." On the back of the board "Mrs. R[ ]ller's Mother" is written on the top right side. Good condition with some loss of paint on the corners and on face of the painting. 3.5 in. w. x 6 in. l. Transferred from Box 1, Folder 30 of the Henry James Brown Papers. Located in Art S5 SS2. Mss 65B845.02

A painting by Henry James Brown of his brother Thomas Brown, and his wife, Martha Brown. This painting is done on paper with two figures against a brown background. On the back of the image the following is written, "This was painted/ by Henry James Brown/ when [young]./ They are his brother/ Thomas Brown & his/ wife Martha Brown." The condition is poor due to loss (mostly of pigment) across the font of the image where the paper has been folded and handled. The right hand top corner has significant loss as well. 4.5 in. w. x 4 in. l. Transferred Box 1, Folder 29 of the Henry James Brown Papers. Located in Art S5 SS2. Mss 65B845.09

Oil painting on treated canvas (without stretcher bars) of a man shading his eyes using his left hand, painted by Henry James Brown. The man is in a black suit with a white shirt and black tie and is against a dark background. Poor condition with significant loss on the front of the image, especially in the bottom left quarter of the image. This image has been removed from its original structure and there are small holes around the outskirt of the image where the small nails would have held the canvas to a support. 11 in. w. x 10 in. l. Transferred from Box 1, Folder 29 of the Henry James Brown Papers. Located in Art S5 SS2. Mss 65B845.16

Painted landscape scene of two fishermen, a red house, a sailboat, and a church in the background in watercolor on board. Romantic style. Trees, house, and fencing are painted on the right hand side framing the image. Painted on the left hand side is a sailboat sailing down a river. On the back in pencil " Sudbury Church - L 4 [] 4"/ "5827 Lord Tankerville" is written. Good condition with slight loss on the left hand bottom corner and  the left hand edge of the front of the painting. Loss on the back upper left and right corners of the painting. 14 3/4 in. l. x 10 3/4 in. w. Transferred from Box 7 of the John Millington Papers.

Painting attributed to Thomas Millington. Transferred from Box 7, Folder 11b of the John Millington Papers (Mss. 65 M59). Located in Art S5 SS2. Mss 65M59.02

Painting of a fish on a circular piece of glass. Fish is depicted laying on the shore next to the water. Was in the Millington painter's box. . Fair condition; paint is chipped, edge of glass is chipped. 2.5 in. diameter. Transferred from the John Millington Papers. Located in Art S5 SS5, Box 3. Mss 65M59.A02.8e

Painting on paper of a horizontal mountain scene, done in mostly pinks and oranges. The image is of a small waterway snaking into the distant mountains with the depiction of a large sky overhead. There is a small suggestion of a fingerprint on the left hand side edge of the image, just below center. On the back there is text in graphite which is difficult to read. On the bottom right hand corner there is the date of the image, "aug. 1882." 5 in. w. x 7 in. l. Good condition with some discoloration and loss on the front of the image. Transferred from Group 12, Box 1 of Galt Papers (III). Located in Art S5 SS2. Mss 78G73.A27

Flower painting in acrylic on board. Four white and pink painted buds with one white stem and green leaves. Light blue-green upper painted background with a brown foreground, blended in the middle ground. Gold painted beveled edges. Good condition with small chips of paint on front. 5 in. l. x 10 in. w. Transferred from Group 12, Box 1 of Galt Papers (III). Located in Art S5 SS2.

Centered Brown Ruined Abbey with green plants around a small reflecting pool of water painted on a light gray board. Gold painted beveled edge. On back top left corner " No. 16- Ruined Abbey-". 9 in. l. x 4.5 in. w. Poor condition with loss of paint and boad across the front of the painting. Discoloration and dark spots on the front and back of board. Damaged corners. Transferred from Group 12, Box 1 of Galt Papers (III).

Watercolor study of River Mill scene. Painted on tan beveled board with painted gold edge. Written 'No. 13-" on back upper left corner of board. White and black label on lower right corner of board, ' From / American Tract Society/ 1512 Chestnut st.,/ Philadelphia.'  Fair condition with paper loss on lower edge. 9 in. l. x 4.5 in. w. Transferred from Group 12, Box 1 of Galt Papers (III).

Mountain and Log Cabin forest scene with two small figures painted on gray board. Gold painted beveled edges. Pencil markings on back. On lower right corner in black ink ' No. 4/ Mrs. Know/ Phila.' Pink label on upper center ' Panel No. H/American Tract Society,/ 1512 Chestnut Street, Philad'a.' 4.5 in. l. x 9 in. w. Good condition with damaged beveled corners. Transferred from Group 12, Box 1 of Galt Papers (III).

Ruins of a three vaulted stone abbey near water with green plants and a reflection painted on a dark gray board. Mountains in the background of scene with a figure under the left most arch. Artist signature on bottom right corner of painting. Gold painted beveled edge. On the back right top corner is a written 'G' and on the back left top corner is a red and white circular sticker with small pen writting. 4.5 in. l. x 9 in. w. Good condition with a small loss on the top right corner of the front of the painting. Transferred from Group 12, Box 1 of Galt Papers (III).

Painting of a gray lighthouse with rocks on the water with mountains in the background to the left in watercolors on a tan board. Gold painted beveled edges. On the back top left corner ' No. 9 -' is written. On the back bottom right corner a white and black label with text : ' From / American Tract Society/ 1512 Chestnut St., Philadelphia.' 9 in. l. x 4.5 in. w. Fair condition with dark age spots on the front top of painting as well as dark discoloration on the back. Transferred from Group 12, Box 1 of Galt Papers (III).

Watercolor painting on light gray board of a brown log cabin scene in the snow. Additional subject matter: small dog, birds in flight, and orange barn. Artists small signature in right corner. Gold painted beveled edges. On back left top corner there is an "E" written. Fair condition with dark age spots on the painted front and discoloration on the back of board. Warping of the board. 4.5 in. l. x 9 in. w. Transferred from Group 12, Box 1 of Galt Papers (III).

Painting on paper of a scene from Anvik, Alaska. A winter landscape scene of pine trees, and barren trees with the flat landscape receding into the background. On the left hand bottom corner there is an image of a pine branch with pinecones, which extends off the rectangle of the painting. The entire image has a light brown glaze. The image has a thin border with shiny golden paint. In the right hand bottom corner "Anvik/February 15/1922" is written. On the back of the image there is a white label with the following typed, " This little picture was painted by Mrs. John W Chapman at Anvik, Alaska, and given to Vira on her birthday, February 15th, 1922." Fair condition; a small amount of loss on the front bottom edge, and discoloration of the general image. 4 in. w. x 5 1/4 in. l. Transferred from Box 4 of the John Boyd Bentley Papers. Located in Art S5 SS2. Mss 82B44.A11

Transferred from Box 1 of the Ball Family Papers.

A framed watercolor painting depicting the back of a log cabin with a chimney, the side of a yellow house, and a woodshed in the back yard of the log cabin. A man is depicted standing in the doorway of the log cabin, while another man is depicted in the woodshed retrieving wood. The picture is portraying Den Cole calling to his handyman to bring in some fire wood for the Pulaski Club meeting. On the bottom of the back of the frame there is a label that reads "Rear of Cole Shop. / Pulaski Club. / Property of Willard Gilley Jr." in black ink script. There is also a white label pasted in the middle on the back of the frame. The label contains information regarding the commission of the painting, the artist, and further details about the painting's depiction. The framed watercolor measures approximately 2ft 5.5in. (length) x 2ft 1.25in. (width). It is in excellent condition with minor wear and tear along the wood edges of the frame. Mss 2014.005.01

One black net mourning veil. Veil was detached from another item, most likely a hat. It is 24inx7in. The veil is in fair condition with creases and frayed where it was detached. Image available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/4679705204/. Transferred from Box 5 of the Hall Family Papers. Located in Textiles S1, SS3, Box 14. Mss 90H14.A7

One black mourning veil. Veil is made out of silk voile and was most likely worn over a hat. It is 42inx16in. The Veil is in good condition with creases. Transferred from Box 5 of the Hall Family Papers. Located in Textiles S1, SS3, Box 14. Mss 90H14.A11

One pale green silk Easter ribbon. In the middle of the ribbon there is a paper circle with an illustration of a dove that has been glued onto the ribbon. Above the dove there is the sentence, "Christ has broken every chain;he is risen no to save." It is 2.5inx15in. The ribbon is in fair condition with heavy fraying at the top and bottom. The card in the middle is also detaching from the ribbon. Image available at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/4128296471/. Transferred from Box 17 of the William B. Taliaferro Papers (Mss. 65 T15). Located in Textiles S1, SS2, Box4. Mss 65T15.A12.1

One white silk Easter ribbon. In the middle of the ribbon a white celluloid plastic cross was sewn on. It has vines around it and the word, "Easter," across it. The ribbon is 1.5inx8.5in. It is in fair condition with heavy fraying at the top and bottom, discoloration, and creases. Image available at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/4128296493/. Transferred from Box 17 of the William B. Taliaferro Papers Collection (Mss. 65 T15). Located in Textiles S1, SS2, Box 4. Mss 65T15.A12.5

One fragment of the First Secession Flag of Virginia. The flag is of the earliest Confederate design, featuring three large bars, two red and one white; as well as a blue section featuring seven stars in a circle surrounding a larger eighth star. The size of the central star appears to coincide with Virginia being the eighth state to officially secede from the Union; which was ratified by voters on May 23, 1861.The flag is 8inx5.5in. The fabric is worn and severely tattered but maintains a rich color. From the Civil War Collection. Image available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/5445522415/. Located in Textiles S1, SS4, Box 7. Mss 39.1C76.A1

One cloth flag fragment, taken by prisoners from Fort Hatteras, North Carolina to Fort Warren in Boston and distributed among them. Possibly made of silk. It is 1.25 inchesx3.5 inches. The flag fragment is in good condition; frayed edges and some creasing. Image available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/2968989681 and https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/2988573649/. Transferred from Box 2, Folder 8 of the Civil War Collection. Located in Textiles S1, SS4, Box 7. Mss 39.1C76.A03

Copper electrotype of the Great Seal of the Confederacy. The electrotype is housed under glass and set in beige felt.  The original copy of the Great Seal of the Confederacy was forgotten by Confederate commanders during the evacuation of Richmond, where it was recovered by Colonel John Pickett, who subsequently made several electrotype copies of the seal in gold, silver, and bronze. He then presented the original seal to the State of South Carolina in 1888. Housed in a worn red leather box which features gold trim on the bottom and measures 5 in. x 5 in. The electrotype itself has a 4 in. diameter. Transferred from the Civil War Collection. Located in Dec Obj S2 SS2, Box 2. Mss 39.1C76.A3

One miniature American silk flag with 13 stars. Rectangular with frayed edges and one long thread coming off one edge. It is 1.5inchesx2.5 inches. Images available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/2929691904 and https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/2989434776/. Transferred from Box 9, Folder 40 of the Flora Adams Darling Papers. Located in Textiles S1, SS4, Box 7. Mss 39.1D25.A01

One piece of ribbon from the Daughters of the Revolution. Good condition, frayed on both edges. 1.5 inchesx1.5 inches. Square, striped with blue and yellow. Transferred from Box 6, Folder 20 of the Flora Adams Darling Papers. Images available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/2928828363 and https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/2989434590/. Located in Textiles S1, SS5, Box 6. Mss 39.1D25.A02

One green felt pennant banner with white "SHS" felt letters glued on, and mounted on long green painted wood stick. Felt banner measures11in (length) x 5.75in (width),  stick measures 18in (length). circa 1940-1960s. Image available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/6967380980/. Transferred from the final box of the Brown, Coalter, Tucker Papers (III) (Mss. 65 B8555). Located in Textiles S1, SS4. Mss 65B8555.01

One seal with ivory handle. Base of seal is made of brass with concentric design. 2.5x1 inches. Fair condition; ivory appears to be stained. Transferred from the Millington Trunk in the John Millington Papers. Located in T&E S6 SS4, Box 2. Mss 65 M59.A02.7

2-gold embroidered stars of the Navy. Embroidered with gold thread and attached to a backing card. "The Naval Cadet Brand," and "Swiss Embroidered Emblems," are printed onto the card with a logo of an ironclad ship. Stars are 1.75 in x 1.75 in. They are in good condition with minor frays on the stars and a fold through the logo on the card. Image available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/4081189740. From Box 20 of the William B. Taliaferro Papers Collection (Mss. 65 T15). Located in Textiles S1 SS1, Box 3. Mss 65T15.A46.2

Three pins all bearing the symbol of the National League for Woman's Service. The emblem of the NLWS includes a shield in the center, similar to that found on currency of the day. The shield is surrounded by a ring which bears the full name of the NLWS. Perched atop the ring is an eagle with outstretched wings. A small decorative point hangs from the bottom of the ring. Two of the pins are backed with red, white, and blue ribbon that matches the ceremonial bars present on many military uniforms. The NLWS was a volunteer organization based in the U.S. that became a valuable resource during WWI. The members of this group were sometimes part of the Motor Corps, which supplied drivers for things like ambulances and military supply trucks. With the ever growing transportation network of the NLWS the military became more efficient at moving troops and in the event of massive industrial accidents, the NLWS would provide the ambulances needed to save lives. Any woman wearing this pin, in or out of uniform, was considered to be acting on the behalf of the NLWS. This league was the only option for women looking for a way to contribute to the war effort. Furthermore, the League provided women with the education necessary to keep traditionally male dominated services like telegraph and elevator operation running when the men went to war. Pins were owned by Sallie Munford Talbot, a Richmond woman who made the silk flag which flew over the Virginia Capitol until it was seized by Union Troops. Transferred from the William Booth Taliaferro Papers. Located in Dec Obj S2 SS2, Box 3. Mss 65T15.B1-B3

One silk lavender ribbon which reads "Southern Virginia." 1inchx5.5 inches.  Fair condition; faded and frayed at the edges. Transferred from Box 7 of  Whittle Green. Located in Textiles S1, SS5, Box 6. Mss. 65 W61.A01

2-Great Star Flags each with 34 stars in the shape of a larger star.  This flag was in use during the Civil War from 1861-1863 during Lincoln's presidency.  The flags are made out of silk and are tied to wooden sticks. They are 9.5inx6.5in. The flags are in poor condition with fading and many small tears covering the flags. Image available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/4390913776. Transferred from group12, Box 1 of the Galt Papers 3.  Located in Textiles S1,SS4, Box 8. Mss. 78 G73.A18ab

One silk ribbon given to guests of Old Home Week in Newport, Rhode Island.  Ribbon is blue and has gold print that says, "Old Home Week," and "Re-Union Sept 10-16, 1905 Newport, R.I."  Also contains a metal pin that says, "Our Guest," and golden tassels at the bottom.  There is also a metal circle in the middle of the ribbon with a picture of Newport Tower.  Old Home Week was an event where members of the town that had moved away were invited back for town events and different reunions.  The ribbon is 2.25inx8in. It is  in good condition with some fading and creases. Image available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/4080486573 / . Transferred from Group 12, Box 1 of the Galt Papers III (Mss. 78 G73). Lcoated in Textiles S1, SS2, Box 4. Mss 78G73.A60

2- flags from Otley Hall in Suffolk, England.  The flags are made of cotton and are white with a teal border.  Also in teal is a picture of Otley Hall and the title, "Otley Hall, Suffolk."  Otley Hall is a 16th century home that has been given Grade I historical status in England.  Grade I is the highest for historical sites in England. The flags are 29inx18.5in and in excellent condition. Image available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/4679705666/in/set-72157601972522069/. Transferred from Box 1 of the Jamestown English Artifacts Collection. Located in Textiles S1, SS4, Box 9. Mss 2006.45ab

One blue silk ribbon that has three metal pins attached.  The top pin is gold colored and is a hanger like shape.  It is through the top of the ribbon with the rest being above the actual ribbon.  It also contains the letters, "VFWC," which is the Virginia Federation of Women's Clubs.  The next two are pinned to the ribbon.  The first is oval and says, "Tidewater Dist." and, "VFWC." the Second has the state of Virginia, dogwood flowers, and a cardinal.  It says, "GFWC Virginia," and Federation of Women's Clubs."  GFWC is the General Federation of Women's Clubs. The ribbon is 2inx3.5in. It is in excellent condition. Image available at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/4390913816/. Transferred from Series 2 of the Woman's Club of Williamsburg Records (Mss. Acc. 1998.35 and Additions).  Located in Textiles S1, SS2, Box 4. Mss 2007.62.A01

One small American Flag that is attached to a small wooden stick.  The flag is made of cotton and contains 48 stars which was in use from 1912-1959.  It is 2.75inx2in. The flag is in good condition with creases from being folded. Image available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/4390144493.  Transferred from Box 1, Folder 9 of the Strout Family Papers. Located in Textiles S1, SS4, Box 7. Mss 2008.22.A01

One small American Flag that was attached to string.  The flag is made of linen and contains 48 stars which was in use from 1912-1959. It is 3inx2in. The flag is in poor condition with creases from being folded, fading, and a stain in the bottom right corner.  Image available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/4390144461. Transferred from Box 1, Folder 9 of the Strout Family Papers. Located in Textiles S1, SS4, Box 7. Mss 2008.22.A02

Wooden gavel and wood sound block. Head of wood gavel features a brass plate engraved with "Gov. Francis Wyatt  Chapter  NSCD 17th Century." The Governor Frances Wyatt chapter covered the Springfield, Virginia area. A gavel is used by the Chapter President and the State President at  most NSCD meetings. Gavel measures  1.5 in. (height) x 2.125 in. (width) x 8 in. (length). Sound block measures 1 in. (height) x 2.5 in. (width) x 4 in. (length). Images available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/7113449525/ and http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/6967372540/. Gift of Nan Smith Ackerman, National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century VA Society. Located in Dec Obj S2 SS3. Mss 2012.005.01a,b

Round red and white button pin with text "DON'T BUY RED COACH LETTUCE" around the outside of the pin. The center of the button has the United Farm Workers logo, a black Aztec eagle. Button is marked with a union label on the bottom center of the pin. 1.5 inches in diameter. Image located at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/13850444703/. Swem SCRC Purchase. Located in Dec Obj S2 SS3. Mss 2012.269.01

United Farm Workers round white button pin with "BOYCOTT GRAPES HUELGA" in black text around the perimeter of the pin. Center of pin has a black and white photo of Emiliano Zapata, a leading figure in the Mexican Revolution. Button is marked with a union label on the rim of the pin. 1.5 inches in diameter. Image located at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/13850440013/. Swem SCRC Purchase. Located in Dec Obj S2 SS3. Mss 2012.269.02

United Farm Workers round black background button pin with "BOYCOTT NON-UNION GRAPES" in bright green around the perimeter. The center of the button has an image of a bunch a grapes with voids to form a human skull. 1.25 inches in diameter. Image located at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/13850782684/. Swem SCRC Purchase. Located in Dec Obj S2 SS3. Mss 2012.269.03

1-wooden plaque with a glass-encased document mounted upon it. The document is on parchment paper and has the City Seal of Hopewell, Virginia at the bottom left of the document. Brass tacks affix the document and the glass to the wooden plaque. On the back of the plaque, there is a rounded notch at the top and on left side where one can hang the plaque on a hook. On the bottom, right corner of the back of the plaque there is a golden sticker that reads "CUSTOM MADE BY/ The Award Company of AMERICA/ 3200 Rice Mine Road N.E. / P.O.  Box 2029/ Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35401/ Call Toll Free 1-800-633-5953/ or Call 205-349-2990." The plaque was presented to Rev. Dr. Curtis W. Harris when D. Paul Karnes, mayor of Hopewell in 1997, declared July 5 Reverend Doctor Curtis W. Harris Day in Hopewell, Virginia. The plaque measures approximately 13.875in. (length) x 11.5in. (width) and is in good condition. The edges of the document poking out from under the glass have suffered yellow discoloration. There is an approximately 4.25in. scratch on the glass above the City Seal of Hopewell on the document. A smaller scratch is located just above the scratch above the Seal. There is an approximately 0.5in. piece of extended glass near the middle of the document beside the third "WHEREAS." In addition, there is an approximately 0.375in. chip in the glass at the very top of the document. Finally, there are scratches all over the wooden back and some chipping of the wood on all four corners of the plaque. Transferred from the Rev. Dr. Curtis West Harris Papers. Mss. 2014.006.05

One large receipt pouch. Alphabet written across two rows of pouches for both "receipts" and "accounts and bonds".  Made of sized linen. It is 18.75inx24in. The receipt is in good condition with creases and some small stains. Image available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/4081224388/. Transferred from Folder 37 of the Campbell Papers Collection. Located in Textiles S1, SS5, Box 1. Mss 39.1C16.A01

Engraving (1921.002.01a) of William & Mary student Edward Coles (Portrait) by Samuel Sartain. Mezzotint on paper mounted on board based on a painting by J. Henry Brown, 1852. Black and White engraving in an oval shape. "Edward Coles" is written under the image. On the bottom left edge of the oval image text reads " painted by J. Henry Brown, 1852." On the bottom right edge of the oval image text reads " Engraved by Samuel Sartain." 7 in. l. x 9.5 in. w. Poor condition with loss on front of board and age spots/ mold on board. The image is in good condition. Mat (1921.002.01b), which was used to overlay the image as a frame, is separated from the image. It is a board with an oval shape cut out of the center, through which the image would show. "Edward Coles, 1807" is writen in graphite under the oval. "#12" is written in graphite on back. 10 in. l. x 12 in. w. In poor condition with loss of color, age spots and damaged edges; loss on the back and discoloration. Transferred from the Muscarelle Museum of Art; gift of Mary Coles, granddaughter of Edward Coles.

Woodcut, wooden block used for printing.  Block reads "MACHINE".  Inked and dried. 1 in. x 6 x. 0.75 in. Good condition. Image available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/2929692586/in/set-72157601972522069/. Transferred from Box 1 of the Henkel Family Papers.

Woodcut, wooden block used for printing.  Block depicts a boy and a man with a book in the foreground, two boys in the background. Inked and dried. 1.75 in. x 2.5 in. x 0.75 in. Good condition. Image available athttp://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/2929692634.Transferred from Box 1 of the Henkel Family Papers.

Woodcut, wooden block used for printing. Block depicts a dog looking at a table. Inked and dried. 2 in. x 2.75 in. x 1.25 in. Good condition. Image available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/2928829145/in/set-72157601972522069/. Transferred from Box 1 of the Henkel Family Papers.

Woodcut, wooden block used for printing. Block depicts a duck swimming with 9 ducklings. Inked and dried. 1.25 in. x 2.5 in. x 0.75 in. Good condition. Image available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/2929692716/in/set-72157601972522069. Transferred from Box 1 of the Henkel Family Papers.

Woodcut, wooden block used for printing.  Block depicts a fox who has caught a bird.  Inked and dried. 1.75 in. x 2.5 in. x 1 in.  Good condition.  Image available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/2929692444/in/set-72157601972522069/Transferred from Box 1 from Henkel Family Papers.

Woodcut, wooden block used for printing.  Block depicts a zebra standing in brush.  Inked and dried. 1.5 in. x 2.5 in. x 0.75 in. Good condition. Image available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/2929692520/in/set-72157601972522069/. Transferred from Box 1of the Henkel Family Papers.

One tintype photograph of a man with arms crossed. 4 in. x 3 in. Poor condition; staining and fingerprints on the front, faded image, and tape residue on the back side. Image available at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/2968990615/in/set-72157601972522069/. Transferred from Folder 1 of the James Poyntz Nelson Papers. Located in Art S5 SS4, Box 1. Mss 39.2N33.A01

One survey map of land around Chisman Creek.  Map shows land of the heirs of Edward Wright, Sr.  Map is drawn in colored ink.  Parchment glued and sewn on silk. It is 12inx14.25in. The map is in poor condition with tears, holes, and a black ink spill.  Transferred from  Box 8 of the James Family Papers Collection. Image available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/4080486573. Located in Textiles S1,SS5, Box 1. Mss 81 J23.A01

Plate X from Nicolas Tindal's continuation of Paul de Rapin's "History of England", showing the medals struck during the reigns of King William III and Queen Mary II. Engraved by I. Basire. Gift of Michael A. Glass, Class of 1961, in honor of Thomas B. Madson, Class of 1959.

One Brass Button, Lustrous Gold in color with some blackening on the raised image. The button features a castle, a rising sun, a flying eagle, and the words "Essayons" on a banner in the center. The phrase "Essayons" demonstrates that it belonged to an Army Engineer uniform, to which this design and motto are unique. Essayons means, "Let Us Try" in French, demonstrating the Army Corps of Engineer's ingenuity and tenacity regarding all problems they might face in the field. The Button is made of brass which indictates it dates from before WWII and most likely dates to the Civil War, as evidenced by the Manufacturer's marking on the reverse, which reads, "Scoville MFG Co * Waterbury*". Image available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/5445522701/. Located in Textiles S1, SS1, Box 3. Mss 1926.072.A16

One ribbon from the "2nd Annual Meeting," of the, "Iowa State Bar Assoc'n." The ribbon states that the meeting was, "Held at the Davenport July 29 and 30 1896." Ribbon is made of silk and is yellow with black print. It is 2.25inx7in. The ribbon is in fair condition with fading and fraying. Images available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/2968991331/ and https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/4679704350/. Transferred from Box 2, Folder 6 of the John Barton Payne Papers. Located in Textiles S1, SS2, Box 4. Mss 39.1P29.A01

One lock of brunette hair.  2 inches in diameter.  Good condition. Image available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/2928828755/. From Folder 2 of the William C. Stubbs Papers. Mss 39.1S18.A01

Golden coin with Washington's profile and the Yorktown Monument on obverse and eagle with text "1781 / 1931 / 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SURRENDER OF LORD CORNWALLIS YORKTOWN VIRGINIA OCTOBER 19TH 1781" on reverse. Reverse has "Whitehead -Hoag" maker's mark. 1.25 in. diameter. Transferred from Folder 8 of the Yorktown series of the Virginia Cities Collection (Mss. 39.4V82ci). Located in Dec Obj S2 SS3. Mss 39.4V82ci.04

Transferred from the "Awards Received" Box of the Schuyler Otis Bland Papers (Mss. 65B61); gift of Mrs. Schuyler Otis Bland. Located in Dec Obj S2 SS3. Mss 65B61.04

Transferred from the "Awards Received" Box of the Schuyler Otis Bland Papers (Mss. 65B61); gift of Mrs. Schuyler Otis Bland. Located in Dec Obj S2 SS3. Mss 65B61.05

Transferred from the "Awards Received" Box of the Schuyler Otis Bland Papers (Mss. 65B61); gift of Mrs. Schuyler Otis Bland. Located in Dec Obj S2 SS3. Mss 65B61.06

Transferred from the "Awards Received" Box of the Schuyler Otis Bland Papers (Mss. 65 B61); gift of Mrs. Schuyler Otis Bland. Located in Dec Obj S2, SS3, Box 12. Mss 65B61.09

Lock of hair in an envelope labeled "Alfred Tucker." Brown human hair (perhaps belonging to Alfred Tucker) bound with string inside a small paper envelope. Envelope 2.5 in. x 4.25 in.; hair approx. 6 in. long. Fair condition, envelope torn in places, faded. Transferred from Box 9, Folder 10 (Miscellaneous) of the Brown, Coalter, Tucker Papers III (Mss. 65 B8555). Located in Dec Obj S2 SS3. Mss 65B8555.02

One white silk souvenir ribbon with colored text and illustrations.  The illustrations are of the Statue of Liberty and of the American and French Flags.  The text at the top reads "La France A L'Amerique," and at the bottom "La Liberte Eclairante Le Monde," and "Souvenir."  The original ribbon continued on to read, "de L'Exposition Universelle de Paris 1878," but a new piece was sewn on that reads "Yorktown 1781 and 1881." The new piece also has a gold tassel attached.  The original ribbon was made by B.B. Tilt & Son in New Jersey in 1878.  It is 2inx12.5in. The ribbon is in good condition with fading and stains. Image available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/4128296379/. Transferred from Box 2, Folder 35 of the James Baron Hope Papers Collection. Located in Textiles S1, SS2, Box 4. Mss 65H77.A01

One Framed Locket of hair from Queen Mary II (1662-1694).  Locket is an oval with a small crown on the locket of hair.  Locket is attached to a hand written letter from Anne Rigby and a note of authenticity.  Hand written letter contains the heading, "A locket of Queen Mary's hair given by herself [Queen Mary II] to my Father's Brother."  The letter says, "This locket was given to me in 17[0]6, by my Worthy Cousin Miss Mary Rigby- then living at Bath and I make this memorandum to say I give and bequeath this locket as a curiosity to My Great Niece Miss Frances Rigby- to remember La [Chise] Tante By- Frances Rigby wife of William Horace 3rd Lord Rivers," all written by Anne Rigby.  Locket also has a small note that says, "This interesting exhibit was examined at the British Museum on May 9th 1953 and declared AUTHENTIC."  Locket is 1in and letter is 7.25inx5.75in.  Locket is in good condition and letter is in fair condition with fading and creases. Image available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/4679073901/. Transferred from Box 6, Folder 3 of  the Thomas G and Louise Rowe Pullen Collection.   Located in Textiles S1, SS3, Box 13. Mss 65P96.A01

One green silk ribbon for a Chairman of the J.N. League Bazaar in 1886.  This ribbon was for the Chairman of the "Committee of Arrangements."  The ribbon also has a gold colored metal pin at the top and gold strings hanging from the bottom.  There is also a gold print of an eagle above the text.  It is 2.5inx7.5in. The ribbon is in fair condition with faded text, discoloration, and frayed edges. Image available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/4128296441/. Transferred from Box 3 of the Riddleberger Papers Collection. Located in Textiles S1, SS2, Box 4. Mss 65R44.A1

One UCV Civil War Reunion badge, issued in 1907 to commemorate the Civil War.

The top of the badge includes a Confederate States of America Flag next to a Virginia Flag. Between the two flags are the letters UCV encircled by a laurel wreath (United Confederate Veterans). The second, larger piece of the badge is connected to the top section with a small metal ring. The second section includes a relief of the Jefferson Davis Monument. Above the relief, "Richmond, VA 1907" is present on a banner. To the left of the monument is the name "Jefferson Davis President". The right side of the monument is flanked by the words "Confederate State of America 1861-1865". Unlike the top portion, this section of the badge is uncolored and remains a leaden grey. The back of the badge bears a manufacture's mark on both segments, revealing this piece was produced by Whitehead and Hoag of Newark, NJ, a popular printing and casting company of the time. Badge was owned by Sallie Munford Talbott, who is remembered for being the woman who made the Confederate flag that flew over Richmond until it was seized by Union troops. Transferred from the William Booth Taliaferro Papers (Mss 65T15). Located in Dec Obj S2 SS2, Box 3. Mss 65T15.b4

Silver colored metal token owned by J. Palin Thorley with the words "Palin Thorley E Liverpool Ohio" encircling an American flag on one side and "good luck" enclosed in a horseshoe on the other. Token measures 1.25 in. (diameter). Item is in good condition with some wearing down of the text. Gift of John Austin. Mss1996.62.A11

White cotton hand towel with the words "Gladstone" "The living and working Museum of British Pottery" printed in black at the top of the towel and "made in Britain" and "all cotton" printed in black of the bottom owned by J. Palin Thorley. The towel features an image of a beehive kiln and workers printed in black. Towel measures 30.25 in. (length) x 19.875 in. (width). Towel is in good condition with minor brown-red discoloration in spots on the front and back. Gift of John Austin.  Mss1996.62.A14

Bronze coin medal commemorating the christening of the U.S.S. Enterprise on September 24, 1960. The face features a raised image of the Enterprise with clouds on the background. "U.S.S. ENTERPRISE" is written curved along the upper edge, with "FIRST NUCLEAR POWERED AIRCRAFT CARRIER" curved along the bottom edge. "WORLD'S LARGEST SHIP" is centered below the ship's image. Medal is affixed to a gold and blue paper folder. The shiny gold folder exterior has a hammered or dimpled texture and a blue seal with an eagle clutching a stars and stripes shield with crossed anchors behind in the lower right corner of the front cover. Folder interior has a blue background and the text "To Commemorate / THE CHRISTENING OF THE U.S.S. ENTERPRISE / September 24, 1960." Back of paper folder has a blue maker's mark of two sets of concentric ovals with two uppercase 'N's, a trident and a gear symbol. Folder measures 0.125 in. (depth) x 4.5 in. (width) x 3.5 in. (length) when closed. Medal is 1.5 in. in diameter. Medal and folder are in good condition with minor loss on the back side of the folder and along the left side of the blue interior. Medal has black spotting on the lower half and black shading in the raised clouds. Transferred from the Carlton Casey Papers. Located in Dec Obj S2 SS3. Mss 1999.48.01

Bronze coin medal commemorating the bicentennial of the Battle of Yorktown in 1981. The obverse features a raised image of Continental Army troops and officers on horse back. "OCTOBER 19, 1781" is written curved along the lower edge. The reverse of the medal has an eagle with a shield and "E Pluribus Unum" banner with French, British, and American flags below. Text on the reverse reads, "YORKTOWN BICENTENNIAL / ONE NATION UNDER GOD INDIVISIBLE / 1781 * 1981." The edge of the medal has "SOLID BRONZE ©" engraved with small soft squares around a maker's mark and "81." Medal is affixed to a black and tan paper folder. The exterior background has a black and tan dotted gradient with a red white and blue eagle on the left side of the front cover, with "Yorktown Bicentenial 1781-1981" in white at the bottom. Folder has two flaps on the back side to allow medal and folder to stand upright. Back of paper folder has small white text on the bottom reading "© YBC 1981 SOLID BRONZE PROOF / D164499 / MADE IN U.S.A." Medal has a thin plastic layer protecting the front and back. Folder measures 0.25 in. (depth) x 3.5 in. (width) x 5.5 in. (length) with flaps closed. Medal is 2 in. in diameter. Medal and folder are in good condition with minor loss along front edges. Transferred from the Carlton Casey Papers. Located in Dec Obj S2 SS3. Mss 1999.48.02

Patch, cloth, commemorating Jamestown Virginia 1607-2007 America's 400th Anniversary. Transferred from the Jamestown 400th Anniversary Collection. Located in Dec Obj S2 SS1. Mss 2007.034.02

A lock of blonde hair wrapped in a sheet of paper and stuffed in a church offering envelope. The offering envelope has "SUNDAY APR 27 1913" stamped in black ink at the top. The center of the envelope reads "CHRISTIAN CHURCH" in black block print with "MINIER, ILL." written under it in black block print. There is a space at the bottom where one can specify the amount offered. The bottom of the envelope also features a verse from 1 Corinthians 16:2. "Agnes's hair when she was a yr. old" is written in pencil in cursive script on the front of the envelope. The back of the envelope has a doodle of a man. Inside the envelope is a piece of paper containing the blonde lock. The paper has "Agnes's hair at 3yrs." written on it. The paper containing the lock of hair measures approximately 2.25in. (length) x 1.5in. (width). The envelope measures approximately 3in. (length) x 2in. (width). The paper and the envelope are in fair condition. The envelope looks as if it has been torn in half to accommodate the contents inside. The bottom of the envelope is out and it has a 0.125in. rip on the back closer to the tear in half. The paper containing the lock of hair has a 1.25in. crease near the bottom and multiple tears at the bottom and the left side. Images at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/13544768555/, https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/13545079024/, https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/13545093484/, https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/13544783015/, and https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/13544879263/. Transferred from the August 14th entry of the Agnes Wullenwaber Diary. Mss 2010.057.02

Transferred from Box 1 of the Broome Family Papers (Mss Acc 2011.296). Located in Dec Obj S2 SS3. Mss 2011.296.02

Clear plastic vial of red soil with paper hanging label. Hanging paper label is printed with "Chisholm Trail Dust, This famous cattle trail was named after a part Scot and Cherokee Indian, Jesse Chisholm, an Indian trader who laid out this trail in 1867. The trail stretched from Texas through Oklahoma to the Kansas railroads. Over the next 20 years 36,000 cowboys drove five million cattle and one million horses over this trail that stretched over 1,000 miles. This area which is now the town of Yukon, Oklahoma was a half way point and a watering hole for the cattle. Plastic cylindrical vial measures 3.25 in. (length) x 0.625 in. (diameter). Images available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/6967372726/, http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/7113449971/, and http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/6967373072/. Gift of Nan Smith Ackerman, National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century VA Society. Located in Dec Obj S2 SS3. Mss 2012.005.03

Small gold spoon and playing card tag. Molded gold spoon with a rose motif measures 0.875 in. (width) x 4.375 in. (length). Playing card features imagery of Washington State and measures 2.25 in. (width) x 3.5 in. (length). Images available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/7113450419/ and http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/6967373174. Gift of Nan Smith Ackerman, National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century VA Society. Located in Dec Obj S2 SS3. Mss 2012.005.04

1-rectangular packet of white sand. The packet of sand was taken from Julia Augusta Grassinger's Chicago World's Fair scrapbook. The page it was featured on has "FAMOUS WHITE SANDS-NEW MEXICO" written on it in block letters. The packet measures approximately 3in. (length) x 1.75in. (width) and is in fair condition. The packet has brown discoloration due to age and is ripped on the bottom left corner. It has been placed in a separate bag to secure the sand which is in excellent condition. Transferred from the Julia Augusta Grassinger Diary. Mss. 2012.019.02

1-small American Flag that features the ring of thirteen white stars, representing the thirteen colonies, in the blue patch in the upper left corner. It is attached to a brass stick pin. The flag was taken from Julia Augusta Grassinger's Chicago World's Fair scrapbook. The page it was featured on has  a piece of paper that has "REPLICA/ BESTY ROSS FLAG/FIRST FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES/ADOPTED BY CONTINENTAL CONGRESS/JUNE 14TH, 1777/ Betsy Ross House/ Colonial Village--Century of Progress/Chicago, 1934" typed on it in black ink. The brass stick pin the flag is attached to measures approximately 5.125in. while the flag itself measures approximately 3.125in. (length) x  2.125in. (width). The stick pin and the flag are in good condition. The stick pin has some tarnish on it and the flag has an approximately 2.25in. crease in the middle. In addition, there is a dark stain in the left corner of the blue patch of the flag that extends to the center of the ring of stars. Transferred from the Julia Augusta Grassinger Diary. Mss. 2012.019.03

Text on pewter colored coin reads, "Jamestown-Scotland Ferry / February 1925 2000 / 'Capt. John Smith' / Virginia Department of Transportation" and "Jamestown-Scotland Ferry / 75th Anniversary / Commonwealth of Virginia." Donated to Swem SCRC. Located in Dec Obj S2 SS3. Mss 2012.229.01

2 - sections of cable with brass bands at each end and a brass plaque reading, "Atlantic Telegraph Cable / Guaranteed by / Tiffany & Co. / Broadway, New York." Cyrus W. Field, an American businessman, and the Atlantic Telegraph Company led the effort to create an undersea telegraph connection between North America and Europe, which was ultimately completed on August 16, 1858 with Queen Victoria sending the first message to President James Buchanan. Unfortunately the cable was only operational for a few weeks before the insulation failed due to poor handling and design coupled with the use of higher voltages when transmission speed dropped. Tiffany & Co. bought the leftover portions of cable from Field and fashioned them into souvenir sections with brass plaques. Sections approximately 4" in length. Gift of the Ruth T. Henley Estate; transmitted to Swem SCRC by University Development. Located in T&E S6 SS2. Mss 2012.258.01ab

One ceramic plate commemorating the 350th Anniversary of Jamestown settlement. The rim on the front of the plate depicts various scenes and buildings from Jamestown and Williamsburg history. These include the ruins of the Jamestown church tower, ships that brought the colonist to Jamestown, the Governor's Palace, The Capitol, George Washington firing a canon with troops at Yorktown, and the Moore House at Yorktown. The center of the plate depicts the popular scene of Pocahontas saving John Smith's life. The back of the plate reads "JAMESTOWN, VIRGINIA" in black. Below that is written, in black, a two paragraph description of the scenes on the front of the plate. There are also logos for Williamsburg, Wedgwood, and Williamsburg Commemorative Ware. "Wedgwood 10 R 56" is imprinted in the plate to the right of "VIRGINIA." The plate is approximately 10.375in. in diameter and is in good condition. There is an approximately 2in. dark stain where the rim and the plate meet on the front right below the depiction of the Governor's Palace. There are dotted yellow and brown stains going around the rim of the plate on the back. There is a 0.125in. red stain below the Wedgwood logo and two small chips at the top and bottom of the center of the plate on the back. Images at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/13544718733/ and https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/13544709253/. Gift of Susan Riggs. Mss.2013.190.01

A gold medallion given to Jay Gaidmore from the Crown Colony Club as a token of appreciation for informing the club about the treasures in Special Collections at its weekly meeting. The Crown Colony Club is a men's social club in Williamsburg. The medallion is bronze and has a crown in the center of the medallion. "CROWN COLONY " is in raised letters in an arch above the crown. "CLUB" is in raised letters in an arch under the crown. The medallion measures approximately 2.5in. in diameter and in excellent condition. Mss. 2014.015.01

The Hudson Fulton Pendant commemorates the discovery of the Hudson River by Henry Hudson in 1609 and the first successful voyage of a steam paddleboat. Henry Hudson was hired by the Dutch East India Company to find a passage to Asia. He set sail in the Half Moon on April 4, 1609 and he discovered the river on September 12, 1609. The Half Moon's dimensions were: length 85 ft., width 64.5 ft, and height 78 ft tall. The Clermont was built by Robert Fulton. It was the first commercial steamboat to sail from New York to Albany on August 17, 1807. Its dimensions were: length 142 ft., width 14 ft. height 62 ft. New York State holds an annual commemorative celebration from September 25 to October 11. The pendant is made out of wool felt and has machine stitching. The scene is ink and paint on cream wool felt. The top of the pennant is orange with cream appliqué lettering. The bottom is blue with cream appliqué lettering. It is 12.5in x 29in. The pendant is in poor condition. The bottom half is nearly deteriorated.

Lock of hair and pressed plant material from envelope with inscription "My mother's hair and flowers from her grave and my father's hair." Transferred from Box 7, Folder 2 of the Tyler Family Papers Group H. Images available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/4081224402/, https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/4081224408/, and https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/4080486555/. Located in Dec Obj S2, SS1, Box 9. Mss 65T97GrH.A01a-c

Sold bronze coin, 50 mm diameter, 4 mm thickness wrapped in plastic and cardboard.  Face is depiction of Conwallis' surrender at Yorktown as painted by John Trumbull.  Trasnsverse features wrapped wording, "Yorktown Bcentennial 1781 * 1981."  Left facing eagle with banner in beak which reads "E Pluribus Unium", and shield over breast.  Under eagle reads "One Nation Under God Indivisible." Below that are three flags, (left to right), French, Great Britain, and United States.  Edge reads solid bronze, participant.  Ms. Hines, a retired teacher from Tabb Missle School in Yorktown, Virginia, volunteered in 1981 to assemble a Bicentennial choir composed of Virginia high school students for the Yorktown Bicentennial.  For her participation in the event, Ms. Hines was awarded a participant coin.

Intricately cut heart shaped valentine with pink and yellow paper. The bottom of the valentine is woven together, creating a basket like base. When held and opened, there are four square cutouts coming up from the woven part of the valentine, each with a heart cut out of the center, over which are horizontal lines. On top of these lines, are cut outs of doves (profile view). In the center between the pink and yellow square cut outs is a hear connected to each side, with an arrow and key woven into the heart. Cutout valentine was made by Mary Brown, sister of Henry James Brown. Good condition, with slight discoloration and damaged edges. 3.5 in. (width) x 3.5 in. (length) Image available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/16325482158/. Transferred from Box 1, Folder 3 of the Henry James Brown Papers (Mss. 65 B845). Located in Art S5 SS5. Mss 65B845.04

Extremely delicate and intricately cutout valentine on white lined paper. On the center of the front of the card is a solid circle with a hand painted design including a central red flower, vines, leaves, with assorted other flowers, with the word "Constancy" written in yellow surrounded by this design. This is encircled with golden dots which can also be found surrounding the rectangle edges of the card. It opens to the left and the interior of the card is blank. The cut out design on the front included two birds on the top center and a butterfly on the bottom center, surrounded by organic imagery of vines, leaves, and flowers. On the back side of the card there is an upside down "B" pressed into the paper. Written on the back of the card is the following: " This Valentine was made by Salina Brown & sent to Joe Worsham in 1870. It was burnt at the District Parsonage in Lynchburg in 1899 where the Church caught fire." This is in poor condition with loss on the front left corner where the card caught fire, and the paper is yellowed from age. 7 in. w x 4.5 in. l. Image located at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/15893027673/. Transferred from Box 1, Folder 6 of the Henry James Brown Papers (Mss. 65 B845). Located in Art S5 SS5. Mss 65B845.06

Extremely delicate and intricate cutout valentine on white paper (with light blue lines). This valentine has a central image of two brown hearts with one arrow through the center of the reading, " Ever-of-thee," above the image, and "I'm fondly dreaming" below. This is written on a solid circle of paper, surrounded with the cutout design including imagery of swans, flowers, hearts and a bird. This card opens to the right and on the inside the following is written, " I would not quit a thought of thee,/Nor bid my dreams of joy take wing,/I would not from they spell be free,/ For all the treasures earth can bring." Cutout valentine was made by Salina Brown and sent to her future husband, Joe Worsham. This card is in good condition with only discoloration of the paper. 8 in. w x 5 in. l. Images available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/16512182012/ and https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/16511477891/. Transferred from Box 1, Folder 6 of the Henry James Brown Papers (Mss. 65 B845). Located in Art S5 SS5. Mss 65B845.07

Extremely delicate and intricate cutout valentine on white paper (with light blue lines). This valentine has a central golden text reading "LOVE/HOPE" with a decorative gold horizontal design between the words. This is written on a solid circle of paper, surrounded with the cutout design including imagery of a bird, a heart, flowers, vines, with many curved edges and circles. This card opens to the right with no text or images on the inside piece of paper. Cutout valentine was made by Salina Brown and sent to her future husband, Joe Worsham. Good condition with overall discoloration of the aged paper well as some small brown spots of darker discoloration. 8 in. (width) x 5 in. (length). Image available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/16487204826/. Transferred from Box 1, Folder 6 of the Henry James Brown Papers (Mss. 65 B845). Located in Art S5 SS5. Mss 65B845.08

One brass name plate, engraved "Mr. Millington." 3 in. x 10 in. Good condition; missing one large screw on back of plate, some scuffing and corrosion. Transferred from the Millington Trunk in the John Millington Papers. Located in Dec Obj S2 SS3, Box 12. Mss. 65 M59.A02.4

A plastic sheet featuring a scroll outlined in read on the front. There are two black bars holding the scroll and a black decorative design running along the top and bottom of the scroll. The middle of the scroll reads "A THOUGHT FOR TODAY" in black. Below this reads "This is the beginning of a new day. God has given me this day to use as I will. I can waste it or use it for good. What I do today is important because I'm exchanging a day of my life for it. When tomorrow comes, this day will be gone forever, leaving in its place something I have traded for it. I want it to be gain, not loss; good, not evil; success not failure; in order that I shall not regret the price I paid for it." The plastic sheet measures approximately 3.5in. (length) x 2.5in. (width) and is in fair condition. There is a 2.125in. dirt stain going across the top of the plastic sheet. There is also what looks like lint coving the bottom of the plastic sheet. Finally there is a 1.25in. crease at the bottom right side of the plastic sheet. Image located at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/13850832674/. Transferred from folder 1, 1951-1956 May 20th entry of the Hester Barrows Diaries. Mss. 2011.150.01

A plastic sheet that has "A Psalm of Praise and Thanksgiving/ from the choir-service of the monks." written in black as the heading. Below this is written "Bless the Lord, O my soul!/ O Lord, my God, you are great indeed!/ You make grass grow for the cattle,/ And grain for the use of man/ To produce bread from the earth./Yes, with bread you strengthen his heart,/ So that man goes forth to his labor/ And to his tasks, until evening falls./ Bless the Lord, O my soul!/ From Psalm 104." The plastic sheet measures approximately 2.5in. (length) x 1in. (width) and in fair condition. There is blue and brown discoloration on both the right and left sides of the plastic sheet as well as the bottom left side. There is 0.125in. crease on the bottom right side. There is also an approximately 1.5in. crease going diagonally along the right side of the plastic sheet and a 0.25in. crease on the top left side. Image located at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/13850825554/. Transferred from folder 4, 1976-1980 November 25th entry of the Hester Barrows Diaries. Mss. 2011.150.02

A card that features a picture of a female graduate and a diploma in red in the center of the front. Above the depiction, "1955 Commencement Dance" is typed in red. Below the depiction "May 27, 1955 Country Club" is typed in red. The first page of the card is protected by tissue paper and has "Music by Kenny Jall's Band 9:30-12:30" typed in black in the middle. The first page also has "Presented by Leona Wallace, Helen Topolgus, Sharon Wylie" typed in black at the bottom right of the page. The middle of the card is reserved for signatures and has "Autographs" typed in black at the top of the pages. The names "McNeil, Gilmore, Gaston, Moorman" are written in pencil in cursive script on the first "Autograph" page. The last page is also protected by tissue paper and has "Chaperones Mr. and Mrs. Leon Wallace, Dr. and Mrs. James Topolgus, Dr. and Mrs. Charles Wylie" typed in black in the middle of the page. The last page also has "Class Sponsors Mr. A. Pryce Noe, Miss Josephine Spear, Mr. John Schrodt" typed in black below the "Chaperones" list. Finally, there is a small red pencil attached to the dance card with a red rope. The dance card measures approximately 4in. (length) x 3in. (width) and the string (including the pencil) measures approximately 9.5in. The dance card is in fair condition. There is fading on the rope that the pencil is attached to and the top of the rope is frayed. There is also an approximately 3in. brown stain on the front of the card. The words typed on the last page of the card have bled through on to the second "Autograph" page. Images located at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/13850386965/, https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/13850409313/, https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/13850383895/, and https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/13850381765/. Transferred from the DeVonne McNeil Papers. Mss. 2011.594.03

A dance card in the shape of a raindrop. The front of the card features a rainbow in the top right corner and another rainbow at the bottom. In the middle of the front of the card "April Showers" is written in black stylized script. There is a depiction of a sideways umbrella on the left side of the front of the card. The umbrella is blue with a gray handle. A clear plastic cover protects the front and back of the dance card. There is also a small gray pencil attached to the dance card by a gray rope. Inside the dance card, on the first page, "The Junior Class of Saint Scholastica presents APRIL SHOWERS Friday, April 6, 1951 8:00 to 12:00" is typed in black. The rest of the inside of the dance card features a program for the dance, including what songs were sung and the names of those who were danced with for each song. It also features the names of the junior class officers, the committees that contributed to the dance, as well as the chaperones who attended the dance. The second to the last page has an illegible name written on it in pencil. The letter "I" is also written in pencil on the back cover of the dance card. The dance card measures approximately 10.5in. (length) x 7.5 in. (width). The string (including the pencil) measures approximately 24in. The dance card is in good condition. There is a series of small black ink stains on the front of the dance card between the rainbow and the umbrella. There is also white residue on both the front and back plastic covers. Some of the letters are starting to fade in the names of the junior class officers and the Entertainment and Refreshments Committees. Transferred from the DeVonne McNeil Papers. Mss. 2011.594.04

Terracotta cone-shaped tablet in Babylonian cuneiform excavated by the British Museum at Ur of Chaldees, birthplace of Abraham, dating about 2150 B.C.

Presented to the library in May 1935 by James Stewart Bryan, W&M President, 1934-1942.

Translation of the inscription [provided at time of donation]:

The divine Libit-Ishtar, the humble shepherd of Nippur, the faithful husbandman of Ur, who does not change the face of Eridu, a lord who benefits Erech, the king of Isin, the king of Sumer and Akkad [North and South Babylonia], who captivated the heart of Ini nni (Ishtar), am I. When justice in Sumer and Akkad he had established, …… the temple of justice he built.

One Indian Head Cent, Bronze, minted in 1881. The coin features the typical front with Lady Liberty in a feathered headdress; and the reverse features an oak and laurel wreath with the words "ONE CENT" within. 3/4 in. (19 mm) diameter. Recovered by Robert Nelson Howard in 1926 on his property Bay View on Fish Neck in Dare, Virginia. Donated along with 48 other coins and one brass button; only 15 coins could be located as of this entry. Image available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/5446171112/. Located in T&E S6 SS2, Box 1. Mss 1926.072.A01

One Indian Head Cent, 88% Copper, minted in 1861. The coin features the typical front with Lady Liberty in a feathered headdress; and the reverse features an oak and laurel wreath with the words "ONE CENT" within. 3/4 in. (19mm) diameter. The coin is in good condition with some oxidation visible near the edges of the coin. Recovered by Robert Nelson Howard in 1926 on his property Bay View on Fish Neck in Dare, Virginia. Donated along with 48 other coins and one brass button; only 15 coins could be located as of this entry. Image available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/5446171112/. Located in T&E S6 SS2, Box 1. Mss 1926.072.A02

One Indian Head Cent, copper, minted in 1862. The coin features the typical front with Lady Liberty in a feathered headdress; and the reverse features an oak and laurel wreath with the words "ONE CENT" within. 3/4 in. (19mm) diameter. The coin is in good condition with little oxidation. Recovered by Robert Nelson Howard in 1926 on his property Bay View on Fish Neck in Dare, Virginia. Donated along with 48 other coins and one brass button; only 15 coins could be located as of this entry. Image available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/5446171112/. Located in T&E S6 SS2, Box 1. Mss 1926.072.A03

One Indian Head Cent, Copper, 19mm Diameter, minted in 1863. The coin is well-worn and features some minor oxidation. The coin features the typical front with Lady Liberty in a feathered headdress; and the reverse features an oak and laurel wreath with the words "ONE CENT" within. Recovered by Robert Nelson Howard in 1926 on his property Bay View on Fish Neck in Dare, Virginia. Donated along with 48 other coins and one brass button; only 15 coins could be located as of this entry. Image available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/5446171112/. Located in T&E S6 SS2, Box 1. Mss 1926.072.A04

One Indian Head Cent, Copper, minted in 1863. The coin features the typical front with Lady Liberty in a feathered headdress; and the reverse features an oak and laurel wreath with the words "ONE CENT" within. 3/4" diameter. The coin is in worn condition. Recovered by Robert Nelson Howard in 1926 on his property Bay View on Fish Neck in Dare, Virginia. Donated along with 48 other coins and one brass button; only 15 coins could be located as of this entry. Image available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/5446171112/. Located in T&E S6 SS2, Box 1. Mss 1926.072.A05

One Indian Head Cent, Bronze, minted in 1871. The coin features the typical front with Lady Liberty in a feathered headdress; and the reverse features an oak and laurel wreath with the words "ONE CENT" within. 19mm diameter. The coin is in worn codition and is highly oxidated. Recovered by Robert Nelson Howard in 1926 on his property Bay View on Fish Neck in Dare, Virginia. Donated along with 48 other coins and one brass button; only 15 coins could be located as of this entry. Image available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/5446171112/. Located in T&E S6 SS2, Box 1. Mss 1926.072.A07

One Indian Head Cent, Bronze, minted in 1884. The coin features the typical front with Lady Liberty in a feathered headdress; and the reverse features an oak and laurel wreath with the words "ONE CENT" within. 19mm diameter. The coin is in worn condition with some oxidation. Recovered by Robert Nelson Howard in 1926 on his property Bay View on Fish Neck in Dare, Virginia. Donated along with 48 other coins and one brass button; only 15 coins could be located as of this entry. Image available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/5446171112/. Located in T&E S6 SS2, Box 1. Mss 1926.072.A08

One Indian Head Cent, Bronze, minted in 1896. The coin features the typical front with Lady Liberty in a feathered headdress; and the reverse features an oak and laurel wreath with the words "ONE CENT" within. 19mm diameter. The coin is in good condition with some oxidation.Recovered by Robert Nelson Howard in 1926 on his property Bay View on Fish Neck in Dare, Virginia. Donated along with 48 other coins and one brass button; only 15 coins could be located as of this entry. Image available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/5446171112/. Located in T&E S6 SS2, Box 1. Mss 1926.072.A09

29 - coins of various size, age, and metaliic composition ranging from copper to bronze to solid gold. Group A contains coins which did not fit the other categories. This group is represented on the first page of Lark's will. Includes 9 examples of Penny Misstrikes, from a die being struck twice, to off-center planchets, to clipped off planchets. Also contains an example of Mite (Widow's Mite), an ancient coin which could date to around 2000 years old. Also included are several examples of victory tokens issued at the end of the American Civil War. Gift of the Estate of Charles Lark Jr. Images available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/5445571671/ and https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/5445571753/. Located in T&E S6 SS2, Box 1. Mss 1984.042.A1-A29

13 - collection of early American coins. Contains Early American Vermont coins which range in date from 1785-1788. This group of coins also has four accompanying slides included of .B04 and .B09. One particularly interesting specimen from this collection is a coin minted in 1785. The face of this coin shows an image of King George III of England; while the reverse features the "Immune Columbia" design. It is possible this coin was minted in England, yet issued in a freshly independent America. Other interesting specimens include a coin which was struck over a George III Halfpenny, as well as another George III coin which features "Inde et Lib" on its reverse, Latin for Independence and Liberty. Gift of the Estate of Charles Lark Jr. Image available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/5446171424/. Located in T&E S6 SS2, Box 1. Mss 1984.042.B01-B13

13 - early American New York coins. This group also contains 12 slides of coin obverses and reverses. The group contains several notable pieces including an example of an extremely rare origninal George Clinton cent. The face of the coin features George Clinton, Governor of New York at the time and a personal freind to Thomas Machin, owwner of the mint which produced the coins. Machin's Mills, the mint which produced the majority of these coins, also produced counterfeit British coins. At the time (roughly 1787-1788) the mint at Machin's Mills began producing "mules" copies of British coins with either very basic copies of the reverse; or another pattern in use at the time (usually Vermont, Connecticut, or New York reverses). To keep out the prying eyes of children workers at the mint are said to have worn frightening masks to scare them away. The counterfeiting operation must have been somewhat successful because Machin's Mill lasted longer than even the official Mint of New York. Gift of the Estate of Charles Lark Jr. Image available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/5446171752/. Located in T&E S6 SS2, Box 1. Mss 1984.042.C01-C07

47 - examples of early Connecticut coins. This group contains many different examples of Connecticut coinage, from the official to the illegal. The company to which the State of Connecticut had initially offered its minting rights to was to produce around 1.4 Million Connecticut coppers from the copper that had been delivered by the State legislature. When the company was investigated, it was found that nearly 3 million coins had been produced underweight and were thus illegal. In addition to these now devalued coins, multiple counterfeits were also in circulation, mainly due to the efforts of James Atlee, a man who was tied to minting in Connecticut, New York, and Vermont. Many of the colorfully identified coins in this group, including so called, "Laughing Head" "African Head" and "Mutton Head" varieties are counterfeits of the legal version of Connecticut Coppers. The group also contains many example of legal Connecticut coinage including the "Hercules Head" variety. Gift of the Estate of Charles Lark Jr. Images are available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/5445572587/ and https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/5445572085/. Located in T&E S6 SS2, Box 1. Mss 1984.042.D01-D42

12 - examples of Early Massachusettes Coinage (10 original, 2 reproductions). Unlike other states during the Confederation Period, Massachusettes developed a state mint rather than offering contracts to private organizations (which had resulted in counterfeiting in several other states). The design that was used for the face of the coins (that of an Indian with bow and arrows) was adopted from Militia buttons; the reverse of the coin features an eagle. The dies used for the 1787 and some 1788 coins were made by Joseph Callendar, a student of Paul Revere. Of particular interest in this group is a 1787 prototype of the cent. The reverse of the coin features the standard eagle, but the arrows appear in the left talon rather than the right, as it it featured in subsequent cents. Also included in this group is a 1788 Cent whose reverse has been retooled to be a tree, a reverse which can be found on the replicas of the 1776 halfpenny included with this group. Six slides accompany this group.Gift of the Estate of Charles Lark Jr. Image available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/5445574221/. Located in T&E S6 SS2, Box 1. MSS 1984.042.E1-E12

24 - examples of early New Jersey Coinage. Like many of the other New England states, the state of New Jersey sold the rights to mint coppers to a company of private individuals. Just as in the case of New York, Connecticut, and Vermont; New Jersey's private mint soon found itself split by internal strife and a lack of income. In the case of New Jersey the minting company split, with one comapny resorting to counterfeiting currency to remain financially solvent; while the other soon cold their equipment to Machin's Mint and dissolved. Nearly all of the coins bare the same face and reverse. The face shows the head of a horse, a plow beneath it, the date to the right, and the words NOVA CASAREA (the latin from which New Jersey derived its name. The reverse of these coins feature a shield with 13 stripes surrounded by the familiar phrase E PLURIBUS UNUM. Two pieces of particular interest are F03, which is a normal New Jersey copper in about uncirculated condition. Another piece of interest is F21. This coin was a counterfeit copper that flooded the streets of New York in 1787; it is in about uncirculated condition. Gift of the Estate of Charles Lark Jr. Images are available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/5445572721/ and https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/5445572907/. Located in T&E S6 SS2, Box 1. Mss 1984.042.F01-F24

4 -S panish milled coins from the New World. Included are samples from Mexcio, Guatemala, and Peru. The 1739 8 Reales coin is a cast of a "Pillar" type coin, so named for the two pillars on the obverse, not a period orignial. Two slides are also included with the cast. Another coin in this collection is the 1861 8 Reales coin. This original coin was minted in Guatemala and bares a portrait of Ferdinand VII on the obverse with the words DEI GRATIA (By the Grace of God). The reverse shows the two Pillars of Hercules surrounding the Spanish Crown and Coat of Arms, as well as the words HISPANIA ET IND REX (Ruler of Spain and the Indies). The coin is in good condition. One of the oldest coins in this collection is a 4 Reales coin, which was minted in Mexico City and dates to the Rule of Charles I of Spain. Charles united the kingdoms of Castille and Aragon into the Spanish empire, which was built on the wealth of the New World. The obverse features the Pillars of Hercules surrounding the number 4, which reveals the coin's denomination. The reverse features the coat of arms of the Kingdom of Castille and Leon; but not the coat of unified Spain which also features the heraldic symbols of Aragon and Navarre. This is typical of coins minted during this period, as Charles' mother, Joanna, was the Queen regent. It is in worn condition. The final coin in this group is an 8 reales coin, which is most likely a forgery. This 8 Reales coin appears to date from the reign of Philip II, but the reverse of the coin may reveal a different origin. The reverse features a representation of the Arms of Castile and Leon, but unlike the actual coat of arms featured on real Spanish coinage of the period, the lion and castle featured on the arms are reversed. Rather than having the lion in the lower left and upper right corners, they are in the lower right and upper left. The coin is marked with a visible P, indicating an origin in Lima, Peru or Potosi, Brazil. This inconsistency is not found on any other coins of this period minted in Peru or Potosi during this period. Gift of the Estate of Charles Lark Jr. Images are available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/5446172484/. Located in T&E S6 SS2, Box 1. Mss 1984.042.G1-G4

2 - examples of Pitt tokens. The first is a Pitt half-penny dating to 1766. The obverse of the coin features a portrait of William Pitt, supposedly based on sketches by Paul Revere; as well as the words, NO STAMPS THE RESTORER OF COMMERCE 1766. The reverse features an image of a ship bound for the word AMERICA, which is framed by the words THANKS TO THE FRIENDS OF LIBERTY AND TRADE. The second piece, the Pitt farthing, features the same design, only slightly smaller. These tokens were minted in celebration of the repeal of the British Stamp Act. William Pitt had been a strong opponent of the Act and went so far as to accompany Benjamin Franklin to London to speak against the act in Parliament. Upon returning home, Pitt was hailed as a friend of Commerce, as was the King responsible for suppressing the Act, George III. Gift of the Estate of Charles Lark Jr. Image available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/5445573137/. Located in T&E S6 SS2, Box 1. Mss 1984.042.H1-H2

28 - coins relating to George Washington. Some of the coins in this collection date back to the 1780s, while one is a 1960 restrike. One interesting specimen is a 1795 Washington grate Halfpenny, which was minted and used in Britain at the time. Grate halfpennies such as this one were minted as a part of a promotion for a fireplace grate manufacturing company. Another pair of interesting specimens are the North Wales Halfpennies. These halfpennies were minted in Birmingham as "evasion tokens", which were basically legal conterfeits. Because counterfeiting in Britain was only illegal for Regal Coinage, counterfeiters could legally produce facsimiles of other coinage as "tokens" which would then be used in place of actual currency. Gift of the Estate of Charles Lark Jr. Images are available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/5446172942/ and https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/5445573737/. Located in T&E S6 SS2, Box 1. Mss 1984.042.J1-J28

2 - Virginia Halfpennies. Both coins in this group were minted in 1773 at the Tower Mint in London. Although Virgina had received Royal permission to mint coins in 1609, the colony had avoided doing so until 1773 when they again received express royal permission to do so. By 1773, however, attitudes towards British rule were worsening and revolution seemed likely. Because of the threat of war, colonists began hoarding any form of copper coinage they could find. When Colonial Williamsburg was restored 40 Virginia Half-pennies were recovered, revealing a continued use of the Virginia Half-Penny well into the post-Revolutionary era, despite the image of King George which appears on the face. A slide of this coin is also included. The second example is also free of most signs of aging, but is not as lustrous.The first specimen in the collection is in beautiful condition wth barely any patina or other signs of wear. Gift of the Estate of Charles Lark Jr. Image available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/5445573275/. Located in T&E S6 SS2, Box 1. Mss 1984.042.K1-K2

3 -one example of a Confederate Cent; as well as two proofs created by the Lovett Company. The first of the Lovett proofs is made of copper and nickel and bares an image of the head of Minerva on the face. The head is surrounded by the words R LOVETT, JR. ENGRAVER & DIE SINKER 1860. The reverse bares the address 200 so Fifth St; which is then surrounded by a wreath and the words Metallic Business Cards Philadelphia. The general design of this proof was preserved on the Confederate cent, with changes to the inscriptions. The other proof in the collection is identical save its composition of brass. The example of the actual Confederate cent still displays remarkable detail despite its having been cleaned previously, and having a minting date of 1861. Gift of the Estate of Charles Lark Jr. Image available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/5445573385/. Located in T&E S6 SS2, Box 1. Mss 1984.042.L1-L3

Large US penny was minted in the year 1849. It carries a monetary valule of 1/100 of a dollar just as the modern Penny does. Copper. The face of the coin bares the so called "Coronet" version of Lady Liberty, which had just been updated in 1839 to make the face appear more youthful. The reveerse bares the words ONE CENT framed by a wreath of wheat, which is bordered by the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. 28mm. The coin is in very fine condition and nearly all of the text is still visible. Gift of Chris Vinyard. An image is available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/5766117044/. Located in T&E S6 SS2, Box 1. Mss 1996-57.A1

One bronze follis from the reign of Romanus IV of the Byzantine Empire. The follis was originally a Roman coin, but its metallurgy and weight were changed by Byzantine coin reforms. The follis features an image of Jesus on the face, his hand raised in Benediction, and his head surrounded by a halo. The reverse features an image of the Virgin Mary, who is also framed by a halo, but one of less distinction. Romanus IV, under whom this coin was minted, had a short reign, and was blinded and forced to live in a monastery until his death. Gift of Chris Vinyard. An image is available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/5766117044/. Located in T&E S6 SS2, Box 1. Mss 1996-57.A2

1796 Spanish Milled Dollar, minted under the crown of Charles IV. This coin is of the "Modified Pillar" design which features Charles' portrait on the face; while two pillars flank the Spanish Coat of Arms on the reverse. The coin has a hole drilled to the left of the number 7 on the face, as well as a large filled crack to the right of the number 6. The details are mostly worn away but some important features can still be made out. 39mm. Very worn condition. Gift of Chris Vinyard. An image is available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/5766117044/. Located in T&E S6 SS2, Box 1. Mss 1996-57.A3

Silver United States 25 Cent piece was minted in 1818. It features a depiction of Lady LIberty on the front in the so-called "Capped Bust" design. Surrounding the image are 13 Stars. The reverse features an eagle in motion with "25 C." below him. The top bears a banner reading UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and also bares the familiar phrase E. Pluribus Unum found on US coinage. 27mm. Gift of Chris Vinyard. An image is available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/5765568821/. Located in T&E S6 SS2, Box 1. Mss 1996-57.A4

1910 25 Cent piece designed by Charles Barber. This coin features the typical Barber face, which includes a capped Liberty surrounded by 13 Stars and the words IN GOD WE TRUST. The reverse features an eagle with its wings on full display surrounded by the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA QUARTER DOLLAR. Fine condition, featuring little wear except on the details of LIberty's face. Gift of Chris Vinyard. An image is available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/5765568821/. Located in T&E S6 SS2, Box 1. Mss 1996-57.A5

1910 Half Dollar. This coin is almost identical to its 25 Cent counterpart except it is increased in scale. The coin is quite common due to the colume of production and massive circulation these coins underwent. 30mm. Gift of Chris Vinyard. An image is available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/5765568821/. Located in T&E S6 SS2, Box 1. Mss 1996-57.A6

4 - US Dimes dating 1825,1829,1834,1835. All four of these dimes are of the "Capped Bust" variety, which derives its name from the face of the coin, which includes a bust of Lady Liberty in a cap, surrounded by 13 Stars. The reverse of these coins all feature the same design of an eagle in motion, clutching arrows and olive branches, arced by the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. All of these coins are in worn condition, and the 1835 coin has a hold drilled above the eagle on the reverse, likely for use in jewelry. Gift of Chris Vinyard. An image is available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/5766119234/. Located in T&E S6 SS2, Box 1. Mss 1996-57.A7-10

5 - "seated liberty" variety of United States dimes. All are 90% Silver 10% Copper. Two of the coins date to 1838 and were at some point pierced, possibly to create jewelry, one to the 1840s (exact date difficult to determine due to wear), and two from 1853. All five coins feature very similar obverses, which includes the seated figure of Lady liberty holding a cap with the word liberty written on it. On the 1853 coins, an arrow can be seen running through the date. This was meant to indicate the additional .18g of metal added to the dime due to the rising price of silver. The reverses of all five dimes include UNITED STATES OF AMERICA which encircles a laurel wreath and the words ONE DIME. All 18mm. Gift of Chris Vinyard. An image is available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/5766119490/. Located in T&E S6 SS2, Box 1. Mss 1996-57.A11-A15.

One 1 Reale coin minted in Mexico. The face of the coin is heavily worn away, but the date of 1781 is still clearly visible, as well as the words, DEI GRATIA CARO; a reference to Charles III the Spanish Emperor. The reverse is heavily worn, but small portions of the Spanish shield are still visible. The coin is made of silver. 17mm.Very worn condition. Gift of Chris Vinyard. An image is available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/5766119366/. Located in T&E S6 SS2, Box 1. Mss 1996-57.A16

4 - Half-Dimes dating from 1847, 1853, 1860, and 1862. 1860 and 1862 varieties particularly well preserved. The 1847 and 1853 obverses feature the "Seated Liberty" pose, with an arc of 13 stars over her head. On the 1853 coin, an arrow runs through the date in order to increase the weight of US coinage for competition in the international market. The reverses of these coins includes the word HALF DIME surrounded by a laurel wreath and then encircled by the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. The 1860 and 1862 coins feature the same seated liberty image as the earlier coins, but instead of stars the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA are included. The reverses still feature the words HALF DIME, but the laurel has been replaced by an oak and wheat wreath which extends nearly to the edge of the coin. The half dime was a completely American invention, and was literally half the weight of the US dime. The half dime fell out of production when an alternative 5 cent piece comprised of Nickel began being minted. Rather than continue with two redundant denominations, the Government decided to scrap the silver Half Dime. All in good condition. Gift of Chris Vinyard. An image is available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/5765571305/. Located in T&E S6 SS2, Box 1. Mss 1996-57.A17-A20

Canadian half dime dating back to 1891. The obverse of the coin feature a portait of Queen Victoria surrounded by the words CANADA VICTORIA DEI GRATIA REGINA. The reverse features a wreath with a crown at the top surrounding the words 5 CENTS 1891. Canada only began minting half dimes after the United States had begun to do so. Colloquially these coins were referred to as "fish scales" because of their thinness and small size. The half dime remained in production in Canada until 1921 when the "fish scale" was replaced with a nickel, just as the half dime in the United States had been. Gift of Chris Vinyard. An image is available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/5765571451/. Located in T&E S6 SS2, Box 1. Mss 1996-57.A21

U.S. 3-Cent piece. The obverse of the coin features a six sided star with a tiny shield within it. The words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA encircle the coin. The reverse features a stylized crescent which surrounds the Roman numeral III. Like Canadian half dime, these 3 cent pieces were called "fish scales" while in circulation due to their light weight and small size. The need for a 3 cent coin arose when postage rates were lowered from 5 to three cents, but when postage rates were again lowered to 2 cents, the need for the 3 cent piece was decreasing. Coupled with the fact that it had a similar diameter to the dime, the 3 cent piece was pulled from circulation by the turn of the century. 14mm. Worn, but some text and images can still be made out. Gift of Chris Vinyard. An image is available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/5766119990/. Located in T&E S6 SS2, Box 1. Mss 1996-57.A22

3-cent coin minted in 1873. After experiencing silver shortages during the Civil War due to the hoarding of even small denomination coins by the public, the United States decided to issue a 3 Cent nickel-copper coin to deal with the problem. The coin was never meant to be a permanent issue, but remained in production for 16 years after its official discontinuation. The obverse of the coin features a familiar Liberty Head with the date 1873 below and the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around it. The reverse features the roman numeral III encircled by a laurel. Gift of Chris Vinyard. An image is available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/5766119990/. Located in T&E S6 SS2, Box 1. Mss 1996-57.A23

Token issued by a private company which could be used to purchase things from a particular proprietor. The face of the coin reads A. KREBS 10 CENTS IN GOODS. The reverse is inscribed with the words Pilkington Exchange Place Maker 83 Baltimore. Tokens such as these were frequently minted in, and used by Baltimore companies. Brass tokens such as this were inexpensive to produce and were used to pay oyster workers and other manual laborers. The rarity of tokens such as this is difficult to determine because no records of the number produced were kept; however they are scarce amongst collectors. Gift of Chris Vinyard. An image is available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/5766118194/. Located in T&E S6 SS2, Box 1. Mss 1996-57.A24

1977 Soviet commemorative 90% silver coin struck to increase excitement for the 1980 Moscow olympics. The coin was part of a series of commemorative coins that were struck for this purpose. The face value of the coin is 10 Rubles. The face of the coin features a map of the USSR, with a tower like design over it, a star at the top. The five Olympic rings sit below the design, with the date 1977 below them. Russian words surround the outside of the face. The reverse features the symbol of the Soviet Union, the letters CCCP, and the denomination of 10 Rubles. Gift of Chris Vinyard. An image is available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/5765568921/. Located in T&E S6 SS2, Box 1. Mss 1996-57.A25

2 - 5 Ruble Soviet coins. Part of a set produced to commemorate the 22nd Olympiad in Moscow in 1980. They were minted in 1977 in anticipation of the games, and are 90% Silver. The reverses of the two coins are identical, with the symbol and name of the USSR, as well as the face value of 5 Rubles. The faces are very different, however. The first of the two coins, which can be identified by the tall obelisk to the left, has an image of Kiev, Ukraine on it, including several of the city's landmarks, as well as its name in Cyrillic. The second coin offers an image of the city of Minsk. Both coins are in very good condition. These coins were donated to the College by Chris Vinyard as a part of his coin collection. Images are available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/5765568921/, https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/5766117588/, and https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/5766117764/. Located in T&E S6, SS2, Box 1. Mss 1996-57.A26-A27

This coin from the Vinyard Collection is a commemorative coin minted in 1976 to celebrate the nation's Bicentennial. The face of the coin features the words LIBERTY and 13 Stars surrounding an image of an intrepid colonist with a rifle pausing at a tree. The reverse features the words ROANOKE VALLEY BICENTENNIAL surrounding an image of Virginia with a flag superimposed on it. Coin lists the dates 1776-1976 and lists Roanoke County, Roanoke, Salem, and Vinton. Gift of Chris Vinyard. An image is available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/5766117856/. Located in T&E S6 SS2, Box 1. Mss 1996-57.A28

One 2 Heller coin minted in 1900. The coin was minted by the Austro-Hungarian Empire and was worth 1/50 of a Krona. The face of the coin is engraved with the coat of arms of the Austro-Hungarian empire, while the reverse has a large 2 with a branch beneath it. Below the branch is the date, 1900. The entire reverse is surrounded by a scrolling border. The Heller went out of use in Austria after the collapse of the empire in 1918. Gift of Chris Vinyard. An image is available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/5766118032/. Located in T&E S6 SS2, Box 1. Mss 1996-57.A29

5 - United States Pennies minted during the one year when the metallurgical content changed from a majority copper to zinc coated steel. In order to preserve copper for the war effort, the government decided to mint pennies using steel. One year later the normal majority copper composition returned. The face of the pennies is the familiar Lincoln profile with the word LIBERTY and IN GOD WE TRUST included along with the date of 1943. The reverse of the penny is what has come to be dubbed the Wheat Penny design. It features the words ONE CENT flanked by two what plants; the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA below the denomination. Gift of Chris Vinyard. An image is available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/5765569953/. Located in T&E S6 SS2, Box 1. Mss 1998-50.A1-A5

4 - brass pennies all bearing the standard Lincoln profile image on the face, which includes the date, IN GOD WE TRUST and LIBERTY. The reverses feature the "wheat penny" design of two wheat plants flanking ONE CENT as well as UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Gift of Chris Vinyard. An image is available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/5765570099/. Located in T&E S6 SS2, Box 1. Mss 1998-50.A6-A9

Example of an all-silver dime dating to 1912. Its face reveals its origin as a design by James Barber, who employed an image of a capped Lady Liberty on the face of his coinage. The face is surrounded by the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. The reverse includes in image of a Laurel Wreath surrounding the denomination of ONE DIME. The coin is in good condition, with some details visible and accumulation of black patina. Gift of Chris Vinyard. An image is available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/5765570355/. Located in T&E S6 SS2, Box 1. Mss 1998-50.A10

1935 US Buffalo Nickel, sometimes also referred to as an Indian Head Nickel. Dating these coins is particularly difficult due to their design, in which the date is easily worn away through the course of normal exchange. The coin was replaced after the minimum time it legally had to stay in circulation to be replaced by the Jefferson Nickel in 1938. The face features the profile of an Indian and the word Liberty. The reverse has an image of a Buffalo with the denomination of FIVE CENTS listed below and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA above. Gift of Chris Vinyard. An image is available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/5766118932/. Located in T&E S6 SS2, Box 1. Mss 1998-50.A11

1883 Nickel, known to many as the "V" Nickel for the V on its reverse. The face of the coin features a standard Liberty head image surrounded by 13 stars and the year 1883. The reverse features a V surrounded by a Laurel wreath and the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA E PLURIBUS UNUM. These coins became popular with the invention of nickel-operated coin vending machines, driving up demand for both this coin and its buffalo-themed successor design. Gift of Chris Vinyard. An image is available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/5766119088/. Located in T&E S6 SS2, Box 1. Mss 1998-50.A12

Collected by Swem SCRC staff. Located in Dec Obj S2 SS1. Mss 2012.011.01

Collected by Swem SCRC staff. Located in Dec Obj S2 SS1. Mss 2012.011.02

Collected by Swem SCRC staff. Located in Dec Obj S2 SS1. Mss 2012.011.03

Collected by Swem SCRC staff. Located in Dec Obj S2 SS1. Mss 2012.011.04

Collected by Swem SCRC staff. Located in Dec Obj S2 SS1. Mss 2012.011.05

Collected by Swem SCRC staff. Located in Dec Obj S2 SS1. Mss 2012.011.06

Collected by Swem SCRC staff. Located in Dec Obj S2 SS1. Mss 2012.011.07

Collected by Swem SCRC staff. Located in Dec Obj S2 SS1. Mss 2012.011.08

Circular metal button with black background, silhouetted people dancing with a line of a music score behind them, and the text "First Night Williamsburg 2013 / 20th Anniversary" in yellow, orange, pink, and red. Button features a red blinking light, which is operated by a small circuit board on the backside of the pin with two button cell/watch batteries. Buttons are purchased in lieu of tickets for the First Night event, and are often sold at retail locations throughout Williamsburg in the month of December. For First Night 2013, the price for buttons was $15. Image at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/13540964873/. Transferred upon receipt from Acc. 2013.068 of the Chandi J. Singer Papers. Gift of Chandi Singer. Located in Communication Artifacts, Cat 8, Class 5. Mss 2013.068.01

One United States Nickel, shield style, minted in 1870. The face of the coin features the worn remains of the shield from which this coin gets its name, as well as the minting date. The reverse side features a large "5" to demonstrate its denomination and is surrounded by 13 Stars, as well as the words "United States of America". 20.5 mm diameter. The shield nickel is in worn condition. Recovered by Robert Nelson Howard in 1926 on his property Bay View on Fish Neck in Dare, Virginia. Donated along with 48 other coins and one brass button; only 15 coins could be located as of this entry. Image available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/5446171112/. Located in T&E S6 SS2, Box 1. Mss 1926.072.A06

One Lincoln Wheat Cent, minted in 1912. Copper, tin, and zinc. The coin featuers a bust of President Lincoln in profile, along with the words "Liberty" and "In God We Trust", as well as the minting year of 1912. The reverse features the words "One Cent" and "United States of America"; as well as the two distinctive wheat stalks which give the coin its name. 19mm diameter. This Lincoln Wheat Cent is in worn condition with some oxidation on the reverse side.Recovered by Robert Nelson Howard in 1926 on his property Bay View on Fish Neck in Dare, Virginia. Donated along with 48 other coins and one brass button; only 15 coins could be located as of this entry. Image available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/5446171112/. Located in T&E S6 SS2, Box 1. Mss 1926.072.A10

One sixpence coin, silver, minted in 1850. This sixpence coin features an image of Queen Victoria on the face, as well as the words, "Victoria Dei Gratia Brittaniar Reg". The reverse of the coin features the words "Six Pence" with a crown above them, as well as two branches and the date 1850. At the time this coin was minted it would have been worth 1/40th of a Pound Sterling. Recovered by Robert Nelson Howard in 1926 on his property Bay View on Fish Neck in Dare, Virginia. Donated along with 48 other coins and one brass button; only 15 coins could be located as of this entry. Image available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/5446171112/. Located in T&E S6 SS2, Box 1. Mss 1926.072.A11

One Prussion Silbergroschen, minted in 1854, silver. The Prussian government issued silber groschen prior to German unification, and many states adopted the currency before full unification went into effect. The coin, however appears to be covered with an orange more iron-like rust indicating that it may not in fact be silver. The coin features an image of Friedrich Wilhelm IV; as well as the words ," Friedrich Wilhelm IV Konig V Prfussen". The Reverse features the words "1 Silber Groschen 1854 A" and is surrounded by the words, "30 Einen Thaler" and "Scheide Munze". The silbergroschen was replaced in 1871 after German unification. 18mm Diameter.Recovered by Robert Nelson Howard in 1926 on his property Bay View on Fish Neck in Dare, Virginia. Donated along with 48 other coins and one brass button; only 15 coins could be located as of this entry. Image available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/5446171112/. Located in T&E S6 SS2, Box 1. Mss 1926.072.A12

One Canadian Dime, silver, minted in 1871. The Canadian Dime is worth ten Canadian cents. The coin features a portrait of Queen Victoria on the face of the coin surrounded by the words, "Victoria Dei Gratia Regina" and "Canada". The Reverse features the words, "10 CENTS 1871" which are surrounded by a laurel wreath and topped with a small crown. 18mm diameter. The coin is in good condition with minor tarnish near the edges. Recovered by Robert Nelson Howard in 1926 on his property Bay View on Fish Neck in Dare, Virginia. Donated along with 48 other coins and one brass button; only 15 coins could be located as of this entry. Image available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/5446171112/. Located in T&E S6 SS2, Box 1. Mss 1926.072.A13

One French 10 Centime Coin, Cupro-Nickel. This 10 Centime piece dates to 1919, during a period of extreme French monetary depression. The coin features a hole through its center, which was a feature of the minting, not a later alteration. The face of the coin features the prominant letters "RF" signifying the Republique Francaise. The letters are surrounded by a laurel wreath. In tiny script beneath the RF is the name "Lindauer" which refers to the engraver of the coin. The reverse side features a flowering plant in the center, with the words, "Liberte Egalite Fraternite" as well as the number 10 and the letters "Cmes" referring to 10 Centimes. 21mm diameter. Worn condition.Recovered by Robert Nelson Howard in 1926 on his property Bay View on Fish Neck in Dare, Virginia. Donated along with 48 other coins and one brass button; only 15 coins could be located as of this entry. Image available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/5446171112/. Located in T&E S6 SS2, Box 1. Mss 1926.072.A14

One Virginia Half-Penny, copper, dated to 1773. Features a barely visible portrait of King George III. The King is wearing a laurel wreath on his head in emmulation of Roman Emperors. The face also features visible letters "E" and "X". The reverse reveals a barely visible coat of arms, with the separators between each quadrant easily visible. The bottom left of the coat of arms features a harp, the top left a standing lion, the top right three fleur d'lis, the bottom right is indistinugishable. This Virginia Half-penny was minted in 1773 in London. Virginia was the only colony which had royal permission to mint coinage, which was issued in 1609. Until 1773, however, colonists had used tobacco as well as other imported coins and notes to make purchases. In 1773, the Virginia assembly voted to mint currency, which was delivered to Richmond but was not released because the assembly lacked a royal charter explicitly allowing them to do so. The charter was delivered a year later on the eve of the revolution, and the coins were promptly released. This first release of Virginia coins resulted in peolpe hoarding the coins due to the unsure outcome of the revolution. 24mm diameter. Very worn condition. Recovered by Robert Nelson Howard in 1926 on his property Bay View on Fish Neck in Dare, Virginia. Donated along with 48 other coins and one brass button; only 15 coins could be located as of this entry. Image available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/5446171112/. Located in T&E S6 SS2, Box 1. Mss 1926.072.A15

One English Shilling, dating to 1693. The profiles on the obverse of William and Mary can be clearly seen, including the lines on their face and folds in their clothes. The words "GVLIELMVS ET MARIA DEI GRATIA [William and Mary by the Grace of God]." The reverse of the coin reveals the shields of their noble houses arranged in a cross, with intersecting Ws and Ms at the vertices. One number of the date is located under each WM, making the date 1693. The outside of the coin is circumscribed with the words "MAG BR FR ET HI REX ET REGINA" [King and Queen of Greater Britain, France, and Hibernia (Ireland)]. Beautiful condition; barely any observable wearing and no patina. Gift of William Lehrburger. An image is available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/5766124168/. Located in T&E S6 SS2, Box 1. MSS 85.22

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British Half Crown. Would have been worth 2 and 1/2 Shillings. This particular half crown dates from 1689, meaning that it was issued by the same monarchs that granted the College its Charter. The obverse of the coin displays the double profiles of William and Mary. The profilesd are framed by the words "GVLIELMVS ET MARIA DEI GRATIA", [WIllian and Mary, by the Grace of God]. The reverse of the coin features the coat of arms of the British Royal Familly surrounded by the words "89 MAG BR FR ET HIB REX ET REGINA" [(16)89 of Magna Britannia, Francia, and Hibernia (Ireland) King and Queen]. 1.75". Gift of a former English English Student in 1948/1949; received through post by librarian Robert H. Land. An image is available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/5766122718/. Located in T&E S6 SS2, Box 1. Mss 2008.317

Two John Tyler Presidential Dollar coins. The face of the coin features a profile of John Tyler, with the phrase "JOHN TYLER -- In God We Trust --10th President 1841-1845." The coin's reverse showcases the Statue of Liberty, the date, 2009, and "E PLURIBUS UNUM." Image available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/4080497029/. Located in Dec Obj S2 SS3, Box 1. Mss. 2009.260

A 10 Pfennig war time "Kriegeld" coin minted in Koblenz (Coblenz), Germany. Face shows a large numeral 10 in the center above which is "Kriegsgeld 1918" and beneath which is "Pfennig." The obverse side shows the civic arms with "Coblenz" above and "  " printed below. The coin is made of iron and in 1918 3,200,000 were minted. In 2012 it had a value of $3.00US. 20 mm (0.79 in.) in diameter and 1.5 mm (0.05 in.) thick. Images available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/7107041337/ and http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/7107041069/. Transferred from Box 6 of the Clara L. Lawrence Papers (Mss 2009.299). Located in T&E S6 SS2. Mss 2009.299.04

An aluminum 200 mark coin.  Face has "DEUTCHES REICH" around the top edge, "200 MARK 1928" in the center, and the letter "A" on the bottom center edge.  The obverse shows an heraldic eagle with "EINIGKEIT UND RECHT UND FREIHEIT * " around the edge. Despite the fact that the "A" mint coined 174,900,000 in 1928, it was de-monitized on 11/15/1923. 20 mm (0.9 in.) in diameter and 1 mm (0.05 in.) thick. Images available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/7107041773/ and http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/6960972614/. Transferred from Box 6 of the Clara L. Lawrence Papers (Mss 2009.299). Located in T&E S6 SS2. Mss 2009.299.05

One half-cent, minted in the Netherlands. The face of the coin has the value of 1/2 Cent embossed on it surrounded by a floral pattern. 14mm. Fair condition. Located in T&E S6 SS2, Box 1.

Transferred from the 'Awards Received' Box of the Schuyler Otis Bland Papers (Mss 65 B61). Gift of Mrs. Schuyler Otis Bland. Located in Dec Obj S2 SS1. Mss 65B61.01

Transferred from the "Awards Received" Box of the Schuyler Otis Bland Papers (Mss. 65B61). Gift of Mrs. Schuyler Otis Bland. Located in Dec Obj S2 SS2, Box 4. Mss 65B61.02

Transferred from the "Awards Received" Box of the Schuyler Otis Bland Papers (Mss. 65B61). Gift of Mrs. Schuyler Otis Bland. Located in Dec Obj S2 SS2, Box 4. Mss 65B61.03

Transferred from the "Awards Received" Box of the Schuyler Otis Bland Papers (Mss. 65B6); gift of Mrs. Schuyler Otis Bland. Located in Dec Obj S2 SS3. Mss 65B61.07

3-blue first place ribbons from the 1920 Gloucester county Fair in Gloucester, Virginia.  The fair was held from September 28th to the 30th.  Information in silver text.  Ribbons are made out of cotton satin.  They are 1.75inx7.75in. The ribbons are in fair condition with frayed edges, creases from folding, and some fading. Image available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/4081189754/. Transferred from Box 22 of the William B. Taliaferro Papers Collection. Located in Textiles S1, SS2, Box 4. Mss 65T15.A65.1 a-c

Transferred from the "Awards Received" Box of the Schuyler Otis Bland Papers (Mss 65B61); gift of Mrs. Schuyler Otis Bland. Located in Dec Obj S2 SS3. Mss 65B61.08

2-red second place ribbons from the 1920 Gloucester county Fair in Gloucester, Virginia.  The fair was held from September 28th to the 30th.  Information in silver text.  Ribbons are made out of cotton satin. They are 1.75inx11in. The ribbons are in fair condition with frayed edges, creases from folding, and fading. Image available at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/4081224384/. Transferred from Box 22 of the William B. Taliaferro Papers Collection. Located in Textiles S1, SS2, Box 4. Mss 65T15.A65.2ab

One Selective Service medal with bars.These were awarded to those who participated in the Selective Service System (the draft). The Medal is struck bronze. The obverse of the medal bares the words "Selective Service System World War II" surrounding an eagle which bares the logo SSS. The eagle's head is opinting to the olive branches clutched in his talons, indicating that the war had ended and the country was at peace. The reverse of the medal bares the inscription, "Awarded in the name of the Congress of the United States For Faithful and Loyal Service". The medal is attached to a blue and yellow striped ribbon, which has a large blue stripe in the ecnter flanked by two smaller blue stripes over yellow. This pattern indicates the medal is from World War II. The bars include one bar with the same blue and yellow pattern, and a smaller bar which is all metal. Transferred from the Dudley Woodbridge Papers (Mss 89W85). An image is available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/5766124788/. Located in Dec Obj S2 SS2, Box 3. Mss 1994.02.01

One gold medal presented to W.S. Gooch by the Norwood Literary Society of Norwood College. The medal is shaped like a rounded cross with points pertruding from the vertices. The medal was presented in 1876 for Best Declaimer. Declaiming is a competition in which participants deliver famous speeches to an audience with an emphasis on using their own rhetorical abilities to deliver the speech in the best way they can, not necessarily the closest to the original way in which it was delivered. The reverse of the medal bears the phrase "Nulla sine pulvere palma" (roughly, nothing without hard work). Donation of N.S. Gooch (the son of the recipient). An image is available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/5765574625/. Located in Dec Obj S2 SS1. Mss 2008.318

A small silver goblet that is mounted on a pedestal. The front of the goblet has an inscription that reads "HOWARD M. SCAMMON/ FOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO THEATRE IN VIRGINIA/VIRGINIA THEATRE CONFERENCE/ OCTOBER 1976." The bottom of the pedestal has engravings in all four corners. The top left corner has "Jefferson" engraved in cursive script and the bottom right corner has "Goblet" engraved in cursive script. The bottom left corner has "STIEF PEWTER" engraved in block script and the top right corner has "P65" engraved in block script. The goblet measures approximately 4.5in. and is in fair condition. The outside of the goblet has white residue all over it. There are tarnish stains in the crevices of the circle where the goblet base is attached to the pedestal. The inside of the goblet has a considerable amount of dust as well as a dark ring near the bottom of the goblet. The bottom of the pedestal is also tarnished. Transferred from the Howard Scammon Papers. Mss. 2010.154.04

One silver trophy that features a laurel reef on the front. At the top of the laurel reef is a knight's helmet. Under the knight's helmet is a banner with an inscription that says "SEMPER FIDELIS." Inside the laurel reef there is a poem that reads "Ye bryde whose lippes kysse myne/And taste ye water and no wyne/Shall happy live an hersel see/A happy grandchile on each knee." On both handles of the trophy are decorative leaves. The bottom of the trophy has "Shirlet" (manufacturer) and "HANDMADE" engraved on it. The trophy measures approximately 5in. and is in fair condition. The outside of the trophy is tarnished all over and has white residue. There is an approximately 0.125in. rust colored stain at the top of the front near the knights helmet. The inside of the trophy is also tarnished and has dust. Transferred from the Howard Scammon papers. Mss. 2010.154.06

A silver plate that features a relief of the College seal on the front in the center of the plate. Below the seal is an inscription that reads "PRESENTED TO Howard Scammon IN RECOGNITION OF LOYAL AND FAITHFUL SERVICE TO THE COLLEGE OF WILLIAM AND MARY BY THE CLASS OF 1933 ON THE OCCASION OF THEIR FIFTIETH REUNION MAY 14, 1983." The back of the plate has a hook by which the plate can be hung on a wall. The back of the plate also features the logo and for the Williamsburg silversmith shop. The plate measures approximately 11in. in diameter and is in fair condition. There are two small brown stains on the front of the plate at the top above the College seal. There are also some brown stains on the lower left side of the plate on the edges. Finally, There are also various scratches and abrasions on both the front and back of the plate. Transferred from the Howard Scammon Papers. Mss 2010.154.09

Bronze medal (Mss 2010.486.01a) suspended from a vertically striped ribbon in brown, orange, yellow, and buff. The face shows an eagle with wings raised to frame a sun. The obverse shows two infantry helmets above a shield-like area bearing a cast inscription in Japanese characters.There is a fastener on the back of the ribbon. Ribbon dimensions: 1/32 in. (thickness) x 1 3/8 in. (width) x 1 3/4 in. (length). Medal dimensions: 1 3/16 in. (diameter) x 1/8 in. (thickness). The bronze attachment mechanism between the ribbon and the medal has a cast inscription in Japanese characters and measures 1 1/2 in. (width) x 3/4 in. (height) x 3/16 in. (thickness). Case (2010.486.01b) is covered and partially lined by dark green simulated leather with an inscription on the outer surface of the top in gold Japanese characters. The bottom of the case is lined in light yellow velvet. The lid is lined in dark green simulated leather. Inside, the medal is in a recessed area in the bottom of the case. Dimensions: 4 3/8 in. (height) x 2 3/8 in. (width) x 13/16 in. (thickness). Transferred from Mataichi Oonishi Diaries (Mss. 2010.486). Located in Dec Obj S2 SS2, Box 4. Mss 2010.486.01

One Richard Nixon Campaign Medal, from the Official Republican National Committee, 1972. Medal is made of bronze, encased in a plastic case with a paper card. Front of medal reads "Re-elect the President - 1972" with Republican Elephant emblem and stars. Back of medal reads "Richard M. Nixon" with a profile image of Nixon's head. Minted by the Franklin Mint. 3.75 in. x 2.75 in. Good condition. Image available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/2929692010/. Transferred from Box 1, Folder 3 of the Campaigns and Elections Collection. Located in Dec Obj S2 SS2, Box 1. Mss 39.1C17.A01

One small cross made from two pieces of palm leaf. Came inside a card. 3.5x1.5 inches. Good condition, but dirty. Image available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/2988578943/. Transferred from Box 1, Folder 3 of the Page-Saunders Papers. Located in Dec Obj S2, SS1, Box 1. Mss. 39.1P15.A01

One white campaign ribbon with red and blue ribbon at the top of the ribbon from the presidential campaign of William Henry Harrison and John Tyler. It includes an illustration of an eagle, Harrison, and a log cabin. The The text reads: "One fire more & the victory is ours"; "Union for the sake of union"; "Our Country's Hope."; "Tippecanoe"; "Thames"; "Harrison & Tyler"; "The Unterrified Commonwealth"; "Oct. 5. 1840." Writing on the cabin door reads "To Let in 1841." There is an illustration of a cabin with a plow in front of it at the bottom of the ribbon. It was manufactured by Horton Balto. Image available at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/2969834236/. Transferred from the Tyler Papers. Located in Textiles S1, SS1, Box3. Mss 39.1T975.A01

One Presidential Campaign Ribbon from the campaign of Benjamin Harrison.  The ribbon is white silk with colored illustrations of an eagle and an American flag.  There are pictures of President Benjamin Harrison and Vice President Morton.  At the bottom there are the words "Protection," and, "Free Trade." The ribbon is 3inx7.25in. It is in fair condition with creases, frayed edges, small stains, and fading. Image available at:http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/4128296241/in/set-72157601972522069/. Transferred from Box 33-B, Folder 4 of the Blow Family Papers Collection. Located in Textiles S1, SS1, Box 3. Mss 65B63.A01.

One ribbon from the Virginia Democratic Convention on July 25, 1883. The Ribbon is made of satin and is a pale green color.  The ribbon was given to delegates at the convention. Has "This Way Freeman!", and "Delegate," and the Virginia State Seal printed on it.  It is 8.5inx2.5in. The ribbon is in  fair condition with creases, tears and frayed edges. Also has small holes and stains. Image available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/4081189742. Transferred from Box 22 of the William B. Taliaferro Papers Collection. Located in Textiles S1 SS1, Box 3. Mss 65 T15.A65.3

One ribbon featuring a portrait of William Henry Harrison in the center. "No.1 OF VIRGINIA." is written in black at the top. Within a ribbon below this is written "HARRISON & REFORM" in black. There is a depiction of an eagle above the portrait of Harrison. Below his portrait "Son of BENJ. A HARRISON one of the signers of the Declaration of INDEPENDANCE July 4th 1776." is written in black. At the bottom of the ribbon there is a depiction of a log cabin, an American flag and a man driving a plow. Below this depiction is written "We will take him from the plough." in black. The ribbon is in poor condition. It is discolored into a brown color and has tendering in multiple areas. It is divided into four pieces and one small fragment. The top and bottom pieces have severe fraying. Image located at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/13541520454. Transferred from Box 2 of the Garrett Family Papers (Mss.69 G19), the ribbon was found in a small box labeled "H.W. Garrett" on the bottom. Mss. 69G19.01

Two campaign buttons for Godwin. Both campaign buttons are about the size of a quarter and have a red, white, and blue motif. Mills Godwin was a political power in Virginia. He had first ridden the "Byrd Organization" of Democratic political might to the Governor's mansion. After observing that the Democrats were falling out of favor, Godwin switched his allegiance to the right wing where he again won the gubernatorial election, making him the only US governor in history to win as a Democrat and Republican. Godwin was educated at the Norfolk division of the College of William & Mary and was a political force in Virginia for 30 years. An image is available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/5766124272/. Located in Dec Obj S2 SS2, Box 3. Mss 78G54.01ab

One small metal button from the 1924 Presidential Election. Button is blue with a red stripe through the middle and white text. 0.8 in. in diameter. Good condition. Transferred from Box 11 of the G. Walter Mapp Papers. Located in Dec Obj S2 SS2, Box 1. Mss 84M32.A01

Campaign button, 'Women for [Mark] Warner' in form of an oval-shaped costume-jewelry pin. 0.75 in. x 1.25 in. Good condition. Located in Dec Obj S2 SS2, Box 1. Mss 2009.121

One small identification tag.  Metal, possibly pewter, with a scroll design and engraving.  1x2 inches.  Good condition.  Engraving on front side reads: "If found return to: J.P. Nelson, 336 Linden Walk, Lexington, Ky, and receive reward." Image available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/2929692052/. Transferred from Folder 1 of the Robert E. Nelson Papers. Located in Dec obj S2, SS1, Box 1. Mss. 39.2N35.A01

Medal with red, white, and blue ribbon and nametag for Mrs. E. G. Swem. Transferred from Folder 8 of the Yorktown series of the Virginia Cities Collection (Mss 39.4 V82ci). Located in Dec Obj S2 SS1. Mss 39.4V82ci.03

One leather card case with three business cards inside. The cards are labeled, "Dr. Millington," and one card has the address "303 Franklin St, Richmond." Fair condition. 2inx3in. From the Millington Trunk of the John Millington Papers. Located in Dec Obj S2, SS1, Box 9. Mss 65M59.A02.1

Two military identification tags belnging to Channing M. Hall. These two tags were standard issue to all members of the United States Military, following the British and French who introduced "dog tags" to their troops at the beginning of WWI.  Unlike their British and French counterparts, which were composed of fiber, the United States chose to make their identification tags out of aluminum, about the size of the silver dollar at the time. Two tags were issued to each soldier, with one tag to remain with the body after death and another to be taken for medical records and casualty processing. The tags are stamped identically, with the name of the enlisted (C.M. Hall), his rank (Leiutenant "LT"), his division (151 Field Artillery Division), as well as USA to indicate his country of origin.  In 1918, identification numbers were added to the tags; the absence of these numbers meant Lt. Hall was issued his tags prior to 1918. Both tags are on separate but connected chains (the second smaller chain was meant to make removal of one tag from a fallen soldier easier. This is in caontrast to the Germans, who preferred breakable tags, one half of which was used for casualty reporting). The chain is bronze in color and uses a spring loaded circular clasp. Tags such as these were hand stamped which accounts for the uneven impression of the letter C compared to the rest of Lt. Hall's name.  These tags are in worn condition. Transferred from the Hall Family Papers (Mss 90H14). Located in Dec Obj S2 SS2, Box 3. Mss 90H14.A16a

Image available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/6960972714/. Transferred from Box 6 of the Clara L. Lawrence Papers (Mss 2009.299). Located in T&E S6 SS2. Mss 2009.299.06

One laminated Identification card with a teal and white background. The identification card features a silly picture of Glenn Close on the left side. Below the picture is written "Authorization 20536" in black. To the right to the picture at the top is written "IDENTIFICATION CARD" in black. Below that is written "Dr. G. CLOSE" above "name," then "BED-PAN INSPECTOR" above "Dept." and finally "67329-1" above "Staff No." At the bottom of the card "PACIFIC NORTHWESTERN HOSPITAL" is written in black. The identification card is in excellent condition. Image available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/13540263413/. Transferred from the Glenn Close Papers (Mss. 93 C62). Mss. 2010.601.67

A square white badge that has a flap at the top. Beneath the flap is a blue rainbow. "Name,"  "Address," and "Assembly" is typed in dark blue. In the spaces after "Name," "Address," and "Assembly" there is illegible writing written in cursive script in black ink. There is a blue star at the bottom of the badge. There is an approximately 13in. white string at the top of the badge. The badge is in good condition. The string has suffered some brown discoloration and has fraying on both ends. Transferred from the DeVonne McNeil Papers. Mss. 2011.594.05

White paper label in clear plastic nametag sleeve and green polyester satin ribbon with gold text. The nametag is inscribed in green ink with "Mrs. A. Duane Wills, Rachel Lotterhos, Gov. Francis Wyatt Chapter, VA." The green ribbon pinned to the nametag is printed in metallic gold text with "Annual Conference, National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century, Washington, D.C." Mrs. Rachel Lotterhos Wills of Vienna, Va., was a member of the NSCD, State President of the Huguenot Society of Virginia and Chairman of its Credentials Standing Committee. Many Dames belonged to both the Huguenots and NSCD. Nametag with attached ribbon measures 3.125 in. (width) x 8.125 in. (length). Image available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/7113449193/. Gift of Nan Smith Ackerman, National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century VA Society. Located in Dec Obj S2 SS3. Mss 2012.005.05

One shoulder strap from the coat of a confederate surgeon. Black velvet with gold trimming. It is 1.25inchesx3.5 inches. The strap is in good condition; threads fraying in one corner. Image available at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/2969833174/in/set-72157601972522069/. Transferred from Box 2, Folder 8 of the Civil War Collection.  Located in Textiles S1, SS1, Box 3. Mss 39.1C76.A04

One blue silk ribbon for a Reception Committee of the 1885 Inauguration for President Grover Cleveland.  The ribbon has gold text and illustrations of the Capitol Building  and eagle surrounded by stars.  "E Pluribus Unum," is printed in gold print above the Capitol Building.  There is also a gold colored metal pin at the top.  The ribbon is 2.5inx8.5in. It is in fair condition with fading, frayed edges, and a red stain on the eagle illustration. Image available at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/4129065752/in/set-72157601972522069/. Transferred from Box 3 of the Riddleberger Papers Collection. Located in Textiles S1, SS1, Box 3. Mss 65R44.A2

2 - membership medals from the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities. The medals begin with a small pin at the top, which is engraved with the word VIRGINIA and framed by a pattern of circles. The pin is then attahed to a red ribbon, which then terminates in the medal proper. The medal's front is embossed with the initials of the organization "A.P.V.A" as well as the year the club was founded, 1888. The reverse of the medal reads "Dei Gratia Virginia Condita" (Founded by the Grace of God, Virginia). The reverse also includes images of three ships along with the year 1607. The ships and year are meant to commemorate the establishment of Jamestown. The APVA was a women's club, and one of their first actions as a club was to purchase 22.5 acres of historic Jamestown, pathing the way for the future establishment of the living history museum located there. Medals such as these were worn by members up through the early 20s. Medals belonged to Sallie Munford Talbott, a women well known for her involvement in Virginia history, including her manufacture of the flag that flew over the Virginia Capitol until it was seized by Union forces. Transferred from the William Booth Taliaferro Papers (Mss 65T15). Located in Dec Obj S2 SS2, Box 3. Mss 65T15.b6-b7