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One cotton doily with three silk embroidered flowers and embroidery around the edges. Embroidering appears to follow pre-drawn blue lines on the doily. 4.5in. in diameter. Good condition with some fading. Transferred from Box 17 of the William B. Taliaferro Papers. Image available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/4390144931. Located in Textiles S2, SS5, Box 7. Mss 65 T15.A12.3

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.

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 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

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

White cloth with lace edging and orange, blue, pink, and purple flowers and green leafs embroidered in an oval shape. Owned by J. Palin Thorley. Cloth measures 18.375 in. (width) x 12.875 in. (length). The cloth is in good condition with very minor brown discolored spots. Gift of John Austin. Mss1996.62.A16

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

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

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.