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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

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

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

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 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 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

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

Leaf shaped dish. Bisque/biscuit stoneware. Design and execution by J. Palin Thorley. PT 327. Dimensions: 6 1/2" wide x 6 3/8" high x 1 3/16" deep. Images available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/12464270905 and https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/12464786404. Located in T&E S6 SS3, Box 4. Mss 1997.24.25a

Leaf shaped dish with gloss green-blue gloss glaze in the center and semi-gloss crystalline brown glaze along the edges. Black logo on underside of leaf. Design and execution by J. Palin Thorley. Makers mark on bottom reading "Palin Thorley. Williamsburg, Virginia." PT 328. Dimensions: 6 1/2" wide x 6 3/8" high x 1 3/16" deep. Images available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/12464446673, https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/12464791864 and https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/12464790254. Located in T&E S6, SS3, Box 4. Mss 1997.24.25b

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