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Start Over Collection Manuscripts Artifact Collection Date range 1957

Block Mold for Globular Vase

Plaster of Paris block mold for globular vase (1997.24.04a). USA, Williamsburg, 1950-1970, J. Palin Thorley. Dimensions: 5 1/2" high x 2 15/16" diameter. Design and execution by J. Palin Thorley. Transferred from the J. Palin Thorley Papers (Mss Acc. 1996.62); original label Austin PT 313. Image available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/12225286955. Located in T&E S6, SS3, Box 3. Mss 1997.24.04b

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  2. Manuscripts Artifact Collection
  3. Tools and Equipment For Materials
  4. Glass, Plastics and Clayworking T&E

Creamer by J. Palin Thorley

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

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  2. Manuscripts Artifact Collection
  3. Tools and Equipment For Materials
  4. Food Service T&E
  5. Serving Vessels

Globular Pink Lustre Vase

Globular pink lustre vase. Gloss cream base color with decorative pink lustre stems, leaves and flowers. "Palin Thorley, Williamsburg, Virginia" maker's mark on base in black. USA, Williamsburg, 1950-1970 J. Palin Thorley. Dimensions: 4 7/8" high x 2 1/2" diameter. J. Palin Thorley design and execution. Image available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/12225698654. Transferred from the J. Palin Thorley Papers (Mss Acc 1996.62); original label Austin PT 037. Located in T&E S6, SS3, Box 3. Mss 1997.24.04a

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  2. Manuscripts Artifact Collection
  3. Furnishings
  4. Household Accessories
  5. Decorative Furnishings
  6. J. Palin Thorley Pots and Vases

Halftone Photo Woodblock

Woodblock with halftone portrait of a man (possibly of Theodore "Ted" Dalton). Used as a portrait stamp. Wood, metal. Dimensions 1 in. x 1 in. x 0.75 in. Good condition, stained with black and blue ink. Transferred from Box 15 of the Theodore Roosevelt Dalton Papers (Mss 81 D17). Located in T&E S6 SS2. Mss 81D17.01

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  2. Manuscripts Artifact Collection
  3. Tools and Equipment For Communications
  4. Written Communication T&E
  5. Writing Devices

Jamestown, Virginia Wedgwood Commemorative Plate

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

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  3. Communication Artifacts
  4. Documentary Artifacts
  5. Memorabilla

Lark Coin Collection: Group J

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

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  3. Communication Artifacts
  4. Exchange Media
  5. Lark Coin Collection

Manuscripts Artifact Collection 25 Linear Feet

The Manuscripts Artifact Collection includes artifacts from a variety of personal papers and organizational records collections, as well as items acquired individually.

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Scarab Coffee Cup by Chelson China

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

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  3. Tools and Equipment For Materials
  4. Food Service T&E
  5. Drinking Vessels

Scarab Saucer by Chelson China

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

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  2. Manuscripts Artifact Collection
  3. Tools and Equipment For Materials
  4. Food Service T&E
  5. Drinking Vessels

Small American Flag

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

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  2. Manuscripts Artifact Collection
  3. Communication Artifacts
  4. Ceremonial Artifacts
  5. Organizational Objects

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