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Construction T&E

Tools, equipment, and supplies originally created for moving earth or building structures. This classification includes paving machines and equipment that modify by demolition, such as wrecking balls or jackhammers. It also includes tools such as pile drivers used for the construction of highways or structural facilities. This classification does not include specialized tools listed in other classifications or used in the construction industries, such as cranes, hammers, or cement mixers.

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Containers

Artifacts originally created to transport or distribute objects or substances. Included in this classification are terms to describe generic forms used to store or ship any variety of materials. The term "Package, Product" from Merchandising T&E should be used in addition to a term from the Container classification to describe containers used for the marketing and merchandising of specific products; the products themselves may be noted in a subject fields. Containers made for personal storage or transport of specific objects are listed in Storage and Display Accessories, Personal Carrying and Storage Gear, or other classifications with the objects for which they were made.

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Container, square, mottled dark blue.

Dark mottled blue, gloss glaze, square container in excellent condition. Top surface has pattern of five 1 1/4" round holes and twelve 5/16" round holes. Signed "Palin Thorley, Williamsburg" on bottom. PT 306. Dimensions: 4" square base; 4 15/16" square top; 4" tall. Condition excellent. Located in T&E S6 SS3, Box 5. Mss1997.24.17

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  3. Furnishings
  4. Household Accessories
  5. Decorative Furnishings
  6. J. Palin Thorley Pots and Vases

Cooking Vessles

Artifacts originally created to serve as containers for baking, roasting, braising, broiling, steaming, boiling, or warming food. This sub-classification does not include devices that heat food, such as stoves, rice cookers, and waffle irons, which are listed in Food Preparation Equipment.

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  4. Food Processing and Preparation T&E

Copper Electrotype of the Great Seal of the Confederacy

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

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  3. Communication Artifacts
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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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  4. Food Service T&E
  5. Serving Vessels

Creamer, "Mount Vernon", Sears, Granitone, Hall China.

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

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Creamware Posy Holder (UA 2014.214.01) Artifacts Box 609

Creamware ceramic five finger vase made in Williamsburg, VA between 1955 - 1970s by J. Palin Thorley. One of Thorley's most popular designs, it was modeled after an 18th century example in Colonial Williamsburg's collections. This design was first produced for CW's Craft House until 1956, but this later example was produced for sale in Thorley's studio. Maker's mark on bottom reads "Palin Thorley, Williamsburg, Virginia" with lamp design; which was Thorley's mark used from 1955 until he ceased production in the 1970s. See also J. Palin Thorley Papers (Mss. 1996.62). Dimensions: Base 3.25 in. (width) x 2.75 in. (depth); vase overall 9 in. (width) x 2.75 in. (depth) x 7.5 in. (height). Condition good; three triangular tips on fingers are broken; small red substance adhered to finger with two broken tips. Swem SCRC Purchase. Mss 2014.214.01 (Housed with Education Collection Item EDU 2015.001)

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  6. J. Palin Thorley Pots and Vases

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