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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

Glazed porcelain china doll. The doll is naked except for a tiny bonnet on her head. The bonnet is "tied" on by a painted red ribbon. The facial features of the doll have been painted on, leaving her with red lips, rosy cheeks, and blue eyes. Unfortunately, the arms have broken off of the doll at about elbow level. This does however reveal that this doll was not made with posable limbs as other dolls of this time were. The back of the doll reveals a tiny puncture which may have been a result of the molding process. Without any distinguishing or identifying markings the doll's origins are difficult to determine. The doll could have been manufactured anywhere in Europe or the U.S. during the 19th Century. 2.75 in. (height). An image is available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/5765575801/. Located in Rec Obj S3, Box 1. Mss 2008.333

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

4 - Minié balls, recovered from Ft. Magruder, cast in soft lead, each featuring three grooves and a hollow interior. Three of the Minié balls have smooth cones, while the fourth darker round shows some striation above the three grooves. The presence of three grooves rather than four indicates these are of American origin, although they were used by both the Union and Confederacy during the Civil War. Minié balls revolutionized warfare by providing ammunition which was both quick to load and accurate when fired. Minié balls were responsible for severe bone injuries on the battlefield, often resulting in amputation. Transferred from the Civil War Collection. Image available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/5445522077/. Located in T&E S6 SS1, Box 1. Mss 39.1C76.A10c

2 - plaster molds, one working body mold and one mold for feet. Body mold has smooth external surfaces with beveled edges. Interior mold surface fluted, eliptical with registration marks for feet measuring 3 1/2" long x 3" wide x 2 3/4" deep. Overall dimensions: eliptical - 7 5/16" long x 5 15/16" wide x 4 3/16" high. Feet mold is split into two equal halves along a vertical plane running the length of the piece. It consists of two halves which, when re-approximated, measure 4 5/16" long x 1 3/4" wide x 1 9/16" high overall. The mating surfaces show the registration mechanism and four feet with a scroll design are provided for. Each foot will have an ovoid base and measure 5/8" long at base x 1/2" wide at base x 7/8" high. Both are catalogued as PT 281. Both are in excellent condition -- no marking or identification attached to either. Images available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/13292618043 and https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/13292448395. Located in T&E S6 SS3, Box 7. Mss 2006.70.06

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.

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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