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The Shin Gunto, or "New Army Sword," was a weapon and badge of rank used by the Imperial Japanese Army between 1935 and 1945. It also has a scabbard. There is additional information about Japanese swords given to John Lesslie Hall by Kenjiro Tobita, a captain in the Japanese Navy, in the John Lesslie Hall, Jr., Papers. This item is stored offsite. Consult a staff member for assistance. Mss 78H14.04a (sword), Mss 78H14.04b (scabbard)

One short glass cosmetic jar, part of a six piece toilet set. Glass is frosted with golden accents on the rim and bottom edge. 3 inches tall with 3.5 inch diameter. Good condition. Matching lid is Mss. 39.1 J47.A11.b. Image available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/2969831574/. Transferred from Box 19 of the Jerdone Family Papers. Located in Dec Obj S2, SS1, Box 4.Mss 39.1J47.A11.a

One short glass cosmetic jar lid, part of a six piece toilet set. Glass is frosted with golden accents. 4.5 inches tall with 3.5 inch diameter. Good condition. Matching jar is Mss. 39.1 J47.A11.a. Image available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/2968989021/. Transferred from Box 19 of the Jerdone Family Papers. Located in Dec Obj S2, SS1, Box 4. Mss 39.1J47.A11.b

One shoulder strap from the coat of a confederate surgeon. Black velvet with gold trimming. It is 1.25inchesx3.5 inches. The strap is in good condition; threads fraying in one corner. Image available at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/2969833174/in/set-72157601972522069/. Transferred from Box 2, Folder 8 of the Civil War Collection. Located in Textiles S1, SS1, Box 3. Mss 39.1C76.A04

One silk crepe bow. It is a pale pink color with braided fringe design. The bow belonged to Lilly Robinson Jerdone, who wore it during her early married life to John Jerdone. It is 7inchesx4 inches. The bow is in fair condition with some discoloration and staining. Image available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/2948887347/. Transferred from Box 18 of the Jerdone Family Papers. Located in Textiles S1, SS3, Box 5. Mss. 39.1J47.A06d

2-silk playbills from Daly's Theatre. Item A is printed on beige silk and item B is printed on green silk. Both contain the same program lists and advertisements from April 23, 1892. Also contains cast of characters from the plays shown. They are 21inx14in. The playbills are in fair condition with silk fabric unraveling. Images available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/4390913606/ and http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/4390144335/. Transferred from Box 22 of the William B. Taliaferro Papers (Mss. 65 T15). Located in Textiles S1, SS2, Box 5. Mss 65T15.A66ab

One piece of of purple silk ribbon. Piece does not have a known purpose. 70in (length). Fair condition with small stains and tears. Transferred from Box 20 of the William B. Taliaferro Papers. Image available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/4390144971. Located in Textiles S1, SS5, Box 7. Mss 65 T15.A44.1

One silver-plated cup with a handle; silver-plated over Britannia metal, a type of pewter. 4x2.75 inches. Good condition. Pictorial design most likely represents a Persian or Turkish landscape. Romantic scenic designs were typical of the time and did not represent an actual subject. Image available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/2969831036/. Transferred from Box 19 of the Jerdone Family Papers. Located in Dec Obj S2, SS1, Box 3. Mss 39.1J47.A09

One silver trophy that features a laurel reef on the front. At the top of the laurel reef is a knight's helmet. Under the knight's helmet is a banner with an inscription that says "SEMPER FIDELIS." Inside the laurel reef there is a poem that reads "Ye bryde whose lippes kysse myne/And taste ye water and no wyne/Shall happy live an hersel see/A happy grandchile on each knee." On both handles of the trophy are decorative leaves. The bottom of the trophy has "Shirlet" (manufacturer) and "HANDMADE" engraved on it. The trophy measures approximately 5in. and is in fair condition. The outside of the trophy is tarnished all over and has white residue. There is an approximately 0.125in. rust colored stain at the top of the front near the knights helmet. The inside of the trophy is also tarnished and has dust. Transferred from the Howard Scammon papers. Mss. 2010.154.06