J-Palin-Thorley-PapersThorley, J. Palin, PapersGuide to the J. Palin Thorley Papers MS 00076Special Collections Staff.Special Collections Research Center

2008-05-16

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This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2026-06-22 23:49:52 -0400.EnglishDescribing Archives: A Content Standard Special Collections Research Center J. Palin Thorley Papers MS 00076 /repositories/2/resources/9216 28.90 Linear Feet 1910-1987 1930-1986 English Biographical Information: Joseph Palin Thorley was born on 4 June 1892 in Staffordshire, the heart of England's ceramic-producing area. His ancestors on both sides worked in the ceramic business. His father and grandfather painted ceramics for a living. Indeed, his grandfather started what is now the Hanley School of Art. It is not surprising, then, that Palin Thorley enrolled in art school at the age of nine. Five years later, in 1906, he joined Wedgwood as an apprentice at the age of fourteen. Leaving Wedgwood in 1919, Thorley became art director and manager of decoration at several potteries in the area. He later recalled that "Mr. Simpson of Soho Pottery Company told me that I was the youngest man in the pottery industry to have a position of such responsibility." In 1927 Thorley and his wife Edith immigrated to the United States. They moved to East Liverpool, Ohio, America's counterpart of England's Staffordshire. Thorley worked for many of the important potteries, but is best known for his projects at the Hall China Company and Taylor Smith, & Taylor. Thorley quickly earned acclaim. He received an honorary doctorate from West Virginia University. In 1929, a magazine writer described him as the "internationally known ceramist and Director of the University of Pittsburgh ceramics department." Thorley apparently held the position as director of the ceramics department for only a few years. He enjoyed the "professor" title and encouraged its use. Thorley's ties to Williamsburg began in 1937 when the city's restoration was underway. Shown some shards of a silver luster jug excavated in the Historic Area, Thorley confidently observed, "Oh, I can make that." Moving to Williamsburg himself, he restored an old museum on Jamestown Road making it his studio and home, and called it "White Hall". Here he supplied the Craft House museum shop with reproductions of eighteenth-century antiques from Colonial Williamsburg's collection. In his later years, he experimented and produced many intriguing glazes such as lusterware and Crystalline. He died on 10 February 1987. Thorley possessed great knowledge and extraordinary talent. Recognized as a leader in the American and European ceramic industry, he also was a man many remember as one of the wonderful characters of the "Burg" in the 1970s and 1980s. Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki: aspace_e2942558c0a4198e5ebe79fee82c0c5a"> Acquisition Information:

Mss. Acc. 1996-62 was a gift received on 12/23/1996. Mss. Acc. 1997-24 was a gift received on 5/9/1997: 16 pieces of Palin Thorley pottery including jugs, vases, plates, glazes, both his pre-williamsburg and Williamsburg sojourns. On loan until made a gift in 1998 are thirteen pieces. Mss. Acc. 2006-70 was a gift received on 11/21/2006: Pottery pieces include a green brick with leaves, a blue laurel English Spring Bouquet dinner plate, a Hall china berry bowl, an experimental china (unfired) dinner plate, a glazed ointment pot, 3 molds of working body and feet, a fluted and footed bowl that matches molds, a silver luster sugar bowl and creamer, a scarab coffee cup and saucer, and small plate with large pink flowers, and an blue/garland English Abbey dinner plate.

Processing Information:

The finding aid was added to Archon on 5/16/2008 by Amy C. Schindler, University Archivist. The collection was initially processed by Jennie Davy, SCRC Staff, in 2008. The biography of J. Palin Thorley was written by Chandi Singer, Burger Archives Specialist. Additional processing of the collection by Jerry Limber, SCRC Staff, and Chandi Singer in 2009-2010 and Priscilla Wood, SCRC Staff, and Justin Ferrell, SCRC Staff, in May-July 2010. The box list inventory was added by Justin Ferrell in July 2010. The collection was fully processed in 2015 by Eve Bourbeau-Allard, graduate assistant, and Kelly Manno, undergraduate student assistant.

Separated Materials:

All artifacts are housed and described in the Manuscripts Artifact Collection. The original finding aid record created in 2008 mentioned the existence of taped interviews and conversations with Thorley, but the tapes could not be located at time of full processing in 2015.

Conditions Governing Use:

Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.

Conditions Governing Access:

Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.

Preferred Citation:

J. Palin Thorley Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.

Physical Characteristics or Technical Requirements:

The fragile nature of some ceramics may limit handling.

Arrangement of Materials:

The collection is organized into nine thematic series: Business Correspondence; Personal Correspondence and Papers; Legal Documents; Financial Documents; Studio Notes; Photographs; Publications and Reference Materials; Studio Art; and Artifacts. The internal arrangement of each series varies according to context, either alphabetically, chronologically, thematically, or by medium.

Scope and Contents

The papers of J. Palin Thorley contain personal and business papers, legal and financial papers, photographs, studio notes, drawings and sketches, ceramics, and artifacts. Joseph Palin Thorley was an internationally known potter who supplied the Craft House museum shop with reproductions of eighteenth-century antiques from Colonial Williamsburg's collection. The collection largely relates to Thorley's pottery work and business, documenting his creative and scholarly process. For an enhanced description of each thematic series, see the detailed series listing.

Artifacts Correspondence Design drawings Artists--Virginia Pottery Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Series 1: Business Correspondenceid71103/repositories/2/archival_objects/4789381930-1987Scope and Contents

This series contains the business correspondence of J. Palin Thorley from 1930 to 1987. Includes letters to business partners and suppliers, drafts of letters, and orders and invoices from specific companies. Arranged alphabetically.

Representing Sylvio Conti in possible sale of factory

Bromley's Decoratorsid72088/repositories/2/archival_objects/4790011956112Brookes, Frankid71121/repositories/2/archival_objects/4790021978-1982113Scope and Contents

One of Thorley's acquaintances who tried unsuccessfully to join Thorley's business

Brookes, Frankid71122/repositories/2/archival_objects/479003undated114Brooks, Gardiner T., Jr, Williamsburg, Virginiaid71123/repositories/2/archival_objects/4790041946-1980115Scope and Contents

Real estate insurance manager.

Correspondence.

Denver Fire and Clay Company, Denver Coloradoid71135/repositories/2/archival_objects/4790411955-196039Scope and Contents

Correspondence, undated Drafts.

Denver Fire and Clay Company, Denver Coloradoid71136/repositories/2/archival_objects/4790421953-1960, undated310Scope and Contents

Orders, invoices, etc.

Denver Fire and Clay Company, Denver Coloradoid71137/repositories/2/archival_objects/4790431940-1960311Scope and Contents

Technical Information, Instructions, Kiln Specifications.

Denver Fire and Clay Company, Denver Coloradoid71138/repositories/2/archival_objects/4790441930-1945312Scope and Contents

Blueprints.

Denver Fire and Clay Company, Denver Coloradoid71139/repositories/2/archival_objects/4790451947-1955313Scope and Contents

Blueprints.

Includes a 1981 proposal to claim occupancy of Whitehall by Garrison, J. W.

Hall China Company Correspondanceid71176/repositories/2/archival_objects/4790691951-1957424Hall China Company Correspondanceid71177/repositories/2/archival_objects/4790701958425Hall China Company Correspondanceid71178/repositories/2/archival_objects/4790711959-1979426Scope and Contents

1959, 1961, 1979, and undated

1941 Blueprints and undated Correspondence.

Archeologist James L. Kelso attached to some of his letters to Thorley pieces of scholarship that complement many articles in the Publication and Reference Materials Series. Kept with the letters in this folder are the following articles: "The Physical Nature of Nabataean Pottery" by Philip C. Hammond, who cites Kelso and Thorley's research, from the July 1964 American Journal of Archeology; a chapter entitled "The Potter on Cyprus" by Robert H. Johnston; and some newspaper clippings.

Letters from J.L. Kelso and Constantino Sorti, Milan, Italyid71202/repositories/2/archival_objects/4790981955-1957610Scope and Contents

Prehistoric and Archeology Research. Includes two booklets in Italian.

Agenda, Meeting Minutes. Held at the Williamsburg Inn.

Miscellaneous Business Correspondence "L"id71211/repositories/2/archival_objects/4791071953-1982619Maddock and Miller, New York, New Yorkid72253/repositories/2/archival_objects/4791081949-1957620Marshall Field and Company, Chicago, Illinoisid72254/repositories/2/archival_objects/4791091953-1964621McGuire, Woods, and Battle, Richmond, Virginiaid72252/repositories/2/archival_objects/4791101975-1976622Scope and Contents

"Ming Bowl Incident."

Anonymous Orders.

Ceramist interested in relocation.

1948-1950, 1956, undated

Henry O. Strong Resumeid72319/repositories/2/archival_objects/4791501950s816Suburban Propane, Wlliamsburg, Virginiaid72320/repositories/2/archival_objects/4791511958-1984817Sunnyfields Interiorsid72321/repositories/2/archival_objects/4791521961818Miscellaneous Business Correspondecne "S"id72322/repositories/2/archival_objects/4791531949-1977819Taylor, Smith, and Taylor Companyid72326/repositories/2/archival_objects/4791541939-1953820Scope and Contents

1939 March 14 - 1953 August 14

Editor of "The American Artist."

Missing Briefcase Incident.

June 1, 1949 and December 8, 1953

This series contains the personal papers of J. Palin Thorley including correspondence with friends and relatives, as well as personal papers from Edith Thorley, his wife. Divided into 3 sub-series. The correspondence is organized alphabetically and other personal papers are organized by document type.

Subseries 2.1: J. Palin Thorley Correspondenceid249798/repositories/2/archival_objects/478958Box 12id72325/repositories/2/archival_objects/47923012Adams, Johnid73400/repositories/2/archival_objects/4794321950121Akers, Doreen, Jim and Susanid73401/repositories/2/archival_objects/4794331977-1978122Scope and Contents

Doreen Akers is Thorley's niece.

Apin, Basilid73402/repositories/2/archival_objects/4794341976123Scope and Contents

Thorley's nephew on his wife Edith's side.

Anderson, Marthaid249830/repositories/2/archival_objects/4794351976124Brealey, Graham and Joyid73405/repositories/2/archival_objects/4794361970-1978, undated125Scope and Contents

Graham is Thorley's nephew.

Brealey, Ivy and Johnid73406/repositories/2/archival_objects/4794371970s126Scope and Contents

Thorley's sister.

Doreen's daughter, Tholey's great niece.

Ferner, Jayne Thorleyid73414/repositories/2/archival_objects/47944619841215Graves, Thomas Jr and Mrs.id73416/repositories/2/archival_objects/4794471977-19851216Hodgkinson, Millicentid73419/repositories/2/archival_objects/4794481969, undated1217Scope and Contents

Thorley's sister.

Thorley's niece.

Miscellaneous Personal Correspondence "O"id73738/repositories/2/archival_objects/47946419731312Podmore, Anneid73739/repositories/2/archival_objects/47946519751313Scope and Contents

Thorley's niece.

Podmore, Ethylid73740/repositories/2/archival_objects/4794661958-1973, undated1314Scope and Contents

Edith Thorley's sister.

E.H. Reddingid73741/repositories/2/archival_objects/4794671969, 19711315Reed, Arthur G.id73742/repositories/2/archival_objects/4794681977-19791316Reed, Arthur G.id73743/repositories/2/archival_objects/4794691980-19841317Reed, Arthur G.id73744/repositories/2/archival_objects/479470undated1318Reed, Arthur G.id73745/repositories/2/archival_objects/4794711975, undated1319Scope and Contents

Hand Painted Cards.

Rieq, Max and Metaid73746/repositories/2/archival_objects/4794721967-19801320Miscellaneous Personal Correspondence "R"id73747/repositories/2/archival_objects/47947319811321St. Martin's Episcopal Churchid73748/repositories/2/archival_objects/4794741981-19821322Miscellaneous Personal Correspondence "S"id73749/repositories/2/archival_objects/4794751972, undated1323Thorley, Basil and Aliceid74290/repositories/2/archival_objects/4794761975-19771324Scope and Contents

Nephew and Niece.

"Dolly"id74291/repositories/2/archival_objects/4794771964-1971, undated1325Scope and Contents

Possibly Noel's Sister.

Thorley, Johnid74292/repositories/2/archival_objects/479478undated1326Scope and Contents

Brother.

Box 14id74289/repositories/2/archival_objects/47923214Thorley, Kathleen and Tonyid74293/repositories/2/archival_objects/4794791966, 1975-1980141Scope and Contents

Niece and Nephew.

Thorley, Kathleen and Tonyid74295/repositories/2/archival_objects/4794801976, 1979, undated142Thorley, Kathleenid74294/repositories/2/archival_objects/4794811977-1979143Thorley, Kathleenid74296/repositories/2/archival_objects/4794821980-1986144Thorley, Kathleenid74297/repositories/2/archival_objects/479483undated145Thorley, Noelid74660/repositories/2/archival_objects/4794841953-1964146Scope and Contents

Brother.

Naturalization Certificate, Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate, Will, Death Certificate.

Thorley, Edithid74663/repositories/2/archival_objects/4794991975162Scope and Contents

Funeral Details.

Throley, Edithid74665/repositories/2/archival_objects/4795001974 May 19-25163Scope and Contents

Notebooks documenting Edith's hospitalization.

Thorley, Edithid74666/repositories/2/archival_objects/4795011974 May 26-July 21164Scope and Contents

Notesbooks documenting Edith's hospitalization.

Thorley, Edithid74667/repositories/2/archival_objects/4795021975 April 4- 29165Scope and Contents

Notebooks documenting hospital visits.

Thorley, Edithid74668/repositories/2/archival_objects/4795031975 May 2-31166Scope and Contents

Notes from nursing care given by J. Palin Thorley until Edith's death.

Thorley, Edithid74669/repositories/2/archival_objects/4795041962-1973167Scope and Contents

Medical bills.

Thorley, Edithid74670/repositories/2/archival_objects/4795051974168Scope and Contents

Medical bills.

Thorley, Edithid74671/repositories/2/archival_objects/4795061975169Scope and Contents

Medical bills.

Thorley, Edithid74672/repositories/2/archival_objects/4795071975 August 261610Scope and Contents

Notebook documenting trip to City Hall.

Thorley, Edithid74674/repositories/2/archival_objects/47950819741611Scope and Contents

Get well correspondence.

Thorley, Edithid74675/repositories/2/archival_objects/479509undated1612Scope and Contents

Miscellaneous.

Photos are copied from albums

Various legal records including records relating to court cases in which Thorley was involved, deeds, official business incorporation and sale documents, trademark registration, and zoning of property. Organized by topic and within chronologically.

Trademark Registration.

Correspondence with Everet Buckmaster re: Trademark Registrationid86131/repositories/2/archival_objects/4792451964199Correspondence with Samuel Lebowitz re: Trademark Registrationid86132/repositories/2/archival_objects/4792461978-19791910Articles of Incorporation of Thorley Enterprises, LDT.id92351/repositories/2/archival_objects/4792471970s1911Purchase of Thorley Enterprises, Ltd.id253870/repositories/2/archival_objects/47924819741912J. Palin Thorley's Last Will and Testamentid253871/repositories/2/archival_objects/47924919761913Traffic Court, City of Williamsburgid253872/repositories/2/archival_objects/47925019821914Deedsid253873/repositories/2/archival_objects/4792511937-19461915Scope and Contents

Includes mortgage deed on East Liverpool, Ohio property.

Deedsid253875/repositories/2/archival_objects/4792521950-19741916Various Legal Documents and Correspondenceid253877/repositories/2/archival_objects/4792531940-19451917Various Legal Documents and Correspondenceid253878/repositories/2/archival_objects/4792541950-19691918Various Legal Documents and Correspondenceid253879/repositories/2/archival_objects/4792551970-19791919Various Legal Documents and Correspondenceid253881/repositories/2/archival_objects/4792561981-19881920Series 4 : Financial Documents, 1914-1972id254414/repositories/2/archival_objects/478941Scope and Contents

This series, organized chronologically, is composed of Thorley's financial ledgers and handwritten notes. documenting the evolution of his pottery business and personal finances. The 1952-1964 and 1966-1968 ledgers are supplemetned by business expense spreadsheets. See also composition books in Series 2 (Box 18) , for also annotations regarding finances, among other topics. See also Series 1, Business Correspondence, for invoices from companies.

Also includes a shop equipment depreciation schedule from 1953.

This series is composed of Thorley's bisque, glaze, and decoration kiln notes; price calculations, draft sketches; font samples; glaze tests; and technical information. It is organized thematically.

Thorley's Glaze Indexes: Glaze formulae index 1 and glaze index 2.

Series 6: Photographs, 1900-1980sid257441/repositories/2/archival_objects/478943Scope and Contents

This series comprises photographs documenting Thorley's personal and artistic life. Also included are photographs of archeological excavation sites, of the Queen's visit to Williamsburg, commercially produced photosof Colonial Williamsburg. Organized thematically, from Thorley's art to his personal life. Photographs from albums have been kept together and identified as such. A nitrate negative, showing a man in uniform, possibly military, has been separated and filed in nitrate negative storage. Consult a staff member for more information.

Box 29id257442/repositories/2/archival_objects/47897229Thorley's Brick Jar and Jardiniere with Flowersid257450/repositories/2/archival_objects/479332291Thorley's Iridescent Chrystalline Glazed Urnsid257460/repositories/2/archival_objects/479333292Thorley's Silver Lustre Jugid257502/repositories/2/archival_objects/479334293Thorley's Ceramic Designsid257507/repositories/2/archival_objects/479335294Thorley's Chrystalline Glazesid257601/repositories/2/archival_objects/479336295Scope and Contents

Five tile photos with chrystalline glazes found in metal file box containing glaze and body formulas.

Ceramic Workid257625/repositories/2/archival_objects/479337296Scope and Contents

Includes misc. photographs of ceramic pieces, a plate design with a tower, and a photograph of a "Quintle" tin glaze (Delft type) posy holder from the Netherlands, c. late seventeenth-century, according to a note in the back.

Ceramic Work at Thorley's Studio/Homeid257611/repositories/2/archival_objects/479338297Dogwood Blossoms, Inspiration from Nature for Designsid257647/repositories/2/archival_objects/479339298Various Excavation Sites, 1920s-1950sid257666/repositories/2/archival_objects/479340299Scope and Contents

Includes photographs of Jericho/Wadi Qelt, and of Kelso and artifacts, possibly at Tell Beit Mirsim.

Fragile, Silver Coated Glass Slide: man with pots, possibly at Tell Beit Mirsimid257677/repositories/2/archival_objects/4793412910Twelve Original Photographs of 1972 Yorktown Pottery Factory Excavationsid257690/repositories/2/archival_objects/4793422911Pottery Factory?id257700/repositories/2/archival_objects/4793432912From Blue Binder: Misc. Williamsburg, VA, Yearsid257721/repositories/2/archival_objects/4793442913Scope and Contents

Includes photographs of White Hall, a jug, a flower brick with bouquet, and Monticello. Also includes a photocopy of the article "Feasts of Clay: Master's legacy is preserved" by Claire Fortier, in the August 27th, 1986 edition of the Virginia Gazette, and photocopies of blue binder pages.

From Blue Binder: Elizabeth Queen Mother's Visit to Williamsburg, 1954id257736/repositories/2/archival_objects/4793452914Forbes Candy and Gourmet Shop, Williamsburgid257747/repositories/2/archival_objects/4793461964-19652915Scope and Contents

Includes a photo envelope with the caption "Photographs taken in 1964 or 1965. Based on Sanny Forbes's recollection of the display in Forbes window. Found undeveloped and developed in 1990s by John Austin."

Box 30id257756/repositories/2/archival_objects/47897330Williamsburg Sites by Richard Garrison of New York Cityid257761/repositories/2/archival_objects/4793471930-1960s301Williamsburg Sites by Professional Photographersid257776/repositories/2/archival_objects/479348302Scope and Contents

Includes the Capitol photographed by Perry, Shaw Hepburn, received 1933, another photograph of the Capitol, and one of Bruton Parish Church (referenced in a letter from Zaharov, 17 Nov. 1944).

Fragile, 3 Pieces of Glass Negative, possibly of J. Palin Thorleyid257777/repositories/2/archival_objects/479349303J. Palin Thorleyid257786/repositories/2/archival_objects/479350304Scope and Contents

Includes 3 early photographs, including a 1916 portrait in soldier uniform and a group photo of soldiers with a note from Thorley to Dolly in the back. Also later photos of Thorley at Whitehall and at events attended, extracted from correspondence.

J. Palin and Edith Thorley, 1910-id257788/repositories/2/archival_objects/479351305Mrs. Edith M. Thorley, 1910-1968 (1 of 2)id257790/repositories/2/archival_objects/479352306Mrs. Edith M. Thorley, 1910-1968 (2 of 2)id257793/repositories/2/archival_objects/479353307From Black Photo Album: Edith and Millicent on Horseback at East Liverpool, Ohio House, 1930sid257795/repositories/2/archival_objects/479354308From Black Paper Photo Album: Misc. Photographs, 1930s-1980sid257798/repositories/2/archival_objects/479355309J. Palin Thorley's Familyid257805/repositories/2/archival_objects/4793561900s-1970s3010Scope and Contents

Father, Millicent and Tom, and sister "Dolly."

Photographs of and from Thorley's Familyid257807/repositories/2/archival_objects/4793573011Scope and Contents

Extracted from Correspondence with Millicent, Kathleen, and Tony Thorley.

Friends and Acquaintances, 1930-1970sid257826/repositories/2/archival_objects/4793583012Scope and Contents

Includes several photographs of Graham and Joy Brealey, as well as of John and Ivy Brealey, extracted from correspondence.

From Blue Binder: East Liverpool, Ohio House (1 of 2)id257830/repositories/2/archival_objects/4793593013From Blue Binder: East Liverpool, Ohio House (2 of 2)id257835/repositories/2/archival_objects/4793603014Misc. of East Liverpool, Ohio Houseid257837/repositories/2/archival_objects/4793611930s3015Misc. of Whitehall House, Virginiaid257846/repositories/2/archival_objects/479362circa 1940-19603016Whitehall, Thorley with Guestsid257847/repositories/2/archival_objects/4793631970s3017From Blue Binder: Staffordshire Home (Interior and Exterior)id257856/repositories/2/archival_objects/4793643018From Blue Binder: Wedgwood Museum and Shooter's Hillsid257865/repositories/2/archival_objects/4793653019Scope and Contents

Also includes an undated newspaper clipping featuring a photograph of the wedding of Thomas Clive Podmore and Millicent Flint.

Misc. from Ledger Photo Albumid257871/repositories/2/archival_objects/4793661940-19593020Scope and Contents

Includes photographs of Whitehall, a set of jars, and other scenes.

Formal Group Portait at the Licensed Manufacturers' Meetingid257881/repositories/2/archival_objects/47936719543021Scope and Contents

A list of names of attendees featured on the photograph is attached.

Formal Portraits of J. Palin Thorley, Standingid258873/repositories/2/archival_objects/4793683022Formal Portraits of J. Palin Thorley, Close-upid258878/repositories/2/archival_objects/4793693023Formal Portraits of J. Palin Thorley, Close-upid258883/repositories/2/archival_objects/4793703024Box 41: Mixed Mediumsid270352/repositories/2/archival_objects/47897441Group Portrait of Students in a Pottery Studioid270354/repositories/2/archival_objects/4793714112Scope and Contents

Oversized item housed in a larger box.

Series 7: Publications and Reference Materialsid260429/repositories/2/archival_objects/4789441905-1982Scope and Contents

This series brings together reference materials and scholarship written by Thorley, about Thorley, or about art and pottery more generally. Some of these publications document Thorley's career and work, and some of them were kept by Thorley as possible inspiration and information sources for his creations. The series comprises eight sub-series classified by format (books, magazine and journal articles, catalogs and advertisements, unpublished reports, lectures, newspaper clippings, printed ephemera, and tableware shape designs). Some documents have annotations. When possible, the documents are organized alphabetically by publication/company name.

Subseries 7.1: Books and Bookletsid260434/repositories/2/archival_objects/478975Box 31id260454/repositories/2/archival_objects/47937231Bristol Bombed, and Bristol Pottery Factory Informationid260459/repositories/2/archival_objects/4795371943311Scope and Contents

Included in the folder is a March 1941 letter from the Bristol Pottery Factory regarding the state of the city and industry after the bombings.

W. F. Albright, Ceramics and Chronology in the Near Eastid260464/repositories/2/archival_objects/4795381939312Sarah Whitlock and Martha Rankin, Drying Flowers for Colorid260469/repositories/2/archival_objects/4795391956313Jais Nielsen, Keramikid260474/repositories/2/archival_objects/479540circa 1938314Scope and Contents

Danish Art Series, in Danish.

Charles F. Binns, The Manual of Practical Potting, 5th Revised Ed.id260479/repositories/2/archival_objects/4795411922315Museum Booklets and Pamphletsid260494/repositories/2/archival_objects/479542316Scope and Contents

Includes Winterthur Museum and Gardens, 1984 Revised Edition.

Frederick R. Matson, Porosity Studies of Ancient Potteryid260484/repositories/2/archival_objects/4795431941317Sid Garfield, Sirid260489/repositories/2/archival_objects/4795441986318Scope and Contents

offered to Thorley in 1986

Tri-State Pottery Festival Handbook,id260499/repositories/2/archival_objects/4795451982319Subseries 7.2: Specialized Journal and Magazine Articlesid260504/repositories/2/archival_objects/478976Box 31id260509/repositories/2/archival_objects/47937331American Journal of Archeology Articles (photocopies)id260514/repositories/2/archival_objects/4795463110Scope and Contents

Includes, in chronological order: M. Farbsworth, "Greek Pottery: A Minerological Study," July 1964; J.V. Noble, "The Technique of Egyptian Faïence," Oct. 1969; S. Symeonoglou, "A Chart of Mycenaean and Late Minoan Pottery," July 1970; First page of F.R. Matson, "The Archeological Present: Near Eastern Village Potters at Work," Oct. 1974.

American School of Oriental Research, List of Publicationsid260519/repositories/2/archival_objects/4795471941-19433111"Pisgah Forest Pottery and Omar Khayyam Pottery," (Reprints from Antiques Journal)id260524/repositories/2/archival_objects/4795481977 May3112Scope and Contents

Pottery Collectors Newsletter.

Antiques Magazineid260529/repositories/2/archival_objects/4795491970 February3113Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities Report and Newsletterid260534/repositories/2/archival_objects/4795503114Scope and Contents

Summer 1973 newsletter and 1984 annual report.

The Biblical Archeologist (2 copies)id260539/repositories/2/archival_objects/4795511945 December3115Scope and Contents

The issue includes the article "Palestinian Pottery in Bible Times" by J. L. Kelso and J. Palin Thorley.

The Biblical Archeologist: Robert H. Johnston, "The Biblical Potter"id260544/repositories/2/archival_objects/47955219743116Scope and Contents

(photocopy)

Ceramic Age (2 copies)id260549/repositories/2/archival_objects/4795531950 September3117Scope and Contents

The issue includes the article "Palestinian Pottery in Bible Times" by J. L. Kelso and J. Palin Thorley.

Annotated and mentions Thorley.

Pottery and Glass Article Series "Potters' Parade" Featuring Thorley, 1950-1951id260634/repositories/2/archival_objects/4795681950-19513215Pottery and Glass, Misc Articlesid260639/repositories/2/archival_objects/4795693216The United Presbyterian, Oct. 4, 1943 Issueid260649/repositories/2/archival_objects/4795703217Scope and Contents

Article on University of Pittsburgh collaboration on Near East Excavations (p.21).

Advertisements and pamphlets for craft pieces, drafts of advertisements. See also advertisements about the Queen Elizabeth II's purchase of Thorley pieces in Box 36, Folder 8.

Oversized item housed in a larger box.

See also 12 original photographs of the excavation in the Photograph Series, Box 29.

Misc. Typed Reports, undated and anonymousid270326/repositories/2/archival_objects/4796053416Scope and Contents

Includes a page on glaze recipes and a section on Italo-Grecian potteries.

Includes: "Pottery Glazes" by Lawrence E. Barringer; "Stoneware Glazes" by Thomas S. Halle; "Bristol Glazes" by Walter Howat; "Vapor Glazing of Ceramic Ware" by H. G. Schurecht.

Documents the Queen's acquisition of pieces by Thorley.

Newspaper Clippings on Colonial Williamsburg (1 of 2)id261140/repositories/2/archival_objects/479629369Newspaper Clippings on Colonial Williamsburg (2 of 2)id261141/repositories/2/archival_objects/4796303610University of Pittsburgh "Frick Millions in Art Fight"id261142/repositories/2/archival_objects/4796311967 February3611Scope and Contents

Sent to Thorley by Kelso.

The Sun, "Ruminations Cogitations" Column by W. Gestonid261143/repositories/2/archival_objects/4796321980s3612Scope and Contents

Sent to Thorley by Arthur G. Reed, see Personal Correspondence.

The Sun, "Ruminations Cogitations" Column by W. Gestonid261144/repositories/2/archival_objects/4796331980s3613Scope and Contents

Clippings on various topics kept by Thorley.

Subseries 7.7: Printed Ephemeraid261145/repositories/2/archival_objects/478981Box 37id261146/repositories/2/archival_objects/47938037Lithograph "The Blue Girl" by James Whistlerid261147/repositories/2/archival_objects/4796341905371Prints "Birds" by George Mikreh Sutton for Referenceid261148/repositories/2/archival_objects/479635372Folder Labelled "Cuttings - Illustrations of Ware, etc."id270332/repositories/2/archival_objects/479636373Scope and Contents

Contains cuttings featuring tableware, animals, and human figures for inspiration.

Misc. Images Cut from Newspapers and Magazinesid270336/repositories/2/archival_objects/479637374Scope and Contents

Feature flowers, animals, human figures, etc.

Misc. Art Prints from Magazinesid261149/repositories/2/archival_objects/479638375Stamps (15c. Folk Art Pennsylvania Toleware and Ohio Tax Stamps)id261150/repositories/2/archival_objects/479639376Coin Catalog and Clippingid261151/repositories/2/archival_objects/479640377Stoke-on-Trent City Infoid261152/repositories/2/archival_objects/4796411981, undated378Scope and Contents

Includes Potteries Walkway info.

Misc. Programsid261153/repositories/2/archival_objects/479642379Cooking Recipesid261154/repositories/2/archival_objects/4796433710Misc. Printed Ephemeraid261155/repositories/2/archival_objects/4796443711Subseries 7.8: Tableware Shape Designsid270386/repositories/2/archival_objects/478982Box 41id270388/repositories/2/archival_objects/47938141Scope and Contents

Mixed Mediums

Tableware Shape Designs by Paul Bogatay at Ohio State University for the General Board of the Rockefeller Foundation, 1931 and undatedid270390/repositories/2/archival_objects/4796454114Scope and Contents

Three sets of blueprints for square and round tableware shapes. One set comes with a 1931 memo detailing Paul Bogatay's project to provide artists with designs for ceramics. Oversized item housed in larger box classified with the Studio Art series. Blueprints conserved in between rigid cardboard, open with care as the blueprints will curl up.

Series 8: Studio Artid262207/repositories/2/archival_objects/478945circa 1914-1970sScope and Contents

This series comprises drawings, sketches, and tracings on paper and cardboard on a variety of themes and mediums (mostly pencil, watercolor, ink, and paint). Most were likely produced in preparation for crafting pottery pieces and decorating them. A few drawings correspond to pieces in the Artifacts Series and are indicated as such. The studio art is arranged by the size of the boxes containing them. The medium and theme is then indicated. The majority of works are undated.

Subseries 8.1: Small Studio Art (up to 11x17)id267800/repositories/2/archival_objects/478983Box 38id262218/repositories/2/archival_objects/47938238Scope and Contents

Pencil Sketches

Loose tracings were removed for preservation and are located in the subsequent box, with matching reference numbers to indicate where they were found in the notebook.

A drawing of leaves corresponds to the decoration on a square brick-shaped container in the Artifacts series, item 2006.70.01. A drawing of grapes is analogous to the decoration on a pottery mug in the Artifacts series, item 1997.24.08.

One drawing corresponds to the decoration on a small porcelain plate in the Artifact series, item 1997.24.03.

Includes three drawings with yellow flowers analogous to those decorating a china dinner plate in the Artifacts series, item 2006.70.04.

Tableware Blueprints by Paul Bogatay at Ohio State University for the General Board of the Rockefeller Foundationid269090/repositories/2/archival_objects/4797084112Scope and Contents

Two sets of blueprints for shape construction for square and round shapes. Conserved in between rigid cardboard, open with care as the blueprints will curl up.

Subseries 8.3: Large Studio Artid267846/repositories/2/archival_objects/478987Scope and Contents

up to 20 x 24

Subseries 8.3.1: Mixed Medium/repositories/2/archival_objects/479386Box 42id269135/repositories/2/archival_objects/47970942Pencil: Sketches of Tableware and Lampsid269140/repositories/2/archival_objects/479711421Ink and Watercolor: Sketches of Decorative Motifs for Ceramic Piecesid269145/repositories/2/archival_objects/479712422Ink and Watercolor: Fishes, Birds, Leaves, and Human Figuresid269155/repositories/2/archival_objects/479713423Fragments of Sketches in Mixed Mediums Featuring Flowers and Leavesid269165/repositories/2/archival_objects/479714424Subseries 8.3.2: Pencil Sketchpads/repositories/2/archival_objects/479387Scope and Contents

Contains four large sketchpads with pencil drawings, mostly of nudes. In very fragile condition, please see staff for consultation.

Box 43id269200/repositories/2/archival_objects/47971043Scope and Contents

Contains four large sketchpads with pencil drawings, mostly of nudes. In very fragile condition, please see staff for consultation.

Subseries 8.4: Oversize Artid267848/repositories/2/archival_objects/478988Charcoal Sketch of Thorley Sign "Ceramics by Palin Thorley" with Potter at Wheelid267850/repositories/2/archival_objects/479388Map Cabinet 40, Drawer 141Watercolor Sketch of Thorley Sign with Flower Vase (Fragile)id267852/repositories/2/archival_objects/479389Map Cabinet 40, Drawer 141Series 9: Artifactsid248035/repositories/2/archival_objects/4789461910-1987Scope and Contents

This artifact series comprises three subseries: ceramic work; tools and equipment; and personal artifacts. All artifacts are housed and described in the Manuscripts Artifact Collection (Mss 1.03).

Subseries 9.1: Ceramic Workid71430/repositories/2/archival_objects/4789891910-1987Scope and Contents

Pieces from Thorley's ceramic work. Including plates, cups and saucers, pots, and other work. All artifacts are housed and described in the Manuscripts Artifact Collection (Mss 1.03).

Pot with Coverid248301/repositories/2/archival_objects/4793901914Artifact boxScope and Contents

Item 1997.24.01: Pot with cover, Wedgewood, Red deer and oxen border, 1914. Jar with cover with an oxblood red border containing details of deer, oxen, and flowers over a green-brown ground. Lid features a large flower. Base glaze is unevenly colored. Signed "J. Palin Thorley, 1914" on bottom of pot. PT 11. Dimensions: Pot - 4 1/2" diameter x 3" high; Cover - 3 5/16 diameter x 11/16" high. Condition: Pot and cover both expertly repaired from fragments. Images available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/13130721435 and https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/13130845013. Located in TE S6 SS3, Box 5. Mss 1997.24.01.

Vaseid248305/repositories/2/archival_objects/479391Artifact boxScope and Contents

Item 1997.24.02: Vase, small. Small vase with mottled cobalt blue over a dark black-green ground. "Palin Thorley, Eng S 15 H, and GO 5K2" on bottom. PT 31. Dimensions: 3 1/4" diameter x 4 1/2" high. Condition excellent. Image available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/13131029064. Located in TE S6 SS3, Box 5. Mss 1997.24.02

Plateid248307/repositories/2/archival_objects/479392Artifact boxScope and Contents

Item 1997.24.03: Plate, small, round. Small round porcelain plate. Pink speckled glaze with pink-gold luster details of a vegetal pattern around the edge and a painterly landscape of a church in the center. Most likely a test plate; "PG" and "3A" written on back in green pencil. Design and execution by J. Palin Thorley. PT 036. Dimensions: 6 3/8" diameter x 1/2" high. Images available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/12464467483 and https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/12464465753. Located in TE S6 SS3, Box 4. Mss 1997.24.03

Globular Pink Lustre Vaseid248311/repositories/2/archival_objects/4793931950-1970Artifact boxScope and Contents

Item 1997.24.4a: Globular Pink Lustre Vase, circa 1950-1970 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 TE S6, SS3, Box 3. Mss 1997.24.04a

Jugid248320/repositories/2/archival_objects/4793941950-1970Artifact boxScope and Contents

Item 1997.24.05: Jug, pink lustre, pottery. Pink lustre pottery jug or creamer made in Williamsburg, USA, 1950 - 1970. Designed by J. Palin Thorley. Features an off white ground with pink lustre landscape with a church, trees, fence, and birds. Decorated handle and rim. Bottom: "Pa:T" and "St". Another marking is present (a stamp) but is illegible. See also J. Palin Thorley Papers. PT 054. Dimension: Body - 4" diameter x 4 1/8" high. Overall including handle and spout - 5 1/2" x 4" x 4 1/8" high. Condition: One 3/8" long apparently stable hairline crack in rim at base of spout on clockwise side when viewed from the top. Image available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/13292623823. Located in TE S6 SS3, Box 6. Mss 1997.24.05

Plateid248321/repositories/2/archival_objects/479395Artifact boxScope and Contents

Item 1997.24.06: Plate, small, round, luster, experimental. Small round plate. Features test patterns and identifications of different pink and purple luster formulas. Green "Taylor Smith Taylor USA" maker's mark on back. Design and execution by J. Palin Thorley. PT 056. Dimensions: 6 3/8" diameter x 9/16" high. Images available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/12464294055 and https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/12464807534. Located in TE S6 SS3, Box 4. Mss 1997.24.06

Brickid248323/repositories/2/archival_objects/479396Artifact boxScope and Contents

Item 1997.24.07: Brick, large. Polychrome with chinoiserie flowers. Large brick-shaped container with red, green, and lustre brown chinoiserie flowers over a semigloss creme base. Top surface has one 2 1/2" x 1 3/4" hole and 12 1/4" diameter holes. "Palin Thorley, Williamsburg" on bottom. PT 57. Dimensions: 7 x 2 7/8" base; 7 3/8 x 3 3/8" top; x 3 7/8" high. Condition excellent. Images available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/13131012524 and https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/13130735815. Located in TE S6 SS3, Box 5. Mss 1997.24.07

Mugid248327/repositories/2/archival_objects/4793971950-1970Artifact boxScope and Contents

Item 1997.24.08: Mug, silver resist lustre, pottery. Pottery mug with silver luster glaze and resist pattern made in Williamsburg, USA, 1950 - 1970 by J. Palin Thorley. Silver lustre over resisted tan ground featuring a grape vine pattern around top 2 1/4" of body. "Palin Thorley Williamsburg, VA" on bottom. See also J. Palin Thorley Papers. PT061. Dimensions: 3 3/8" diameter x 4 1/2" high. The handle is 1/2" wide and extends 1 3/8" from body. Condition excellent. Image available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/13292450515. Located in TE S6 SS3, Box 6. Mss 1997.24.08

Vaseid248328/repositories/2/archival_objects/479398Artifact boxScope and Contents

Item 1997.24.09: Vase, globular. Globular vase with gloss mottled blue-green glaze on brown ground. "Palin Thorley, Williamsburg, VA" maker's mark on bottom also with "S 15-H; GO 14 - B; and GO 14 - D3." PT 86. Dimensions: 4 3/4" diameter x 4 3/8" high. Condition excellent. Image available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/13131020114. Located in TE S6, SS3, Box4. Mss 1997.24.09

Flower Brick/repositories/2/archival_objects/6114311942-195644Scope and Contents

Square earthenware flower brick produced for Colonial Williamsburg's Craft House by J. Palin Thorley. Cream background with burgundy colored floral transfer design and added accents in teal and yellow. SCRC Purchase. Mss 2014.215.01

Creamerid248356/repositories/2/archival_objects/479399Artifact boxScope and Contents

Item 1997.24.10: 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 TE S6 SS3, Box 4. Mss 1997.24.10

Chinoiserie Plateid248330/repositories/2/archival_objects/4794001936-1940Artifact boxScope and Contents

Item 1997.24.11: Chinoiserie Plate, dinner, polychrome tree, bone china, New Chelsea, Staffordshire, England, 1936 - 1940. Chinoiserie dinner plate with 6" diameter round off-white central area containing polychrome flowering bonsai-like tree and birds. Image is surrounded by deep blue border area featuring a motif of gold bonsai trees and boats, as well as gold pattern around the shallowly scalloped edge. Anchor and "New Chelsea Staff.s, made in England" with red item number 3527 on back. (PT 122, 2). Excellent condition; back contains a few barely-noticible chips/spots from the mold pouring. Dimensions: 8 11/16" diameter x 7/8" high. Images available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/13452662684 and https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/13452403153. Located in TE S6 SS3, Box 8. Mss 1997.24.11

Plateid248331/repositories/2/archival_objects/4794011914Artifact boxScope and Contents

Item 1997.24.12: Plate, Wedgewood, girl in landscape, 1914. Octagonal plate with 6" diameter round off-white central area containing a hand painted polychrome scene, which features a brown-haired girl gathering daffodils and violets in a mountain landscape; image is outlined faintly in gold and surrounded by a deep blue border with metallic gold line pattern at edge. Partial fingerprint in the decoration visible in the mountains by the girl's right arm. Decoration signed on the front right bottom corner "J. P. Thorley 1914". Jug-shaped maker's mark with "Wedgewood, England" on bottom; features a sticker for lot number 169 from Christie's East. PT 130. Dimensions: 8 11/16" diameter x 7/8" high. Excellent condition. Images available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/13452677244 and https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/13452306245. Located in TE S6 SS3, Box 8. Mss 1997.24.12

Candlestickid248333/repositories/2/archival_objects/479402Artifact boxScope and Contents

Item 1997.2413a: Candlestick, copper lustre. Copper lustre candlestick. Swirling, vegetal decorations. Shaft leans to one side. Design and execution by J. Palin Thorley. Mate to Item 1997.2413b, PT 341 in Box 5. PT 136. Dimensions: 6 1/2" high x 3 3/8" square base x 1 3/16" diameter shaft x 2 3/8" diameter top end. Image available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/12225883176. Located in TE S6 SS3, Box 3. Mss 1997.24.13a

Candlestickid248338/repositories/2/archival_objects/479403Artifact boxScope and Contents

Item 1997.2413b: Candlestick, bisque. Tan, unglazed (bisque) candlestick having a slight tilt. PT 341. Dimensions: 6 11/16" high x 3 1/2" square base x 2 1/2" round top. Condition excellent except for tilt. A mate to PT 136 (1997.24.13a) - Copper Lustre Candlestick housed in Box 3. Image available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/13131014334. Located in TE S6 SS3, Box 5. Mss 1997.24.13b

Brickid248343/repositories/2/archival_objects/479404Artifact boxScope and Contents

Item 1997.24.14: Brick, small with mottled ground. Small brick-shaped container with a mottled cream, blue, and brown gloss glaze; drips and runs visible. Top surface has one 1 3/8 x 1 1/8" rectangular hole and twelve 3/16" holes. The bottom shows a "Palin Thorley, Williamsburg, VA" maker's mark .PT 172 Dimensions: 5" wide x 2 1/4" dep x 2 1/2" high. Condition excellent. Image available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/13130730845. Located in TE S6 SS3, Box 5. Mss 1997.24.14

Potid248348/repositories/2/archival_objects/479405Artifact boxScope and Contents

Item 1997.24.15: Pot, covered, pale mint. Pale minty turquoise covered pot and lid decorated with white and brown flowers. "PT" tag is inside top. Pot and top are eliptical on plan view. PT 176. Dimensions: Top - 3 5/8" x 2 3/4" x 1"; Pot - 5" x 4" x 2 1/2" overall. Condition excellent. "S 16 Eng" on bottom. Image available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/13131024154. Located in TE S6 SS3, Box 5. Mss 1997.24.15

Bowlid248353/repositories/2/archival_objects/4794061950-1970Artifact boxScope and Contents

Item 1997.24.16: Bowl, shallow, green and gold. Shallow green bowl. Floral bud pattern and trim in gold lustre. Matte green glaze. "Palin Thorley, Williamsburg" maker's mark in gold lustre on bottom. Pottery, USA, Williamsburg, 1950 - 1970, J. Palin Thorley. PT 300. Dimensions: 5 1/2" diameter x 1 3/8" high. Images available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/12225875336 and http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/12225287995. Located in TE S6 SS3, Box 3. Mss 1997.24.16

Containerid248360/repositories/2/archival_objects/479407Artifact boxScope and Contents

Item 1997.24.17: 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 1.5/16" square top; 4" tall. Condition excellent. Located in TE S6 SS3, Box 5. Mss 1997.24.17

Plateid248367/repositories/2/archival_objects/479408Artifact boxScope and Contents

Item 1997.24.19: Plate, small, semi-square, crystalline. Small semi-square plate with rounded corners. Pale yellow and pale sage green gloss glaze with brown and green crystalline formations. Most likely a test plate; "PC-10" and "37-A" written on back in pencil. Design and execution by J. Palin Thorley. PT 321. Dimensions: 6 1/8" x 6 1/8" x 9/16." Images available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/12464267955, https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/12464265615 and https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/12505845434. Located in TE S6 SS3, Box 4. Mss 1997.24.19

Plateid248368/repositories/2/archival_objects/479409Artifact boxScope and Contents

Item 1997.24.20: Plate, small, semi-square, crystalline. Small semi-square plate. Green and pale yellow gloss glaze with green and brown crystalline formations. Most likely a test plate; "RC-10" and "32-C" written on back in pencil. Design and execution by J. Palin Thorley. PT 322. Dimensions: 6 1/8" x 6 1/8" x 9/16". Images available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/12464479543 and https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/12464823184. Located in TE S6 SS3, Box 4. Mss 1997.24.20

Plateid248373/repositories/2/archival_objects/479410Artifact boxScope and Contents

Item 1997.24.21: Plate, small, round, crystalline. Small round plate glazed on one side. Pale yellow gloss glaze with light green and brown crystalline formations. Most likely a test plate; "RC-10" and "29-B" written on back in pencil. Design and execution by J. Palin Thorley. PT 323. Dimensions: 6 1/8" D. x 5/8" H. Images available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/12464302635 and https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/12464300655. Located in TE S6 SS3. Box 4. Mss 1997.24.21

Plateid248378/repositories/2/archival_objects/479411Artifact boxScope and Contents

Item 1997.24.22: Plate, small, semi-square, crystalline. Small semi-square plate with rounded corners. Pale yellow and pale green gloss glaze with small green and brown crystalline formations. Most likely a test plate, "RC-10" and "37-E" written in pencil on back. Design and execution by J. Palin Thorley. PT 324. Dimensions: 6 1/8" x 6 1/8" x 9/16". Images available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/12464319795, https://www.flickr.com/photos/sc.rc/12464318135 and https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/12464830914. Located in TE S6 SS3, Box 4. Mss 1997.24.22

Plateid248382/repositories/2/archival_objects/479412Artifact boxScope and Contents

Item 1997.24.23: Plate, small, semi-square, crystalline. Small, semi-square plate. Pale brown-yellow and green gloss glaze with grey-green crystalline formations. Most likely a test plate; "RC-10" and "36-C" written on back with pencil. Design and execution by J. Palin Thorley. PT 325. Dimensions: 6 1/8" X 6 1/8" X 9/16". Images available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/12464483773 and https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/12464311515. Located in TE S6 SS3, Box 4. Mss 1997.24.23

Plateid248386/repositories/2/archival_objects/479413Artifact boxScope and Contents

Item 1997.24.24: Plate, small, round, crystalline. Small round plate with pale blue semi-gloss crystalline textured glaze on front. Most likely a test plate; "RC-10" and "46-A" written on back with green pencil. Design and execution by J. Palin Thorley. PT 326. Dimensions: 6" diameter x 9/16" high. Images available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/12464475383 and https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/12464304035. Located in TE S6 SS3, Box 4. Mss 1997.24.24

Dishid248390/repositories/2/archival_objects/479414Artifact boxScope and Contents

Item 1997.2425a: Dish, leaf shape, bisque. 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 TE S6 SS3, Box 4. Mss 1997.24.25a

Dishid248395/repositories/2/archival_objects/479415Artifact boxScope and Contents

Item 1997.2425b: Dish, leaf shape. Green and brown glaze. 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 TE S6, SS3, Box 4. Mss 1997.24.25b

Vaseid248397/repositories/2/archival_objects/4794161950 - 1970Artifact boxScope and Contents

Item 1997.24.26: Vase, five finger, copper lustre, pottery. Pottery copper lustre five finger vase made in Williamsburg, USA, 1950 - 1970 by J. Palin Thorley. A five finger pottery vase with copper lustre glaze having blue and light green highlights on vegetal details. Dark green band around base. "Palin Thorley, Williamsburg, Virginia" on bottom. See also J. Palin Thorley Papers. PT 355. Dimensions: Base 3 1/4" square; vase overall 7 1'4" wide x 3 1/4" front to back x 7" high. Condition excellent. Images available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/13292455455 and https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/13292456065. Located in TE S6 SS3, Box 6. Mss 1997.24.26

Dishid248401/repositories/2/archival_objects/4794171950 - 1970Artifact boxScope and Contents

Item 1997.24.27: Dish, saucer, green fronds. 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 TE S6 SS3, Box 3. Mss 1997.24.27

Plateid248405/repositories/2/archival_objects/479418Artifact boxScope and Contents

Item 1997.24.28: Plate, small, round, experimental. Small round plate with scalloped edges and a molded leaf design around the top edge. Features 18 green and blue brushed glaze tests on tan-yellow background. Design and execution by J. Palin Thorley. PT 361. Dimensions: 6 11/16" diameter x 5/8" high. Images available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/12464459373and https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/12464286795. Located in TE S6 SS3, Box 4. Mss 1997.24.28

Jugid248410/repositories/2/archival_objects/4794191940 - 1950Artifact boxScope and Contents

Item 1997.24.29: Jug, "Thorley Jug", Pottery Pottery jug ("Thorley Jug") made in Ohio 1940 - 1950 by Hall China Co. - design by Palin Thorley. Small white pitcher-type design with gold lustre snowflake-like decorative band around body ~ 1 1/2" below top rim. Ornate, angular handle. On bottom: "Hall, Made in USA. 1540". See also J. Palin Thorley Papers. PT 807. Condition: excellent. Dimensions: Body only - 5" maximum diameter, 5" high. Body plus handle and spout (overall) - 6 1/2" x 5" x 5 1/2" high. Image available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/13292454165. Located in TE S6 SS3, Box 6. Mss 1997.24.29

Brickid248415/repositories/2/archival_objects/479420Artifact boxScope and Contents

Item 2006.70.01: Brick, large, square. Large square brick-shaped container with light green green ground featuring a pattern of leaves, stems, and berries in white. Matching tracings can be found in papers. Top has five large (1 1/4") and sixteen small (3/8") round holes. Bottom contains no markings. See also J. Palin Thorley Papers. PT 350. Dimensions: 4" square bottom; 5" square top; 4" high. Excellent condition. Image available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/13292622773. Located in TE S6 SS3, Box 6. Mss 2006.70.01

Plateid248416/repositories/2/archival_objects/479421circa 1930Artifact boxScope and Contents

Item 2006.70.02: Plate, Dinner. English Spring Bouquet, blue laurel, circa 1930 Dinner plate with blue laurel English Spring Bouquet pattern. Cream background. Bone china from Taylor Smith Taylor pottery East Liverpool, Ohio. Design and decoration by J. Palin Thorley. Signed " J. Palin Thorley ." PT835. Dimensions: 9 1/8" Dia. x 3/4" H; Excellent condition. Located in TE S6 SS3, Box 1. Mss 2006.70.02

Bowlid248420/repositories/2/archival_objects/479422Artifact boxScope and Contents

Item 2006.70.03: Bowl, Berry. Hall China. Sears Monticello. Small, shallow, off white bowl with flower design around rim. Sears Monticello pattern made by Hall China. PT 815. Excellent condition. Dimensions: 5 1/8" diameter x 1 1/4" high. Image available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/13292616133. Located in TE S6 SS3, Box 7. Mss 2006.70.03

Plateid248423/repositories/2/archival_objects/479423Artifact boxScope and Contents

Item 2006.70.04: Plate, dinner. China, Experimental. Painted with flowers, unfinished. Experimental china dinner plate. Bisque and glost fired, then painted with glaze in a pattern of yellow flowers on an off-white base; was never fired for a final time in a decoration-firing kiln, flower decoration powdery and extremely fragile. Only such object in existence. Due to its fragile nature, this plate is not available to researchers. PT 703. Dimensions: 10.1875 in. (diameter) x 1 in. high. Excellent condition. Image available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/13292449645. Located in TE S6 SS3, Box 7. Mss 2006.70.04

Potid248426/repositories/2/archival_objects/479424Artifact boxScope and Contents

Item 2006.70.05: Pot, Ointment. Glazed Glazed ointment pot. Gloss olive glaze with semi-gloss light turquoise tear drop glaze pattern. Interior is gloss caramel color. Dark blue slip base. Bottom has four turquoise dots and is inscribed "SLP1" (sgraffito) and "CM55AMM" (written in black). Most likely a test pot. See also J.Palin Thorley papers. Mss 1996.62. PT243. Dimensions: 3" diameter x 2 1/4" high. Excellent condition. Images available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/12504766885 and https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/12505242804. Located in TE S6 SS3, Box 2. Mss 2006.70.05

Bowlid248435/repositories/2/archival_objects/479425Artifact boxScope and Contents

Item 2006.70.07: Bowl, fluted and footed, unglazed. Ceramic fluted, footed bowl having bisqued, unglazed buff matte finish. Resembles a tulip. No markings. Design by J. Palin Thorley. See also J.Palin Thorley papers Mss 1996.62 and Mss 2006.70.06 Molds (3), Working body and feet, small grooved and large round, which match this item. PT835. Dimensions: 3 9/16" L x 2 13/16" W x 2 3/8" H. Excellent condition. Image available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/12505241544. Located in TE S6 SS3, Box 2. Mss 2006.70.07

Sugar Bowlid248440/repositories/2/archival_objects/4794261930-1987Artifact boxScope and Contents

Item 2006.70.8A: Sugar Bowl by J. Palin Thorley, 1930-1987 Silver luster ceramic sugar bowl. Silver background with Dogwood flower and leaf pattern in cream color. Silver ring on the interior. Signed "Palin Thorley Williamsburg" in red on the bottom. 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.). Image available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/12504885493. Located in TE S6 SS3, Box 2. Mss 2006.70.8a,b

Creamerid248445/repositories/2/archival_objects/4794271930-1987Artifact boxScope and Contents

Item 2006.70.8B: Creamer by J. Palin Thorley, 1930-1987 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 TE S6 SS3, Box 2. Mss 2006.70.8a,b

Scarab Coffee Cupid248447/repositories/2/archival_objects/4794281930-1987Artifact boxScope and Contents

Item 2006.70.9A: Scarab Coffee Cup by Chelson China, 1930-1987 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 TE S6 SS3, Box 2. Mss 2006.70.9a,b

Scarab Saucerid248451/repositories/2/archival_objects/4794291930-1987Artifact boxScope and Contents

Item 2006.70.9B: Scarab Saucer by Chelson China, 1930-1987 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 TE S6 SS3, Box 2. Mss 2006.70.9a,b

Small Plateid248456/repositories/2/archival_objects/4794301930-1987Artifact boxScope and Contents

Item 2006.70.10: Small plate, large pink flowers, 1930-1987 Small dessert plate with large pink flowered pattern on creme background. Purple/gold lustre accents, ring and rim. Imperial Bone China, Charles Allerton, England. PT 833. Dimensions: 6 1/2" Diam. x 5/8" H. Condition Excellent. Images available at www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/12224084765 and www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/12224668196. Transferred from the J. Palin Thorley Papers (Mss. Acc. 1996.62). Located in TE S6 SS3, Box 1. Mss 2006.70.10

Plateid248461/repositories/2/archival_objects/4794311930 - 1987Artifact boxScope and Contents

Item 2006.70.11: Plate, dinner. English Abbey Pattern, 1930 - 1987 Dinner plate with English Abbey pattern in blue with laurel accents on creme white background. Taylor Smith and Taylor pottery Design and decoration by J. Palin Thorley. Signed "J. Palin Thorley." PT 833. Dimensions: 9 1/8" Diam. x 11/16" H. Condition Excellent. Images available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/12224491074/ and https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/12224666856/. Located in TE S6 SS3, Box 1. Mss 2006.70.11