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Flag of synthetic fabric in red with a blue border, appliqued with a duck mascot in yellow, green, and brown, with leather tabs for hanging as a banner: rectangular; pole sleeves at top edge; reinforced hanging tabs inside sleeve at R and L edges; figure at center; logo at bottom L corner; 2" border; hemmed perimeter.

Flag of synthetic fabric in red with a blue border, appliqued with a duck mascot in yellow, green, and brown, with leather tabs for hanging as a banner: rectangular; pole sleeves at top edge; reinforced hanging tabs inside sleeve at R and L edges; figure at center; logo at bottom L corner; 2" border; hemmed perimeter.

Flag of synthetic fabric in red with a blue border, appliqued with a duck mascot in yellow, green, and brown, with leather tabs for hanging as a banner: rectangular; pole sleeves at top edge; reinforced hanging tabs inside sleeve at R and L edges; figure at center; logo at bottom L corner; 2" border; hemmed perimeter.

Flag of synthetic fabric in red with a blue border, appliqued with a duck mascot in yellow, green, and brown, with leather tabs for hanging as a banner: rectangular; pole sleeves at top edge; reinforced hanging tabs inside sleeve at R and L edges; figure at center; logo at bottom L corner; 2" border; hemmed perimeter.

Flag of synthetic fabric in red with a blue border, appliqued with a duck mascot in yellow, green, and brown, with leather tabs for hanging as a banner: rectangular; pole sleeves at top edge; reinforced hanging tabs inside sleeve at R and L edges; figure at center; logo at bottom L corner; 2" border; hemmed perimeter.

Flag of synthetic fabric in red with a blue border, appliqued with a duck mascot in yellow, green, and brown, with leather tabs for hanging as a banner: rectangular; pole sleeves at top edge; reinforced hanging tabs inside sleeve at R and L edges; figure at center; logo at bottom L corner; 2" border; hemmed perimeter.

ID: V.2019.85.07
flags
Date: Circa 1980
Artist: Banner Ideas; Maker
https://valentine.rediscoverysoftware.com/mDetail.aspx?rID=V.2019.85.07&db=objects&dir=VALCOLL

18.11.2025 01:45 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Black and white photograph of L. J. Andrews, ABC alcohol store manager, wiping window inside store; likely in Richmond, Virginia.

Black and white photograph of L. J. Andrews, ABC alcohol store manager, wiping window inside store; likely in Richmond, Virginia.

ID: PHC0076/-0018#V.85.37.980
L. J. Andrews Wipes Window
Date: 4/15/1975
Artist: Burns, Gary
https://valentine.rediscoverysoftware.com/MADetailB.aspx?rID=PHC0076/-0018#V.85.37.980&db=biblio&dir=VALARCH

17.11.2025 20:27 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Rectangular metal lunch box style tobacco tin with handle; red tin; "Just Suits / Cut Plug" in gold on lid above and below the Buchanan & Lyall logo; similar design on sides of tin.

Rectangular metal lunch box style tobacco tin with handle; red tin; "Just Suits / Cut Plug" in gold on lid above and below the Buchanan & Lyall logo; similar design on sides of tin.

Rectangular metal lunch box style tobacco tin with handle; red tin; "Just Suits / Cut Plug" in gold on lid above and below the Buchanan & Lyall logo; similar design on sides of tin.

Rectangular metal lunch box style tobacco tin with handle; red tin; "Just Suits / Cut Plug" in gold on lid above and below the Buchanan & Lyall logo; similar design on sides of tin.

Rectangular metal lunch box style tobacco tin with handle; red tin; "Just Suits / Cut Plug" in gold on lid above and below the Buchanan & Lyall logo; similar design on sides of tin.

Rectangular metal lunch box style tobacco tin with handle; red tin; "Just Suits / Cut Plug" in gold on lid above and below the Buchanan & Lyall logo; similar design on sides of tin.

Rectangular metal lunch box style tobacco tin with handle; red tin; "Just Suits / Cut Plug" in gold on lid above and below the Buchanan & Lyall logo; similar design on sides of tin.

Rectangular metal lunch box style tobacco tin with handle; red tin; "Just Suits / Cut Plug" in gold on lid above and below the Buchanan & Lyall logo; similar design on sides of tin.

ID: V.2012.04.362
Tin
Date: 1930s - 1940s
Artist: Buchanan and Lyall ||P. Lorillard and Company
https://valentine.rediscoverysoftware.com/mDetail.aspx?rID=V.2012.04.362&db=objects&dir=VALCOLL

17.11.2025 16:31 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Ensemble composed of jacket, skirt, belt, shoulder bag, and handbag of green cotton with printed "Greenbriar" floral motif with tortoiseshell buttons: a) quilted jacket: round neck; long sleeves, contrast pattern band cuffs; CF button closure; contrast pattern bands CF; patch pocket L and R hips; hip length; fully lined; b) dirndl skirt: full skirt, gathered; calf length; contrast pattern hem; c) belt: contrast pattern; tie closure; d) quilted shoulder bag: patch pocket; zipper closure; e) quilted handbag: patch pocket; zipper closure.

Ensemble composed of jacket, skirt, belt, shoulder bag, and handbag of green cotton with printed "Greenbriar" floral motif with tortoiseshell buttons: a) quilted jacket: round neck; long sleeves, contrast pattern band cuffs; CF button closure; contrast pattern bands CF; patch pocket L and R hips; hip length; fully lined; b) dirndl skirt: full skirt, gathered; calf length; contrast pattern hem; c) belt: contrast pattern; tie closure; d) quilted shoulder bag: patch pocket; zipper closure; e) quilted handbag: patch pocket; zipper closure.

Ensemble composed of jacket, skirt, belt, shoulder bag, and handbag of green cotton with printed "Greenbriar" floral motif with tortoiseshell buttons: a) quilted jacket: round neck; long sleeves, contrast pattern band cuffs; CF button closure; contrast pattern bands CF; patch pocket L and R hips; hip length; fully lined; b) dirndl skirt: full skirt, gathered; calf length; contrast pattern hem; c) belt: contrast pattern; tie closure; d) quilted shoulder bag: patch pocket; zipper closure; e) quilted handbag: patch pocket; zipper closure.

Ensemble composed of jacket, skirt, belt, shoulder bag, and handbag of green cotton with printed "Greenbriar" floral motif with tortoiseshell buttons: a) quilted jacket: round neck; long sleeves, contrast pattern band cuffs; CF button closure; contrast pattern bands CF; patch pocket L and R hips; hip length; fully lined; b) dirndl skirt: full skirt, gathered; calf length; contrast pattern hem; c) belt: contrast pattern; tie closure; d) quilted shoulder bag: patch pocket; zipper closure; e) quilted handbag: patch pocket; zipper closure.

Ensemble composed of jacket, skirt, belt, shoulder bag, and handbag of green cotton with printed "Greenbriar" floral motif with tortoiseshell buttons: a) quilted jacket: round neck; long sleeves, contrast pattern band cuffs; CF button closure; contrast pattern bands CF; patch pocket L and R hips; hip length; fully lined; b) dirndl skirt: full skirt, gathered; calf length; contrast pattern hem; c) belt: contrast pattern; tie closure; d) quilted shoulder bag: patch pocket; zipper closure; e) quilted handbag: patch pocket; zipper closure.

Ensemble composed of jacket, skirt, belt, shoulder bag, and handbag of green cotton with printed "Greenbriar" floral motif with tortoiseshell buttons: a) quilted jacket: round neck; long sleeves, contrast pattern band cuffs; CF button closure; contrast pattern bands CF; patch pocket L and R hips; hip length; fully lined; b) dirndl skirt: full skirt, gathered; calf length; contrast pattern hem; c) belt: contrast pattern; tie closure; d) quilted shoulder bag: patch pocket; zipper closure; e) quilted handbag: patch pocket; zipper closure.

Ensemble composed of jacket, skirt, belt, shoulder bag, and handbag of green cotton with printed "Greenbriar" floral motif with tortoiseshell buttons: a) quilted jacket: round neck; long sleeves, contrast pattern band cuffs; CF button closure; contrast pattern bands CF; patch pocket L and R hips; hip length; fully lined; b) dirndl skirt: full skirt, gathered; calf length; contrast pattern hem; c) belt: contrast pattern; tie closure; d) quilted shoulder bag: patch pocket; zipper closure; e) quilted handbag: patch pocket; zipper closure.

Ensemble composed of jacket, skirt, belt, shoulder bag, and handbag of green cotton with printed "Greenbriar" floral motif with tortoiseshell buttons: a) quilted jacket: round neck; long sleeves, contrast pattern band cuffs; CF button closure; contrast pattern bands CF; patch pocket L and R hips; hip length; fully lined; b) dirndl skirt: full skirt, gathered; calf length; contrast pattern hem; c) belt: contrast pattern; tie closure; d) quilted shoulder bag: patch pocket; zipper closure; e) quilted handbag: patch pocket; zipper closure.

ID: V.2015.51.01a-e
ensembles (costume); jackets (garments); skirts (garments); belts (costume accessories); handbags
Date: 1980s
Artist: Vera Bradley; Designer
https://valentine.rediscoverysoftware.com/mDetail.aspx?rID=V.2015.51.01a-e&db=objects&dir=VALCOLL #FashionHistory

17.11.2025 12:45 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 1
Glass plate negative showing the 400 block of East Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia; view of storefronts on the south side of the street, including Kaufman & Company, Millinery.

Glass plate negative showing the 400 block of East Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia; view of storefronts on the south side of the street, including Kaufman & Company, Millinery.

ID: PHC0047/-0142#Cook3398
400 block, East Broad Street
Date: 1880-1920
Artist: Cook Studio
https://valentine.rediscoverysoftware.com/MADetailB.aspx?rID=PHC0047/-0142#Cook3398&db=biblio&dir=VALARCH

17.11.2025 08:34 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Dress and belt of dark blue silk and black leather trimmed with brass and mother of pearl buttons: a) dress: standing band collar; short sleeves; L front hook-and-eye and snap closures; double-breasted effect, CF chest, four buttons; semi-fitted bodice; slightly high waist; full gored A-line skirt; slit pockets, L and R hip; knee length; b) belt: buckle closure.

Dress and belt of dark blue silk and black leather trimmed with brass and mother of pearl buttons: a) dress: standing band collar; short sleeves; L front hook-and-eye and snap closures; double-breasted effect, CF chest, four buttons; semi-fitted bodice; slightly high waist; full gored A-line skirt; slit pockets, L and R hip; knee length; b) belt: buckle closure.

Dress and belt of dark blue silk and black leather trimmed with brass and mother of pearl buttons: a) dress: standing band collar; short sleeves; L front hook-and-eye and snap closures; double-breasted effect, CF chest, four buttons; semi-fitted bodice; slightly high waist; full gored A-line skirt; slit pockets, L and R hip; knee length; b) belt: buckle closure.

Dress and belt of dark blue silk and black leather trimmed with brass and mother of pearl buttons: a) dress: standing band collar; short sleeves; L front hook-and-eye and snap closures; double-breasted effect, CF chest, four buttons; semi-fitted bodice; slightly high waist; full gored A-line skirt; slit pockets, L and R hip; knee length; b) belt: buckle closure.

Dress and belt of dark blue silk and black leather trimmed with brass and mother of pearl buttons: a) dress: standing band collar; short sleeves; L front hook-and-eye and snap closures; double-breasted effect, CF chest, four buttons; semi-fitted bodice; slightly high waist; full gored A-line skirt; slit pockets, L and R hip; knee length; b) belt: buckle closure.

Dress and belt of dark blue silk and black leather trimmed with brass and mother of pearl buttons: a) dress: standing band collar; short sleeves; L front hook-and-eye and snap closures; double-breasted effect, CF chest, four buttons; semi-fitted bodice; slightly high waist; full gored A-line skirt; slit pockets, L and R hip; knee length; b) belt: buckle closure.

Dress and belt of dark blue silk and black leather trimmed with brass and mother of pearl buttons: a) dress: standing band collar; short sleeves; L front hook-and-eye and snap closures; double-breasted effect, CF chest, four buttons; semi-fitted bodice; slightly high waist; full gored A-line skirt; slit pockets, L and R hip; knee length; b) belt: buckle closure.

Dress and belt of dark blue silk and black leather trimmed with brass and mother of pearl buttons: a) dress: standing band collar; short sleeves; L front hook-and-eye and snap closures; double-breasted effect, CF chest, four buttons; semi-fitted bodice; slightly high waist; full gored A-line skirt; slit pockets, L and R hip; knee length; b) belt: buckle closure.

ID: V.79.01.13a,b
dresses (garments); belts (costume accessories)
Date: 1970s
Artist: Montaldo's; Retailer ||Chester Weinberg; Designer
https://valentine.rediscoverysoftware.com/mDetail.aspx?rID=V.79.01.13a%2Cb&db=objects&dir=VALCOLL #FashionHistory

17.11.2025 04:31 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Black and white photograph showing workers evacuating the Omaha Packing Company plant during a fire in Lowell, Massachusetts; image likely appeared in a Richmond, Virginia newspaper.

Black and white photograph showing workers evacuating the Omaha Packing Company plant during a fire in Lowell, Massachusetts; image likely appeared in a Richmond, Virginia newspaper.

ID: PHC0007/-0004#P.73.02.743
Massachusetts Workers Flee Flames
Date: 1943
Artist: Associated Press Photography
https://valentine.rediscoverysoftware.com/MADetailB.aspx?rID=PHC0007/-0004#P.73.02.743&db=biblio&dir=VALARCH

17.11.2025 01:41 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Shiv from the Virginia Department of Corrections Academy for Staff Development; metal shiv in a rectangular leather sheath with marijuana-leaf motif; smooth piece of shiny metal with straight spine that tapers downward to a sharpened edge; shiv handle is wrapped in fabric bandage tape; leather sheath has four rivets on each edge, and a belt loop on the back side

Shiv from the Virginia Department of Corrections Academy for Staff Development; metal shiv in a rectangular leather sheath with marijuana-leaf motif; smooth piece of shiny metal with straight spine that tapers downward to a sharpened edge; shiv handle is wrapped in fabric bandage tape; leather sheath has four rivets on each edge, and a belt loop on the back side

Shiv from the Virginia Department of Corrections Academy for Staff Development; metal shiv in a rectangular leather sheath with marijuana-leaf motif; smooth piece of shiny metal with straight spine that tapers downward to a sharpened edge; shiv handle is wrapped in fabric bandage tape; leather sheath has four rivets on each edge, and a belt loop on the back side

Shiv from the Virginia Department of Corrections Academy for Staff Development; metal shiv in a rectangular leather sheath with marijuana-leaf motif; smooth piece of shiny metal with straight spine that tapers downward to a sharpened edge; shiv handle is wrapped in fabric bandage tape; leather sheath has four rivets on each edge, and a belt loop on the back side

Shiv from the Virginia Department of Corrections Academy for Staff Development; metal shiv in a rectangular leather sheath with marijuana-leaf motif; smooth piece of shiny metal with straight spine that tapers downward to a sharpened edge; shiv handle is wrapped in fabric bandage tape; leather sheath has four rivets on each edge, and a belt loop on the back side

Shiv from the Virginia Department of Corrections Academy for Staff Development; metal shiv in a rectangular leather sheath with marijuana-leaf motif; smooth piece of shiny metal with straight spine that tapers downward to a sharpened edge; shiv handle is wrapped in fabric bandage tape; leather sheath has four rivets on each edge, and a belt loop on the back side

ID: V.2018.14.122a,b
Edged Weapons; sheaths (cases)
https://valentine.rediscoverysoftware.com/mDetail.aspx?rID=V.2018.14.122a%2Cb&db=objects&dir=VALCOLL

16.11.2025 20:22 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Black and white photographic print of Staunton Hill, Charlotte County, Virginia; brick Gothic Revival house with turrets and battlements; long crenellated front porch; house sits on a rise surrounded by trees; a smaller brick home visible in the distance, possibly manager's house.

Black and white photographic print of Staunton Hill, Charlotte County, Virginia; brick Gothic Revival house with turrets and battlements; long crenellated front porch; house sits on a rise surrounded by trees; a smaller brick home visible in the distance, possibly manager's house.

ID: PHC0065/-0003.0016#V.45.47.269
Staunton Hill
Date: Late 19th century
Artist: Lancaster, Robert Alexander, Jr.; 1863-1940
https://valentine.rediscoverysoftware.com/MADetailB.aspx?rID=PHC0065/-0003.0016#V.45.47.269&db=biblio&dir=VALARCH

16.11.2025 16:23 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Rectangular paperboard "sleeve and shell" Iraq brand cigarettes. Open-ended exterior sleeve a is printed with a light blue ground that features the same design on both front and back that reads "IRAQ/CIGARETTES" on two red ribbon banners surrounding an illustration of an Assyrian man against a stylized winged medallion. "MADE IN/AMERICA" printed inside shaped cartouche at the bottom. One side printed "IRAQ CIGARETTES/Made of FINE SELECTED VIRGINIA LEAF;" opposite side printed R.D. MESSAYEH/NEW YORK, NY, U.S.A." Folding inner tray (b) is plain and empty.

Rectangular paperboard "sleeve and shell" Iraq brand cigarettes. Open-ended exterior sleeve a is printed with a light blue ground that features the same design on both front and back that reads "IRAQ/CIGARETTES" on two red ribbon banners surrounding an illustration of an Assyrian man against a stylized winged medallion. "MADE IN/AMERICA" printed inside shaped cartouche at the bottom. One side printed "IRAQ CIGARETTES/Made of FINE SELECTED VIRGINIA LEAF;" opposite side printed R.D. MESSAYEH/NEW YORK, NY, U.S.A." Folding inner tray (b) is plain and empty.

ID: FIC.008396a,b
boxes (containers)
Date: Early 20th Century-Mid 20th Century
https://valentine.rediscoverysoftware.com/mDetail.aspx?rID=FIC.008396a%2Cb&db=objects&dir=VALCOLL

16.11.2025 12:38 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 1
Black and white studio photograph of R. E. McDaniel, Division Manager, Esso Standard Oil Company and 1957 Richmond, Virginia Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors member; head and shoulders portrait; McDaniel wears light colored suit, white shirt and patterned tie.

Black and white studio photograph of R. E. McDaniel, Division Manager, Esso Standard Oil Company and 1957 Richmond, Virginia Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors member; head and shoulders portrait; McDaniel wears light colored suit, white shirt and patterned tie.

ID: PHC0015/-0003.0051#V.86.153.998
Roy E. McDaniel
Date: Circa 1952
https://valentine.rediscoverysoftware.com/MADetailB.aspx?rID=PHC0015/-0003.0051#V.86.153.998&db=biblio&dir=VALARCH

16.11.2025 08:25 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Black and white photograph showing [Petersburg] firefighters battling a blaze on a freight train in Petersburg, Virginia; the men aim a fire hose at a smoking car.

Black and white photograph showing [Petersburg] firefighters battling a blaze on a freight train in Petersburg, Virginia; the men aim a fire hose at a smoking car.

ID: PHC0007/-0004#P.73.02.675
Firemen Battle Freight Train Blaze at Petersburg
Date: Circa 1945
Artist: Richmond Newspapers, Inc.
https://valentine.rediscoverysoftware.com/MADetailB.aspx?rID=PHC0007/-0004#P.73.02.675&db=biblio&dir=VALARCH

16.11.2025 04:27 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Color slide showing a two-story painted brick house with raised basement and picket fence on N. 6th Street; likely in the Jackson Ward neighborhood of Richmond, Virginia.

Color slide showing a two-story painted brick house with raised basement and picket fence on N. 6th Street; likely in the Jackson Ward neighborhood of Richmond, Virginia.

ID: PHC0106/-#V.2021.41.671
N. 6th Street
Date: 1941-1949
Artist: Scott, Mary Wingfield; 1895-1983
https://valentine.rediscoverysoftware.com/MADetailB.aspx?rID=PHC0106/-#V.2021.41.671&db=biblio&dir=VALARCH

16.11.2025 01:45 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Color photograph of the aftermath of a four-alarm fire at 925-927 Hull Street in Manchester, Richmond, Virginia; Richmond firefighters climb through the second floor windows of a two-story brick building.

Color photograph of the aftermath of a four-alarm fire at 925-927 Hull Street in Manchester, Richmond, Virginia; Richmond firefighters climb through the second floor windows of a two-story brick building.

ID: PHC0007/-0005#P.77.13.81
Fire in 900 Block of Hull Street
Date: 2/22/1977
Artist: Dressler, Donald L.
https://valentine.rediscoverysoftware.com/MADetailB.aspx?rID=PHC0007/-0005#P.77.13.81&db=biblio&dir=VALARCH

15.11.2025 20:21 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
35 mm color slide; image shows family members (including three children, two women, and couple) standing around large wreath in front of John Tyler Memorial at Hollywood Cemetery; trees and memorials across background; Richmond, Virginia; Edith K. Shelton at far left.

35 mm color slide; image shows family members (including three children, two women, and couple) standing around large wreath in front of John Tyler Memorial at Hollywood Cemetery; trees and memorials across background; Richmond, Virginia; Edith K. Shelton at far left.

ID: PHC0039/-#V.79.120.1669
Tyler Family at Hollywood
Date: 3/29/1973
Artist: Shelton, Edith Keesee; 1898-1989
https://valentine.rediscoverysoftware.com/MADetailB.aspx?rID=PHC0039/-#V.79.120.1669&db=biblio&dir=VALARCH

15.11.2025 16:26 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Painted watercolor on board diorama depicting the "Old Market and Shockoe Creek"; brown outer wood case with plexiglass front and top; four women washing laundry in foreground, market in background behind creek.

Painted watercolor on board diorama depicting the "Old Market and Shockoe Creek"; brown outer wood case with plexiglass front and top; four women washing laundry in foreground, market in background behind creek.

ID: V.86.70.03
Diorama
Date: c. 1934
https://valentine.rediscoverysoftware.com/mDetail.aspx?rID=V.86.70.03&db=objects&dir=VALCOLL

15.11.2025 12:39 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Photographic print of Edward Valentine's 1867 statue, "The Penitent Thief"

Photographic print of Edward Valentine's 1867 statue, "The Penitent Thief"

ID: PHC0167/-0006#X.2024.15.455
"Penitent Thief"
Date: Circa 1867
Artist: Anderson & Company
https://valentine.rediscoverysoftware.com/MADetailB.aspx?rID=PHC0167/-0006#X.2024.15.455&db=biblio&dir=VALARCH

15.11.2025 08:28 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Hat of soft white leather with a black grosgrain hatband and bow: high, flat crown; large flexible brim; fully lined.

Hat of soft white leather with a black grosgrain hatband and bow: high, flat crown; large flexible brim; fully lined.

Hat of soft white leather with a black grosgrain hatband and bow: high, flat crown; large flexible brim; fully lined.

Hat of soft white leather with a black grosgrain hatband and bow: high, flat crown; large flexible brim; fully lined.

Hat of soft white leather with a black grosgrain hatband and bow: high, flat crown; large flexible brim; fully lined.

Hat of soft white leather with a black grosgrain hatband and bow: high, flat crown; large flexible brim; fully lined.

Hat of soft white leather with a black grosgrain hatband and bow: high, flat crown; large flexible brim; fully lined.

Hat of soft white leather with a black grosgrain hatband and bow: high, flat crown; large flexible brim; fully lined.

ID: V.2019.97
hats
Date: 1949-1956
Artist: Mr. John Classic Collection; Brand ||La Vogue; Retailer
https://valentine.rediscoverysoftware.com/mDetail.aspx?rID=V.2019.97&db=objects&dir=VALCOLL #FashionHistory

15.11.2025 04:25 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Black metal cast iron embosser or press seal black with raised anchor design and the text "Pat. Mar. 9-00" on the side. Flat base with screw holes to attach to a surface. Embosses circular seal design with the text "Richmond Exchange for Woman's Work/Incorporated 1885".

Black metal cast iron embosser or press seal black with raised anchor design and the text "Pat. Mar. 9-00" on the side. Flat base with screw holes to attach to a surface. Embosses circular seal design with the text "Richmond Exchange for Woman's Work/Incorporated 1885".

Black metal cast iron embosser or press seal black with raised anchor design and the text "Pat. Mar. 9-00" on the side. Flat base with screw holes to attach to a surface. Embosses circular seal design with the text "Richmond Exchange for Woman's Work/Incorporated 1885".

Black metal cast iron embosser or press seal black with raised anchor design and the text "Pat. Mar. 9-00" on the side. Flat base with screw holes to attach to a surface. Embosses circular seal design with the text "Richmond Exchange for Woman's Work/Incorporated 1885".

ID: V.2018.47.01
seal press
Date: Early 20th Century
https://valentine.rediscoverysoftware.com/mDetail.aspx?rID=V.2018.47.01&db=objects&dir=VALCOLL

15.11.2025 01:29 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Black and white photograph of building facades of on the north side of East Broad Street in downtown Richmond; between 7th and 8th Streets; storefronts adorned with national flags and decorations; several storefronts with large, electrical signs and "Rex Theater" at proper right; street decorated for the end of World War I (?).

Black and white photograph of building facades of on the north side of East Broad Street in downtown Richmond; between 7th and 8th Streets; storefronts adorned with national flags and decorations; several storefronts with large, electrical signs and "Rex Theater" at proper right; street decorated for the end of World War I (?).

ID: PHC0032/0002-0002.0015#P.74.42.871
North side of E. Broad Street, Between 7th and 8th Streets
Date: Circa 1918
https://valentine.rediscoverysoftware.com/MADetailB.aspx?rID=PHC0032/0002-0002.0015#P.74.42.871&db=biblio&dir=VALARCH

14.11.2025 20:24 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Sepia tone photograph showing a group of men, women and children posing together in an outdoor setting, possibly at Forest Hill Park in Richmond, Virginia; men in suits, women in light-colored dresses; likely a family group; Wade H. Taylor on right in back (?); mounted on board.

Sepia tone photograph showing a group of men, women and children posing together in an outdoor setting, possibly at Forest Hill Park in Richmond, Virginia; men in suits, women in light-colored dresses; likely a family group; Wade H. Taylor on right in back (?); mounted on board.

ID: PHC0108/-#R.173.98.05
Group Portrait
Date: Circa 1895
https://valentine.rediscoverysoftware.com/MADetailB.aspx?rID=PHC0108/-#R.173.98.05&db=biblio&dir=VALARCH

14.11.2025 16:29 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
35mm color slide of 419 and 501 N. 27th Street, at Clay Street, in Church Hill; image shows a two-story frame town house with raised brick foundation at right; two-story brick town house with two-story addition on back of house at left; Richmond, Virginia.

35mm color slide of 419 and 501 N. 27th Street, at Clay Street, in Church Hill; image shows a two-story frame town house with raised brick foundation at right; two-story brick town house with two-story addition on back of house at left; Richmond, Virginia.

ID: PHC0039/-#V.91.42.2932
419 and 501 N. 27th Street at Clay Street
Date: 3/1980
Artist: Shelton, Edith Keesee; 1898-1989
https://valentine.rediscoverysoftware.com/MADetailB.aspx?rID=PHC0039/-#V.91.42.2932&db=biblio&dir=VALARCH

14.11.2025 12:45 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Skirt suit composed of camisole, blouse, and skirt of pink, gray, and white stripe: a) shirt: camisole top; wide shoulder straps; CB button closure; waist length b) blouse: notched collar; shoulder yoke B; long sleeves, wrist button closure; CF button closure; hip length; shoulder pads; c) skirt: full skirt, pleated F, gathered B; L hook-and-eye closure; inset side seam pockets; mid-calf length.

Skirt suit composed of camisole, blouse, and skirt of pink, gray, and white stripe: a) shirt: camisole top; wide shoulder straps; CB button closure; waist length b) blouse: notched collar; shoulder yoke B; long sleeves, wrist button closure; CF button closure; hip length; shoulder pads; c) skirt: full skirt, pleated F, gathered B; L hook-and-eye closure; inset side seam pockets; mid-calf length.

Skirt suit composed of camisole, blouse, and skirt of pink, gray, and white stripe: a) shirt: camisole top; wide shoulder straps; CB button closure; waist length b) blouse: notched collar; shoulder yoke B; long sleeves, wrist button closure; CF button closure; hip length; shoulder pads; c) skirt: full skirt, pleated F, gathered B; L hook-and-eye closure; inset side seam pockets; mid-calf length.

Skirt suit composed of camisole, blouse, and skirt of pink, gray, and white stripe: a) shirt: camisole top; wide shoulder straps; CB button closure; waist length b) blouse: notched collar; shoulder yoke B; long sleeves, wrist button closure; CF button closure; hip length; shoulder pads; c) skirt: full skirt, pleated F, gathered B; L hook-and-eye closure; inset side seam pockets; mid-calf length.

Skirt suit composed of camisole, blouse, and skirt of pink, gray, and white stripe: a) shirt: camisole top; wide shoulder straps; CB button closure; waist length b) blouse: notched collar; shoulder yoke B; long sleeves, wrist button closure; CF button closure; hip length; shoulder pads; c) skirt: full skirt, pleated F, gathered B; L hook-and-eye closure; inset side seam pockets; mid-calf length.

Skirt suit composed of camisole, blouse, and skirt of pink, gray, and white stripe: a) shirt: camisole top; wide shoulder straps; CB button closure; waist length b) blouse: notched collar; shoulder yoke B; long sleeves, wrist button closure; CF button closure; hip length; shoulder pads; c) skirt: full skirt, pleated F, gathered B; L hook-and-eye closure; inset side seam pockets; mid-calf length.

Skirt suit composed of camisole, blouse, and skirt of pink, gray, and white stripe: a) shirt: camisole top; wide shoulder straps; CB button closure; waist length b) blouse: notched collar; shoulder yoke B; long sleeves, wrist button closure; CF button closure; hip length; shoulder pads; c) skirt: full skirt, pleated F, gathered B; L hook-and-eye closure; inset side seam pockets; mid-calf length.

Skirt suit composed of camisole, blouse, and skirt of pink, gray, and white stripe: a) shirt: camisole top; wide shoulder straps; CB button closure; waist length b) blouse: notched collar; shoulder yoke B; long sleeves, wrist button closure; CF button closure; hip length; shoulder pads; c) skirt: full skirt, pleated F, gathered B; L hook-and-eye closure; inset side seam pockets; mid-calf length.

ID: V.93.42.08a-c
suits (main garments); camisoles (underbodices); blouses (main garments); skirts (garments)
Date: 1983
Artist: Xia; Design House
https://valentine.rediscoverysoftware.com/mDetail.aspx?rID=V.93.42.08a-c&db=objects&dir=VALCOLL #FashionHistory

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SIGN:  Black painted wooden sign with slightly tapered ends; "Richmond Dairy Company" painted in white and red.

SIGN: Black painted wooden sign with slightly tapered ends; "Richmond Dairy Company" painted in white and red.

ID: V.93.100
Sign, Trade
Date: 20th Century-20th Century
https://valentine.rediscoverysoftware.com/mDetail.aspx?rID=V.93.100&db=objects&dir=VALCOLL

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Black and white photograph showing iron fence enclosing monuments at Hollywood Cemetery; trees in background; "Hollywood Cemetery" written at bottom of photo; "A2-4 / Hollywood" written on reverse; Richmond, Virginia.

Black and white photograph showing iron fence enclosing monuments at Hollywood Cemetery; trees in background; "Hollywood Cemetery" written at bottom of photo; "A2-4 / Hollywood" written on reverse; Richmond, Virginia.

ID: PHC0039/-#V.79.120.1383.02
Hollywood [Cemetery]
Date: Circa 1945
Artist: Shelton, Edith Keesee; 1898-1989
https://valentine.rediscoverysoftware.com/MADetailB.aspx?rID=PHC0039/-#V.79.120.1383.02&db=biblio&dir=VALARCH

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PORTRAIT:  Miniature portrait of Madame B; seated; from waist up; woman faces proper left; pink flower in hair; in oval daguerrotype frame; enclosed in embossed paper case with velvet lining; written inscription on back:  "Madame B. Painted / at Cape Francaise / by P.A. Peticolas / 1788 / Bassada" ; two red hearts on center back.

PORTRAIT: Miniature portrait of Madame B; seated; from waist up; woman faces proper left; pink flower in hair; in oval daguerrotype frame; enclosed in embossed paper case with velvet lining; written inscription on back: "Madame B. Painted / at Cape Francaise / by P.A. Peticolas / 1788 / Bassada" ; two red hearts on center back.

PORTRAIT:  Miniature portrait of Madame B; seated; from waist up; woman faces proper left; pink flower in hair; in oval daguerrotype frame; enclosed in embossed paper case with velvet lining; written inscription on back:  "Madame B. Painted / at Cape Francaise / by P.A. Peticolas / 1788 / Bassada" ; two red hearts on center back.

PORTRAIT: Miniature portrait of Madame B; seated; from waist up; woman faces proper left; pink flower in hair; in oval daguerrotype frame; enclosed in embossed paper case with velvet lining; written inscription on back: "Madame B. Painted / at Cape Francaise / by P.A. Peticolas / 1788 / Bassada" ; two red hearts on center back.

ID: V.2012.03.02
Painting
Date: 1788
Artist: Peticolas, Philippe Abraham
https://valentine.rediscoverysoftware.com/mDetail.aspx?rID=V.2012.03.02&db=objects&dir=VALCOLL

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Photographic print of Edward Valentine's Jeb Stuart bust

Photographic print of Edward Valentine's Jeb Stuart bust

ID: PHC0167/-0007#X.2024.15.816
Stuart, Jeb
Date: n.d.
https://valentine.rediscoverysoftware.com/MADetailB.aspx?rID=PHC0167/-0007#X.2024.15.816&db=biblio&dir=VALARCH

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Color slide showing an ornate ironwork gate and fence at 3rd and Canal Streets in the Gamble's Hill neighborhood of Richmond, Virginia.

Color slide showing an ornate ironwork gate and fence at 3rd and Canal Streets in the Gamble's Hill neighborhood of Richmond, Virginia.

ID: PHC0106/-#V.2021.41.565
3rd and Canal Streets
Date: 1941-1949
Artist: Scott, Mary Wingfield; 1895-1983
https://valentine.rediscoverysoftware.com/MADetailB.aspx?rID=PHC0106/-#V.2021.41.565&db=biblio&dir=VALARCH

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Black and white photograph of the only point in the world where three trunk line trains cross each other; image shows three trains stacked on three train lines; at the top is the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway, in the middle, the Seaboard Air Line Railway and on the ground a Southern Railway train; Richmond, Virginia.

Black and white photograph of the only point in the world where three trunk line trains cross each other; image shows three trains stacked on three train lines; at the top is the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway, in the middle, the Seaboard Air Line Railway and on the ground a Southern Railway train; Richmond, Virginia.

ID: PHC0015/-0005.0093#V.86.153.261
Two Over One Railroad
Date: Circa 1945
Artist: Dementi Studio
https://valentine.rediscoverysoftware.com/MADetailB.aspx?rID=PHC0015/-0005.0093#V.86.153.261&db=biblio&dir=VALARCH

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Digital photograph of the rear of the Walter and Zayde Dotts House at 2605 Monument Avenue.

Digital photograph of the rear of the Walter and Zayde Dotts House at 2605 Monument Avenue.

ID: /-#V.2008.40.140
Walter and Zayde Dotts House
Date: October 19, 2007
Artist: Duke, J. Maurice
https://valentine.rediscoverysoftware.com/MADetailB.aspx?rID=/-#V.2008.40.140&db=biblio&dir=VALARCH

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