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Gold colored key owned by J. Palin Thorley with "Russwin" and "made in U.S.A." depicted on the front and the symbols "R54168" inscribed on the back. The notches and ridges are identical to those on items 1996.62.A08a,b. Key measures 1.125 in. (width) x 2.25 in. (length). Key is in excellent condition with minor discoloration is the crevices. Gift of John Austin. Mss1996.62.A08c

Silver colored key owned by J. Palin Thorley with "Knock Out, GM, Your key to greater value" on one side of the round top and "8820, Briggs & Stratton Corporation, Milwaukee Wis, U.S.A." on the other. Key is 2 in. (length) x .75 in. (width). Key is in good condition with discoloration in the crevices and the silver color wearing off to show brass underneath in places. Gift of John Austin. Mss1996.62.A08d

Silver colored key owned by J. Palin Thorley with "Knock Out, GM, Your key to greater value" on one side of the octagonal top and "8938, Briggs & Stratton Corporation, Milwaukee Wis, U.S.A." on the other. Key is 1.875 in. (length) x .75 in. (width). Key is in good condition with discoloration in the crevices and the silver color wearing off to show brass underneath in places. Gift of John Austin. Mss1996.62.A08e

Silver colored key owned by J. Palin Thorley. Key measures 1.125 in. (length) x .625 in. (width). Key is in good condition with mild rust at the top. Gift of John Austin. Mss1996.62.A08f

A small silver skeleton key, possibly to the diary of Agnes Wullenwaber. The key features three round decorative holes at the top. The key measures approximately 1in. and is in good condition. There are small rust stains on the edges of the decorative holes and the bottom of the key. There are also dark patches of discoloration on the top hole and on the neck of the key. Image located at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/13850749384/. Transferred from the January 20th entry of the Agnes Wullenwaber Diary. Mss. 2010.057.01

One lace accessory used for clothing that was possibly a head piece. The piece is hand worked and made with cotton lace eyelets in the middle with lace edging on the outside. It is 4inx4.5in. The lace accessory is good condition with some fading. Image available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/4390144877. Transferred from Box 20 of the William B. Taliaferro Papers. Located in Textiles S2, SS3, Box 13. Mss 65T15.A44.2

One piece of crocheted lace edging. Piece is white lace and does not have a know purpose. 49in (length). Good condition with fading. Transferred from Box 19 of the William B. Taliaferro Papers. Image available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/4390914190. Located in Textiles S2, SS3, Box 7. Mss 65 T15.A40.2

One piece of lace tatting. Piece is white lace that is connected to a string. The is comprised of circles attached to each other. Lace piece is 1inx4in and the string is 21.5in (length). Good condition with fading. Transferred from Box19 of the William B. Taliaferro Papers. Image available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/4390144955. Located in Textiles S1, SS5, Box 7. Mss 65 T15.A40.3

Transferred from the "Awards Received" Box of the Schuyler Otis Bland Papers (Mss. 65B61); gift of Mrs. Schuyler Otis Bland. Located in Dec Obj S2 SS3. Mss 65B61.04