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One black net mourning veil. Veil was detached from another item, most likely a hat. It is 24inx7in. The veil is in fair condition with creases and frayed where it was detached. Image available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/4679705204/. Transferred from Box 5 of the Hall Family Papers. Located in Textiles S1, SS3, Box 14. Mss 90H14.A7

The No. 474 Type 30 bayonet was produced by Ariskara and was used with the Type 38 rifle (Mss 78H14.02). This item has an accompanying leather and metal scabbard. This item is stored offsite. Consult a staff member for assistance. Located in T&E S6 SS1. Mss 78H14.06a (sword), Mss 78H14.06b (scabbard)

Images available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/6960973512/, http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/6960973658/, http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/6960973726/, http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/7107043247/, and http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/7107043365/. Transferred from Box 6 of the Clara L. Lawrence Papers (Mss 2009.299). Located in T&E S6 SS4. Mss 2009.299.13

One pair of white nylon gloves made by Crescendoe Caresse. Size 6. Gloves received inside clutch purse (2012.192.01). Transferred from the Caley Family Papers (Mss. Acc. 2012.192). Swem SCRC Purchase. Located in Textiles S1, SS3. Mss 2012.192.02ab

Oil painting on treated canvas (without stretcher bars) of a man shading his eyes using his left hand, painted by Henry James Brown. The man is in a black suit with a white shirt and black tie and is against a dark background. Poor condition with significant loss on the front of the image, especially in the bottom left quarter of the image. This image has been removed from its original structure and there are small holes around the outskirt of the image where the small nails would have held the canvas to a support. 11 in. w. x 10 in. l. Transferred from Box 1, Folder 29 of the Henry James Brown Papers. Located in Art S5 SS2. Mss 65B845.16

One silk ribbon given to guests of Old Home Week in Newport, Rhode Island. Ribbon is blue and has gold print that says, "Old Home Week," and "Re-Union Sept 10-16, 1905 Newport, R.I." Also contains a metal pin that says, "Our Guest," and golden tassels at the bottom. There is also a metal circle in the middle of the ribbon with a picture of Newport Tower. Old Home Week was an event where members of the town that had moved away were invited back for town events and different reunions. The ribbon is 2.25inx8in. It is in good condition with some fading and creases. Image available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/4080486573/. Transferred from Group 12, Box 1 of the Galt Papers III (Mss. 78 G73). Lcoated in Textiles S1, SS2, Box 4. Mss 78G73.A60

Cigar Box is actually not the proper term for this item; technically it is considered a quarter box since it is made to hold 250 Cigars, 1/4th of the 1000 a "Box" of Cigars holds. This particular box was manufactured by the Old Virginia Cheroots Company, and is interesting because it includes a dropfront. The dropfront would allow the storeowner to display the cigars in the actual box. This however required that the lid be hinged, as this one is. One can even see the remnants of the ribbon used to hold the lid from falling when opened. Most owners eneded up nailing dropfront boxes to make them more useable, making boxes which retain their original dropfront slightly more rare. The lid of the box shows a pricing of 3 for 5 Cents, and is crossed by an official Tobacco stamp to prove the proper taxes and fees had been paid, The mascot for the company is an elderly black man, and his image takes center space on the lid. Attached to the lid is what appears to be a promotional notice that says six five cent packages of Sweet Caporal Cigarettes are included free. The dropfront of the box warns consumers to beware imitations lacking their trademark and the signature of P. Whitlock. The bottom of the box was burnt with the stamp Factory No 85, 3d Dist. N.V. 250. This box can be seen alongside many other tobacco related items kept in the manuscripts artifacts collection. An image is available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/5766124998/. Located in Dec Obj S2, SS1, Box 6.Mss 2010.094

1-Olivetti Lettera 35L portable typewriter and carrying case. The typewriter is brownish beige and has a black with a black paper tray and white align measure. The key board has white keys with black letters and one orange key. The typewriter ribbon is still intact inside the typewriter. The carrying case for the typewriter is black and has green images of the typewriter all over it. "olivetti" is also printed in green all over the carrying case. The carrying case has three black handles and Velcro top by which the carrying case can be closed. inside the bag there is a brand new typewriter ribbon inside a pink and yellow box that says "super quality typewriter ribbon." There are is also an instruction manual within the carrying case. The typewriter belonged to Reetika Vazirani poet and Writer-in-Residence at the College of William and Mary. The typewriter measures approximately 14.5in. and is in good condition. The keyboard has dirt and lint on the keys and the silver ribbon holder is tarnished. The carrying case measures approximately 22in. and is in good condition. There is evidence of wear and tear at the bottom of the carrying case. Gift of Heea Vazirani-Fales and E. Ethelbert Miller. Located in Mss. Metals (typewriter) and Mss. Plastics/ Rubber (carrying case). Mss. 2014.130.03