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Posting items from the Valentine Collection (https://valentine.rediscoverysoftware.com/); item descriptions are in the image's alt-text. Not associated with the Valentine Museum.

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Valentine Collection Bot @thevalentinebot.bsky.social · Jan 10
I post items and pictures from the The Valentine Museum's collections and archives every four hours. Read the image's alt text -- that's where the full description is!
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ID: V.70.709
Sled
Date: Circa Early 20th Century-20th Century
https://valentine.rediscoverysoftware.com/mDetail.aspx?rID=V.70.709&db=objects&dir=VALCOLL
SLED: Child's wooden and metal toy sled; red painted metal frame and runners; straight shaped varnished wooden stearing bar at front; five varnished wooden slats attached to runners on top.
December 15, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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ID: V.2017.98
dresses (garments)
Date: 2013-2014
Artist: J. Mendel; Design House
https://valentine.rediscoverysoftware.com/mDetail.aspx?rID=V.2017.98&db=objects&dir=VALCOLL #FashionHistory
Evening dress of green silk chiffon and black and green glass beads: front boat neck, back deep V-neck; sleeveless, embellishments at shoulders; pleated panels at front and back armholes, shoulder to waist; CB invisible zipper closure; wide waistband, low natural waist; pleated full length skirt; fully lined. Evening dress of green silk chiffon and black and green glass beads: front boat neck, back deep V-neck; sleeveless, embellishments at shoulders; pleated panels at front and back armholes, shoulder to waist; CB invisible zipper closure; wide waistband, low natural waist; pleated full length skirt; fully lined. Evening dress of green silk chiffon and black and green glass beads: front boat neck, back deep V-neck; sleeveless, embellishments at shoulders; pleated panels at front and back armholes, shoulder to waist; CB invisible zipper closure; wide waistband, low natural waist; pleated full length skirt; fully lined. Evening dress of green silk chiffon and black and green glass beads: front boat neck, back deep V-neck; sleeveless, embellishments at shoulders; pleated panels at front and back armholes, shoulder to waist; CB invisible zipper closure; wide waistband, low natural waist; pleated full length skirt; fully lined.
December 15, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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ID: PHC0076/-#V.91.04.849
[1530 Park Avenue]
Date: 12/11/1988
Artist: Richmond Newspapers, Inc.
#VC0076/-#V.91.04.849&db=biblio&dir=VALARCH" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://valentine.rediscoverysoftware.com/MADetailB.aspx?rID=PHC0076/-#V.91.04.849&db=biblio&dir=VALARCH
Black and white photograph of the formal, Tudor-style, living room ready for a Christmas house tour at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Wray, 1530 Park Avenue in the Fan District; the large room is paneled with carved wood; diamond-paned windows line the back of the room; a grouping of furniture is gathered in front of the fireplace; a baby grand piano anchors the opposite end of the room; Jane Oppenhimer, Christmas tour hostess, stands in the middle of the room.
December 15, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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ID: X.2019.15.35
calipers, outside
Date: c. 1855-1930
https://valentine.rediscoverysoftware.com/mDetail.aspx?rID=X.2019.15.35&db=objects&dir=VALCOLL
adjustable metal calipers; dark metal; curved metal arms to capture outside dimension; flat, oval loop and thumbscrew both attached on one side
December 15, 2025 at 8:36 AM
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ID: PHC0106/-#V.2021.41.380
Mayo House
Date: 1950-1955
Artist: Scott, Mary Wingfield; 1895-1983
#VC0106/-#V.2021.41.380&db=biblio&dir=VALARCH" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://valentine.rediscoverysoftware.com/MADetailB.aspx?rID=PHC0106/-#V.2021.41.380&db=biblio&dir=VALARCH
Color slide showing the Mayo Memorial Church House (Taylor-Mayo) House at 110 W. Franklin Street in the Monroe Ward area of Richmond, Virginia; two-story Greek-Revival style building with iron fence in front lot.
December 15, 2025 at 4:44 AM
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ID: V.89.215.01
Automobile
Date: c. 1950
https://valentine.rediscoverysoftware.com/mDetail.aspx?rID=V.89.215.01&db=objects&dir=VALCOLL
FRAGMENT: SIGNAGE / ADVERTISING: TAXI CAB DOOR: Industrial artifact; driver's side taxi door with side mirror; black with yellow lettering; square metal TAXI METER box, painted gold; metal brace to fasten to interior of taxi; also has moveable lever on box top.
December 15, 2025 at 1:50 AM
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ID: PHC0076/-#V.91.04.1521
[Gathering at Virginia Commonwealth University]
Date: 10/26/1971
Artist: Richmond Newspapers, Inc.
#VC0076/-#V.91.04.1521&db=biblio&dir=VALARCH" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://valentine.rediscoverysoftware.com/MADetailB.aspx?rID=PHC0076/-#V.91.04.1521&db=biblio&dir=VALARCH
Black and white photograph of a large crowd of Virginia Commonwealth University students gathered in a common area (Shafer Court?) on campus; students stand in small groups and converse; a truck is at the center of the image; students look at the truck and lean against the hood.
December 14, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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ID: PHC0076/-0011#P.70.40.103c
Cathedral of the Sacred Heart
Date: 2/26/1970
Artist: Lynn, Carl; d. 2014
https://valentine.rediscoverysoftware.com/MADetailB.aspx?rID=PHC0076/-0011#P.70.40.103c&db=biblio&dir=VALARCH
Black and white photograph of a church service during Lent in a small chapel area at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Richmond, Virginia; image shows the priest shaking hands with the parishioners who stand at their pews.
December 14, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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ID: V.05.21.11a-c
dresses (garments); bodices; skirts (garments)
Date: 1843
https://valentine.rediscoverysoftware.com/mDetail.aspx?rID=V.05.21.11a-c&db=objects&dir=VALCOLL #FashionHistory
Dress with evening and day bodice of yellow brocade silk with woven multicolored pastel floral pattern: a) skirt: full skirt gathers at waist; b) evening bodice: pleated collar; sleeveless; CB hook closure; Basque style waist; c) day bodice: round neck, high collar; long straight sleeves; CF closure; fully lined. Dress with evening and day bodice of yellow brocade silk with woven multicolored pastel floral pattern: a) skirt: full skirt gathers at waist; b) evening bodice: pleated collar; sleeveless; CB hook closure; Basque style waist; c) day bodice: round neck, high collar; long straight sleeves; CF closure; fully lined. Dress with evening and day bodice of yellow brocade silk with woven multicolored pastel floral pattern: a) skirt: full skirt gathers at waist; b) evening bodice: pleated collar; sleeveless; CB hook closure; Basque style waist; c) day bodice: round neck, high collar; long straight sleeves; CF closure; fully lined. Dress with evening and day bodice of yellow brocade silk with woven multicolored pastel floral pattern: a) skirt: full skirt gathers at waist; b) evening bodice: pleated collar; sleeveless; CB hook closure; Basque style waist; c) day bodice: round neck, high collar; long straight sleeves; CF closure; fully lined.
December 14, 2025 at 8:28 AM
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ID: V.68.1727
Sculpture
Date: 1872
Artist: Valentine, Edward Virginius
https://valentine.rediscoverysoftware.com/mDetail.aspx?rID=V.68.1727&db=objects&dir=VALCOLL
General Robert E. Lee reclined on a bed; Lee is on his back; head turned slightly to his right; eyes closed; right hand arm is bent with gloved hand resting on stomach; legs crossed at ankles; dressed in military uniform; blanket draped over Lee covering him from waist to shoes; bed is draped in cloth and inclined at head end; bed is on rectangular altar with carved posts at four corners; Virginia state seal in relief on front; altar sets on a rectangular base with three tiers; interior is hollow. General Robert E. Lee reclined on a bed; Lee is on his back; head turned slightly to his right; eyes closed; right hand arm is bent with gloved hand resting on stomach; legs crossed at ankles; dressed in military uniform; blanket draped over Lee covering him from waist to shoes; bed is draped in cloth and inclined at head end; bed is on rectangular altar with carved posts at four corners; Virginia state seal in relief on front; altar sets on a rectangular base with three tiers; interior is hollow.
December 14, 2025 at 4:37 AM
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ID: PHC0076/-#V.91.04.960
[The Morning After]
Date: 1/14/1990
Artist: Richmond Newspapers, Inc.
#VC0076/-#V.91.04.960&db=biblio&dir=VALARCH" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://valentine.rediscoverysoftware.com/MADetailB.aspx?rID=PHC0076/-#V.91.04.960&db=biblio&dir=VALARCH
Black and white photograph of the Richmond Coliseum the morning after Virginia Governor Doug Wilder's inaugural ball; image shows the floor of the Coliseum littered with trash and trash containers; decorations still hang from the ceiling; workmen dismantle various things erected for the ball.
December 14, 2025 at 1:52 AM
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ID: PHC0039/-#V.79.120.992.02
800 Block St. James St at W. Duval St.
Date: 2/1953
Artist: Shelton, Edith Keesee; 1898-1989
#VC0039/-#V.79.120.992.02&db=biblio&dir=VALARCH" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://valentine.rediscoverysoftware.com/MADetailB.aspx?rID=PHC0039/-#V.79.120.992.02&db=biblio&dir=VALARCH
Black and white photograph of side of two-story wood-framed building with lower level windows barred; street sign on sidewalk at left; street and picket fence in foreground; "at West Duval" written at bottom of photo; "93-4 / Feb. 1953 / St. James St. at W. Duval" written on reverse; Richmond, Virginia.
December 13, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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ID: PHC0076/-0018#V.85.37.953
Man Sets Out Fish for Sale
Date: 4/6/1977
Artist: Pishdad, Amir
https://valentine.rediscoverysoftware.com/MADetailB.aspx?rID=PHC0076/-0018#V.85.37.953&db=biblio&dir=VALARCH
Black and white photograph of a man placing fish inside cold case; inside grocery store or seafood market; man wears t-shirt and jeans; likely in Richmond, Virginia.
December 13, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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ID: PHC0032/0002-0002.0018#P.74.42.824
Eisfeld Home
Date: Circa 1905
https://valentine.rediscoverysoftware.com/MADetailB.aspx?rID=PHC0032/0002-0002.0018#P.74.42.824&db=biblio&dir=VALARCH
Black and white photograph of brick house at 909 N. Fifth Street in Burlington, Iowa; home of Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Eisfeld, parents of Ada Eisfeld Strause Nelson; porch with balcony above at front entrance; trees at right and left.
December 13, 2025 at 12:44 PM
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ID: PHC0106/-#V.2021.41.642
Tinsley House
Date: 1941-1949
Artist: Scott, Mary Wingfield; 1895-1983
#VC0106/-#V.2021.41.642&db=biblio&dir=VALARCH" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://valentine.rediscoverysoftware.com/MADetailB.aspx?rID=PHC0106/-#V.2021.41.642&db=biblio&dir=VALARCH
Color slide showing the Peter Tinsley House at 509 N. 6th Street in the Jackson Ward area of Richmond, Virginia; two-story brick house with raised basement and dormer windows in attic level; built circa 1810.
December 13, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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ID: V.2012.04.280
Tin
Date: 1950s-1970s
https://valentine.rediscoverysoftware.com/mDetail.aspx?rID=V.2012.04.280&db=objects&dir=VALCOLL
Rectangular metal pocket tobacco tin with hinged lid; pale yellow tin with image of Willem II (King of the Netherlands) in black and white on lid; "Willem II / No. / 30" in black, white and orange above and below image; image of cigarette factory and Willem II inside lid; brown paper insert inside tin; red sticker with product information on bottom of tin.
December 13, 2025 at 4:30 AM
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ID: V.93.34
Bag, Doctor's; Bag, Carrying
Date: early 20th century
https://valentine.rediscoverysoftware.com/mDetail.aspx?rID=V.93.34&db=objects&dir=VALCOLL
MEDICAL BAG; reddish brown leather; metal hinged opening and metal clasp in top; leather handle. MEDICAL BAG; reddish brown leather; metal hinged opening and metal clasp in top; leather handle. MEDICAL BAG; reddish brown leather; metal hinged opening and metal clasp in top; leather handle. MEDICAL BAG; reddish brown leather; metal hinged opening and metal clasp in top; leather handle.
December 13, 2025 at 1:40 AM
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ID: V.89.273.18
dresses (garments)
Date: 1937
Artist: Lucy, C. T., Mrs.; Maker
https://valentine.rediscoverysoftware.com/mDetail.aspx?rID=V.89.273.18&db=objects&dir=VALCOLL #FashionHistory
Fancy dress costume of blue printed cotton in check motif trimmed with white cotton eyelet lace and black grosgrain ribbon: scoop neckline, lace edge; short puffed sleeves, elasticized; CF button closure; attached tie belt, waist; ankle length. Fancy dress costume of blue printed cotton in check motif trimmed with white cotton eyelet lace and black grosgrain ribbon: scoop neckline, lace edge; short puffed sleeves, elasticized; CF button closure; attached tie belt, waist; ankle length. Fancy dress costume of blue printed cotton in check motif trimmed with white cotton eyelet lace and black grosgrain ribbon: scoop neckline, lace edge; short puffed sleeves, elasticized; CF button closure; attached tie belt, waist; ankle length. Fancy dress costume of blue printed cotton in check motif trimmed with white cotton eyelet lace and black grosgrain ribbon: scoop neckline, lace edge; short puffed sleeves, elasticized; CF button closure; attached tie belt, waist; ankle length.
December 12, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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ID: V.90.167.153-.155
labels (identifying artifacts)
Date: 1940s
Artist: Brown and Williamson Tobacco Corporation
https://valentine.rediscoverysoftware.com/mDetail.aspx?rID=V.90.167.153-.155&db=objects&dir=VALCOLL
Cigarette pack wrapper; Wings Cigarettes King Size; white background with brown and red print; red and white wing emblem; two sets of red and brown zigzag lines; brand name and emblem on left and third panels; third panel has ""LET'S GO! U.S.A./ KEEP 'EM FLYING!" printed at bottom left; three airplanes inside slogan; Virginia factory number, notice of compliance with law, and cigarette manufacturer information on right; 1.53) remnant of blue paper on top of third panel;.154) "UNION/ MADE" label applied to top of third panel; .155) remnant of blue paper on top of left panel.
December 12, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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ID: V.80.223.01
wedding dresses
Date: 1947
Artist: Rentner, Maurice; Designer ||Rike Kumler Company; Retailer
https://valentine.rediscoverysoftware.com/mDetail.aspx?rID=V.80.223.01&db=objects&dir=VALCOLL #FashionHistory
Wedding dress of light green silk crepe: jewel neckline; cap sleeves; CB button closure; dropped waist, curved; applied bow CB, hanging tails; A-line skirt; calf length; shoulder pads. Wedding dress of light green silk crepe: jewel neckline; cap sleeves; CB button closure; dropped waist, curved; applied bow CB, hanging tails; A-line skirt; calf length; shoulder pads. Wedding dress of light green silk crepe: jewel neckline; cap sleeves; CB button closure; dropped waist, curved; applied bow CB, hanging tails; A-line skirt; calf length; shoulder pads.
December 12, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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ID: V.2017.71.01
Tray, Serving
Date: 1996
https://valentine.rediscoverysoftware.com/mDetail.aspx?rID=V.2017.71.01&db=objects&dir=VALCOLL
1 Santa Claus hand-painted serving tray embellished with an original mid-20th century children’s mask-menu from Santaland; Santa face mask is decoupaged onto the front side of the tray; children's menu decoupaged to the back of the tray; illegible artist signature at bottom right of tray back (possibly "C. Dale '96"); paint has crackly appearance 1 Santa Claus hand-painted serving tray embellished with an original mid-20th century children’s mask-menu from Santaland; Santa face mask is decoupaged onto the front side of the tray; children's menu decoupaged to the back of the tray; illegible artist signature at bottom right of tray back (possibly "C. Dale '96"); paint has crackly appearance 1 Santa Claus hand-painted serving tray embellished with an original mid-20th century children’s mask-menu from Santaland; Santa face mask is decoupaged onto the front side of the tray; children's menu decoupaged to the back of the tray; illegible artist signature at bottom right of tray back (possibly "C. Dale '96"); paint has crackly appearance
December 12, 2025 at 8:36 AM
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ID: PHC0032/0002-0002.0018#P.74.42.837
St. John's Church
Date: Circa 1950
https://valentine.rediscoverysoftware.com/MADetailB.aspx?rID=PHC0032/0002-0002.0018#P.74.42.837&db=biblio&dir=VALARCH
Black and white photograph of front view of St. John's Church in the Church Hill area of Richmond, Virginia; trees in foreground.
December 12, 2025 at 4:39 AM
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ID: V.2017.24.01
mug; Mug, Coffee; promotional materials
Date: c. 2000-2017
https://valentine.rediscoverysoftware.com/mDetail.aspx?rID=V.2017.24.01&db=objects&dir=VALCOLL
MUG: Black glazed coffee mug with decal transfer "Richmond Times-Dispatch / TimesDispatch.com" in white text on two sides; flat bottomed with vertical sides and oblong handle.
December 12, 2025 at 1:51 AM
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ID: PHC0189/-#V.2004.77.61
James [Saul]
Date: Circa 2000
Artist: Shuler, Ellen
#VC0189/-#V.2004.77.61&db=biblio&dir=VALARCH" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://valentine.rediscoverysoftware.com/MADetailB.aspx?rID=PHC0189/-#V.2004.77.61&db=biblio&dir=VALARCH
Color photograph showing James [Saul], a resident of the Oregon Hill neighborhood of Richmond, Virginia; man in blue jacket and Carolina Panthers cap stands in front yard.; This image possibly used for "August" in an Oregon Hill calendar created by Mary Brett and Ellen Shuler.
December 11, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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ID: V.69.568
hats
Date: Circa 1961
Artist: Sara Sue; Designer ||Miller & Rhoads; Retailer
https://valentine.rediscoverysoftware.com/mDetail.aspx?rID=V.69.568&db=objects&dir=VALCOLL #FashionHistory
Hat of natural straw trimmed with green and beige velvet ribbon: round crown; wide brim, draped close to crown at back, shaped to face in front; decorative bow, CB. Hat of natural straw trimmed with green and beige velvet ribbon: round crown; wide brim, draped close to crown at back, shaped to face in front; decorative bow, CB. Hat of natural straw trimmed with green and beige velvet ribbon: round crown; wide brim, draped close to crown at back, shaped to face in front; decorative bow, CB. Hat of natural straw trimmed with green and beige velvet ribbon: round crown; wide brim, draped close to crown at back, shaped to face in front; decorative bow, CB.
December 11, 2025 at 12:54 PM