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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.71.253
dresses (garments)
Date: 1963
Artist: Corrine _Maker
https://valentine.rediscoverysoftware.com/mDetail.aspx?rID=V.71.253&db=objects&dir=VALCOLL #FashionHistory
Dress of yellow cotton and yellow synthetic cloth woven with tulip motif: jewel neckline; sleeveless; CB zipper closure; natural waist, attached sash waist F; full skirt, gathered to waist; below knee length. Dress of yellow cotton and yellow synthetic cloth woven with tulip motif: jewel neckline; sleeveless; CB zipper closure; natural waist, attached sash waist F; full skirt, gathered to waist; below knee length. Dress of yellow cotton and yellow synthetic cloth woven with tulip motif: jewel neckline; sleeveless; CB zipper closure; natural waist, attached sash waist F; full skirt, gathered to waist; below knee length.
December 17, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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ID: PHC0015/-0002.0034#V.86.153.597
Stonewall Jackson Monument
Date: Circa 1960
https://valentine.rediscoverysoftware.com/MADetailB.aspx?rID=PHC0015/-0002.0034#V.86.153.597&db=biblio&dir=VALARCH
Black and white photograph of the Stonewall Jackson monument at Monument Avenue and the Boulevard in Richmond, Virginia.
December 17, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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ID: V.2019.28.45a,b
Jar, Apothecary
Date: 20th Century
https://valentine.rediscoverysoftware.com/mDetail.aspx?rID=V.2019.28.45a%2Cb&db=objects&dir=VALCOLL
Maroon glazed ceramic apothecary jar; lid has tall knob and flange that sits inside mouth of jar; gold band around lid and foot of jar; body of jar has flared mouth, narrower neck, flares back out at the shoulder, tapers slightly then curves inward just above the flared foot; gold-colored decorative frame on one side around words "Lactucarium"; frame has image of balance scale at the top of it and mortar and pestle at the left point; "9/99" written on the base in gold; sticker inside lid says "MADE IN TAIWAN"
December 17, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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ID: V.2006.64.06
dresses (garments)
Date: Circa 1948
https://valentine.rediscoverysoftware.com/mDetail.aspx?rID=V.2006.64.06&db=objects&dir=VALCOLL #FashionHistory
Dress of pale green cotton lawn with white horizontal stripes trimmed with white pique and black velvet: fold over collar, bow CF, sweetheart underbodice; kimono-style cap sleeve, contrast underlayer; slit CB; L side snap and zipper closure; waist thread loops; gathered skirt; full length; attached slip. Dress of pale green cotton lawn with white horizontal stripes trimmed with white pique and black velvet: fold over collar, bow CF, sweetheart underbodice; kimono-style cap sleeve, contrast underlayer; slit CB; L side snap and zipper closure; waist thread loops; gathered skirt; full length; attached slip.
December 17, 2025 at 8:36 AM
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ID: V.2012.04.359
Tin
Date: 1920s - 1940s
Artist: Rock City Tobacco Company
https://valentine.rediscoverysoftware.com/mDetail.aspx?rID=V.2012.04.359&db=objects&dir=VALCOLL
Rectangular metal tobacco tin with hinged lid; red, white, and gold tin; lid with remains of tax stamp; Master / Mason / It's Good / Tobacco on lid in white and red; front and sides with product and company information; back with a sticker that reading "Dark;" bottom with statement of compliance and factory information. Rectangular metal tobacco tin with hinged lid; red, white, and gold tin; lid with remains of tax stamp; Master / Mason / It's Good / Tobacco on lid in white and red; front and sides with product and company information; back with a sticker that reading "Dark;" bottom with statement of compliance and factory information.
December 17, 2025 at 4:37 AM
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ID: OM.22.02
canes (walking sticks)
Date: 1840-1850
https://valentine.rediscoverysoftware.com/mDetail.aspx?rID=OM.22.02&db=objects&dir=VALCOLL
Cande of brown wood: L-shaped handle; tapers to bottom.
December 17, 2025 at 1:42 AM
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ID: PHC0076/-0009#V.66.10.291
Stakeout on Grove Avenue
Date: 4/8/1966
Artist: O'Neil, Michael (Mike)
https://valentine.rediscoverysoftware.com/MADetailB.aspx?rID=PHC0076/-0009#V.66.10.291&db=biblio&dir=VALARCH
Black and white photograph of a Richmond Police patrol car parked in the 1500 block of Grove Avenue in the Fan District of Richmond, Virginia; a uniformed police officer squats behind his car and looks across the street to 1507 Grove Avenue; a man in a suit and hat sits in the passenger seat of the squad car.
December 16, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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ID: PHC0060/-#V.2018.13.459
St. John's Church
Date: 3/17/2006
Artist: Duke, J. Maurice
#VC0060/-#V.2018.13.459&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=PHC0060/-#V.2018.13.459&db=biblio&dir=VALARCH
Digital photograph showing the St. John's Church visitor's center on 24th Street in the Church Hill neighborhood of Richmond, Virginia; small white frame building at edge of property.
December 16, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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ID: V.2017.37.04
hanger, clothes; advertisement
Date: 20th century
https://valentine.rediscoverysoftware.com/mDetail.aspx?rID=V.2017.37.04&db=objects&dir=VALCOLL
CLOTHES HANGER: Richmond advertising hanger; curved triangular coat hanger; brown plastic with metal hook; paper label on front with illustration of their storefront building on Marshall Street, and text "Jefferson Men's Clothing, Richmond, Virginia". CLOTHES HANGER: Richmond advertising hanger; curved triangular coat hanger; brown plastic with metal hook; paper label on front with illustration of their storefront building on Marshall Street, and text "Jefferson Men's Clothing, Richmond, Virginia".
December 16, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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ID: PHC0018/-0008#V.59.71.186
Mary Blair Harvie
Date: Circa 1910
https://valentine.rediscoverysoftware.com/MADetailB.aspx?rID=PHC0018/-0008#V.59.71.186&db=biblio&dir=VALARCH
Black and white photograph of Mary Blair Harvie, wife of John B. Harvie; seated portrait of woman in dark dress; image likely taken at 1006 Park Avenue in Richmond, Virginia.
December 16, 2025 at 8:35 AM
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ID: V.99.64.15a-d
ensembles (costume); overdresses; leotards; cuffs
Date: 1930
https://valentine.rediscoverysoftware.com/mDetail.aspx?rID=V.99.64.15a-d&db=objects&dir=VALCOLL #FashionHistory
Dance ensemble with overdress, leotard, and cuffs of pink velvet, pink cotton, and silver lame trimmed with rhinestone pins, and off-white lace: a) overdress: sleeveless; horizontal velvet rows across CF opening, pin closure; F hook and snap attachments to leotard; flared skirt; thigh length; b) leotard: band collar, lace trim; sleeveless; CF lace trim imitating jabot; pin and valvet CF neck; F eye and snap attachments to jacket; CB snap closures; c,d) cuffs: detachable; interior snap closure; lace edge; one corner folded back, rhinestone pin Dance ensemble with overdress, leotard, and cuffs of pink velvet, pink cotton, and silver lame trimmed with rhinestone pins, and off-white lace: a) overdress: sleeveless; horizontal velvet rows across CF opening, pin closure; F hook and snap attachments to leotard; flared skirt; thigh length; b) leotard: band collar, lace trim; sleeveless; CF lace trim imitating jabot; pin and valvet CF neck; F eye and snap attachments to jacket; CB snap closures; c,d) cuffs: detachable; interior snap closure; lace edge; one corner folded back, rhinestone pin Dance ensemble with overdress, leotard, and cuffs of pink velvet, pink cotton, and silver lame trimmed with rhinestone pins, and off-white lace: a) overdress: sleeveless; horizontal velvet rows across CF opening, pin closure; F hook and snap attachments to leotard; flared skirt; thigh length; b) leotard: band collar, lace trim; sleeveless; CF lace trim imitating jabot; pin and valvet CF neck; F eye and snap attachments to jacket; CB snap closures; c,d) cuffs: detachable; interior snap closure; lace edge; one corner folded back, rhinestone pin Dance ensemble with overdress, leotard, and cuffs of pink velvet, pink cotton, and silver lame trimmed with rhinestone pins, and off-white lace: a) overdress: sleeveless; horizontal velvet rows across CF opening, pin closure; F hook and snap attachments to leotard; flared skirt; thigh length; b) leotard: band collar, lace trim; sleeveless; CF lace trim imitating jabot; pin and valvet CF neck; F eye and snap attachments to jacket; CB snap closures; c,d) cuffs: detachable; interior snap closure; lace edge; one corner folded back, rhinestone pin
December 16, 2025 at 4:39 AM
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ID: PHC0106/-#V.2021.41.807
Samuel Putney House
Date: 1950-1955
Artist: Scott, Mary Wingfield; 1895-1983
#VC0106/-#V.2021.41.807&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.2021.41.807&db=biblio&dir=VALARCH
Color slide showing the Samuel Putney House at 1010 E. Marshall Street in Richmond, Virginia; three-story brick building with arched windows and ironwork porch and fence; built 1859.
December 16, 2025 at 1:47 AM
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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