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One set metal masks for Auto-Fucus Enlarger with envelope. Seven (7) masks same as 2006.03.82.
OWL2006.03.83
Record Type: Object
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Powder flask made of copper or brass. Embossed with a leaf design. This would have been used for measuring and cutting off a charge of powder to be dropped into the fowling arm of a muzzle- loading shotgun.
1984.103.81
Record Type: Object
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Propst-Childress Shoe Co silver buttonhook with decorative raised diamond shapes on the front side. The buttonhook reads Propst-Childress Shoe Co Roanoke, VA on the back side.
1997.17.01
Record Type: Object
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Quilt-"Flying Geese Chase", 9-rows of flying geese 2"x 1/2", 8-rows alternating burgundy calico 4" wide, pieces and quilting by hand. Borders 3" blue calico.
1983.012.02
Record Type: Object
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Red and white geometric woven coverlet of cotton and wool in a whig rose pattern. Made prior to 1928 in the Troutville/ Boutetourt area.
2013.12.3
Record Type: Object
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Red crepe evening gown, sleeveless, with a bow on the front of the bodice. The dress was worn by the donor, Mrs. L. Franklin Moore.
2001.08.02
Record Type: Object
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Screen projector, black metal case, leather carrying handle, manufacturer's name tag worn off. Case has crinkled finish.
OWL2006.03.46
Record Type: Object
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Set - Maribar printing masks in envelope. Stored in 2006.03.49 Wooden box.
OWL2006.03.77
Record Type: Object
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Switch signal lantern, self standing lantern with 2 green, 1 red, and 1 clear reflectors. The top opens.
OWL2004.19.07
Record Type: Object
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The long spouted oil cans were used by Engineers to lubricate bearings on older locomotives not equipped with mechanical lubrications systems.
OWL2003.28.02
Record Type: Object
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The power supply used auto batteries to power a motor-generator producing 120 volts AC for the tape recorder.
OWL2003.39.02
Record Type: Object
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This bell was used on Class Y5 locomotive 2095 (later renumbered 2114) constructed in the N&W's Roanoke Shops in 1930.
OWL2003.40.01
Record Type: Object
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This heavy piece was used for pleating and for neck ruffles on garments. Made of cast iron, a crank would turn the gear-like pleating rod. The piece has decorative painting and pictures. Manufactured by Greenwood, and labeled with "1866 patent."
1965.12.2
Record Type: Object
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This is a Springfield conversion musket. It is wooden and brass with a stamped plate reading "Springfield 1823" and "US." It is also adorned with an eagle.
1964.70.4
Record Type: Object
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This is a framed portrait of Margaret Lynn Lewis, wearing an off-the-shoulder dress with a bow. Margaret Lewis was born in Ireland and married to John Lewis before settling in Augusta County. She was the mother of General Andrew Lewis.
1964.34.3
Record Type: Object
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This is an U.S. field officer's dress sword marked, "Lt. A.E. Fisher from his friends, Nov. 7, 1863." It contains a design along the blade as well as detailed decoration on the handle and sheath.
1964.69.13
Record Type: Object
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This item is a Naval cutlass sword, circa 1855. It is housed in a leather sheath that has been stamped with the number "300."
1964.69.12
Record Type: Object
