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Ceramic fluted, footed bowl having bisqued, unglazed buff matte finish. Resembles a tulip. No markings. Design by J. Palin Thorley. See also J.Palin Thorley papers Mss 1996.62 and Mss 2006.70.06 Molds (3), Working body and feet, small grooved and large round, which match this item. PT835. Dimensions: 3 9/16" L x 2 13/16" W x 2 3/8" H. Excellent condition. Image available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/12505241544. Located in T&E S6 SS3, Box 2. Mss 2006.70.07

Six pottery shards owned by J. Palin Thorley. Includes pipe stems, mug handles, and an arm. Pieces are in poor condition. Gift of John Austin. Mss1996.62.A03

Three pottery shards owned by J. Palin Thorley. Items are in poor condition. Gift of John Austin. Mss1996.62.A12

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

The issue includes the article "Palestinian Pottery in Bible Times" by J. L. Kelso and J. Palin Thorley.

The issue includes the article "Palestinian Pottery in Bible Times" by J. L. Kelso and J. Palin Thorley.

This series contains the business correspondence of J. Palin Thorley from 1930 to 1987. Includes letters to business partners and suppliers, drafts of letters, and orders and invoices from specific companies. Arranged alphabetically.

Red clay rectangular piece owned by J. Palin Thorley. Piece measures .25 in. (height) x .875 in. (length) x .25 in. (width). Piece is in good condition with minor chips and scratches on the surface. Gift of John Austin. Mss1996.62.A05b

Pair of brass lamp finials which belonged to J. Palin Thorley. One finial contains a screw. Finials measure 2.25 in. (height) x .5 in. (length) x .5 in. (width). Items are in good condition with light discoloration and scratches on the surface. Gift of John Austin. Mss1996.62.A02

Metal graphite pen owned by J. Palin. Thorley. Pencil measures .375 in. (height) x. 6.25 in. (length)x .375 in. (width). Pen is in good condition with light discoloration of the metal on the surface. Gift of John Austin. Mss1996.62.A05a

Item 1997.24.02: Vase, small. Small vase with mottled cobalt blue over a dark black-green ground. "Palin Thorley, Eng S 15 H, and GO 5K2" on bottom. PT 31. Dimensions: 3 1/4" diameter x 4 1/2" high. Condition excellent. Image available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/13131029064. Located in T&E S6 SS3, Box 5. Mss 1997.24.02

Item 1997.2425a: Dish, leaf shape, bisque. Leaf shaped dish. Bisque/biscuit stoneware. Design and execution by J. Palin Thorley. PT 327. Dimensions: 6 1/2" wide x 6 3/8" high x 1 3/16" deep. Images available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/12464270905 and https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/12464786404. Located in T&E S6 SS3, Box 4. Mss 1997.24.25a

White ceramic tile owned by J. Palin Thorley depicting a face in relief. Tile measures .25 in. (height) x 3.125 in. (length) x 2.375 in. (width). Tile is in good condition with light brown spotting on the front and black and brown discoloration on the back. Gift of John Austin. Mss1996.62.A09

White cloth with lace edging and orange, blue, pink, and purple flowers and green leafs embroidered in an oval shape. Owned by J. Palin Thorley. Cloth measures 18.375 in. (width) x 12.875 in. (length). The cloth is in good condition with very minor brown discolored spots. Gift of John Austin. Mss1996.62.A16

Leaf shaped dish. Bisque/biscuit stoneware. Design and execution by J. Palin Thorley. PT 327. Dimensions: 6 1/2" wide x 6 3/8" high x 1 3/16" deep. Images available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/12464270905 and https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/12464786404. Located in T&E S6 SS3, Box 4. Mss 1997.24.25a

Small vase with mottled cobalt blue over a dark black-green ground. "Palin Thorley, Eng S 15 H, and GO 5K2" on bottom. PT 31. Dimensions: 3 1/4" diameter x 4 1/2" high. Condition excellent. Image available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/13131029064. Located in T&E S6 SS3, Box 5. Mss 1997.24.02

One blue cufflink which belonged to J. Palin Thorley. The metal is brass and the word "swank" is inscribed on the back. Cufflink is 1.125 in. (width) x .5 in. (length) x .5 in. (height). Piece is in good condition with some brown and green discoloration on the metal. Gift of John Austin. Mss1996.62.A10

Top and bottom partial plates of teeth owned by J. Palin Thorley. Top plate measures 3 in. (width) x 2.5 in. (length) x .625 in. (height). Bottom plate measures 2.5 in. (width) x 1.5 in. (length) x .5 in. (height). Plates are in good condition with some discoloration along the gum lines. Gift of John Austin. Mss1996.62.A13

Black leather wallet with the words “Amity” and “cowhide” printed in gold text inside owned by J. Palin Thorley. Wallet measures 4.125 in. (length) x 3.375 in. (width) x .375 in. (height). Wallet is in fair condition with scratches and wear on the surface and a brown mark on the outer surface. Gift of John Austin. Mss1996.62.A15

Silver colored key owned by J. Palin Thorley with "Independent Lock Co." and their logo depicted on one side and "Fitchburg, Mass U.S.A." on the back. Also depicted on the back are the symbols RU4 encircled. Key measures 1.125 in. (width) x 2.25 in. (length). Key is in excellent condition with some brown discoloration in the crevices. Gift of John Austin. Mss1996.62.A08a

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

Brass fountain pen nib owned by J. Palin Thorley with the inscriptions "Resterbrook&Co" "Art&Drafting" "made in U.S.A." and "357" in the surface. Nib measures .125 in. (height) x 1.25 in. (length) x .25 in. (width). Piece is in good condition with light rusting on surface. Gift of John Austin. Mss1996.62.A06

Metal lapel pin which belonged to J. Palin Thorley with white flag featuring a red cross. Pin measures .625 in. (width) x 1 in. (length). Pin is in fair condition with light rust where the pin attaches to the lapel and light scratches in the surface of the paint. Gift of John Austin. Mss1996.62.A01

Item 1997.24.06: Plate, small, round, luster, experimental. Small round plate. Features test patterns and identifications of different pink and purple luster formulas. Green "Taylor Smith Taylor USA" maker's mark on back. Design and execution by J. Palin Thorley. PT 056. Dimensions: 6 3/8" diameter x 9/16" high. Images available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/12464294055 and https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/12464807534. Located in T&E S6 SS3, Box 4. Mss 1997.24.06

Item 1997.24.09: Vase, globular. Globular vase with gloss mottled blue-green glaze on brown ground. "Palin Thorley, Williamsburg, VA" maker's mark on bottom also with "S 15-H; GO 14 - B; and  GO 14 - D3." PT 86. Dimensions: 4 3/4" diameter x 4 3/8" high. Condition excellent. Image available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/13131020114. Located in T&E S6, SS3, Box4. Mss 1997.24.09