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  1. Painting - Watercolor, "The Marshes of Glynn"

    Watercolor titled "The Marshes of Glynn" by artist Amelia M. Watson (1856-1934). Handwritten on reverse: The Marshes of Glynn, St. Simons Island, Georgia "where Sidney Lanier used to go"

    Record Type: Object

    Watercolor (detail), "The Marshes of Glynn"
  2. Paperweight - New Sidney Lanier BridgePaperweight Paperweight to Commemorate Sidney Lanier Bridge Opening

    Commemorative silverplate paperweight, in the shape of the United States with black felt backing. "Sidney Lanier Bridge, April 7, 2003, Brunswick, Ga, GaDOT & USCG" engraved on paperweight with image of the bridge.

    Record Type: Object

    Paperweight to Commemorate Sidney Lanier Bridge Opening
  3. Paperweight - Paperweight: Sidney Lanier in Profile

    Paperweight, metal: Sidney Lanier in profile Souvenir for a Georgia Library Association Convention held at the King and Prince Hotel, St. Simons Island, Georgia. Designed by Virginia Blanton (1897-1983). Date unknown.

    Record Type: Object

    Sidney Lanier Paperweight
  4. Patch, Membership - Sea Island Seniors, Sea Island Golf Club Patch.

    Jacket pocket patch, "Sea Island Seniors," Sea Island Golf Club. Decorative shield on front, brass pins on back. Belonged to Andrew D. McGaughey.

    Record Type: Object

    Jacket pocket patch titled "Sea Island Seniors", Sea Island Golf Club
  5. Pin, Award - Award Pin, Jones Ships, On Job 100% July

    Pin with caption "Jones ships - Let's Launch Them - On Job 100% July" awarded to J. J. Conyers for 100% participation at the J. A. Jones Shipyard, Brunswick, GA during the month of July, year unknown.

    Record Type: Object

    Award Pin, Jones Ships, On Job 100% July
  6. Pin, Award - Award of Merit, Ships for Victory Pin

    Red, white, and blue enamel "Ships for Victory" Award of Merit pin. Awarded to the J.A. Jones Construction Company, Brunswick Shipyard from the Maritime Commission during World War II. The pin was presented to workers in shipyards that met or exceeded their schedules for ship construction.

    Record Type: Object

    Award of Merit, Ships for Victory Pin
  7. Pin, Insignia - World War II Pin "US Brother in Service"

    World War II pin "US Brother in Service." Pieces like this, known as "Sweetheart Jewelry" were worn by civilians to show that a loved one was in the military. This patriotic pin depicts an American eagle with olive branches and arrows in its talons, with the initials US over a shield of red and white stripes and blue top border. Gold-tone lettering, "Brother in Service" is inscribed on the blue portion of the shield.

    Record Type: Object

    World War II Pin "US Brother in Service"
  8. Pin, Law Enforcement - Police Chief Pin, J. A. Jones Construction Co. Inc., Brunswick Shipyard

    Pin for the Police Chief at the J.A. Jones Construction Co. Inc. Brunswick Shipyard, Brunswick, GA, during World War II.

    Record Type: Object

    Police Chief Pin, J. A. Jones Construction Co. Inc., Brunswick Shipyard
  9. Pin, Promotional - Brunswick-St. Simons Highway Commemorative Pin

    Pin commemorating the opening of the causeway between Brunswick and St. Simons Island, with causeway image and a hanging anchor; marked: "Brunswick - St. Simons Highway, Brunswick, Ga., July 11, 1924."

    Record Type: Object

    Brunswick-St. Simons Highway Commemorative Pin
  10. Pistol, Pocket - Pocket Pistol

    Pistol, metalwork only. Coated for rust prevention. Found at Battle of Bloody Marsh site on St. Simons Island, Georgia, in 1928 by Victor Abrams. Presented to Howard Coffin, founder of Sea Island Company.

    Record Type: Object

    Pocket Pistol, Found at Site of Battle of Bloody Marsh
  11. Pitcher - Large pitcher, ceramic, Cherokee Rose pattern

    Large pitcher from a 10-piece ceramic toilet set in the Cherokee Rose pattern, ca. 1890-1902. Manufacturer: Ridgeways, Stoke-on-Trent, England.

    Record Type: Object

    Large Ridgways pitcher in Cherokee Rose pattern
  12. Pitcher - Small pitcher, ceramic, Cherokee Rose pattern

    Small pitcher from a 10-piece ceramic toilet set in the Cherokee Rose pattern, ca.1890-1902. Manufacturer: Ridgways, Stoke-on-Trent, England.

    Record Type: Object

    Small Ridgways pitcher in Cherokee Rose pattern
  13. Pitcher - White Ceramic Pitcher, J.A. Jones Construction Company, Brunswick Shipyard.

    Pitcher, ceramic, white body with two green stripes around top and one green stripe on handle, from J.A. Jones Construction Company, Brunswick Shipyard, Georgia, where World War II Liberty ships were built. Made by Shenago China Company in Pennsylvania.

    Record Type: Object

    White Ceramic Pitcher, J. A. Jones Shipyard
  14. Pitcher, Cream - Cream Pitcher

    Cream pitcher. Sterling silver, monogrammed JCS and engraved with neoclassical design. Part of a coffee/tea set. Owned by John Couper Stiles (1865-1956) of Brunswick, Georgia. Silversmith - Peter L. Krider of Philadelphia. Piece marked on bottom: "925/1000" and "sterling."

    Record Type: Object

    Cream Pitcher
  15. Plane, Jointer - Stanley Bailey Jointer Plane used at J. A. Jones Shipyard, Brunswick

    Stanley Bailey Jointer Plane No. 7. This plane was used to flatten and refine large surfaces and long edges. Tool used by carpenter Elmo T. Pilcher at the J. A. Jones Construction Company, Brunswick Shipyard, where Liberty ships were built during World War II.

    Record Type: Object

    Stanley Bailey Jointer Plane, used at J. A. Jones Shipyard, Brunswick
  16. Plaque - Metal Plaque Engraved by Italian Prisoners of War, Camp N126

    Metal plaque engraved by Italian prisoners of war, Camp N126, for Lt. Col. O.W. Kempster, St. Simons Island, GA, during World War II.

    Record Type: Object

    Metal Plaque Engraved by Italian Prisoners of War, Camp N126
  17. Plaque - Wooden Plank and Bolt from Naval Air Station Glynco

    Wooden plank and bolt salvaged from one of the two Naval Air Station Glynco airship (blimp) hangars, built in 1942-1943 and demolished in 1971. NAS Glynco was located in Glynn County, GA. Attached to the wooden plank is description of the construction of the hangars.

    Record Type: Object

    Wooden Plank and Bolt from Blimp Hangar at NAS Glynco
  18. Plate, Commemorative - Commemorative Plate - St. Simons Island Scenes

    Commemorative plate with three scenes on St. Simons Island - Fort Frederica, Lighthouse, and Christ Church. Decorated by John Deal Company, Nashville, Tn.

    Record Type: Object

    Commemorative Plate - St. Simons Island Scenes
  19. Plate, Commemorative - Commemorative Plate: "Oglethorpe Hotel, Brunswick, Georgia, 1888-1959"

    Plate, white ceramic with gold border, transfer print image of hotel labeled "Oglethorpe Hotel, Brunswick, Georgia, 1888-1959,", Preston-Hopkinson Co., Appomattox, VA.

    Record Type: Object

    "Oglethorpe Hotel, Brunswick, Georgia, 1888-1959"
  20. Plate, Commemorative - St. Simons Lighthouse Commemorative Plate

    Dinner plate, commemorative, St. Simons Lighthouse. Cream colored ceramic, shallow body with center design of transfer print of historical photograph of St. Simons Lighthouse and Keeper's Dwelling. Stepped rim trimmed in narrow gold band along the exterior and a gold pinstripe along the interior. Maker's Mark in gold on back with text about lighthouse.

    Record Type: Object

    Commemorative Plate, St. Simons Lighthouse

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