Objects

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1. Monazite Sand - 1930

   A small glass jar with a metal screw-on lid filled with brown, fine-grained monazite sand. ** RADIOACTIVE **

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2. Triphylite

   Irregularly shaped fragment of dark gray triphylite with greenish and bluish coloring. Specimen has blocky fracture and sub-vitreous luster. This sample is included in the Catalogue of the Collection of Minerals in the College of S. C. and can be found on page 117.

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3. Apatite

   Single crystal of dark red and green hexagonal nearly terminated apatite with horizontal cracks throughout embedded in white massive calcite with pink and yellow tint. Calcite fluoresces bright red orange under short wave UV light.

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4. Amblygonite

   Small sample of white massive (vein) quartz with a thin seam of white small lath shaped crystals of amblygonite. There is also an occurrence of amblygonite on one outer margin of the sample with additional unidentifiable minerals that are dark gray, black, and green.

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5. Mammuthus primigenius

   Small specimen of fossilized feces. Preservation is dark orange with earthy luster. Outer surface is slightly cracked (from drying). Possibly from a carnivore based on shape.

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6. Atrypa reticularis

   Large sample of gray limestone packed with bryozoans, large crinoid stems, and a single shell of Atrypa reticularis with fine ribbing and a wide hinge.

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7. Paludina sp.

   Small block of marble that is polished on 5 sides. Marble is packed with recrystallized casts of high spired snails (Paludina sp.) and other marine invertebrates. Although record in the Historic Catalog could not be determined, historic labels are associated with the specimen.

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8. Echinoidea (indeterminate)

   Large block of white earthy chalk with 2 echinoid spines exposed on the surface. One is gourdlike or club-shaped with small spurs aligned along stout ribs, and can be identified as a primary spine of Tylocidaris clavigera. The other spine is long and slender with small thorns on narrow ribs, and is indicative of Temnocidaris (Stereocidaris) sceptrifera. More fossils may be embedded deeper in the chalk. Although record in the Historic Catalog ...

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9. Dugongidae (indeterminate)

   Isolated partial vertebra of a non-cetacean marine mammal of the dugong family. Transverse processes and neural arch are broken away. Centra is shallowly concave on both sides and dorsoventrally compressed. Heavy for size. Bone is light tan on the exterior and darker brown internally with yellowish brown sandy matrix that contains marine invertebrates (characteristic of Ashley Fm.)

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10. Ptychodus mammillaris

    Irregular block of light gray earthy limestone with a single anterior tooth of the shell crushing shark Ptychodus mammillaris embedded within. Tooth is brown with characteristic ridges along a rounded crown. Central ridged cusp is surrounded with small papillae. Although record in the Historic Catalog could not be determined, historic labels are associated with the specimen.

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11. Holoptychius sp.

    Ananchites (or Ananchytes) is a junior synonym of Echinocorys. Isolated test of the irregular sea urchin Echinocorys ovatus with a large nodule of dark gray chert adhered to the aboral posterior end.

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12. Ichthyosaurus communis

    Sample is a partially complete skeleton of Ichthyosaurus communis, consisting of skeletal material embedded in gray shale that has been stabilized with a smooth white infilling (plaster) and a dark wooden frame. The skull is disarticulated with the maxilla surround on either side by each half of the dentary. Several teeth are disarticulated and are preserved in the surrounding matrix. None of the flippers are preserved, however both forearm bone...

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13. Dallarca idonea

    Two isolated left valves. Shell is ovate with a straight row of hinge teeth that are slightly taller at each end. Approximately thirty-two radial ribs are heavy and the posterior of the shell is flared.

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14. Dallarca idonea

    Three isolated ark shells; one large and the two smaller, nearly equal in size shells. The large shell is sub-rectangular with twenty-eight heavy ribs that have slight nodes where the growth lines intersect the ribs. A straight row of teeth is present with inner teeth shorter than outer teeth. There is a strong fold along one side of the beak. The two smaller shells have no nodes on the ribs.

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15. Cymatosyrinx lunata

    Heavily ornamented, isolated snail shell. Shell is high spired and drill shaped with a flattened area just below the suture before the whorl becomes inflated. Each whorl is sculptured with twelve strong oblique axial ribs. The aperture is ovate to D-shaped with a short, but distinct siphonal canal. The outer lip of the aperture is broken in this specimen however a large callus is present at the inner lip.

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16. Serpulorbis granifera

    Two broken sections of worm snail shell. The straight section is circular in cross section with an aperture approximately one centimeter in diameter. The exterior of shell is rugose or granulated. The coiled section is irregularly coiled with the same granulation to the exterior. The shell diameter is six millimeters at the largest opening. This section is certainly a section of older whorls, though it is most likely a different individual from t...

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17. Spisula confraga

    Two isolated clam valves and two clam valves with matrix and other invertebrates packed in the interior. The shells are thin, equant and triangular with the beak centrally positioned. Exterior morphology is marked by fine growth lamellae, though all shells are damaged by abrasion.

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18. Jug, Face - 1989

    Dark green face jug with an alkaline glaze. Has protruding ears (2.625"); large eyebrows (3"); bulging eyes; large nose with open nostrils; a large upper lip, five white uneven teeth and smaller lower lip; and a goatee beard (3.75"l). Base is unglazed and is a tan color. Carved on the bottom of jug is, "Billy Henson/ lyman s.c./ 1989/ mm."

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19. Painting

    Watercolor painting of Middleton Place in Charleston. Building is a reddish-brick color with two stories and four chimneys visible. Far end of building is not visible. Windows on front of building have green shutters. Three wide steps lead up to the green-colored door. Foliage extends up over the middle of house (viewer's left side). A fence with cross-hatched gate is in front of house. Trees are on the right and left side of building. A blue-gra...

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20. Print - 1979

    Color Serigraph Print on Paper. Abstract Artwork with Light Blue the Dominant Color, But Bright Blue, Purple, and Brown Prominent Colors, Also. Name of Piece Is "Spring and Candy" and This Print Is Number 10 of 15 Produced.

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21. Print - 1990

    One print, "TA", by Vincent Settle. Imp. 6 of 8. Student art. Black ink on paper. Subject is a man, squatting under a spiral (symbolic of the moon or the sun) with vertical lines throughout, similar to wood grain.

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22. Rubbing

    Indian Hindu rubbing depicting three figures. On left, one female figure is being approached by a bearded male figure. To the right, an animal like figure approaches the two other figures with a sword. The female figure is wrapped in a drapery or blanket. All three figures are dressed in ancient-native dress. The background is a decorative drapery/tapestry. The rubbing is surrounded by a red cloth border.

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23. Print - 1991

    Colored intaglio print, framed. Nude male and female depicted among wildlife images.

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24. Painting

    A painting entitled "Spring Blizzard" by Michael J. Walston. A large painting with small brushstrokes of red, orange and blue.

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25. Holder, Pen

    Wooden desk pen holder. Rectangular, flat on one side and curved on the other to hold objects such as pens.

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26. Tweezers

    Metal tweezers. Two holes on top.

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27. Figurine

    Lefton Company figurine of a groom with white and black striped pants. This figurine probably is connected with the bride in UC.2014.03.59. His left arm is hitched out to recieve the right arm of the bride. Sticker on bottom tells the figurine is from Japan and it green numbering labels it "536N".

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28. Print - 1984

    Long rectangular print of the University of South Carolina Horseshoe. Print is 1 of 500 (148/500) and is signed by artist Blue Sky in bottom right hand corner. Print is framed in dark wood and matted on beige and white matte board. Wire for hanging across back of framed print.

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29. Painting - 1991

    One large abstract painting titled Gene's (Blue#7), acrylic on canvas, with shapes of structures in painting, mult-color but largely blue color.

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30. Newspaper - 2012

    One enlarged and framed article from The State newspaper, chronicling the victory of USC football team. Two panels with photos, reading "Gamecocks 11th Heaven" and "Leap Year" Black frame with garnet mat board.

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31. Drawing - 1979 circa

    Graphite drawing of fourteen tea bags with strings and tags.

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32. Hanging, Wall

    Woven Wall Hanging. Piece consists of two overlapping squares of light brown woven material; smaller square's bottom right corner rests at top center of larger square; smaller square is not flush with larger square; bottom left corner of smaller square is elevated to about 45 degree angle above bottom right corner. Smaller square is undecorated; larger square decorated with many colors of hanging threads with some hanging below the base of th...

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33. Quilt - 1988

    This quilt celebrating the University of South Carolina was made by Merlene Byers. The face is a 50/50 cotton/polyester blend and the backing is a 30/70 cotton/polyester blend. The batting is 100% polyester. The front of the quilt is garnet and black with white squares. The middle panel has five large white squares (running vertically) which feature symbols of the university. The top square has three gamecock figures representing Business Ad...

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34. Painting - 1992

    This is an acrylic painting on a wooden stretcher. The subject Is two vases of flowers with purple and blue blooms. The predominate colors are blue, green, purple, and yellow. The composition is somewhat abstracted and vertically oriented. The painting is signed in the bottom right corner, "Mullen," in black. On the reverse side, text reads, "Green Floral" and "Top" with an arrow in red ink at the top of the canvas. "Mullen (C) 3/1992" is also in...

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35. Painting - 10/1995

    Yellow/Orange/Green coloring. Image depicts produce including bananas and oranges in produce baskets. Oranges on the top of the picture plane, Bananas in the upper right portion.

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36. Print - 1978

    This is a print on handmade paper, which is very pale pink with various colored fibers throughout. The edges of the sheet are irregular and the composition does not extend to the edges of the sheet, except at bottom. It is abstract and vertically oriented. The composition can be divided into 3 horizontal zones. All zones are heavily layered with horizontal lines of hash marks, "x"s and "( )" marks. The dominant visual effect of the top zone is l...

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37. Print - 1978

    This is a print on an oval sheet of brown handmade paper with various colored fibers throughout. The edges of the sheet are irregular and the composition extends to the edges of the sheet, except for at the bottom of the oval. The composition is abstract and horizontally oriented. A black, think line runs from the top of the oval to 1.5" up from the bottom, down the center of the composition, which divides it into two zones. The left zone is laye...

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38. Print - 1981

    This is a print on an oval sheet of blue paper with various colored fibers throughout. The design extends to the edges of the sheet on the left and right sides. The composition is abstract and vertically oriented. It consists of three shapes arranged through the central zone of the oval. Two rectangular shapes that run off the sides of the sheet are located at the sheet's left and right. The shape to the left is heavily layered with "x" marks. Th...

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39. Painting

    This is a portrait of a bearded man with brown hair who is wearing a black suit and white shirt; seated in red chair. The subject is visible from the waist up. The subject faces the viewer. The portrait has a dark, plain background. It is in a gold frame with an engraved plate that reads, "Thomas Savage Heyward."

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40. Painting - 1901

    Portrait of John Mclaren Mcbryde By Branson (Copy). Glass Over Oil.

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41. Painting

    Painting depicts a farmhouse scene with trees in background. The barn is wooden/stone construction that is attached to house. A stone fence divides the image at the lower third of the painting. The paint surface is in excellent condition. The painting is framed in a rustic, wooden frame with tan colored trim.

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42. Painting

    Small watercolor painting of a desert like scene of green plants. The foreground contains orange earth. The background contains blue and purple hills and a blue sky.

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43. Rubbing

    Rubbing of a Buddhist Design From Buddhist Stupa. Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh, India.

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44. Meteorite - 1829

    A 0.6 cm thick slice of the meteorite with a roughly rectangular cross section. Polished to mirror, with a brilliant metallic silver finish. This sample is significantly lighter than the sample listed in Shepard's 1853 inventory (1 oz.) and Riley's 1963 thesis (28.2 grams). This sample is included in the Catalogue of the Collection of Minerals in the College of S. C. and can be found on page 103.

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45. Meteorite - 1882

    Fell in shower in 1886. Contains matrix of metal with crystals. Over 3 metric tons of the Brenham Meteorite has been recovered. Pallasite meteorite consists of the following: Olivine 67.2% of the volume, followed by FeNi at 23.1%, troilite at 4.4%, and schreibersite at 3.4%. 8.5% Ni, 21.5 ppm Ga, 55.5 ppm Ge, 0.023 ppm Ir Coordinates: 37°34'57"N 99°9'49"W Original crust is pitted and moderately oxidized appearing from rust colored to nearl...

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46. Jug, Face - 2018

    Limited edition double sided face jug issued by Southern Folk Pottery Collectors Society. Artistic collaboration between Billy Ray Hussey and Charles Lisk. Jug is brown with dark brown glazing. Exaggerated features with black facial hair on both sides. Features protrude from jug. Single spout, double handled.

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47. Jar - 1900 circa

    Rare decorated stoneware homebrew jar by the Johnson family. The jar has a home-brew top flanked by two handles and boldly decorated in cobalt at the upper body. An exceptional glaze, form, and decoration for this particular pottery operation.

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48. Painting

    Painting on wood. Impressionist-type painting of nondescript figures greeting one another. Group of three figures meets group of four figures. These figures are painted in shades of mauve, purple, white, orange, red, and golden yellow. The two groups meet off-center left, with the group of three being on the left side while the group of four are spread out the majority of the remaining space to the right. The figures are set on a background color...

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49. Art, Mixed Media

    Mixed media sculpture made of wire and scrap metal that is painted and mounted on a wooden frame. The painted metal pieces features a Revolutionary War scene with soliders and horses. Metal wire is wrapped around and mounted on the wood. The metal depicting the scene is cut and sculpted on top of the wire.

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50. Setophaga magnolia - 1933

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