A History of Richmond in 50 Objects
- Oct 20, 2013“A History of Richmond in 50 Objects” explores the history of Richmond, Virginia, through a selection of objects from the Valentine collection. Paying homage to “A History of the World in 100 Objects,” the ground-breaking partnership of the British Museum and BBC Radio 4 in 2010 that focused on world history, this exhibition continues the dialogue in a way that is uniquely Richmond. From an 1819 imprint of John Smith’s 1624 Map of Virginia to the rainbow flag that flew at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond in 2011, “RVA 50” examines how objects contain layers of meaning that are both personal and public.
- John Smith Map of Virginia
- William Byrd Lottery Ticket
- Low Boy Dressing Table
- Patrick Henry’s Storebook
- James Armistead Lafayette Portrait
- Dr. John Peter LeMayeur Suit
- General George Washington Portrait
- View of Richmond Painting
- Thomas Jefferson Statue
- Gabriel Prosser Scratchboard
- Richmond Virginia Print
- Thomas Callendine Boushall Portrait
- Mrs. Joseph Marx Portrait
- Richmond Theatre Fire Sampler
- John Wickham Portrait
- Tall-Case Clock
- The Noble James Photograph
- Richmond City Hall Diorama
- Tredegar Iron Works Bench
- Charles Dickens Travel Map
- Medical College of Virginia Commemorative Plate
- City of Richmond Ordinances Book
- Martha Crane Heath & Jennie Wilson Heath Portrait
- Aunt Betsy Portrait
- Flogger
- Confederate Sword
- Abraham Lincoln Bust
- Mourning Gown
- Richmond Calamity Print
- Old City Hall Stereograph
- Old Chief Smokum Statue
- Readjusters Broadside
- Maggie Walker Historic Site Fan
- Loetz Vase
- Lila Meade Valentine Suffrage Bandolier
- John Murchie Portrait
- Victor-Victrola
- Cabinet Radio
- Martha Denham Portrait
- Shirley Temple Doll
- Philco Television
- Welcome to Richmond Poster
- Richmond Tourism Film
- Eleanor Parker Sheppard Portrait
- Betty Bunnell Bauder Pantsuit
- Ella Gordon Valentine Miniatures Cabinet
- L. Douglas Wilder Inaugural Suit
- La Siesta Sign
- Qi Pao Gown
- Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond Pride Flag
- Ukrop’s Supermarket Valued Customer Card