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Book spread showing map of Lincolne Shyre with illustrations of various feminine figures, many with buildings with tall steeples atop their heads, and textured designs to indicate land and water.

Michael Drayton, “Lincolne Shyre” 

Ornate quilt with three central figures surrounded by various flora, including corn, beans, squash, passionflower, and sumac.

Denise Lowe Walters, Three Sisters in Virginia

Gourd decorated in-the-round. This side shows illustrations of various floral and fauna.

Ethan Brown, Changing Wetlands

Book spread with a colorful map showing the city and county of Lincolne, with regions outlined in various colors and depictions of the coats of arms of prominent families.

John Speed, “The Countie and Citie of Lyncolne Described with the Armes of Them That Havne Earles Thereof Since the Conquest"

Land deed with William Berkeley's signature.

William Berkeley land deed to William Thomas Wroughton

Ceramic shard with blue lines on light clay.

Delftware charger

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