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Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Object ID
G.89.10
Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Description
Cast iron ashtray in rectangular form, sloping sides, sunken top with raised sides having a textured surface with two corner indentations for cigarettes. Opposite end of indentation is a grouping of four geese, fully formed, attached to top surface with screws. Entire surface is bronzed with a pattern of oblique stripes on sides.
Marked "144" on bottom. The Hubley catalog "Metal Art Goods" lists this ashtray as #144 and named "Goosie Goosie Gander." The description notes it has "an unusual bronze finish".
Provenance
Owned by J. Roland Gilbert (1888-1940) and inherited by his daughter the donor (1916-1992). Donor writes: "acquired in the late '20s or early '30s and 'possibly' a gift from Mr. Joseph Breneman, a Hubley Exec." J. Roland Gilbert was president of Lancaster Press Inc. and general manager of the New Era Publishing Co.
Year Range From
1930
Year Range To
1940
Made By
Hubley Manufacturing Company
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 31
Storage Shelf
Shelf 4
Subcategory
Household Accessory
Object Name
Ashtray
Material
Cast Iron, Paint
Height (in)
2.25
Length (in)
4.875
Width (in)
4.25
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2015-03-24
Condition Notes
Overall soil with some finish losses in the sunken top. Some rusting around screws on bottom.
Object ID
G.89.10
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Credit
Gift of Elizabeth Ann Gilbert in memory of J. Roland Gilbert, Heritage Center Collection
Accession Number
G.89
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Collection
Wails Family Photograph Collection
Object ID
WA-01-01-16
Date Range
February 24, 1947
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
Wails Family Photograph Collection
Description
Evenne Wails, second from right, at dinner with adults. Woman at left may be her mother, Violet Beck Wails. Photo is in a folder from the Roosevelt Hotel in New York City. The name Carmen Lombardo is written inside, possibly same autograph on outside of folder.
Provenance
Gift of Richard and Gretchen Sheppard
Date Range
February 24, 1947
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Wails, Evenne
Wails, Violet Beck
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
5 x 7 inches
Condition
Good
Object ID
WA-01-01-16
Images
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Collection
Wails Family Photograph Collection
Object ID
WA-01-03-26
Date Range
August 19, 1944
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
Wails Family Photograph Collection
Description
Elvin Wails with woman who may be his mother, Annie Dague Wails.
Provenance
Gift of Richard and Gretchen Sheppard
Date Range
August 19, 1944
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Wails, Elvin
Wails, Annie Dague
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
11 x 13 inches
Condition
Good
Object ID
WA-01-03-26
Images
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Collection
Wails Family Photograph Collection
Object ID
WA-01-03-27
Date Range
August 19, 1944
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
Wails Family Photograph Collection
Description
Woman who may be Elvin Wails's mother, Annie Dague Wails.
Provenance
Gift of Richard and Gretchen Sheppard
Date Range
August 19, 1944
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Wails, Elvin
Wails, Annie Dague
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
11 x 13 inches
Condition
Good
Object ID
WA-01-03-27
Images
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Collection
Wails Family Photograph Collection
Object ID
WA-01-04-01
Date Range
c. 1949
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
Wails Family Photograph Collection
Description
Manheim Township High School. Real photo postcard. Three copies.
Provenance
Gift of Richard and Gretchen Sheppard
Date Range
c. 1949
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Manheim Township High School
Schools
Education
Place
Manheim Twp.
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
3.5 x 5.5 inches
Condition
Excellent
Object ID
WA-01-04-01
Images
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Collection
Wails Family Photograph Collection
Object ID
WA-01-04-02
Date Range
January 1, 1943
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
Wails Family Photograph Collection
Description
Four men standing outside the headquarters of the auxiliary firemen of the Eden Fire Company, Manheim Township. Elvin Wails may be standing second from right.
Provenance
Gift of Richard and Gretchen Sheppard
Date Range
January 1, 1943
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Wails, Elvin
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Eden Fire Company
Firefighters
Place
Manheim Twp.
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
5 x 7 inches
Condition
Excellent
Object ID
WA-01-04-02
Images
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Collection
Wails Family Photograph Collection
Object ID
WA-01-04-03
Date Range
January 1, 1943
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
Wails Family Photograph Collection
Description
Group of firefighters with their fire truck. Elvin Wails is possibly second from left. Eden Fire Company getting ready for New Year's Day parade. Also note random dog running in front of the truck. Two copies.
Provenance
Gift of Richard and Gretchen Sheppard
Date Range
January 1, 1943
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Wails, Elvin
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Eden Fire Company
Firefighters
Fire trucks
Dogs
Place
Manheim Twp.
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
5 x 7 inches
Condition
Excellent
Object ID
WA-01-04-03
Images
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Collection
Wails Family Photograph Collection
Object ID
WA-01-04-04
Date Range
January 1, 1943
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
Wails Family Photograph Collection
Description
Elvin Wails with Eden Fire Company fire truck.
Provenance
Gift of Richard and Gretchen Sheppard
Date Range
January 1, 1943
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Wails, Elvin
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Eden Fire Company
Firefighters
Fire trucks
Place
Manheim Twp.
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
5 x 7 inches
Condition
Excellent
Object ID
WA-01-04-04
Images
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Collection
Wails Family Photograph Collection
Object ID
WA-01-04-05
Date Range
January 1, 1943
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
Wails Family Photograph Collection
Description
Evenne Wails sitting behind the wheel of the Eden Fire Company's fire truck.
Provenance
Gift of Richard and Gretchen Sheppard
Date Range
January 1, 1943
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Wails, Evenne
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Eden Fire Company
Fire trucks
Place
Manheim Twp.
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
5 x 7 inches
Condition
Excellent
Object ID
WA-01-04-05
Images
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Collection
Wails Family Photograph Collection
Object ID
WA-01-04-06
Date Range
c. 1943
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
Wails Family Photograph Collection
Description
Violet Beck Wails behind the wheel of the family's car.
Provenance
Gift of Richard and Gretchen Sheppard
Date Range
c. 1943
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Wails, Violet Beck
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Cars
Automobiles
Place
Manheim Twp.
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
5 x 7 inches
Condition
Excellent
Object ID
WA-01-04-06
Images
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