Two men in a violin maker's workshop. Written on the front of the photograph: "With best wishes t our good friend Louis Vyner, Wm. Moennig Sr., William H. Moennig Jr. Nov. 1st, 1939". William Moennig and Son is one of the oldest and most distinguished dealers and appraisers of rare violins, violas, cellos and their bows in the world. Founded in Philadelphia in 1909.
Provenance
Gift of the Penn Square Music Conservatory and the Lancaster Symphony Orchestra.
Pennsylvania Railroad engine 4717 (electric) type 4-6-4. Class P-5. Built October 1932 by Westinghouse. Taken January 8, 1933 in yards near 30th Street Station, Philadelphia.
Provenance
Gift of Sue Radocy in memory of Harry and Esther Siegrist and Maurice and Mildred Wimer.
Silver serviing spoon with the silver mark for Philadelphia silversmiths Bailey & Co. and Christmas 1864 engraved on the handle accompanied be an engraving on the back of the handle that reads J.B. from H.R.L. (James Buchanan from Harriet Rebecca Lane.) 136 Chestnut St., Philadelphia
Provenance
Lane, Harriet R.
Christmas gift to Buchanan, James
To Johnston, Harriet Lane
To Lane, John Newton (son of James B. Lane) To Fay, Patty Lane (JB Lane daughter)
To Sebrell, Patty Lane Fay (JB Lane granddaughter)
Originally Bailey & Co, the company was founded by Joseph Trowbridge Bailey and Andrew B. Kitchen. It was located at 136 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In 1840 Joseph’s brother Eli Westcott Bailey, a New York City jeweler and importer hurt financially by the Panic of 1837, came to Philadelphia and entered the firm. The name continued as Bailey & Kitchen. When Joseph died, Eli became the senior partner of Bailey & Co. until he retired in 1867.
Length (cm)
22.86
Length (ft)
0.75
Length (in)
9
Object ID
W.1998.001.003
Notes
Originally Bailey & Co, the company was founded by Joseph Trowbridge Bailey and Andrew B. Kitchen. It was located at 136 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In 1840 Joseph’s brother Eli Westcott Bailey, a New York City jeweler and importer hurt financially by the Panic of 1837, came to Philadelphia and entered the firm. The name continued as Bailey & Kitchen. When Joseph died, Eli became the senior partner of Bailey & Co. until he retired in 1867.
Katie M. Falk Etter at convention of The Pennsylvania Society for the Advancement of the Deaf
Description
Katie M. Falk Etter, center, with two unidentified women. Written on back: "Phila. convention Sept. 2, 1940". Stamped on the back: "Sept 13 1940 Capson's Photo Service, Genuine Lustertone prints, Beaver Falls, Penna." Photograph most likely take during The Pennsylvania Society for the Advancement of the Deaf convention in Philadelphia, Both Katie M. Falk Etter and her husband, John Christian Etter, were deaf.
Provenance
This collection of photographs is from the estate of Esther Etter Rebman, and is mostly of the Etter, Falk and Kriegelstein families. Some of the photographs may have belonged to her aunt, Mary Etter (b. 1897, d. 1960).
John Christian Etter and Katie M. Falk Etter at sesquicentennial celebration in Philadelphia
Description
John Christian Etter, fourth from left, and Katie M. Falk Etter, fifth from left, with group of unidentified people. Written on back: "[taken] at the entrance" and "Sesqui Centennial, Phila., Aug. 7th". Possibly at sesquicentennial celebrations in Philadelphia, August 7, 1926.
Provenance
This collection of photographs is from the estate of Esther Etter Rebman, and is mostly of the Etter, Falk and Kriegelstein families. Some of the photographs may have belonged to her aunt, Mary Etter (b. 1897, d. 1960).
Group of young men standing and sitting in front of a large stone building. Written on back: "Mr. Hurd's class". Written along the front left side: "June 1889". John Christian Etter may be the young man standing at right. This may be his class at the Mt. Airy School, now the Pennsylvania School for the Deaf.
Provenance
This collection of photographs is from the estate of Esther Etter Rebman, and is mostly of the Etter, Falk and Kriegelstein families. Some of the photographs may have belonged to her aunt, Mary Etter (b. 1897, d. 1960).
