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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1992.001.023b
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
One of three linen handtowels. White damask with thinly hemmed edges (c. .125'). Meander border with foliate design and center panels of ivy leaf border, meander dividers, and strawberry vines. 'HLJ' at bottom center in white with pink circle accents.
Provenance
Harriet Lane Johnston
To May Kennedy (paternal cousin)
To Julia Kennedy (Taylor) (May's sister)
To Edmund R. Taylor III (Julia's Grandson)
To James Buchanan Foundation
LancasterHistory
Year Range From
1866
Year Range To
1884
Last Owner
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Southwest Bedchamber
Storage Wall
East Wall
Storage Cabinet
Dresser
Storage Shelf
Bottom
People
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Subject
Bathing
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Inscription Position
Bottom center of towels
Inscription Text
HLJ
Object Name
Towel, Hand
Material
Linen
Makers Mark
HLJ initials were hand-embroidered on the towel.
Height (cm)
92.71
Height (ft)
3.0416666667
Height (in)
36.5
Width (cm)
60.96
Width (ft)
2
Width (in)
24
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2022-11-02
Object ID
W.1992.001.023b
Accession Number
W.1992.001
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1992.001.023c
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
One of three linen handtowels. White damask with thinly hemmed edges (c. .125'). Meander border with foliate design and center panels of ivy leaf border, meander dividers, and strawberry vines. 'HLJ' at bottom center in white with pink circle accents.
Provenance
Harriet Lane Johnston
To May Kennedy (paternal cousin)
To Julia Kennedy (Taylor) (May's sister)
To Edmund R. Taylor III (Julia's Grandson)
To James Buchanan Foundation
LancasterHistory
Year Range From
1866
Year Range To
1884
Last Owner
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Southwest Bedchamber
Storage Wall
East Wall
Storage Cabinet
Dresser
Storage Shelf
Bottom
People
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Subject
Bathing
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Inscription Position
Bottom center of towels
Object Name
Towel, Hand
Material
Linen
Makers Mark
HLJ initials were hand-embroidered on the towel.
Height (cm)
92.71
Height (ft)
3.0416666667
Height (in)
36.5
Width (cm)
60.96
Width (ft)
2
Width (in)
24
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2022-11-02
Object ID
W.1992.001.023c
Accession Number
W.1992.001
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1992.060.001
Date Range
Ca. 1867
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
Rosewood chest of drawers has a white marble top with round-carved front corners surmounting turned columns terminating at bun cyma-curved feet. Chest has three drawers with two bulls-eye shaped wood pulls and a centered keyhole with circular raised trim. Centered on the marble top is a rosewood framed mirror with a serpentine crest flanked by scroll cut shelf brackets.
Provenance
Harriet Lane Johnston
Henry Elliot Johnston
To - May Kennedy
To - Julia P. Kennedy Taylor
To - Julia's daughters
To - Edmund R. Taylor III
To - The James Buchanan Foundation
LancasterHistory
Date Range
Ca. 1867
Last Owner
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Northeast Bedchamber
Storage Wall
Northwest Wall
People
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Johnston, Henry Elliot
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Dresser
Material
Walnut, Poplar, Pine, Rosewood Veneer
Height (cm)
81.915
Height (ft)
2.6875
Height (in)
32.25
Width (cm)
139.3825
Width (ft)
4.5729166667
Width (in)
54.875
Depth (cm)
59.69
Depth (ft)
1.9583333333
Depth (in)
23.5
Condition
Excellent
Condition Date
2022-11-22
Condition Notes
Mirror arrived damaged. Entire chest and mirror refinished by David Weaver in January 1995.
Object ID
W.1992.060.001
Place of Origin
Baltimore, Maryland
Accession Number
W.1992.060
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1991.002.004.b
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
One of twelve linen napkins. White damask with hunting scenes on outside. Stag hunting with horses and dogs. Scene on inner side of napkin is duck hunting. At one corner, embroidered in white is 'HLJ' with the Johnston crest of an arm and dagger.
Provenance
Harriet Lane Johnston
To - May Kennedy (Harriet's cousin)
To - Julia Kennedy Taylor (May's sister)
To - Julia Taylor's daughters
To - Edmund R. Taylor III (Julia's grandson)
To - James Buchanan Foundation
LancasterHistory
Year Range From
1870
Year Range To
1890
Last Owner
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Second Floor Hall
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Cabinet
Linen Closet
Storage Shelf
Shelf 2
People
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Napkin
Material
Linen
Length (cm)
85.09
Length (ft)
2.7916666667
Length (in)
33.5
Width (cm)
80.01
Width (ft)
2.625
Width (in)
31.5
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2022-11-29
Object ID
W.1991.002.004.b
Accession Number
W.1991.002
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1991.002.004.c
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
One of twelve linen napkins. White damask with hunting scenes on outside. Stag hunting with horses and dogs. Scene on inner side of napkin is duck hunting. At one corner, embroidered in white is 'HLJ' with the Johnston crest of an arm and dagger.
Provenance
Harriet Lane Johnston
To - May Kennedy (Harriet's cousin)
To - Julia Kennedy Taylor (May's sister)
To - Julia Taylor's daughters
To - Edmund R. Taylor III (Julia's grandson)
To - James Buchanan Foundation
LancasterHistory
Year Range From
1870
Year Range To
1890
Last Owner
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Second Floor Hall
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Cabinet
Linen Closet
Storage Shelf
Shelf 2
People
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Napkin
Material
Linen
Length (cm)
85.09
Length (ft)
2.7916666667
Length (in)
33.5
Width (cm)
80.01
Width (ft)
2.625
Width (in)
31.5
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2022-11-29
Object ID
W.1991.002.004.c
Accession Number
W.1991.002
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1992.004.002
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
One of 16 glass finger bowls. Frosted glass except where clear shield near the upper rolled edge. Shallow bowl with slightly convex bottom on inside. Shield design is etched with an engraved old English letter 'I'. Eight-point star impressed into center of bowl's exterior base.
Provenance
Harriet Lane Johnston
To - May Kennedy (Harriet's cousin)
To - Julia Kennedy Taylor (May's sister)
To - Julia Taylor's daughters
To - Edmund R. Taylor III (Julia's grandson)
To - James Buchanan Foundation
LancasterHistory
Year Range From
1870
Year Range To
1890
Last Owner
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 3
Storage Cabinet
Unit 17
Storage Shelf
Shelf 4
Storage Container
Box W008
People
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Bowl, Finger
Material
Glass
Height (cm)
3.81
Height (ft)
0.125
Height (in)
1.5
Diameter (cm)
13.0175
Diameter (ft)
0.4270833333
Diameter (in)
5.125
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2022-11-29
Object ID
W.1992.004.002
Credit
Mr. and Mrs. Edmund R. Taylor III
Accession Number
W.1992.004
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1992.004.003
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
One of 16 glass finger bowls. Frosted glass except where clear shield near the upper rolled edge. Shallow bowl with slightly convex bottom on inside. Shield design is etched with an engraved old English letter 'I'. Eight-point star impressed into center of bowl's exterior base.
Provenance
Harriet Lane Johnston
To - May Kennedy (Harriet's cousin)
To - Julia Kennedy Taylor (May's sister)
To - Julia Taylor's daughters
To - Edmund R. Taylor III (Julia's grandson)
To - James Buchanan Foundation
LancasterHistory
Year Range From
1870
Year Range To
1890
Last Owner
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 3
Storage Cabinet
Unit 17
Storage Shelf
Shelf 4
Storage Container
Box W008
People
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Bowl, Finger
Material
Glass
Height (cm)
3.81
Height (ft)
0.125
Height (in)
1.5
Diameter (cm)
13.0175
Diameter (ft)
0.4270833333
Diameter (in)
5.125
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2022-11-29
Object ID
W.1992.004.003
Credit
Mr. and Mrs. Edmund R. Taylor III
Accession Number
W.1992.004
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1992.004.004
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
One of 16 glass finger bowls. Frosted glass except where clear shield near the upper rolled edge. Shallow bowl with slightly convex bottom on inside. Shield design is etched with an engraved old English letter 'I'. Eight-point star impressed into center of bowl's exterior base.
Provenance
Harriet Lane Johnston
To - May Kennedy (Harriet's cousin)
To - Julia Kennedy Taylor (May's sister)
To - Julia Taylor's daughters
To - Edmund R. Taylor III (Julia's grandson)
To - James Buchanan Foundation
LancasterHistory
Year Range From
1870
Year Range To
1890
Last Owner
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 3
Storage Cabinet
Unit 17
Storage Shelf
Shelf 4
Storage Container
Box W008
People
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Bowl, Finger
Material
Glass
Height (cm)
3.81
Height (ft)
0.125
Height (in)
1.5
Diameter (cm)
13.0175
Diameter (ft)
0.4270833333
Diameter (in)
5.125
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2022-11-29
Object ID
W.1992.004.004
Credit
Mr. and Mrs. Edmund R. Taylor III
Accession Number
W.1992.004
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1992.004.005
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
One of 16 glass finger bowls. Frosted glass except where clear shield near the upper rolled edge. Shallow bowl with slightly convex bottom on inside. Shield design is etched with an engraved old English letter 'I'. Eight-point star impressed into center of bowl's exterior base.
Provenance
Harriet Lane Johnston
To - May Kennedy (Harriet's cousin)
To - Julia Kennedy Taylor (May's sister)
To - Julia Taylor's daughters
To - Edmund R. Taylor III (Julia's grandson)
To - James Buchanan Foundation
LancasterHistory
Year Range From
1870
Year Range To
1890
Last Owner
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 3
Storage Cabinet
Unit 17
Storage Shelf
Shelf 4
Storage Container
Box W008
People
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Bowl, Finger
Material
Glass
Height (cm)
3.81
Height (ft)
0.125
Height (in)
1.5
Diameter (cm)
13.0175
Diameter (ft)
0.4270833333
Diameter (in)
5.125
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2022-11-29
Object ID
W.1992.004.005
Credit
Mr. and Mrs. Edmund R. Taylor III
Accession Number
W.1992.004
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1992.004.006
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
One of 16 glass finger bowls. Frosted glass except where clear shield near the upper rolled edge. Shallow bowl with slightly convex bottom on inside. Shield design is etched with an engraved old English letter 'I'. Eight-point star impressed into center of bowl's exterior base.
Provenance
Harriet Lane Johnston
To - May Kennedy (Harriet's cousin)
To - Julia Kennedy Taylor (May's sister)
To - Julia Taylor's daughters
To - Edmund R. Taylor III (Julia's grandson)
To - James Buchanan Foundation
LancasterHistory
Year Range From
1870
Year Range To
1890
Last Owner
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 3
Storage Cabinet
Unit 17
Storage Shelf
Shelf 4
Storage Container
Box W008
People
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Bowl, Finger
Material
Glass
Height (cm)
3.81
Height (ft)
0.125
Height (in)
1.5
Diameter (cm)
13.0175
Diameter (ft)
0.4270833333
Diameter (in)
5.125
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2022-11-29
Object ID
W.1992.004.006
Credit
Mr. and Mrs. Edmund R. Taylor III
Accession Number
W.1992.004
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