Collection consists largely of information on the descendants of Edward Hand and on the Hand Family Reunion. Contains correspondence, genealogical materials, family charts, photographs, and commemorative booklet 1912, on Lancaster County in the Revolutionary War. Also, three documents concerning the settling of the Hand estate.
White and pale pink collar. Net made of six rows of shirred netting running horizontally with drawstring at neckline for fit. Nine garlands of pale silk apple blossoms (?). Approximately 6' in length and approximately 5' apart. Attached vertically. Entir
Remains of green silk at both ends over linen. Backing appears to be natural color linen with an open weave wool decorated with needlepoint floral-design repeated about ten times down length. Red rose/lavender rose/blue violets, with green leaves also shadings of brown.
Sepia-tinted photo of Harriet Lane. Oval. Harriet facing 3/4 front, to her right. Hair rolled under with flowers. Decolletage dress with flowers at center and at shoulders. Light-colored dress, no jewelry. Shown from hips up. Frame: rounded front, plain,
Ivory-handled razor. Straight razor, yellowed handle, slightly curved. Two rivets at either end, handle is two pieces of flat ivory between which the razor rests when closed. Has maker's mark and inscription 'H.Boker and Co.', 'Germany,' and 'Red-Injun N
Cotton quilt. On white ground are 9 large blocks delineated by sashing, a yellow print with a vine of red berries. Within each block is a geometric design made of overlapping strips of a red check print arranged like an angular lovers knot.
Back is white cotton with three inked stencils / prints on cloth in blue. First print has flowers with a bird and '30/2' ; the second print has scrollwork around a shield with 'Superior Longcloth' ; the third print has an ormate design around "CLYDEWORKS. BLEACH & FINISH / S.H. GREENE / PROVIDENCE R.I."
Silver caster. Elaborate floral decorated with detachable lid. Lid is pierced and topped with a small bud-like knob. Pine cone design. Neck and bulbous body have flower and leaf relief design. Etching at the bottom of the body reads, 'James Buchanan. Whe
Sample, needlepoint. Long, thin, with rounded ends. Silk satin backing, cream. A suspender? Lined with chintz. Needlepoint has roses in pink, yellows, and reds, white; with leaves in green. Roses are shown in full bloom and in bud form. Basically crossst
Cane made of maple owned by James Buchanan. Long, tapered with tip and 2-part handle of ivory. Handle grip is in the shape of a lily or trumpet flower. Lower section is elaborately carved w/ high-relief eagle on a background of leaves, stars and banner w/ "E PLURIBUS UNUM". Inscribed in black on side of handle in script is "James Buchanan / from E.C.L." Believed to be gift of Elizabeth Chapman Lawrence, friend of Buchanan and Harriet Lane.
Provenance
Descent from Buchanan to James B. Lane, grand nephew, then to donor's husband, grandson of J. B. Lane.
Cracks in handle and separation. Stains on wood. Ivory tip scarred.
Object ID
W.89.58
Notes
The cane was owned by James Buchanan and at his death given to James B. Lane, his grand nephew. It was passed down to the donors husband as grandson of James B. Lane.
