Japanese Embassy Print 1860 Black wood framed print of water-colored May 26, 1860 Harper's Weekly Print of 'The Landing of the Japanese Embassy with Treaty in a box at Navy Yard Washington.' Large steam-paddle ship in background with crowds on it and in
Japanese Embassy Reception Print 1860 Black wood framed print of water-colored May 26, 1860 Harper's Weekly Print of 'Reception of the Japanese Embassadors by the President at the White house, May 17, 1860.' Inside large hall with mirrors and chandeliers
Black and white, oval-shaped print of James Buchanan. Buchanan wears a black jacket, black vest, white shirt, and white bow tie. Based on an engraving done by Buttre [may be a copy]. 'James Buchanan.'
Engraving print taken from "History of the United States" publication dated 1869. Image shows full-length portrayal of President James Buchanan in formal dress suit extending his left hand that is holding a paper document. Facing the President are the four Japanese Delegates to the United States dressed in traditional garb. To the President's left are cabinet members, Lewis Cass, Secretary of State and Howell Cobb, Secretary of Treasury. Standing behind the President is Miss Harriet Lane, Hostess and an unidentified gentleman.
Provenance
Michael Hall, Dealer - Grove City, OH to Samuel Slaymaker, Lancaster, PA to The James Buchanan Foundation for the Preservation of Wheatland
Printed black and white tinted portrait (11 x 8.25) of James Buchanan, seated in a green chair with red draped curtain, gold tassle and portion of column behind. Buchanan is attired in a black coat, vest and high-collared shirt with white bow at neck. His cheeks are tinted pink. Centered below: "James Buchanan,/ Fifteenth President of the United States/ Lith. & Pub. by N Burrier 152 Nassau St N.Y."
Print of portrait of President James Buchanan. Buchanan stands in center, facing left with his right hand on a small book that rests on a table. Behind him is an upholstered chair with an eagle and shield on the seatback.
Wheatland the Country Residence of Hon. James Buchanan
Description
Color lithographic print of "Wheatland the country residence of Hon. James Buchanan Published by Edwin Clark Lancaster Drawn by J.F. Reigart." The lithographic print is framed in a 19th century gilded art frame.
James Buchanan Papers, Penn State University Libraries,
https://libraries.psu.edu/findingaids/1458.htm
Related Item Notes
James Buchanan Family Papers
MG-96 James Buchanan Collection
Historical Society of Pennsylvania microfilm
Photograph collections
Curatorial collections
Wheatland Mansion
Notes
May 2020 PastPerfect Conversion
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Credit
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Accession Number
JBMS2000.023.1
Other Number
JBFP Part 1, Series 6, Subseries 2, Folder 1
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
The James Buchanan Family Papers were collected by the James Buchanan Foundation for the Preservation of Wheatland. This collection was relocated from the Wheatland mansion to the LancasterHistory archives in the Spring of 2009. Digitization of the James Buchanan Family Papers was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 201808013051, 2019-2020.
