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Box, Letter

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/0b7279d0-23d6-4c28-b654-255597850104
Collection
History Collection
Object ID
2004.005
Date Range
1850-1890
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Collection
History Collection
Description
Letter box with slant front, hinged-lid, and multi-compartment interior. Exterior is done in silver, ebony, ivory, and mahogany inlay in a cube and flower design. Interior is wood with circular inlay design with ivory, silver, jade, and red material. Key included.
Brought from Siam in the 1860s by Admiral William Reynolds, brother of General John Fulton Reynolds.
Date Range
1850-1890
Year Range From
1850
Year Range To
1890
Last Owner
Reynolds, Eleanor
Storage Location
LCHS / Willson Memorial Building
Storage Room
Guild Vault
Storage Wall
A1
Storage Cabinet
Unit 01
Storage Shelf
Shelf 3
Subcategory
Household Accessory
Object Name
Box, Letter
Material
Wood, Silver
Height (in)
5.25
Width (in)
8.625
Depth (in)
5.5
Condition
Good
Condition Notes
Some minor losses in the inlay design.
Object ID
2004.005
Accession Number
2004.005
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Box, Spice

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/3a3ff117-5e86-4a1c-aa81-549618376195
Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1935.168.a-r
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
Round wooden spice box. 7 small round containers and 1 larger round container held within box.
Year Range From
1870
Year Range To
1890
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Butler's Pantry
Storage Wall
North Wall
Storage Cabinet
Built-in Cupboard
Storage Shelf
Bottom Shelf
Subcategory
Food Processing T&E
Object Name
Box, Spice
Material
Wood
Height (cm)
9.525
Height (ft)
0.3125
Height (in)
3.75
Length (cm)
24.13
Length (ft)
0.7916666667
Length (in)
9.5
Width (cm)
24.13
Width (ft)
0.7916666667
Width (in)
9.5
Depth (cm)
7.62
Depth (ft)
0.25
Depth (in)
3
Diameter (cm)
24.13
Diameter (ft)
0.7916666667
Diameter (in)
9.5
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2003-08-12
Object ID
W.1935.168.a-r
Accession Number
W.1935.168
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Box, Needlework

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/bc68d371-875b-41ed-ade8-978250465190
Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1965.421.047
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
Oblong painted sewing chest in Lehnware style featuring a burnt orange backdrop and floral designs in pink, green, white/cream, yellow, and blue. Floral design is surrounded by a painted trim of blue, pink, burnt orange, and white. Gilded trim. The base of the sewing chest has four black feet. Interior features a painted wooden tray with two black pincushions that can be removed to reveal more storage space.
Provenance
Erb, Matilda
To - Lane, Cameron Erb
To James Buchanan Foundation
LancasterHistory
Year Range From
1856
Year Range To
1877
Made By
Lehn, Joseph E.
Last Owner
Erb, Matilda
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Southwest Bedchamber
Storage Wall
Northwest Wall
Storage Cabinet
Chest of Drawers
Storage Shelf
Top Surface
Object Name
Box, Needlework
Material
Wood
Object ID
W.1965.421.047
Notes
Donated as a bequest from Cameron Erb Lane in 1965 and accessioned in 1995 by The James Buchanan Foundation.
Made by Joseph E. Lehn for Matilda Erb, the donor's maternal aunt.
Place of Origin
Clay, Clay Twp.
Accession Number
W.1965.421
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Box, Trinket

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/0257b87b-64cf-437f-b55a-184086646860
Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Object ID
G.99.25.1
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Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Description
Roughly fashioned polychromed softwood miniature trinket box of rectangular form. Domed lid hollowed out underneath and ends fitted with conforming caps. Wire hinges and wire loop at front with missing tin hasp. Corresponding wire loop for hasp on box front. Box sides constructed of rabbet joints secured by two wood pegs at front and two at back. Beveled bottom board attached with two pegs and extends beyond box sides. Top and four sides each have a floral motif of dark green, cream, ochre and red all on a tan ground. Glossy varnish overall except for bottom and interior. Indecipherable initials painted on bottom.
Probably Lancaster County
Provenance
Purchased by donor at Lancaster County sale. At least four other examples known. See example in collection #1973.003.2
Possible maker is Peter Brubacher (1816-1898), shoemaker and woodworker in Clay Township.
Year Range From
1825
Year Range To
1875
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 29
Storage Shelf
Shelf 3
Subcategory
Household Accessory
Object Name
Box, Trinket
Material
Wood
Height (in)
2
Length (in)
3.75
Width (in)
1.75
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2014-08-12
Condition Notes
Moderate wear with heavy soil overall. Finish speckled on one end of box. Tin hasp missing from wire loop on lid.
Object ID
G.99.25.1
Credit
Gift of Drs. Irwin and M. Susan Richman, Heritage Center Collection
Accession Number
G.99.25
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Box, Trinket

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/7923b323-4a52-4d78-b90a-355345125380
Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Object ID
G.03.35.1
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Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Description
Trinket chest of dovetail construction, hinged lid, turned feet and polychrome decoration. Bottom secured with square nails. Keyhole at front; key missing. On a burnt orange ground are 5 large decals (4 of fruit and 1 of flowers) and one small decal at front center of spread eagle, shield and banner. Chest sides and top have centered line decoration of 3 concentric rectangles with hollow corners (black, ochre, white). Feet are black. Edge moldings of lid and base painted black with yellow-green double line decoration enclosing leafy scrolling vines. Interior and underside unfinished.
Inked # 00.43.1 on bottom. Two old stickers: "65603" on back and "65625" on bottom.
Attributed to Joseph Lehn (1798-1892). South of Clay, Elizabeth Township.
Provenance
Transferred from the James Buchanan Foundation where chest was "found in collection" with history/provenance.
Year Range From
1860
Year Range To
1890
Made By
Lehn, Joseph, attributed
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Cabinet
Unit 30
Storage Shelf
Shelf 1
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Object Name
Box, Trinket
Material
Wood
Height (in)
8.25
Length (in)
13.75
Width (in)
7.25
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2014-08-12
Condition Notes
Paint soiled and darkened. Large scar on left end of lid molding. Arc scored into top at right front of lid. Wear/abrasions overall, especially lid and base molding. Loose left front foot and paint loss of right back foot. Pristine interior. One hing screw missing.
Object ID
G.03.35.1
Place of Origin
Elizabeth Twp.
Credit
Gif ot James Buchanan Foundation, Heritage Center Collec
Accession Number
G.03.35
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Box, Shaving

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/27e04687-a42c-49f5-b176-621123349655
Collection
Military Collection
Object ID
2003.013
Date Range
1855-1872
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Collection
Military Collection
Description
Rubber shaving box, circular. "U.S.N." "Don't Give Up the Ship" Label on exterior reads, "This is a shaving box from the old frigate congress which the Merrimack sank." In pen on label, "Emmons"
Date Range
1855-1872
Year Range From
1855
Year Range To
1872
Made By
Novelty Rubber Company
Storage Location
LCHS / Willson Memorial Building
Storage Room
Guild Vault
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 01
Storage Shelf
Shelf 2
Subcategory
Toilet Article
Object Name
Box, Shaving
Material
Rubber
Object ID
2003.013
Place of Origin
New Brunswick, New Jersey
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Box

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/252d1950-59a2-4bee-a92e-144675761190
Collection
Science, Medicine & Technology Collection
Object ID
1969.026.1
Date Range
1850-1910
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Collection
Science, Medicine & Technology Collection
Description
Butted construction wooden box, missing lid. Donated with contents including various engraving tools.
Date Range
1850-1910
Year Range From
1850
Year Range To
1910
Storage Location
LCHS / Willson Memorial Building
Storage Room
Museum West
Storage Wall
South Wall
Storage Cabinet
Cabinet 1
Storage Shelf
Shelf 7
Subcategory
Container
Object Name
Box
Material
Wood
Height (in)
3.754
Length (in)
9.5
Width (in)
4.25
Condition
Good
Object ID
1969.026.1
Accession Number
1969.026
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Letter

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/c93c716f-db49-4843-b5c3-521157071768
Collection
Black History Collection
Title
Letter from the Pennsylvania Society for Promoting the Abolition of Slavery to the Delaware Society for Promoting the Abolition of Slavery
Object ID
MG0240_Ser02_F012_In01
Date Range
1788
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Collection
Black History Collection
Title
Letter from the Pennsylvania Society for Promoting the Abolition of Slavery to the Delaware Society for Promoting the Abolition of Slavery
Description
Letter from the Pennsylvania Society for Promoting the Abolition of Slavery to the Delaware Society for Promoting the Abolition of Slavery stating that they would send printed copies of several acts of the Pennsylvania legislature regarding the gradual abolition of slavery and the constitution of their society. The letter describes the acts of a Philadelphia ship owner in transporting Africans to the West Indies for slavery and then making port in Wilmington, Delaware to circumvent the laws in Pennsylvania and requesting that the Delaware society encourage their governor to abolish slavery. Signed by Thomas Harrison, Caleb Lownes and John Oldden. Benjamin Franklin, president of the society. Philadelphia.
Date Range
1788
Creation Date
3rd month, 17th day, 1788
Creator
Pennsylvania Society for Promoting the Abolition of Slavery
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 06
People
Franklin, Benjamin
Harrison, Thomas
Lownes, Caleb
Oldden, John
Subjects
African Americans--History
Antislavery movements
Letters
Slavery
Search Terms
Abolition
Act for the Gradual Abolition of Slavery
Antislavery movements
Correspondence
Delaware Society for Promoting the Abolition of Slavery
Letters
Pennsylvania Society for Promoting the Abolition of Slavery
Persons of color
Slavery
Extent
1 item, 4 pages to scan
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Object ID
MG0240_Ser02_F012_In01
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
Black History Collection (MG0240) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/2b3d42c6-a313-4ebc-966f-516114048136
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Black History Collection (MG0240), Series 2, Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL. Date accessed (day, month, year).
LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this document reflects the racial prejudices and actions of the era. In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment--contact research@lancasterhistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-240, Series 2
Other Number
MG-240, Series 2, Folder 12, Insert 1
Classification
MG0240
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Transferred from Document Collection, 15 March 2012. Added to database on 28 March 2022.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
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Letter

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/695af7ba-153f-48cb-8cb7-054738692624
Collection
Gibbons Diaries, Family Papers, and Mill Records
Title
Letter from James Gibbons to Abraham Gibbons
Object ID
MG0846_F001
Date Range
1783/02/26
President Avenue • Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17603-3125 717.392.4633 • www.LancasterHistory.org Box 1 Folder 1 Letter from James Gibbons in Chester, Chester County to Abraham Gibbons in Mill Creek, Lancaster County regarding his plan to sell the mill and tavern in Lancaster County with woodland and cleared
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Collection
Gibbons Diaries, Family Papers, and Mill Records
Title
Letter from James Gibbons to Abraham Gibbons
Description
Letter from James Gibbons in Chester, Chester County to Abraham Gibbons in Mill Creek, Lancaster County regarding his plan to sell the mill and tavern in Lancaster County with woodland and cleared land up to the dam on the west side of the creek.
Admin/Biographical History
James Gibbons returned to Chester County and lived there for a time while sitting as a magistrate in Wilmington, Delaware. (information from donor)
Date Range
1783/02/26
Creation Date
26 February 1783
Creator
Gibbons, James, 1735-1810
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 19
People
Gibbons, James
Gibbons, Abraham
Subjects
Letters
Mills and mill-work
Selling--Real property
Lancaster County (Pa.)
Search Terms
Correspondence
Letters
Mill Creek, Lampeter Twp.
Mills
Real estate
Taverns
Extent
1 item, 4 pages to scan
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Object ID
MG0846_F001
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Gibbons Diaries, Family Papers, and Mill Records (MG0846), Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available.
Original documents may be used by appointment--contact research@lancasterhistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
2021.008
Other Numbers
MG-846
Other Number
MG-846, Folder 1
Classification
MG0846
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by MB, 8 July 2021. Added to database 12 July 2021.
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Letter

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/f9c8955c-945b-42d9-9e58-316935995957
Collection
Brinton Family Collection
Title
Letter from Benjamin Bacon to Martha Whitson
Object ID
MG0038_F021_In04
Date Range
1873/07/04
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Collection
Brinton Family Collection
Title
Letter from Benjamin Bacon to Martha Whitson
Description
Letter from Benjamin Bacon to Martha Whitson, which mentions the disbanding jubilee of the Pennsylvania Anti-Slavery Society.
Date Range
1873/07/04
Creation Date
4 July 1873
Creator
Bacon, Benjamin C.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 01
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Bacon, Benjamin C.
Whitson, Martha Hobson
Subjects
Abolitionists
Antislavery movements
Letters
Pennsylvania Anti-Slavery Society
Search Terms
Abolitionists
Antislavery movements
Correspondence
Finding aids
Letters
Manuscript groups
Pennsylvania Anti-Slavery Society
Extent
1 item, 5 pages to scan
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Object ID
MG0038_F021_In04
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
Brinton Family Collection (MG0038) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/9b2691f8-9606-4fc2-ab26-506011958220
Notes
Preferred Citation: Letter from Benjamin Bacon to Martha Whitson, 4 July 1873, Brinton Family Collection (MG0038), MG0038_F021_In04, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL. Date accessed (day, month, year).
LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this document reflects the racial prejudices and actions of the era. In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment--contact research@lancasterhistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-38
Other Number
MG-38, Folder 21, Insert 4
Classification
MG0038
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged prior to 1997. Box 1 was recataloged by JB, Fall semester 2006. Added to database 5 January 2022.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
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