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Collection
Print Collection
Object ID
1959.001
Date Range
1825-1845
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Collection
Print Collection
Description
Ink drawing of "an arch erected by the patriotic citizens of W. King S. Lanc. in honor of the arrival of General G. M. Lafayette who visited this town July 27th 1825." G. B. xxxx
Date Range
1825-1845
Year Range From
1825
Year Range To
1845
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Cabinet
Cabinet 2
Storage Shelf
Shelf 1
Storage Container
Box 0008
People
Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de
Subcategory
Art
Search Terms
Arches
Celebrations
Drawings
Object Name
Drawing
Material
Paper
Height (in)
8
Width (in)
9.75
Condition
Fair
Condition Notes
For conservation
Object ID
1959.001
Accession Number
1959.001
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Collection
History Collection
Title
John Wise 13 Star American Flag
Object ID
1967.009.1
Date Range
1834
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Collection
History Collection
Title
John Wise 13 Star American Flag
Description
Framed flag of John Wise used on Balloon flights. 13 stars, 7 red stripes, 6 white stripes. Attached note reads, "This flag has accompanied 239 aerial voyages - has travelled in the air over 11,000 miles - has been constantly the harbinger of good fortune and no serious accident ever occurred while it was present. It is a talisman of good luck. It is over 34 years old and was made in 1834." Bdly faded.
Date Range
1834
Year Range From
1834
Year Range To
1834
Made By
Wise, Sarah Stock
Last Owner
Wise, John
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 5
Storage Cabinet
Unit 42
Storage Shelf
Shelf 2
Storage Drawer
Bin 2-A
People
Wise, John
Subcategory
Ceremonial Artifact
Search Terms
balloons
Object Name
Flag
Material
Silk
Height (in)
26.5
Width (in)
43.5
Condition
Good
Condition Notes
Needs rematted, removal of acidic backing board
Object ID
1967.009.1
Accession Number
1967.009
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Collection
History Collection: Business & Industry
Title
1932 Chevrolet Toy Car by Hubley
Object ID
1985.012.2
Date Range
Circa 1965
Collection
History Collection: Business & Industry
Title
1932 Chevrolet Toy Car by Hubley
Description
Hubley assembled model car, 1932 Chevrolet
Date Range
Circa 1965
Year Range From
1960
Year Range To
1970
Made By
Hubley Manufacturing Company
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 31
Storage Shelf
Shelf 4
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Object Name
Toy, Car
Material
Metal, Rubber
Height (in)
3
Length (in)
8.5
Width (in)
3.35
Object ID
1985.012.2
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Accession Number
1985.012
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Collection
Decorative Arts Collection: Textiles
Object ID
1994.002
Date Range
1850-1880
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Collection
Decorative Arts Collection: Textiles
Description
Woven coverlet with central medallion circled by leaves, vines and grapes. Eagles on each of the four inner corners have wings spread, stars and stripes on their breasts. Eagles on the border have wings closed. Outer border of swags and tassels. Band at foot edge:, "Made by H. Stager - Mount Joy - Lancaster Co. PA - Fast Color - No 1 - Clara L. Whitlock"
One piece, no center seam. Cream-colored cotton warp; red, green and blue-green wool weft. Top edge rolled and stitches. 2-inch self-fringes on sides; tape with fringes sewn to foot edge.
Date Range
1850-1880
Year Range From
1850
Year Range To
1880
Made By
Stager, Henry F.
Last Owner
Whitlock, Clara L.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 5
Storage Cabinet
Unit 39
Storage Shelf
Shelf 2
Storage Container
Box 1018
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Search Terms
Coverlets
Object Name
Coverlet
Length (cm)
191.77
Length (ft)
6.2916666667
Length (in)
75.5
Width (cm)
218.44
Width (ft)
7.1666666667
Width (in)
86
Dimension Details
Width: 71.5 inches + 2 borders of 2-inch fringes= 75.5
Length: 84 + 2-inch fringe = 86
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2018-03-14
Condition Notes
Some stains; some mending. Unraveled hem in a five places on the top edge. Tape fringe on foot edge separated from coverlet in places.
Object ID
1994.002
Notes
Weaver Henry F. Stager is cited in:
1. Heisey, John W., compiler. "A Checklist of American Coverlet Weavers." Wmsburg, VA: The Colonial Wmsbrg. Foundation, 1978. p. 108.
2. Anderson, Clarita. "American Coverlets and Their Weavers." Wmsburg, VA, 2002. p. 125.
Place of Origin
Mount Joy
Accession Number
1994.002
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Collection
History Collection: Places & Spaces
Object ID
1921.001.1
Date Range
1758-1830
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Collection
History Collection: Places & Spaces
Description
Painted trade Sign of Fountain Inn Hotel in Lancaster, PA.
Date Range
1758-1830
Year Range From
1758
Year Range To
1830
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Art Rack
Storage Cabinet
North Side
Storage Shelf
Rack 6
Storage Drawer
Back
Subcategory
Advertising Medium
Search Terms
Fountain Inn Hotel
Hotels
Object Name
Sign, Trade
Material
Wood
Object ID
1921.001.1
Accession Number
1921.001
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Collection
History Collection
Object ID
1942.010.3
Date Range
August 30, 1877
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Collection
History Collection
Description
Cane, black wood body with brass headcap. Engraved on end, "A Normal Tribute / D. M. Sensenig / Aug. 30, 1877" Wooden cane or walking stick with carving and metal adornment, smooth dark finish, tapers from .875 inches to .5 inches at bottom tip. Top 2 inches metal button top sloping in the encircle the .75 inch diameter cane. Intricate flourishes around base of button and between 4 petals pointing up from the base. 1.5 inch tip banded in white metal; .125 inches of metal tip shows.
Date Range
August 30, 1877
Year Range From
1877
Year Range To
1877
Last Owner
Sensenig, D. M.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 5
Storage Cabinet
Unit 46
Storage Shelf
Shelf 3
Storage Container
Box 0382
People
Sensenig, D. M.
Subcategory
Personal Gear
Object Name
Cane
Material
Wood, Brass
Length (in)
36
Diameter (in)
1.375
Condition
Good
Object ID
1942.010.3
Accession Number
1942.010
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Collection
History Collection
Title
Hotel Brunswick Sign
Object ID
2003.025.1
Date Range
1968
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Collection
History Collection
Title
Hotel Brunswick Sign
Description
Signs for the Hotel Brunswick.
Weight is approximately 46 pounds.
Date Range
1968
Year Range From
1968
Year Range To
1968
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
South Wall
Subcategory
Advertising Medium
Search Terms
Hotel Brunswick
Signs
Object Name
Sign, Trade
Material
Metal
Height (in)
16
Width (in)
25.5
Condition Notes
Need Cleaned.
Object ID
2003.025.1
Usage
Hotel Brunswick
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Collection
History Collection
Title
Hotel Brunswick Sign
Object ID
2003.025.2
Date Range
1968
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Collection
History Collection
Title
Hotel Brunswick Sign
Description
Signs for the Hotel Brunswick.
Weight is approximately 42 pounds.
Date Range
1968
Year Range From
1968
Year Range To
1968
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
South Wall
Subcategory
Advertising Medium
Search Terms
Hotel Brunswick
Signs
Object Name
Sign, Trade
Material
Metal
Height (in)
16
Width (in)
25.5
Condition Notes
Need Cleaned.
Object ID
2003.025.2
Usage
Hotel Brunswick
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Collection
History Collection
Object ID
1976.025.16
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Collection
History Collection
Description
Christmas tree ornaments:
A Silver kugel in grape cluster form, silvered interior. Mold-blown glass is well formed. Top has patterned brass cap with wire hanging ring. 6.5" x 4.5"
B Green kugel in grape cluster form, with silvered interior. Mold-blown glass is well formed. Top has patterned brass cap with wire hanging ring. 5 x 3.5"
C Gold kugel with silvered interior, in grape cluster form. Mold-blown glass is well formed. Top has patterned brass cap with wire hanging ring. 5 x 3.25"
D Bag of twisted glass cylinders with tapered ends. One end twisted into a circle for metal hook.
Year Range From
1850
Year Range To
1910
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 3
Storage Cabinet
Unit 14
Storage Container
Box 1007: Holiday & Seasonal Objects
Subcategory
Art
Object Name
Ornament, Christmas Tree
Material
Glass
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2015-02-20
Condition Notes
A Significant mottling is occurring due to deterioration of silvering as well as what looks like hairline cracks.
B Some mottling is occurring due to deterioration of silvering.
C Color varies with darkest section at center. Some mottling is occurring due to deterioration of silvering.
Object ID
1976.025.16
Place of Origin
Germany or France
Accession Number
1976.025
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Collection
History Collection
Object ID
1954.001.1
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Collection
History Collection
Description
Gold colored glass kugel, spherical, with silvered interior. Patterned brass cap with wire hanging ring at top.
Year Range From
1850
Year Range To
1910
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 3
Storage Cabinet
Unit 14
Storage Container
Box 1007: Holiday & Seasonal Objects
Subcategory
Art
Object Name
Ornament, Christmas Tree
Material
Glass
Diameter (in)
4
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2015-02-20
Condition Notes
Minor surface scratches with some mottling caused by deteriorated silvering on interior.
Object ID
1954.001.1
Accession Number
1954.001
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