Dispatch case of Major John Hubley; walnut construction.
On top, inlay shell in an oval with green background, all within an 2 fine-line band border. Metal outlined key on front center. 2 movable metal handles, one on each end. Entire wood panel in lid folds out to reveal a mirror secured by a swivel tab. A metal ring for pulling panel down/ Circular inlay designs on green background in center of closed lid portion. Intricate spiral adorn edges of all 8 sections and green felt-lined tray. 2 narrow divisions hold slide-in tops with metal pull rings fit into compartment. Portion that holds 2 small drawers can be lifted out to reveal .5" storage area. The entire lower portion can be lifted out. Bottom covered with black felt.
Encased ambrotype, circa 1865, of Rosine Etta (Hubley) Herr (1850-1889). Seated in plaid dress by a column, in a composition case with gold trim and lined with red velvet.
Hong Neok Woo in religious clothing - Hong Neok Woo, a young Chinese immigrant who lived in Lancaster from 1855 to 1864. He was brought here by Dr. John S. Messersmith, naval surgeon on the frigate Susquehanna, flagship of the squadron which had opened the ports of Japan to the world's commerce. Commodore Peary's vessels had stopped at Shanghai during their voyage. Woo lived for a time with Dr. Messersmith at his home, 40 North Lime Street. He learned the printing trade at the Lancaster Examiner and Herald office. There he met Walter Kieffer, a reporter on the paper (and later City Editor), and became a friend of him an dof the Kieffer family. On Sept. 22, 1860, Woo became an American citizen, the first Asian to be naturalized in Lancaster. He served briefly as a member of Comapny I, 50th Regiment, PA Volunteers. In 1864, Mr. Woo returned to China and was ordained to the diaconate and priesthood in China. While in Lancaster he had been a faithful attendant at the sevices of St. James Episcopal Church. He died on August 18, 1919, and was buried in Westgate Cemetery, the oldest Christian burial ground in Shanghai.
Photograph- Thomas Strawbridge Dickey and Letitia Ann Wilson Dickey and their ten children. All are numbered and are identified as: 1. David Dickey. 2. Jennie Patterson Dickey Hastings. 3. Harriet Dilworth Dickey Wright. 3. Mary Jackson Dickey Armstrong Wright. 4. Margaret Ann Dickey Boyles. 6. James Wilson Dickey. 7. Ann Maffitt Dickey Gerry. 8. Thomas Strawbridge Dickey. 9. Letitia Ann Wilson Dickey. 10. Letitia Strawbridge Dickey Lysle. 11. Rebecca Dickey Rubincam. 12. Hannah Dickey White.
Photograph- Thomas Strawbridge Dickey and Letitia Ann Wilson Dickey and their ten children. All are numbered and are identified as: 1. David Dickey. 2. Jennie Patterson Dickey Hastings. 3. Harriet Dilworth Dickey Wright. 3. Mary Jackson Dickey Armstrong Wright. 4. Margaret Ann Dickey Boyles. 6. James Wilson Dickey. 7. Ann Maffitt Dickey Gerry. 8. Thomas Strawbridge Dickey. 9. Letitia Ann Wilson Dickey. 10. Letitia Strawbridge Dickey Lysle. 11. Rebecca Dickey Rubincam. 12. Hannah Dickey White.
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Thomas Strawbridge Dickey and Letitia Ann Wilson Dickey and their ten children. All are numbered and are identified as: 1. David Dickey. 2. Jennie Patterson Dickey Hastings. 3. Harriet Dilworth Dickey Wright. 3. Mary Jackson Dickey Armstrong Wright. 4. Margaret Ann Dickey Boyles. 6. James Wilson Dickey. 7. Ann Maffitt Dickey Gerry. 8. Thomas Strawbridge Dickey. 9. Letitia Ann Wilson Dickey. 10. Letitia Strawbridge Dickey Lysle. 11. Rebecca Dickey Rubincam. 12. Hannah Dickey White.
