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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1989.111.001
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
Rococo Revival gas chandeliers attributed to Christian Cornelius, a Dutch silversmith who founded the Cornelius lighting business in 1827. It became Cornelius, Baker, and Company in 1835. By the 1850s, it operated a factory on Columbia Avenue. They began by making brass lighting fixtures and later zinc fixtures and sculptures.
Provenance
Jacob Bausman
To - Gerald S. Lestz
To - The James Buchanan Foundation
Year Range From
1850
Year Range To
1869
Made By
Cornelius, Christian, attributed
Last Owner
Bausman, Jacob
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Parlor
Storage Wall
Ceiling
Object Name
Fixture, Gas
Oither Names
Gas Chandelier
Material
Cast Gilt Spelter
Height (cm)
96.52
Height (ft)
3.1666666667
Height (in)
38
Dimension Details
Each Arm = 14.000" Length
Condition
Excellent
Condition Date
2022-02-22
Condition Notes
Electrified in the 20th century.
Object ID
W.1989.111.001
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Accession Number
W.1989.111
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1989.111.002
  1 image  
Collection
Wheatland
Description
Rococo Revival gas chandeliers attributed to Christian Cornelius, a Dutch silversmith who founded the Cornelius lighting business in 1827. It became Cornelius, Baker, and Company in 1835. By the 1850s, it operated a factory on Columbia Avenue. They began by making brass lighting fixtures and later zinc fixtures and sculptures.
Provenance
Jacob Bausman
To - Gerald S. Lestz
To - The James Buchanan Foundation
Year Range From
1850
Year Range To
1869
Made By
Cornelius, Christian, attributed
Last Owner
Bausman, Jacob
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Sitting Room
Storage Wall
Ceiling
Object Name
Fixture, Gas
Oither Names
Gas Chandelier
Material
Cast Gilt Spelter
Height (cm)
96.52
Height (ft)
3.1666666667
Height (in)
38
Dimension Details
Each Arm = 14.000" Length
Condition
Excellent
Condition Date
2022-02-23
Condition Notes
Electrified in the 20th century.
Object ID
W.1989.111.002
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Accession Number
W.1989.111
Images
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Collection
Decorative Arts Collection: Ceramics
Title
Silver cream pitcher by Charles Hall
Object ID
2022.002.001
Collection
Decorative Arts Collection: Ceramics
Title
Silver cream pitcher by Charles Hall
Description
Silver helmet cream pitcher with three letter script monogram; decorated lip, handle, and base. Stamped "C HALL" on bottom.
Year Range From
1760
Year Range To
1783
Creator
Charles Hall
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Cabinet
Cabinet 1
Storage Shelf
Shelf 6
Object Name
Pitcher, Cream
Material
Silver
Object ID
2022.002.001
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Credit
Gift given in memory of Donald Herr
Accession Number
2022.002
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Collection
Decorative Arts Collection: Silver
Title
Silver teapot by David Hall
Object ID
2022.002.002a-b
Collection
Decorative Arts Collection: Silver
Title
Silver teapot by David Hall
Description
a) Silver teapot with carved wooden handle; with three letter script monogram and decorative flourish on two sides; decorated base; gallery row. Stamped "D HALL" on bottom.
b) Silver lid decorated with pineapple finial.
Year Range From
1790
Year Range To
1810
Creator
David Hall
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Cabinet
Cabinet 1
Storage Shelf
Shelf 6
Object Name
Teapot
Object ID
2022.002.002a-b
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Credit
Gift given in memory of Donald Herr
Accession Number
2022.002
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Collection
Decorative Arts Collection: Gold
Title
Gold cufflink by William Haverstick
Object ID
2022.002.003
Collection
Decorative Arts Collection: Gold
Title
Gold cufflink by William Haverstick
Description
Two piece gold cufflink; stamped with "HHH" block monogram on each piece; stamped "WH" on back of each piece.
Year Range From
1795
Year Range To
1819
Creator
William Haverstick
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
South Wall
Storage Cabinet
Cabinet 2
Storage Shelf
Shelf 6
Object Name
Link, Cuff
Object ID
2022.002.003
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Credit
Gift given in memory of Donald Herr
Accession Number
2022.002
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Collection
Decorative Arts Collection: Silver
Title
Tablespoon by David Hall
Object ID
2022.002.004
Collection
Decorative Arts Collection: Silver
Title
Tablespoon by David Hall
Description
Silver tablespoon; three letter script monogram on tip of handle; bird on bottom of bowl; stamped "D HALL" twice on back of handle.
Year Range From
1790
Year Range To
1810
Creator
David Hall
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Cabinet
Cabinet 1
Storage Shelf
Shelf 6
Object Name
Tablespoon
Object ID
2022.002.004
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Credit
Gift given in memory of Donald Herr
Accession Number
2022.002
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Collection
Decorative Arts Collection: Silver
Title
Tablespoon by Peter Getz
Object ID
2022.002.005
Collection
Decorative Arts Collection: Silver
Title
Tablespoon by Peter Getz
Description
Silver tablespoon; "AH" monogram in block letters on tip of handle; stamped "P GETZ" on handle.
Year Range From
1785
Year Range To
1810
Creator
Peter Getz
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Cabinet
Cabinet 1
Storage Shelf
Shelf 6
Object Name
Tablespoon
Object ID
2022.002.005
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Credit
Gift given in memory of Donald Herr
Accession Number
2022.002
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Collection
Decorative Arts Collection: Silver
Title
Tablespoon by William Haverstick
Object ID
2022.002.006
Collection
Decorative Arts Collection: Silver
Title
Tablespoon by William Haverstick
Description
Silver tablespoon; decorative flourishes and "PCR" monogram in block letters on tip of handle; stamped "WH."
Year Range From
1795
Year Range To
1819
Creator
William Haverstick
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Cabinet
Cabinet 1
Storage Shelf
Shelf 6
Object Name
Tablespoon
Object ID
2022.002.006
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Credit
Gift given in memory of Donald Herr
Accession Number
2022.002
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Collection
Decorative Arts Collection: Silver
Title
Tablespoon by William Haverstick
Object ID
2022.002.007
Collection
Decorative Arts Collection: Silver
Title
Tablespoon by William Haverstick
Description
Silver tablespoon; decorative flourishes and "PCR" monogram in block letters on tip of handle; stamped "WH."
Year Range From
1795
Year Range To
1819
Creator
William Haverstick
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Cabinet
Cabinet 1
Storage Shelf
Shelf 6
Object Name
Tablespoon
Object ID
2022.002.007
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Credit
Gift given in memory of Donald Herr
Accession Number
2022.002
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1935.179.001
Collection
Wheatland
Description
Dark Brown Leather, Tan Suede, Stitched Seat. Red, Blue, Green, and Cream Woven Girth. Quilted Padding Underneath. Tulip Motif Painted on Saddle in Red, Green and Brown. Maker's Mark - 'H. Pinkerton, Maker, Lancaster'
Provenance
Johnston, Harriet Lane
To - Landis, Bertha Lefever
To - James Buchanan Foundation LancasterHistory
Year Range From
1850
Year Range To
1860
Made By
Pinkerton, H.
Last Owner
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
People
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Subcategory
Land Transportation -- Accessory
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Sidesaddle
Material
Leather/Cloth/Metal/Straw
Height (in)
23
Length (in)
23
Width (in)
14.5
Dimension Details
length between horns 10 5/8'
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2023-06-14
Object ID
W.1935.179.001
Notes
Sidesaddle Accession Record contains a photograph of engraving 'General Grant & His Family', that was used when sidesaddle was on exhibit (1989)
Photo of saddle was taken at the White House ca. 1860 on one of Harriet Lane's horses.
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Credit
Miss Bertha Lefevre Landis, Granddaughter of John Reynolds
Accession Number
W.1935.179
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