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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.89.370 #2
Date Range
1768-1769
Collection
Wheatland
Description
***Duplicate entry. Accessioned twice. First under 57.1 Medium-depth bowl end, oviod, thick base, thin edge. Tapered handle, flat on end, curved. Coat-of-arms crescent with double-headed eagle/griffin etched on handle end. Four maker's marks on back of h
Date Range
1768-1769
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Middle Attic
Storage Wall
Room 1
Storage Cabinet
Unit 02
Storage Shelf
Shelf 1
Subcategory
Food Service T&E
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Spoon, Serving
Material
Silver
Length (in)
8.687
Width (in)
1.5
Object ID
W.89.370 #2
Place of Origin
London, England
Accession Number
W.89.37
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Collection
History Collection: Person, Willson-Rettew
Object ID
1956.018.8
  1 image  
Collection
History Collection: Person, Willson-Rettew
Description
Form: Hand-painted Rectangular porcelain Tray with gold plated, scallopped edge.
Artist Signature: none
Maker's Mark: "H & Co. / L"
Decoration: Vegetable motif with tomatoes, onions, beets and carrots in corners of tray against a warm, golden tan background and with a gold border band around entire edge of tray.
Year Range From
1900
Year Range To
1930
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Subcategory
Food Service T&E
Object Name
Dish, Serving
Material
Porcelain
Height (in)
1.75
Length (in)
8.5
Width (in)
10.75
Condition
Excellent
Object ID
1956.018.8
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
1956.018
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Collection
James Buchanan Collection
Title
Three magazine and bulletin excerpts about James Buchanan and Wheatland
Object ID
MG0096 F058 In03
Date Range
1937-1970
  11 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Collection
Title
Three magazine and bulletin excerpts about James Buchanan and Wheatland
Description
Three magazine and bulletin excerpts about James Buchanan and Wheatland:
Cover of the Lancaster Motorist Magazine with a picture of Wheatland and a caption under it that says, “Wheatland – the President James Buchanan Shrine in Lancaster”. Lancaster.
An article from the Internal Affairs Monthly Bulletin, vol. 29, no. 6 titled, “Homes of Presidents in Pennsylvania,” about James Buchanan’s Wheatland and the home of former President Dwight D. Eisenhower and his wife.
A bulletin from the James Buchanan Foundation for the Preservation of Wheatland. It contains several images of the restored Wheatland, has captions explaining each image and an article on Wheatland. Lancaster. February 1937, June 1961, November 1970.
Date Range
1937-1970
Year Range From
1937
Year Range To
1970
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 03
Storage Container
Box 0002
People
Buchanan, James
Eisenhower, Dwight David "Ike"
Eisenhower, Mary Geneva Doud "Mamie"
Subjects
Eisenhower National Historic Site (Pa.)
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
Wheatland (Lancaster, Pa.)
Historic house museums
Search Terms
Articles
Buchanan Collections
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
Eisenhower National Historic Site
Historic house museums
Internal Affairs Monthly Bulletin
James Buchanan
James Buchanan Foundation for the Preservation of Wheatland
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Lancaster Motorist
Wheatland
Extent
3 items, 11 pages to scan, 27 x 20 cm
Object Name
Article
Language
English
Parent Object ID
MG0096
Object ID
MG0096 F058 In03
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Associated Material
James Buchanan Papers, Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections,
http://archives.dickinson.edu/collection-descriptions/james-buchanan-papers
James Buchanan and Harriet Lane Johnston Papers, Library of Congress,
https://www.loc.gov/collections/james-buchanan-and-harriet-lane-johnston-papers/
James Buchanan Papers, Historical Society of Pennsylvania,
http://www2.hsp.org/collections/manuscripts/b/Buchanan0091.html
James Buchanan Papers, Penn State University Libraries,
https://libraries.psu.edu/findingaids/1458.htm
Related Item Notes
James Buchanan Collection (MG0096) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo3760
James Buchanan Family Papers
Historical Society of Pennsylvania microfilm
Photograph Collection
Curatorial Collection
Wheatland Collection
Wheatland Mansion
Notes
May 2020 PastPerfect Conversion
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact archives@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. Some items are photocopies from other collections--researchers must obtain permission for reproduction and publication from the owner of the original material.
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, Pa.
Other Number
MG-0096, Folder 058, Insert 03
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Digitization of the James Buchanan Collection was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 201808013051, 2019-2020.
Images
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Collection
James Buchanan Collection
Title
Program for the dedication of Wheatland
Object ID
MG0096 F059 In01
Date Range
1937/10/04
  12 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Collection
Title
Program for the dedication of Wheatland
Description
Program for the dedication of Wheatland. Lancaster.
Date Range
1937/10/04
Creator
James Buchanan Foundation for the Preservation of Wheatland
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 03
Storage Container
Box 0002
Subjects
Programs (Publications)
Wheatland (Lancaster, Pa.)
Search Terms
Programs
Wheatland
James Buchanan Foundation for the Preservation of Wheatland
James Buchanan
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
1 item, 12 pages to scan, 20.5 x 14 cm
Object Name
Program
Language
English
Parent Object ID
MG0096
Object ID
MG0096 F059 In01
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Associated Material
James Buchanan Papers, Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections,
http://archives.dickinson.edu/collection-descriptions/james-buchanan-papers
James Buchanan and Harriet Lane Johnston Papers, Library of Congress,
https://www.loc.gov/collections/james-buchanan-and-harriet-lane-johnston-papers/
James Buchanan Papers, Historical Society of Pennsylvania,
http://www2.hsp.org/collections/manuscripts/b/Buchanan0091.html
James Buchanan Papers, Penn State University Libraries,
https://libraries.psu.edu/findingaids/1458.htm
Related Item Notes
James Buchanan Collection (MG0096) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo3760
James Buchanan Family Papers
Historical Society of Pennsylvania microfilm
Photograph Collection
Curatorial Collection
Wheatland Collection
Wheatland Mansion
Notes
May 2020 PastPerfect Conversion
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact archives@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. Some items are photocopies from other collections--researchers must obtain permission for reproduction and publication from the owner of the original material.
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, Pa.
Other Number
MG-0096, Folder 059, Insert 01
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Digitization of the James Buchanan Collection was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 201808013051, 2019-2020.
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1942.001.001a-b
  1 image  
Collection
Wheatland
Description
Leaded glass. 10 sided bottom. Finger-cut design toward bottom. 10 sided finger-cut shoulder. Neck has 3 beaded rings and flattish lip. Stopper is drop-shaped, pointed at top and is 7 faceted. Body is slightly flared to shoulder.
Provenance
Mrs. Hostetter [donor]
To James Buchanan Foundation
To LancasterHistory
Year Range From
1714
Year Range To
1837
Last Owner
Buchanan, James
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Library
Storage Wall
Southeast Wall
Storage Cabinet
Table
Storage Shelf
Table Top
Subcategory
Food Service T&E
Object Name
Decanter
Material
Glass, Leaded
Height (in)
11.75
Diameter (in)
3.375
Condition
Excellent
Condition Date
2003-12-19
Object ID
W.1942.001.001a-b
Accession Number
W.1942.001
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1958.015.a-b
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
Cut crystal, heavy, multi-facet vessel. Three molded rings around neck. Flared, flat lip. Ball-top stopper pressed with vertical lines.
Year Range From
1714
Year Range To
1837
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Parlor
Storage Wall
East Wall
Storage Cabinet
Sideboard
Storage Shelf
Service Top
Subcategory
Food Service T&E
Object Name
Decanter
Material
Crystal
Height (cm)
21.59
Height (ft)
0.7083333333
Height (in)
8.5
Width (cm)
13.335
Width (ft)
0.4375
Width (in)
5.25
Diameter (cm)
13.335
Diameter (ft)
0.4375
Diameter (in)
5.25
Dimension Details
Stopper dimensions: W.2.5" H.3.5"
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2022-02-23
Condition Notes
Has a v-shaped chip broken off the lip. The stem of the stopper was broken at an angle.
Object ID
W.1958.015.a-b
Notes
Donor noted that they believe the decanter belonged to James Buchanan. No documentary evidence presented.
Accession Number
W.1958.015
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Collection
Decorative Arts Collection: Ceramics
Object ID
2003.041
Date Range
1769
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Collection
Decorative Arts Collection: Ceramics
Description
Press molded pearlware teacup with red transfer printed decorations. Slightly scalloped leading edge.
Attached stickers read "SD #36" and "73.64.80"
Date Range
1769
Year Range From
1769
Year Range To
1769
Made By
Adams
Storage Location
LCHS / Willson Memorial Building
Storage Room
Museum North
Storage Wall
East Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 03
Storage Shelf
Shelf 7
Subcategory
Food Service T&E
Object Name
Teacup
Material
Clay
Height (in)
2.5
Width (in)
4
Condition
Fair
Condition Notes
large chip from bottom egde of piece
surface scratches throughout
some minor chipping along upper edge
Object ID
2003.041
Place of Origin
England
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Collection
Decorative Arts Collection: Ceramics
Object ID
1972.010.3
Date Range
1903-1972
  1 image  
Collection
Decorative Arts Collection: Ceramics
Description
Press-molded earthenware dish with white glazing and transfer printed decorations
Label on bottom reads, "MUS 72-67"
Date Range
1903-1972
Year Range From
1903
Year Range To
1972
Storage Location
LCHS / Willson Memorial Building
Storage Room
Museum North
Storage Wall
East Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 05
Storage Shelf
Shelf 7
Subcategory
Food Service T&E
Object Name
Dish, Eating
Material
Clay
Height (in)
2
Width (in)
7
Condition
Fair
Condition Notes
Many scratches in glazing and paint
Discolorations througout
Object ID
1972.010.3
Place of Origin
England
Accession Number
1972.010
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Collection
Decorative Arts Collection: Ceramics
Object ID
1925.041.17
Date Range
1763-1840
  2 images  
Collection
Decorative Arts Collection: Ceramics
Description
Press-molded creamware plate with blue transfer printed scene in center surrounded on outer edge with 3 smaller vignettes and block-like decoration.
Labels, "H130"
Date Range
1763-1840
Year Range From
1763
Year Range To
1840
Made By
Ridgway, J.
Storage Location
LCHS / Willson Memorial Building
Storage Room
Museum North
Storage Wall
East Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 03
Storage Shelf
Shelf 2
Subcategory
Food Service T&E
Object Name
Plate, Food
Material
Clay
Height (in)
1
Diameter (in)
10.5
Condition
Fair
Condition Notes
Crazing throughout, crack along outer edge, overall discoloration.
Object ID
1925.041.17
Place of Origin
England
Accession Number
1925.041
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Collection
Decorative Arts Collection: Ceramics
Object ID
1965.016.3
Date Range
1753-1810
  1 image  
Collection
Decorative Arts Collection: Ceramics
Description
Two-piece molded pearlware teapot with applied handle and spout, blue transfer printed scene and floral border spout, top, handle, and top edge.
Labels, "H285", "TP #2", Label on lid reads, "H286"
Date Range
1753-1810
Year Range From
1753
Year Range To
1810
Storage Location
LCHS / Willson Memorial Building
Storage Room
Museum North
Storage Wall
East Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 03
Storage Shelf
Shelf 3
Subcategory
Food Service T&E
Object Name
Teapot
Material
Clay
Height (in)
5.5
Length (in)
9.5
Width (in)
4.5
Condition
Fair
Condition Notes
several cracks in main body, small chip on spout, finial from lid is missing, large loss on lid.
Object ID
1965.016.3
Place of Origin
England
Accession Number
1965.016
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