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Collection
General Collection
Object ID
1916.001.2
Date Range
1774
Collection
General Collection
Description
Cracked. Reads: "I H 1774" Marked three times: "MZ"
Front and back hounds are heavy wooden members of the running gear. Each is configured into a "wishbone" shape whose "prongs" are attached to front or rear axle. Thus, this iron is likely a hound band that encircles and secures the hounds where they are joined to the coupling pole that runs front to back. (These wooden members are part of what we now call the chassis.)
Date Range
1774
Year Range From
1774
Year Range To
1774
Storage Location
LCHS / Willson Memorial Building
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Object Name
Component, Vehicle
Oither Names
Hound
Object ID
1916.001.2
Notes
Details needed
Accession Number
1916.001
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Collection
Decorative Arts Collection: Base Metals
Object ID
1927.019
Date Range
1760-1770
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Collection
Decorative Arts Collection: Base Metals
Description
Cast Iron Stove Plate. Ornamented with hearts and tulips paired under two arches. "Henrich Wilhelm / Elisabeth Furnace"
Date Range
1760-1770
Year Range From
1760
Year Range To
1770
Made By
Wilhelm, Heinrich
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Cabinet
Unit 56
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Object Name
Plate, Stove
Material
Iron
Height (in)
25.75
Width (in)
23.5
Condition
Good
Object ID
1927.019
Place of Origin
Elizabeth Twp.
Accession Number
1927.019
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Collection
Science, Medicine & Technology Collection
Object ID
1958.005.1
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Collection
Science, Medicine & Technology Collection
Description
Model and Prospectus of the Lynch Drop-Center Fifth Wheel.
Year Range From
1850
Year Range To
1905
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 1
Storage Cabinet
Unit 06
Storage Shelf
Shelf 4
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Object Name
Model, Patent
Material
Wood, Metal
Height (in)
6
Length (in)
11
Width (in)
6
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2003-07-01
Object ID
1958.005.1
Notes
From advertisement in folder:
" We now offer to the most particular (wagon) builder a fifth-wheel with gear connections for drop center work which is ideal in every respect. ..has a connection for spring carrier to take the weight off the horse. Can be used on pole or shafts."
Internet: The term fifth wheel comes from a similar coupling used on four-wheel horse-drawn carriages and wagons. The device allowed the front axle assembly to pivot in the horizontal plane, to facilitate turning.
Accession Number
1958.005
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Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Title
Lancaster Teacup & Saucer
Object ID
G.01.35.20a-b
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Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Title
Lancaster Teacup & Saucer
Description
Small teacup (A) and saucer (B), white-bodied china. (A) Round teacup has scalloped base including four projecting feet. Rises with an inward curve before curving outward at lip.decorated with applied dark blue petals flanking a circle of applied light blue-painted flowers centering in gold-stampled lettering: " Souvener/ of/ Lancaster/ Pa." Body has molded flowers embossed around top and branch-like handle applied at side. Gold painted trim on one side of handle, the lip, and applied flowers as well as three stamped flowers at each side.
(B) Saucer (4 3/4" dia.) has embossed foliate design on top; small foot ring. Gold painted line on outer edge and inner line circle at central depression. Does not match teacup and may be a later addition.
(A) Teacup stamped on bottom with a crown over a shield with the monogram of "TGC"(?). Impressed nearby is a number, possible "1912" or "1917". (B) Saucer is stamped "MADE IN GERMANY" within a circle. The number "50" is stamped in gold.
Provenance
Donor believes this set was purchased at Woolworth's store in Lancaster.
Year Range From
1900
Year Range To
1914
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 35
Storage Shelf
Shelf 1
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Object Name
Set, Cup and Saucer
Material
Clay, Glaze, Paint
Height (in)
2.5
Width (in)
3
Dimension Details
Measurements of teacup. Width includes handle.
Condition
Excellent
Condition Date
2014-05-08
Object ID
G.01.35.20a-b
Place of Origin
Germany
Credit
Gift of Dorothy Mowery Smith, Heritage Center Collection
Accession Number
G.01.35.
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Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Object ID
P.94.13.1
Date Range
c. 1776
Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Description
Pewter dram bottle, canteen or flask. Flattened round body with flat bottom having a thin oval foot. Seam at center of rounded sides. Very short, tapered, threaded neck has a fitted and threaded 3/4" high thimble-shaped cap. Decorative concentric circles incised on flattened sides.
Touchmark stamped on bottom is "I.C H/ LANCASTER" in lettering with serifs. Mark is a Laughlin touch #532, 533.
W. King Street, Lancaster
Provenance
Bottle was in the attic of Samuel R. Haldeman's home until he died and Harry, the youngest son, surreptitiously took it along with other belongings to Buffy's Auction in Lebanon where the bottle was sold in a box lot to Mahlon Keith for 30 cents. Keith later sold it to friend William Snyder of Bleak House in Paradise for about $400. Snyder then sold it at the Bleak House sale through A.R. Cox Antiques of Kinzer on May 4, 1965 to donor Dr. Scott, who purchased it for $5,000. Heritage Center purchased at Scott sale (Christie's) for $18,400 on June 10, 1994.
Date Range
c. 1776
Made By
Heyne, Johann Christoph, 1715-1781
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 32
Storage Shelf
Shelf 4
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Object Name
Bottle, Drinking
Material
Pewter
Height (in)
5.5
Length (in)
4.875
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2014-08-06
Condition Notes
Multiple scratches, nicks and pitting overall. Several large dents on body. Cap has significant nicks and dents. Strong wear on concentric circles.
Object ID
P.94.13.1
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Credit
**See accession description
Accession Number
P.94.13
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Collection
Fine Arts Collection: Paintings
Title
Charcoal, Portrait, Tobias C. Newcomer
Object ID
2014.013
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Collection
Fine Arts Collection: Paintings
Title
Charcoal, Portrait, Tobias C. Newcomer
Description
Photo-Charcoal Portrait of Tobias C. Newcomer.
Printed in pen on back: "TOBIAS C. NEWCOMER/ 3-17-1840 -- 12-17-1911"
Year Range From
1895
Year Range To
1900
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Cabinet
Cabinet 2
Storage Shelf
Shelf 3
Storage Container
Box 0036
People
Newcomer, Tobias C.
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Object Name
Portrait
Height (cm)
50.8
Height (ft)
1.6666666667
Height (in)
20
Width (cm)
40.64
Width (ft)
1.3333333333
Width (in)
16
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2023-01-13
Condition Notes
Foxing over all of portrait. Upper left corner missing. Some damage on three remaining corners. Two vertical tears on upper edge.
Object ID
2014.013
Credit
Gift of Elsa T. Honaman
Accession Number
2014.013
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Collection
Tool Collection
Object ID
1950.007.324
Collection
Tool Collection
Description
Four basketmaking tools: A,B,C.D
A: Homemade awl or piercing tool with hand-shaped shank with turned up tip set into a crude wooden handle with no finish. L: 5.25"
B: Awl or bodkin with decoratively turned walnut or rosewood handle fitted with a foresection of bone set into handle that tapers to a sharp point. L: 5"
C: Section of cow's horn (thumb protector?) L: 3.25"
D. Section of cow's horn (thumb protector?) L: 3"
Provenance
These four items were designated as basketweaving tools by donor. Unknown origin.
Year Range From
1870
Year Range To
1920
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
North Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 04
Storage Drawer
Drawer 21
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Object Name
Tool, Fiber Plaiting
Material
Wood, Bone, Metal
Dimension Details
Dimensions in description.
Condition
Good
Object ID
1950.007.324
Accession Number
1950.007
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Collection
History Collection: Person
Title
Gift from Thaddeus Stevens
Object ID
1922.001
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Collection
History Collection: Person
Title
Gift from Thaddeus Stevens
Description
Pen nib of gold. Marked on top is "MABIE / TODD & CO / NEW YORK / 4". This company had roots in the 1840s, but established as Mabie, Todd & Co. in New York around 1907. They were known for their gold nibs, pencils and pens.
Taped to card with "See Minutes" in pencil. Accompanying cut envelope is addressed to LCHS with postmark from Seattle, Washington 26 Sep 1976. In pen is written "Gold Pen Point Box 23." Crossed-out name below is "Ann Hoeck(?)".
Provenance
A present from Thaddeus Steven to Eli Lybe--with memorandum "Thaddeus Stevens pen. Presented to Eli Lybe by young Thad."
Year Range From
1900
Year Range To
1920
Made By
Mabie, Todd & Co.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
North Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 04
Storage Shelf
Shelf 5
People
Stevens, Thaddeus
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Object Name
Nib, Pen
Material
Gold
Length (in)
1.25
Width (in)
0.25
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2014-09-24
Condition Notes
Nib has a slight bend upward toward the tip, with one of the split points slightly overlapping the other. Ink residue underneath.
Object ID
1922.001
Place of Origin
New York, New York
Accession Number
1922.001
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Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Object ID
G.05.15.4
Date Range
c. 1888
Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Description
Glove stretcher is cast, nickel-plated brass (?). Made of two opposing lengths of tapered, rounded metal, spring operated. Dog's leg shape tool has handle cast with raised, scrolled decoration. Opposite end is tapered so it fits into glove fingers for stretching after being heated. The larger end of the taper is inset with lead for holding heat.
Inscriptions: "THE / FOSTER GLOVE STRETCHER" is on one handle and the other has "PATENTED JULY 27, 1888."
Provenance
Collected by Lillian Hollings Kiker, born to Scottish Americans who lived in New Jersey. Born (1912) and lived in New Jersey, last of Egg Harbor, she was active with quilting, sewing, knitting & crocheting. Collection inherited by donor when her mother passed away.
Date Range
c. 1888
Year Range From
1888
Year Range To
1910
Made By
W. C. Flexon & Company
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 4
Storage Cabinet
Unit 19
Storage Container
Box 1002: Sewing & Needlework
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Object Name
Stretcher, Glove
Material
Glass, Metal
Length (in)
5.25
Width (in)
1.75
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2015-04-17
Condition Notes
Plating has moderate deterioration.
Object ID
G.05.15.4
Place of Origin
Williamstown, Gloucester County, New Jersey
Credit
Gift of Susan Garofola in memory of Lillian Kiker (mother), Heritage Center Collection
Accession Number
G.05.15
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Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Title
Button Hole Cutter
Object ID
G.05.15.17
Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Title
Button Hole Cutter
Description
Button hole cutter, brass and iron.
Flat shaped tool is constructed of two sheet brass sides riveted together at the handle end, allowing a flat triangular iron blade that is sandwiched between to slide out at the other end for cutting. Blade slides via a small riveted guide that slides along a slot in the brass sides. Cutter's brass sides have a fleur-de-lis-shaped handle and scalloped sides and each slot has a measuriing scale numbered from one to ten.
Inscription: The sliding guide on both sides of the slot reads "D.M.CO. / PAT SEPT. 3, 72 / BPT.CONN."
Provenance
Collected by Lillian Hollings Kiker, born to Scottish Americans who lived in New Jersey. Born (1912) and lived in New Jersey, last of Egg Harbor, she was active with quilting, sewing, knitting & crocheting. Collection inherited by donor when her mother passed away.
Year Range From
1900
Year Range To
1940
Made By
D. M. Read Company
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 4
Storage Cabinet
Unit 19
Storage Container
Box 1002: Sewing & Needlework
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Object Name
Machine, Textile
Oither Names
Button Hole Cutter
Material
Iron, Brass
Length (in)
3.25
Width (in)
0.625
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2015-04-28
Condition Notes
Tarnished with minor corrosion at several points. Discoloration to brass at rivet points.
Object ID
G.05.15.17
Place of Origin
Bridgeport, Connecticut
Credit
Gift of Susan Garofola in memory of Lillian Kiker (mother), Heritage Center Collection
Accession Number
G.05.15
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