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Sidesaddle

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/8ca34894-45d3-4dcb-9686-992469262290
Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1935.179.001
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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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Rifle, Long

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/29755870-9046-40bb-b94c-952705689616
Collection
Gun Collection
Title
Henry Gibbs Long Rifle
Object ID
2021.020.001
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Collection
Gun Collection
Title
Henry Gibbs Long Rifle
Description
Pennsylvania Long Rifle; percussion cap; curly maple stock; iron barrel stamped "H. GIBBS" on top of barrel. Brass fittings and patch box. Some rust on iron and brass parts. Approximately .40 caliber muzzle. 44" barrel with an overall length of 61 inches.
See notes for information on Gibbs.
Provenance
Purchased by donor (Walt Dunlap) at auction in Lancaster County in 1956.
Year Range From
1812
Year Range To
1880
Made By
Gibbs, Henry
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 27
Storage Shelf
Top Shelf
People
Gibbs, Henry
Search Terms
Pennsylvania Rifles
Long rifles
Rifles
Object Name
Rifle, Long
Material
Wood, Brass, Steel
Height (cm)
10.16
Height (ft)
0.3333333333
Height (in)
4
Length (cm)
154.94
Length (ft)
5.0833333333
Length (in)
61
Condition
Good
Condition Notes
Some rust or iron and brass parts.
Object ID
2021.020.001
Notes
Henry Gibb Sr. and his son Henry Gibb were Lancaster City gunsmiths active for most of the nineteenth century. The father from 1812 until 1843 and the son from 1843 until 1880.
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
2021.020
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