Seal press, George Shiffler Council, No. 177, O of IA, Order of Independent Americans. Part of the Nativists' Movement. Anti-tax and Anti-immigration.
George Shiffler, a young Nativist, was fatally shot at the Nativist Riots of 1844 in Philadelphia during which mobs attacked Irish-American and Roman Catholic homes and businesses.
White metal urn shaped trophy with incised lateral bands on body and foliate decoration on handles. Engraved: "Lancaster-Fair 1914 Best Lancaster County Bred Pullet." Stamped on bottom "FS Co USA Quadruple" arranged in circle around eagle head, 1052, YL.10
White metal, urn-shaped trophy awarded to the Brubaker Hatchery in 1915. Trophy features foliate scrolls on handles. Inscribed "Lancaster County Fair 1915 Best White Leghorn." Stamped on bottom "Derby Silver Plate 4 2 9."
Silver colored, shield shaped plaque with beveled edge. Four holes, two at top and two at bottom, for mounting. Engraved with 4.5in high ornate "1" in center. A banner like ribbon, curving around it contains "L.F.D." Some black matter in all recessed areas and lines makes numbers and motifs stand out. Cast from brass, plated in white metal, possibly silver. According to accession "this was a numeral plate was taken from Clapp Jones steam fire engine #1 about 1882."