Copper pint measure or mug. Straight sides taper in toward mouth with rolled lip edge. Strap handle anchored with 2 rivets at top; one at base. Keyed seam beneath handle. Some tinning remains on interior.
Handle is stamped "(E)ICHHOLTZ". Letter "E" is partially hidden at top.
Provenance
Purchased by Gunnions at Conestoga Auction circa March 1986.
Heritage Center purchased from Gunnion Antiques Aug. 1986
Tom Ryan, The Worlds of Jacob Eichholtz., pp. 1-3 and 82.
Henry Kauffman, American Copper and Brass, p. 119.
Height (in)
4.5
Width (in)
4.5
Diameter (in)
3.25
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2013-11-18
Condition Notes
Interior worn with some corrosion. Handle split below top left rivet. Small to significantly larger dents on sides and bottom. Some scratches from general wear. Surface has been polished and lacquered. Some polish residue visible at both the rolled lip and rolled base.
First "H" and "T" of "ichholtz" are very worn.
Object ID
P.86.3
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Credit
Heritage Center Collection, Acquired through the generosity of the James Hale Steinman Foundation.
Mrs. Jacob Leman (Catherine Eichholtz, sister of artist)
Description
Oil on wood panel. Half-length "profile of young woman, facing right, hands not shown; brown straight hair in bangs, pink cheeks, grey net cap with ruffle and white bow on top. Grey-blue dress with coarse highlight brush marks, sheer white yoke, black choker neckband with jewel in front; dark grey background." (Beal)
Inscriptions: Handwritten in pencil on back of panel is "Mrs. Jacob Leman 1773-1856 / Born Catherine Eich(h)oltz / Sister of / Artist Jacob Eich(h)oltz". Old paper sticker at top of frame has ink script with the same words as above. Newer paper label at frame bottom is: "Mrs. Jacob Leman (1773-1856) / by Jacob Eichholtz / #451 in 'Jacob Eichholtz' by / Rebecca J. Beal / See Ellis & Evans 'History of / Lancaster County', p. 523 / W.S."
The number G.80.130.3 is painted twice at top right, on frame and panel. This was a Heritage Center number, due to an ownership dispute. See File for history.
Provenance
Beal writes on page 133, "Portrait descended in Leman family to Miss Adelia Leman, 1857-1947; Grover C. Waitz, antique dealer, Lancaster; purchased by Mr. and Mrs. William Shand, Lancaster."
Gold. Profile is a wide cove with a line of beading centered within.
Image Size
9 x 6.875 inches
Object Name
Painting
Oither Names
Portrait
Material
Paint, Canvas, Wood
Medium
Painting, Oil
Height (in)
9
Width (in)
6.875
Depth (in)
0.375
Dimension Details
Frame measurements: H: 11.625 inches x W: 9.75 inches x D: 1.125 inches.
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2016-10-11
Condition Notes
Painting is mounted in gold frame, held in place with two mending plates at sides. Remnant of old paper dust cover on back of frame sides. Shimmed at sides of board with strips of new wood. Wood panel warped. Conserved in 2002.
