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Collection
History Collection
Title
John Wise 13 Star American Flag
Object ID
1967.009.1
Date Range
1834
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Collection
History Collection
Title
John Wise 13 Star American Flag
Description
Framed flag of John Wise used on Balloon flights. 13 stars, 7 red stripes, 6 white stripes. Attached note reads, "This flag has accompanied 239 aerial voyages - has travelled in the air over 11,000 miles - has been constantly the harbinger of good fortune and no serious accident ever occurred while it was present. It is a talisman of good luck. It is over 34 years old and was made in 1834." Bdly faded.
Date Range
1834
Year Range From
1834
Year Range To
1834
Made By
Wise, Sarah Stock
Last Owner
Wise, John
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 5
Storage Cabinet
Unit 42
Storage Shelf
Shelf 2
Storage Drawer
Bin 2-A
People
Wise, John
Subcategory
Ceremonial Artifact
Search Terms
balloons
Object Name
Flag
Material
Silk
Height (in)
26.5
Width (in)
43.5
Condition
Good
Condition Notes
Needs rematted, removal of acidic backing board
Object ID
1967.009.1
Accession Number
1967.009
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Collection
History Collection
Object ID
1923.002
Date Range
1780-1853
Collection
History Collection
Description
Pennsylvania Coat of Arms once hung over the judge's bench at the old Lancaster county courthouse (1786-1853). Lancaster served as the capitol of of the Commonwealth of PA from 1799 to 1812. Made of oak,
Date Range
1780-1853
Year Range From
1780
Year Range To
1853
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Art Rack
Storage Cabinet
North Side
Storage Shelf
Rack 6
Storage Drawer
Back
Subcategory
Ceremonial Artifact
Search Terms
courthouses
Object Name
Plaque
Material
Wood
Object ID
1923.002
Accession Number
1923.002
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Collection
General Collection
Object ID
2002.055
Date Range
1875-1900
Collection
General Collection
Description
Silk embroidered eagle emblem with banner underneath inscribed, "E Pluribus Unum." Faded blue silk background cloth.
Date Range
1875-1900
Year Range From
1875
Year Range To
1900
Storage Location
LCHS / Willson Memorial Building
Storage Room
Guild Vault
Storage Wall
East Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 02
Storage Shelf
Shelf 3
Subcategory
Ceremonial Artifact
Object Name
Flag
Material
Silk
Height (in)
21
Width (in)
22
Depth (in)
0.5
Condition Notes
Requires examination, possible removal from frame.
Object ID
2002.055
Accession Number
2002.055
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Collection
Photography Collection: Lantern Slides
Object ID
2003.093.052
Date Range
1889-1920
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Collection
Photography Collection: Lantern Slides
Description
Two men crossing the street in front of Stehman Bros. store
Date Range
1889-1920
Year Range From
1889
Year Range To
1920
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Transparency, Lantern Slide
Material
Glass / Paper
Height (in)
3.25
Width (in)
4
Depth (in)
0.125
Condition
Good
Object ID
2003.093.052
Accession Number
2003.093
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Collection
Photography Collection: Lantern Slides
Object ID
2003.093.053
Date Range
1889-1920
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Collection
Photography Collection: Lantern Slides
Description
man with beard riding a bicycle ?
Date Range
1889-1920
Year Range From
1889
Year Range To
1920
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Transparency, Lantern Slide
Material
Glass / Paper
Height (in)
3.25
Width (in)
4
Depth (in)
0.125
Condition
Good
Object ID
2003.093.053
Accession Number
2003.093
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Collection
Photography Collection
Object ID
1972.033.1
Date Range
1880
Collection
Photography Collection
Description
Paired Ambrotypes of two unknown women.
Date Range
1880
Year Range From
1880
Year Range To
1880
Storage Location
LCHS / Willson Memorial Building
Storage Room
Museum North
Storage Wall
South Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 01
Storage Shelf
Shelf 2
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Ambrotype
Material
Glass, Wood, Metal
Condition
Good
Object ID
1972.033.1
Accession Number
1972.033
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Collection
History Collection: Events
Object ID
1979.006.3
Date Range
September 17, 1887
Collection
History Collection: Events
Description
Commemorative medal for Constituitional Centennial with attached eagle, "Constitutional Centennial Philadelphia 9/17/1887"
Date Range
September 17, 1887
Year Range From
1887
Year Range To
1887
Storage Location
LCHS / Willson Memorial Building
Storage Room
Guild Vault
Storage Wall
South Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 01
Storage Drawer
Drawer 19
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Medal, Commemorative
Material
Metal
Diameter (in)
1.5
Condition
Good
Object ID
1979.006.3
Accession Number
1979.006
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Collection
Photography Collection: Lantern Slides
Object ID
2002.093.042
Date Range
1889-1920
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Collection
Photography Collection: Lantern Slides
Description
Two pieces of cork
Date Range
1889-1920
Year Range From
1889
Year Range To
1920
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Armstrong
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
cork
Object Name
Transparency, Lantern Slide
Material
Glass / Paper
Height (in)
3.25
Width (in)
4
Depth (in)
0.125
Object ID
2002.093.042
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
2002.093
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Collection
Photography Collection: Lantern Slides
Object ID
2003.092.021
Date Range
1889-1920
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Collection
Photography Collection: Lantern Slides
Description
List of names with addresses and occupations
Date Range
1889-1920
Year Range From
1889
Year Range To
1920
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Transparency, Lantern Slide
Material
Glass / Paper
Height (in)
3.25
Width (in)
4
Depth (in)
0.125
Condition
Good
Object ID
2003.092.021
Accession Number
2003.092
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Collection
Photography Collection: Lantern Slides
Object ID
2003.092.022
Date Range
1889-1920
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Collection
Photography Collection: Lantern Slides
Description
Bridge at Beaver Valley Pike
Date Range
1889-1920
Year Range From
1889
Year Range To
1920
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Transparency, Lantern Slide
Material
Glass / Paper
Height (in)
3.25
Width (in)
4
Depth (in)
0.125
Condition
Good
Object ID
2003.092.022
Accession Number
2003.092
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