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Collection
History Collection
Object ID
2002.200
Date Range
1886
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Collection
History Collection
Description
Duplicate press-molded glass bowls, A & B. Relief molded ornament commemorating centennial celebration of the Declaration of Independence. Banner with "Declaration of Independence" over the Liberty Bell on one side and " 100 YEARS AGO" in large letters on the opposite side.
Date Range
1886
Year Range From
1886
Year Range To
1886
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 33
Storage Shelf
Shelf 4
Subcategory
Household Accessory
Object Name
Bowl
Material
Glass
Height (in)
3.5
Diameter (in)
5.5
Condition
Good
Object ID
2002.200
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1954.007.001
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
Round/oval base. Gilt scrollwork around bottom front. Bamboo-like stems up sides forming narrow handles. Two bamboo-like leaves applied. White background with gilt detail. Front middle painted with roses, morning glories, poppy in pink, white, blue and orange.
Year Range From
1860
Year Range To
1880
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Parlor
Storage Wall
Northeast Wall
Storage Cabinet
Table
Storage Shelf
Top Surface
Subcategory
Household Accessory
Object Name
Vase
Material
Porcelain
Height (in)
14.187
Dimension Details
Mouth: 10.75x5.5 Base: 5.25 x 4.875
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2023-05-03
Condition Notes
Some gilding is worn
Object ID
W.1954.007.001
Notes
Purchased using Prentis Fund proceeds
Place of Origin
Germany
Accession Number
W.1954.007
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1951.005.001
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
Done in cross stitch. Background in wheat gold, floral pattern. Repeated every 21'. Edge turned under and lined with green cotton twill. One end is turned under and weighted, other end is folded triangularly and stitched. Brass ring on latter end is 3/4"
Year Range From
1860
Year Range To
1900
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Second Floor Hall
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Cabinet
Linen Closet
Storage Shelf
Shelf 2
Storage Container
Box 001W
Subcategory
Household Accessory
Object Name
Bellpull
Material
Cotton, Wool, Lead, Brass
Length (in)
89
Width (in)
5.25
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2023-07-22
Condition Notes
Stitching at weighted end has deteriorated exposing the weights.
Object ID
W.1951.005.001
Accession Number
W.1951.005
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1956.007.001
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
Hand-painted daisies adorn these porcelain cornucopia-shaped vases mounted on Gilt Spelter cast bases featuring four cherub faces amidst vines and leaves. The top of each vase is pierced with gilt paint highlighting the piercings and hand painted gilt vines.
Year Range From
1860
Year Range To
1880
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Parlor
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Shelf
Fireplace Mantel
Subcategory
Household Accessory
Object Name
Vase, Flower
Material
Porcelain, Gilt Spelter
Height (in)
13.125
Dimension Details
Mouth: 7.375' x 3.875'
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2022-02-23
Object ID
W.1956.007.001
Place of Origin
France
Accession Number
W.1956.007
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1989.025.001
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
Remains of green silk at both ends over linen. Backing appears to be natural color linen with an open weave wool decorated with needlepoint floral-design repeated about ten times down length. Red rose/lavender rose/blue violets, with green leaves also shadings of brown.
Provenance
James Buchanan
To - Harriet Lane Johnston
To - Willson Family
To - James Buchanan Foundation
LancasterHistory
Year Range From
1860
Year Range To
1900
Last Owner
Buchanan, James
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Second Floor Hall
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Cabinet
Linen Closet
Storage Shelf
Shelf 2
Storage Container
Box 001W
People
Buchanan, James
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Subcategory
Household Accessory
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Bellpull
Material
Silk, Wool, Brass
Length (in)
119
Width (in)
4.125
Dimension Details
Brass plate: Height 2.0625' Width 3.5'
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2023-07-22
Condition Notes
Green silk at both ends is extensively deteriorated exposing the linen backing.
Object ID
W.1989.025.001
Notes
Likely found in the Mansion during 1936 Deed transfer between the Estate of Mary Willson Rettew and the James Buchanan Foundation.
Accession Number
W.1989.025
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1965.421.014
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
Walnut towel rack. The rack design features a round U-shaped crest surmounting two sets of upright supports that have urn-shaped and ring turnings terminating on scalloped- and scroll-shaped feet. Five horizontal towel bars are mounted between the paired uprights; one supported at the top and center by the U-shaped crests and four supported by the turned uprights.
Year Range From
1860
Year Range To
1880
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Northwest Bedchamber
Storage Wall
West Wall
Subcategory
Household Accessory
Object Name
Rack, Towel
Material
Walnut
Height (in)
28.75
Length (in)
23
Width (in)
11.875
Object ID
W.1965.421.014
Accession Number
W.1965.421
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
2016.001.001
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
Bisque fired vase with figurine. Unglazed, white bodied ceramic vase with figure. Colored with with pearlescent paint and gold enamel. The bowl of the case is shell like with floiate scrolls on the rim and a rough rock-like component oppposite the figure. The figure is a boy in romantic costume of white shirt, blue waistcoat or vest, pink cravat or tie, salmon breeches, white stockings, gold shoes, and large straw hat with blue bow. On bottom is number 51 in red and number 5 in varnish.
Year Range From
1870
Year Range To
1900
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Parlor
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Cabinet
Fireplace Mantel
Storage Shelf
Top Surface
Subcategory
Household Accessory
Object Name
Vase
Height (in)
6.75
Width (in)
6.75
Depth (in)
4
Condition
Good
Condition Notes
fingertips on figure's outstretched hand are broken.
Object ID
2016.001.001
Accession Number
2016.001
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
2016.001.002
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
Bisque fired white ceramic bowl-shaped vase with figure of a girl. Colored with pastel, pearlescent paint and gold enamel. Bowl is ornate, shel shped with foliate scrolls on rim and rock-like form opposite of figure. Base is blue, rock-like in texture with foliate scrolls. Girls is in romanticiized dress of white top with full sleeves, green skirt with pink underskirt or flounce, gold shoes, salmon sash, pink vest and large tan hat with salmon feather. Number 40 or Y O painted in gold and number 5 in varnish on bottom.
Year Range From
1870
Year Range To
1900
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Parlor
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Cabinet
Fireplace Mantel
Storage Shelf
Top Surface
Subcategory
Household Accessory
Object Name
Vase
Height (in)
6.75
Width (in)
6.5
Depth (in)
4
Condition
Good
Condition Notes
Some wear, pigment loss, on edges and protrusions
Object ID
2016.001.002
Accession Number
2016.001
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Collection
Decorative Arts Collection: Ceramics
Object ID
2003.038
Date Range
1860-1920
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Collection
Decorative Arts Collection: Ceramics
Description
Two piece molded vase, white in color, low relief on mold, hand-applied flower ornament, basalt.
Date Range
1860-1920
Year Range From
1860
Year Range To
1920
Storage Location
LCHS / Willson Memorial Building
Storage Room
Museum North
Storage Wall
East Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 05
Storage Shelf
Shelf 1
Subcategory
Household Accessory
Object Name
Vase
Height (in)
5.5
Width (in)
3.5
Condition
Fair
Condition Notes
Chips on top lip
numerous chips on decorative flowers
Object ID
2003.038
Place of Origin
England
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Collection
Decorative Arts Collection: Ceramics
Title
Spitton
Object ID
1963.006
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Collection
Decorative Arts Collection: Ceramics
Title
Spitton
Description
Light tan earthenware sectional spittoon with darker "runny" slip or glaze finish. On bottom is impressed "Eagle Porcelain Works / Lancaster PA / Henry Gast S.Q. ST."
Year Range From
1829
Year Range To
1917
Creator
Gast, Henry
Made By
Eagle Porcelain Works
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 36
Storage Shelf
Shelf 3
People
Gast, Henry
Subcategory
Household Accessory
Object Name
Spittoon
Oither Names
Cuspidor
Material
Clay
Height (cm)
10.795
Height (ft)
0.3541666667
Height (in)
4.25
Diameter (cm)
23.495
Diameter (ft)
0.7708333333
Diameter (in)
9.25
Condition
Good
Object ID
1963.006
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Accession Number
1963.006
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