Framed theorem of stencil-painted fruit on light brown cotton velvet. Painting is a still life of variously colored fruits: melons, peaches, apricots, a half-eaten pear, grapes with leaves, plums and a pomegranate. Composed on a blue-colored base or table. An insect is depicted near bottom center below grapes.
There is no border signature or date. Frame is a flat-profiles with walnut veneer facing.
Provenance
Found in the Slaymaker attic among other framed objects, in very dirty conditions. Unknown maker, but possibly done at a Moravian school such as the one at Lititz. See Slaymakers at Linden Hall on page 147 of Slaymaker history.
Taken to Dottie McCoach for conservation June 1, 1998. Returned Sept. 17, 1998. See report in this file. After treatment the piece is still dark, stained and moisture damaged along the bottom.
Wool work picture of a basket of flowers on a buff cotton background in a frame. A wide range of stitches was use, including satin stitches and French stitches. Brown, lattice-worked basked holds a very full arrangement of variegated flowers in bright hues. Flower types include tulips, carnations, forget-me-nots and a tiger lily. The arrangement also has leaves and branches. The double frame is molded and deep and woolwork is covered by old bubbled glass. The cotton background is stitched to an underlying fabric whit is in turn glued to the cardboard backing.
Inscription on reverse of cardboard backing is faintly printed in pencil:
WORKED IN WOOL BY MARY
BRINTON LEACOCK TOWNSHIP
IN PENNSYLVANIA 1849
(Written by William Carter.)
Provenance
Stitched by Quaker Mary Brinton in 1849.
Bought at sale at Brinton property by Vernon Gunnion. Same as drawing by Susan Brinton (P.96.11.1) 259-A Mascot Rd.
Pole firescreen with mounted sampler by C. Carpenter. Late Federal style firescreen, tripod form, with Hepplewhite legs supporting a tapering, turned pillar with urn and inverted trumpet turning above legs and a ring and button turning below legs. Turned ball-and-ring finial doweled into top.
Sampler is set into a walnut frame (22.75 inches square) and attached to pole by two loops of strap iron screwed to back of frame. Sampler is worked on scrim with polychrome wools. A floral vine border has a spray of flowers inside each corner and a large floral bouquet at center. Underneath central bouquet are three lines: "Wrought by /Christiann Carpenter/ AD 1843."
The outside border of green silk is over 2 inches wide and has a pleated circle of the same silk at each corner. Reverse side is covered by green velvet.
Provenance
Mrs. Isaac (Hilda) Weaver states she is unable to track down maker. Isaac Weaver's mother was Dorothy Christine Hartman (m. Herbert Bachman Weaver); her father was Isaac Carpenter Hartman; his parents were John Ives Hartman and his first wife Anna Weidler; and Ann's father was Dr. Isaac C. Weidler of Upper Leacock. Mrs. Weaver surmises the Dr. Weidler's middle name was Carpenter.
Given in memory of Dorothy Hartman Weaver, mother of donor.
Top of standard has repaired break (plugged hole at back). Scarring and screw holes along shaft. Legs reglued with nail heads visible near top of each as well as glue residue at joints and under turned bottom.
Sampler is generally good; scrim is puckered overall as is silk border. Marked moisture stains at top right and bottom center. Dark soil/stains in area of inscription.
Umbrella Manufactured by Follmer, Clogg & Co., Lancaster
Description
Umbrella, black silk-cotton canopy, metal ribs and shaft, carved J-shape wooden handle finished with dark stain and glossy varnish. Canopy appears to be a black blend of cotton and silk, having no glossy sheen.
Initials "FUMC" printed in white on applied piece of fabric on the underside of the canopy crown, apparently representing the maker, Follmer, Clogg & Co. (FUMC = Follmer, (Clogg) Umbrella Mfg. Co.) of Lancaster.
Bottom of wooden handle is relief-carved with a heart, inside of which are 4 raised diamonds, separating two sets of 3 leaves. Heart is surrounded by vertically carved 'slices' into the wood.
Black cotton-silk tape secures umbrella when closed, using a metal ring at one end and small black button at other end where sewn to bottom of canopy. (Michael Middleton)
Provenance
Donor is niece of former umbrella hand-carver working for Follmer-Clogg (claims donor). John I. Hartman says the company did not have any carvers as actual employees.
Year Range From
1920
Year Range To
1944
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 5
Storage Cabinet
Unit 46
Storage Shelf
Shelf 3
Storage Container
Box 0382
Object Name
Umbrella
Length (cm)
90.17
Length (ft)
2.9583333333
Length (in)
35.5
Dimension Details
42 inches wide when open
Condition
Good
Condition Date
1998-01-02
Condition Notes
Wear to metal shaft, with paint losses. Shaft tip has wear and corrosion.
Percussion pistol; octagonal iron barrel becomes round at muzzle end. It is 3 1/2 inches long. Full-length stock is faux-grained maple. Percussion lock is moderately decorated with engraving and is marked on plate: "DREPPERD/ LANCASTER."
Brass t
Provenance
01/23/95 - Purchase from Vernon Gunnion 2002 Marietta Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17603 7173947527
Scratches on wood; scratches and dents on brass. Iron parts are rusted; barrel pitted at lock. Finish on wood is worn at edges; minor wood loss at muzzle end.
Object ID
P.95.01.01
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Credit
Gift of the James Hale Steinman Foundation, Heritage Center Collection
Coin silver teaspoon, down-turned fiddle handle with short midrib on back, chamfered shooulders, broad-based drop, deep bowl with pointed oval shape.
Monogram on handle top is "CH" and underneath us "MLS." Accompanying the bottom monogram, underneath is the date "6-5-1962." At midpoint on handle bottom is struck "J. SHAFFNER" within a rectangular reserve and "STANDARD" within an "S" curved reserve.
Spoons were likely produced by Robert and William Wilson of Philadelphia in the 1840s, then retailed by John Shaffner of Lancaster City. Shaffner had a business advertisement in the Lancaster City Directory of 1843, listing his business as a "Comb, Jewelery, Fancy, and Trimming Store" at 18 North Queen St.
Light corrosion on top surface; heavier corrosion under handle.
Object ID
P.2003.007.001
Notes
Eby was raised in Penn Twp. and later moved to Mastersonville, Rapho Twp. for most of his adult life, before retiring to Lebanon Co. He & Lizzie are buried in Penryn Cemetery.
1860 Census- age 4 in Penn Twp.
1870 Census- age 15, a "servant" in home of uncle? Chr. Ruhl, Brickerville
1880 Census - age 28 in Penn Twp.
1900 Census - age 44 in Rapho Twp.
1910 Census - age 54 in Rapho Twp.
1920 Census - age 63 in S. Londonderry Twp., Lebanon Co.
1930 Census - age 73 in S. Londonderry Twp., Lebanon Co. (No occupation listed)
Coin silver teaspoon, down-turned fiddle handle with short midrib on back, chamfered shooulders, broad-based drop, deep bowl with pointed oval shape.
Monogram on handle top is "CH" and underneath us "MLS." Accompanying the bottom monogram, underneath is the date "6-5-1962." At midpoint on handle bottom is struck "J. SHAFFNER" within a rectangular reserve and "STANDARD" within an "S" curved reserve.
Spoons were likely produced by Robert and William Wilson of Philadelphia in the 1840s, then retailed by John Shaffner of Lancaster City. Shaffner had a business advertisement in the Lancaster City Directory of 1843, listing his business as a "Comb, Jewelery, Fancy, and Trimming Store" at 18 North Queen St.
Light corrosion on top surface; heavier corrosion under handle.
Object ID
P.2003.007.002
Notes
Eby was raised in Penn Twp. and later moved to Mastersonville, Rapho Twp. for most of his adult life, before retiring to Lebanon Co. He & Lizzie are buried in Penryn Cemetery.
1860 Census- age 4 in Penn Twp.
1870 Census- age 15, a "servant" in home of uncle? Chr. Ruhl, Brickerville
1880 Census - age 28 in Penn Twp.
1900 Census - age 44 in Rapho Twp.
1910 Census - age 54 in Rapho Twp.
1920 Census - age 63 in S. Londonderry Twp., Lebanon Co.
1930 Census - age 73 in S. Londonderry Twp., Lebanon Co. (No occupation listed)
Coin silver teaspoon, down-turned fiddle handle with short midrib on back, chamfered shooulders, broad-based drop, deep bowl with pointed oval shape.
Monogram on handle top is "CH" and underneath us "MLS." Accompanying the bottom monogram, underneath is the date "6-5-1962." At midpoint on handle bottom is struck "J. SHAFFNER" within a rectangular reserve and "STANDARD" within an "S" curved reserve.
Spoons were likely produced by Robert and William Wilson of Philadelphia in the 1840s, then retailed by John Shaffner of Lancaster City. Shaffner had a business advertisement in the Lancaster City Directory of 1843, listing his business as a "Comb, Jewelery, Fancy, and Trimming Store" at 18 North Queen St.
Light corrosion on top surface; heavier corrosion under handle.
Object ID
P.2003.007.003
Notes
Eby was raised in Penn Twp. and later moved to Mastersonville, Rapho Twp. for most of his adult life, before retiring to Lebanon Co. He & Lizzie are buried in Penryn Cemetery.
1860 Census- age 4 in Penn Twp.
1870 Census- age 15, a "servant" in home of uncle? Chr. Ruhl, Brickerville
1880 Census - age 28 in Penn Twp.
1900 Census - age 44 in Rapho Twp.
1910 Census - age 54 in Rapho Twp.
1920 Census - age 63 in S. Londonderry Twp., Lebanon Co.
1930 Census - age 73 in S. Londonderry Twp., Lebanon Co. (No occupation listed)
Coin silver teaspoon, down-turned fiddle handle with short midrib on back, chamfered shooulders, broad-based drop, deep bowl with pointed oval shape.
Monogram on handle top is "CH" and underneath us "MLS." Accompanying the bottom monogram, underneath is the date "6-5-1962." At midpoint on handle bottom is struck "J. SHAFFNER" within a rectangular reserve and "STANDARD" within an "S" curved reserve.
Spoons were likely produced by Robert and William Wilson of Philadelphia in the 1840s, then retailed by John Shaffner of Lancaster City. Shaffner had a business advertisement in the Lancaster City Directory of 1843, listing his business as a "Comb, Jewelery, Fancy, and Trimming Store" at 18 North Queen St.
Light corrosion on top surface; heavier corrosion under handle.
Object ID
P.2003.007.004
Notes
Eby was raised in Penn Twp. and later moved to Mastersonville, Rapho Twp. for most of his adult life, before retiring to Lebanon Co. He & Lizzie are buried in Penryn Cemetery.
1860 Census- age 4 in Penn Twp.
1870 Census- age 15, a "servant" in home of uncle? Chr. Ruhl, Brickerville
1880 Census - age 28 in Penn Twp.
1900 Census - age 44 in Rapho Twp.
1910 Census - age 54 in Rapho Twp.
1920 Census - age 63 in S. Londonderry Twp., Lebanon Co.
1930 Census - age 73 in S. Londonderry Twp., Lebanon Co. (No occupation listed)
Coin silver teaspoon, down-turned fiddle handle with short midrib on back, chamfered shooulders, broad-based drop, deep bowl with pointed oval shape.
Monogram on handle top is "CH" and underneath us "MLS." Accompanying the bottom monogram, underneath is the date "6-5-1962." At midpoint on handle bottom is struck "J. SHAFFNER" within a rectangular reserve and "STANDARD" within an "S" curved reserve.
Spoons were likely produced by Robert and William Wilson of Philadelphia in the 1840s, then retailed by John Shaffner of Lancaster City. Shaffner had a business advertisement in the Lancaster City Directory of 1843, listing his business as a "Comb, Jewelery, Fancy, and Trimming Store" at 18 North Queen St.
Light corrosion on top surface; heavier corrosion under handle.
Object ID
P.2003.007.005
Notes
Eby was raised in Penn Twp. and later moved to Mastersonville, Rapho Twp. for most of his adult life, before retiring to Lebanon Co. He & Lizzie are buried in Penryn Cemetery.
1860 Census- age 4 in Penn Twp.
1870 Census- age 15, a "servant" in home of uncle? Chr. Ruhl, Brickerville
1880 Census - age 28 in Penn Twp.
1900 Census - age 44 in Rapho Twp.
1910 Census - age 54 in Rapho Twp.
1920 Census - age 63 in S. Londonderry Twp., Lebanon Co.
1930 Census - age 73 in S. Londonderry Twp., Lebanon Co. (No occupation listed)
Coin silver teaspoon, down-turned fiddle handle with short midrib on back, chamfered shooulders, broad-based drop, deep bowl with pointed oval shape.
Monogram on handle top is "CH" and underneath us "MLS." Accompanying the bottom monogram, underneath is the date "6-5-1962." At midpoint on handle bottom is struck "J. SHAFFNER" within a rectangular reserve and "STANDARD" within an "S" curved reserve.
Spoons were likely produced by Robert and William Wilson of Philadelphia in the 1840s, then retailed by John Shaffner of Lancaster City. Shaffner had a business advertisement in the Lancaster City Directory of 1843, listing his business as a "Comb, Jewelery, Fancy, and Trimming Store" at 18 North Queen St.
Light corrosion on top surface; heavier corrosion under handle.
Object ID
P.2003.007.006
Notes
Eby was raised in Penn Twp. and later moved to Mastersonville, Rapho Twp. for most of his adult life, before retiring to Lebanon Co. He & Lizzie are buried in Penryn Cemetery.
1860 Census- age 4 in Penn Twp.
1870 Census- age 15, a "servant" in home of uncle? Chr. Ruhl, Brickerville
1880 Census - age 28 in Penn Twp.
1900 Census - age 44 in Rapho Twp.
1910 Census - age 54 in Rapho Twp.
1920 Census - age 63 in S. Londonderry Twp., Lebanon Co.
1930 Census - age 73 in S. Londonderry Twp., Lebanon Co. (No occupation listed)
Coin silver teaspoon, down-turned fiddle handle with short midrib on back, chamfered shooulders, broad-based drop, deep bowl with pointed oval shape.
Monogram on handle top is "CH" and underneath us "MLS." Accompanying the bottom monogram, underneath is the date "6-5-1962." At midpoint on handle bottom is struck "J. SHAFFNER" within a rectangular reserve and "STANDARD" within an "S" curved reserve.
Spoons were likely produced by Robert and William Wilson of Philadelphia in the 1840s, then retailed by John Shaffner of Lancaster City. Shaffner had a business advertisement in the Lancaster City Directory of 1843, listing his business as a "Comb, Jewelery, Fancy, and Trimming Store" at 18 North Queen St.
Light corrosion on top surface; heavier corrosion under handle.
Object ID
P.2003.007.007
Notes
Eby was raised in Penn Twp. and later moved to Mastersonville, Rapho Twp. for most of his adult life, before retiring to Lebanon Co. He & Lizzie are buried in Penryn Cemetery.
1860 Census- age 4 in Penn Twp.
1870 Census- age 15, a "servant" in home of uncle? Chr. Ruhl, Brickerville
1880 Census - age 28 in Penn Twp.
1900 Census - age 44 in Rapho Twp.
1910 Census - age 54 in Rapho Twp.
1920 Census - age 63 in S. Londonderry Twp., Lebanon Co.
1930 Census - age 73 in S. Londonderry Twp., Lebanon Co. (No occupation listed)
Coin silver teaspoon, down-turned fiddle handle with short midrib on back, chamfered shooulders, broad-based drop, deep bowl with pointed oval shape.
Monogram on handle top is "CH" and underneath us "MLS." Accompanying the bottom monogram, underneath is the date "6-5-1962." At midpoint on handle bottom is struck "J. SHAFFNER" within a rectangular reserve and "STANDARD" within an "S" curved reserve.
Spoons were likely produced by Robert and William Wilson of Philadelphia in the 1840s, then retailed by John Shaffner of Lancaster City. Shaffner had a business advertisement in the Lancaster City Directory of 1843, listing his business as a "Comb, Jewelery, Fancy, and Trimming Store" at 18 North Queen St.
Light corrosion on top surface; heavier corrosion under handle.
Object ID
P.2003.007.008
Notes
Eby was raised in Penn Twp. and later moved to Mastersonville, Rapho Twp. for most of his adult life, before retiring to Lebanon Co. He & Lizzie are buried in Penryn Cemetery.
1860 Census- age 4 in Penn Twp.
1870 Census- age 15, a "servant" in home of uncle? Chr. Ruhl, Brickerville
1880 Census - age 28 in Penn Twp.
1900 Census - age 44 in Rapho Twp.
1910 Census - age 54 in Rapho Twp.
1920 Census - age 63 in S. Londonderry Twp., Lebanon Co.
1930 Census - age 73 in S. Londonderry Twp., Lebanon Co. (No occupation listed)
Elongated oval hinged lidded case made from silver with varying zigzag design on top and bottom. Pushbutton clasp in center of side. Interior is lined with black velvet. Oval medallion in center of top, surrounded by a triple leaf patterm; engraving in the medallion reads 'D Heitshu / Lancr/ Pa."
Outside is blackened and dented, especially on the ends. Clasp does not hold case shut. Velvet in interior is loose.
Teaspoon, coin silver, fiddleback design with pointed bowl.
Stamped on the back of the handle, in a long rectangle: "ZAHM & JACKSON." There are three sets of initials on handle with the date of 1845. (On Jan 29, 1845, Michael Zahm and John W. Jackson announced in the paper that they had purchased a store on North Queen St.) The original set of large initials is "MF," perhpas for Maria M. Frantz (mother of E.F. Bowman). The date is next, followed by "EFB" for Ezra F. Bowman and "LMB" for Luetta Musser Bowman.
A sticker was attached to back of handle with handwritten date of 1830.
General wear with minor dents in bowl and tarnish. Crease at mid-handle.
Teaspoon, coin silver, fiddleback design with pointed bowl.
Stamped on the back of the handle, in a long rectangle, is "ZAHM & JACKSON." There are three sets of initals on handle with the date 1845. The original set of large initals is "MF", perhaps for Maria M. Frantz (mother of E.F. Bowman). The date is next, followed by "EFB" for Ezra F. Bowman and "LMB" for Luetta Musser Bowman.
A sticker was attached to baxk of handle with the handwritten date of 1830.
General wear with minor dents in bowl and tarnish. Crease at mid-handle.