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Collection
Print Collection
Object ID
1959.001
Date Range
1825-1845
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Collection
Print Collection
Description
Ink drawing of "an arch erected by the patriotic citizens of W. King S. Lanc. in honor of the arrival of General G. M. Lafayette who visited this town July 27th 1825." G. B. xxxx
Date Range
1825-1845
Year Range From
1825
Year Range To
1845
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Cabinet
Cabinet 2
Storage Shelf
Shelf 1
Storage Container
Box 0008
People
Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de
Subcategory
Art
Search Terms
Arches
Celebrations
Drawings
Object Name
Drawing
Material
Paper
Height (in)
8
Width (in)
9.75
Condition
Fair
Condition Notes
For conservation
Object ID
1959.001
Accession Number
1959.001
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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
Decorative Arts Collection: Textiles
Object ID
1994.002
Date Range
1850-1880
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Collection
Decorative Arts Collection: Textiles
Description
Woven coverlet with central medallion circled by leaves, vines and grapes. Eagles on each of the four inner corners have wings spread, stars and stripes on their breasts. Eagles on the border have wings closed. Outer border of swags and tassels. Band at foot edge:, "Made by H. Stager - Mount Joy - Lancaster Co. PA - Fast Color - No 1 - Clara L. Whitlock"
One piece, no center seam. Cream-colored cotton warp; red, green and blue-green wool weft. Top edge rolled and stitches. 2-inch self-fringes on sides; tape with fringes sewn to foot edge.
Date Range
1850-1880
Year Range From
1850
Year Range To
1880
Made By
Stager, Henry F.
Last Owner
Whitlock, Clara L.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 5
Storage Cabinet
Unit 39
Storage Shelf
Shelf 2
Storage Container
Box 1018
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Search Terms
Coverlets
Object Name
Coverlet
Length (cm)
191.77
Length (ft)
6.2916666667
Length (in)
75.5
Width (cm)
218.44
Width (ft)
7.1666666667
Width (in)
86
Dimension Details
Width: 71.5 inches + 2 borders of 2-inch fringes= 75.5
Length: 84 + 2-inch fringe = 86
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2018-03-14
Condition Notes
Some stains; some mending. Unraveled hem in a five places on the top edge. Tape fringe on foot edge separated from coverlet in places.
Object ID
1994.002
Notes
Weaver Henry F. Stager is cited in:
1. Heisey, John W., compiler. "A Checklist of American Coverlet Weavers." Wmsburg, VA: The Colonial Wmsbrg. Foundation, 1978. p. 108.
2. Anderson, Clarita. "American Coverlets and Their Weavers." Wmsburg, VA, 2002. p. 125.
Place of Origin
Mount Joy
Accession Number
1994.002
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Collection
History Collection: Places & Spaces
Object ID
1921.001.1
Date Range
1758-1830
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Collection
History Collection: Places & Spaces
Description
Painted trade Sign of Fountain Inn Hotel in Lancaster, PA.
Date Range
1758-1830
Year Range From
1758
Year Range To
1830
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Art Rack
Storage Cabinet
North Side
Storage Shelf
Rack 6
Storage Drawer
Back
Subcategory
Advertising Medium
Search Terms
Fountain Inn Hotel
Hotels
Object Name
Sign, Trade
Material
Wood
Object ID
1921.001.1
Accession Number
1921.001
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Collection
History Collection
Object ID
1976.025.16
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Collection
History Collection
Description
Christmas tree ornaments:
A Silver kugel in grape cluster form, silvered interior. Mold-blown glass is well formed. Top has patterned brass cap with wire hanging ring. 6.5" x 4.5"
B Green kugel in grape cluster form, with silvered interior. Mold-blown glass is well formed. Top has patterned brass cap with wire hanging ring. 5 x 3.5"
C Gold kugel with silvered interior, in grape cluster form. Mold-blown glass is well formed. Top has patterned brass cap with wire hanging ring. 5 x 3.25"
D Bag of twisted glass cylinders with tapered ends. One end twisted into a circle for metal hook.
Year Range From
1850
Year Range To
1910
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 3
Storage Cabinet
Unit 14
Storage Container
Box 1007: Holiday & Seasonal Objects
Subcategory
Art
Object Name
Ornament, Christmas Tree
Material
Glass
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2015-02-20
Condition Notes
A Significant mottling is occurring due to deterioration of silvering as well as what looks like hairline cracks.
B Some mottling is occurring due to deterioration of silvering.
C Color varies with darkest section at center. Some mottling is occurring due to deterioration of silvering.
Object ID
1976.025.16
Place of Origin
Germany or France
Accession Number
1976.025
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Collection
History Collection
Object ID
1954.001.1
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Collection
History Collection
Description
Gold colored glass kugel, spherical, with silvered interior. Patterned brass cap with wire hanging ring at top.
Year Range From
1850
Year Range To
1910
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 3
Storage Cabinet
Unit 14
Storage Container
Box 1007: Holiday & Seasonal Objects
Subcategory
Art
Object Name
Ornament, Christmas Tree
Material
Glass
Diameter (in)
4
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2015-02-20
Condition Notes
Minor surface scratches with some mottling caused by deteriorated silvering on interior.
Object ID
1954.001.1
Accession Number
1954.001
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Collection
Decorative Arts Collection: Ceramics
Title
Sugar Bowl
Object ID
1925.041.53
Date Range
1800-1830
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Collection
Decorative Arts Collection: Ceramics
Title
Sugar Bowl
Description
Pearlware bowl, thrown with applied scallopped edge and sprig ring ornament applied to sides. Handpainted and sponged Polychrome painted decoration, peacock motif. Labels on bottom removed, "Leeds Sugarbowl" and "15B"
Date Range
1800-1830
Year Range From
1800
Year Range To
1830
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 35
Storage Shelf
Shelf 3
Subcategory
Food Service T&E
Object Name
Bowl, Sugar
Material
Clay
Height (in)
4.5
Diameter (in)
5
Condition
Fair
Condition Notes
Hole in bottom, crazing, 1 cracked sprig decoration.
Object ID
1925.041.53
Place of Origin
England
Accession Number
1925.041
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Collection
Decorative Arts Collection: Ceramics
Object ID
2003.028
Date Range
1800-1840
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Collection
Decorative Arts Collection: Ceramics
Description
Pearlware polychromed cup. "Gaudy Dutch" similar to "carnation" pattern in Fox. Label removed, "SD107"
Date Range
1800-1840
Year Range From
1800
Year Range To
1840
Storage Location
LCHS / Willson Memorial Building
Storage Room
Museum North
Storage Wall
East Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 04
Storage Shelf
Shelf 2
Subcategory
Food Service T&E
Object Name
Cup
Material
Clay
Height (in)
2.5
Diameter (in)
2.5
Condition
Good
Condition Notes
some very small chips along top edge, crazing throughout, small chips along bottom edge.
Object ID
2003.028
Place of Origin
England
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
2003.028
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Collection
Decorative Arts Collection: Ceramics
Title
Mochaware mustard pot with lid
Object ID
1949.011.03
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Collection
Decorative Arts Collection: Ceramics
Title
Mochaware mustard pot with lid
Description
Slip decorated mochaware with dendritic patterns in dark brown on pearlware body (A) with lid (B). Slip banded with broad orange-brown band and dark brown borders. Applied rolled handle with shaped, decorated terminals. Slightly domed lid has two bands of dark brown and one of orange-brown, with round finial and cutaway for spoon.
Removed label "Mocha 5B". Remaining tape label on lid is "2082 J. B. Morris, Jr."
Year Range From
1820
Year Range To
1870
Last Owner
Morris, John B., Jr.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 34
Storage Shelf
Shelf 2
Subcategory
Food Service T&E
Object Name
Pot, Mustard
Material
Clay
Height (in)
2.75
Width (in)
3.75
Diameter (in)
2.75
Dimension Details
Width includes handle and height is with lid.
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2014-04-03
Condition Notes
Adhesive tape label under lid. Remaining tape adhesive under body.
Object ID
1949.011.03
Place of Origin
England
Accession Number
1949.011
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Collection
Decorative Arts Collection: Ceramics
Title
Mochaware Pitcher
Object ID
1949.011.01
Date Range
1785-1830
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Collection
Decorative Arts Collection: Ceramics
Title
Mochaware Pitcher
Description
Thrown with applied handle having foliate-molded terminals, pulled spout. Slip banded and slip trailed earthworm decoration in multiple colors.
Two paper stickers on bottom are: "2177/ J.B. Morris Jr." and "Mocha 3P".
Date Range
1785-1830
Year Range From
1785
Year Range To
1830
Last Owner
Morris, John B., Jr.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 34
Storage Shelf
Shelf 4
Subcategory
Food Service T&E
Object Name
Pitcher
Material
Clay
Height (in)
7.5
Width (in)
9
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2014-03-25
Condition Notes
Crack across center of handle, small chip next to spout, lossof glaze on interior and under spout. Abrasions around shoulder. Accretions and soil at various places. Foot ring has wear and very heavy soil.
Object ID
1949.011.01
Accession Number
1949.011
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