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
Mennonite cotton bonnet, winter grey. Previously stored in box printed, "Kraus Millinery / 209-211 West King Street / Lancaster, Pennsylvania" Owned by Barbara Sue Trout of Landisville, PA. See more info in Archives.
Mennonite cotton bonnet, black. Previously stored in box printed, "Kraus Millinery / 209-211 West King Street / Lancaster, Pennsylvania" Owned by Barbara Sue Trout of Landisville, PA. See more info in Archives.
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.
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"