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.
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
Spoon, coin silver, fiddleback, pointed bowl. Monogram engraved on end of handle reads: "KAG". Hallmark on handle back contains three symbols followed by 'RHOADS." Sticker label on handle reads: "Rhoads/ Jeweler/ Gorham."
One of a set of four silver spoons, in red case. Sticker label on case by spoons reads: "Lancaster/ Silver/ RHOADS".
Spoon, coin silver, fiddleback, pointed bowl. Monogram engraved on end of handle reads: "KAG". Hallmark on handle back contains three symbols followed by 'RHOADS." Sticker label on handle reads: "Rhoads/ Jeweler/ Gorham."
One of a set of four silver spoons, in red case. Sticker label on case by spoons reads: "Lancaster/ Silver/ RHOADS".
Spoon, coin silver, fiddleback, pointed bowl. Monogram engraved on end of handle reads: "KAG". Hallmark on handle back contains three symbols followed by 'RHOADS." Sticker label on handle reads: "Rhoads/ Jeweler/ Gorham."
One of a set of four silver spoons, in red case. Sticker label on case by spoons reads: "Lancaster/ Silver/ RHOADS".
Spoon, coin silver, fiddleback, pointed bowl. Monogram engraved on end of handle reads: "KAG". Hallmark on handle back contains three symbols followed by 'RHOADS." Sticker label on handle reads: "Rhoads/ Jeweler/ Gorham."
One of a set of four silver spoons, in red case. Sticker label on case by spoons reads: "Lancaster/ Silver/ RHOADS".
Spoon, coin silver, fiddleback, pointed bowl. "B" engraved on end of handle. mark on back of handle reads: "W. Faber." Sticker label on back of handle reads: "1837/Phila."
One of a set of two silver spoons, presented by donor in a red felt case. Sticker label on case by spoons reads: "BOWMAN SILVER."
Spoon, coin silver, fiddleback, pointed bowl. "B" engraved on end of handle. mark on back of handle reads: "W. Faber." Sticker label on back of handle reads: "1837/Phila."
One of a set of two silver spoons, presented by donor in a red felt case. Sticker label on case by spoons reads: "BOWMAN SILVER."
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)
Set of six teaspoons, coin silver, in fiddleback shape.
Marked on the handle back with a pseudo hallmark (horsse and chevron of James Watts) and the word "COIN". Along the lenght of the handle is stamped, "H.L. & E.J. ZAHM."
Retailed by H. L. Zahm & E. J. Zahm.
Provenance
According to donor, these and other silver spoons were collected by Martha Slaymaker (donor's husband's mother)
Light corrosion on top surface; heavier corrosion under handle.
Object ID
G.98.12.14a
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)
