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Radio, Crystal

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/55d365fb-586f-46e5-8ab3-152560368540

Collection: Science, Medicine & Technology Collection

Title: Crystal Radio Wireless Radio Wave Detector

Object ID: 1972.004.4

Date Range: 1912

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Collection: Science, Medicine & Technology Collection

Title: Crystal Radio Wireless Radio Wave Detector

Description: A "Galena 'Catwhisker' Wireless Detector" used in early crystal radio. Precision crystal detector with iron pyrite crystal, used in commercial wireless stations.; Mounted on a 3/5-inch square, .5-inch high with beveled edge. 2.5-inch glass tube secured between metal pieces. Screw on side of metal bracket can be removed to uncover the glass tube.

Date Range: 1912

Year Range From: 1912

Year Range To: 1912

Made By: Fenstermaker, Emanuel Lively

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: DAC

Storage Wall: Island 1

Storage Cabinet: Unit 06

Storage Shelf: Shelf 3

People: Fenstermaker, Emanuel Lively

Subcategory: Need to Classify

Object Name: Radio, Crystal

Material: Paper, Wood

Height (in): 4.5

Length (in): 3.5

Width (in): 3.5

Condition: Good

Object ID: 1972.004.4

Notes: See also the Patents Collection (MG0632)

Place of Origin: Lancaster

Accession Number: 1972.004

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Bag, Grain

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/33c9dfe4-548b-4d2f-ad82-362771637110

Collection: Science, Medicine & Technology Collection

Object ID: 2003.073

Date Range: 1930-1960

Collection: Science, Medicine & Technology Collection

Description: Grain bag, "John W. Eshelman and Sons / Lancaster, PA / Est. 1842.

Date Range: 1930-1960

Year Range From: 1930

Year Range To: 1960

Storage Location: LCHS / Willson Memorial Building

Storage Room: Museum West

Storage Wall: CC N

Storage Cabinet: Unit 02

Storage Shelf: SH3

Subcategory: Need to Classify

Object Name: Bag, Grain

Material: Cotton

Length (in): 41.5

Width (in): 34.5

Condition: Good

Object ID: 2003.073

Accession Number: 2003.073

Broadside

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/bc72e9a0-2492-46a9-b575-432339402908

Collection: Print Collection

Title: Deichler Boot and Shoe Store Broadside

Object ID: 2003.208

Date Range: February 8, 1844

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Collection: Print Collection

Title: Deichler Boot and Shoe Store Broadside

Description: Pink advertising poster: Boot and Shoe Store removed to 16 North Queen St.; Maximilian and Philip Deichler, successors to Jacob Griel, Feb. 8, 1844.; J. H. Bryson Printer, West King St.

Date Range: February 8, 1844

Year Range From: 1844

Year Range To: 1844

Made By: Bryson, J. H.

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: DAC

Storage Cabinet: Cabinet 2

Storage Shelf: Shelf 1

Storage Container: Box 0031

People: Bryston, J.H.; Deichler, Maximillian; Diechler, Philip; Griel, Jacob

Subcategory: Need to Classify

Object Name: Broadside

Material: Paper, Wove

Height (in): 1.751

Width (in): 9.5

Condition: Good

Object ID: 2003.208

Place of Origin: Lancaster

Usage: Maximilian and Philip Deichler

Accession Number: 2003.208

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Medal

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/fd4a9674-a58f-4074-9ee7-407765378419

Collection: Military Collection

Title: World War I Homecoming Medal for Returning Soldiers

Object ID: 2003.010

Date Range: 1919-1925

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Collection: Military Collection

Title: World War I Homecoming Medal for Returning Soldiers

Description: World War I medal or award. Bronze stylized inner seal of Lancaster. Given to soldiers returning from WWI in 1919. See Journal article, vol. 97, #2.; JFA Company (J. F. Appel); (Same as 2023.001.118)

Date Range: 1919-1925

Year Range From: 1919

Year Range To: 1925

Made By: JFA Company

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: DAC

Storage Wall: North Wall

Storage Cabinet: Unit 04

Storage Drawer: Drawer 04

Subcategory: Need to Classify

Search Terms: World War I; Medals

Object Name: Medal

Oither Names: Military Medal

Material: Cloth, Metal

Length (in): 2.5

Width (in): 1.5

Condition: Fair, Good

Condition Date: 2023-10-09

Condition Notes: Medal is in good condition, but white cotton ribbon fibers have separated

Object ID: 2003.010

Place of Origin: Lancaster

Accession Number: 2003.010

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Table, Center

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/8ddd55c5-8973-4cbb-89ff-756938072003

Collection: Wheatland

Object ID: W.1989.219.001

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Collection: Wheatland

Description: Simple marble top Rococo revival style table characterized by curvilinear lines and carved floral and foliate ornamentation on the apron and cabriole legs. An X-shaped stretcher with a central finial connects and supports the legs.

Year Range From: 1840

Year Range To: 1860

Storage Location: Wheatland, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Second Floor Landing

Storage Wall: South Wall

Subcategory: Need to Classify

Object Name: Table, Center

Material: Wood/Marble

Height (in): 28.5

Width (in): 37.125

Depth (in): 25.75

Condition: Good

Condition Date: 2023-05-04

Object ID: W.1989.219.001

Notes: Originally loaned by donor in 1980 followed by donation in 1989.

Accession Number: W.1989.219

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Table, Center

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/f44163cd-df23-49da-be06-030349436230

Collection: Wheatland

Object ID: W.1989.247.001

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Collection: Wheatland

Description: Center table. Oval, with white marble top overhanging wood skirt which is double-cyma curved. Four C- and S- scrolled supports curve down to cartouche-shaped shelf. Four scrolled legs curve down to casters.

Year Range From: 1840

Year Range To: 1865

Storage Location: Wheatland, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Second Floor Hall

Storage Wall: East Wall

Subcategory: Need to Classify

Object Name: Table, Center

Material: Walnut/Marble

Height (in): 29.188

Length (in): 33.625

Width (in): 22.875

Dimension Details: Length and width describe marble top of table.

Condition: Good

Condition Date: 2022-07-13

Condition Notes: Underside of marble top has oily brown slash mark.

Object ID: W.1989.247.001

Credit: Estate of Oscar A. and Mildred Larson

Accession Number: W.1989.247

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Lithograph

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/a84b967b-8eac-4324-82f1-431430397110

Collection: Wheatland

Title: The Presidents of the United States'

Object ID: W.2003.006.001

Date Range: 1845

Collection: Wheatland

Title: The Presidents of the United States'

Description: Color lithograph of 'The Presidents of the United States.' George Washington in center oval. Surrounding ovals contain pictures of John Adams, James Madison, John Quincy Adams, Martin Van Buren, John Tyler, James Polk, William Henry Harrison, Andrew Jack

Provenance: Found in collection.

Date Range: 1845

Creator: Currier, Nathaniel, 1813-1888

People: Adams, John; Adams, John Quincy; Jackson, Andrew; Jefferson, Thomas; Madison, James; Monroe, James; Polk, James; Tyler, John; Van Buren, Martin; Washington, George

Subcategory: Need to Classify

Search Terms: Lithographs; Presidents; Prints

Object Name: Lithograph

Material: Paper

Makers Mark: Lith. & Pub. by N. Currier, 2 Spruce St. N.Y.'

Height (in): 14.75

Width (in): 9.75

Condition: Poor

Condition Date: 2003-06-27

Condition Notes: Removed from acidic frame and backing due to acid burn and discoloration.

Object ID: W.2003.006.001

Notes: Removed from acidic frame and backing to prevent further acid burns / discoloration.

Place of Origin: USA

Credit: Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Accession Number: W.2003.006

Lithograph

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/c8ec5d33-3f81-499a-8657-110351582124

Collection: Wheatland

Title: James Buchanan Secretary of State' 'James Buchanan Secretary of State'

Object ID: W.2003.009.001

Date Range: 1847

Collection: Wheatland

Title: James Buchanan Secretary of State' 'James Buchanan Secretary of State'

Description: Black and white lithograph of James Buchanan. Bust view. Buchanan wears a black jacket and vest, and a white shirt. Pillar in the background. 'James Buchanan Secretary of State.'

Provenance: Unknown - found in collection.

Date Range: 1847

Creator: Fenderick, Charles

People: Buchanan, James

Subcategory: Need to Classify

Inscription Text: Chs. Fenderick 1847'

Inscription Type: Manufacturer's Mark

Object Name: Lithograph

Material: Paper

Makers Mark: Printed by Ed Weber & Co., drawn by Charles Fenderick

Height (cm): 4.8

Width (cm): 3.5

Condition: Fair

Condition Date: 2003-07-07

Condition Notes: Edges torn. Water marks on front and back.

Object ID: W.2003.009.001

Notes: Stored in flat file.

Place of Origin: Baltimore, Maryland

Credit: Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Accession Number: W.2003.009

Lithograph

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/49b4ab37-121f-4bd5-a09b-121240342414

Collection: Wheatland

Title: James Buchanan Secretary of State'

Object ID: W.2003.010.001

Date Range: 1847

Collection: Wheatland

Title: James Buchanan Secretary of State'

Description: Black and white lithograph of James Buchanan. Bust view. Buchanan wears a black jacket and vest, and a white shirt. Pillar in background. 'James Buchanan Secretary of State.'

Provenance: Unknown - found in collection.

Date Range: 1847

Creator: Fenderick, Charles

People: Buchanan, James

Subcategory: Need to Classify

Inscription Text: Chs. Fenderick, 1847'

Inscription Type: Manufacturer's Mark

Object Name: Lithograph

Material: Paper

Makers Mark: Printed by Ed. Webert & Co., drawn by Charles Fenderick.

Height (cm): 4.8

Width (cm): 3.5

Condition: Fair

Condition Date: 2003-07-07

Condition Notes: Some dark spots on front and back.

Object ID: W.2003.010.001

Notes: Stored in flat file.

Place of Origin: Baltimore, Maryland

Credit: Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Accession Number: W.2003.010

Lithograph

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/17101140-b818-444d-974b-150325508330

Collection: Wheatland

Title: James Buchanan Secretary of State'

Object ID: W.2003.011.001

Date Range: 1847

Collection: Wheatland

Title: James Buchanan Secretary of State'

Description: Black and white lithograph of James Buchanan. Bust view. Buchanan wears a black jacket and vest, and a white shirt. Pillar in background. 'James Buchanan Secretary of State.'

Provenance: Unknown - found in collection.

Date Range: 1847

Creator: Fenderick, Charles

People: Buchanan, James

Subcategory: Need to Classify

Inscription Text: Chs. Fenderick, 1847'

Inscription Type: Manufacturer's Mark

Object Name: Lithograph

Material: Paper

Makers Mark: Printed by Ed. Webert & Co., drawn by Charles Fenderick.

Height (cm): 4.8

Width (cm): 3.5

Condition: Fair

Condition Date: 2003-07-07

Condition Notes: Some brown spoting, edges are ripped.

Object ID: W.2003.011.001

Notes: Stored in flat file.

Place of Origin: Baltimore, Maryland

Credit: Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Accession Number: W.2003.011

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