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Collection
Military Collection
Object ID
2002.008
Date Range
1943-1945
Collection
Military Collection
Description
Cotton and linen flag. Red with smaller inset rectangle of white cotton with a blue cotton star in the middle. White mounting edge with metal grommets at top and bottom. World War II service flag for the signal corps aviation.
Date Range
1943-1945
Year Range From
1943
Year Range To
1945
Last Owner
Messenkop, William Lawrence
Storage Location
LCHS / Willson Memorial Building
Storage Room
Guild Vault
Storage Wall
East Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 02
Storage Shelf
Shelf 2
Storage Drawer
Drawer B1
Subcategory
Ceremonial Artifact
Subject
World War, 1939-1945
Search Terms
Flags
Signal Corps
World War II
WWII
Object Name
Flag
Material
Cotton, Linen
Height (in)
11
Length (in)
17
Condition
Good
Object ID
2002.008
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Collection
General Collection
Object ID
2002.055
Date Range
1875-1900
Collection
General Collection
Description
Silk embroidered eagle emblem with banner underneath inscribed, "E Pluribus Unum." Faded blue silk background cloth.
Date Range
1875-1900
Year Range From
1875
Year Range To
1900
Storage Location
LCHS / Willson Memorial Building
Storage Room
Guild Vault
Storage Wall
East Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 02
Storage Shelf
Shelf 3
Subcategory
Ceremonial Artifact
Object Name
Flag
Material
Silk
Height (in)
21
Width (in)
22
Depth (in)
0.5
Condition Notes
Requires examination, possible removal from frame.
Object ID
2002.055
Accession Number
2002.055
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Collection
History Collection: Groups & Organizations, Society of 28th Division
Object ID
2002.162.1
Date Range
1940-1960
Collection
History Collection: Groups & Organizations, Society of 28th Division
Description
wooden flagstand and three miniature flags.
Date Range
1940-1960
Year Range From
1940
Year Range To
1960
Storage Location
LCHS / Willson Memorial Building
Storage Room
Museum West
Storage Wall
CC N
Storage Cabinet
Unit 09
Storage Shelf
Shelf 2
Subcategory
Ceremonial Artifact
Object Name
Holder, Flagpole
Material
Wood
Condition
Good
Object ID
2002.162.1
Accession Number
2002.162
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Collection
Education Collection
Object ID
E.2003.43
Date Range
1913-1944
Collection
Education Collection
Description
Collection of Maps related to World War I and II
Date Range
1913-1944
Year Range From
1913
Year Range To
1944
Storage Location
LCHS / Willson Memorial Building
Storage Room
Museum North
Storage Wall
East Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 07
Storage Shelf
Shelf 3
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Map
Material
Paper
Object ID
E.2003.43
Accession Number
E.2003.043
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Collection
History Collection
Object ID
2003.128
Date Range
1872
Collection
History Collection
Description
Commemorative medal, in black thermoplastic case with blue velvet interior
Face: Relief of Woman surrounded by ocean w/ship, spinning wheel, shield, eagle, etc. "American Institute, New York"
Reverse: "Medal of Special Award / Awarded to / S. T. Davis / for the / Manor Bee Hive / 1872"
Date Range
1872
Year Range From
1872
Year Range To
1872
Storage Location
LCHS / Willson Memorial Building
Storage Room
Guild Vault
Storage Wall
South Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 01
Storage Drawer
Drawer 19
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Medal, Commemorative
Material
Metal
Depth (in)
0.125
Diameter (in)
2
Condition
Good
Object ID
2003.128
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Collection
History Collection
Object ID
2003.127
Date Range
1873
Collection
History Collection
Description
Commemorative medal, in leather covered case with purple velvet interior
Face: Relief of Woman surrounded by ocean w/ship, spinning wheel, shield, eagle, etc. "American Institute, New York"
Reverse: "Medal of Special Award / Awarded to / S. T. Davis / for the / Manor Bee Hive / 1873"
Date Range
1873
Year Range From
1873
Year Range To
1873
Storage Location
LCHS / Willson Memorial Building
Storage Room
Guild Vault
Storage Wall
South Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 01
Storage Drawer
Drawer 19
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Medal, Commemorative
Material
Metal
Depth (in)
0.125
Diameter (in)
2
Condition
Good
Object ID
2003.127
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Collection
History Collection: Person
Object ID
2008.024.1
Collection
History Collection: Person
Description
Black ribbon with attached medallion for marksmanship(?). Man taking aim at unseen target. Back: "Dupont / Beginner Trophy" Awarded to John E. Schroll
Year Range From
1880
Year Range To
1959
Storage Location
LCHS / Willson Memorial Building
Storage Room
Museum West
Storage Wall
South Wall
Storage Cabinet
Cabinet 2
Storage Shelf
Shelf 1
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Medal, Commemorative
Material
Cloth, Satin, Metal
Object ID
2008.024.1
Accession Number
2008.024
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Collection
History Collection: Person
Object ID
2008.024.2
Date Range
1924
Collection
History Collection: Person
Description
medallion for marksmanship(?). Gold circle with two gold rifles intersecting in X behind blue and yellow target in medal's center. Reads: "Penna. State Champion / 1924 / Class B" awarded to John E. Schroll
Date Range
1924
Year Range From
1880
Year Range To
1959
Storage Location
LCHS / Willson Memorial Building
Storage Room
Museum West
Storage Wall
South Wall
Storage Cabinet
Cabinet 2
Storage Shelf
Shelf 1
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Medal, Commemorative
Material
Gold
Object ID
2008.024.2
Accession Number
2008.024
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Collection
History Collection: Person, Sarah Ann Stauffer
Object ID
2002.154.54
Date Range
1850-1890
Collection
History Collection: Person, Sarah Ann Stauffer
Description
Portrait of young gentleman. Fairly faded out. Water marks/stains, one around right eye of man (viewer's left) in decorative bronze-colored frame with glass narrow gold-colored braid around edge. All with a red velvet rectangle. On the red velvet lining of the lid/cover: "Addis (?) s Lancaster Gallery/ NE Corner of Centre Square & N. Queen St." Black container has decorative motifs on front and back.
Date Range
1850-1890
Year Range From
1850
Year Range To
1890
Creator
Addis's Lancaster Gallery
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 4
Storage Cabinet
Unit 20
Storage Container
Box 0615
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Ambrotype
Height (in)
0.625
Length (in)
3.75
Width (in)
3.25
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2018-09-21
Condition Notes
Fabric hinge torn: ambrotype and cover are separated.
Image somewhat faded. Water marks/stains, one around right eye of man (viewer's left) Wear on outside where black has rubbed off
Object ID
2002.154.54
Accession Number
2002.154
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Collection
History Collection: Places & Spaces
Object ID
1933.020.3
Collection
History Collection: Places & Spaces
Description
Liberty Bell pendant medallion with Independence Hall on the back. Outline of bell has contoured image of Liberty Bell with inscription, crack and clapper. Inscription at top reads "OF LEV XXV&X PROCLAIM / IN PHILDA. BY ORDER OF TH--" and below this is "PASS AND STOW / PHILADA. / MDCCLIII."
Back is flat with a raised image of Independence Hall. Extended tab at top has hole with two linked wire rings for hanging.
Year Range From
1876
Year Range To
1930
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 4
Storage Cabinet
Unit 18
Storage Container
Box 1001
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Medal, Commemorative
Material
Brass
Height (in)
2.25
Width (in)
1.5
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2015-02-26
Condition Notes
Expected dark patina from oxidation and handling. Some wear to raised letters.
Object ID
1933.020.3
Accession Number
1933.020
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