A: Watercolor on wove paper of J. Crump Tannery, Marietta, Pa, depicting a panoramic view of the Klumpp Tannery and residence, viewed from Front St. The white 2-story frame house with one-story addition is in the foreground on the left with a man and woman by the front door. The tannery complex with smokestack is on the right, set further back from the street with the tanning operation underway. A man in a small horse-drawn carriage is in the street in the front and a boy chasing 2 chickens is in the yard between the house and tannery. A brick church is in the background center.
John C. Klumpp's Tannery was built by P. Moyer on Locust Street between 2nd St. (now E. Market) and Prospect Alley in 1815. Klumpp acquired the tannery in 1874 and operated it until his death in 1901. The tannery occupied lots 69-70-71-72, Strawberry Alley ran beside the Klumpp residence on the left. To the rear of the dwelling, behind the fence can be the kitchen garden and outhouse.
Signed bottom left, in ink, "P. Meissner./18/1/76."
2 photographs of tannery:
B: Black and white photo showing roughly the same view as A, although closer to ground level. The house is on the left and the tannery on the right. At least five people are sitting/standing on the porch of the house facing the yard. The buildings appear mostly unchanged from the watercolor. The date "1908" is written in the lower left corner in ink.
C: Black and whit photo of the tannery from the back. Four separate buildings of varying design can be seen in a row, with the smokestack extending up out of frame slightly right of center. A stone bridge over a creek is at extreme right, with creek running around the buildings to the left. The date "1929" is written in the lower left corner in blue ink.
The photographs appear to be photographic copies of the originals. They were attached to the paper backing covering the frame of the watercolor.
A: watercolor has brown staining all over, especially apparent in the sky. Further discoloration along the top edge. The pieces was cleaned (dry and wet), mended, and flattened by the Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts in Philadelphia in 1991.
B,C: Photos. B is browned and faded at the edges and curves inward. Both B and C have tape and backing residue on the reverse. They were dry cleaned, mended and flattened by the CCAJA in 1991. Further details available in file.
Pastel on paper with double mat in modern frame. Shows an empty canoe-like craft drifting along the bank of the Susquehanna River near Columbia, PA with the sun setting (or rising) on the horizon.
There are various pieces of information written on the back, including the title and date of the painting: "Sundown--Susquehanna River c. 1870 / Columbia, Lancaster County, Pa." The back also lists the provenance: "Presented to John H. Libhart / Family in 1948 by Grace & Loretta Minich, / Inheritors of the Mifflin Estate." This contradicts a notarized statement from the donor in the object file which states the title is "Sunrise".
Provenance
9/07/2012 - Transferred from HC Collections; 12/07/95 - from Mr. Lamar Libhart 4016 Green Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110 717- 2344-7734.
H: 16.75 inches x W: 20.75 inches x D: .675 inches. Modern frame with double mat mounting
Object Name
Painting
Material
Paper
Medium
Painting, Pastel
Height (cm)
42.545
Height (ft)
1.3958333333
Height (in)
16.75
Width (cm)
52.705
Width (ft)
1.7291666667
Width (in)
20.75
Depth (cm)
1.7145
Depth (ft)
0.05625
Depth (in)
0.675
Dimension Details
Height: 16 3/4 In Frame; Width: 20 3/4 in frame; Length: ; Depth 5/8 in frame.
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2016-03-18
Condition Notes
Some small punctures and dents. Buckling over surface, lifting towards the plexi glazing. Particles of color fallen to bottom inside, visible, esp. against mat. A significant semicircular tear is on the left side, about halfway down. Some scratches in the bottom left corner.
Back has tape separating / detaching at numerous points.
Pair of hand-knitted woolen stockings, worn by Amish women, called 'wedding stockings' Done in purple. 3-inch decorative top border with bands of red, purple and white. Scalloped top edge.
Within a 1-inch white band wide beneath decorative edge is a red "B B" and "1873" cross-stitched in red wool. Two red flowers with purple leaves separate date from initials.
Seam runs at back of calf from top to heel.
2 bands of red at toes.
Probably made for Amish woman with initials "BB", perhaps standing for a member of the Beiler family.
McCauley notes the popularity of knitting i American during the 1850s-1970s. "Patterns for knitting initials and dates into sock were published in women's magazines during this period and would have been available to the Amish community." (Wendell Zercher)
Photo appeared in "Knitting America" (2007) Michael Dregni, editor. Page 65.
Date Range
1873
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 2
Storage Cabinet
Unit 13
Storage Shelf
Shelf 5
Storage Container
Box 0058
Object Name
Stocking
Material
Wool
Length (cm)
5.842
Length (ft)
0.1916666667
Length (in)
2.3
Dimension Details
5 inches wide at top (folded)= 10-inch circumference
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2006-08-02
Condition Notes
Very good condition; slight color fading. Darned at toes.
Pair of hand-knitted woolen stockings, called 'Wedding Stockings,' worn by Amish women. Done in a mixed blue-and-red yarn with two bands of white at top. White toes decorated with a single 2-row band blue-red yarn.
Top 1.25-inch is knit 2-purl 2 ribbing, .25-inch of white at top edge. Below ribbing is a band of white with 'CD' and '1876' separate by two sets of three all-red flowers. These are knitted into the stocking (unlike P.06.15.03). Seam runs at back of calf, from top to heel. Probably made for Amish woman with initials 'CD,' perhaps standing for the Amish name Diener/Dienner.
This pair of stockings is pictured in Decorative Arts of the Amish of Lancaster County, p. 96. McCauley notes the popularity of knitting in American during the 1850s-1870s. "Patterns of knitting initials and dates into sock were published in women's magazines during this period and would have been available to the Amish community. (Owned at this time by Anne and Tom Wentzel.)
(Written by Wendell Zercher.)
These stockings were also pictured in the book "Knitting America," edited by Michale Dregni (2007) on page 65.
Date Range
1876
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 2
Storage Cabinet
Unit 13
Storage Shelf
Shelf 5
Storage Container
Box 0058
Object Name
Stocking
Length (cm)
50.8
Length (ft)
1.6666666667
Length (in)
20
Dimension Details
5 inches wide at top with sock folded in half = 10-inch circumference
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2006-07-02
Condition Notes
Good overall with multiple small holes near tops--moth damage. No visible wear or fading.
Watercolor aerial-angled view picturing the lower right corner of the bed. Green fabric curtains are tied to the slender fluted wooden column beneath the top decorative gray wooden edging. A square wood portion of the column supports the cross piece at the foot of the bed. A white covering on the bed has pink stripes along its edge and a green flounce matching the curtains above hangs between the mattress and the floor. Printed in lower left corner: "BEDSTEAD/ YEATES' HOUSE/1879."
Watercolor of "Mirror/ Yeates Mansion/ Lancaster/Pa:-" In lower right corner is a letter embellishment "m?n:" and beneath it, "-1879-" Oval-shaped mirror hanging on the wall is edged ornately with gold-colored curved leafy branches. On the top at the center is a gold lamppost/ torch.
There is a brown mark on the bottom edge, about 1.5 inches from the left corner. There are the remains of a previous backing on the corners and sides of the reverse which have partially bled through to the fronts, especially at the lower left corner. (by Scott Sagar, 12/06/2000)
The piece is currently float-mounted in hinged window matting.
Object ID
P.77.31.42
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Role
Artist
Credit
Acquired through the generosity of the James Hale Steinman Foundation, Heritage Center Collection
Ink drawing on paper, depicting the entrance hall of the Yeates Mansion. The foreground shows a chair, cushioned bench, and rug as well as a map on the left wall and a framed coat of arms on the right wall. At midpoint are fluted pilasters supporting Doric Order entablature, and in the rear is an open stair case and a rear door.
The drawing itself is in black and white, while the border has been colored tan.
The caption at lower left reads "HALL OF 'Ye OLDEN TIME'/ YEATES MANSION/ LANCASTER. PA."
The artist has signed and dated the drawing in the lower right corner: "8/79/ D. McN. Stauffer"
(Written by Scott Sager) NOT FOUND IN BOX 0066, July 2023
This piece is currently float-mounted in hinged window matting.
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2000-12-13
Condition Notes
The edges are worn and browned. Part of the bottom left corner is A light brown mark appears at the bottom, to the left of the caption. There are remains of a previous backing on the corners of the reverse, and glue stains have bled through to the front., especially in the lower right corner.
The piece is currently float-mounted in hinged window matting.
Object ID
P.77.31.71
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Role
Artist
Credit
Acquired through the generosity of the James Hale Steinman Foundation, Heritage Center Collection
Ink drawing on paper, depicting the residence of Jasper Yeates Mansion. It shows a 3-story brick building with a 2-story rear section. The front entrance has a sideways staircase and pedimented door flanked by two columns. A man carrying a package is shown walking along the side of the house.
The drawing itself is in black and white, while the border has been colored tan.
A banner in the lower right corner reads " RESIDENCE/ OF/ HON/ JASPER YEATES/ LANCASTER/ PA"
The artist has signed and dated the drawing in the lower left corner: " D. McN. Stauffer. fecit 1879.""
(Written by Scott Sager) NOT FOUND IN BOX 0066, July 2023
This piece is currently float-mounted in hinged window matting.
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2000-12-13
Condition Notes
A significant brown mark appears in the lower left area of the drawing, between the stairs and basement window. A smaller brown mark appears in the sky, 1 inch to the left of the top of the chimney. A blue ink mark appears on the top edge, about 5 inches from the top right corner. There are remains of a previous backing on the corners of the reverse.
The piece is currently float-mounted in hinged window matting.
Object ID
P.77.31.72
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Role
Artist
Credit
Acquired through the generosity of the James Hale Steinman Foundation, Heritage Center Collection
Ink drawing on paper of the Old White House, a 2-story building with a raised doorway, basement entrance, and possible skylight in the roof. There is a high fence extending from the corner of the building. A man with a walking stick and a boy with a stick and hoop are shown in front of the fence.
The border has been colored light brown.
A sign over the door reads" JOHN WHITE BOOK BINDER" and a smaller sing on the second floor reads "1764." The caption at the bottom reads "The Old 'White" House/ East Orange St.: Lancaster Pa:/ in which tradition ways the Continental Congress met 1777 (?)"
Tradition also claimed that this was the house of Timothy Matlack during the Revolution.
(Written by Scott Sagar) NOT FOUND IN BOX 0066, July 2023
Ink drawing on paper of the parlor door of the Yeates Mansion showing a 6-paneled door with four strap hinges, crowned with pediment. The upper portion of the surrounding wall has been painted gray; the rest of the drawing is in black and white.
The caption reads:'PARLOR DOOR "YEATES MANSION"--/ LANCASTER PA.' A note at the bottom rights reads "Scale. 3/4" = 1"." The drawing is dated "9/79" in the lower right corner and appears to have the artist's signature. NOT FOUND IN BOX 0066, July 2023
There is significant brown mark on the right side of the door frame between the two lowest hinges. There are the remains of a previous backing on the corners and sides of the back, and some of this is visible on the front, specifically at the upper left corner and halfway down the left side.
The piece is currently float-mounted in hinged window matting.
Object ID
P.77.31.23
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Role
Artist
Credit
Acquired through the generosity of the James Hale Steinman Foundation, Heritage Center Collection
Ink drawing on paper depicting the Indian Queen Tavern, a large 3-story plastered stone building with a high pitches roof and multiple entryways. The paster has fallen off in several spots. A man sitting on the steps leading to one of the entrances is talking to a woman standing on the sidewalk. A street sign for Church Street is attached to a tree at the right corner of the tavern.
The caption written on a scroll at the bottom reads "THE INDIAN QUEEN TAVERN/LANCASTER PA: EAST KING ST." Below is written "D. McN. STAUFFER. SEPT. 1879." (Written by Scott Sagar.)
There are brown marks running down the right side and the remains of a previous backing on the corners and sides of the reverse, some of which is visible on the edges of the front, specifically the upper and lower left corners and about 4" in from the upper left corner.
The piece is currently float-mounted in hinged window matting.
Object ID
P.77.31.29
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Role
Artist
Credit
Acquired through the generosity of the James Hale Steinman Foundation, Heritage Center Collection
Clear glass decanter is mold-blown with a 3-part mold. It is globular in form with a vertical neck of 1.5 inches terminating in a flanged lip with a flat top. Painted in gold letter on wide area in front: "Rohrer's/ Straight." (Written by Wendell Zercher.)
Date Range
No date
Year Range From
1860
Year Range To
1880
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 33
Storage Shelf
Shelf 4
Object Name
Decanter
Material
Glass
Height (cm)
17.145
Height (ft)
0.5625
Height (in)
6.75
Width (cm)
11.43
Width (ft)
0.375
Width (in)
4.5
Dimension Details
6.75 without stopper
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2023-07-17
Object ID
G.01.49.7a
Credit
In memory of Dr. George Rohrer and Mrs. & Mrs. Henry A. Rohrer by Mary Louise Webster, Heritage Center Collection
Stopper is formed in a 3-part mold. (Written by Wendell Zercher.) 7/8" base that fits into neck of bottle becomes smaller and supports a gently flaring hexagonal top.
Date Range
No date
Year Range From
1860
Year Range To
1880
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 33
Storage Shelf
Shelf 4
Object Name
Stopper, Bottle
Material
Glass
Height (cm)
6.985
Height (ft)
0.2291666667
Height (in)
2.75
Width (cm)
3.4925
Width (ft)
0.1145833333
Width (in)
1.375
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2023-07-17
Object ID
G.01.49.7b
Credit
In memory of Dr. George Rohrer and Mrs. & Mrs. Henry A. Rohrer by Mary Louise Webster, Heritage Center Collection
Black silk quilted woman's bonnet with large visor attached to small crown at back. Long skirting around nape of neck is not quilted. Bonnet is hand-quilted with a running stitch in two wide outer bands having a zig-zag pattern, and nine narrow inner bands. Cotton batting.
The lining at the back of interior is cotton print of squares in tan, white, blue and plum.
Two black tying strings are pinned to the bottom--one partial tie is sewn on.
Year Range From
1840
Year Range To
1870
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 2
Storage Cabinet
Unit 13
Storage Shelf
Shelf 3
Storage Container
Box 0059
Object Name
Bonnet
Height (cm)
33.02
Height (ft)
1.0833333333
Height (in)
13
Width (cm)
25.4
Width (ft)
0.8333333333
Width (in)
10
Depth (cm)
20.32
Depth (ft)
0.6666666667
Depth (in)
8
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2001-05-18
Condition Notes
Small losses to silk on outside; larger loss on interior silk. Fraying in interior where black silk meets lining.
Pair of ice skates (A-B), housed in custom-fitted wooden case. (C)
Skates constructed to steel plate in shape of foot surmounted on a .25-inch-thick blade terminating in a scrolled toe. Skates are identical with no right or left differentiation. One skate has four additional holes in heel. Three leather straps with buckles are riveted to foot plate. Dimension of skates: H: 4.5"; W: 4"; :" 12".
Bottom of each skate's footplate is stamped: "EICHHOLTZ & BRO/LANCASTER, PA."
Box, softwood, dovetail construction, painted dark green with a ghost of floral decoration evident on lid, front and sides. Has hinged lid leading to fitted interior covered with coarse green fabric pasted and tacked to wood and edged with braiding. (Written by Wendall Zercher)
Provenance
Research done by Tom Ryan of L.C.H.S., suggests that according to Lancaster Directories, Eichholtz & Bro. were operating in Lancaster City possible as early as 1858 and at least as late as 1870. Jacob Eichholtz' sons, Robert Lindsay and Henry Clay, were in partnership, listed as gunsmiths by 1863 and cutlery by 1866 until at least 1870.
Year Range From
1858
Year Range To
1873
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 1
Storage Cabinet
Unit 09
Storage Shelf
Shelf 4
Object Name
Skate, Ice
Height (cm)
0.01524
Height (ft)
0.0005
Height (in)
0.006
Length (cm)
31.115
Length (ft)
1.0208333333
Length (in)
12.25
Width (cm)
15.875
Width (ft)
0.5208333333
Width (in)
6.25
Dimension Details
Above measurements are for the box for the skates.
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2003-04-17
Condition Notes
Skates are largely intact, metal has slight corrosion overall, leather straps are deteriorated with losses (two missing on one skate and one on the other). Box appears to have been repainted and is very soiled. Interior has worn "upholstery" with losses of braiding. Hinges have been repaired and handle is missing.
Copper sculpting/modeling tool hand fashioned to create a flattened, spoon-like handle leading to a rounded shank ending in another flattened end bent at the tip to create a short 1/2" extension bent to nearly a right angle for working in clay or plaster. End is squared off. Crude but effective tool for sculpting bears marks of hammering, especially underside of flattened handle. Used by Lloyd Mifflin. Tool presumed to have been fashioned by Lloyd Mifflin himself from a length of copper. Provenance: Mifflin to the Minnich sisters to the groundskeeper at Norwood to donors.
Redware jar of square body with four sides, each press-molded with the same recessed oval having raised design of C-scrolls, flowers and leaves. Corners of body are chamfered. Round neck supports a wide round mouth with protruding lip. No recess for a lid. Bottom is recessed with an impressed marking: "D. OBER,S./ POTTERY." Dark brown body has lead glaze overall. Three furniture marks on bottom from the firing.
Very small redware jar, squat ovoid shape with small foot ring and flaring rim. Orange-brown body, decorated with random slanted swaths of dark manganese. Tin glazed inside and out except for bottom 1/5 of exterior and bottom.
Unique inscription: "A Bixler" is impressed on bottom with printer's fraktur typeface.
East Earl Twp. or Brecknock Twp. Attributed to Absalom Bixler (1802-1884).
Large round redware revival dish or charger, shaped on a mold with coggled edge. Top is painted with a dirty yellow slip with sgraffito decoration and clear glaze. Around edges are large scallop-like swags bordering a central scene of a bird perched on a vining branch with tulip ends. Leaves and swags are daubed with manganese.
Unglazed bottom is signed with a monogram at top, over "Robesonia, Pa", over a keystone shape flanked by "1972", over "L & B Breininger". Lester Breininger and his wife Barbara ran a thriving pottery at their Robesonia home in Berks Co., producing reproductions of 18th c. redware.
Yellow earthenware lobe-paneled spittoon decorated with streaked and spattered dark brown manganese under a clear lead glaze. Oval drain hole on side. Underside has impressed maker's name in block letters: "Eagle/ Porcelain Works / Lancaster City, PA / Henry Gast, S.Q. St. "
