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Collection
Wheatland
Title
Self Portrait
Object ID
2019.004.001
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Collection
Wheatland
Title
Self Portrait
Description
Portrait of James Buchanan Henry in oval frame. Elaborate oval frame with light colored dry brushing. Henry faces the viewer; has long mustache, side parted light brown hair, blue eyes. Family history indicates that this was a self portrait by Henry, whose art career was discouraged by his uncle James Buchanan (the 15th US President).
Provenance
James Buchanan Henry
to Frank Anderson Henry
to Pamela Joan Henry
to Louisa Dent
to LancasterHistory
Year Range From
1874
Year Range To
1878
Creator
Henry, James Buchanan, 1833-1915
Last Owner
Henry, James Buchanan
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Parlor
Storage Wall
Southeast Wall
People
Henry, James Buchanan
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Portraits
Object Name
Portrait
Material
Paint, Canvas, Wood
Medium
Painting, Oil
Height (cm)
88.9
Height (ft)
2.9166666667
Height (in)
35
Length (cm)
88.9
Length (ft)
2.9166666667
Length (in)
35
Width (cm)
78.74
Width (ft)
2.5833333333
Width (in)
31
Diameter (cm)
78.74
Diameter (ft)
2.5833333333
Diameter (in)
31
Circumference (ft)
259.08
Circumference (cm)
8.5
Circumference (in)
102
Condition
Good
Condition Notes
Dusty. Frame sustained losses of compo. US half dollar size circular crack in canvas.
Object ID
2019.004.001
Place of Origin
New York, New York
Credit
Given in memory of Pamela Joan Henry
Accession Number
2019.004
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Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1874 F017
Date Range
1874
Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Description
Renunciations are papers filed in the Orphans' Court by executors of an estate who do not wish to administer that estate. They show the name of the decedent, the decedent's place of residence, the name of the person renouncing administration, the name of the replacement administrator to be appointed, and date. The relationship between the decedent, the executor, and the administrator is usually shown. Arranged chronologically and then alphabetically within each year.
System of Arrangement
Arranged chronologically and then alphabetically within each year.
Date Range
1874
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1874
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0010
People
Diffenderfer, Henry
Diffenderfer, Margaret
Sutton, Albert G.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
New York, New York
Place
New York, New York
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1874 F017
Box Number
010
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncer: Diffenderfer, Margaret.
Administrator: Sutton, Albert G.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Classification
RG 03-00 0115
Description Level
Item
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