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.
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Arranged chronologically and then alphabetically within each year.
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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.
Saltglazed stoneware jug has beehive shape, thick lips at mouth and applied handle attached to neck and shoulder. Cobalt decoration is a horizontal flower on side under the impressed name "COWDEN & WILCOX/ HARRISBURG." Daubs of cobalt decorate both terminals of handle. Tan body has dark blotches created in firing. Glazed overall except for underside, which is scored with comb-like marks. Pencil inscription on bottom is perhaps "Daniel Hartman."
Wheel-thrown stoneware pitcher, gray ovoid body with extended neck and pulled spout. Applied handle. Clear salt glaze except for bottom and interior. Brushed cobalt decoration is foliate designs at both sides of spout, graceful leaf and flower design at front side with two pendant branches; both handle terminals highlighted with additional leafage extending from lower terminal. Decorative incised line at top of shoulder.
Badly chipped: 2 at spout, 1 at side of rim, minor ones at base along with one very large chip and one medium size. Rusty discoloration at one side with adjacent imperfections in finish likely from firing. Stained and soiled on bottom and interior.
Object ID
G.96.37.103
Credit
Gift of Henry J. Kauffman, Heritage Center Collection
