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Collection
History Collection
Object ID
2003.016.79
Date Range
1915
Collection
History Collection
Description
Handled trophy cup is a silver plated metal elongated cup form on a pedestal base. Two flaring handles at sides. Engraved inscription on cup side is "Fancy Work Dept. / Own Make / LANCASTER FAIR / 1915." Under pedestal base is a small raised oval with maker's name: "THE MERWIN-WILSON CO / NEW MILFORD CONN".
Reported to have been awarded to a female member of the Slaymaker family.
Date Range
1915
Made By
Merwin-Wilson Company
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Cabinet
Cabinet 1
Subcategory
Personal Symbol
Object Name
Trophy
Material
Silver
Height (in)
7.75
Width (in)
6.75
Diameter (in)
4
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2015-06-18
Condition Notes
Some distortion at lip and small areas of corrosion. Finish is darkened but even and largely intact. Very minor abrasions and nicks.
Object ID
2003.016.79
Place of Origin
Connecticut
Accession Number
2003.016
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Collection
History Collection
Object ID
2002.144
Date Range
1683-1920
Collection
History Collection
Description
Reproduced copies of seals of citizens of Lancaster County, Casts were taken from documents of the Lancaster County Courthouse - deeds, justice of the peace, notary public, personal. Includes Penn's Grant seal.
Finding Aid can be found in Object File.
Date Range
1683-1920
Year Range From
1683
Year Range To
1920
Collector
Albert Shertz, LCHS
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 2
Storage Cabinet
Unit 10
Storage Shelf
Shelf 3
Storage Container
Box 0546
People
Cookson, Theodore
Hubley, Michael
Riegart, A.
Edwards, Thomas
Subcategory
Personal Symbol
Search Terms
courthouses
Object Name
Wax, Sealing
Material
Wax
Object ID
2002.144
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