A) Linoleum print of "Passmore's House 1760" by Melissa M. Coleman (signed). Black ink on off-white/beige laid paper. See photocopy in accession files.
B) Front of mat (in 2 pieces now), title and signature on mat.
Slight discoloration (brownish) along top corners on front caused by yellowing (orange) tape adhesive remnants on back side. Black marks front left side and three on back.
Photograph- Aerial view of Lancaster city showing railyards along North Prince Street and Harrisburg Avenue. Taken by Henry S. Kenderdine, Sr., from 1500 feet.
Photograph- Aerial view of Lancaster city showing railyards along North Prince Street and Harrisburg Avenue. Taken by Henry S. Kenderdine, Sr., from 1500 feet.
Description
Aerial view of Lancaster city showing railyards along North Prince Street and Harrisburg Avenue. Taken by Henry S. Kenderdine, Sr., from 1500 feet.
F. Ruth Hostetter in her beauty shop - Ye Quality Shoppe - in the Woolworth building. In later years, Miss Hostetter also operated a restaurant and beauty shop from her home at 602 North Marshall Street in Lancaster.
Provenance
Donated by F. Ruth Hostetter's great nephew, John I Blanck and her Niece, Meda H. Blanck, both of Manheim, Pa
The Advertising and Promotional Collection contains materials for a wide variety of businesses and organizations in Lancaster County, including manufacturers, department and clothing stores, entertainment venues, grocery stores, restaurants, service providers, and social clubs. Of special interest is the use of both English and German in a brochure from the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co., as well as in the soap-making directions from the Pennsylvania Salt Co. There are also a 1921 program from Lancaster's Colonial Theatre and boxing programs that list Lancaster native, Leo Houck.
The papers in this Pennsylvania Railroad Collection are largely the documents of legal actions against the Pennsylvania Railroad. Among the items are property records, agreements, a construction contract, correspondence, and a proposal for a footbridge.
Collection may not be photocopied. Please direct questions to Research Center Staff at research@lancasterhistory.org.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Persons wishing to publish any material from this collection must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-131
Other Number
MG-131
Classification
MG0131
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
This collection was cataloged prior to 1997. Added to database 7 September 2021.
