Umbrella Manufactured by Follmer, Clogg & Co., Lancaster
Description
Umbrella, black silk-cotton canopy, metal ribs and shaft, carved J-shape wooden handle finished with dark stain and glossy varnish. Canopy appears to be a black blend of cotton and silk, having no glossy sheen.
Initials "FUMC" printed in white on applied piece of fabric on the underside of the canopy crown, apparently representing the maker, Follmer, Clogg & Co. (FUMC = Follmer, (Clogg) Umbrella Mfg. Co.) of Lancaster.
Bottom of wooden handle is relief-carved with a heart, inside of which are 4 raised diamonds, separating two sets of 3 leaves. Heart is surrounded by vertically carved 'slices' into the wood.
Black cotton-silk tape secures umbrella when closed, using a metal ring at one end and small black button at other end where sewn to bottom of canopy. (Michael Middleton)
Provenance
Donor is niece of former umbrella hand-carver working for Follmer-Clogg (claims donor). John I. Hartman says the company did not have any carvers as actual employees.
Year Range From
1920
Year Range To
1944
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 5
Storage Cabinet
Unit 46
Storage Shelf
Shelf 3
Storage Container
Box 0382
Object Name
Umbrella
Length (cm)
90.17
Length (ft)
2.9583333333
Length (in)
35.5
Dimension Details
42 inches wide when open
Condition
Good
Condition Date
1998-01-02
Condition Notes
Wear to metal shaft, with paint losses. Shaft tip has wear and corrosion.
Long, wooden handled tool with solid, flat metal end. Iron part is two peices - flat scrapper is 12.25'x 5.5' with the longest edge being sraight and the remaining edge being curved. The scrapper is rivioted to the handle holder which is a bent rod that
Sheet music for the 'Wheatland Polka- Composed & Respectfully Dedicated to James Buchanan President of the US.' This text has swirly designs around it. On bottom half of this front page, drawing of Wheatland with the words 'Wheatland Home of James Buchan
Plain coarse linen weave hand towel. Machine woven. Hand woven and knotted fringe. 10' borders on either end. Hand drawn work and embroidery in cotton thread. Mostly satin, feather, french knots, outline stitches. White, blue, pink, cream and tan. Drawn
One of two teacups. Inside of cup is lined with gold. Gilt decor forms a wide band on the exterior around the rim that and connects to and covers the handle and a vertical gilt band that connects to the flared foot. The body of the bowl is white with a flower and landscape hand-painted scene.
Nast or Darte Freres factory, Jean-Pierre Feuillet, designer.
Mark applied over glaze, therefore some of the ojects no longer have the designer's signature
Height (cm)
6.35
Height (ft)
0.2083333333
Height (in)
2.5
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2023-04-03
Object ID
W.1935.010.010
Notes
In 1995 the JBF staff assigned the Object ID W.95.69.2 to this Compote as a FIC probably because original paper records were not found.
In March 2023 the paper file has been found that identifies Lois Cassatt Thayer as the donor in 1935. Mrs. Thayer was the daughter to Alexander Cassatt and his wife, Maria Lois Buchanan Cassatt. Maria Lois Buchanan was the daughter to Rev. Dr. Edward Y. Buchanan, the youngest sibling to President James Buchanan.
One of three demitasse cups. Inside of cup is lined with gilt decor that extends over the cup's rim. The rim gilding connects to two vertical gilt bands and a band around the base forming a frame around varied handpainted landscape scenes; the cup handle is also gilded. The remainder of the outer body has a solid pink hue.
Nast or Darte Freres factory. Jean-Pierre Feuillet, designer.
Mark applied over glaze, therefore some of the ojects no longer have the designer's signature
Height (cm)
6.35
Height (ft)
0.2083333333
Height (in)
2.5
Depth (cm)
5.3975
Depth (ft)
0.1770833333
Depth (in)
2.125
Diameter (cm)
6.35
Diameter (ft)
0.2083333333
Diameter (in)
2.5
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2023-04-14
Condition Notes
Inside lip of the cup has a large chip missing.
Object ID
W.1963.002.025
Notes
In 1995 the JBF staff assigned the Object ID W.95.69.2 to this Compote as a FIC probably because original paper records were not found.
In March 2023 the paper file has been found that identifies Patty Lane Fayer Eldridge as the donor in September 1963. Mrs. James W. Eldridge was the daughter to Patty Lane Fay and the great niece to Harriet Lane Johnston. Patty Lane Fay was daughter to James Buchanan Lane, the first-born to Jane Buchanan Lane, President James Buchanan's sister.
Small hardened steel padlock with set of 2 keys. Keys are marked, "Reese Padlock Co. Lancaster, PA USA" Body of padlock marked "REESE" and "U" arm marked "HARDENED" and "AMERICAN MADE".
One of a series of "Annual Community Fair" ribbons from 1937 and 1938 for Millersville, Manor Twp., West Lampeter, and Columbia. This yellow ribbon is a 'third premium' ribbon" with information printed in gold letters and an ornate gold border at the bottom.. The top 1/2-inch is folded over with a stiff paper label on the back, "Erisman/Lancaster, Pa.', attached by a grommet with a yellow string through it.
One of a series of community fair ribbons from 1937 and 1938 for Millersville, Manor Twp., West Lampeter, and Columbia.
This blue ribbon is a 'first premium' ribbon" with information printed in gold letters. The gold seat of "Vocational Agriculture FFA" appears in the center with "West/ Lampeter/ Community/ Fair/ Lampeter/ Pennsylvania" below it.
The top corners are folded over to form a peak.A stiff paper label on the back with spaces to fill in exhibit, class, name and judge is attached by a grommet with a blue string through it.
One of a series of "Annual Community Fair" ribbons from 1937 and 1938 for Millersville, Manor Township.
This red ribbon is a 'second premium' ribbon" with information printed in gold letters and an ornate gold border at the bottom.. The top 1/2-inch is folded over with a stiff paper label on the back, "Erisman/Lancaster, Pa.', attached by a grommet with a red string through it.
One of a series of "Annual Community Fair" ribbons from 1937 and 1938 for Millersville, Manor Twp., West Lampeter, and Columbia.
This blue ribbon is a 'first premium' ribbon" with information printed in gold letters: "First/ Premium/ "Seal of the State of Pennsylvania" / Harvest/ Home/ Association /Columbia/ Penn./ 1937."
The top 1/2-inch is folded over and held in place by a grommet with a blue string through it.
One of a series of "Annual Community Fair" ribbons from 1937 and 1938 for Millersville, Manor Twp., West Lampeter, and Columbia.
This red ribbon is a 'second premium' ribbon" with information printed in gold letters: "Second/ Premium/ "Seal of the State of Pennsylvania" / Harvest/ Home/ Association /Columbia/ Penn./ 1937."
The top 1/2-inch is folded over and held in place by a grommet with a red
One of a series of "Annual Community Fair" ribbons from 1937 and 1938 for Millersville, Manor Twp., West Lampeter, and Columbia.
This yellow ribbon is a 'third premium' ribbon" with information printed in gold letters and an ornate gold border at the bottom. "Annual/ Community/ Fair/ Manor/ Township/ Millersville, Pa./ 1937."
The top corners are folded over with a stiff paper label on the back, "Erisman/Lancaster, Pa.', attached by a grommet with a yellow string through it.
One of a series of "Annual Community Fair" ribbons from 1937 and 1938 for Millersville, Manor Twp., West Lampeter, and Columbia.
This red ribbon is a 'second premium' ribbon" with information printed in gold letters and an ornate gold border at the bottom. "Annual/ Community/ Fair/ Manor/ Township/ Millersville, Pa./ 1937."
The top corners are folded over with a stiff paper label on the back, "Erisman/Lancaster, Pa.', attached by a grommet with a red string through it.
One of a series of "Annual Community Fair" ribbons from 1937 and 1938 for Millersville, Manor Twp., West Lampeter, and Columbia.
This blue ribbon is a 'first premium' ribbon" with information printed in gold letters and an ornate gold border at the bottom. "Annual/ Community/ Fair/ Manor/ Township/ Millersville, Pa./ 1937."
The top corners are folded over with a stiff paper label on the back, "Erisman/Lancaster, Pa.', attached by a grommet with a blue string through it.
Hamilton Watch, 18k gold body with brown leather strap. "Allison" model. See object file for more details. A silver dial and gold numbers and hands, with a second hand clock at the bottom. Case is ivory with gold designs and Hamilton on front and Hamilton on the inside with blue velvet holder.
