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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1992.001.001.a
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
One of 6 sterling silver teaspoons featuring the standard shell pattern on the handle's end both front and back, as well as on the back of the bowl's head. Front of handle also features scrollwork with a palm leaf and fleur de lis. Centered below the front shell pattern is the Johnston family's coat of arms symbol; a bent armored arm holding a dagger.
Made by Charles Boyton, silversmith.
Provenance
Henry Elliot Johnston
To - Harriet Lane Johnston
To - May Kennedy (Harriet's cousin)
To - Julia Kennedy Taylor (May's sister)
To - Julia's daughters
To - Edmund R. Taylor III (Julia's grandson)
To - James Buchanan Foundation
LancasterHistory
Year Range From
1830
Year Range To
1835
Made By
Boyton, Charles
Last Owner
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Second Floor Hall
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Cabinet
Linen Closet
Storage Shelf
Shelf 1
People
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Johnston, Henry Elliot
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Inscription Position
Back of spoon handle
Inscription Technique
Stamped
Inscription Text
C.B
Inscription Type
Hallmark
Object Name
Teaspoon
Material
Sterling Silver
Makers Mark
Mark is Charles Boyton of London, England 1830
Date Mark is a capital 'U', which is the style from 1835.
London Sterling marks include:
* Uncrowned Leapard's head
* William IV sovereign's head
* Lion Passant
Length (cm)
15.07998
Length (ft)
0.49475
Length (in)
5.937
Width (cm)
3.01498
Width (ft)
0.0989166667
Width (in)
1.187
Depth (cm)
0.635
Depth (ft)
0.0208333333
Depth (in)
0.25
Dimension Details
Bowl length = 2"
Condition
Excellent
Condition Date
2022-11-30
Object ID
W.1992.001.001.a
Place of Origin
London, England
Accession Number
W.1992.001
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1992.001.001.b
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
One of 6 sterling silver teaspoons featuring the standard shell pattern on the handle's end both front and back, as well as on the back of the bowl's head. Front of handle also features scrollwork with a palm leaf and fleur de lis. Centered below the front shell pattern is the Johnston family's coat of arms symbol; a bent armored arm holding a dagger.
Made by Charles Boyton, silversmith.
Provenance
Henry Elliot Johnston
To - Harriet Lane Johnston
To - May Kennedy (Harriet's cousin)
To - Julia Kennedy Taylor (May's sister)
To - Julia's daughters
To - Edmund R. Taylor III (Julia's grandson)
To - James Buchanan Foundation
LancasterHistory
Year Range From
1830
Year Range To
1835
Made By
Boyton, Charles
Last Owner
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Second Floor Hall
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Cabinet
Linen Closet
Storage Shelf
Shelf 1
People
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Johnston, Henry Elliot
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Teaspoon
Material
Sterling Silver
Condition
Excellent
Condition Date
2022-11-30
Object ID
W.1992.001.001.b
Place of Origin
London, England
Accession Number
W.1992.001
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1992.001.001.c
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
One of 6 sterling silver teaspoons featuring the standard shell pattern on the handle's end both front and back, as well as on the back of the bowl's head. Front of handle also features scrollwork with a palm leaf and fleur de lis. Centered below the front shell pattern is the Johnston family's coat of arms symbol; a bent armored arm holding a dagger.
Made by Charles Boyton, silversmith.
Provenance
Henry Elliot Johnston
To - Harriet Lane Johnston
To - May Kennedy (Harriet's cousin)
To - Julia Kennedy Taylor (May's sister)
To - Julia's daughters
To - Edmund R. Taylor III (Julia's grandson)
To - James Buchanan Foundation
LancasterHistory
Year Range From
1830
Year Range To
1835
Made By
Boyton, Charles
Last Owner
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Second Floor Hall
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Cabinet
Linen Closet
Storage Shelf
Shelf 1
People
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Johnston, Henry Elliot
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Teaspoon
Material
Sterling Silver
Condition
Excellent
Condition Date
2022-11-30
Object ID
W.1992.001.001.c
Place of Origin
London, England
Accession Number
W.1992.001
Images
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1992.001.001.d
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
One of 6 sterling silver teaspoons featuring the standard shell pattern on the handle's end both front and back, as well as on the back of the bowl's head. Front of handle also features scrollwork with a palm leaf and fleur de lis. Centered below the front shell pattern is the Johnston family's coat of arms symbol; a bent armored arm holding a dagger.
Made by Charles Boyton, silversmith.
Provenance
Henry Elliot Johnston
To - Harriet Lane Johnston
To - May Kennedy (Harriet's cousin)
To - Julia Kennedy Taylor (May's sister)
To - Julia's daughters
To - Edmund R. Taylor III (Julia's grandson)
To - James Buchanan Foundation
LancasterHistory
Year Range From
1830
Year Range To
1835
Made By
Boyton, Charles
Last Owner
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Second Floor Hall
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Cabinet
Linen Closet
Storage Shelf
Shelf 1
People
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Johnston, Henry Elliot
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Teaspoon
Material
Sterling Silver
Condition
Excellent
Condition Date
2022-11-30
Object ID
W.1992.001.001.d
Place of Origin
London, England
Accession Number
W.1992.001
Images
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1992.001.001.e
  1 image  
Collection
Wheatland
Description
One of 6 sterling silver teaspoons featuring the standard shell pattern on the handle's end both front and back, as well as on the back of the bowl's head. Front of handle also features scrollwork with a palm leaf and fleur de lis. Centered below the front shell pattern is the Johnston family's coat of arms symbol; a bent armored arm holding a dagger.
Made by Charles Boyton, silversmith.
Provenance
Henry Elliot Johnston
To - Harriet Lane Johnston
To - May Kennedy (Harriet's cousin)
To - Julia Kennedy Taylor (May's sister)
To - Julia's daughters
To - Edmund R. Taylor III (Julia's grandson)
To - James Buchanan Foundation
LancasterHistory
Year Range From
1830
Year Range To
1835
Made By
Boyton, Charles
Last Owner
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Second Floor Hall
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Cabinet
Linen Closet
Storage Shelf
Shelf 1
People
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Johnston, Henry Elliot
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Teaspoon
Material
Sterling Silver
Condition
Excellent
Condition Date
2022-11-30
Object ID
W.1992.001.001.e
Place of Origin
London, England
Accession Number
W.1992.001
Images
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1992.001.001.f
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
One of 6 sterling silver teaspoons featuring the standard shell pattern on the handle's end both front and back, as well as on the back of the bowl's head. Front of handle also features scrollwork with a palm leaf and fleur de lis. Centered below the front shell pattern is the Johnston family's coat of arms symbol; a bent armored arm holding a dagger.
Made by Charles Boyton, silversmith.
Provenance
Henry Elliot Johnston
To - Harriet Lane Johnston
To - May Kennedy (Harriet's cousin)
To - Julia Kennedy Taylor (May's sister)
To - Julia's daughters
To - Edmund R. Taylor III (Julia's grandson)
To - James Buchanan Foundation
LancasterHistory
Year Range From
1830
Year Range To
1835
Made By
Boyton, Charles
Last Owner
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Second Floor Hall
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Cabinet
Linen Closet
Storage Shelf
Shelf 1
People
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Johnston, Henry Elliot
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Teaspoon
Material
Sterling Silver
Condition
Excellent
Condition Date
2022-11-30
Object ID
W.1992.001.001.f
Place of Origin
London, England
Accession Number
W.1992.001
Images
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1992.001.001.g
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
One of 12 sterling silver dinner forks featuring the standard shell pattern on the handle's end both front and back, as well as on the back of the bowl's head. Front of handle also features scrollwork with a palm leaf and fleur de lis. Centered below the front shell pattern is the Johnston family's coat of arms symbol; a bent armored arm holding a dagger.
Made by Charles Boyton, silversmith.
Provenance
Henry Elliot Johnston
To - Harriet Lane Johnston
To - May Kennedy (Harriet's cousin)
To - Julia Kennedy Taylor (May's sister)
To - Julia's daughters
To - Edmund R. Taylor III (Julia's grandson)
To - James Buchanan Foundation
LancasterHistory
Year Range From
1830
Year Range To
1835
Made By
Boyton, Charles
Last Owner
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Second Floor Hall
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Cabinet
Linen Closet
Storage Shelf
Shelf 1
People
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Johnston, Henry Elliot
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Fork, Dinner
Material
Sterling Silver
Length (cm)
17.30248
Length (ft)
0.5676666667
Length (in)
6.812
Width (cm)
2.54
Width (ft)
0.0833333333
Width (in)
1
Condition
Excellent
Condition Date
2022-11-30
Object ID
W.1992.001.001.g
Place of Origin
London, England
Accession Number
W.1992.001
Images
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1992.001.001.h
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
One of 12 sterling silver dinner forks featuring the standard shell pattern on the handle's end both front and back, as well as on the back of the bowl's head. Front of handle also features scrollwork with a palm leaf and fleur de lis. Centered below the front shell pattern is the Johnston family's coat of arms symbol; a bent armored arm holding a dagger.
Made by Charles Boyton, silversmith.
Provenance
Henry Elliot Johnston
To - Harriet Lane Johnston
To - May Kennedy (Harriet's cousin)
To - Julia Kennedy Taylor (May's sister)
To - Julia's daughters
To - Edmund R. Taylor III (Julia's grandson)
To - James Buchanan Foundation
LancasterHistory
Year Range From
1830
Year Range To
1835
Made By
Boyton, Charles
Last Owner
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Second Floor Hall
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Cabinet
Linen Closet
Storage Shelf
Shelf 1
People
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Johnston, Henry Elliot
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Fork, Dinner
Material
Sterling Silver
Length (cm)
17.30248
Length (ft)
0.5676666667
Length (in)
6.812
Width (cm)
2.54
Width (ft)
0.0833333333
Width (in)
1
Condition
Excellent
Condition Date
2022-11-30
Object ID
W.1992.001.001.h
Place of Origin
London, England
Accession Number
W.1992.001
Images
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1992.001.001.i
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
One of 12 sterling silver dinner forks featuring the standard shell pattern on the handle's end both front and back, as well as on the back of the bowl's head. Front of handle also features scrollwork with a palm leaf and fleur de lis. Centered below the front shell pattern is the Johnston family's coat of arms symbol; a bent armored arm holding a dagger.
Made by Charles Boyton, silversmith.
Provenance
Henry Elliot Johnston
To - Harriet Lane Johnston
To - May Kennedy (Harriet's cousin)
To - Julia Kennedy Taylor (May's sister)
To - Julia's daughters
To - Edmund R. Taylor III (Julia's grandson)
To - James Buchanan Foundation
LancasterHistory
Year Range From
1830
Year Range To
1835
Made By
Boyton, Charles
Last Owner
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Second Floor Hall
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Cabinet
Linen Closet
Storage Shelf
Shelf 1
People
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Johnston, Henry Elliot
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Fork, Dinner
Material
Sterling Silver
Length (cm)
17.30248
Length (ft)
0.5676666667
Length (in)
6.812
Width (cm)
2.54
Width (ft)
0.0833333333
Width (in)
1
Condition
Excellent
Condition Date
2022-11-30
Object ID
W.1992.001.001.i
Place of Origin
London, England
Accession Number
W.1992.001
Images
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1992.001.001.j
Collection
Wheatland
Description
One of 12 sterling silver dinner forks featuring the standard shell pattern on the handle's end both front and back, as well as on the back of the bowl's head. Front of handle also features scrollwork with a palm leaf and fleur de lis. Centered below the front shell pattern is the Johnston family's coat of arms symbol; a bent armored arm holding a dagger.
Made by Charles Boyton, silversmith.
Provenance
Henry Elliot Johnston
To - Harriet Lane Johnston
To - May Kennedy (Harriet's cousin)
To - Julia Kennedy Taylor (May's sister)
To - Julia's daughters
To - Edmund R. Taylor III (Julia's grandson)
To - James Buchanan Foundation
LancasterHistory
Year Range From
1830
Year Range To
1835
Made By
Boyton, Charles
Last Owner
Johnston, Harriet Lane
People
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Johnston, Henry Elliot
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Fork, Dinner
Material
Sterling Silver
Length (cm)
17.30248
Length (ft)
0.5676666667
Length (in)
6.812
Width (cm)
2.54
Width (ft)
0.0833333333
Width (in)
1
Condition
Excellent
Condition Date
2022-11-30
Object ID
W.1992.001.001.j
Place of Origin
London, England
Accession Number
W.1992.001
Less detail
Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1992.001.001.k
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
One of 12 sterling silver dinner forks featuring the standard shell pattern on the handle's end both front and back, as well as on the back of the bowl's head. Front of handle also features scrollwork with a palm leaf and fleur de lis. Centered below the front shell pattern is the Johnston family's coat of arms symbol; a bent armored arm holding a dagger.
Made by Charles Boyton, silversmith.
Provenance
Henry Elliot Johnston
To - Harriet Lane Johnston
To - May Kennedy (Harriet's cousin)
To - Julia Kennedy Taylor (May's sister)
To - Julia's daughters
To - Edmund R. Taylor III (Julia's grandson)
To - James Buchanan Foundation
LancasterHistory
Year Range From
1830
Year Range To
1835
Made By
Boyton, Charles
Last Owner
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Second Floor Hall
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Cabinet
Linen Closet
Storage Shelf
Shelf 1
People
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Johnston, Henry Elliot
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Fork, Dinner
Material
Sterling Silver
Length (cm)
17.30248
Length (ft)
0.5676666667
Length (in)
6.812
Width (cm)
2.54
Width (ft)
0.0833333333
Width (in)
1
Condition
Excellent
Condition Date
2022-11-30
Object ID
W.1992.001.001.k
Place of Origin
London, England
Accession Number
W.1992.001
Images
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1992.001.001.l
  1 image  
Collection
Wheatland
Description
One of 12 sterling silver dinner forks featuring the standard shell pattern on the handle's end both front and back, as well as on the back of the bowl's head. Front of handle also features scrollwork with a palm leaf and fleur de lis. Centered below the front shell pattern is the Johnston family's coat of arms symbol; a bent armored arm holding a dagger.
Made by Charles Boyton, silversmith.
Provenance
Henry Elliot Johnston
To - Harriet Lane Johnston
To - May Kennedy (Harriet's cousin)
To - Julia Kennedy Taylor (May's sister)
To - Julia's daughters
To - Edmund R. Taylor III (Julia's grandson)
To - James Buchanan Foundation
LancasterHistory
Year Range From
1830
Year Range To
1835
Made By
Boyton, Charles
Last Owner
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Second Floor Hall
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Cabinet
Linen Closet
Storage Shelf
Shelf 1
People
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Johnston, Henry Elliot
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Fork, Dinner
Material
Sterling Silver
Length (cm)
17.30248
Length (ft)
0.5676666667
Length (in)
6.812
Width (cm)
2.54
Width (ft)
0.0833333333
Width (in)
1
Condition
Excellent
Condition Date
2022-11-30
Object ID
W.1992.001.001.l
Place of Origin
London, England
Accession Number
W.1992.001
Images
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1992.001.001.m
  1 image  
Collection
Wheatland
Description
One of 12 sterling silver dinner forks featuring the standard shell pattern on the handle's end both front and back, as well as on the back of the bowl's head. Front of handle also features scrollwork with a palm leaf and fleur de lis. Centered below the front shell pattern is the Johnston family's coat of arms symbol; a bent armored arm holding a dagger.
Made by Charles Boyton, silversmith.
Provenance
Henry Elliot Johnston
To - Harriet Lane Johnston
To - May Kennedy (Harriet's cousin)
To - Julia Kennedy Taylor (May's sister)
To - Julia's daughters
To - Edmund R. Taylor III (Julia's grandson)
To - James Buchanan Foundation
LancasterHistory
Year Range From
1830
Year Range To
1835
Made By
Boyton, Charles
Last Owner
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Second Floor Hall
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Cabinet
Linen Closet
Storage Shelf
Shelf 1
People
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Johnston, Henry Elliot
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Fork, Dinner
Material
Sterling Silver
Length (cm)
17.30248
Length (ft)
0.5676666667
Length (in)
6.812
Width (cm)
2.54
Width (ft)
0.0833333333
Width (in)
1
Condition
Excellent
Condition Date
2022-11-30
Object ID
W.1992.001.001.m
Place of Origin
London, England
Accession Number
W.1992.001
Images
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1992.001.001.n
  1 image  
Collection
Wheatland
Description
One of 12 sterling silver dinner forks featuring the standard shell pattern on the handle's end both front and back, as well as on the back of the bowl's head. Front of handle also features scrollwork with a palm leaf and fleur de lis. Centered below the front shell pattern is the Johnston family's coat of arms symbol; a bent armored arm holding a dagger.
Made by Charles Boyton, silversmith.
Provenance
Henry Elliot Johnston
To - Harriet Lane Johnston
To - May Kennedy (Harriet's cousin)
To - Julia Kennedy Taylor (May's sister)
To - Julia's daughters
To - Edmund R. Taylor III (Julia's grandson)
To - James Buchanan Foundation
LancasterHistory
Year Range From
1830
Year Range To
1835
Made By
Boyton, Charles
Last Owner
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Second Floor Hall
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Cabinet
Linen Closet
Storage Shelf
Shelf 1
People
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Johnston, Henry Elliot
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Fork, Dinner
Material
Sterling Silver
Length (cm)
17.30248
Length (ft)
0.5676666667
Length (in)
6.812
Width (cm)
2.54
Width (ft)
0.0833333333
Width (in)
1
Condition
Excellent
Condition Date
2022-11-30
Object ID
W.1992.001.001.n
Place of Origin
London, England
Accession Number
W.1992.001
Images
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1992.001.001.o
  1 image  
Collection
Wheatland
Description
One of 12 sterling silver dinner forks featuring the standard shell pattern on the handle's end both front and back, as well as on the back of the bowl's head. Front of handle also features scrollwork with a palm leaf and fleur de lis. Centered below the front shell pattern is the Johnston family's coat of arms symbol; a bent armored arm holding a dagger.
Made by Charles Boyton, silversmith.
Provenance
Henry Elliot Johnston
To - Harriet Lane Johnston
To - May Kennedy (Harriet's cousin)
To - Julia Kennedy Taylor (May's sister)
To - Julia's daughters
To - Edmund R. Taylor III (Julia's grandson)
To - James Buchanan Foundation
LancasterHistory
Year Range From
1830
Year Range To
1835
Made By
Boyton, Charles
Last Owner
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Second Floor Hall
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Cabinet
Linen Closet
Storage Shelf
Shelf 1
People
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Johnston, Henry Elliot
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Fork, Dinner
Material
Sterling Silver
Length (cm)
17.30248
Length (ft)
0.5676666667
Length (in)
6.812
Width (cm)
2.54
Width (ft)
0.0833333333
Width (in)
1
Condition
Excellent
Condition Date
2022-11-30
Object ID
W.1992.001.001.o
Place of Origin
London, England
Accession Number
W.1992.001
Images
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1992.001.001.p
  1 image  
Collection
Wheatland
Description
One of 12 sterling silver dinner forks featuring the standard shell pattern on the handle's end both front and back, as well as on the back of the bowl's head. Front of handle also features scrollwork with a palm leaf and fleur de lis. Centered below the front shell pattern is the Johnston family's coat of arms symbol; a bent armored arm holding a dagger.
Made by Charles Boyton, silversmith.
Provenance
Henry Elliot Johnston
To - Harriet Lane Johnston
To - May Kennedy (Harriet's cousin)
To - Julia Kennedy Taylor (May's sister)
To - Julia's daughters
To - Edmund R. Taylor III (Julia's grandson)
To - James Buchanan Foundation
LancasterHistory
Year Range From
1830
Year Range To
1835
Creator
Boyton, Charles
Made By
Boyton, Charles
Last Owner
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Second Floor Hall
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Cabinet
Linen Closet
Storage Shelf
Shelf 1
People
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Johnston, Henry Elliot
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Fork, Dinner
Material
Sterling Silver
Length (cm)
17.30248
Length (ft)
0.5676666667
Length (in)
6.812
Width (cm)
2.54
Width (ft)
0.0833333333
Width (in)
1
Condition
Excellent
Condition Date
2022-11-30
Object ID
W.1992.001.001.p
Place of Origin
London, England
Accession Number
W.1992.001
Images
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1992.001.001.q
  1 image  
Collection
Wheatland
Description
One of 12 sterling silver dinner forks featuring the standard shell pattern on the handle's end both front and back, as well as on the back of the bowl's head. Front of handle also features scrollwork with a palm leaf and fleur de lis. Centered below the front shell pattern is the Johnston family's coat of arms symbol; a bent armored arm holding a dagger.
Made by Charles Boyton, silversmith.
Provenance
Henry Elliot Johnston
To - Harriet Lane Johnston
To - May Kennedy (Harriet's cousin)
To - Julia Kennedy Taylor (May's sister)
To - Julia's daughters
To - Edmund R. Taylor III (Julia's grandson)
To - James Buchanan Foundation
LancasterHistory
Year Range From
1830
Year Range To
1835
Made By
Boyton, Charles
Last Owner
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Second Floor Hall
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Cabinet
Linen Closet
Storage Shelf
Shelf 1
People
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Johnston, Henry Elliot
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Fork, Dinner
Material
Sterling Silver
Length (cm)
17.30248
Length (ft)
0.5676666667
Length (in)
6.812
Width (cm)
2.54
Width (ft)
0.0833333333
Width (in)
1
Condition
Excellent
Condition Date
2022-11-30
Object ID
W.1992.001.001.q
Place of Origin
London, England
Accession Number
W.1992.001
Images
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1992.001.001.r
  1 image  
Collection
Wheatland
Description
One of 12 sterling silver dinner forks featuring the standard shell pattern on the handle's end both front and back, as well as on the back of the bowl's head. Front of handle also features scrollwork with a palm leaf and fleur de lis. Centered below the front shell pattern is the Johnston family's coat of arms symbol; a bent armored arm holding a dagger.
Made by Charles Boyton, silversmith.
Provenance
Henry Elliot Johnston
To - Harriet Lane Johnston
To - May Kennedy (Harriet's cousin)
To - Julia Kennedy Taylor (May's sister)
To - Julia's daughters
To - Edmund R. Taylor III (Julia's grandson)
To - James Buchanan Foundation
LancasterHistory
Year Range From
1830
Year Range To
1835
Made By
Boyton, Charles
Last Owner
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Second Floor Hall
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Cabinet
Linen Closet
Storage Shelf
Shelf 1
People
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Johnston, Henry Elliot
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Fork, Dinner
Material
Sterling Silver
Length (cm)
17.30248
Length (ft)
0.5676666667
Length (in)
6.812
Width (cm)
2.54
Width (ft)
0.0833333333
Width (in)
1
Condition
Excellent
Condition Date
2022-11-30
Object ID
W.1992.001.001.r
Place of Origin
London, England
Accession Number
W.1992.001
Images
Less detail
Collection
Wheatland
Title
Self Portrait
Object ID
2019.004.001
  1 image  
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
Images
Less detail

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