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Collection
Tool Collection
Title
Lead Dressing Stick
Object ID
2016.007.2
Date Range
c. 1930
Collection
Tool Collection
Title
Lead Dressing Stick
Description
Lignum vitae lead-dressing stick. odd shaped heavy wooden tool has flat bottom, flat front end and long round handle on opposite end. Dark lignum vitae wood, natural finish with white paint at various places on handle.
Lead dressing stick is used to "dress" or shape, flatten, and smooth sheet lead.
Provenance
Maker to daughter Ruth Eppley Ganse and spouse Robert N. Ganse to son
Date Range
c. 1930
Year Range From
1920
Year Range To
1940
Made By
Eppley, William J., 1882-1973
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 5
Storage Cabinet
Unit 09
People
Eppley, William J.
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Object Name
Tool, Metalworking
Oither Names
Lead Dressing Stick
Material
Lignum Vitae Wood
Height (in)
2.25
Length (in)
13.5
Width (in)
2.25
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2016-06-30
Condition Notes
Well used and finish worn, with darkening, dents, abrasions.
Object ID
2016.007.2
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Usage
Eppley, William J., 1882-1973
Credit
Gift of Shirley Ganse
Accession Number
2016.007
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Collection
Tool Collection
Object ID
2016.007.10
Date Range
c. 1930
Collection
Tool Collection
Description
Long, thin length of octagonal bar with striking head at one end and other end with four-fluted, slightly enlarged tip. Known for making holes in masonry by hand.
Marked "BALTIMORE 3/?". along side.
Provenance
Maker to daughter Ruth Eppley Ganse and spouse Robert N. Ganse to son
Date Range
c. 1930
Year Range From
1920
Year Range To
1940
Made By
Eppley, William J., 1882-1973
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 5
People
Eppley, William J.
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Object Name
Drill, Star
Material
Steel
Length (in)
11.5
Diameter (in)
0.25
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2016-10-05
Condition Notes
Sufaces darkened with much pitting and corrosion, many scars and significant bending along length. Head is well flattened by hammer.
Object ID
2016.007.10
Usage
Eppley, William J., 1882-1973
Credit
Gift of Shirley Ganse
Accession Number
2016.007
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Collection
Tool Collection
Object ID
2016.007.11
Date Range
c. 1930
Collection
Tool Collection
Description
Long, thin length of octagonal bar with striking head at one end and other end with four-fluted, slightly enlarged tip. Known for making holes in masonry by hand.
Marked "BALTIMORE 3/?". along side.
Provenance
Maker to daughter Ruth Eppley Ganse and spouse Robert N. Ganse to son
Date Range
c. 1930
Year Range From
1920
Year Range To
1940
Made By
Eppley, William J., 1882-1973
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 5
People
Eppley, William J.
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Object Name
Drill, Star
Material
Steel
Length (in)
11.825
Diameter (in)
0.25
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2016-10-05
Condition Notes
Sufaces darkened with some pitting and corrosion, many gashes and scars and significant bending along length. Head is well flattened by hammer.
Object ID
2016.007.11
Usage
Eppley, William J., 1882-1973
Credit
Gift of Shirley Ganse
Accession Number
2016.007
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Collection
Wheatland
Title
The Presidents of the United States'
Object ID
W.2003.006.001
Date Range
1845
Collection
Wheatland
Title
The Presidents of the United States'
Description
Color lithograph of 'The Presidents of the United States.' George Washington in center oval. Surrounding ovals contain pictures of John Adams, James Madison, John Quincy Adams, Martin Van Buren, John Tyler, James Polk, William Henry Harrison, Andrew Jack
Provenance
Found in collection.
Date Range
1845
Creator
Currier, Nathaniel, 1813-1888
People
Adams, John
Adams, John Quincy
Jackson, Andrew
Jefferson, Thomas
Madison, James
Monroe, James
Polk, James
Tyler, John
Van Buren, Martin
Washington, George
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Search Terms
Lithographs
Presidents
Prints
Object Name
Lithograph
Material
Paper
Makers Mark
Lith. & Pub. by N. Currier, 2 Spruce St. N.Y.'
Height (in)
14.75
Width (in)
9.75
Condition
Poor
Condition Date
2003-06-27
Condition Notes
Removed from acidic frame and backing due to acid burn and discoloration.
Object ID
W.2003.006.001
Notes
Removed from acidic frame and backing to prevent further acid burns / discoloration.
Place of Origin
USA
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Accession Number
W.2003.006
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Collection
Wheatland
Title
Genl Washington - First in War, First in Peace, and First in the Hearts of his Countrymen.'
Object ID
W.2003.007.001
Collection
Wheatland
Title
Genl Washington - First in War, First in Peace, and First in the Hearts of his Countrymen.'
Description
Color lithograph of General Washington. Framed. 'Genl Washington - First in War, First in Peace, and First in the Hearts of his Countrymen.' Washington in full military garb, holding his hat in his right hand, holding his reins with his left. Background
Provenance
Found in collection.
People
Washington, George
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Object Name
Lithograph
Material
Paper
Makers Mark
Publisher: James Baille, 87th Street near 3rd Ave., New York
Height (in)
17
Width (in)
13
Depth (in)
1
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2003-06-30
Object ID
W.2003.007.001
Place of Origin
USA
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Accession Number
W.2003.007
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Collection
Wheatland
Title
Washington's Reception by the Ladies, at Trenton N.J., April 1789.'
Object ID
W.03.8.1
Collection
Wheatland
Title
Washington's Reception by the Ladies, at Trenton N.J., April 1789.'
Description
Color lithograph of Washington's reception. Framed. 'Washington's Reception by the Ladies, at Trenton N.J., April 1789.' 'The Hero Who Defends the Mothers - Decm. 26, 1776, Will Protect the Daughters.' George Washington in full military dress, holding hi
Provenance
Found in collection.
People
Washington, George
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Object Name
Lithograph
Material
Paper
Makers Mark
E.S. & E.C. Kellogg, 87 Fulton Street, New York
Height (in)
13.5
Width (in)
18
Depth (in)
0.75
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2003-06-30
Object ID
W.03.8.1
Place of Origin
United States
Accession Number
W.03.8.1
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Collection
Fine Arts Collection: Eichholtz
Title
George Washington
Object ID
2011.011
Date Range
1813
Collection
Fine Arts Collection: Eichholtz
Title
George Washington
Description
Portrait of George Washington
by Jacob Eichholtz, 1813
Eichholtz travelled to Boston in 1811-12 to study with accomplished portrait artist, Gilbert Stuart. This travel was sponsored by Rev. Thomas Barton, rector of St. James Episcopal Church. Barton also commissioned this copy of Stuart's portrait of Washington.
Date Range
1813
Creator
Eichholtz, Jacob
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Art Rack
Storage Cabinet
North Side
Storage Shelf
Rack 1
Storage Drawer
Back
People
Washington, George
Eichholtz, Jacob
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Object Name
Portrait
Object ID
2011.011
Credit
Acquisition was made possible by Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Hamilton, The Thomas R. and Georgina T. Russo Family Foundation and The Richard C. von Hess Foundation
Accession Number
2011.011
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