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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.89.133
Collection
Wheatland
Description
White, openings at both ends. Ruffle along top and down front of two side openings.
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Cover, Bolster
Material
Cotton
Length (in)
65
Width (in)
25.25
Object ID
W.89.133
Accession Number
W.89.133
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.89.35.2
Collection
Wheatland
Description
Monogrammed white bolster case with 2 seamed edges. 3.5-inch hem at open end. Sewn onto the end is a 3.5-inch ruffle with eyelet design and scalloped edge. Hand-embroidered white-thread initials "LAH" above hem seam near ruffle/opening.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Cover, Bolster
Length (cm)
168.91
Length (ft)
5.5416666667
Length (in)
66.5
Width (cm)
52.07
Width (ft)
1.7083333333
Width (in)
20.5
Dimension Details
Length is 63 inches with a 3.5-inch ruffle = 66.5 inches total
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2018-06-04
Condition Notes
Some tears; holes/worn threads along lengthwise seam. Recent repair to ruffles & tears with iron-on tape. Also a tape sewn onto part of ruffle edge with sewing machine zia-zag stitch.
Object ID
W.89.35.2
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.89.318
Collection
Wheatland
Description
Cotton bolster cover.
Subcategory
Bedding
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Cover, Bolster
Material
Cotton
Length (in)
56
Width (in)
21.75
Object ID
W.89.318
Accession Number
W.89.318
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.89.351
Collection
Wheatland
Description
White cotton case. Probably made for bedsprings. Open at one end, originally closed with buttons on overlapping flaps.
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Cover, Furnishing
Material
Cotton
Length (in)
72
Width (in)
41
Object ID
W.89.351
Accession Number
W.89.351
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1995.107.109
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
Sheraton-inspired mahogany veneer night table with satinwood inlay accents that outline the apron, drawer and keyhole, as well as the legs. The table top has eight sides and surmounts four saber legs that also support a lower inward-curved shelf.
Provenance
Dr. Alexander Speer
To Katherine Speer Powell (granddaughter)
To James Buchanan Foundation
LancasterHistory
Year Range From
1790
Year Range To
1820
Last Owner
Speer, Alexander
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Northeast Bedchamber
Storage Wall
East Wall
People
Speer, Alexander Morrow
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
James Buchanan
Buchanan Collections
Object Name
Table, Night
Material
Mahogany/Mahogany veneer
Height (in)
28
Width (in)
21.75
Depth (in)
17
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2022-11-08
Object ID
W.1995.107.109
Notes
Dr. Alexander Speer was one of James Buchanan's maternal first cousins. Katherine Speer Powell was Dr. Speer's granddaughter.
Credit
Estate of Katherine Speer Powell
Accession Number
W.1995.107
Images
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.89.203
Collection
Wheatland
Description
Bolster covered in heavy beige fabric with navy stripes ticking.
Subcategory
Bedding
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Bolster
Material
Cloth
Length (in)
48
Width (in)
16.5
Object ID
W.89.203
Accession Number
W.89.203
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.89.225
Collection
Wheatland
Description
Navy blue and white stripe ticking
Subcategory
Bedding
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Bolster
Material
Cloth
Length (in)
52.25
Width (in)
20
Object ID
W.89.225
Accession Number
W.89.225
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.89.301
Collection
Wheatland
Description
Cotton bolster sham.
Subcategory
Bedding
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Sham, Bolster
Material
Cotton
Height (in)
75
Width (in)
33
Object ID
W.89.301
Accession Number
W.89.301
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.89.346
Collection
Wheatland
Description
Cotton bolster. Oblong, well-stuffed. Covered in navy and white ticking. (White is now discolored).
Subcategory
Bedding
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Bolster
Material
Cotton
Length (in)
56
Width (in)
17
Object ID
W.89.346
Accession Number
W.89.346
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.89.229.1-2
Collection
Wheatland
Description
Pillow cover. Two-button closure along one end, white eyelet on front and edge of ruffle. Wide ruffle on four sides, scalloped edge, floral design. Front border of eyelet with central panel with rows of leaves and flowers.
Subcategory
Bedding
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Cover, Pillow
Material
Cotton
Width (in)
43
Depth (in)
33
Object ID
W.89.229.1-2
Notes
Some tears in seams.
Accession Number
W.89.229
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