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Additional Notes
Wesleyan African Church.
Rupp, Henry. Contractor.
Congregation is African American.
2 items, 2 pieces
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Copyright
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Credit
Courtesy of Lancaster County Archives and LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Classification
RG 01-00 0202
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this document reflects the racial prejudices and actions of the era. In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.
Additional Notes
Bethel Meeting House.
Hackman, Jacob; Smith, Christian. Contractors.
Congregation is African American.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptons when available. Original documents may be used by appointment - contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been p rovided for research purposes. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish. There is no publication fee.
Credit
Courtesy of Lancaster County Archives and LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Classification
RG 01-00 0202
APR 1846 F008 ML
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
Mechanics' lien filed against Methodist Episcopal Church of Conestoga Center
Admin/Biographical History
Liens filed by contractors showing names of parties including owner of property; description of property including location; nature of claim; description of materials and work done on property.
Mechanics' lien filed against Church of the United Brethren in Christ
Admin/Biographical History
Liens filed by contractors showing names of parties including owner of property; description of property including location; nature of claim; description of materials and work done on property.
A disassembled brass andiron. The maker's name is engraved on the plinth. The name is Wittingham, who was a famous producer of andirons. Courtesy: Quentin Bowers Collection
Brass andirons with baluster turning and low arched legs; circa 1740-1750.
Provenance
Photographs from the estate of Henry Kauffman.This photo appeared in SPINNING WHEEL National Antiques Magazine, Hanover, Pennsylvania in the December issue, 1976.
The finest type of American andirons signed by Paul Revere. Courtesy The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Provenance
Photographs from the estate of Henry Kauffman. "No reproduction of this photograph is permitted without written permission from The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Application form furnhished on request.
An extremely rare pair of brass andirons. The column is four sided and connectiong the important parts of the andirons. The flame and cube finial are particulary good. Courtesy Quentin Bowers
Iron andirons with a cube and flame finial. Relatively rare. Information on the back of the photograph: "Fireplace - 2nd floor front, c. 1715, Letitia Street House. This is the only original mantel remaining in this house." Courtesy Philadelphia Museum of Art
Provenance
Photographs from the estate of Henry Kauffman. Do not reproduce without written permission. The following words must accompany any reproduction of this photograph. "PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM OF ART."
The following information is found both on page 148 of H.J. Kauffman's "American Copper & Brass" and the back of the photograph: "A very elegant pair of brass andirons of the late eighteenth century. On the back of one leg is stamped Revere & Son, on the back of the other leg is stamped Boston." Courtesy Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Sylmaria Collection, Gift of George Coe Graves, 1930.
Provenance
Photographs from the estate of Henry Kauffman.This photograph may be not be reproduced in any medium, including television, without specific written permission from the Secretary of the Museum. When permission for publication has been granted, the reproduction should be accompanied by the following credit line: "The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Sylmaris Collection, Gift of George Coe Graves, 1930."
