Color sketch of a brown-eyed, brown-haired young girl, with a center part and ringlets at sides of her head. Miss Alice M. Klein blue garb is off the shoulders. Printed on the oval frame with a gold band: "Photographed by JAMIESON & BENSON, No. 80 North Queen St., Lancaster, Pa." The rough edge indicates that the entire piece appears to have been cut from something largeer.
Some spots on background area. A circular stain at bottom looks as if stain from a cup/jar bottom. Back is brown acidifed paper. "Miss Alice M Klein" is written in pencil.
Painted portrait of William Albright (or Albrecht) (1793-1852) by Jacob Eichholtz, c. 1830
William Albright, or Albrecht, was born May 23, 1793 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to German printer, John Albright (1745-1806). He worked intermittently in Philadelphia as an ornamental painter, lithographic artist, limner, "dancing-master," and teacher of drawing from 1815 to 1845. Albright delineated the color plates for the "Floral Magazine and Botanical Repository" (Philadelphia, 1832-1834).
In 1820, Albright returned to Lancaster at his father's bequest, where until 1836, he published the "Staatsbothe" and continued the publication of the "New and Improved North American Almanac" started by Francis Bailey in 1775. On Christmas Day in 1821 he married Mary Weaver with whom he had one daughter, Anna M. Albright (1822-1855).
Albright returned to Philadelphia ca. 1837, and following a year as a dance master, taught drawing at 21 South Fifth Street until his death in 1852.
Small oil painting on paper of Mrs. General (Abigail Ann Bailey) John Steele. Head to waist, Mrs. Steele is seated holding a red bound book in her left hand with right hand crossing her left wrist .Fine detail, especially dots on bonnet fabric and designs on sleeve cuffs. Copy of portrait by Jacob Eichholtz.
She and John Steele married on March 4, 1784. She died two weeks after her husband, on March 13, 1827.
On reverse, written in black ink in cursive: "Property of and loaned by/ Mary Steele Slaymaker/ Mrs.. H.E. Slaymaker/ 149 W. Duke St./Lancaster/Pa."
Oil Painting on paper of General John Steele. Gen. Steele is seated with his right arm on the arm of a chair, left hand on his right wrist. He's attired in a black coat high with high back collar. A high white collar around his neck has a bow tied in the front with a ruffled front.
Adam Reigart Jr. (original catalog description was Capt. John Steele)
Description
Oil portrait on canvas of Adam Reigart, Jr. (1765-1844). (Original catalog description was: "Painted portrait of Captain John Steele by Jacob Eichholtz". This ID correction approved by Tom Ryan).
Half-length male figure, faces slightly to left, gray hair brushed forward over forehead in thin wisps, long sideburns, his left ear visible; white turned down collar, light color waistcoat and white stock and frill. Black double-breasted coat. Plain brown background.
Modern wood frame 1.75" wide, painted black with gold beaded inner edge.
See G.86.09.2 for an identical oil on canvas portrait of Reigart by Eichholtz. (On art racks)
Painting has strong tears and needs cleaning. This is the condition in which it was received. Large irregular tear 7.5" x 4/5" across his left chest & shoulder. Small 1" x 1/2" tear above shoulder. Another irregular tear 2" x 1" on right shoulder. Straight line dent w/ some tearing below this. Another straight line dent 3.5" to left of head.and a 1"-long dent with tear above head. Extensive craquelure, esp. in upper 2/3.
Modern wood frame 1.75" wide is painted black with gold beading on inner edge. Round, blue sticker at top back of stretcher reads: "(W)alnut Lan(e) / Art Shop / German(town) / Philad(elphia).
A. Bureau, off-white painted wood with two drawers, storage compartment with door on upper right; mirror on left side of top of bureau. ( 12 ins. wide x 6.5 ins. deep x12.5 ins. high) Small gold bird cage with bird inside on the bureau. North wall, Unit 2, Shelf __
B. Bureau, wood, with mirror, candle sconces and faux marble top. Three lower drawers with round white ceramic handles. 2 silver candle holders, a round comb, green bead necklace, hairbrush and 1-inch square box containing 6 metal hairpins. (Items in drawer.) (10 ins. wide x 5.5 ins. deep x 21.5 ins. high) North wall, Unit 2, Shelf __
C. Rocking chair. Wooden with arms and ladder back. Seat is wood painted as if caned. (6 ins. wide x 10 ins. deep x 11.5 ins. high.) North wall, Unit 2, Shelf __
D. Towel rack with 4 fringed linen towels, each with cross-stitched initial(s). "M.S." for Miriam Sener (b. 1876); "R" for Ruth Sener (b. 1887) and "A" for Anna Sener Rusk. ( Rack measures 6.25 ins. wide x 2.75 ins. deep x 6 ins. high) North wall, Unit 2, Shelf __
E. Doll Trunk.18" wide x 8.5" deep x 6" high. Exterior of wood is covered with a black leather painted fabric. Strips of brown leather run along the lip and side edges of the lid. 4 leather strips decorate the top and run down the front at the corners and middle near the lock. Hand leather tab at the lock is partially gone. Only one of the leather handles on the sides is still in tact. Three wood strips across the top of the trunk and two on the bottom are anchored at the ends with decorative metal pieces nailed in place. The bottom is covered with decorative paper.
The interior of the trunk is covered with decorated paper. A color sticket of three roses is pasted in the center on the top of the trunk. A colorful strip of blue and yellow designs between red borders is pasted on both sides of the lid. One fabric hinge (torn) remains. Items can be stored in the bottom of the trunk or in a removable shelf with a covered compartment on the right side. The lid (now separated from the compartment) is blue with edges banded in the same colorful pattern as the lid. A small picture of a child and dog is glued in the center.
A. Rectangular pincushion; bottom is red cotton twill and top is solid red wool cross stitch with "M.S." (Miriam Sener, b 1876) a line border done with clear beads. Dense stuffing. 2.5" x 2"
B. Pincushion, 3 inches square. Pink silk fabric covers bottom and is folder over to top. A lace-trimmed 2-inch square of white fabric with embroidered white flowers is attached to the top by 20 one-quarter-inch straight pins,.25-inch apart, lining the edge of the fabric. Pins have varied colored glass heads. An additional 4 pins anchor the center. This cushion is densely stuffed. Some holes in the fabric on the bottom and fabric at corners is worn. (Box 0478)
C. Pincushion, 3.24 inches square, covered in light blue satiny fabric. Corners gathered on top to form puffy leaf shapes on each corner. A small lace-edged 1.25-inch square is pinned in the center with five glass-head straight pins. A blue ribbon bow is pinned at two corners. Some holes at the corners. (Box 0478)
A. Dress, 12 inches long. Blue gathered skirt and long sleeve jacket with black trim; white blouse with lace neckline trim. Fastens in back with metal hooks and buttonhole-stitch loops. Matching hat: same fabric with black ribbon trim.
B. Dress, 14 inches long. Burgundy with gathered skirt, long sleeves and wide collar from front waist over shoulders to back waist. Sleeves and neckline trimmed in the black fabric of the blouse. Neckline trimmed with white lace. No fasteners in back. 2 holes on right front near waistline trim.
C. Jacket, brown felt long-sleeved, 7 inches long. Stiffened backing on sailor collar with four rows of white trim around edges. Also trim on sleeves and around lower edge of jacket. Four white buttons right front opening. Hook and thread loops for closure. Stitching raveling on back neck seam.
D. Dress, 15 inches long. Floral print - pink flowers- with puff sleeves and 2-inch pointed lace trim around the collar. Pink satin ribbon bows on both shoulder. Ribbon belt around the waist and ribbon also borders neckline and sleeves. Some small tears/holes in lower portions of skirt and along back opening.
E. Coat, woolen weave, 24 inches long. Brown/tan weave with long sleeves with 1.5-inch cuffs. Open front with 8 brown buttons and corresponding button holes. Attractive brown gathered ribbon trim around cuffs, neckline and front ending in a vee over pleats in the back. Pinked edges: pinking shears patented 1934. (Matching bonnet below, f.)
F. Bonnet, woolen weave to match coat (e.) Brown gathered ribbon trim around edges and along brim's seam. Bows on brim, top front; and at neckline, center back. Two ribbon ties.
G. Jacket, boy's, 5.5 inches long. Navy blue wool with stand-up collar and sleeves trimmed with red silk ribbon. Front opening, no closure. Ribbon detached from collar and right sleeve. (Matching pants: h, below.)
H. Pants, boy's, 6.5 inches long. Navy blue wool with double stripes of red ribbon along sides of legs. Appears to be brown thread for gathering/tightening the waist. Crotch is open--no evidence of stitching.
I. Dress, 11 inches long. Red dress with pleat, center front; lace trim around neckline and 1-inch wide cuffs of black velvet. Opening in back with no closure. Small thread loop center front at neckline may have had some decorative attachment. Holes in skirt.
J. Sundress, 8 inches long. Red dress with gathered skirt and with four ribbon ties at arm openings. Closes in back with hooks (only one remaining) and three thread loops. Stain on back at hem line. Some holes in skirt.
K. Underskirt, white wool, full length, 17 inches long. 8-inch waistband. Gathered skirt with white cotton fabric waistband. Hand-sewn buttonhole (in buttonhole stitch) and white shell button. Center back seam and hem edge finished in decorative feather stitch. Bottom edged in white crocheted yarn scallops with additional crocheted stitching in stronger silk cording. Some spots on fabric.
L. Underskirt, white wool, full length, 14 inches long. 6-inch waistband. A smaller duplicate of K.'
M. Underskirt, white wool, full length, 10.5 inches long. 4.5-inch waistband. No overlap at back placket. Decorative line of herring gone stitch around hem.
N. Underskirt, white wool, 6.5 inches long. 8-inch waistband (taken in on both sides) with buttonhole and .25-inch white button. Pink feather stitch around hem line. Some holes.
O. Underskirt, white wool, 7.5 inches long. 10-inch waistband with buttonhole and white button in back. Vertical buttonhole center-front waistband. Double line of white feather stitching above hem and along vertical back seam. Base of placket reinforced with stitching.
P.Underskirt, thin white wool, 6.5 inches long. 3-inch waistband. Full-length skirt for a small doll. Line of white feather stitching above hem and along vertical back seam. Base of placket reinforced with stitching.
Q. Dress/undergarment of thin white cotton. 8 inches long. Sleeveless with lace trim at arm openings and edge of hem. 5-inch placket in back with snap at neckline. Two lines of decorative pink stitches above the hem. Label sewn to back at neckline, "Toodles /Togs." (Toodles Dolls, 1937-1948.)
R. Doll rug. 16.25 x 21.4-inch piece of burgundy felt with decorative stitching in gold floss 1.25 inches from the edge all around the piece.
S. Paper napkin decorated with painted umbrellas (red, green and yellow) in two opposing corners. Faint white border including birds. Roughly 14 inches square. Brown stains in center around along some edges.Fold lines.
T. Paper napkin with design of orange foliage and flowers around the edges of this 14-inch square. Fold lines, a section of brown and brown on edges.
U. Raincoat, hat and boots: 4-piece rain outfit of red plaid. Hat with wide brim; boots with 1.75-inch soles and snap closure; 6-inch long coat with three buttons on center front.
V. Dress, pink cotton, 11 ins. long. Gathered skirt. Lace trim across bodice, over shoulders and around neckline. 4 white shell buttons and beautifully hand-done button holes. Some spots on skirt and faded in spot. Skillful mending on bodice.
W. Dress, black cotton with white cuffs and neckline. 11 ins. long. Long sleeves and gathered skirt with three black buttons to close in the back.
X. Dress, white cotton flower print, 13 inches long, Heavily gathered skirt, Gathered white ribbon trim around waist, cuffs bodice and neckline. 16th-inch pin tucks on bodice, front and back. Lace trim on cuffs, bodice and neck. Opening in back.
Y. Dress, pink cotton, 9 inches long. Puffy sleeves with white lace trim on cuffs. Same trim around bodice, front and back.. Gathered skirt flares from bodice--no waistline on the this dress. Scalloped lace trim around neck. Two white shell buttons and buttonholes on the back.
Z. Dress, light blue print, 15 inches long. Gathered skirt with short puffy sleeves. Square neckline, cuffs and waist trimmed with .75-inch white decorative band. Beautifully constructed with 3 buttons and hand-done buttons in back. Soiled and dirty with dark stain on skirt.
AA. Doll Blanket. Multi-colored fine weight yarn crocheted squares sewed together, with a border crocheted around all four sides. 12" x 15". Yarn separating in 6 squares.
Jumeau French fashion doll with leather body. Knees and elbows bend and head can turn. China face with delicately painted eyebrows and eyelashes around blue glass eyes. "2" impressed on back of head. Brown hair with braid on back, attached to top of head with 2-pronged brown hairpin. Dangling two-bead earrings. 2-piece burgandy satin button-front top with embroidery at collar and cuffs. White trim around neck and cuffs. Long skirt has founce in back and 3 folds cascade onto skirt on right. Beneath there is a brown velvet skirt. White cotton undergarments include a camisole, bloomers and a petticoat are edged in lace. Doll wears high button leather shoes of tan and red.
