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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1991.002.003a-d
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
Large trunk (a) with two large shelves (b, c) that lift out, and one smaller shelf (d). Exterior of the trunk has brown-striped canvas with three horizontal wood straps on the front, back, and hinged lid. There are wrought iron straps riveted at the corners of the trunk to reinforce the construction. Iron handles, one each side. Two sides covered with shipping labels.
Provenance
Johnston, Harriet Lane
To - Kennedy May Seldon (Harriet's cousin)
To - Taylor, Julia Kennedy (May's sister)
To - Taylor, Julia daughters
To - Taylor, Edmund R. III (Julia's grandson)
To - James Buchanan Foundation
LancasterHistory
Year Range From
1876
Year Range To
1888
Made By
Vuitton, Louis
Last Owner
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
East Room West Wing
Storage Wall
Southeast Corner
People
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Subcategory
Personal Gear
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Trunk
Material
Fabric/Iron/Wood/Paper
Height (in)
26.313
Width (in)
33.5
Depth (in)
21.875
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2022-11-29
Object ID
W.1991.002.003a-d
Place of Origin
Paris, France
Accession Number
W.1991.002
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1991.002.005b
Date Range
1872
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
One of two clear leaded glass nut dishes. Octagonal and oblong clear glass dishes with flared sides. Laurel wreath border etched 0.50" below the lip around all eight sides. Monogram 'HE' (for Henry Elliott Johnston) etched at the center base.
Provenance
Harriet Lane Johnston
To May Kennedy (Paternal cousin)
To Julia Kennedy Taylor (May's sister)
To Margaret Beverly Taylor (Julia's daughter)
To Edmund R. Taylor III (Julia's grandson)
To The James Buchanan Foundation
LancasterHistory
Date Range
1872
Last Owner
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Dining Room
Storage Wall
East Wall
Storage Cabinet
Built-in Cupboard
Storage Shelf
Shelf 3
People
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Johnston, Henry Elliot
Subject
Tableware
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Inscription Position
Centered on base
Inscription Technique
Etched
Inscription Text
Monogram letters HE
Inscription Type
Inscription
Object Name
Dish, Nut
Material
Glass
Height (cm)
3.81
Height (ft)
0.125
Height (in)
1.5
Length (cm)
18.88998
Length (ft)
0.61975
Length (in)
7.437
Width (cm)
12.065
Width (ft)
0.3958333333
Width (in)
4.75
Dimension Details
Glass is 0.125" thick. All 8 sides angle inward to the base at approximately a 45 degree angle. The base measures 4.125" long by 2.50" wide.
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2022-11-09
Condition Notes
A large chip broken at one corner along lip and fastened back with glue. Some light scatches are visible on the base around the monogram and base edges.
Object ID
W.1991.002.005b
Place of Origin
Paris, France
Accession Number
W.1991.002
Images
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1991.002.005a
Date Range
1872
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
One of two clear leaded glass nut dishes. Octagonal and oblong clear glass dishes with flared sides. Laurel wreath border etched 0.50" below the lip around all eight sides. Monogram 'HE' (for Henry Elliott Johnston) etched at the center base.
Provenance
Johnston, Harriet Lane
To Kennedy, May Seldon (Paternal cousin)
To Taylor, Julia Kennedy (May's sister)
To Taylor, Margaret Beverly (Julia's daughter)
To Taylor, Edmund R. III (Julia's grandson)
To The James Buchanan Foundation
LancasterHistory
Date Range
1872
Last Owner
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Dining Room
Storage Wall
East Wall
Storage Cabinet
Built-in Cupboard
Storage Shelf
Shelf 3
People
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Johnston, Henry Elliot
Subcategory
Food Service T&E
Subject
Tableware
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Inscription Position
Centered on base
Inscription Technique
Etched
Inscription Text
Monogram letters HE
Inscription Type
Inscription
Object Name
Dish, Nut
Material
Glass
Height (in)
1.5
Length (cm)
18.88998
Length (ft)
0.61975
Length (in)
7.437
Width (cm)
12.065
Width (ft)
0.3958333333
Width (in)
4.75
Dimension Details
Glass is 0.125" thick. All 8 sides angle inward to the base at approximately a 45 degree angle. The base measures 4.125" long by 2.50" wide.
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2022-11-09
Condition Notes
A small chip is missing from the lip one of the short octagonal corners. Some light scatches are visible on the base around the monogram initials 'HE.'
Object ID
W.1991.002.005a
Place of Origin
Paris, France
Accession Number
W.1991.002
Images
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