Page 192 of "Gleason's Pictorial Drawing-Room Companion" from 1854. Includes an article on James Buchanan with images of him as Minister to England and of Wheatland. Also includes musings on "What is the hardest mode to die?"
Daguerreotype of Harriet Lane. Full bust length view, facing right. Her hair is coiled and pinned back. She is wearing a dark jacket over a white blouse, with a white lace collar. Broach at her neck and long earrings are prominent. Gold matting around image. Image mounted inside of book-type case of black leather and red velvet inner lining. Two hook clasps.
This daguerreotype represents the earliest known image of Harriet Lane, niece of President James Buchanan. This likeness might have been photographed ca. 1845, Harriet Lane would have been about fifteen years old.
White, linen handkerchief. 1/4' hem on all sides. On inside of hem is fine drawnwork on all sides. Completely hand-made. Initialed 'M E C' in corner - hand embroidered. Partly stained. *Found in blue velvet dress which has unknown origin.
Clear glass bust of Queen Victoria wearing crown and necklace. Below circular blass bottom, a threaded neck extends. A threaded metal cap is set in the center top of the wooden base. The glass portion is screwed into the wooden base with opening for the perfumebottle at its base.
Black case, aqua lining. Black braid around top and bottom edges. Two pockets inside. Ionic design in flat, round black beads in rectangular shape. Center medallion of beads surrounding oval paper with picture of woman in Empire style costume with pink r
Cane made of maple owned by James Buchanan. Long, tapered with tip and 2-part handle of ivory. Handle grip is in the shape of a lily or trumpet flower. Lower section is elaborately carved w/ high-relief eagle on a background of leaves, stars and banner w/ "E PLURIBUS UNUM". Inscribed in black on side of handle in script is "James Buchanan / from E.C.L." Believed to be gift of Elizabeth Chapman Lawrence, friend of Buchanan and Harriet Lane.
Provenance
Descent from Buchanan to James B. Lane, grand nephew, then to donor's husband, grandson of J. B. Lane.
Cracks in handle and separation. Stains on wood. Ivory tip scarred.
Object ID
W.89.58
Notes
The cane was owned by James Buchanan and at his death given to James B. Lane, his grand nephew. It was passed down to the donors husband as grandson of James B. Lane.
Locket-like, rounded-corner rectangular box, deep, hinge-lidded, loop at top with link for chain. Front has buckle-like piece with two small screws and cable-like pieces applied. Back is engraved with ivy-leaf-like designs and scrolling: 'Lottie in Remem
Parasol with ivory shaft, carved at handle and top end. Handle carving resembles peacock feathers. Has two flowers with leaves, ring turnings. Cream satin lining with black net lace outshell canopy. Floral / foliate design on lace. Metal ribs. Silk linin
Parasol with dark metal ribs, shaft with lighter metal tip. Handle is dark bamboo / reed with brass molded collar band, foliate design, ivory knob end. Black tassel around shaft just above handle. Black taffeta canopy. Maker's mark NPW or NWP on inner sh
