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Collection
History Collection
Object ID
2002.109.1
Date Range
October 7-8,1989
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Collection
History Collection
Description
White porcelain commemorative plate with black printed image of Colemanville Bridge. Surrounded by, "3rd International Volksmarch / Pequea, Pennsylvania"; "IVV / AVA"; "7 - 8 October 1989 / Penn Dutch Pacers"; signature, "G. Robert Wagner"
Date Range
October 7-8,1989
Year Range From
1989
Year Range To
1989
Storage Location
LCHS / Willson Memorial Building
Storage Room
Museum North
Storage Wall
East Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 05
Storage Shelf
Shelf 7
People
Wagner, Robert G.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Colemanville Covered Bridge
Pequea Twp.
Object Name
Plate, Commemorative
Material
Porcelain
Height (in)
0.5
Diameter (in)
7.75
Condition
Excellent
Condition Notes
A folder in the archives, "1989 Volksmarch Commemorative Plate" was found, but contained no information regarding the plate.
Object ID
2002.109.1
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Collection
History Collection: Person
Object ID
2008.024.1
Collection
History Collection: Person
Description
Black ribbon with attached medallion for marksmanship(?). Man taking aim at unseen target. Back: "Dupont / Beginner Trophy" Awarded to John E. Schroll
Year Range From
1880
Year Range To
1959
Storage Location
LCHS / Willson Memorial Building
Storage Room
Museum West
Storage Wall
South Wall
Storage Cabinet
Cabinet 2
Storage Shelf
Shelf 1
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Medal, Commemorative
Material
Cloth, Satin, Metal
Object ID
2008.024.1
Accession Number
2008.024
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Collection
History Collection: Person
Object ID
2008.024.2
Date Range
1924
Collection
History Collection: Person
Description
medallion for marksmanship(?). Gold circle with two gold rifles intersecting in X behind blue and yellow target in medal's center. Reads: "Penna. State Champion / 1924 / Class B" awarded to John E. Schroll
Date Range
1924
Year Range From
1880
Year Range To
1959
Storage Location
LCHS / Willson Memorial Building
Storage Room
Museum West
Storage Wall
South Wall
Storage Cabinet
Cabinet 2
Storage Shelf
Shelf 1
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Medal, Commemorative
Material
Gold
Object ID
2008.024.2
Accession Number
2008.024
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Collection
History Collection: Groups & Organizations
Title
Commemorative bronze medal
Object ID
2009.019
Date Range
1989
Collection
History Collection: Groups & Organizations
Title
Commemorative bronze medal
Description
Double-sided bronze medal struck to commemorate bicentennial of James Buchanan's birth as well as honoring Winfield Scott Stoner. Both were R.W. Grand Masters of Masons.
Obverse is inscribed: "Pennsylvania's only United States President James Buchanan" around a raised image of Buchanan's bust in full profile. It notes he was "Worshipful Master - Lodge No. 43 - District Deputy Grand Master. Reverse has: "Winfield Scott Stoner 1990-1991" and "R.W. Grand Master of Masons - Pennsylvania" At center are Masonic symbols of a sun within a triangle/pyramid.
Inscribed on edge is "copyright Medallic Art Co., Danbury, CT. - Bronze."
Date Range
1989
Made By
Medallic Art Company
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
North Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 04
Storage Drawer
Drawer 20
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Medal, Commemorative
Material
Bronze
Depth (in)
0.25
Diameter (in)
3
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2015-03-17
Condition Notes
Minor nicks on edge, both sides. Two small areas of whitish substance on edge above "SCOTT".
Object ID
2009.019
Notes
Stoner was the 100th Right Worshipful Grand Master, 1990-1991. He lived in Lancaster, worked as a CPA and was born July 15, 1939 and died March 1, 2006.
Place of Origin
Danbury, Connecticut
Accession Number
2009.019
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Collection
History Collection: Places & Spaces
Object ID
1933.020.3
Collection
History Collection: Places & Spaces
Description
Liberty Bell pendant medallion with Independence Hall on the back. Outline of bell has contoured image of Liberty Bell with inscription, crack and clapper. Inscription at top reads "OF LEV XXV&X PROCLAIM / IN PHILDA. BY ORDER OF TH--" and below this is "PASS AND STOW / PHILADA. / MDCCLIII."
Back is flat with a raised image of Independence Hall. Extended tab at top has hole with two linked wire rings for hanging.
Year Range From
1876
Year Range To
1930
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 4
Storage Cabinet
Unit 18
Storage Container
Box 1001
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Medal, Commemorative
Material
Brass
Height (in)
2.25
Width (in)
1.5
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2015-02-26
Condition Notes
Expected dark patina from oxidation and handling. Some wear to raised letters.
Object ID
1933.020.3
Accession Number
1933.020
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Collection
Wheatland
Title
Buchanan Dedication to Duty Medal
Object ID
W.1989.068.001a-b
Date Range
1857-1861
  1 image  
Collection
Wheatland
Title
Buchanan Dedication to Duty Medal
Description
Commemorative medal (a.) and storage case (b.)
a. (medal): Circular bronzed copper commemorative medal. On Front: Raised profile of James Buchanan in center. Around edge: "James Buchanan, President of the United States" "Paquet F." under profile. On reverse: Standing toga-clad man with snake around his right wrist. To left is seated female; young man on knees with arm around standing man/physician; bearded man with scythe behind and to right. "To Dr. Frederick Rose, Assistant Surgeon, Royal Navy, G.B." At base: "For kindness and humanity/ to officers and crew/ of the U.S. Steamer/ Susquehanna."
b.(case): Book-like red leather case. On both outside covers, an eagle within a circle surrounded by 13 stars. A square floral border with spray of flowers in each corner is inside an outer border of 3 solid lines. All impressions in gold. A brass clasp in center on front and back covers. Circular opening/holder for medallion is surround by a metallic thread cord. Dark blue velvet with impressed floral sprays in each corner cover the front and back. Metallic cord around outer edges. Narrow red leather edges are stamped with a gold chain pattern.
Date Range
1857-1861
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 3
Storage Cabinet
Unit 17
Storage Shelf
Shelf 4
Storage Container
Box W011
People
Paquet, Anthony C.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Medal, Commemorative
Material
Bronze
Length (cm)
20.32
Length (ft)
0.6666666667
Length (in)
8
Width (cm)
20.32
Width (ft)
0.6666666667
Width (in)
8
Depth (cm)
3.175
Depth (ft)
0.1041666667
Depth (in)
1.25
Dimension Details
a. (medal): Diameter is 3 inches; height is .375 Inch.
b. (case): 8 inches long x 8 inches wide x 1.25 inches high
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2018-05-21
Condition Notes
a. (medal): good
b. (case): Some metallic cording is loose or unattached; front cover separated from binding.
Object ID
W.1989.068.001a-b
Credit
Mr. J.W. Frey
Accession Number
W.1989.068
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.89.84
Collection
Wheatland
Description
Commemorative plate. Large round plate, painted black top and bottom, deep foot. c. 1' rim with raised scene at center. Circa 15th or 16th Century German (?) scene with central male figure standing on dais with raised left arm, two fingers pointed; surro
Made By
Schiller
People
Buchanan, James
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Plate, Commemorative
Material
Clay
Height (in)
1.625
Diameter (in)
10.625
Dimension Details
Base diameter is 5.75'
Object ID
W.89.84
Notes
Supposed to have been James Buchanan's. He used to be given mail on it by a servant named Jacob Kautz. Unknown ownership beyond this information.
Credit
Mr. James W. Perrin Jr.
Accession Number
W.89.84
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Collection
Decorative Arts Collection: Ceramics
Object ID
1989.997
Date Range
1989
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Collection
Decorative Arts Collection: Ceramics
Description
Pressed redware plate commemorating 175th anniversary of Mountville. Features incised jubilee emblem and floral decorations. Made by the mayor, Victor Lenox, for celebration.
Date Range
1989
Year Range From
1989
Year Range To
1989
Made By
Lenox, Victor
Storage Location
LCHS / Willson Memorial Building
Storage Room
Museum North
Storage Wall
East Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 05
Storage Shelf
Shelf 7
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Mountville
Object Name
Plate, Commemorative
Material
Redware
Height (in)
1
Length (in)
11
Width (in)
14
Condition
Excellent
Object ID
1989.997
Place of Origin
Martic Twp.
Accession Number
1989.997
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Collection
History Collection: Person, Thaddeus Stevens
Title
Thaddeus Stevens Medal
Object ID
2003.100
Collection
History Collection: Person, Thaddeus Stevens
Title
Thaddeus Stevens Medal
Description
Commemorative medal,
Face: "Thaddeus Stevens / 1792-1868" on face,
Reverse: "Champion of Free Schools, friend of the poor and of the down trodden"
(Duplicate of 1979.006.1)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
North Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 04
Storage Drawer
Drawer 19
People
Stevens, Thaddeus
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Medals
Stevens and Smith Center
Object Name
Medal, Commemorative
Material
Bronze
Depth (in)
0.125
Diameter (in)
1.5
Condition
Good
Object ID
2003.100
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Collection
History Collection: Groups & Organizations
Object ID
2003.143
Collection
History Collection: Groups & Organizations
Description
Commemorative medal,
Face: decorated with image of red and blue, "The Penna Division L.A.W."
Reverse: maker's mark on reverse, "O'Hara Dial Co., Waltham, Mass."
Face screws into base.
League of American Wheelmen, for bicycle riders
Year Range From
1890
Year Range To
1926
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
North Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 04
Storage Drawer
Drawer 20
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Medal, Commemorative
Material
Bronze
Depth (in)
0.125
Diameter (in)
0.625
Condition
Good
Object ID
2003.143
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