Black and white postcard of F. W. Woolworth's first store in Lancaster. Published by STEL-MAR, Mount Joy, PA. Printed on back of card: "Lancaster, Pa. F. W. Woolworth (left center) with the staff of his first successful store, founded here on June 21, 1879."
Black and white postcard of F. W. Woolworth's store in Lancaster. Published by STEL-MAR, Mount Joy, PA. Printed on back of card: "Lancaster, Pa. The first Woolworth building was erected here in 1900. It stood for more than fifty years being replaced with the present F. W. Woolworth Store."
Pewter chalice, part of the Warwick Congregation's (now known as the Brickerville United Lutheran Church) communion service.
High straight-sided flaring cup on a stem wih knop created by joining two pewter salt stems. A tankard lid is used for the base. Both the knop and edge of base are beaded. Attributed to William Will (working 1764-1798) .
Engraved on the side of the cup are the initials "HIA/ MWM" within a decorative wreath with bow. Engraved on the bottom of the base is "1799", likely indicating the year the chalice was presented to the church for ceremonial use. Segments of wrigglework are also found nearby.
Provenance
The engraved date of 1799 likely signifies the year the chalice was presented to the church. The two sets of initials on the cup are certainly the individuals who presented it. The entire communion service remained in use over the years until the congregation decided in 1997 to find a safe place for this valuable communion set. Purchased by the Heritage Center of Lancaster County