Seal press, George Shiffler Council, No. 177, O of IA, Order of Independent Americans. Part of the Nativists Movement. Anti-tax and Anti-immigration.
George Shiffler, a young Nativist was fatally shot at the Nativist Riots of 1844 in Philadelphia during which mobs attacked Irish-americna and Roman Catholic homes and businesses.
White metal urn shaped trophy with incised lateral bands on body and foliate decoration on handles. Engraved: "Lancaster-Fair 1914 Best Lancaster County Bred Pullet." Stamped on bottom "FS Co USA Quadruple" arranged in circle around eagle head, 1052, YL.10
White metal, urn-shaped trophy awarded to the Brubaker Hatchery in 1915. Trophy features foliate scrolls on handles. Inscribed "Lancaster County Fair 1915 Best White Leghorn." Stamped on bottom "Derby Silver Plate 4 2 9."
Epaulets (2) and case. Object ID changed to 1956.009.3
Case: Sheet iron construction, bean shaped case with internal support for epaulets, painted black. Central bail handle on hinged lid with hasp type clasp at front.
Epaulets A & B: Gold, brass, silk.
**** Note: Appears to be epaulets described in 1956.009 and belonging to General John Fulton Reynolds. See object file for additional information.
Reproduced copies of seals of citizens of Lancaster County, Casts were taken from documents of the Lancaster County Courthouse - deeds, justice of the peace, notary public, personal. Includes Penn's Grant seal.
Ribbon, 1914 County Fair, Director.Metal top with pin attached on back. "Director" is printed on paper slid in from the back side. Attached to the bottom center is a round white metal button with eagle, ship and two horses above "virtue, liberty and independence." On reverse of button: "Manufactured/ by/ St. Louis Button Co./ St. Louis, Mo./ Pat. Aug 8, '99." An orange (formerly red?) ribbon hangs from the button: "The Lancaster / Fair/ Lancaster, Pa./ 1914."
Souvenir Badge--button pin and ribbon. Top has red rose in middle and reads "Official Souvenir / Red Rose City". Badge is red, white, and blue with gold letters and reads "53rd. Encampment, Department of PA. G.A.R. Lancaster, PA. June 9, 1919".
