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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.89.173
Date Range
pre-1907
Collection
Wheatland
Description
Pin is in shape of sideways Latin cross with crown around it. 'Lancaster Comy. No. 13 K.T.' Hanging from pin front, connected by two metal links is a flat oval with relief on one side of large capit L-like building and 'K.T.'. Around edge is 'Grand Comma
Date Range
pre-1907
Made By
Whitehead & Hoag Company
Subcategory
Personal Symbol
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Pin, Fraternal
Material
Metal
Height (in)
2.25
Width (in)
1.813
Depth (in)
0.313
Object ID
W.89.173
Place of Origin
Newark, New Jersey
Accession Number
W.89.173
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.89.174
Collection
Wheatland
Description
Top is flat pin with scroll-work around edges, roughly rectangular. Intertwined 'SOS' in center in white and light blue enamel. Ribbon in same colors hangs from this, looped through circular medal. Front: Maltese cross with RHO cross inside. 'Old St. Ste
Subcategory
Personal Symbol
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Pin, Fraternal
Material
Metal, Silk, Cotton
Height (in)
3.5
Width (in)
0.25
Diameter (in)
1.25
Object ID
W.89.174
Accession Number
W.89.174
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.89.176
Date Range
1876
Collection
Wheatland
Description
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
Date Range
1876
Subcategory
Personal Gear
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Pillbox
Material
Gold
Height (in)
2.375
Width (in)
1.063
Depth (in)
0.75
Object ID
W.89.176
Notes
Possibly Maria Lois Cassatt's (nickname 'Lottie').
Accession Number
W.89.176
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.89.212
Collection
Wheatland
Description
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
Subcategory
Personal Gear
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Parasol
Length (in)
22.625
Object ID
W.89.212
Credit
National Trust
Accession Number
W.89.212
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.89.213
Collection
Wheatland
Description
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
Subcategory
Personal Gear
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Parasol
Length (in)
36.625
Object ID
W.89.213
Accession Number
W.89.213
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.89.284
Collection
Wheatland
Description
Silk pocket. Royal blue with satiny threads in triangle shape and yellow-orange threads too. Lined at top with beige satin, rest lined with cream linen. Black thread gather stitch at neck.
Subcategory
Personal Gear
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Pocket
Material
Silk
Height (in)
8.625
Width (in)
8.25
Object ID
W.89.284
Accession Number
W.89.284
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.89.287
Collection
Wheatland
Description
Silk handkerchief. Squarish shape with scalloped edges. 2.0' cream lace border / ruffle. Yellow silk under golden gauze which is embroidered with rose vines in yellow, green, and pink satin thread. Edged in yellow-gold threads.
Subcategory
Personal Gear
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Handkerchief
Material
Silk
Length (in)
16
Width (in)
16
Condition
Poor
Object ID
W.89.287
Accession Number
W.89.287
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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.1991.002.006
Collection
Wheatland
Description
Square, sheer handkerchief with scalloped edge embroidered in dark blue. 'HL' embroidered in dark blue on one corner. Four woven dark blue lines near each side, crossing at each corner.
Provenance
Johnston, Harriet Lane
To - Kennedy, May Seldon (Harriet's cousin)
To - Taylor, Julia Kennedy (May's sister)
To - Julia Taylor's daughters
To - Taylor, Edmund R. III (Julia's grandson)
To - James Buchanan Foundation
LancasterHistory
Last Owner
Johnston, Harriet Lane
People
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Subcategory
Personal Gear
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Handkerchief
Material
Organdy
Height (in)
19.5
Width (in)
18
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2022-11-29
Condition Notes
Some staining
Object ID
W.1991.002.006
Accession Number
W.1991.002
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1991.002.007
Collection
Wheatland
Description
Square cream-colored handkerchief. Woven, open thread line on each side, crossing at corners. 'HEJ' embroidered in cream at one corner.
Provenance
Johnston, Harriet Lane
To - Kennedy, May Seldon (Harriet's cousin)
To - Taylor, Julia Kennedy Taylor (May's sister) To - Julia Taylor's daughters
To - Taylor, Edmund R. III (Julia's grandson)
To - James Buchanan Foundation
LancasterHistory
Year Range From
1
Year Range To
1
Last Owner
Johnston, Harriet Lane
People
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Subcategory
Personal Gear
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Handkerchief
Material
Silk
Height (in)
19.5
Width (in)
19
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2022-11-29
Condition Notes
Some stains, one purple-colored stain.
Object ID
W.1991.002.007
Accession Number
W.1991.002
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