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Collection
Postcard Collection
Object ID
911-011-029
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Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Description
North Museum & Planetarium of Franklin and Marshall College, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
(Admission Free)
Creator
Hess, James E.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
3.5 x 5.5 inches
Publisher
James E. Hess, Lancaster, Pa.
Condition
Good
Object ID
911-011-029
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Collection
Postcard Collection
Object ID
911-012-016
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Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Description
Stevens House, Lancaster, Pa. Historic English dining Room has not only excellent food but also manty interesting pictures and mementos on the walls. Recommended by Duncan Hines for both rooms and food, the Stevens House in Lancaster, Pennsylvania is centrally located and on Routes 30, 72, 222 and 230.
Creator
Hess, James E.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
3.5 x 5 inches
Publisher
Mellinger Studios, Lancaster, Pa.
Printer
Dexter Press, West Nyack, N. Y.
Object ID
911-012-016
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Collection
Postcard Collection
Object ID
911-012-019
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Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Description
Stevens House, Lancaster, Pa. Historic English Dining Room has not only excellent food but also many interesting pictures and mementos on the walls. Recommended by Duncan Hines for both rooms and food, the Stevens House in Lancaster is centrally located and on Routes 30, 72, 222 and 230.
Creator
Hess, James E.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Recipient
Dr. Ira J. Honaman, 720 Race Ave. Lancaster, Pa.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
3.5 x 5 inches
Publisher
James E. Hess, P.O. Box 1402, Lancaster, Pa.
Object ID
911-012-019
Additional Notes
"This is the most enjoyable Saturday night treat in Lancaster. Look at the delicious roast beef which is specially prepared by nationally famous Chef Means. And his excellent roast ducking dinner is available too! Free parking during dinner.
Cordially, The Shoemakers"
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Collection
Postcard Collection
Object ID
911-013-011
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Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Description
Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, Pa.
Creator
Hess, James E.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
3.5 x 5.5 inches
Publisher
James E. Hess, Box 1402, Lancaster, Pa.
Printer
Dexter Press, West Nyack , NY
Object ID
911-013-011
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Collection
Postcard Collection
Object ID
911-013-021
Date Range
after 1907
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Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Description
St. Joseph Hospital, Lancaster, Pa. View of new wing, facing College Ave.
Date Range
after 1907
Creator
Hess, James E.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
3.5 x 5.5 inches
Publisher
James E. Hess, Distributor, Box 1402, Lancaster, Pa
Printer
Tichnor Bros., Boston
Object ID
911-013-021
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Collection
Postcard Collection
Object ID
911-013-026
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Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Description
General Hospital, Lancaster, Pa. View of New Wing, Facing North Duke Street.
Creator
Hess, James E.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
3.5 x 5.5 inches
Publisher
James E. Hess, Lancaster, Pa
Printer
Tichnor Bros., Boston
Object ID
911-013-026
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Collection
Postcard Collection
Object ID
911-014-001
Date Range
after 1907
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Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Description
Conestoga View
Date Range
after 1907
Creator
Horst, Melvin J.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
3.5 x 5.5 inches
Publisher
County Studio of Photography, Witmer, Pa.
Object ID
911-014-001
Additional Notes
Lancaster County Institution District - "Conestoga View" , 900 East King Street, Lancaster, Pa. 17602. Lancaster County Home for the aged.
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Collection
Postcard Collection
Title
Postcard of the square in Lititz
Object ID
920-058
Date Range
1989
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Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Title
Postcard of the square in Lititz
Description
Main Street in historic Lititz, Pa., featuring the square with its flowing fountain and lovely flowers. Looking east showing Commonwealth National Bank.
Date Range
1989
Creator
Horst, Melvin J.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Studio
Mel Horst Photography
Recipient
Debra Smith, 1821 S. Club Drive, Wellington, FL 33414
Sender
Ruth
Subject
Postcards
Classification
920-058
Search Terms
Commonwealth National Bank
Automobiles
Cars
Town squares
Place
Lititz
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
3.5 x 5 inches
Publisher
Mel Horst Photography, Witmer, Pennsylvania
Object ID
920-058
Additional Notes
Postmarked 18 September 1995
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Accession Number
2023.033
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Collection
Wheatland
Title
Parisian Pink Dinner Plate
Object ID
2014.019.001
Collection
Wheatland
Title
Parisian Pink Dinner Plate
Description
A medium size serving plate with gilt edge Wide pink band and scene in center featuring winter scene, man riding horse.May be part of the Parisian Pink china purchased by James Buchanan while serving as the U.S. Secretary of State from the French Ambassador, Louis Adolphe Aimé Fourier, comte de Bacourt.
Rue de la Paix no. 20 (decorating studio), Paris, France. Nast or Darte Freres factory. Jean-Pierre Feuillet, designer.
Provenance
Note: Most likely part of:
French Ambassador, Louis Adolphe Aimé Fourier, comte de Bacourt
to James Buchanan
to James Buchanan Henry
Year Range From
1814
Year Range To
1825
Made By
Feuillet, Jean-Pierre
Last Owner
Buchanan, James
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Dining Room
Storage Wall
Southwest Wall
Storage Cabinet
Built-in Cupboard
Storage Shelf
Shelf 1
People
Buchanan, James
Henry, James Buchanan
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Inscription Position
Bottom
Inscription Technique
Pen and Ink
Inscription Text
Feuillet Paris rue de la Paix
Inscription Type
Signature
Object Name
Plate, Food
Material
Porcelain
Makers Mark
Mark applied over glaze, therefore some of the ojects no longer have the designer's signature
Length (cm)
40.64
Length (ft)
1.3333333333
Length (in)
16
Width (cm)
28.575
Width (ft)
0.9375
Width (in)
11.25
Depth (cm)
4.445
Depth (ft)
0.1458333333
Depth (in)
1.75
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2022-01-13
Object ID
2014.019.001
Notes
Although documentation has not yet been found, it is believed that these pieces of the Parisian Pink set were donated by a Henry Family descendant.
Place of Origin
Paris, France
Accession Number
2014.019
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Collection
Wheatland
Title
Parisian Pink Dinner Plate
Object ID
2014.019.002
Collection
Wheatland
Title
Parisian Pink Dinner Plate
Description
A medium size serving plate with gilt edge Wide pink band and scene in center featuring winter scene, family walking.May be part of the Parisian Pink china purchased by James Buchanan while serving as the U.S. Secretary of State from the French Ambassador, Louis Adolphe Aimé Fourier, comte de Bacourt.
Rue de la Paix no. 20 (decorating studio), Paris, France. Nast or Darte Freres factory. Jean-Pierre Feuillet, designer.
Provenance
Note: Most likely part of:
French Ambassador, Louis Adolphe Aimé Fourier, comte de Bacourt
to James Buchanan
to James Buchanan Henry
Year Range From
1814
Year Range To
1825
Made By
Feuillet, Jean-Pierre
Last Owner
Buchanan, James
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Dining Room
Storage Wall
Southwest Wall
Storage Cabinet
Built-in Cupboard
Storage Shelf
Shelf 1
People
Buchanan, James
Henry, James Buchanan
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Inscription Position
Bottom
Inscription Technique
Pen and Ink
Inscription Text
Feuillet Paris rue de la Paix
Inscription Type
Signature
Object Name
Plate, Food
Material
Porcelain
Makers Mark
Mark applied over glaze, therefore some of the ojects no longer have the designer's signature
Length (cm)
40.64
Length (ft)
1.3333333333
Length (in)
16
Width (cm)
28.575
Width (ft)
0.9375
Width (in)
11.25
Depth (cm)
4.445
Depth (ft)
0.1458333333
Depth (in)
1.75
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2022-01-13
Object ID
2014.019.002
Notes
Although documentation has not yet been found, it is believed that these pieces of the Parisian Pink set were donated by a Henry Family descendant.
Place of Origin
Paris, France
Accession Number
2014.019
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Collection
Wheatland
Title
Parisian Pink Dinner Plate
Object ID
2014.019.003
Collection
Wheatland
Title
Parisian Pink Dinner Plate
Description
A medium size serving plate with gilt edge Wide pink band and scene in center featuring summer scene, mill with waterwheel. May be part of the Parisian Pink china purchased by James Buchanan while serving as the U.S. Secretary of State from the French Ambassador, Louis Adolphe Aimé Fourier, comte de Bacourt.
Rue de la Paix no. 20 (decorating studio), Paris, France. Nast or Darte Freres factory. Jean-Pierre Feuillet, designer.
Provenance
Note: Most likely part of:
French Ambassador, Louis Adolphe Aimé Fourier, comte de Bacourt
to James Buchanan
to James Buchanan Henry
Year Range From
1814
Year Range To
1825
Made By
Feuillet, Jean-Pierre
Last Owner
Buchanan, James
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Dining Room
Storage Wall
Southwest Wall
Storage Cabinet
Built-in Cupboard
Storage Shelf
Shelf 1
People
Buchanan, James
Henry, James Buchanan
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Inscription Position
Bottom
Inscription Technique
Pen and Ink
Inscription Text
Feuillet Paris rue de la Paix
Inscription Type
Signature
Object Name
Plate, Food
Material
Porcelain
Makers Mark
Mark applied over glaze, therefore some of the ojects no longer have the designer's signature
Length (cm)
40.64
Length (ft)
1.3333333333
Length (in)
16
Width (cm)
28.575
Width (ft)
0.9375
Width (in)
11.25
Depth (cm)
4.445
Depth (ft)
0.1458333333
Depth (in)
1.75
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2022-01-13
Object ID
2014.019.003
Notes
Although documentation has not yet been found, it is believed that these pieces of the Parisian Pink set were donated by a Henry Family descendant.
Place of Origin
Paris, France
Accession Number
2014.019
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Collection
Wheatland
Title
Parisian Pink Dinner Plate
Object ID
2014.019.004
Collection
Wheatland
Title
Parisian Pink Dinner Plate
Description
A medium size serving plate with gilt edge Wide pink band and scene in center featuring summer scene, dry creek bed. May be part of the Parisian Pink china purchased by James Buchanan while serving as the U.S. Secretary of State from the French Ambassador, Louis Adolphe Aimé Fourier, comte de Bacourt.
Rue de la Paix no. 20 (decorating studio), Paris, France. Nast or Darte Freres factory. Jean-Pierre Feuillet, designer.
Provenance
Note: Most likely part of:
French Ambassador, Louis Adolphe Aimé Fourier, comte de Bacourt
to James Buchanan
to James Buchanan Henry
Year Range From
1814
Year Range To
1825
Made By
Feuillet, Jean-Pierre
Last Owner
Buchanan, James
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Dining Room
Storage Wall
Southwest Wall
Storage Cabinet
Built-in Cupboard
Storage Shelf
Shelf 1
People
Buchanan, James
Henry, James Buchanan
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Inscription Position
Bottom
Inscription Technique
Pen and Ink
Inscription Text
Feuillet Paris rue de la Paix
Inscription Type
Signature
Object Name
Plate, Food
Material
Porcelain
Makers Mark
Mark applied over glaze, therefore some of the ojects no longer have the designer's signature
Length (cm)
40.64
Length (ft)
1.3333333333
Length (in)
16
Width (cm)
28.575
Width (ft)
0.9375
Width (in)
11.25
Depth (cm)
4.445
Depth (ft)
0.1458333333
Depth (in)
1.75
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2022-01-13
Object ID
2014.019.004
Notes
Although documentation has not yet been found, it is believed that these pieces of the Parisian Pink set were donated by a Henry Family descendant.
Place of Origin
Paris, France
Accession Number
2014.019
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Collection
Wheatland
Title
Parisian Pink Dinner Plate
Object ID
2014.019.005
Collection
Wheatland
Title
Parisian Pink Dinner Plate
Description
A medium size serving plate with gilt edge Wide pink band and scene in center featuring summer scene, river bed with falls. May be part of the Parisian Pink china purchased by James Buchanan while serving as the U.S. Secretary of State from the French Ambassador, Louis Adolphe Aimé Fourier, comte de Bacourt.
Rue de la Paix no. 20 (decorating studio), Paris, France. Nast or Darte Freres factory. Jean-Pierre Feuillet, designer.
Provenance
Note: Most likely part of:
French Ambassador, Louis Adolphe Aimé Fourier, comte de Bacourt
to James Buchanan
to James Buchanan Henry
Year Range From
1814
Year Range To
1825
Made By
Feuillet, Jean-Pierre
Last Owner
Buchanan, James
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Dining Room
Storage Wall
Southwest Wall
Storage Cabinet
Built-in Cupboard
Storage Shelf
Shelf 1
People
Buchanan, James
Henry, James Buchanan
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Inscription Position
Bottom
Inscription Technique
Pen and Ink
Inscription Text
Feuillet Paris rue de la Paix
Inscription Type
Signature
Object Name
Plate, Food
Material
Porcelain
Makers Mark
Mark applied over glaze, therefore some of the ojects no longer have the designer's signature
Length (cm)
40.64
Length (ft)
1.3333333333
Length (in)
16
Width (cm)
28.575
Width (ft)
0.9375
Width (in)
11.25
Depth (cm)
4.445
Depth (ft)
0.1458333333
Depth (in)
1.75
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2022-01-13
Object ID
2014.019.005
Notes
Although documentation has not yet been found, it is believed that these pieces of the Parisian Pink set were donated by a Henry Family descendant.
Place of Origin
Paris, France
Accession Number
2014.019
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Collection
Wheatland
Title
Parisian Pink Dinner Plate
Object ID
2014.019.006
Collection
Wheatland
Title
Parisian Pink Dinner Plate
Description
A medium size serving plate with color transfer-printed edge. Wide pink band and scene in center featuring "Shakespeare's House". May be part of the Parisian Pink china purchased by James Buchanan while serving as the U.S. Secretary of State from the French Ambassador, Louis Adolphe Aimé Fourier, comte de Bacourt.
Provenance
Note: Most likely part of:
French Ambassador, Louis Adolphe Aimé Fourier, comte de Bacourt
to James Buchanan
to James Buchanan Henry
Year Range From
1814
Year Range To
1825
Made By
Shaffordshire Pottery (Pratt)
Last Owner
Buchanan, James
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Dining Room
Storage Wall
Southwest Wall
Storage Cabinet
Built-in Cupboard
Storage Shelf
Shelf 1
People
Buchanan, James
Henry, James Buchanan
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Inscription Position
Bottom
Inscription Technique
Pen and Ink
Inscription Text
Feuillet Paris rue de la Paix
Inscription Type
Signature
Object Name
Plate, Food
Material
Porcelain
Makers Mark
Mark applied over glaze, therefore some of the ojects no longer have the designer's signature
Length (cm)
40.64
Length (ft)
1.3333333333
Length (in)
16
Width (cm)
28.575
Width (ft)
0.9375
Width (in)
11.25
Depth (cm)
4.445
Depth (ft)
0.1458333333
Depth (in)
1.75
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2022-01-13
Object ID
2014.019.006
Notes
Although documentation has not yet been found, it is believed that these pieces of the Parisian Pink set were donated by a Henry Family descendant.
Place of Origin
England
Accession Number
2014.019
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Collection
Wheatland
Title
Limoges Porcelain Plate
Object ID
2019.002.002
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Collection
Wheatland
Title
Limoges Porcelain Plate
Description
White and gold Limoges porcelain plate. Scalloped edges, foliate border. One of set of 10.
Provenance
James Buchanan Henry
Year Range From
1843
Year Range To
1870
Made By
Ovington Brothers
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Butler's Pantry
Storage Wall
North Wall
Storage Cabinet
Built-in Cabinet
Storage Shelf
Shelf 1
People
Henry, James Buchanan
Object Name
Plate, Food
Height (cm)
1.905
Height (ft)
0.0625
Height (in)
0.75
Diameter (cm)
20.955
Diameter (ft)
0.6875
Diameter (in)
8.25
Object ID
2019.002.002
Credit
in memory of Dr. and Mrs. Reginald B Henry Sr.
Accession Number
2019.002
Images
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Collection
Wheatland
Title
Limoges Porcelain Plate
Object ID
2019.002.003
  1 image  
Collection
Wheatland
Title
Limoges Porcelain Plate
Description
White and gold Limoges porcelain plate. Scalloped edges, foliate border. One of set of 10.
Year Range From
1843
Year Range To
1870
Made By
Ovington Brothers
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Butler's Pantry
Storage Wall
North Wall
Storage Cabinet
Built-in Cabinet
Storage Shelf
Shelf 1
People
Henry, James Buchanan
Search Terms
Plates
Object Name
Plate, Food
Height (cm)
1.905
Height (ft)
0.0625
Height (in)
0.75
Diameter (cm)
20.955
Diameter (ft)
0.6875
Diameter (in)
8.25
Object ID
2019.002.003
Credit
in memory of Dr. and Mrs. Reginald B Henry Sr.
Accession Number
2019.002
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Collection
Postcard Collection
Object ID
964-024
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Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Description
The Willows Covered Bridge. Located along U. S. Route 30, 6 miles east of Lancaster, Pa. This 108 year-old covered wooden bridge was moved to, and rebuilt over, the stream at the Amish Farm & House in 1962 - 1963. Beatifully restored as a Historical Landmark.
Creator
Hess, James E.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Written Communication T&E
Search Terms
The Willows
Covered bridges
Place
East Lampeter Twp.
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
3.5 x 5 inches
Publisher
James E. Hess, Box 1402, Lancaster, Pa.
Printer
Dexter Press, West Nyack, New York
Object ID
964-024
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Collection
Postcard Collection
Object ID
964-021
  1 image  
Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Description
Congress Inn, U. S. Route 30 - 4 miles east of Lancaster, Penna.
Creator
Hess, James E.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Written Communication T&E
Search Terms
Congress Inn
Hotels
Place
East Lampeter Twp.
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
3.5 x 5 inches
Publisher
James E. Hess, Box 1402, Lancaster, Penna.
Printer
Dexter Press, West Nyack, NY
Object ID
964-021
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Collection
Postcard Collection
Object ID
964-022
  1 image  
Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Description
The Willows Motel, U. S. Route 30 - 6 miles east of Lanaster, Penna.
Creator
Hess, James E.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Written Communication T&E
Search Terms
The Willows
Hotels
Place
East Lampeter Twp.
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
3.5 x 5 inches
Publisher
James E. Hess, Box 1402, Lancaster, Penna.
Printer
Dexter Press, West Nyack, NY
Object ID
964-022
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Collection
Postcard Collection
Object ID
972-062
  1 image  
Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Description
Conestoga Motor Inn, On U. S. Route 222 5 miles north of Lancaster, Pa.
Creator
Hess, James E.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Written Communication T&E
Search Terms
Conestoga Motor Inn
Hotels
Place
Manheim Twp.
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
3.5 x 5 inches
Publisher
Mellinger Studios, P. O. Box 1402, Lancaster, Penna.
Printer
Dexter Press, West Nyack, NY
Object ID
972-062
Images
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