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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1965.001.001
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
One of four delicate net-like lace curtains with scalloped inner and bottom edges. Pattern of leaf vines with flowers and ribbon-like design.
Provenance
James Buchanan
To - James B. Henry
To - Reginal B. Henry (James B. Henry's son)
To James Buchanan Foundation
LancasterHistory
Year Range From
1860
Year Range To
1868
Last Owner
Buchanan, James
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Second Floor Hall
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Cabinet
Linen Closet
Storage Shelf
Bottom Shelf
Storage Container
Acid-free storage box 8
People
Buchanan, James
Henry, James Buchanan
Henry, Reginald Buchanan
Subcategory
Window or Door Covering
Search Terms
Buchanan Collections
Curtains
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Curtain, Window
Material
Silk
Height (in)
155.5
Width (in)
57
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2022-12-01
Condition Notes
Condition: dirty with rips and tears.
Object ID
W.1965.001.001
Place of Origin
France
Accession Number
W.1965.001
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1965.001.002
  1 image  
Collection
Wheatland
Description
One of four delicate net-like lace curtains with scalloped inner and bottom edges. Pattern of leaf vines with flowers and ribbon-like design.
Provenance
James Buchanan
To - James B. Henry
To - Reginal B. Henry (James B. Henry's son)
To James Buchanan Foundation
LancasterHistory
Year Range From
1860
Year Range To
1868
Last Owner
Buchanan, James
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Center Attic East Room
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Shelf
Top Shelf
Storage Container
Acid-free storage box
People
Buchanan, James
Henry, James Buchanan
Henry, Reginald Buchanan
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Curtains
Buchanan Collections
Object Name
Curtain, Window
Material
Silk
Height (cm)
394.97
Height (ft)
12.9583333333
Height (in)
155.5
Width (cm)
144.78
Width (ft)
4.75
Width (in)
57
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2022-12-01
Condition Notes
Condition: dirty with rips and tears.
Object ID
W.1965.001.002
Place of Origin
France
Accession Number
W.1965.001
Images
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1965.001.003
  1 image  
Collection
Wheatland
Description
One of four delicate net-like lace curtains with scalloped inner and bottom edges. Pattern of leaf vines with flowers and ribbon-like design.
Provenance
James Buchanan
To - James B. Henry
To - Reginal B. Henry (James B. Henry's son)
To James Buchanan Foundation
LancasterHistory
Year Range From
1860
Year Range To
1868
Last Owner
Buchanan, James
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Center Attic East Room
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Shelf
Top Shelf
Storage Container
Acid-free storage box
People
Buchanan, James
Henry, James Buchanan
Henry, Reginald Buchanan
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Curtains
Buchanan Collections
Object Name
Curtain, Window
Material
Silk
Height (cm)
394.97
Height (ft)
12.9583333333
Height (in)
155.5
Width (cm)
144.78
Width (ft)
4.75
Width (in)
57
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2022-12-01
Condition Notes
Condition: dirty with rips and tears.
Object ID
W.1965.001.003
Place of Origin
France
Accession Number
W.1965.001
Images
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1965.001.004
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
One of four delicate net-like lace curtains with scalloped inner and bottom edges. Pattern of leaf vines with flowers and ribbon-like design.
Provenance
James Buchanan
To - James B. Henry
To - Reginal B. Henry (James B. Henry's son)
To James Buchanan Foundation
LancasterHistory
Year Range From
1860
Year Range To
1868
Last Owner
Buchanan, James
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Center Attic East Room
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Shelf
Top Shelf
Storage Container
Acid-free storage box
People
Buchanan, James
Henry, James Buchanan
Henry, Reginald Buchanan
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Curtains
Buchanan Collections
Object Name
Curtain, Window
Material
Silk
Height (cm)
394.97
Height (ft)
12.9583333333
Height (in)
155.5
Width (cm)
144.78
Width (ft)
4.75
Width (in)
57
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2022-12-01
Condition Notes
Condition: dirty with rips and tears.
Object ID
W.1965.001.004
Place of Origin
France
Accession Number
W.1965.001
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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
911-017-013
Date Range
c. 1950
  1 image  
Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Description
Jane Louise Restaurant, Lancaster, Pa. Truly a picture of the Past and the Present combined. View shows Amish Horse & Wagon taking his space at parking meter beside the modern auto. The Amish are a Religious Sect of people who still retain and live by most of their original customs, and live solely by farming, without the aid, or use, of modern conveniences.
Date Range
c. 1950
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
Printer
Tichnor Bros., Boston
Object ID
911-017-013
Images
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Collection
Postcard Collection
Object ID
911-017-032
  1 image  
Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Description
The Rose Bowl, 337-339 N. Queen Street, Lancaster, Penna.
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, Inc., West Nyack, NY
Object ID
911-017-032
Images
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Collection
Postcard Collection
Object ID
911-018-016
  1 image  
Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Description
Armstrong Research Laboratory, 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, Lancaster, Pa.
Printer
Tichnor Bros., Boston
Object ID
911-018-016
Images
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Collection
Postcard Collection
Object ID
911-019-010
Date Range
c. 1980
  1 image  
Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Description
Central Market, Lancaster, Pa. The central market has been operating at the same location for over 230 years. The present building was built in 1889. Stands are leased from the city on a yearly basis - many stands remain in the same family for generations. Fresh vegetables, meats, produce and fruits are specialized.
Date Range
c. 1980
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
Printer
Dexter Press, West Nyack, NY
Object ID
911-019-010
Images
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Collection
Postcard Collection
Object ID
911-022-010
Date Range
1910
  1 image  
Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Description
642 W. Chestnut St., Lancaster. Written on front: "Bertha Cochran on step at right." Written on back: "642 W. Chestnut St., Lancaster, Pa. Bertha L. Cocharan on step and David Cochran at window 2nd floor. 640 - Mrs. John B. Bissinger and son, John B. Bissinger, Jr. Summer of 1910." Real photo postcard.
Date Range
1910
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Landis, Bertha Cochran
Bissinger, John
Bissinger, John Jr.
Cochran, David
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
3.5 x 5.5 inches
Object ID
911-022-010
Images
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Collection
Postcard Collection
Object ID
911-022-011
Date Range
1910
  1 image  
Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Description
Written on front: "642 W. Chestnut St. Lancaster, home of David Cochran and John Bissinger. Bertha Cochran (Landis) sitting on chair (to the right)." Real photo postcard.
Date Range
1910
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Bissinger, John
Cochran, David
Landis, Bertha Cochran
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Postcard
Object ID
911-022-011
Images
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Collection
Postcard Collection
Object ID
911-022-017
  1 image  
Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Description
Rock Ford, Home of Revolutionary War General Edward Hand, Lancaster, Pa. Built over 160 years ago, Rock Ford is a well-preserved example of refined country living during the United States' formative years. Original 18th century woodwork, authentic paint colors, pre-1803 furnishings and costumed hostesses greet the 20th century visitor.
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, N. Y.
Object ID
911-022-017
Images
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Collection
Postcard Collection
Object ID
911-022-018
  1 image  
Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Description
Wheatland, home of James Buchanan, Lancaster, Pa. Display at National Wax Museum. Wheatland is the home of James Buchanan, 15th President of the United States and the only president to be born in Pennsylvania. Buchan was a bachelor and his niece, Miss Harriet Lane was White House hostess during his presidency. Here, Buchanan and Harriet Lane receive news of his election to the presidency from the front porch of "Wheatland" in June, 1856. The home is open to visitors.
Creator
Hess, James E.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Lancaster Twp.
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
3.5 x 5.5 inches
Publisher
James E. Hess, Box 1402, Lancaster, Pa.
Printer
Dexter Press, West Nyack, N. Y.
Object ID
911-022-018
Images
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