Double-sided bronze medal struck to commemorate bicentennial of James Buchanan's birth as well as honoring Winfield Scott Stoner. Both were R.W. Grand Masters of Masons.
Obverse is inscribed: "Pennsylvania's only United States President James Buchanan" around a raised image of Buchanan's bust in full profile. It notes he was "Worshipful Master - Lodge No. 43 - District Deputy Grand Master. Reverse has: "Winfield Scott Stoner 1990-1991" and "R.W. Grand Master of Masons - Pennsylvania" At center are Masonic symbols of a sun within a triangle/pyramid.
Inscribed on edge is "copyright Medallic Art Co., Danbury, CT. - Bronze."
Minor nicks on edge, both sides. Two small areas of whitish substance on edge above "SCOTT".
Object ID
2009.019
Notes
Stoner was the 100th Right Worshipful Grand Master, 1990-1991. He lived in Lancaster, worked as a CPA and was born July 15, 1939 and died March 1, 2006.
Trade card on rectangular buff-colored heavy paper, printed one side. "GO TO/ WM. SHULTZ,/ 145-147 N. QUEEN ST./ For Imported/ Fancy and Staple Groceries" is printed in upper right corner, over a color lithographed scene of mid-to-late 19th century clothed couple in rowboat on body of water near shore.
At lower right is "ELLERY & WILSON N.Y."
William Shultz Groceries; Designer/artists are Ellery & Wilson
Store: 145-147 N. Queen St. Printer/designer: New York
Framed black & white engraving of James Buchanan. Oval-shaped portrait with J.B. at center. he wears a black jacket, unbuttoned, with a buttoned vest and high white collar and white bow tie. Stern look on face, hair peaked at top.
James Buchanan, Fifteenth President of the United States.'
Description
Color lithograph of James Buchanan (a bust view). Black jacket, white shirt, white bow tie. Rose-colored drapes with gold trim in the background. White pillar in background. Caption: 'James Buchanan, Fifteenth President of the United States.'
Black and white lithograph of James Buchanan. Bust view. Oval. Buchanan wears a black jacket and vest, and a white shirt. Oval likeness surrounded by swirls and four smaller engravings of books, soldiers, a man giving a speech, and a carriage scene. 'Jam
Black and white lithograph of James Buchanan. Full body view. Buchanan wears black pants, vest, and jacket, and a white shirt. Hand on book, resting on cloth-covered table. Two additional books on table. Chair with eagle in background, two pillars in bac
Black and white lithograph of James Buchanan. Full body view. Buchanan wears black pants, vest, and jacket, and a white shirt. Hand on book, resting on cloth-covered table. Two additional books on table. Chair with eagle in background. Two pillars in bac
