Brass plate on face, polished with impressed lettering and number scale: 0, 8,16, 24, 32, 40, 48 and quarter mark lines and eighth mark dots. Scalloped top and bottom. Edge face plate attached to back, iron rounded casing for spring with small metal bolt
Full-length mezzotint portrait of George Washington in a dignified pose, after a painting by Peter Frederick Rothermel. Washington rests one hand on a dress sword emblematic of his military leadership; the other on an upright book. He is in front of an alcove and armchair with the U. S. shield at its crest. Likely published by R. A. Bachia & Co., 12 Dey St., New York, NY in 1852.
Engraving of James Buchanan. Tinted engraving. James Buchanan stands 3/4 front to his left at center of picture dressed in a black suit with white tie. James Buchanan has left hand resting on upright brown book on table to his left. Table has round top with green baize cloth.
J. C. Buttre, 48 Franklin St., New York, New York.
Large print with central medallion of George Washington as Pater Patriae. Medallion surrounded by allegorical figures and scenes depicting art and commerce, also oak leaf, laurel, and other foliate designs. Side panels to central tableau show medallions
Composed and executed with the pen for Jms Meyer Jr. by Profr. L. Luethy
Height (in)
40
Width (in)
35.875
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2023-07-01
Condition Notes
Fair condition. Paper yellowed, very faded in sections, with water stains.
Object ID
W.1989.132.001
Notes
Fair condition. Paper is yellowed, very faded in sections, watermarked. Letter in file from Robert Y. Garrett, Jr. Vice President and Trust Officer of Farmers Bank and Trust Company, Lancaster, PA. Letter is written to M.M. Harnish, Esq.
This razor case was manufactured by a company founded in 1829, in Germany by two brothers, Hermann and Robert Boker. By 1865, Hermann emigrated to New York City, NY opening a product line of tools and cutlery under the name H. Boker & Co. The trading name of the razor for this case was Red-Injun.
Large decorative glass ink well has a hinged sterling silver lid. The cube-shaped cut-glass body has tapered shoulders and a cut pattern on the base. The actual well is an average size, but miniscule in comparison to the overall body of the object.
Framed lithographic image of John C. Breckinridge,14th Vice President of the United States. Mr. Breckinridge head and torso is facing to his right, wearing a black cravat with gold tie pin over a stock standing collar, black vest and black suit coat. Background includes the oval back to a chair, velvet red drapery and the base of a column.
James Buchanan, Fifteenth President of the United States
Description
Framed Currier print of James Buchanan. Buchanan sits at center, face diagonally to the left. He wears a white button-up shirt with high collar and white bow tie under chin. Black vest with four buttons all buttoned. Black jacket with lapels, two buttons
Portrait of James Buchanan Henry in oval frame. Elaborate oval frame with light colored dry brushing. Henry faces the viewer; has long mustache, side parted light brown hair, blue eyes. Family history indicates that this was a self portrait by Henry, whose art career was discouraged by his uncle James Buchanan (the 15th US President).
