Yellow ribbon pinned behind a gold-colored metal pin as if hanging behind a relief curtain rod and valance. In black letters on ribbon: "BUSINESS/ MEN'S/ CLUB/ - / McKINLEY/ AND/ ROOSEVELT./ -/ 1900."
Paper sticker on back of ribbon: "Erisman,/ Badges, Banners, Flags/ Lodge Supplies/ Manufacturer's Agent,/ Lancaster, Pa."
Mochaware bowl of warm tan color overall. Decorative 1.875-inch band 1/2 inch from the top, bordered by two solid brown lines on both sides. Inner 1.375-inch white band is decorated with two brown hairy wavy lines. Circular exterior base has rim.
Tape on base of bowl: "1899/J.B. Morris, Jr." & "MOCHA/ 1B"
2 inch crack/seam front lip to indentures that have firing glaze over them. Some pieces have fallen out to reveal red clay beneath. Crazing in crack area as well as areas near the base on both interior and exterior of the bowl.
Overall this mochaware piece is tan. Three .25-inch blue and two tan .375-inch bands stripe the exterior. Interior and two angular vertical handles with rectangular cut-out openings are tan.
Circular base is rimmed, rather than flat.
Tape stickers on bottom: "1031 J.B.Morris, Jr." and "MOCHA/4B."
Mochaware mug with ear-like handle in earthen tones (tan, gold and dark brown). Six indented double bands encircle the outside of the mug. All but the top inch of the mug and handle is painted gold. A band at the top of the mug is decorated with a painted dark brown chain diamond-shapes banded with double lines of brown on both sides. Handle ends are leaf-like.
Tapes on base of mug: "1884/ J.B.Morris, Jr." and "mocha/2M."
Mochaware mug, overall earth tons of pale white and tan with painted rust-colored and green bands around the exterior. The green paint on two bands are vees stamped into the clay and painted green. Both foliate ends of the ear-shaped handle are also painted green.
Stickers on bottom: "1885/J.B.Morris, Jr." and "MOCHA/5M."
Tiny mochaware bowl is white overall. Outside of bowl is decorated with bands of blue and rust. A wider white band has brown line crossing vertical black stripes.
Red transfer print food platter with scalloped edge. Five Indigenous people among palm trees on left. Three armed Europeans--man on left is shaking the hand of an arm extending from shrubbery. Boat with oars and three men is nearing the shore. Behind this is a small craft and two larger ships with sails. Mountains in the background. 2.25-inch border decorations of alternate flowers and pairs of hooved animals.
On back, an emblem in red with "Columbus" printed within a scalloped oval. A ribbon beneath: with "WA&S".
Red transfer print food platter. Six Asians in central area with steps leading to a regally-canopied entry. Water, boars, an island with structures and mountains are in the background.
Edge decorated with 4 alternate floral motifs and 4 scenes containing a man on horseback with a second man standing behind the horse facing buildings in the background.
Red transfer print of three people on rug in front of canopied area. Water with boats,structures and hills in the background.
Edge is decorated with 4 alternate floral motifs and 4 scenes containing a man on horseback with a second man standing behind the horse facing buildings in the background.
On reverse: Red decorative banner with 'PALESTINE' as well as red '19' stamp. Indecipherable impression. Sticker with "SD/ #28."
Red transfer print of three people on rug in front of canopied area. Water with boats,structures and hills in the background.
Edge is decorated with 4 alternate floral motifs and 4 scenes containing a man on horseback with a second man standing behind the horse facing buildings in the background.
On reverse: Red decorative banner with 'PALESTINE'. Impression: "ADAMS." Tape sticker: "D/ #28."
Red transfer print of three people on rug in front of canopied area. Water with boats,structures and hills in the background.
Edge is decorated with 4 alternate floral motifs and 4 scenes containing a man on horseback with a second man standing behind the horse facing buildings in the background.
On reverse: Red decorative banner with 'PALESTINE'. Impression: "ADAMS/ 23." Tape sticker: "SD/ #28."
Creamer, glazed soft paste porcelain. Sticker on bottom says: "Gaudy Dutch Kings Rose Pitcher." Rounded sides with front and back molded into a shell shape. Gently curving spout, molded handle with a flat top and 1/2-inch foot.
Paint decoration consists of brown borders around mouth, handle and side decoration. Around the mouth is a 1/2-inch pink band with a string of diamond shapes containing 4 dots edged on the bottom with painted scallops. On either side is a large red rose and three large flowers with yellow centers and tiny red petals. Leaves of green; and yellow and green
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 33
Storage Shelf
Shelf 3
Object Name
Pitcher, Cream
Material
Clay
Height (cm)
13.335
Height (ft)
0.4375
Height (in)
5.25
Length (cm)
14.2875
Length (ft)
0.46875
Length (in)
5.625
Width (cm)
7.62
Width (ft)
0.25
Width (in)
3
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2022-10-17
Condition Notes
Large chip on outside rim near mouth of pitcher. A chip on front inside rim. Crack from rim on one side. Chip on base in back near handle.
Creamer, glazed soft paste procelain. Sticker on bottom says: Rounded sides with front and back molded into a shell shape. Gently curving spout, missing handle.
Paint decoration consists of brown borders arount mouth, handle and side decoration. Around the mouth is a 1/2-inch pink band with a string of diamond shapes containing 4 dots edged on the bottom with painted scallops. On either side is a large pink rose and three large flowers with yellow centers and tiny red petals. Leaves of green; and yellow and green
Provenance
Handwritten note, in black ink, on slip of unlined paper reads: "Presented by Mrs. Bessie M. Keplinger for her mother, Mrs. Ella Fox."
Handwritten on a sticker attached to the bottom of the pitcher:
"First owned by/ Hettie Breneman Lightner/
1800/ Given to Mrs. Ella Fox/ by her grandmother/ Jane Lightner Henry."
Date Range
1800
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 33
Storage Shelf
Shelf 3
Object Name
Pitcher, Cream
Material
Clay
Height (cm)
10.795
Height (ft)
0.3541666667
Height (in)
4.25
Length (cm)
13.97
Length (ft)
0.4583333333
Length (in)
5.5
Width (cm)
8.255
Width (ft)
0.2708333333
Width (in)
3.25
Condition
Fair to poor
Condition Date
2022-10-17
Condition Notes
Handle missing. Some chipping and paint loss overall Cracks from rim on one side. Some crazing and soiling.
Butterfly series purple transfer print. Central design features a bird, flowers and a butterfly. 3 butterflies with alternating flowers decorate the outer rim.
A purple design with "Butterfly" in the center is on the bottom of the dish. A crown with the maker's name is impressed onto the bottom: "Clews Warranted Staffordshire."
Two older stickers: "SD #49A" and "H 189."
Year Range From
1818
Year Range To
1834
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 33
Storage Shelf
Shelf 3
Object Name
Saucer
Width (cm)
15.24
Width (ft)
0.5
Width (in)
6
Depth (cm)
3.81
Depth (ft)
0.125
Depth (in)
1.5
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2022-10-20
Condition Notes
Color on pattern is somewhat pale and part of design appear worn off.
Butterfly series purple transfer print. Central design features a bird, flowers and a butterfly. 3 butterflies with alternating flowers decorate the outer rim.
A purple design with "Butterfly" in the center is on the bottom of the dish. A crown with the maker's name is impressed onto the bottom: "Clews Warranted Staffordshire."
Two older stickers: "SD #49A" and "H 190."
Year Range From
1818
Year Range To
1834
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 33
Storage Shelf
Shelf 3
Object Name
Saucer
Width (cm)
15.24
Width (ft)
0.5
Width (in)
6
Depth (cm)
3.81
Depth (ft)
0.125
Depth (in)
1.5
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2022-10-20
Condition Notes
Surface of bowl is bumpy with small pieces of gravel present when the piece was fired.
Butterfly series purple transfer print. Central design features a bird, flowers and a butterfly. 3 butterflies with alternating flowers decorate the outer rim.
A purple design with "Butterfly" in the center is on the bottom of the dish. A crown with the maker's name is impressed onto the bottom: "Clews Warranted Staffordshire."
Two older stickers: "SD #49A" and "H 191."
Year Range From
1818
Year Range To
1834
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 33
Storage Shelf
Shelf 3
Object Name
Saucer
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2022-10-20
Condition Notes
Some purple smudges and irregularity/missing parts on delicate outline of central design.
Butterfly series purple transfer print. Central design features a bird, flowers and a butterfly. 3 butterflies with alternating flowers decorate the outer rim.
A purple design with "Butterfly" in the center is on the bottom of the dish. A crown with the maker's name is impressed onto the bottom: "Clews Warranted Staffordshire."
Two older stickers: "SD #49A" and "H 192."
Year Range From
1818
Year Range To
1834
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 33
Storage Shelf
Shelf 3
Object Name
Saucer
Material
Clay
Width (cm)
15.24
Width (ft)
0.5
Width (in)
6
Depth (cm)
3.81
Depth (ft)
0.125
Depth (in)
1.5
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2022-10-10
Condition Notes
Small irregularities in central surface of bowl. Portion of one butterfly's's wing is missing.
Butterfly series purple transfer print. Central design features a bird, flowers and a butterfly. 3 butterflies with alternating flowers decorate the outer rim.
A crown with the maker's name is impressed onto the bottom: "Clews Warranted Staffordshire."
Two older stickers: "SD #49A" and "H 193."
Year Range From
1818
Year Range To
1834
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 33
Storage Shelf
Shelf 3
Object Name
Saucer
Width (cm)
15.24
Width (ft)
0.5
Width (in)
6
Depth (cm)
3.81
Depth (ft)
0.125
Depth (in)
1.5
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2022-10-20
Condition Notes
Some pitting and bumps on surface of center portion of bowl. A few irregularities in transfer print. Chip in lower edge on bottom.
Butterfly series purple transfer print. Central design features a bird, flowers and a butterfly. 3 butterflies with alternating flowers decorate the outer rim.
A purple design with "Butterfly" in the center is on the bottom of the dish. A crown with the maker's name is impressed onto the bottom: "Clews Warranted Staffordshire."
Two older stickers: "SD #49A" and "H 194."
Year Range From
1818
Year Range To
1834
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 33
Storage Shelf
Shelf 3
Object Name
Saucer
Width (cm)
15.24
Width (ft)
0.5
Width (in)
6
Depth (cm)
3.81
Depth (ft)
0.125
Depth (in)
1.5
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2022-10-20
Condition Notes
A few particles were fired onto the center of bowl,
