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Collection
General Collection
Object ID
1950.007.5
Collection
General Collection
Description
Handmade rectangular grater crudely fashioned with tinned sheet iron and having 14 staggered slits of 1.25" width and raised edges for cutting. All four edges are folded to back, but the two long sides are rolled over wire to stiffen length of tool.
Year Range From
1850
Year Range To
1900
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 1
Storage Cabinet
Unit 08
Subcategory
Food Processing T&E
Object Name
Grater
Material
Tinned Sheet Iron
Length (in)
6.5
Width (in)
4.5
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2015-02-26
Condition Notes
Crudely fashioned tin tool has wear and imperfections at blades and back corners. Abrasions and corrosion scattered overall. Peeling paint or corrosion.
Object ID
1950.007.5
Notes
details needed
Accession Number
1950.007
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Collection
General Collection
Object ID
2002.046.1
Collection
General Collection
Description
One of a set of three toiletry tools with mother-of-pearl handles and steel shanks. This glove button hook has a round, tapering shank with a hook at the end. The handle widens and flattens out to a rounded terminal.
Year Range From
1875
Year Range To
1900
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Subcategory
Clothing -- Accessory
Object Name
Buttonhook
Material
Mother of Pearl, Steel
Length (in)
3.375
Width (in)
0.5
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2015-01-16
Condition Notes
Some tarnish with slight soiling.
Object ID
2002.046.1
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
2002.046
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Collection
General Collection
Object ID
2002.046.2
Collection
General Collection
Description
One of a set of three toiletry tools with mother-of-pearl handles and steel shanks. This tool has a round swell going to a very thin end with tiny hook. It is perhaps a corset hook. The handle widens and flattens out to a rounded terminal.
Year Range From
1875
Year Range To
1900
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Subcategory
Clothing -- Accessory
Object Name
Buttonhook
Material
Mother of Pearl, Steel
Length (in)
3.375
Width (in)
0.5
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2015-01-16
Condition Notes
Some soil on handle; some dark tarnish on metal.
Object ID
2002.046.2
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
2002.046.2
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Collection
General Collection
Object ID
2002.046.3
Collection
General Collection
Description
One of a set of three toiletry tools with mother-of-pearl handles and steel shanks. Most of tool length comprises a stout file. Tip extends to a shart point for cleaning fingernails. Shell handle widens and flattens out to a rounded terminal.
Year Range From
1875
Year Range To
1900
Storage Location
LCHS / Willson Memorial Building
Storage Room
Museum West
Storage Wall
CC N
Storage Cabinet
Unit 10
Storage Shelf
Shelf 2
Subcategory
Toilet Article
Object Name
File, Nail
Material
Mother of Pearl, Steel
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2015-01-16
Condition Notes
Metal is darkened with tarnish and there is slight soiling.
Object ID
2002.046.3
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
2002.046.3
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Collection
General Collection
Object ID
2002.050.1
Date Range
1877-1882
Collection
General Collection
Description
Lithograph? 2-part marriage certificate in black ink with gold border elements. 2 printed colored flowers are visible through 2 oval cutouts. Certificate announces the marriage of Alice Fisher and John B. Herr.
Date Range
1877-1882
Year Range From
1877
Year Range To
1882
Made By
Crider and Bros.
Storage Location
LCHS / Willson Memorial Building
Storage Room
Museum West
Storage Wall
CC N
Storage Cabinet
Unit 08
Storage Shelf
Shelf 2
People
Fisher, Alice
Herr, John B.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Certificate, Marriage
Material
Paper, Wood
Height (in)
21.75
Width (in)
16.75
Depth (in)
0.895
Condition
Excellent
Object ID
2002.050.1
Place of Origin
York, York County, Pennsylvania
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
2002.050.1
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Collection
General Collection
Object ID
2002.055
Date Range
1875-1900
Collection
General Collection
Description
Silk embroidered eagle emblem with banner underneath inscribed, "E Pluribus Unum." Faded blue silk background cloth.
Date Range
1875-1900
Year Range From
1875
Year Range To
1900
Storage Location
LCHS / Willson Memorial Building
Storage Room
Guild Vault
Storage Wall
East Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 02
Storage Shelf
Shelf 3
Subcategory
Ceremonial Artifact
Object Name
Flag
Material
Silk
Height (in)
21
Width (in)
22
Depth (in)
0.5
Condition Notes
Requires examination, possible removal from frame.
Object ID
2002.055
Accession Number
2002.055
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Collection
General Collection
Object ID
1955.004.3
Date Range
1876
Collection
General Collection
Description
"Lard Tin" small sheet iron container with lid and bail handle. "Napheys / Philadelphia / Leaf
Lard / 1776 - 1876"
Date Range
1876
Year Range From
1876
Year Range To
1876
Storage Location
LCHS / Willson Memorial Building
Storage Room
Museum North
Storage Wall
East Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 07
Storage Shelf
Shelf 4
Subcategory
Merchandising T&E
Object Name
Tub
Oither Names
Tin
Material
Sheet Iron
Height (in)
2.625
Diameter (in)
2.5
Condition
Good
Object ID
1955.004.3
Accession Number
1955.004
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Collection
General Collection
Object ID
1955.004.2
Date Range
1876
Collection
General Collection
Description
"Lard Tin" small sheet iron container with lid and bail handle. "Napheys / Philadelphia / Leaf Lard / 1776 - 1876"
Date Range
1876
Year Range From
1876
Year Range To
1876
Storage Location
LCHS / Willson Memorial Building
Storage Room
Museum North
Storage Wall
East Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 07
Storage Shelf
Shelf 4
Subcategory
Merchandising T&E
Object Name
Tub
Oither Names
Tin
Material
Sheet Iron
Height (in)
2.625
Diameter (in)
2.5
Condition
Good
Object ID
1955.004.2
Accession Number
1955.004
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Collection
General Collection
Object ID
1973.003.4
Date Range
1825-1895
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Collection
General Collection
Description
Miniature turned wood painted goblet. Dark blue background with red floral designs.
Date Range
1825-1895
Year Range From
1825
Year Range To
1895
Made By
Lehn, Joseph, attributed
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 29
Storage Shelf
Shelf 2
Subcategory
Food Service T&E
Object Name
Goblet
Oither Names
Lehnware
Material
Wood
Height (in)
3
Diameter (in)
1.75
Condition
Good
Object ID
1973.003.4
Place of Origin
Lancaster County
Accession Number
1973.003
Images
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Collection
General Collection
Object ID
1973.003.2
Date Range
1825-1895
  1 image  
Collection
General Collection
Description
Miniature painted trinket chest.
Date Range
1825-1895
Year Range From
1825
Year Range To
1895
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Cabinet
Unit 29
Storage Shelf
Shelf 3
Subcategory
Furniture
Object Name
Chest
Oither Names
Trinket Box
Material
Wood
Condition
Good
Object ID
1973.003.2
Accession Number
1973.003
Images
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Collection
General Collection
Object ID
1973.003.3
Date Range
1825-1895
  1 image  
Collection
General Collection
Description
Miniature painted house with coin slot in roof.
Date Range
1825-1895
Year Range From
1825
Year Range To
1895
Made By
Lehn, Joseph, attributed
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 29
Storage Shelf
Shelf 3
Subcategory
Toy
Object Name
Bank, Still
Material
Wood
Condition
Good
Object ID
1973.003.3
Place of Origin
Lancaster County
Accession Number
1973.003
Images
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Collection
General Collection
Object ID
1973.003.5
Date Range
1825-1895
  1 image  
Collection
General Collection
Description
Painted turned wood saucer.
Date Range
1825-1895
Year Range From
1825
Year Range To
1895
Made By
Lehn, Joseph, attributed
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 29
Storage Shelf
Shelf 3
Subcategory
Food Service T&E
Object Name
Saucer
Material
Wood
Condition
Good
Object ID
1973.003.5
Place of Origin
Lancaster County
Accession Number
1973.003
Images
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Collection
General Collection
Object ID
1973.003.6
Date Range
1825-1895
  1 image  
Collection
General Collection
Description
Painted turned wood cup.
Date Range
1825-1895
Year Range From
1825
Year Range To
1895
Made By
Lehn, Joseph, attributed
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 29
Subcategory
Food Service T&E
Object Name
Cup
Material
Wood
Condition
Good
Object ID
1973.003.6
Place of Origin
Lancaster County
Accession Number
1973.003
Images
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Collection
General Collection
Object ID
2004.010
Date Range
1870-1890
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Collection
General Collection
Description
Buttock Cane Basket
Date Range
1870-1890
Year Range From
1870
Year Range To
1890
Storage Location
LCHS / Willson Memorial Building
Storage Room
Guild Vault
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 01
Storage Shelf
Shelf 1
Subcategory
Container
Object Name
Basket
Material
Wood
Height (in)
12
Width (in)
15
Depth (in)
14
Condition
Good
Object ID
2004.010
Place of Origin
Witmer, East Lampeter Twp.
Accession Number
2004.010
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Collection
General Collection
Object ID
2-01-03-25
Date Range
1877
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
General Collection
Description
Franklin and Marshall College faculty, 1877. Back row, left to right: Wagner, Krebs, John S. Stahr, N. C. Schaeffer, John Appel. Front row, left to right: Dubbs, T. Appel, W. M. Nevin, Gerhart, T. G. Apple.
Date Range
1877
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Stahr, John S.
Schaeffer, N. C.
Appel, John
Appel, T.
Nevin, W. M.
Apple, T. G.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Education
Educators
Professors
Franklin and Marshall College
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
9.5 x 8 inches
Object ID
2-01-03-25
Images
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Collection
General Collection
Object ID
2-05-02-27
Date Range
c. 1870
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
General Collection
Description
Old City Hall showing entrance on West King Street and Penn Square.
Date Range
c. 1870
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Penn Square
Old City Hall
West King Street
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
10 x 8 inches
Object ID
2-05-02-27
Images
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Collection
General Collection
Object ID
2-05-05-10
Date Range
c. 1879
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
General Collection
Description
Lancaster County Prison, East King Street, Lancaster
Date Range
c. 1879
Creator
Locher, Michael H.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lancaster County Prison
East King Street
Prisons
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
8 x 6.25 inches
Object ID
2-05-05-10
Images
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Collection
General Collection
Object ID
2-05-05-11
Date Range
c. 1870
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
General Collection
Description
Lancaster County Prison
Date Range
c. 1870
Creator
Locher, Michael H.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lancaster County Prison
East King Street
Prisons
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
7.5 x 5.625 inches
Object ID
2-05-05-11
Images
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Collection
General Collection
Title
Photograph - Donegal Presbyterian Church and graveyard
Object ID
2-04-02-03
Date Range
February 27, 1877
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
General Collection
Title
Photograph - Donegal Presbyterian Church and graveyard
Description
Donegal Presbyterian Church and graveyard
Date Range
February 27, 1877
Creator
Evans, Samuel
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Cemeteries
Graveyards
Donegal Presbyterian Church
Place
East Donegal Twp.
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
9.5 x 8 inches
Object ID
2-04-02-03
Images
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Collection
General Collection
Title
Photograph- Sallie Herman, daughter of Israel and Mary Herman of Ephrata.
Object ID
1-05-03-26
Date Range
c. 1870
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
General Collection
Title
Photograph- Sallie Herman, daughter of Israel and Mary Herman of Ephrata.
Description
Sallie Herman, daughter of Israel and Mary Herman of Ephrata.
Date Range
c. 1870
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Herman, Sallie
Herman, Israel
Herman, Mary
Studio
Von Nieda and Bro.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Cartes de visite
Women
Place
Ephrata
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Condition
Good
Object ID
1-05-03-26
Images
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