Paper covered domed lid wooden box. Sheet iron hinges and latch, leather lashes. Interior covered in both English and German language newspapers of Lancaster County
Case with black lacquer finish and gilt Chinoiserie. Interior consists of multiple shelfs and storage areas. Top lid opens to reveal two closed compartments surrounding four open compartments. Front doors open to 4 drawers. Three drawers face the front below the doors.
Fancy painted Windsor style commode chair. Missing its pot. Unusually tall back, splayed back and sides. Slightly worn green paint with black painted stencils of floral and foliate designs.
Note: Chair moved to Wheatland, Northeast Bedchamber, room interpreted as Harriet's bedchamber (date unknown). 09/08/2022
Portable desk with black lacquer finish and gilt Chinoiserie. Interior consists of multiple shelves and storage areas. Main lid folds down revealing reverse "desk" with inset panel of velvet.
Elizabeth Breneisen married Christian Wanner, 1854. She was his third wife. Their daughter Amanda married Isaac Ramsey; the settee was passed to Amanda and Iasasc's daughter, Susanna. Irma bought the settee at auction.
