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Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Title
Miniature toleware tin box
Object ID
G.98.14.3
Date Range
Early to mid-19th c.
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Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Title
Miniature toleware tin box
Description
Miniature toleware tin box with hinged, domed lid fitted with a hasp at front and a pull ring at top. Red painted ground. Red striping separates upper and lower panels on front: above is a yellow ground with a stylized foliate design of red and green; below are yellow banana-like crescents which continue on box ends.
Probably Southeastern Pennsylvania
Date Range
Early to mid-19th c.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 37
Storage Shelf
Shelf 3
Subcategory
Household Accessory
Object Name
Box, Trinket
Material
Tinned Sheet Iron
Height (in)
3
Length (in)
4.5
Width (in)
3
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2014-07-16
Condition Notes
Strong paint losses overall, cracking and flaking. The left rear hinge is detached, despite the attempt to resolder it. Solder joint at right rear corner of lid is broken and joint separated.
Object ID
G.98.14.3
Place of Origin
Probably Southeastern PA
Credit
Gift of Drs. Irwina and M. Susan Richman, Heritage Center Collection
Accession Number
G.98.14
Images
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Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Title
Tole painted trinket box
Object ID
G.98.12.5
Date Range
Mid-19th c.
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Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Title
Tole painted trinket box
Description
Tole painted tin box with hinged, domed lid fitted with a hasp at front and a large ring pull at top. Red painted ground overall except underside. Front painted with a stylized design of yellow and black leaves with a pink and white flower at each end. Ends have a "twisted rope" decoration in an X configuration. Lid top has similar twisted design of black and yellow bordering a central foliate design of yellow and black.
Provenance
White Chimneys collection, Slaymaker family.
Date Range
Mid-19th c.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 37
Storage Shelf
Shelf 3
Subcategory
Household Accessory
Object Name
Box, Trinket
Material
Tinned Sheet Iron
Height (in)
6
Length (in)
9.5
Width (in)
6
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2014-07-15
Condition Notes
Interior solder repairs on hinges and pull ring. Extensive points of paint loss due to chips, scratches and other abrasions. Lid is especially weathered with oxidized paint. Inside strongly oxidized at bottom and sides.
Object ID
G.98.12.5
Place of Origin
Southeastern Pennsylvania
Credit
Gift of Mrs. S.R. Slaymaker II, Heritage Center Collection
Accession Number
G.98.12
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Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Object ID
P.94.13.6
Date Range
c. 1800
Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Description
Low rectangular softwood box with top and bottom boards extending beyond sides. Constructed with glued butt joints and square head nails. Painted black with large tulips of yellow, red, white and green decorated top and sides. Hinged lid attached with wire hinges and secured at front with handmade tin hasp. The initials "I R" are painted at upper center of lid. The unpainted bottom is inscribed in pencil, "Jacob H. Reist 1800." Interior unfinished.
Border of Lancaster and Berks counties.
Paper inside: "This box attributed to Heinrich Bucher 1770-1800/Reading, Berks Co."
Provenance
Unknown. Presumed to have been collected by donor at a sale in this region. Heinrich Bucher is now believed to have only been an early owner of this box type, not the maker.
Nov. 15, 2002 - Peter Seibert and Susan Kleckner compared about ten Bucher-type boxes & observed that this box is painted with larger flowers and also there is repetition in the use of flowers, unlike the other nine boxes. Perhaps this box was done later in the maker's career.
Date Range
c. 1800
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 30
Storage Shelf
Shelf 2
Subcategory
Household Accessory
Object Name
Box, Trinket
Material
Wood
Height (in)
2.75
Length (in)
9.75
Width (in)
8.625
Object ID
P.94.13.6
Credit
**See accession description
Accession Number
P.94.13
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Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Object ID
G.99.25.1
Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Description
Roughly fashioned polychromed softwood miniature trinket box of rectangular form. Domed lid hollowed out underneath and ends fitted with conforming caps. Wire hinges and wire loop at front with missing tin hasp. Corresponding wire loop for hasp on box front. Box sides constructed of rabbet joints secured by two wood pegs at front and two at back. Beveled bottom board attached with two pegs and extends beyond box sides. Top and four sides each have a floral motif of dark green, cream, ochre and red all on a tan ground. Glossy varnish overall except for bottom and interior. Indecipherable initials painted on bottom.
Probably Lancaster County
Provenance
Purchased by donor at Lancaster County sale. At least four other examples known. See example in collection #1973.003.2
Possible maker is Peter Brubacher (1816-1898), shoemaker and woodworker in Clay Township.
Year Range From
1825
Year Range To
1875
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 29
Storage Shelf
Shelf 3
Subcategory
Household Accessory
Object Name
Box, Trinket
Material
Wood
Height (in)
2
Length (in)
3.75
Width (in)
1.75
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2014-08-12
Condition Notes
Moderate wear with heavy soil overall. Finish speckled on one end of box. Tin hasp missing from wire loop on lid.
Object ID
G.99.25.1
Credit
Gift of Drs. Irwin and M. Susan Richman, Heritage Center Collection
Accession Number
G.99.25
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Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Object ID
G.00.51.2
Date Range
c. 1820-1840
Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Description
Trinket box of softwood constuction covered by German newsprint outside and a coarse blue-green paper inside. Glued over the newsprint are strips of straw of various tones arranged in geometrical designs on domed lid and sides in a technique very similar to marquetry. Newsprint visible on underside as well as where straw pieces are missing. Lid has hinge of coarse linen under laminate. Bent wire hook on lid fits into wire loop on box front.
Provenance
Collected by donor in Lancaster Co. According authority Clarke Hess, these boxes are plentiful, but not usually with newspaper lining. Clarke owns two of these boxes, both with Lancaster German language newsprint, and believes these boxes were made 1820-1840 in PA.
John Tannehill, expert in iron, reports someone told him these boxes were made in prisons.
See also an example from LCHS collection.
Date Range
c. 1820-1840
Year Range From
1820
Year Range To
1840
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 30
Storage Shelf
Shelf 2
Subcategory
Household Accessory
Object Name
Box, Trinket
Material
Paper
Height (in)
3.125
Length (in)
5.375
Width (in)
3.5
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2014-08-12
Condition Notes
Strong wear, heavy soil and significant losses of straw marquetry and paper linings.
Object ID
G.00.51.2
Place of Origin
Pennsylvania
Credit
Gift of Drs. Irwin and M. Susan Richman, Heritage Center Collection
Accession Number
G.00.51
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Collection
Military Collection
Object ID
1980.012.1
Date Range
1860-1865
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Collection
Military Collection
Description
Civil War Era brass buckle mounted to wood. Used with Civil War uniform of William A. Hammer, Co. A. 27th Pennsylvania, "E.M."
Date Range
1860-1865
Year Range From
1860
Year Range To
1865
Last Owner
Hammer, William A.
Storage Location
LCHS / Willson Memorial Building
Storage Room
Guild Vault
Storage Wall
C
Storage Cabinet
Unit 02
Storage Shelf
Shelf 2
Storage Container
Box 0008
Subcategory
Clothing -- Accessory
Object Name
Buckle
Material
Wood, Brass
Height (in)
1
Length (in)
3.5
Width (in)
3.5
Condition
Good
Object ID
1980.012.1
Accession Number
1980.012
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Collection
Military Collection
Object ID
2015.030.1
Date Range
c. 1861
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Collection
Military Collection
Description
Brass buckle of the sword belt used with the Civil War uniform of Jacob Pontz (1838-1929). Rectangular buckle is cast in high relief with a raised spread eagle with E PLURIBUS UNUM banner in his beak and an olive branch in one talons and arrows of war in the other. Foliate branches undergird eagle with a "U" formation. One brass clasp/clip of belt is loose - a part that would have fit end of now-missing belt and attached via clip on back of buckle.
See Pontz Sword #2015.031.1
Provenance
Passed from Jacob through his daughter Nelle who married a Pickering to the donor, the gr gr granddaughter of the Jacob Pontz.
Date Range
c. 1861
Year Range From
1860
Year Range To
1865
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 4
Storage Cabinet
Unit 21
Storage Container
Box 0179
Subcategory
Clothing -- Accessory
Object Name
Buckle
Material
Brass
Height (in)
2
Width (in)
3.25
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2016-02-10
Condition Notes
Some polish in crevice of back clasp. Minor abrasions/wear.
Object ID
2015.030.1
Notes
See records and other info on Pontz in sword entry #2015.031.1
Place of Origin
USA
Usage
Pontz, Jacob, 1838-1929
Credit
Gift of Felicia G. Pickering in memory of William Barger Pickering
Accession Number
2015.030
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Collection
Military Collection
Object ID
2003.011
Date Range
1860-1870
Collection
Military Collection
Description
Buckle for Union soldier.
Date Range
1860-1870
Year Range From
1860
Year Range To
1870
Storage Location
LCHS / Willson Memorial Building
Storage Room
Guild Vault
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 01
Storage Shelf
Shelf 2
Subcategory
Clothing -- Accessory
Object Name
Buckle
Material
Brass
Height (in)
2
Width (in)
3
Depth (in)
0.5
Object ID
2003.011
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Collection
Military Collection
Object ID
2006.564
Collection
Military Collection
Description
Four Civil War veteran cuff buttons, Grand Army of the Republic. Hand-shaking scene in center. "Grand Army of the Republic / 1861-Veteran-1866".
Subcategory
Clothing -- Accessory
Object Name
Button
Material
Metal
Depth (in)
0.25
Diameter (in)
0.625
Condition
Excellent
Object ID
2006.564
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Collection
Military Collection
Object ID
1942.006.2
Collection
Military Collection
Description
GAR Button belonging to Frank J. Faesig
Last Owner
Faesig, Frank J.
Storage Location
LCHS / Willson Memorial Building
Storage Room
Guild Vault
Storage Wall
A1
Storage Cabinet
Unit 03
Storage Shelf
Shelf 2
People
Feasig, Frank J.
Subcategory
Clothing -- Accessory
Search Terms
Grand Army of the Republic
Object Name
Button
Material
Metal
Object ID
1942.006.2
Accession Number
1942.006
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Collection
Military Collection
Object ID
1947.004
Collection
Military Collection
Description
G.A.R. buttons belonging to Henry C. Eaby
Last Owner
Eaby, Henry C.
Storage Location
LCHS / Willson Memorial Building
Storage Room
Guild Vault
Storage Wall
A1
Storage Cabinet
Unit 03
Storage Shelf
Shelf 2
People
Eaby, Henry C.
Subcategory
Clothing -- Accessory
Search Terms
Grand Army of the Republic
Object Name
Button
Material
Metal
Object ID
1947.004
Usage
Eaby, Henry C.
Accession Number
1947.004
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Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
JAN 1870 F039 QS
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Year
1870
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Edmonds, James
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Charge: accessory to larceny
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
JAN 1870 F039 QS
Additional Notes
Accessory to larceny.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
39.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
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Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
JAN 1870 F040 QS
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Year
1870
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Stotts, James
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Charge: accessory to larceny
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
JAN 1870 F040 QS
Additional Notes
Accessory to larceny.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
40.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
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Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
JAN 1875 F040 QS
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Year
1875
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Gallacher, William
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Charge: accessory to a felony
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
JAN 1875 F040 QS
Additional Notes
Accessory to a felony.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
29.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
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Collection
Military Collection
Object ID
2002.059
Collection
Military Collection
Description
Painted sheet iron flask with wire handle. Body of flask has been stamped with shell, leaf pattern.
Storage Location
LCHS / Willson Memorial Building
Storage Room
Guild Vault
Storage Wall
C
Storage Cabinet
Unit 02
Storage Shelf
Shelf 3
Storage Drawer
R5
Subcategory
Armament -- Accessory
Object Name
Flask, Powder
Material
Sheet Iron
Length (in)
6.887
Width (in)
4
Depth (in)
1.25
Condition
Fair
Condition Notes
Paint is unstable, flaking off.
Object ID
2002.059
Accession Number
2002.059
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Collection
Military Collection
Object ID
1938.002
Date Range
1850-1867
Collection
Military Collection
Description
Leather harness with yellow leather trim, brass and ivory connectors. Used by Daniel Herr, Lt. Com. E 122 Pennsylvania Volunteers
Date Range
1850-1867
Year Range From
1850
Year Range To
1867
Last Owner
Herr, Daniel
Storage Location
LCHS / Willson Memorial Building
Storage Room
Guild Vault
Storage Wall
East Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 03
Storage Shelf
Shelf 1
People
Herr, Lt. Daniel
Subcategory
Land Transportation -- Accessory
Object Name
Harness, Animal
Oither Names
Bridle
Material
Leather, Mixed Media
Condition
Good
Condition Notes
Requires cleaning, and better storage container.
Object ID
1938.002
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
1938.002
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Collection
Military Collection
Object ID
1969.008.2
Collection
Military Collection
Description
Polished powder horn.
Subcategory
Armament -- Accessory
Object Name
Horn, Powder
Material
Horn
Object ID
1969.008.2
Accession Number
1969.008
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Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Title
Tobacco Jar
Object ID
G.04.23.14
Date Range
Late19th c.
Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Title
Tobacco Jar
Description
Figural tobacco jar with container and lid both forming the bust of an Arab, a dark-skinned, bearded man with head dress. Hollow-molded earthenware, painted and clear-glazed overall except for most of face.
Underside has impressed number "7671."
Provenance
Descent to Sarah Muench from family (likely Aunt Alice Potter Fordney, an antiques dealer).
Date Range
Late19th c.
Made By
Unknown
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 35
Storage Shelf
Shelf 1
Subcategory
Household Accessory
Object Name
Humidor
Material
Clay, Glaze, Paint
Height (in)
6
Width (in)
4.75
Depth (in)
4.5
Diameter (in)
6
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2014-05-09
Condition Notes
Some small chips on bottom edge and surfaces that meet between lid and base. Larger chip beginning to break at base section's proper left side at top edge. Light crazing. Wear and soil on base; interior has minor soil.
Object ID
G.04.23.14
Credit
Gift of Sarah Muench, Heritage Center Collection, LancasterHistory.org
Accession Number
G.04.23
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Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
Object ID
NOV 1780 F010
Date Range
1780/11
Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
Date Range
1780/11
Year
1780
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Baker, Jacob
Baker, John
Baker, Margaret
Baker, Mary
Sol
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Charge: accessory before the fact
Charge: larceny
Charge: misdemeanor
Charge: receiving stolen goods
Indictments
Persons of color
Object Name
Indictment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Parent Object ID
INDICTMENTS
Object ID
NOV 1780 F010
Notes
LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this document reflects the racial prejudices and actions of the era. In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.
Additional Notes
1. Larceny.
Identified in the document as "Negro Sol"
African-American.
2. Accessory before the fact.
Baker, John. Baker, Jacob.
3. Receiving.
4. Misdemeanor.
Baker, Mary. Baker, Margaret.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0933
Description Level
Item
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Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
Object ID
APR 1820 F027
Date Range
1820/04
Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Date Range
1820/04
Year
1820
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Worthington, Asa
Grayham, Thomas
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Charge: murder
Charge: accessory to murder
Indictments
Object Name
Indictment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Parent Object ID
INDICTMENTS
Object ID
APR 1820 F027
Additional Notes
Murder.
2. Grayham, Thomas.
2. Accessory to murder after the fact.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
26.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0933
Description Level
Item
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