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Collection
General Collection
Object ID
1973.003.3
Date Range
1825-1895
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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
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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
2002.021.1
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Collection
General Collection
Description
Neck and upper bottle decorated in glass with a fluted collar that ends with a scalloped edge. On the side, enclosed in an oval, "Ideal Milk Products co. Lancaster, PA." On the other side "One pint liquid." On the base "A.B.C. 2 - Registered" On bottom, in big letters "LMP"
Provenance
Donor states that on Jan. 1, 1929, York Sanitary Milk Co., Lancaster Sanitary Milk Co. and Ideal Milk Products Co. combined to form Penn Dairies.
Year Range From
1915
Year Range To
1928
Collector
Mr. Krantz
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 1
Storage Cabinet
Unit 08
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Search Terms
Dairies
Bottles
Object Name
Bottle, Milk
Material
Glass
Condition
Good
Object ID
2002.021.1
Accession Number
2002.021
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Collection
General Collection
Object ID
2002.086
Date Range
1919-1928
Collection
General Collection
Description
Small advertising pin for The Daily Examiner, Lancaster, PA
Date Range
1919-1928
Year Range From
1919
Year Range To
1928
Storage Location
LCHS / Willson Memorial Building
Storage Room
Museum North
Storage Wall
East Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 07
Storage Shelf
Shelf 2
Subcategory
Advertising Medium
Search Terms
Daily Examiner
Object Name
Button
Material
Metal, Paper
Diameter (in)
0.75
Object ID
2002.086
Usage
Daily Examiner
Accession Number
2002.086
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Collection
General Collection
Object ID
2006.016
Collection
General Collection
Description
Group of political ephemera: needs separated:
Buttons, badges, etc.
1 - A.O.M.P. - "the Most Excellent Assembly, 1934"
10 - Roosevelt for President
1 - Lancaster County Redmen's Association
3 - Local Democratic Candidates
3 - Misc buttons
1 - Silk Flag, National Democratic Convention, 1912
Year Range From
1912
Year Range To
1935
Storage Location
LCHS / Willson Memorial Building
Storage Room
Museum West
Storage Wall
South Wall
Storage Cabinet
Cabinet 2
Storage Shelf
Shelf 1
Subcategory
Advertising Medium
Object Name
Button
Object ID
2006.016
Accession Number
2006.016
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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
1956.010.3
Date Range
March 4, 1921
Collection
General Collection
Description
Set of dark wooden candlesticks. "These candlesticks Mr. William Mellor who was then superintendent of the Thaddeus Stevens Industrial School Lanc. Pa. - Presented to Judge Charles I. Landis March 4, 1921 ["I give both to the Lancaster Historical Society J(?) Landis"] The Mahoganey is from handrail of stairs in home of The Honorable Thaddeus Stevens ["4th"] South Queen St.
"Mr. William Mellor died Jan 13(?) 1923.
"Hon. Charles I. Landis died Mar 2(?) 1932
"Work executed by one of the school boys"
Date Range
March 4, 1921
Year Range From
1921
Year Range To
1921
Storage Location
LCHS / Willson Memorial Building
Storage Room
Museum North
Storage Wall
A2
Storage Cabinet
Unit 02
Storage Shelf
Shelf 3
People
Mellor, William
Landis, Charles I.
Stevens, Thaddeus
Subcategory
Lighting Device
Search Terms
Candlesticks
Schools
Stevens and Smith Center
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology
Object Name
Candlestick
Object ID
1956.010.3
Notes
details needed
Accession Number
1956.010
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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
1973.003.2
Date Range
1825-1895
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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
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Collection
General Collection
Object ID
1973.003.6
Date Range
1825-1895
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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
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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
2002.055
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
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
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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
2-18-09-01
Date Range
c. 1920
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Object Name
Negative
Collection
General Collection
Description
North Queen Street, c.1920
Date Range
c. 1920
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
North Queen Street
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Negative
Print Size
6.75 x 11.75 inches
Condition
Good
Object ID
2-18-09-01
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Collection
General Collection
Object ID
2-18-09-02
Date Range
c. 1920
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Object Name
Negative
Collection
General Collection
Description
North Queen Street, c.1920
Date Range
c. 1920
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
North Queen Street
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Negative
Print Size
6.75 x 11.75 inches
Condition
Good
Object ID
2-18-09-02
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Collection
General Collection
Object ID
2-18-09-03
Date Range
c. 1920
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Object Name
Negative
Collection
General Collection
Description
St. Joseph's Hospital, c.1920
Date Range
c. 1920
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
St. Joseph Hospital
College Avenue
Lancaster
Hospitals
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Negative
Print Size
6.75 x 11.75 inches
Condition
Good
Object ID
2-18-09-03
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Collection
General Collection
Object ID
2-18-09-04
Date Range
c. 1920
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Object Name
Negative
Collection
General Collection
Description
Walgreen's and The Bon Ton, North Queen Street
Date Range
c. 1920
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bon-Ton
Department stores
Drugstores
North Queen Street
Pharmacies
Stores, Retail
Walgreens
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Negative
Print Size
6.75 x 11.75 inches
Condition
Good
Object ID
2-18-09-04
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Collection
General Collection
Object ID
2-18-09-05
Date Range
c. 1920
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Object Name
Negative
Collection
General Collection
Description
Packard Dealership, North Queen Street
Date Range
c. 1920
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Automobile dealerships
North Queen Street
Automobiles
Cars
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Negative
Print Size
6.75 x 11.75 inches
Condition
Good
Object ID
2-18-09-05
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