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Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Object ID
P.00.34.1
Date Range
c. 1805
Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Description
Communion altar from Brickerville United Lutheran Church (originally Emanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church). Rectangular altar of painted softwood, panelled construction all four sides with pegged mortise and tenon joints. Small panels over large. Door in the back with a recessed panel and knob handle. Molding around base, the edge of the top, and framing the recessed panels.
Modification to altar in 1947 by Bob Helman (signature underneath when removed 10-17-00) was a long platform shelf covering the back 2/5 of the top, with holes at the back, including an electrical outlet. Entire altar has been given a new coat of paint, a light chocolate brown on top and white on the sides. The unpainted interior has one shelf with a vertical divider.
Altar has been used since circa 1800 to serve communion, using the Brickerville United Lutheran Church's ten-piece pewter communion service which is also in collections (P97.08.01-10).
Perhaps made by Emanuel Dyer of Manheim or Mr. Zartman of Brickerville.
Provenance
Purchased directly from the church.
Date Range
c. 1805
Year Range From
1790
Year Range To
1815
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Groff Gallery
Subcategory
Ceremonial Artifact
Object Name
Altar
Oither Names
Altar, Communion
Material
Wood
Height (in)
45.25
Length (in)
49
Width (in)
33.5
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2016-04-15
Condition Notes
Large crack on top, approx. 4" from front, running halfway across top. Recently painted. Some separation at moldings. Large hole bored in altar top (for electric wire) underneath the added platform, now removed. The modern base molding also removed. Repainted top with brown and attached molding at ends of top to secure plexi top. Paint removed on door.
Object ID
P.00.34.1
Place of Origin
Lancaster County
Credit
Heritage Center Collection, acquired through generosity of James Hale Steinman Foundation and V. Ronald Smith
Accession Number
P.00.34
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Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Object ID
P.98.52.1
Date Range
c. 1750
Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Description
Bookplate on a page from a Martyrs Mirror, done in the style of Ephrata Cloister with a flowing hand using strong, bold letters. Letters are black with green and orange infill. Bookplate simply reads: "Carl/ Christo/ phel." One flower is at top right and a stylized pot with plant having 3 flowers is at lower left. Page is float-mounted in a window mat with a handmade cherry frame.
Ephrata Cloister, Lancaster Co.
Removed from Martyrs Mirror by a previous owner (Evelyn Good) due to water damage to the book which was then discarded. The opposing page was also saved and is mounted in Mylar on reverse side of frame. It carries a ghost image of the bookplate; string from binding is visible.
Acquired with typewritten inscription mounted on back of frame states: "BOOKPLATE MADE FOR CARL CHRISTOPHEL FOR/ HIS COPY OF THE EPHRATA MARTYR'S MIRROR-1748./ WORK OF SISTER ANASTASIA THE PEN-ARTIST OF THE CLOISTER ABC PATTERN BOOK OF LETTERS."
According to Clarke Hess, the penwork is by an unknown Ephrata Cloister artist. Clarke notes that Carl Christophel was a deacon at New Danville Mennonite Church in Conestoga Twp.(now Pequea Twp.) He died in 1767.
In Masonic Lodge Fraktur exhibit for several years. Removed circa 2008.
On short-term exhibit at Historical Society of Cocalico Valley, 2010.
Unknown Ephrata Cloister artist
Provenance
Dr. Robbins purchased framed pages from Evelyn Yingst Good's sale, Sat., May 11, 1991, lot #152, for $3,800. Evelyn Good was an Ephrata librarian. Valued at $5000, Robbins sold to museum for $2,500, donating the other half. Irene Walsh then reimbursed museum for the $2,500.
Date Range
c. 1750
Year Range From
1750
Year Range To
1760
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 5
Storage Cabinet
Unit 43
Storage Shelf
Shelf 2
Storage Drawer
Slot 7
People
Christophel, Carl
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subject
Bookplate
Fraktur
Search Terms
Bookplates
Fraktur
Ephrata Cloister
Object Name
Bookplate
Oither Names
Fraktur
Material
Paper, Ink
Height (in)
14
Width (in)
8.75
Dimension Details
Frame is H: 18" W: 13.5
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2016-10-24
Condition Notes
Acid burned edges are brown; soiled along outside edges; stains and foxing. Moisture stain at top left. Remains of binding still attached at left. Moisture staining at upper left corner. Two minor tears at top center, with ragged edges overall. Paper losses within black ink.
Conserved by Marilyn Kemp Weidner of Phila.
Object ID
P.98.52.1
Place of Origin
Ephrata
Credit
Acquired through the generosity of Irene Walsh and Dr. Warren Robbins, Heritage Center Collection
Accession Number
P.98.52
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Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Object ID
G.96.37.107
Date Range
24 Sept 1765
Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Description
Printed document is a naturalization certificate infilled for "Jacob Dickart" (sic), a prolific gunmaker of Lancaster. Printed on now-brown laid paper, it is a printed form for naturalizing foreigners who did not swear oaths. Now mounted in a modern black frame.
The certificate was designed for non-Quakers who had resided in the Commonwealth for seven years and who had never taken an oath of allegiance to King George II because of conscience, eg. Mennonites, Moravians & other sectarians who believe the Bible prohibits the swearing of oaths. Although Jacob is believed to have been raised in a Lutheran home, he later followed the Moravian faith.
Edward Shippen, Jr., Prothonotary of the Supreme Court of the Province of PA filled out this form for Dickert, who appeared before Judges William Atlin, William Coleman, and Alexander Stedman, in Phila. on Sept 24, 1765. An embossed seal is created out of a small square of paper and affixed to the upper left corner of the document.
HJ Kauffman notes that Dickert was born in Mainz, Germany in 1740, came to America with his parents in 1748. Family settled in Berks Co. and later, son Jacob moved to Lancaster in 1756, where he likely apprenticed with the gunmaker Matthias Roessor (as did Wm. Henry). Dickert worked c. 1760-1820. In 1764, he married Johanetta Hofer of York, PA, and the following year he travelled to Phila. to obtain this document. Kauffman states he was active in the Moravian church.
He died 1822.
See G90.7.1 file on Dickert rifle with family info. Transparency of a document with
Dickert's signature, in file.
Provenance
Provenance unknown before donor.
Date Range
24 Sept 1765
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 5
Storage Cabinet
Unit 42
Storage Shelf
Shelf 2
Storage Drawer
Bin 2-I
People
Shippen, Edward Jr.
Dickert, Jacob
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Certificate, Citizenship
Oither Names
Naturalization Certificate
Material
Paper, Ink
Height (in)
12.625
Width (in)
7.375
Dimension Details
Frame dimensions are H: 8.5" W: 13.25".
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2016-04-21
Condition Notes
General signs of age: soiling, minor foxing, dog eared corners with some minor losses. Fold line 3" from top, small holes along bottom. There is a backing of acidic paper which is attached with adhesive.
Mounted in a modern black frame by Lancaster Galleries for 2006 exhibit.
Object ID
G.96.37.107
Place of Origin
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Accession Number
G.96.37.
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Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Object ID
P.97.08.3
Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Description
Pewter chalice, part of the Warwick Congregation's (now known as the Brickerville United Lutheran Church) communion service.
High straight-sided flaring cup on a stem wih knop created by joining two pewter salt stems. A tankard lid is used for the base. Both the knop and edge of base are beaded. Attributed to William Will (working 1764-1798) .
Engraved on the side of the cup are the initials "HIA/ MWM" within a decorative wreath with bow. Engraved on the bottom of the base is "1799", likely indicating the year the chalice was presented to the church for ceremonial use. Segments of wrigglework are also found nearby.
Provenance
The engraved date of 1799 likely signifies the year the chalice was presented to the church. The two sets of initials on the cup are certainly the individuals who presented it. The entire communion service remained in use over the years until the congregation decided in 1997 to find a safe place for this valuable communion set. Purchased by the Heritage Center of Lancaster County
Year Range From
1764
Year Range To
1798
Made By
Will, William, attributed
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Cabinet
Unit 32
Storage Shelf
Shelf 4
Subcategory
Ceremonial Artifact
Object Name
Chalice
Material
Pewter
Height (in)
8
Diameter (in)
4.5
Dimension Details
Diameter of bottom is listed. Diameter of top is 3.5".
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2014-08-28
Condition Notes
Some distortion of rim; dents at base; wear visible at beading; large dent in knop. Overall abrasions, small dents and staining.
Object ID
P.97.08.3
Place of Origin
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Credit
Acquired through the generosity of the James Hale Steinman Foundation and Friends of the Heritage Center Museum, Heritage Center Collection
Accession Number
P.97.08
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Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Object ID
FEB 1849 F012 ML
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
System of Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by date filed.
Year
1849
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0003
People
Jefferies, Thomas
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
FEB 1849 F012 ML
Box Number
003
Additional Notes
Evans, Samuel. Architect, builder, and contractor. Second defendant.
Dwellings.
Caldwell, Adeline. Guardian of minor children of Caldwell, James A, contractor.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 01-00 0202
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Object ID
AUG 1837 F001 ML
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
System of Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by date filed.
Year
1837
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
McAllister, John M. Jr.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Drumore Twp.
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1837 F001 ML
Box Number
001
Additional Notes
Dwelling.
Showalter, Joseph. Contractor.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 01-00 0202
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Object ID
MAY 1840 F001 ML
Date Range
1840
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
System of Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by date filed.
Date Range
1840
Year
1840
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Wall
Side 01
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Shaum, Mary
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
MAY 1840 F001 ML
Box Number
001
Additional Notes
Dwelling.
Russel, A. W. Contractor.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 01-00 0202
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Object ID
JUN 1840 F002 ML
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
System of Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by date filed.
Year
1840
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Hensler, Mathias
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
JUN 1840 F002 ML
Box Number
001
Additional Notes
Building attached to tavern.
Ehrisman, Michael; Ehrisman, Daniel; Benedict, Henry F. Contractors.
4 items, 4 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 01-00 0202
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Object ID
JUL 1840 F003 ML
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
System of Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by date filed.
Year
1840
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Leaman, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Strasburg Twp.
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
JUL 1840 F003 ML
Box Number
001
Additional Notes
Dwelling.
Ferre, William. Contractor.
2 items, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 01-00 0202
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Object ID
JUL 1840 F004 ML
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
System of Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by date filed.
Year
1840
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Lindemuth, Peter
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Rapho Twp.
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
JUL 1840 F004 ML
Box Number
001
Additional Notes
Dwelling.
Dyer, Samuel. Contractor.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 01-00 0202
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Object ID
JUL 1840 F005 ML
Date Range
1840/07
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Date Range
1840/07
Year
1840
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Bruner, Abraham
Gast, Henry
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Contractors
Liens
Mechanics' liens
Potters
Pottery
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
JUL 1840 F005 ML
Box Number
001
Additional Notes
Dwelling and pottery.
Bruner, Abraham. Contractor.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 01-00 0202
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Object ID
JUL 1840 F006 ML
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
System of Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by date filed.
Year
1840
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Swaim, Jesse
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Lampeter Twp.
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
JUL 1840 F006 ML
Box Number
001
Additional Notes
Methodist Meeting House.
Bruner, Abraham. Contractor.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 01-00 0202
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Object ID
AUG 1840 F007 ML
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
System of Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by date filed.
Year
1840
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Smith, Samuel
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Columbia
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1840 F007 ML
Box Number
001
Additional Notes
Dwelling.
Derrick, Richard. Contractor.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 01-00 0202
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Object ID
SEP 1840 F008 ML
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
System of Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by date filed.
Year
1840
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Galt, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
West Cocalico Twp.
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
SEP 1840 F008 ML
Box Number
001
Additional Notes
Baker, Absalom. Co-owner.
Gun barrel boring mill and race trunk.
Bruner, Owen Jr. Contractor.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 01-00 0202
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Object ID
SEP 1840 F009 ML
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
System of Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by date filed.
Year
1840
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Hess, Christian
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Manor Twp.
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
SEP 1840 F009 ML
Box Number
001
Additional Notes
Dwelling.
Singer, Abraham. Contractor.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 01-00 0202
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Object ID
OCT 1840 F010 ML
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
System of Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by date filed.
Year
1840
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Hershey, Jacob
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
East Hempfield Twp.
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
OCT 1840 F010 ML
Box Number
001
Additional Notes
Dwelling and distillery.
Kline, John. Contractor.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 01-00 0202
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Object ID
NOV 1840 F011 ML
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
System of Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by date filed.
Year
1840
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Hess, Abraham
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Conestoga Twp.
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
NOV 1840 F011 ML
Box Number
001
Additional Notes
Dwelling.
Singer, Abraham. Contractor.
2 items, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 01-00 0202
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Object ID
NOV 1840 F012 ML
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
System of Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by date filed.
Year
1840
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Pennypacker, Samuel
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Drumore Twp.
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
NOV 1840 F012 ML
Box Number
001
Additional Notes
Dwelling.
Bradley, Joseph. Contractor.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 01-00 0202
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Object ID
NOV 1840 F013 ML
Date Range
1840/11
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Date Range
1840/11
Year
1840
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Miller, John
Smith, Stephen
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Contractors
Houses
Liens
Mechanics' liens
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
NOV 1840 F013 ML
Box Number
001
Additional Notes
Dwelling.
Smith, Stephen. Contractor.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 01-00 0202
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Object ID
NOV 1840 F014 ML
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
System of Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by date filed.
Year
1840
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Coy, Barbara
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Washington Boro
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
NOV 1840 F014 ML
Box Number
001
Additional Notes
Dwelling.
Urban, Lewis. Contractor.
2 items, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 01-00 0202
Description Level
Item
Less detail

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