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Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Object ID
G.89.10
Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Description
Cast iron ashtray in rectangular form, sloping sides, sunken top with raised sides having a textured surface with two corner indentations for cigarettes. Opposite end of indentation is a grouping of four geese, fully formed, attached to top surface with screws. Entire surface is bronzed with a pattern of oblique stripes on sides.
Marked "144" on bottom. The Hubley catalog "Metal Art Goods" lists this ashtray as #144 and named "Goosie Goosie Gander." The description notes it has "an unusual bronze finish".
Provenance
Owned by J. Roland Gilbert (1888-1940) and inherited by his daughter the donor (1916-1992). Donor writes: "acquired in the late '20s or early '30s and 'possibly' a gift from Mr. Joseph Breneman, a Hubley Exec." J. Roland Gilbert was president of Lancaster Press Inc. and general manager of the New Era Publishing Co.
Year Range From
1930
Year Range To
1940
Made By
Hubley Manufacturing Company
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 31
Storage Shelf
Shelf 4
Subcategory
Household Accessory
Object Name
Ashtray
Material
Cast Iron, Paint
Height (in)
2.25
Length (in)
4.875
Width (in)
4.25
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2015-03-24
Condition Notes
Overall soil with some finish losses in the sunken top. Some rusting around screws on bottom.
Object ID
G.89.10
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Credit
Gift of Elizabeth Ann Gilbert in memory of J. Roland Gilbert, Heritage Center Collection
Accession Number
G.89
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Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Object ID
P.77.18
Date Range
c. 1790
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Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Description
Silver beaker or handless cup; flared form with double lip.
Engraved "J C M" in script lettering on the side; engraved "C. MAYER" in block letters on the underside of the base. The base also has maker's mark in the center, "W H" in a small rectangle with a scrolled serif on the bottom of the left stroke of the "H".
According to John J. Snyder, Jr, "C. Mayer" is Christopher Bartholomew Mayer (c. 1756 - Aug. 11,1815 and son of George Ludwig Mayer), a wealthy Lancaster hardware merchant who lived in the elegant stone house built by his father-in-law, George Burkhard (c. 1721-1783), a prominent Lancaster joiner, in 1764, at the NW corner of Orange and Duke Sts. Christopher B. Mayer married Jan. 2, 1783, to Susannah Burkhard(t) (1761-1848), later producing 8 children. Mayer was prominent in politics, and twice represented Lancaster in the state Senate."
Snyder continues: "The "JCM" of the monogram may be identified, tentatively, as Juliana (Julia) Catherine Mayer (1806-1857), later the wife of George May Keim of Reading." They married in 1827. Keim was a US Congressman, representing the 9th District in the U.S. House of Representatives (1838-1843) He also served as Mayor of Reading in 1852. They are buried in the Charles Evans Cemetery in Reading. Juliana (Julia) was apparently a daughter of Christopher & Susannah Mayer.
At time of acquisition,this beaker was believed to be the only piece of Wm. Haverstick hollow ware then known. With its history of early ownership by a very prominent Lancaster family, it adds a valuable historical dimension.
Provenance
Purchase from dealer Harry Hartman. Previous history unknown.
Date Range
c. 1790
Made By
Haverstick, William, Sr., 1756-1823
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Cabinet
Cabinet 1
Storage Shelf
Shelf 4
People
Mayer, Christopher Bartholomew
Mayer George Ludwig
Mayer, Susanna
Burkhard, Susanna
Mayer, Juliana Catharine
Object Name
Beaker
Material
Silver
Height (cm)
8.4455
Height (ft)
0.2770833333
Height (in)
3.325
Diameter (cm)
7.3025
Diameter (ft)
0.2395833333
Diameter (in)
2.875
Condition
good
Condition Date
2017-11-22
Condition Notes
Dome dents on side; abrasions on bottom.
Object ID
P.77.18
Notes
R.J. Beale, "Jacob Eichholtz", pp. 157-165, see 1814 ptgs. of Mr and Mrs. Christopher B. Mayer
Brantz Mayer, "Memoir of the Maryland and Pennsylvania Family of Mayer," 1878, p. 94
J.J. Snyder's personal file on the Burkhard family
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Credit
Gift of James Hale Steinman Foundation, Heritage Center Collecti
Accession Number
P.77.18
Images
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Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Object ID
P.94.13.1
Date Range
c. 1776
Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Description
Pewter dram bottle, canteen or flask. Flattened round body with flat bottom having a thin oval foot. Seam at center of rounded sides. Very short, tapered, threaded neck has a fitted and threaded 3/4" high thimble-shaped cap. Decorative concentric circles incised on flattened sides.
Touchmark stamped on bottom is "I.C H/ LANCASTER" in lettering with serifs. Mark is a Laughlin touch #532, 533.
W. King Street, Lancaster
Provenance
Bottle was in the attic of Samuel R. Haldeman's home until he died and Harry, the youngest son, surreptitiously took it along with other belongings to Buffy's Auction in Lebanon where the bottle was sold in a box lot to Mahlon Keith for 30 cents. Keith later sold it to friend William Snyder of Bleak House in Paradise for about $400. Snyder then sold it at the Bleak House sale through A.R. Cox Antiques of Kinzer on May 4, 1965 to donor Dr. Scott, who purchased it for $5,000. Heritage Center purchased at Scott sale (Christie's) for $18,400 on June 10, 1994.
Date Range
c. 1776
Made By
Heyne, Johann Christoph, 1715-1781
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 32
Storage Shelf
Shelf 4
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Object Name
Bottle, Drinking
Material
Pewter
Height (in)
5.5
Length (in)
4.875
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2014-08-06
Condition Notes
Multiple scratches, nicks and pitting overall. Several large dents on body. Cap has significant nicks and dents. Strong wear on concentric circles.
Object ID
P.94.13.1
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Credit
**See accession description
Accession Number
P.94.13
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Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Object ID
P.91.02
Date Range
c. 1815-1818
Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Description
Bilingual broadside printed on rag paper, advertising Benjamin Schaum's Hardware store on North Queen St., Lancaster. The ad begins in English with a note of thanks to Schaum's customers for their business. Next are lists of items available for purchase, including bar, rod, hoop and sheet iron, steel "Of every Description and Manufacture", glass, paintes, oil, varnishes, stoves, cedar and pewter wares, grindstones, spikes, nail, and brads. There are also illustrations of additional products, including a plane, anvil, and clamp.
The ad is also printed in German in the bottom quarter of the page, and at the very bottom is the printer's name, William Albright, and the location opposite the Market House, Lancaster.
Date Range
c. 1815-1818
Made By
Albright, William
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 5
Storage Cabinet
Unit 43
People
Schaum, Benjamin
Albright, William
Subject
Hardware
Object Name
Broadside
Material
Paper, Ink
Height (cm)
45.085
Height (ft)
1.4791666667
Height (in)
17.75
Width (cm)
27.94
Width (ft)
0.9166666667
Width (in)
11
Dimension Details
Frame: 23" high and 15" wide.
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2017-02-23
Condition Notes
Heavy creases down the center and across the middle. Some tears at various places along the edges, esp. 3" in from the lower left corner, and 2" up from the lower right corner. Apparent transfer of ink from another printed item visible.
Object ID
P.91.02
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Credit
Gift of the James Hale Steinman Foundation, Heritage Center Collection
Accession Number
P.91.02
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Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Object ID
P.07.08.41
Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Description
Trade card on rectangular buff-colored heavy paper has lithographed pink flowers on peach-colored background. Above right is printed "Compliments of/ W.A. Halbach."
Reverse side is printed with name, address and line of stock. Halbach is a job pritner.
Generally good condition with multiple small surface losses and abrasions on front. Reverse has minor stain at lower left side.
Dated late 19th to early 20th c
Store: 3 North Duke St.
Made By
Halbach, W. A.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 3
Storage Cabinet
Unit 16
Storage Container
Box 0013
Object Name
Card, Trade
Dimension Details
height 3 1/4 inches
width 5 inches
Object ID
P.07.08.41
Place of Origin
Lancaster
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Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Object ID
P.07.08.40
Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Description
Trade card on rectangular buff-colored heavy paper with a lithographed basket of flowers. Printed at top is "COMPLIMENTS OF S. H. ZAHM & CO./ LANCASTER, PA."
Reverse has printed name, address and line of stock. Zahm's is a "New and Second-Hand Book Store."
Generally good condition with minor surface losses at top center of litho'd side. Reverse has moderate blotchy stains.
Dated late 19th to early 20th c.
Store: 18-20 S. Queen St.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 3
Storage Cabinet
Unit 16
Storage Container
Box 0013
Object Name
Card, Trade
Dimension Details
height 2 3/4 inches
width 4 inches
Object ID
P.07.08.40
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Usage
S. H. Zahm & Company
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Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Object ID
P.07.08.38
Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Description
Trade card on rectangular buff-colored heavy paper has keystone shape. Full color litho depicts woman in 19th c. garb holding a parasol in the form of a watch case while sun smiles down from above. Verse below reads: "SHE HOLDS IT LIKE A PARASOL,/ WITH ALL A WOMAN'S GRACE;/ SHE GLANCES UP TO SEE THE TIME,/ THROUGH THE KEYSTONE OPEN FACE." Remainder of space has various panels filled with printed advertisement for Keystone jewelry. At bottom is "HARRY SUTTON,/ JEWELER/" over address and "Boss and Keystone Cases a Specialty."
Printed "GF" within border at bottom right (maker).
Reverse has advertisement for Keystone Coin watchcases describing the merits.
Store: 149 N. Queen St.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 3
Storage Cabinet
Unit 16
Storage Container
Box 0013
Object Name
Card, Trade
Dimension Details
height 4 1/4 inches
width 3 3/8
Condition Notes
Generally good with dark blotchy stains on reverse.
Object ID
P.07.08.38
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Usage
Sutton, Harry
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Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Object ID
P.07.08.36
Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Description
Trade card on rectangular buff-colored heavy paper color lithographed with roses and a diagonal banner with "FRED'K VOLLMER'S/ Furniture Warerooms" above address.
Reverse is printed with "Ready for the Fall Trade" over additional advertisement.
Store: 309 N. Queen St.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 3
Storage Cabinet
Unit 16
Storage Container
Box 0013
Object Name
Card, Trade
Dimension Details
height 2 inches
width 3 1/4 inches
Condition Notes
generally good with age darkening overall and moderate blotchy staining on back.
Object ID
P.07.08.36
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Usage
Vollmer, Frederick
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Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Object ID
P.07.08.34
Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Description
Trade card on rectangular buff-colored heavy paper showing a color lithographed comical image of cat running off on two legs from a beehive after being stung in the eye. Below is printed "Dr. B.H. Kauffman's/ Horse and Cattle Powders,/ LANCASTER, PA."
At bottom left is a "B" within a diamond with "325" near by.
Reverse is printed with name and advertising message.
Store: simply "Lancaster, PA"
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 3
Storage Cabinet
Unit 16
Storage Container
Box 0013
Object Name
Card, Trade
Dimension Details
height 4 3/4 inches
width 3 inches
Condition Notes
generally good with minor stains on reverse.
Object ID
P.07.08.34
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Usage
Kauffman, B. H.
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Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Object ID
P.07.08.35
Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Description
Trade card on rectangular buff-colored heavy paper showing a lithographed rose and daisies. White block at bottom is printed with "AMOS RINGWALT,/ SADDLE AND HARNESS MAKER" over address.
Reverse is blank.
Store: 35 North Queen St.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 3
Storage Cabinet
Unit 16
Storage Container
Box 0013
Object Name
Card, Trade
Height (cm)
6.0325
Height (ft)
0.1979166667
Height (in)
2.375
Width (cm)
13.335
Width (ft)
0.4375
Width (in)
5.25
Condition Notes
generally good with dark stains on reverse
Object ID
P.07.08.35
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Usage
Ringwalt, Amos
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Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Object ID
P.07.08.27
Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Description
Trade card on rectangular heavy paper with a rosebud depicted within a line border. Printed message at bottom right is "FAMILY MEDICINE./ Jacob F. Sheaffer's/ Pure Rye Whiskey," above address.
store: 15 Centre Square
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 3
Storage Cabinet
Unit 16
Storage Container
Box 0013
Object Name
Card, Trade
Height (cm)
7.3025
Height (ft)
0.2395833333
Height (in)
2.875
Width (cm)
11.43
Width (ft)
0.375
Width (in)
4.5
Condition Notes
minor fading and slight staining (on reverse)
Object ID
P.07.08.27
Place of Origin
Lancaster
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Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Object ID
P.07.08.23
Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Description
Trade card, rectangular buff-colored heavy paper, for Famberger & Loeb, seller of women and children's hats and clothing. Front has a white banner printed with advertising for Mme. Demorest's Reliable Patterns. Banner is set into a spray of flowers and all is set onto a background of orange-red.
Reverse has printed advertisement for Bamberger and Loeb listing various items in stock with prices.
26 & 28 N. Queen St., Lancaster
Made By
Bamberger & Loeb Store
Object Name
Card, Trade
Height (cm)
11.7475
Height (ft)
0.3854166667
Height (in)
4.625
Width (cm)
7.62
Width (ft)
0.25
Width (in)
3
Condition Notes
slight darkening overall; very dark stains along one long side and lighter staining elsewhere. Surface loss on red side.
Object ID
P.07.08.23
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Less detail
Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Object ID
P.07.08.24
Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Description
Trade card on rectangular buff-colored heavy paper, printed one side with J. Rose & Son, Manufacturers. Butterfly and flowers at top in muted tones of many colors. First printed line states: "Buy your child a School Umbrella, only 25 Cts..."
The 1886 Directory list both James Rose and a David Rose working at Rose Bros. & Hartman (umbrella manufacturers at 14 E. King St. 1890 Dir. lists the same partners. 1909 has Rose Bros. Co. at Lime & Fulton Sts. and the retail store at 14 E. King St.
14 N. Queen St., Lancaster. Unknown printer.
Object Name
Card, Trade
Height (cm)
5.08
Height (ft)
0.1666666667
Height (in)
2
Width (cm)
8.255
Width (ft)
0.2708333333
Width (in)
3.25
Condition Notes
slight drkening overall; very dark stain spots on reverse, one of which comes through to front. Slight staining on reverse.
Object ID
P.07.08.24
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Usage
J. Rose & Son
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Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Object ID
P.07.08.25
Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Description
Trade card on rectangular heavy paper, printed one side with "D. Rose,/ FRACTICAL/ Umbrella and Parasol/ MANUFACTURER, Nos. 42 and 44 South Queen Street,/ LANCASTER, PA./ Ladies' Fine Gingham Parasols from 37c up./ Alpaca, Silk and Satin Parasols,/ at the Lowest Prices./ ALTERING AND REPAIRING PROMPTLY DONE."
Reverse is blank.
42-44 S. Queen St., Lancaster
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 3
Storage Cabinet
Unit 16
Storage Container
Box 0013
Object Name
Card, Trade
Height (cm)
11.43
Height (ft)
0.375
Height (in)
4.5
Width (cm)
7.62
Width (ft)
0.25
Width (in)
3
Object ID
P.07.08.25
Place of Origin
Lancaster
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Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Object ID
P.07.08.28
Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Description
Trade card on rectangular buff-colored heavy paper showing a full-color idyllic image of three little children playing with a garland of flowers along a fence. White reserve is printed, "Compliments of/ J. Rohrer, Dealer in/ WINES AND LIQUORS..."
Reverse is blank.
22 Penn Square, Lancaster
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 3
Storage Cabinet
Unit 16
Storage Container
Box 0013
Object Name
Card, Trade
Height (cm)
6.35
Height (ft)
0.2083333333
Height (in)
2.5
Width (cm)
10.16
Width (ft)
0.3333333333
Width (in)
4
Condition Notes
good condition. reverse has residue of old adhesive used to affix to a scrapbook page. Minor remnant of paper still adhering.
Object ID
P.07.08.28
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Usage
Rohrer, J.
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Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Object ID
P.07.08.33
Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Description
Trade card on rectangular buff-colored heavy paper has a greeting card appearance. Lithographed image has a winter landscape at top with cow, water & bldgs.; below is summer scene of a pair of swallows perched on limb with sailboats in background. Above is printed "WM. KRAY & CO./ DEALERS IN/ Boots, Shoes & Rubbers" above address.
Reverse is fully printed with merchant's name, address & message of advertisement.
Inscribed in pencil at top is: "P.G.B."
234-236 W. King St., Lancaster
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 3
Storage Cabinet
Unit 16
Storage Container
Box 0013
Object Name
Card, Trade
Height (cm)
15.5575
Height (ft)
0.5104166667
Height (in)
6.125
Width (cm)
11.43
Width (ft)
0.375
Width (in)
4.5
Condition Notes
generally good with minor darkening
Object ID
P.07.08.33
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Usage
William Kray & Company
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Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Object ID
P.07.08.32
Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Description
Trade card on rectangualr buff-colored paper with cut-out edges and interior. Glossy lithographed and embossed image of Mountain Sheep (according to unremoved "title" and logo of maker still attached to upper edge). Sheep stands against rail fence and foliage.
Reverse is hand-stamped in blue ink: "FROM/ CLARKE'S/ TEA STORE" over address.
38 W. King St. Lancaster
Printer/designer is [R.S.]
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 3
Storage Cabinet
Unit 16
Storage Container
Box 0013
Object Name
Card, Trade
Height (cm)
0.9525
Height (ft)
0.03125
Height (in)
0.375
Width (cm)
15.24
Width (ft)
0.5
Width (in)
6
Condition Notes
generally good with minor curving of paper
Object ID
P.07.08.32
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Usage
Clarke's Tea Store
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Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Object ID
P.07.08.26
Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Description
Trade card on rectangular heavy paper, printed one side with "J. Rose & Son,/ 14 North Queen St., Lancaster, Pa.,/ UMBRELLA AND PARASOL/ MANUFACTURERS..." This printed message is on a large colorful spray of flowers with spems depicted with a pin securing to surface. Image is copyrighted 1883 by E.B. Duval.
14 N. Queen St., Lancaster
Made By
Duval, E. B.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 3
Storage Cabinet
Unit 16
Storage Container
Box 0013
Object Name
Card, Trade
Height (cm)
11.43
Height (ft)
0.375
Height (in)
4.5
Width (cm)
7.62
Width (ft)
0.25
Width (in)
3
Condition Notes
slight stain along left side. reverse has four spot-stains from painted on adhesive; surface tears at these points when removed from scrapbook(?).
Object ID
P.07.08.26
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Usage
J. Rose & Son
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Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Object ID
G.05.22.01
Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Description
Trade card printed in black and white on heavy tan paper advertising "Renowned Cough Syrup" for Locher's Drug Store.
Obverse has image of two men colliding above text advertising cough syrup with name and address: "LOCHER'S DRUG STORE/ 9 E. King St., Lanc., Pa./ and at all country stores."
Reverse has additional text urging public to give the cough syrup "one trial."
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 3
Storage Cabinet
Unit 16
Storage Container
Box 0013
Object Name
Card, Trade
Length (cm)
8.255
Length (ft)
0.2708333333
Length (in)
3.25
Width (cm)
4.445
Width (ft)
0.1458333333
Width (in)
1.75
Condition Notes
small dark mark on top right corner of obverse
Object ID
G.05.22.01
Place of Origin
Lancaster
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Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Object ID
P.01.02.01
Date Range
1840
Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Description
Trade card, black print on heavy paper with glossy white face. Three-fourths of card is engraved print of a streetscape in Lancaster city. In the center is a store front with a large sign reading, "ROTHARMEL & BEATES." At bottom of engraving is written, "T H Mumford."
Below engraving is written, "DRY GOODS STORE/ FOUR DOORS SOUTH OF MICHAEL'S HOTEL,/ NORTH QUEEN ST., LANCASTER." This store was owned by Henry Rotharmel and T.W. Beates.
"CA. 1850" is written in pencil on back by Book Haven. Label on plastic sleeve reads: "Michael's Hotel was/ located at 32-34/ No. Queen."
Date Range
1840
Made By
Mumford, T. H.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 3
Storage Cabinet
Unit 16
Storage Container
Box 0013
Object Name
Card, Trade
Length (cm)
9.8425
Length (ft)
0.3229166667
Length (in)
3.875
Width (cm)
6.0325
Width (ft)
0.1979166667
Width (in)
2.375
Condition Notes
minor wear around edges and on back. Minor soiling.
Object ID
P.01.02.01
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Usage
Rotharmel and Beates
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