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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
2002.046.1
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
History Collection: Person
Object ID
1943.021
Date Range
1885-1893
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Collection
History Collection: Person
Description
Tapered mahogany wooden cane with smooth dark finish. One and three quarter inch long golden brass cap/band at top of cane is engraved with a man's profile, President G. Cleveland, on top. 2.125 inch wide brass ferrule on bottom above .75 inch steel tip.
On side written longitudinally: Carried and presented to the L.C.H.S. by George W. Hensel, Jr. 1943.
Engraved horizontally: From Grover Cleveland to W.U. Hensel Easter Time 1893.
Engraving from Hensel to LCHS was a later engraving.
Date Range
1885-1893
Year Range From
1885
Year Range To
1893
Last Owner
Hensel, William Uhler
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 5
Storage Cabinet
Unit 46
Storage Shelf
Shelf 3
Storage Container
Box 0382
People
Cleaveland, Grover
Hensel, William Uhler
Subcategory
Personal Gear
Search Terms
Canes
Object Name
Cane
Material
Wood, Brass, Steel
Length (in)
34.5
Diameter (in)
1
Condition
Excellent
Condition Notes
some marks on finish.
Object ID
1943.021
Accession Number
1943.021
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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
2002.089
Date Range
1888
Collection
General Collection
Description
Piece of wedding cake:
S. R. & Mina Loisa Cohr, January 11, 1888
(There is no record of this marriage on this date)
Date Range
1888
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Object Name
Fragment
Oither Names
Cake Piece
Height (in)
1.25
Length (in)
4.25
Width (in)
3
Object ID
2002.089
Accession Number
2002.089
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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
History Collection: Person
Object ID
2012.009
Date Range
1884
Collection
History Collection: Person
Description
Cloth made for the Blaine-Logan ticket in 1884. Owned by Daniel Kressley, Mahoning Valley, PA
Date Range
1884
Subcategory
Personal Gear
Object Name
Handkerchief
Condition Notes
faded, stained, discolored, and fraying
Object ID
2012.009
Accession Number
2012.009
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Collection
History Collection: Person
Object ID
2008.024.1
Collection
History Collection: Person
Description
Black ribbon with attached medallion for marksmanship(?). Man taking aim at unseen target. Back: "Dupont / Beginner Trophy" Awarded to John E. Schroll
Year Range From
1880
Year Range To
1959
Storage Location
LCHS / Willson Memorial Building
Storage Room
Museum West
Storage Wall
South Wall
Storage Cabinet
Cabinet 2
Storage Shelf
Shelf 1
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Medal, Commemorative
Material
Cloth, Satin, Metal
Object ID
2008.024.1
Accession Number
2008.024
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Collection
History Collection: Person
Object ID
2008.024.2
Date Range
1924
Collection
History Collection: Person
Description
medallion for marksmanship(?). Gold circle with two gold rifles intersecting in X behind blue and yellow target in medal's center. Reads: "Penna. State Champion / 1924 / Class B" awarded to John E. Schroll
Date Range
1924
Year Range From
1880
Year Range To
1959
Storage Location
LCHS / Willson Memorial Building
Storage Room
Museum West
Storage Wall
South Wall
Storage Cabinet
Cabinet 2
Storage Shelf
Shelf 1
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Medal, Commemorative
Material
Gold
Object ID
2008.024.2
Accession Number
2008.024
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Collection
History Collection: Person
Object ID
1974.015
Collection
History Collection: Person
Description
Letter Opener owned and used by Mariott Henry Brosius (1843-1901)
Year Range From
1870
Year Range To
1890
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
North Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 04
Storage Drawer
Drawer 06
People
Brosius, Mariott
Subcategory
Written Communication T&E
Object Name
Opener, Letter
Length (in)
9
Width (in)
1.25
Object ID
1974.015
Accession Number
1974.015
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Collection
General Collection
Object ID
2003.006
Date Range
1880-1890
Collection
General Collection
Description
Collection of patterns for crafting the scrollwork on furniture, clocks, etc. Lid of original box reads, "Enos Weber / Bowmans / 1884-1886"
Contains 94 pieces.
Date Range
1880-1890
Year Range From
1880
Year Range To
1890
Storage Location
LCHS / Willson Memorial Building
Storage Room
Museum West
Storage Wall
South Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 06
Storage Shelf
Shelf 1
People
Weber, Enos
Bowman
Subcategory
Woodworking T&E
Object Name
Pattern
Material
Paper, Wood
Condition
Good
Object ID
2003.006
Accession Number
2003.006
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Collection
History Collection: Person
Object ID
2018.999.11
Date Range
1880
Collection
History Collection: Person
Description
Garfield and Arthur presidential pennant. Blue border with white stars. "Garfield and Arthur" in red with white background. Paint on cotton fabric. Tapered shape with one end in 2 points, like a bird tail. 1-sided.
Date Range
1880
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 4
Storage Cabinet
Unit 19
Storage Container
Box 0287
Object Name
Pennant, Promotional
Width (cm)
69.85
Width (ft)
2.2916666667
Width (in)
27.5
Dimension Details
Length from 10 inches to 7.25 inches.
Object ID
2018.999.11
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Collection
History Collection: Person
Object ID
2008.024.3
Date Range
May 30, 1889
Collection
History Collection: Person
Description
medallion for marksmanship(?). Star in center: "L.C.C." Top bar: "100 Miles"
Back: May 30 / 89"
awarded to John E. Schroll
Date Range
May 30, 1889
Year Range From
1880
Year Range To
1959
Storage Location
LCHS / Willson Memorial Building
Storage Room
Museum West
Storage Wall
South Wall
Storage Cabinet
Cabinet 2
Storage Shelf
Shelf 1
Subcategory
Adornment
Object Name
Pin, Award
Material
Silver
Object ID
2008.024.3
Accession Number
2008.024
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