One of twelve linen napkins. White damask with hunting scenes on outside. Stag hunting with horses and dogs. Scene on inner side of napkin is duck hunting. At one corner, embroidered in white is 'HLJ' with the Johnston crest of an arm and dagger.
Oblong shaped white woven linen napkin with fringed edges. Weave pattern is a check plaid and chain.
Provenance
1961 loan from antique dealer, Frederick Heinitsh to The James Buchanan Foundation of the Preservation of Wheatland
Accessioned in 1989 as gift by The James Buchanan Foundation of the Preservation of Wheatland.
Year Range From
1860
Year Range To
1890
Object Name
Napkin
Material
Linen
Length (cm)
43.18
Length (ft)
1.4166666667
Length (in)
17
Width (cm)
31.75
Width (ft)
1.0416666667
Width (in)
12.5
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2022-01-27
Object ID
W.1996.005.001
Notes
Loaned to The James Buchanan Foundation of the Preservation of Wheatland in 1961 by antique dealer, Mr. Frederick Heinitsh. The museum learned of Mr. Heinitsh death in 1989, ten years after his passing. Attempts to return the objects to the Heinitsh family failed. The objects were accessioned by The James Buchanan Foundation of the Preservation of Wheatland in 1989.
Oblong shaped white woven linen napkin with fringed edges. Weave pattern is a check plaid and chain.
Provenance
1961 loan from antique dealer, Frederick Heinitsh to The James Buchanan Foundation of the Preservation of Wheatland
Accessioned in 1989 as gift by The James Buchanan Foundation of the Preservation of Wheatland.
Year Range From
1860
Year Range To
1890
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Parlor
Storage Wall
Room Center
Storage Cabinet
Table
Object Name
Napkin
Material
Linen
Length (cm)
43.18
Length (ft)
1.4166666667
Length (in)
17
Width (cm)
31.75
Width (ft)
1.0416666667
Width (in)
12.5
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2022-01-27
Object ID
W.1996.005.002
Notes
Loaned to The James Buchanan Foundation of the Preservation of Wheatland in 1961 by antique dealer, Mr. Frederick Heinitsh. The museum learned of Mr. Heinitsh death in 1989, ten years after his passing. Attempts to return the objects to the Heinitsh family failed. The objects were accessioned by The James Buchanan Foundation of the Preservation of Wheatland in 1989.
Oblong shaped white woven linen napkin with fringed edges. Weave pattern is a check plaid and chain.
Provenance
1961 loan from antique dealer, Frederick Heinitsh to The James Buchanan Foundation of the Preservation of Wheatland
Accessioned in 1989 as gift by The James Buchanan Foundation of the Preservation of Wheatland.
Year Range From
1860
Year Range To
1890
Object Name
Napkin
Material
Linen
Length (cm)
43.18
Length (ft)
1.4166666667
Length (in)
17
Width (cm)
31.75
Width (ft)
1.0416666667
Width (in)
12.5
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2022-01-27
Object ID
W.1996.005.003
Notes
Loaned to The James Buchanan Foundation of the Preservation of Wheatland in 1961 by antique dealer, Mr. Frederick Heinitsh. The museum learned of Mr. Heinitsh death in 1989, ten years after his passing. Attempts to return the objects to the Heinitsh family failed. The objects were accessioned by The James Buchanan Foundation of the Preservation of Wheatland in 1989.
Oblong shaped white woven linen napkin with fringed edges. Weave pattern is a check plaid and chain.
Provenance
1961 loan from antique dealer, Frederick Heinitsh to The James Buchanan Foundation of the Preservation of Wheatland
Accessioned in 1989 as gift by The James Buchanan Foundation of the Preservation of Wheatland.
Year Range From
1860
Year Range To
1890
Object Name
Napkin
Material
Linen
Length (cm)
43.18
Length (ft)
1.4166666667
Length (in)
17
Width (cm)
31.75
Width (ft)
1.0416666667
Width (in)
12.5
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2022-01-27
Object ID
W.1996.005.004
Notes
Loaned to The James Buchanan Foundation of the Preservation of Wheatland in 1961 by antique dealer, Mr. Frederick Heinitsh. The museum learned of Mr. Heinitsh death in 1989, ten years after his passing. Attempts to return the objects to the Heinitsh family failed. The objects were accessioned by The James Buchanan Foundation of the Preservation of Wheatland in 1989.
Oblong shaped white woven linen napkin with fringed edges. Weave pattern is a check plaid and chain.
Provenance
1961 loan from antique dealer, Frederick Heinitsh to The James Buchanan Foundation of the Preservation of Wheatland
Accessioned in 1989 as gift by The James Buchanan Foundation of the Preservation of Wheatland.
Year Range From
1860
Year Range To
1890
Object Name
Napkin
Material
Linen
Length (cm)
43.18
Length (ft)
1.4166666667
Length (in)
17
Width (cm)
31.75
Width (ft)
1.0416666667
Width (in)
12.5
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2022-01-27
Object ID
W.1996.005.005
Notes
Loaned to The James Buchanan Foundation of the Preservation of Wheatland in 1961 by antique dealer, Mr. Frederick Heinitsh. The museum learned of Mr. Heinitsh death in 1989, ten years after his passing. Attempts to return the objects to the Heinitsh family failed. The objects were accessioned by The James Buchanan Foundation of the Preservation of Wheatland in 1989.
Oblong shaped white woven linen napkin with fringed edges. Weave pattern is a check plaid and chain.
Provenance
1961 loan from antique dealer, Frederick Heinitsh to The James Buchanan Foundation of the Preservation of Wheatland
Accessioned in 1989 as gift by The James Buchanan Foundation of the Preservation of Wheatland.
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Parlor
Storage Wall
Room Center
Storage Cabinet
Table
Object Name
Napkin
Material
Linen
Length (cm)
43.18
Length (ft)
1.4166666667
Length (in)
17
Width (cm)
31.75
Width (ft)
1.0416666667
Width (in)
12.5
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2022-01-27
Object ID
W.1996.005.006
Notes
Loaned to The James Buchanan Foundation of the Preservation of Wheatland in 1961 by antique dealer, Mr. Frederick Heinitsh. The museum learned of Mr. Heinitsh death in 1989, ten years after his passing. Attempts to return the objects to the Heinitsh family failed. The objects were accessioned by The James Buchanan Foundation of the Preservation of Wheatland in 1989.
One of 12 linen napkins. Square white damask cloth with two finished edges and two hemmed edges. Woven in white with cross-grain threads, central design circle of folded continuous ribbon with garlands of roses and bead-like strands 'hanging' from it. Embroidered 'B' at the corner of each napkin.
One of 12 linen napkins. Square white damask cloth with two finished edges and two hemmed edges. Woven in white with cross-grain threads, central design circle of folded continuous ribbon with garlands of roses and bead-like strands 'hanging' from it. Embroidered 'B' at the corner of each napkin.
One of 12 linen napkins. Square white damask cloth with two finished edges and two hemmed edges. Woven in white with cross-grain threads, central design circle of folded continuous ribbon with garlands of roses and bead-like strands 'hanging' from it. Embroidered 'B' at the corner of each napkin.
One of 12 linen napkins. Square white damask cloth with two finished edges and two hemmed edges. Woven in white with cross-grain threads, central design circle of folded continuous ribbon with garlands of roses and bead-like strands 'hanging' from it. Embroidered 'B' at the corner of each napkin.
One of 12 linen napkins. Square white damask cloth with two finished edges and two hemmed edges. Woven in white with cross-grain threads, central design circle of folded continuous ribbon with garlands of roses and bead-like strands 'hanging' from it. Embroidered 'B' at the corner of each napkin.
One of 12 linen napkins. Square white damask cloth with two finished edges and two hemmed edges. Woven in white with cross-grain threads, central design circle of folded continuous ribbon with garlands of roses and bead-like strands 'hanging' from it. Embroidered 'B' at the corner of each napkin.
One of 12 linen napkins. Square white damask cloth with two finished edges and two hemmed edges. Woven in white with cross-grain threads, central design circle of folded continuous ribbon with garlands of roses and bead-like strands 'hanging' from it. Embroidered 'B' at the corner of each napkin.
One of 12 linen napkins. Square white damask cloth with two finished edges and two hemmed edges. Woven in white with cross-grain threads, central design circle of folded continuous ribbon with garlands of roses and bead-like strands 'hanging' from it. Embroidered 'B' at the corner of each napkin.
One of 12 linen napkins. Square white damask cloth with two finished edges and two hemmed edges. Woven in white with cross-grain threads, central design circle of folded continuous ribbon with garlands of roses and bead-like strands 'hanging' from it. Embroidered 'B' at the corner of each napkin.
One of 12 linen napkins. Square white damask cloth with two finished edges and two hemmed edges. Woven in white with cross-grain threads, central design circle of folded continuous ribbon with garlands of roses and bead-like strands 'hanging' from it. Embroidered 'B' at the corner of each napkin.
One of 12 linen napkins. Square white damask cloth with two finished edges and two hemmed edges. Woven in white with cross-grain threads, central design circle of folded continuous ribbon with garlands of roses and bead-like strands 'hanging' from it. Embroidered 'B' at the corner of each napkin.
Five white homespun linen napkins. Drawnwork or hemstitching on borders. Some fringing along edges. Embroidered 'B' in corner. Hand embroidered in satin stitch.
One of 12 linen napkins. Square white damask cloth with two finished edges and two hemmed edges. Woven in white with cross-grain threads, central design circle of folded continuous ribbon with garlands of roses and bead-like strands 'hanging' from it. Embroidered 'B' at the corner of each napkin.
