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Collection
History Collection
Title
John Wise 13 Star American Flag
Object ID
1967.009.1
Date Range
1834
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Collection
History Collection
Title
John Wise 13 Star American Flag
Description
Framed flag of John Wise used on Balloon flights. 13 stars, 7 red stripes, 6 white stripes. Attached note reads, "This flag has accompanied 239 aerial voyages - has travelled in the air over 11,000 miles - has been constantly the harbinger of good fortune and no serious accident ever occurred while it was present. It is a talisman of good luck. It is over 34 years old and was made in 1834." Bdly faded.
Date Range
1834
Year Range From
1834
Year Range To
1834
Made By
Wise, Sarah Stock
Last Owner
Wise, John
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 5
Storage Cabinet
Unit 42
Storage Shelf
Shelf 2
Storage Drawer
Bin 2-A
People
Wise, John
Subcategory
Ceremonial Artifact
Search Terms
balloons
Object Name
Flag
Material
Silk
Height (in)
26.5
Width (in)
43.5
Condition
Good
Condition Notes
Needs rematted, removal of acidic backing board
Object ID
1967.009.1
Accession Number
1967.009
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Collection
History Collection
Title
Dr. John Atlee Trade Sign
Object ID
2003.024
Date Range
1894
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Collection
History Collection
Title
Dr. John Atlee Trade Sign
Description
Original metal office sign of Doctor John L. Atlee.
1/8 -inch/.125-inch gold border with name in 1.125-inch high block letters in gold, all on a black background.
Date Range
1894
Year Range From
1894
Year Range To
1894
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 4
Storage Cabinet
Unit 20
Storage Shelf
Shelf 2
Storage Container
Box 0320
Subcategory
Advertising Medium
Object Name
Sign, Trade
Material
Sheet Iron
Height (in)
3.5
Width (in)
11.25
Condition
Poor
Condition Date
2019-03-18
Condition Notes
Black covers most of the name so letters are barely readable. Back is rusty.
Object ID
2003.024
Usage
Atlee, John Light
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Collection
History Collection
Object ID
1985.012.3
Collection
History Collection
Description
Painted Hubley cast iron doorstop in shape of Conestoga Wagon. Cast with #378 on reverse.
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
Doorstop
Material
Iron
Height (in)
3.5
Length (in)
1.4
Width (in)
6.625
Object ID
1985.012.3
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Accession Number
1985.012
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Collection
Military Collection
Object ID
1925.006
Date Range
June 1864
Collection
Military Collection
Description
Bronze medal awarded to Professor B. Kevinsky for meritorious service in the civil war. On face, scene of wounded or dying soldier, bordered by, "We Give Our Wealth for those who give their health for us" On reverse, "Great Central Fair for the US Sanitary Commission held at Philadelphia / June 1864"
Stored in leather covered case. See Journal minutes, February, 1925.
Date Range
June 1864
Year Range From
1864
Year Range To
1864
Last Owner
Keninsky, Professor B.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
North Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 04
Storage Drawer
Drawer 19
People
Kevinsky, Professor B.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Civil War
Object Name
Medal, Commemorative
Material
Bronze
Object ID
1925.006
Accession Number
1925.006
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Collection
History Collection
Object ID
1942.010.3
Date Range
August 30, 1877
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Collection
History Collection
Description
Cane, black wood body with brass headcap. Engraved on end, "A Normal Tribute / D. M. Sensenig / Aug. 30, 1877" Wooden cane or walking stick with carving and metal adornment, smooth dark finish, tapers from .875 inches to .5 inches at bottom tip. Top 2 inches metal button top sloping in the encircle the .75 inch diameter cane. Intricate flourishes around base of button and between 4 petals pointing up from the base. 1.5 inch tip banded in white metal; .125 inches of metal tip shows.
Date Range
August 30, 1877
Year Range From
1877
Year Range To
1877
Last Owner
Sensenig, D. M.
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
Sensenig, D. M.
Subcategory
Personal Gear
Object Name
Cane
Material
Wood, Brass
Length (in)
36
Diameter (in)
1.375
Condition
Good
Object ID
1942.010.3
Accession Number
1942.010
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Collection
History Collection
Title
Hotel Brunswick Sign
Object ID
2003.025.1
Date Range
1968
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Collection
History Collection
Title
Hotel Brunswick Sign
Description
Signs for the Hotel Brunswick.
Weight is approximately 46 pounds.
Date Range
1968
Year Range From
1968
Year Range To
1968
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
South Wall
Subcategory
Advertising Medium
Search Terms
Hotel Brunswick
Signs
Object Name
Sign, Trade
Material
Metal
Height (in)
16
Width (in)
25.5
Condition Notes
Need Cleaned.
Object ID
2003.025.1
Usage
Hotel Brunswick
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Collection
History Collection
Title
Hotel Brunswick Sign
Object ID
2003.025.2
Date Range
1968
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Collection
History Collection
Title
Hotel Brunswick Sign
Description
Signs for the Hotel Brunswick.
Weight is approximately 42 pounds.
Date Range
1968
Year Range From
1968
Year Range To
1968
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
South Wall
Subcategory
Advertising Medium
Search Terms
Hotel Brunswick
Signs
Object Name
Sign, Trade
Material
Metal
Height (in)
16
Width (in)
25.5
Condition Notes
Need Cleaned.
Object ID
2003.025.2
Usage
Hotel Brunswick
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Collection
Military Collection
Object ID
1983.005.1
Date Range
1940-1949
Collection
Military Collection
Description
Various militariy insignia, medals, dog tags, etc. of Parke H. Lutz
Date Range
1940-1949
Year Range From
1940
Year Range To
1949
Last Owner
Lutz, Parke H.
Storage Location
LCHS / Willson Memorial Building
Storage Room
Guild Vault
Storage Wall
A1
Storage Cabinet
Unit 03
Storage Shelf
Shelf 2
Subcategory
Personal Symbol
Object Name
Insignia
Oither Names
Military Insignia
Object ID
1983.005.1
Usage
Lutz, Parke H.
Accession Number
1983.005
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Collection
History Collection
Object ID
2003.026
Collection
History Collection
Description
Wooden coathanger, imprinted with, "Hotel Brunswick, Lancaster, PA"
Storage Location
LCHS / Willson Memorial Building
Storage Room
Museum West
Storage Wall
CC N
Storage Cabinet
Unit 10
Storage Shelf
Shelf 7
Subcategory
Household Accessory
Search Terms
Coat hangers
Hotel Brunswick
Object Name
Coathanger
Material
Wood, Iron
Height (in)
7
Length (in)
16.5
Depth (in)
0.5
Condition
Good
Object ID
2003.026
Usage
Hotel Brunswick
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Collection
History Collection
Object ID
1976.025.16
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Collection
History Collection
Description
Christmas tree ornaments:
A Silver kugel in grape cluster form, silvered interior. Mold-blown glass is well formed. Top has patterned brass cap with wire hanging ring. 6.5" x 4.5"
B Green kugel in grape cluster form, with silvered interior. Mold-blown glass is well formed. Top has patterned brass cap with wire hanging ring. 5 x 3.5"
C Gold kugel with silvered interior, in grape cluster form. Mold-blown glass is well formed. Top has patterned brass cap with wire hanging ring. 5 x 3.25"
D Bag of twisted glass cylinders with tapered ends. One end twisted into a circle for metal hook.
Year Range From
1850
Year Range To
1910
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 3
Storage Cabinet
Unit 14
Storage Container
Box 1007: Holiday & Seasonal Objects
Subcategory
Art
Object Name
Ornament, Christmas Tree
Material
Glass
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2015-02-20
Condition Notes
A Significant mottling is occurring due to deterioration of silvering as well as what looks like hairline cracks.
B Some mottling is occurring due to deterioration of silvering.
C Color varies with darkest section at center. Some mottling is occurring due to deterioration of silvering.
Object ID
1976.025.16
Place of Origin
Germany or France
Accession Number
1976.025
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