Watercolor painting of "Franklin College-Lanc- (Restored)/ Lime and Orange Sts." , a 2-story structure. A path leads to 3-steps at the entry, a center front door. There are three windows on both sides of the front door; and 8 windows on the front second story. A fence on the right behind separates the building from some trees. There's a tree to the left of the pink building.
Ink drawing: {"Graeff Hall"-Lanc.Pa- rear of Shobens Hotel - N. Queen St.} Written this in pencil: "Reitzels Hall-" / built by Reitzel about 1830-" On lower left, in ink: "July 3.'82." The structure fronts a cobble street with a pump next to a flat paved area along the building. the roof and right end of the building are cracked and in disrepair. 10 windows with 12 small panes run across the 2 story. On the street level there are two hinged-doors on the right, and narrower doors, one on with sign of a large sign decorated with posters, sale notices and one sign across the top that reads: FR RYNE. The visible side of the building (far left of drawing) show a set of hinged doors in the center with two windows above and to the left.
Watercolor aerial-angled view picturing the lower right corner of the bed. Green fabric curtains are tied to the slender fluted wooden column beneath the top decorative gray wooden edging. A square wood portion of the column supports the cross piece at the foot of the bed. A white covering on the bed has pink stripes along its edge and a green flounce matching the curtains above hangs between the mattress and the floor. Printed in lower left corner: "BEDSTEAD/ YEATES' HOUSE/1879."
Watercolor of "Mirror/ Yeates Mansion/ Lancaster/Pa:-" In lower right corner is a letter embellishment "m?n:" and beneath it, "-1879-" Oval-shaped mirror hanging on the wall is edged ornately with gold-colored curved leafy branches. On the top at the center is a gold lamppost/ torch.
There is a brown mark on the bottom edge, about 1.5 inches from the left corner. There are the remains of a previous backing on the corners and sides of the reverse which have partially bled through to the fronts, especially at the lower left corner. (by Scott Sagar, 12/06/2000)
The piece is currently float-mounted in hinged window matting.
Object ID
P.77.31.42
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Role
Artist
Credit
Acquired through the generosity of the James Hale Steinman Foundation, Heritage Center Collection
Ink drawing on lined paper (lines are vertical) of 'The Colonial "Guard-House," Lancaster Pa./ So. side Walnut St. near N. Queen St." (These previous words, printed in ink are also written in pencil on right side of the guardhouse.) Written in ink on top left: "Sketched Feb. 27, 1882-/ from Verbal description of/ Mr. Zecher- 83 yrs.old-" Log structure with a door in the wall facing the viewer. To the right of one of the walls stands a man holding a rifle. The flag flying above the building contains wide vertical stripes on the right and a large X on a square on the upper left.
Part of the upper right corner is ripped away. A series of small brown spots appear at bottom center. The remains of a previous backing are on the corners of the reverse.
The piece is currently float-mounted in hinged window matting.
Object ID
P.77.31.43
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Role
Artist
Credit
Acquired through the generosity of the James Hale Steinman Foundation, Heritage Center Collection
Ink drawing on lined paper (lines are vertical) of "Front view of old R. Catholic Church." Written in ink top right: "Front View of the/ Old Catholic Church/ Lancaster Pa-./ Torn down- 1881-82."
Viewer sees, on the left, 3 steps of the front entrance to the church with a partially-seen steeple above the peaked roof. To the right is an attached building with a door and window on the ground level. There are two small window above. To the right of the ink drawing, written in pencil is: "Stone in walls" beneath an arched inset with an engraved cross above IHS and MDCCLXII beneath. (1762)
The reverse has pencil drawing of the Old Donegal Communions Flagon, Chalice and Platter (indicated as being pewter) with a detail of the hall mark.
Lined notebook paper, lines are vertical on this page.
Hinged within a 7.25" x 10.25" window mat.
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2023-06-26
Condition Notes
The upper left, upper right and lower right corners have been partially ripped away, most significantly, the upper right. A marked crease runs diagonally across the paper, from the center left edge up to the upper right edge. Some small brown marks appear in the lower left area, and the edges are browned. (by Scott Sagar, 12-08-2000)
The piece is currently float-mounted in hinged window matting.
Object ID
P.77.31.44
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Role
Artist
Credit
Acquired through the generosity of the James Hale Steinman Foundation, Heritage Center Collection
Ink drawing on lined paper (lines are vertical).Scene entitled: "Graff's Landing-/ Conestoga Crk./ Nov. 5. 1881." Railroad tracks angle from left to right in the foreground. A 2-storied house behind the tracks faces a two-laned covered bridge with signs above: "Augustus Rhoads/ Watches & Clocks."
Lined notebook paper, lines are vertical on this page. Top and bottom corners on the right are rounded.
Hinged within a 7.25" x 10.25" window mat.
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2023-06-26
Condition Notes
The paper is browned around the edges and small brown spots appear sporadically over the drawing. There are the remains of a previous backing on the corners of the reverse.
The piece is currently float-mounted in hinged window matting.
Object ID
P.77.31.45
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Role
Artist
Credit
Acquired through the generosity of the James Hale Steinman Foundation, Heritage Center Collection
Watercolor on paper of sign of the Pitt Tavern. It shows a rectangular sign with a 3/4 portrait of William Pitt the Elder seated, wearing a long white wig, a long pink coat and pants with high white stockings. Above his image is: "1808/ William Pitt Earl of Chatham." This painting is the "Sign of the "Pitt Tavern" above Duke St. Lanc./ found in the Garret of the Old Tavern Oct. 1881."
Some small brown spots on the front, in the lower right corner. The edges are slightly browned. There are the remains of a previous backing on the corners of the reverse. (Scott Sagar, 12-08-2000)
The piece is currently float-mounted in hinged window matting.
Object ID
P.77.31.46
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Role
Artist
Credit
Acquired through the generosity of the James Hale Steinman Foundation, Heritage Center Collection
Ink drawing on paper. "Tomb of the /Hon. Jasper Yeates./ Episcopal Grave Yard/ Lancaster Pa./ Oct. 1882." Lower portion of marker with inscription facing viewer. "Sacred/ to the Memory/ of the/ Hon. Jasper Yeates" is readable. The top of the monument, with an orb, is drawn on the top left. Written below the marker is the complete transcription: Sacred/ to the Memory/ of the Honorable Jasper Yeates/ one of the Judges/ of the Supreme Court/ of Pennsylvania/ who was/ born/ April 9 1745/ and died/ March 14 1817/ He fulfilled the various Duties of Life/ with Fidelity his integrity was inflexible/ As a Judge he was most learned & Eminent, and in the Exercise of his public/ functions he deservedly obtained the/ Confidence of his Fellow Citizens & has left behind him a name which will/ only perish with the Judicial Records of his Country."
Words below drawing have been inked over penciled writing. Some horizontal buckling along the top and bottom, browned edges. There are the remains of a previous backing on the corners of the reverse. (Scott Sagar, 12-08-2000)
The piece is currently float-mounted in hinged window matting.
Object ID
P.77.31.47
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Role
Artist
Credit
Acquired through the generosity of the James Hale Steinman Foundation, Heritage Center Collection
Miniature watercolor portrait on oval paper-board of The "Honorable Jasper Yeates/ Judge of the Supreme Court/ of Penna." from chest up. He is shown facing forward, looking to his right, with white hair, white shirt collar, brown vest and dark coat.
Some small areas of paint are missing around the edge of the portrait. Some portions may have been in-painted, most obviously a 1/4" portion slightly above center right. (by Scott Sagar, 12/08/2000)
The piece is currently float-mounted in hinged window matting.
Object ID
P.77.31.48
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Role
Artist
Credit
Acquired through the generosity of the James Hale Steinman Foundation, Heritage Center Collection
Ink drawing on paper of two Lancaster buildings.On the viewer's left is the Thaddeus Steven's house, a 2-story brick building with dormered windows and a fanlit doorway. The building on the right is "Jacob Effinger's Hotel/ So. Queen & Vine St./ Lancaster Pa." is shown is much less detail, but is also a 2-story brick building with dormered windows. The word "Brick" is penciled onto the front of the hotel and a tilted pole with a sign atop ('Ja..Effinger') stands near the street to the right of the front door.
Brown marks appear in various places on the front, the largest in the leftmost upper story window of the Thaddeus Stevens House. The lower right corner has been creased. There are the remains of a previous backing on the corners of the reverse. (by Scott Sagar, 12/08/2000)
The piece is currently float-mounted in hinged window matting.
Object ID
P.77.31.49
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Role
Artist
Credit
Acquired through the generosity of the James Hale Steinman Foundation, Heritage Center Collection
Ink drawing on paper, depicting the cellar of the George Ross House: "Arch over Spring in Cellar of the Ross House." A door is open to reveal an arched path with an upright barrel near a dark area.
Ink drawing on paper of "The 'Keppele House.' Lancaster. Pa./ N. Queen St. near Centre Square. E.side.' On the walk in front and to the right of the house: "1883." The right of the house: "Muhlenberg's / Drugstore."
There are several tears along the top right edge; also a 1/2" tear at top center and a 7/8" tear at the top right corner that have been mended. Several small black sports appear in the left area of the drawing. There are the remains of a previous backing on the corners of the reverse.
The piece is currently float-mounted in hinged window matting.
Object ID
P.77.31.53
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Role
Artist
Credit
Acquired through the generosity of the James Hale Steinman Foundation, Heritage Center Collection
Ink drawing of "Barney Mulhatton's-/ N.W.Cor- Duke & James Sts-/ Lancaster City./ Nov. 1981-." Shows a two-story brick Georgian house with one door facing to the right and two doors facing to the left. A run-down building appears to the left.
The reverse has a pencil drawing of a fresco with various Classical figures in a semicircle. One figure is traced in ink. (Scott Sagar)
Drawn on lined sketch book paper with rounded corners on right side.
Part of the lower left corner is missing and the lower left edge has been creased with a small tear at either end of the crease. There are the remains of a previous backing on the corners of the revers.
The piece is currently float-mounted in hinged window matting.
Object ID
P.77.31.54
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Credit
Acquired through the generosity of the James Hale Steinman Foundation, Heritage Center Collection
Ink drawing of both front and side view of 'Hutter's Folly-" with detailed inserts of hinged slatted shutter on the right and section labeled "Door Cap" in the center showing the pedimented section of the front door. Written in ink below:" Mrs. Springer had a/ Brewery in This building/ succeeded by Philip Frees-" Also: "N. side Orange St. near Sherman St./ Stands back from Street-/ Lancaster, Pa:-" Some notes in pencil, upper right corner. Notes below drawing have been inked over.
(Hutter's is spelled with an umlauted 'u.')
Additional ink drawing is on the reverse--a coffee urn with inverted helmet shape, applied arched handles and decorated with applied masks. Detail of spigot alongside. Caption is "Coffee Urn--from the family/of Dr. James Hutchinson of Phila.--/ now belonging to Mrs. S. Josephine Myer of Lancaster."
Ink drawing on paper, depicting a silver cup and a pewter flagon. The cup is marked "H/WALTER" on the side, and detail of a gold plated medallion on the bottom of the cup reads "PILIBUS DITZ 1659'. Details of the engraved markings on the flagon are also given: the marking "MBM/ 1724" encircled by branches, and the touchmark, consisting of the letter HS" and some other symbols.
A caption in the lower right corner reads "Cummunions (sic) Plate--/Used in the 1st German Reformed/Church--Lancaster.Pa."
On the reverse is a drawing of an inlaid mahogany knife box with detail of the inlay design, as well as an ivory-handled fork. The caption by the knife box read "Old Knife-box/ Miss Jos. Meyer." (written by Scott Sagar)
Large portions of the upper left and right corners are missing, and a small piece of the lower left corner as well. Some brown spots in the center area, near of on the lower half of the flagon. The edges are slightly worn and browned.
The piece is currently float-mounted in hinged window matting.
Object ID
P.77.31.56
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Role
Artist
Credit
Acquired through the generosity of the James Hale Steinman Foundation, Heritage Center Collection
Ink drawing on paper showing two tavern signs. The sign on the lift is rectangular with a pediment and sphere on top, hanging from a horizontal post by two hooks. It has a picture of a lamb in a field and is labeled "The Gold Lamb"/So. Queen + Vine Sts./ Lancaster Pa.'
The sign on the right is a curved metal bar with a large bunch of grapes hanging from the end. It is labeled 'The "Grape"/N. Queen St./Lancaster. Pa.' (written by Scott Sagar)
A small piece is missing from the upper right corner. There is a 1/8" tear in the bottom edge, about 1/2" from the bottom right corner. There is a brown streak in the lower left area, extending from the edge over the work 'Golden' in the caption. A brown spot appears in the center, to the left of the bottom of the bunch of grapes. There are the remains of a previous backing on the corners of the reverse.
The piece is currently float-mounted in hinged window matting.
Object ID
P.77.31.57
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Role
Artist
Credit
Acquired through the generosity of the James Hale Steinman Foundation, Heritage Center Collection
Watercolor on paper depicting the Franciscus House. It shows a Germanic one-story building with two entryways next to a much larger building. The caption at the bottom reads "The Franciscus House/N.W. cor. S. Queen + Vine St."
The house is named for a 19th century owner, but was likely built in the early 1740s. It was demolished in the 1930s. The same building is shown in P.77.31.59
Some buckling along the top edge. There are the remains of a previous backing on the corners and sides of the reverse, and the glue stains have bled through to the front, specifically in the top left and right corners.
The piece is currently float-mounted in hinged window matting.
Object ID
P.77.31.58
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Role
Artist
Credit
Acquired through the generosity of the James Hale Steinman Foundation, Heritage Center Collection
Ink drawing on paper, depicting a Germanic one-story stone building with two entryways, adjoining a larger building to the right. The caption on the bottom read "The property of Mayor Mathiot/N.W. cot. S. Queen + Vine St. Lancaster". A pencil note in the roof of the building reads "CIGARS/H. J. YOUNG". A caption under the adjoining building reads "The Mathiot House"
This house was referred to as the "Franciscus House," named for a 19th century owner, although it was likely built in the early 1740s. It was demolished in the 1930s.
The same building is depicted in P. 77.31.58. (written by Scott Sagar)
The top and bottom edges are worn and browned. Small black specks appear over the entire drawing. A brown mark appears in the right area of the roof. The remains of a previous backing are visible on the corners of the reverse.
The piece is currently float-mounted in hinged window matting.
Object ID
P.77.31.59
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Role
Artist
Credit
Acquired through the generosity of the James Hale Steinman Foundation, Heritage Center Collection
Ink drawing on paper, depicting The Huber House. It shows a 2-story brick house on a stone foundation, dormered windows, a fan-lit doorway and a gated fence.
A caption on the left side reads "The Huber House". Orange St. near Lime. N. side--/High Maxwell. Printer, lived here. Said to have been the "Governor's House" when Lancaster was the Seat of the State Government.' (written by Scott Sagar)
Several nicks and tears in edges of paper, especially along top edge. Several brown marks appear down the right edge and a darker brown spot at the center left edge. The bottom right corner is creased. There are remains of a previous backing on the corners of the reverse.
The piece is currently float-mounted in hinged window matting.
Object ID
P.77.31.60
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Role
Artist
Credit
Acquired through the generosity of the James Hale Steinman Foundation, Heritage Center Collection
