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Plate, Food

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/486aa863-4063-480c-849f-452400898756
Collection
Wheatland
Title
Parisian Pink Dinner Plate
Object ID
2014.019.006
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Collection
Wheatland
Title
Parisian Pink Dinner Plate
Description
A medium size serving plate with color transfer-printed edge. Wide pink band and scene in center featuring "Shakespeare's House". May be part of the Parisian Pink china purchased by James Buchanan while serving as the U.S. Secretary of State from the French Ambassador, Louis Adolphe Aimé Fourier, comte de Bacourt.
Provenance
Note: Most likely part of:
French Ambassador, Louis Adolphe Aimé Fourier, comte de Bacourt
to James Buchanan
to James Buchanan Henry
Year Range From
1814
Year Range To
1825
Made By
Shaffordshire Pottery (Pratt)
Last Owner
Buchanan, James
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Dining Room
Storage Wall
Southwest Wall
Storage Cabinet
Built-in Cupboard
Storage Shelf
Shelf 1
People
Buchanan, James
Henry, James Buchanan
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Inscription Position
Bottom
Inscription Technique
Pen and Ink
Inscription Text
Feuillet Paris rue de la Paix
Inscription Type
Signature
Object Name
Plate, Food
Material
Porcelain
Makers Mark
Mark applied over glaze, therefore some of the ojects no longer have the designer's signature
Length (cm)
40.64
Length (ft)
1.3333333333
Length (in)
16
Width (cm)
28.575
Width (ft)
0.9375
Width (in)
11.25
Depth (cm)
4.445
Depth (ft)
0.1458333333
Depth (in)
1.75
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2022-01-13
Object ID
2014.019.006
Notes
Although documentation has not yet been found, it is believed that these pieces of the Parisian Pink set were donated by a Henry Family descendant.
Place of Origin
England
Accession Number
2014.019
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Table, Pembroke

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/e0ee2195-fcc5-4489-a373-909277231186
Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1942.008.001
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
Hepplewhite Pembrook Oval Table. Two drop leaves, when opened, are supported by pivoted shaped brackets. End skirts are straight with one containing a full-width drawer. The four slender tapering legs have satinwood inlay at the upper end.
Provenance
Harriet Lane
Katherine Speer Powell
James Buchanan Foundation
Year Range From
1800
Year Range To
1815
Last Owner
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
North Broad Hall
Storage Wall
Northeast Wall
People
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Powell, Katherine Speer
Subcategory
Furniture
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Tables
Object Name
Table, Pembroke
Material
Walnut/Brass
Height (in)
28.375
Width (in)
30
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2003-10-10
Object ID
W.1942.008.001
Notes
Information found for accession form in House Committee Report 10/20/1943
Place of Origin
England
Accession Number
W.1942.008
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Candlestick

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/f8ffcde4-dff0-49bf-9b40-775840453716
Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Title
Candlestick pair
Object ID
P.78.86.2a-b
Date Range
circa 1770
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Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Title
Candlestick pair
Description
Pair of English Queen Anne brass candlesticks, marked 'A' and 'B'.
Baluster shaft mounted on wide, square base with stepped edging. Circular indentation in top of base. Very low feet at corners. Vertical seams on shaft indicate cast parts. A and B differ slightly in height.
Provenance
Transferred from Heritage Center, December 2012.
Date Range
circa 1770
Made By
Unknown
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 37
Storage Shelf
Shelf 1
Subcategory
Lighting Device
Object Name
Candlestick
Material
Brass
Height (in)
8
Width (in)
4
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2013-11-18
Condition Notes
Details very worn. Candlestick 'B' is split at seam on shoulder below cup and split at both sides of candle cup top edge at seams. "A" has small split at lip seam. Both sticks have distortions at various places, especially at base and lip.
Object ID
P.78.86.2a-b
Place of Origin
England
Credit
Heritage Center Collection. Purchased through the generosity of the James Hale Steinman Foundation
Accession Number
P.78.86
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Candlestick

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/85d0c605-39f7-4be0-b4c2-526604033894
Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Title
Brass Candlesticks
Object ID
P.78.86.1a-b
Date Range
circa 1750
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Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Title
Brass Candlesticks
Description
Pair of English Queen Anne brass candlesticks (A & B).
Baluster shaft mounted on wide, square base with gadrooning and stepped edging. Vertical seams on shaft indicate cast parts. Metal pin inside candle cup anchors candle. Metal pin protrudes on underside of 4.625 inch square base.
Provenance
Transferred from Heritage Center, December 2012.
Date Range
circa 1750
Made By
Unknown
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 37
Storage Shelf
Shelf 1
Subcategory
Lighting Device
Object Name
Candlestick
Material
Brass
Height (in)
9.25
Width (in)
4.625
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2013-11-18
Condition Notes
Detail very worn
Object ID
P.78.86.1a-b
Place of Origin
England
Credit
Heritage Center Collection. Purchased through the generosity of the James Hale Steinman Foundation
Accession Number
P.78.86
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Candlestick

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/dd2e85e9-02cd-4dba-a454-780289785162
Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.57.2.1
Date Range
1810
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
Oval, raised base. Iron bottom. Webbed foot-like design on top of base up to neck which is tapered. Fluted column with urn-shaped top section. Also fluted with oval lip and mouth. Top oval, molded lip is removable, fits into urn-shaped top section.
England, possibly Sheffield.
Date Range
1810
Year Range From
1
Subcategory
Lighting Device
Object Name
Candlestick
Material
Silver
Height (in)
12
Dimension Details
Base: 6.062' x 4.375'
Object ID
W.57.2.1
Place of Origin
England
Accession Number
W.57.2
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Candlestick

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/705a33fd-0276-46b9-98fd-391636072580
Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.57.2.2
Date Range
1810
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
Oval, raised base. Iron bottom. Webbed foot-like design on top of base up to neck which is tapered. Fluted column with urn-shaped top section. Also fluted with oval lip and mouth. Top oval, molded lip is removable, fits into urn-shaped top section. Base
England, possibly Sheffield
Date Range
1810
Year Range From
1
Subcategory
Lighting Device
Object Name
Candlestick
Material
Silver
Height (in)
12
Dimension Details
Base: 6.062' x 4.375'
Object ID
W.57.2.2
Place of Origin
England
Accession Number
W.57.2
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Chamberstick

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/e6328d35-0238-4d3c-aa2a-797427510166
Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1941.005.002
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
Copeland Spode candlestick with pink transfer design on white porcelain. Finger loop handle on drip tray's flange.
Provenance
Unknown beyond donor-J. Cunningham
Year Range From
1894
Year Range To
1910
Made By
Copeland Spode International
Last Owner
Cunningham, J.
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Second Floor Hall
Storage Wall
East Wall
Storage Cabinet
Marble Top Table
Storage Shelf
Top Surface
Subcategory
Toilet Article
Inscription Position
Underside
Inscription Technique
Painted
Inscription Text
Copeland.Late.Spode
Rd No 180286
England
May
Rd No 204192
Inscription Type
Manufacturer's Mark
Object Name
Chamberstick
Material
Porcelain
Height (cm)
6.35
Height (ft)
0.2083333333
Height (in)
2.5
Width (cm)
12.065
Width (ft)
0.3958333333
Width (in)
4.75
Dimension Details
Object ID # W.1941.005.001 measurements:
Height: 6.5"
Diameter: 4"
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2003-09-30
Object ID
W.1941.005.002
Notes
Markley J. Freed is in some capacity associated with the donation of this object in association with J. Cunningham
Place of Origin
England
Accession Number
W.1941.005
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