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Collection
History Collection: Events, Lancaster Bicentennial
Object ID
2008.045.6
Collection
History Collection: Events, Lancaster Bicentennial
Description
Wool navy blue flag, hemmed on three sides. White canvas on one 15.5-inch edge has two metal grommets on both ends. Red, white and blue cloth label reads "The name Annin Guarantees Quality./ The Best Since 1847/High Grade/ Reg. U.S. Pat. Off./ All Wool Bunting."
"16 x 24" written in pencil on canvas binding. Made by company, Annin.
Year Range From
1976
Year Range To
1992
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 3
Storage Cabinet
Unit 14
Storage Container
Box 0378
Subcategory
Ceremonial Artifact
Object Name
Flag
Material
Cotton, Wool
Length (in)
25
Width (cm)
39.37
Width (ft)
1.2916666667
Width (in)
15.5
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2018-09-19
Object ID
2008.045.6
Accession Number
2008.045
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Collection
Ephemera Collection
Object ID
1970.036.10
Date Range
1970
Collection
Ephemera Collection
Description
Copper alloy coin with two sides, each having raised lettering and image and background coated with dark antiquing. One side has at center, "BOWMANSVILLE / SESQUI-CENTENNIAL / CELEBRATION / 1820-1970." At top is "OFFICIAL SOUVENIR COIN" and at bottom is "BRECKNOCK TOWNSHIP / LANCASTER COUNTY, PA." Opposite side has central scene of 2-story, 4-bay house with sign above door. Trees at left and right with large cloud behind. At top is "BOWMANSVILLE / Sesqui-Centennial" and at bottom is "1820 - 1970 / AUGUST 14, 15, 16, 1970."
Date Range
1970
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 4
Storage Cabinet
Unit 18
Storage Container
Box 1001
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Coin, Commemorative
Material
Metal
Diameter (in)
1.375
Condition
Excellent
Condition Date
2015-01-27
Object ID
1970.036.10
Accession Number
1970.036
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Collection
Ephemera Collection
Object ID
1970.036.7
Date Range
1970
Collection
Ephemera Collection
Description
Five identical wooden disks printed both sides, each with a different color - red, blue, green, brown or black. One side has head of Native American brave in profile with "WOODEN NICKEL" above, all within a circle. Opposite side reads: "A Souvenir of / BOWMANSVILLE / SESQUI - CENTENNIAL / August - 14 15 16 / 1820-1970 / Brecknock Township / Lancaster County, Pa."
Date Range
1970
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 4
Storage Cabinet
Unit 18
Storage Container
Box 1001
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Coin, Commemorative
Material
Wood
Depth (in)
0.125
Diameter (in)
1.5
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2015-01-26
Object ID
1970.036.7
Accession Number
1970.036
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Collection
History Collection: Events, Lancaster Bicentennial
Object ID
2008.045.5
Date Range
1992
Collection
History Collection: Events, Lancaster Bicentennial
Description
Photo album with marbelized cover and 40 plastic sleeves. 12 contain photos and notes related to Lancaster's Bicentennial celebration. Handwritten on card on first page: "June 10, 1992/ These documents from the City Safe were taken to The Conservation Centre for Art, Historic Artifacts in Philadelphia for restoration and preservation. Here are before and after pictures of
a. The Lancaster Corporation Book, 1742
b. The Charter of the City of Lancaster, 1742
c. The Plot Plan of the City of Lancaster, (?)
...Jarvis "(signature)
On page 14, handwritten on a card: "This was the metal box in which the Charter was stored until someone framed it and exposed it to the light."
On page 19: "This is the Plot Plan which needs to be studied. It has the drawing of gentleman X on the reverse side. Who drew this?"
Made by Burnes (Made in China)
Date Range
1992
Year Range From
1976
Year Range To
1992
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 3
Storage Cabinet
Unit 14
Storage Container
Box 0378
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Album, Photograph
Height (in)
2.25
Length (in)
6.5
Width (in)
4.75
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2018-09-17
Object ID
2008.045.5
Accession Number
2008.045
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Collection
History Collection
Object ID
2001.008
Date Range
1976
Collection
History Collection
Description
1776-1976 bicentennial commemorative Conestoga Valley plate. White earthenware body with brown transferprint. Front features map of the Conestoga Valley in center surrounded by different buildings and scenes. Back has story of bicentennial printed in green along with maker's mark.
Date Range
1976
Year Range From
1976
Year Range To
1976
Made By
Kettlesprings Kilns
Storage Location
LCHS / Willson Memorial Building
Storage Room
Museum North
Storage Wall
East Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 05
Storage Shelf
Shelf 7
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
bicentennial
Conestoga Valley
Object Name
Plate, Commemorative
Material
Clay
Diameter (in)
10
Condition
Good
Condition Notes
3/16" chip in rim front.
Object ID
2001.008
Place of Origin
Alliance, Ohio
Usage
W. L. Zimmerman & Sons, Intercourse, PA
Accession Number
2001.008
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Collection
General Collection
Object ID
2002.085
Date Range
June 3, 1972
Collection
General Collection
Description
Commemorative Plate for the 52nd Annual Lancaster County Firemen's Convention, June 3, 1972, Ephrata, PA.
Date Range
June 3, 1972
Year Range From
1972
Year Range To
1972
Made By
Mount Clemens Pottery
Storage Location
LCHS / Willson Memorial Building
Storage Room
Museum West
Storage Wall
CC N
Storage Cabinet
Unit 10
Storage Shelf
Shelf 8
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Fires
Object Name
Plate, Commemorative
Material
Clay
Diameter (in)
10.25
Object ID
2002.085
Accession Number
2002.085
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Collection
History Collection: Business & Industry
Object ID
1979.005
Date Range
1979
Collection
History Collection: Business & Industry
Description
Commemorative Medal
Face: "100th Anniversary F. W. Woolworth Co., 1979" image of buildings
Reverse: "Frank Winfield Woolworth, The First Variety Store, 1879" image of a Woolworth Store
Date Range
1979
Year Range From
1979
Year Range To
1979
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
North Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 04
Storage Drawer
Drawer 19
People
Woolworth, Frank Winfield
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Medal, Commemorative
Material
Bronze
Depth (in)
0.25
Diameter (in)
1.5
Condition
Good
Object ID
1979.005
Accession Number
1979.005
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Collection
History Collection
Object ID
2003.131
Date Range
1972
  1 image  
Collection
History Collection
Description
Commemorative medal, in leather case
Edge: "1722, 250th Anniversary, 1972"
Face: Depiction of Pennsylvania Supreme Court, "Chief Justice David Lloydd"
Reverse: Pennsylvania State Seal
Date Range
1972
Year Range From
1972
Year Range To
1972
Made By
Franklin Mint
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
North Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 04
Storage Drawer
Drawer 20
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Medal, Commemorative
Material
Silver
Depth (in)
0.125
Diameter (in)
1.5
Condition
Excellent
Object ID
2003.131
Images
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Collection
History Collection
Object ID
2003.068.29
Date Range
1974
Collection
History Collection
Description
1974 Cloister Coin Club coin featuring Peter Miller
Date Range
1974
Year Range From
1974
Year Range To
1974
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
North Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 04
Storage Drawer
Drawer 20
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Medal, Commemorative
Material
Metal
Diameter (in)
1.625
Condition
Good
Object ID
2003.068.29
Accession Number
2003.068
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Collection
History Collection
Object ID
2003.068.30
Date Range
1973
Collection
History Collection
Description
1973 Cloister Coin Club coin featuring "The Sisters"
Date Range
1973
Year Range From
1973
Year Range To
1973
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
North Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 04
Storage Drawer
Drawer 20
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Medal, Commemorative
Material
Metal
Diameter (in)
1.625
Condition
Good
Object ID
2003.068.30
Accession Number
2003.068
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