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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.35.161
Date Range
1700s-1960s
Collection
Wheatland
Description
Long, wooden handled tool with solid, flat metal end. Iron part is two peices - flat scrapper is 12.25'x 5.5' with the longest edge being sraight and the remaining edge being curved. The scrapper is rivioted to the handle holder which is a bent rod that
Date Range
1700s-1960s
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Middle Attic
Storage Wall
Room 1
Storage Cabinet
Unit 07
Subcategory
Temperature Control Device
Object Name
Scraper, Ash
Material
Iron, Wood
Height (in)
43.5
Width (in)
12.25
Depth (in)
5.5
Object ID
W.35.161
Notes
Used to scrape ashes in on a cooking hearth
Accession Number
W.35.161
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1935.071.002
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
Thick white marble rectangular base. Molded metal stand: Child figure with wings catching bird to breast, crystal cut pendants hang from oval ring in shape of grape vine near top. Crystals cut with star and flower design.
Year Range From
1810
Year Range To
1830
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Dining Room
Storage Wall
Room Center
Storage Cabinet
Dining Table
Storage Shelf
Table Top
Subcategory
Lighting Device
Object Name
Girandole
Material
Brass/Crystal/Marble
Height (in)
13.187
Dimension Details
Base: 5 x 3 x .875
Condition
Excellent
Condition Date
2023-05-05
Object ID
W.1935.071.002
Accession Number
W.1935.071
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1941.010.002
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
Rectangular white marble base. Ornately cast gilded bronze stem enhanced with scroll-shaped leaves, birds, blossoms and snails. An oval-shaped cast brass collar surmounts the stem with flat glass crystal prisms.
Year Range From
1810
Year Range To
1850
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Northeast Bedchamber
Storage Wall
East Wall
Storage Shelf
Fireplace Mantel
Subcategory
Lighting Device
Object Name
Girandole
Material
Marble/Brass/Gilt/Cast Bronze/Glass
Height (in)
16.5
Dimension Details
base: 5.812 x 3.187 x 1.062
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2022-11-02
Condition Notes
Missing crystals, bases are chipped.
Object ID
W.1941.010.002
Notes
Gift made in memory of Mrs. James Dobson mother of the donor.
Accession Number
W.1941.010
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1942.002.002
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
Body of lamp is mostly dark bronze with bands of polished brass. Iron pedestal embossed with brass Greek figure in low relief. Top pedestal is brass from which fall long square shaped prisms. Arms extend on either side of center column above pedestal and support glass globes. Brass globe extends above center column with glass globe in cut diamond pattern topped by an iron cover with knob.
Provenance
Ida F. Coyle (Mrs. John)
To - daughter, Janet S. Sides (Mrs. Franklin J. Sides)
To - James Buchanan Foundation
Year Range From
1800
Year Range To
1830
Last Owner
Sides, Janet S.
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Parlor
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Shelf
Fireplace Mantel
Subcategory
Lighting Device
Object Name
Lamp, Oil
Material
Brass/Bronze/Glass/Lead crystal
Height (in)
26.5
Width (in)
11.5
Diameter (in)
6
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2003-10-10
Object ID
W.1942.002.002
Credit
In memory of Mother, Ida F. Coyle (Mrs. John)
Accession Number
W.1942.002
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.40.8.2
Date Range
1820-1840
Collection
Wheatland
Description
Round, wide base with green felt on bottom. Acanthus leaf/shield molded design around top of base, bottom and top of neck, and around lip. Top is urn-shaped.
Provenance
Gettysburg Chapter of D.A.R. Ownership is unknown beyond the donor.
Date Range
1820-1840
Year Range From
1820
Year Range To
1840
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Middle Attic
Storage Wall
Room 1
Storage Cabinet
Unit 02
Storage Shelf
Shelf 3
Subcategory
Lighting Device
Object Name
Candlestick
Material
Silverplate
Height (in)
11
Diameter (in)
4.937
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2003-12-19
Object ID
W.40.8.2
Accession Number
W.40.8
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1950.007.001
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
Lamp. Etched smoke glass globe. Corinthian column, square base, prisms hanging below glass globe. Converted to electric.
Year Range From
1827
Year Range To
1831
Made By
Cornelius and Company
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Sitting Room
Storage Wall
North Wall
Storage Cabinet
Desk
Storage Shelf
Top Surface
Subcategory
Lighting Device
Object Name
Lamp, Oil
Material
Glass/Brass
Height (in)
27.687
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2004-03-05
Object ID
W.1950.007.001
Place of Origin
Birmingham, England
Accession Number
W.1950.007
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1954.003.001
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
Hanging oil lamp that was converted to electricity. 'S' curved links to clear glass smoke dome. Three chains from dome to lamp in shape of spittoon. Connected to band around neck by ornate metal hook. Glass is smoked and etched with daisy-like flowers and berry clusters. Lower metal reservoir round, box-like with pendant finial; formerly held oil, molded on sides with bell shaped flowers and leaves.
Year Range From
1800
Year Range To
1860
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
South Broad Hall
Storage Wall
Ceiling
Subcategory
Lighting Device
Object Name
Lamp
Material
bronze, glass
Length (cm)
45.72
Length (ft)
1.5
Length (in)
18
Circumference (ft)
30.48
Circumference (cm)
1
Circumference (in)
12
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2023-05-19
Condition Notes
Artifact converted to electricity at some unknown date.
Object ID
W.1954.003.001
Notes
Acquired in 1954 through teh Prentis Endowment Fund.
Accession Number
W.1954.003
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1957.010.001
Collection
Wheatland
Description
A clear egg-shaped glass globe etched with flowers and fauna decor. At globe's base is a bronze collar featuring acanthus leaf decor, which supports the bronze bobeche that features a ringed finial. The top bronze collar on the globe has high relief leaf buds and acanthus decor on the collar surface. Three bent acanthus leaves form the bronze hooks that support three chains that connect to base of a hook above a disc-shaped glass shade. A separate larger chain hooks to a ceiling mounted iron hook.
Year Range From
1800
Year Range To
1840
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Dining Room
Storage Wall
Ceiling
Subcategory
Lighting Device
Object Name
Lamp, Candle
Material
Bronze, Glass, Iron
Height (cm)
26.9875
Height (ft)
0.8854166667
Height (in)
10.625
Length (cm)
35.56
Length (ft)
1.1666666667
Length (in)
14
Diameter (cm)
30.48
Diameter (ft)
1
Diameter (in)
12
Dimension Details
Above dimensions are the glass globe.
Glass shade measures 12" diameter
Bronze collars:
Base collar 1" wide; 4" diameter
Top Collar 2" wide; 6' diameter
Chains:
Three 8" long from lamp to glass shade
16" long from glass shade to ceiling hook
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2023-05-22
Object ID
W.1957.010.001
Accession Number
W.1957.010
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Collection
Decorative Arts Collection: Base Metals
Object ID
2002.114
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Collection
Decorative Arts Collection: Base Metals
Description
Sheet Iron lampstand intended to hold "betty lamp". wide shallow circular dish base with round pillar supportiing lamp shelf with crimped gallery. Attached handle and support for shelf.
Year Range From
1780
Year Range To
1850
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 1
Storage Cabinet
Unit 46
Subcategory
Lighting Device
Object Name
Holder, Lamp
Material
Sheet Iron
Height (in)
9
Depth (in)
6.5
Diameter (in)
6.25
Object ID
2002.114
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Collection
History Collection: Person, Jacob Eichholtz
Object ID
1926.019.1
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Collection
History Collection: Person, Jacob Eichholtz
Description
Sheet iron oil lamp with brass insert. Thick Glass globe surrounded by pulled wire protective cage, large flat band ring at top. Mark on bottom, "M L / 16"
Year Range From
1825
Year Range To
1844
Last Owner
Eichholtz, Jacob
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 1
Storage Cabinet
Unit 46
People
Eichholtz, Jacob
Subcategory
Lighting Device
Object Name
Lantern
Material
Sheet Iron, Iron, Brass, Glass
Height (in)
14
Diameter (in)
4
Condition Notes
Possible repairs over the years. Glass globe is a replacement.
Object ID
1926.019.1
Accession Number
1926.019
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