Collection contains information on the Haverstick family, and includes wills, estate papers, genealogies, greeting cards and memorabilia. Large number of photographs and negatives transferred to Photograph Collection on 21 June 2016.
Serving bowl with lid that is 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.
Nast or Darte Freres factory. Jean-Pierre Feuillet, designer.
Mark applied over glaze, therefore some of the ojects no longer have the designer's signature
Depth (cm)
4.445
Depth (ft)
0.1458333333
Depth (in)
1.75
Diameter (cm)
24.13
Diameter (ft)
0.7916666667
Diameter (in)
9.5
Dimension Details
Lid Dimensions
Depth - 3.5
Diameter - 9.0
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2023-04-04
Object ID
W.1963.002.004a-b
Notes
In 1995 the JBF staff assigned the Object ID W.95.69.2 to this Compote as a FIC probably because original paper records were not found.
In March 2023 the paper file has been found that identifies Patty Lane Fayer Eldridge as the donor in September 1963. Mrs. James W. Eldridge was the daughter to Patty Lane Fay and the great niece to Harriet Lane Johnston. Patty Lane Fay was daughter to James Buchanan Lane, the first-born to Jane Buchanan Lane, President James Buchanan's sister.
Porcelain china compote with hand-painted landscape scenary on outer body of the bowl. Acquired by James Buchanan while serving as Secretary of State from then outgoing French Ambassador, Louis Adolphe Aimé Fourier, comte de Bacourt.
Nast or Darte Freres factory. Jean-Pierre Feuillet, designer.
Mark applied over glaze, therefore some of the ojects no longer have the designer's signature
Height (cm)
13.97
Height (ft)
0.4583333333
Height (in)
5.5
Diameter (cm)
25.4
Diameter (ft)
0.8333333333
Diameter (in)
10
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2023-04-04
Object ID
W.1963.002.001
Notes
In 1995 the JBF staff assigned the Object ID W.95.69.2 to this Compote as a FIC probably because original paper records were not found.
In March 2023 the paper file has been found that identifies Patty Lane Fayer Eldridge as the donor in September 1963. Mrs. James W. Eldridge was the daughter to Patty Lane Fay and the great niece to Harriet Lane Johnston. Patty Lane Fay was daughter to James Buchanan Lane, the first-born to Jane Buchanan Lane, President James Buchanan's sister.
Porcelain china compote with hand-painted landscape scenary on outer body of the bowl. Acquired by James Buchanan while serving as Secretary of State from then outgoing French Ambassador, Louis Adolphe Aimé Fourier, comte de Bacourt.
Nast or Darte Freres factory. Jean-Pierre Feuillet, designer.
Mark applied over glaze, therefore some of the ojects no longer have the designer's signature
Height (cm)
13.97
Height (ft)
0.4583333333
Height (in)
5.5
Diameter (cm)
25.4
Diameter (ft)
0.8333333333
Diameter (in)
10
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2023-04-04
Condition Notes
Foot of base has a significant chip missing at top edge.
Object ID
W.1963.002.002
Notes
In 1995 the JBF staff assigned the Object ID W.95.69.2 to this Compote as a FIC probably because original paper records were not found.
In March 2023 the paper file has been found that identifies Patty Lane Fayer Eldridge as the donor in September 1963. Mrs. James W. Eldridge was the daughter to Patty Lane Fay and the great niece to Harriet Lane Johnston. Patty Lane Fay was daughter to James Buchanan Lane, the first-born to Jane Buchanan Lane, President James Buchanan's sister.
One of twelve hard-paste porcelain dinner plates. The rim features a gilt band bordered on the inside lip with a wide pink band bordered by a narrow gilt band closer to the saucer's center. Center of the saucer features a gilt star burst decor.
Nast or Darte Freres factory. Jean-Pierre Feuillet, designer.
Mark applied over glaze, therefore some of the ojects no longer have the designer's signature
Depth (cm)
2.54
Depth (ft)
0.0833333333
Depth (in)
1
Diameter (cm)
24.13
Diameter (ft)
0.7916666667
Diameter (in)
9.5
Condition
Poor
Condition Date
2023-04-05
Condition Notes
Cracked and glued together.
Object ID
W.1963.002.013
Notes
In 1995 the JBF staff assigned the Object ID W.95.69.2 to this Compote as a FIC probably because original paper records were not found.
In March 2023 the paper file has been found that identifies Patty Lane Fayer Eldridge as the donor in September 1963. Mrs. James W. Eldridge was the daughter to Patty Lane Fay and the great niece to Harriet Lane Johnston. Patty Lane Fay was daughter to James Buchanan Lane, the first-born to Jane Buchanan Lane, President James Buchanan's sister.
One of eight saucers. Inside curved shape features a gilt band along the rim with a wide band of pink hue decor bordered by a smaller diameter gilt band closer to the saucer's center. Center of the saucer features a gilt star burst decor. 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.
Nast or Darte Freres factory. Jean-Pierre Feuillet, designer.
Mark applied over glaze, therefore some of the ojects no longer have the designer's signature
Depth (cm)
2.54
Depth (ft)
0.0833333333
Depth (in)
1
Diameter (cm)
13.0175
Diameter (ft)
0.4270833333
Diameter (in)
5.125
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2023-04-04
Object ID
W.1963.002.005
Notes
In 1995 the JBF staff assigned the Object ID W.95.69.2 to this Compote as a FIC probably because original paper records were not found.
In March 2023 the paper file has been found that identifies Patty Lane Fayer Eldridge as the donor in September 1963. Mrs. James W. Eldridge was the daughter to Patty Lane Fay and the great niece to Harriet Lane Johnston. Patty Lane Fay was daughter to James Buchanan Lane, the first-born to Jane Buchanan Lane, President James Buchanan's sister.
One of eight saucers. Inside curved shape features a gilt band along the rim with a wide band of pink hue decor bordered by a smaller diameter gilt band closer to the saucer's center. Center of the saucer features a gilt star burst decor. 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.
Nast or Darte Freres factory. Jean-Pierre Feuillet, designer.
Mark applied over glaze, therefore some of the ojects no longer have the designer's signature
Depth (cm)
2.54
Depth (ft)
0.0833333333
Depth (in)
1
Diameter (cm)
13.0175
Diameter (ft)
0.4270833333
Diameter (in)
5.125
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2023-04-04
Object ID
W.1963.002.006
Notes
In 1995 the JBF staff assigned the Object ID W.95.69.2 to this Compote as a FIC probably because original paper records were not found.
In March 2023 the paper file has been found that identifies Patty Lane Fayer Eldridge as the donor in September 1963. Mrs. James W. Eldridge was the daughter to Patty Lane Fay and the great niece to Harriet Lane Johnston. Patty Lane Fay was daughter to James Buchanan Lane, the first-born to Jane Buchanan Lane, President James Buchanan's sister.
One of eight saucers. Inside curved shape features a gilt band along the rim with a wide band of pink hue decor bordered by a smaller diameter gilt band closer to the saucer's center. Center of the saucer features a gilt star burst decor. 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.
Nast or Darte Freres factory. Jean-Pierre Feuillet, designer.
Mark applied over glaze, therefore some of the ojects no longer have the designer's signature
Depth (cm)
2.54
Depth (ft)
0.0833333333
Depth (in)
1
Diameter (cm)
13.0175
Diameter (ft)
0.4270833333
Diameter (in)
5.125
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2023-04-04
Object ID
W.1963.002.007
Notes
In 1995 the JBF staff assigned the Object ID W.95.69.2 to this Compote as a FIC probably because original paper records were not found.
In March 2023 the paper file has been found that identifies Patty Lane Fayer Eldridge as the donor in September 1963. Mrs. James W. Eldridge was the daughter to Patty Lane Fay and the great niece to Harriet Lane Johnston. Patty Lane Fay was daughter to James Buchanan Lane, the first-born to Jane Buchanan Lane, President James Buchanan's sister.
One of eight saucers. Inside curved shape features a gilt band along the rim with a wide band of pink hue decor bordered by a smaller diameter gilt band closer to the saucer's center. Center of the saucer features a gilt star burst decor. 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.
Nast or Darte Freres factory. Jean-Pierre Feuillet, designer.
Mark applied over glaze, therefore some of the ojects no longer have the designer's signature
Depth (cm)
2.54
Depth (ft)
0.0833333333
Depth (in)
1
Diameter (cm)
13.0175
Diameter (ft)
0.4270833333
Diameter (in)
5.125
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2023-04-04
Object ID
W.1963.002.008
Notes
In 1995 the JBF staff assigned the Object ID W.95.69.2 to this Compote as a FIC probably because original paper records were not found.
In March 2023 the paper file has been found that identifies Patty Lane Fayer Eldridge as the donor in September 1963. Mrs. James W. Eldridge was the daughter to Patty Lane Fay and the great niece to Harriet Lane Johnston. Patty Lane Fay was daughter to James Buchanan Lane, the first-born to Jane Buchanan Lane, President James Buchanan's sister.
One of eight saucers. Inside curved shape features a gilt band along the rim with a wide band of pink hue decor bordered by a smaller diameter gilt band closer to the saucer's center. Center of the saucer features a gilt star burst decor. 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.
Nast or Darte Freres factory. Jean-Pierre Feuillet, designer.
Mark applied over glaze, therefore some of the ojects no longer have the designer's signature
Depth (cm)
2.54
Depth (ft)
0.0833333333
Depth (in)
1
Diameter (cm)
13.0175
Diameter (ft)
0.4270833333
Diameter (in)
5.125
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2023-04-04
Object ID
W.1963.002.009
Notes
In 1995 the JBF staff assigned the Object ID W.95.69.2 to this Compote as a FIC probably because original paper records were not found.
In March 2023 the paper file has been found that identifies Patty Lane Fayer Eldridge as the donor in September 1963. Mrs. James W. Eldridge was the daughter to Patty Lane Fay and the great niece to Harriet Lane Johnston. Patty Lane Fay was daughter to James Buchanan Lane, the first-born to Jane Buchanan Lane, President James Buchanan's sister.
