Dispatch case of Major John Hubley; walnut construction.
On top, inlay shell in an oval with green background, all within an 2 fine-line band border. Metal outlined key on front center. 2 movable metal handles, one on each end. Entire wood panel in lid folds out to reveal a mirror secured by a swivel tab. A metal ring for pulling panel down/ Circular inlay designs on green background in center of closed lid portion. Intricate spiral adorn edges of all 8 sections and green felt-lined tray. 2 narrow divisions hold slide-in tops with metal pull rings fit into compartment. Portion that holds 2 small drawers can be lifted out to reveal .5" storage area. The entire lower portion can be lifted out. Bottom covered with black felt.
Foldable eyeglasses with D-shaped blue-tinted lenses and similar side panel lenses. Worn by Amos Ellmaker (1787-1851) and are seen in portrait.
Provenance
Amos Ellmaker (1787-1851) wore these glasses, including during his sitting for accomplished Lancaster portrait painter Jacob Eichholtz. Amso graduated from Princeton before embarking on a long and successful career as both an officer in the army and a lawyer; rising to positions such as State Representative and Attorney General of the Commonwealth. Amos almost became a state senator as well, but lost to the future president, James Buchanan.
Corn knife used by one of the Black resistors in the Christiana Riot on September 11, 1851. Wrought iron long curved blade of 19.5" is fitted into oak or ash turned handle rounded terminal end. Tang of blade extends through length of handle and protrudes at terminal where it is clinched.
The Christiana Resistance resulted from the efforts of a Maryland slave holder to claim fugitives hiding in the home of Willam Parker, a free black man living in Chritiana, PA. This corn knife was used by one of the black resistors during this confict. The bloody confrontation, occurring in September of 1851, resulted in the death of Edward Gorsuch, the slaveholder, and the escape of William Parker and the fugitive slaves to freedom in Canada.
Known as Cassel's Tavern. Also known as the Red Lyon.
Formerly occupied by Christopher Beringer.
Petition allowed.
Signers of Petition: Samuel Ensminger, John Shelly, Abraham Hershey, David Cassel, Jacob Myers, Abraham Metz, Mathias Long, Jacob Kauffman, Christian Metz Jr., and one other.
1 Item, 1 Piece
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Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Located on the old provincial road from Philadelphia to Lancaster, at the church spring.
Petition granted.
Signers of Petition: Owen Thomas, James Clemson Jr., Davis Clemson, Andrew Lytle, Henry Skiles, John Biest, James Skiles Jr., William Valentine, John Matthews, Gideon Skiles, Thomas Russell, James Clemson, Paul Orlady, Thomas Wallace, John Hatz, and one other.
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Located on the Philadelphia and Lancaster Turnpike road.
Formerly occupied by William Sprout.
Petition granted.
Signers of Petition: H. R. Reed, Jacob Myers, Christian Myers, Isaac Haines, Oliver Wilson, Samuel Slaymaker, W. B. Ross, Jacob Duchman, John Graff, Andrew Hagarty, James Porter.
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Located on the Lancaster and Philadelphia Turnpike road.
Formerly occupied by Margaret Lefever.
Petition granted.
Signers of Petition: John S. Carpenter, Philip Fosler, Michael Musselman, Jacob Duchman, John Harmon, John B. Henderson, Samuel C. Offrey, James Porter, John Henderson, John Cooker, W. B. Ross.
1 Item, 1 Piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
