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.
One-page advertisement for C.Hager & Co., dated September 29. Probably 1821..."Have just received and are now opening at their store at the corner of the marketplace"...the year the first store opened. "Dry Goods" in bold print with a list of a variety of fabrics, shawls, handerkerchiefs and "almost every other description of dry goods desirable" in addition to groceries are for sale. At the bottom juniper berries and Boston mackarel (sic) are listed.
(Christopher Hager: b. 7 Oct.1800; d. 15 April 1868)
Date Range
circa 1821
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Cabinet
Cabinet 2
Storage Shelf
Shelf 5
Storage Container
Box 0542
Object Name
Print
Height (cm)
24.13
Height (ft)
0.7916666667
Height (in)
9.5
Width (cm)
17.145
Width (ft)
0.5625
Width (in)
6.75
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2023-08-21
Condition Notes
Brown overall, darker along edges. Reverse is dark brown in wide area around edges.
Image of Trinity Lutheran Church. 1800's. New brick facade, wrought iron grate/fence surrounding building's sides. Steeple now integrated with building's face.
