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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1940.014.001
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
Bookcase composed of two sections. The upper cabinet has two hinged doors that latch at center. The shelving is adjustable and both doors feature 12 oblong-shaped glass panes and mullions. The lower cabinet has two hinged wood doors that latch and lock at the center; each door features a square recessed panel.
Provenance
Thomas Potter
To - William Morris Meredith
To - James Buchanan
To - Harriet Lane Johnston
To - John Newton Lane
To - James Buchanan Lane II
To - Thomasina Thomas Lane
To - James Buchanan Foundation
Thomas Potter - 2nd owner of Wheatland
Sold to - William Morris Meredith for $75
Sold to - James Buchanan for $75
Bequeathed to - Harriet Lane Johnston
Bequeathed to - John Newton Lane, Harriet's nephew
Bequeathed to - James Buchanan Lane II, John N. Lane's son
Bequeathed to - Thomasina Thomas Lane, James B. Lane II's spouse
Year Range From
1836
Year Range To
1845
Last Owner
Buchanan, James
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Library
Storage Wall
Northeast Wall
People
Potter, Thomas
Search Terms
Bookcases
Buchanan Collections
Furniture
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Bookcase
Material
Pine, Mahogany veneer, Glass
Height (cm)
271.78
Height (ft)
8.9166666667
Height (in)
107
Width (cm)
152.4
Width (ft)
5
Width (in)
60
Depth (cm)
109.22
Depth (ft)
3.5833333333
Depth (in)
43
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2022-04-20
Object ID
W.1940.014.001
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Accession Number
W.1940.014
Images
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1936.001.020
Date Range
19th century
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
Grained pine bookcase. Ring and bun feet. Has bottom cabinets with double doors, butt-hinged, not knobs or handles. Plain keyholes, central rectangular panels on each door. Upper case has sliding doors with glass, 12 panes each. Six shelves on each side.
Provenance
Likely George Willson
To - Mary Willson Rettew
To James Buchanan Foundation
Date Range
19th century
Year Range From
1820
Year Range To
1840
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Library
Storage Wall
Northwest Wall
Subcategory
Furniture
Object Name
Bookcase
Material
Pine/Glass
Height (in)
108.5
Width (in)
84.375
Depth (in)
16.75
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2003-09-02
Object ID
W.1936.001.020
Notes
This artifact was accessioned twice [36.20 and 89.150]. 89.150 accession form said that artifact has Buchanan ownership, however, only criteria used for this declaration was the Leslie Illustration.
Accession Number
W.1936.001
Images
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