P95.02.01A: Crystal ball is a sphere of clear glass containing tiny interior bubbles and barely perceptible striations on the surface corresponding to lines of latitude.
P95.02.01B: Base for ball is a turned disk of pine with recessed top in which to
Place of origin is unknown.
Provenance
9/07/2012 - Transferred from HC Collections; 12/29/94 - Purchase from Book Haven 146 N. Prince Street, Lancaster, PA 17603
Glass ball has minor surface abrasions or imperfections; some small nicks and scratches in the base, and a 1/2" area of finish loss on the center of the bottom.
Round bowl of glazed hand-painted chinese porcelain; one of a set of three. Thin walled sides curve up sharply to a molded edge with irregular scalloping. Foot ring on bottom with unusual recessed circle at center (1 3/8" dia.).
Inside bowl at center are circular geometric and floral/foliate designs of blue and overpainted red. Sides divided into 6 panels with 2 alternating designs - large winged insect, etc., with red predominating; and stylized floral and foliate designs with blue predominating. Exterior sides have 2 blue alternating motifs: a flower with leaves alternates with a design of two snake-like forms. Blue striped banding at foot ring as well as circumference of center recessed area.
Follows the style of 17th - 18th century Imari decoration, which orginiated in Japan and was copied in China for the European export market in the 18th century. The style was revived in the late 19th century.
China or Japan.
Provenance
Bowl owned by Harriet Lane Johnston, then descent within family to donor.
Minor scratches in bottom. Edge has one significant chip with 1"-long crack descending from it. Upper area of sides have some surface deposits of lime, etc., caused by standing water.
Round bowl of glazed hand-painted chinese porcelain, one of a set of three. Thin walled sides curve up sharply to a molded edge with irregular scalloping. Foot ring on bottom with unusual recessed circle at center (1 3/8" dia.).
Inside bowl at center are circular geometric and floral/foliate designs of blue and overpainted red. Sidesdivided into 6 panels with 2 alternating designs: large winged insect, etc., with red predominating; and stylized floral and foliate designs with blue predominating. Exterior sides have 2 blue alternating motifs: a flower with leaves alternates with a design of two snake-like forms. Blue striped banding at foot ring as well as circumference of center recessed area.
Provenance
Bowl owned by Harriet Lane Johnston, then descent within family to donor.
Round bowl of glazed hand-painted chinese porcelain, one of a set of three. Thin walled sides curve up sharply to a molded edge with irregular scalloping. Foot ring on bottom with unusual recessed circle at center (1 3/8" dia.).
Inside bowl at center are circular geometric and floral/foliate designs of blue and overpainted red. Sides divided into 6 panels with 2 alternating designs - large winged insect, etc., with red predominating; and stylized floral and foliate designs with blue predominating. Exterior sides have 2 blue alternating motifs: a flower with leaves alternates with a design of two snake-like forms. Blue striped banding at foot ring as well as circumference of center recessed area.
Provenance
Bowl owned by Harriet Lane Johnston, then descent within family to donor.
Minor scratches inside bottom. Sides have some surface deposits of lime, etc., caused by standing water. Most significant is a large break at one side with accompanying damage to edge of two large chips. Repaired with four staples affixed to outside of breakout.
Large redware mixing bowl, with dark red-brown glaze inside. Spout formed at lip. Two applied handles at sides. Glaze splashed and dripped onto other areas of bowl, including sides, handles, and underside of lip.
Large areas of glaze loss, as well as multiple small losses. Scratches and pinpricks in surface. The edge is worn. Some chunks of bottom edge are missing.
Object ID
G.80.123.6
Place of Origin
Southeastern Pennsylvania
Credit
Heritage Center Collection, gift of Mrs. Paul A. Mueller
Sketch box made of brown alligator skin / leather over wood. Flat rectangular base w/ raised section at right end has two sunken containers. Top one is oval with ornate raised decoration on hinged silver(?) lid; beaded oval trim at base marked "PAT. March. 25.90." Oval well lined with suede. Lower container has alligator-covered round hinged lid leading to another hinged metal lid leading to a small ink jar within.
Place of origin is unknown.
Large part is a padded alligator-covered lid hinged at top. Underside of lid has pouches of light brown leather. Writing/sketching surface has a blue paper blotter secured by leather corners. Leather loop at hinge holds a metal pen decorated with raised beaded rings.
Inscription on underside is pencil script: "From Charles / Xmas 1890". Alongside is a sticker with name and address of donor.
Provenance
Donor acquired this and many other Mifflin pieces from the Mifflin estate and, then donated it to the Heritage Center in 1995.
The alligator skin and leather are cracked, especially along the spine and bottom of the folder. The box with the two compartments is uneven on the top. The lid of the oval shaped compartment is tarnished, and the snap is broken. The ink jar is staine
Object ID
G.95.36.2
Credit
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Lamar L. Libhart, Heritage Center Collection
Needle book of printed heavy paper containing needles, folded to resemble a book. Advertising item lists coal business on inside.
White printed covers have four children in 19th c. clothing on the front and four on the back. They are all involved in sewing activities. Front cover at top reads "SEWING SOCIETY/ NEEDLE BOOK" and at bottom is "Egg shaped eyes/ -And swelled centre."
Verse on back cover reads "In Your Time Of Need-/ It is Needless to look for Any Thing/ BETTER THAN ME." At the bottom is "OUR NEEDLES/ ARE THE BEST."
Inside covers printed in red on brown-colored paper. Paper packet of 1/6 needles affixed to left side; pasted to right side is a swatch of dark loose-weave fabric displaying an arrangement of six variously sized needles (large center on is missing and the 3rd from left is broken).
Near bottom is printed "Manufactured to Order by J.A. COATES & SONS, Limited." and below this is "ORRIN O. WARE./ GENERAL MERCHANDISE."
Provenance
Collected by Lillian Hollings Kiker, born to Scottish Americans who lived in New Jersey. Born (1912) and lived in New Jersey, last of Egg Harbor, she was active with quilting, sewing, knitting & crocheting. Collection inherited by donor when her mother passed away.
Paper slightly buckled with darkening along bottom section or interior. Slight wear at edges with minor dogear damage at bottom corners. Short tear at bottom fold of book. Short fold line extends near top at fold of book. Small dent at middle of right edge of back cover. Center needle missing, one at left of center is broken.
Object ID
G.05.15.12
Credit
Gift of Susan Garofola in memory of Lillian Kiker (mother), Heritage Center Collection
Coffepot (A) and lid (B) of blue transfer-printed pearlware. On a pedestal base is an octagonal pear-shaped body flaring back out at recessed rim. Gooseneck spout with cap at tip. High arching handle of C-scrolls. Domed octagonal lid has an octagonal knop/finial and tiny vent hole.
Transfer decoration is a Chinese scene with people, trees, water and pagoda with bridges. Additional decoration at top and base is a filigree-edged band dominated by 3-leafed vine.
L' shaped crane (hammered) with curved brace. Three adjustable hooks {with pegs and holes which run the length of the fixture]. One smaller hook with chain.
