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Collection
History Collection: Business & Industry
Object ID
2012.012.1
Collection
History Collection: Business & Industry
Description
Ashtray of pressed milk glass, triangular dish form with clipped corners and sloping sides. Indented at top of each corner for receiving cigarette. Three sides are each printed in black ink: "COURSON'S / SUBS AND HAM BOATS / 564 W. ORANGE ST. / PHONE 394-6034."
Year Range From
1960
Year Range To
1965
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 4
Storage Cabinet
Unit 19
Storage Container
Box 0231
People
Courson's Subs
Subcategory
Household Accessory
Object Name
Ashtray
Material
Glass
Height (in)
1.5
Width (in)
5.25
Condition
Excellent
Condition Date
2015-01-13
Object ID
2012.012.1
Notes
City Directories of circa 1930s to early 1950s list Harley J. Courson at 564 W. Orange, listed as a confectioner, followed by son? Howard J. Courson in 1954. For a short time, from 1960-1965, Howard was listed under Grocery & Meats, but returning to confectionary by 1966.
See another Courson's advertising piece, a magnifying glass, 2012.12.2.
See Courson's Son's letter from Penn Dairies Inc. in file.
Accession Number
2012.012
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Collection
Cultural Collection
Title
Lancaster, Pa. Ashtray
Object ID
2015.017.5
Date Range
c. 1910
Collection
Cultural Collection
Title
Lancaster, Pa. Ashtray
Description
Lancaster, PA Commemorative Ashtray, white porcelain with gold letters spelling "Lancaster / Pa." Free-form dish resembles cupped splashing water.
Stamped on bottom "MADE IN GERMANY" within a circle. Nearby is impressed "206".
Date Range
c. 1910
Year Range From
1900
Year Range To
1935
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 35
Storage Shelf
Shelf 3
Subcategory
Household Accessory
Object Name
Ashtray
Material
Porcelain
Height (in)
1.5
Length (in)
5
Width (in)
4.75
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2016-03-29
Condition Notes
Some light soil and stain spots.
Object ID
2015.017.5
Place of Origin
Germany
Credit
Gift of Dr. Irwin Richman and Dr. Susan Richman
Accession Number
2015.017
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Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Object ID
G.89.10
Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Description
Cast iron ashtray in rectangular form, sloping sides, sunken top with raised sides having a textured surface with two corner indentations for cigarettes. Opposite end of indentation is a grouping of four geese, fully formed, attached to top surface with screws. Entire surface is bronzed with a pattern of oblique stripes on sides.
Marked "144" on bottom. The Hubley catalog "Metal Art Goods" lists this ashtray as #144 and named "Goosie Goosie Gander." The description notes it has "an unusual bronze finish".
Provenance
Owned by J. Roland Gilbert (1888-1940) and inherited by his daughter the donor (1916-1992). Donor writes: "acquired in the late '20s or early '30s and 'possibly' a gift from Mr. Joseph Breneman, a Hubley Exec." J. Roland Gilbert was president of Lancaster Press Inc. and general manager of the New Era Publishing Co.
Year Range From
1930
Year Range To
1940
Made By
Hubley Manufacturing Company
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 31
Storage Shelf
Shelf 4
Subcategory
Household Accessory
Object Name
Ashtray
Material
Cast Iron, Paint
Height (in)
2.25
Length (in)
4.875
Width (in)
4.25
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2015-03-24
Condition Notes
Overall soil with some finish losses in the sunken top. Some rusting around screws on bottom.
Object ID
G.89.10
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Credit
Gift of Elizabeth Ann Gilbert in memory of J. Roland Gilbert, Heritage Center Collection
Accession Number
G.89
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1951.005.001
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
Done in cross stitch. Background in wheat gold, floral pattern. Repeated every 21'. Edge turned under and lined with green cotton twill. One end is turned under and weighted, other end is folded triangularly and stitched. Brass ring on latter end is 3/4"
Year Range From
1860
Year Range To
1900
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Second Floor Hall
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Cabinet
Linen Closet
Storage Shelf
Shelf 2
Storage Container
Box 001W
Subcategory
Household Accessory
Object Name
Bellpull
Material
Cotton, Wool, Lead, Brass
Length (in)
89
Width (in)
5.25
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2023-07-22
Condition Notes
Stitching at weighted end has deteriorated exposing the weights.
Object ID
W.1951.005.001
Accession Number
W.1951.005
Images
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1989.025.001
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
Remains of green silk at both ends over linen. Backing appears to be natural color linen with an open weave wool decorated with needlepoint floral-design repeated about ten times down length. Red rose/lavender rose/blue violets, with green leaves also shadings of brown.
Provenance
James Buchanan
To - Harriet Lane Johnston
To - Willson Family
To - James Buchanan Foundation
LancasterHistory
Year Range From
1860
Year Range To
1900
Last Owner
Buchanan, James
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Second Floor Hall
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Cabinet
Linen Closet
Storage Shelf
Shelf 2
Storage Container
Box 001W
People
Buchanan, James
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Subcategory
Household Accessory
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Bellpull
Material
Silk, Wool, Brass
Length (in)
119
Width (in)
4.125
Dimension Details
Brass plate: Height 2.0625' Width 3.5'
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2023-07-22
Condition Notes
Green silk at both ends is extensively deteriorated exposing the linen backing.
Object ID
W.1989.025.001
Notes
Likely found in the Mansion during 1936 Deed transfer between the Estate of Mary Willson Rettew and the James Buchanan Foundation.
Accession Number
W.1989.025
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1989.374.001
Date Range
1850s
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
Bellpull. Yarn braid (green and tan) on edges. Needlepoint and beadwork, simple paisley pattern. Red, clear, and gold beads. Yarn colors are red, gold, greens, and browns. Canvas backing. Brass molded ends with 'c' scroll and eagle and leaf motifs.
Date Range
1850s
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Second Floor Hall
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Cabinet
Linen Closet
Storage Shelf
Shelf 2
Storage Container
Box 001W
Subcategory
Household Accessory
Object Name
Bellpull
Material
Cloth/Beads/Brass/Yarn
Length (in)
65
Width (in)
4.375
Dimension Details
Brass end measurements: Top: 2.938' Bottom: 3.625'
Condition
Poor
Condition Date
2023-07-22
Condition Notes
Both brass ends are missing hardware fasteners, decorated material is threadbare and numerous beads are missing. Both the decorated material and the linen backing is dirty.
Object ID
W.1989.374.001
Notes
Belonged to donor's great-great-grandparents in 1850s in New York (Brooklyn).
Accession Number
W.1989.374
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Collection
History Collection: Person, John Fulton Reynolds
Title
General Reynolds' Belt
Object ID
1947.002.2
Date Range
1860-1870
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Collection
History Collection: Person, John Fulton Reynolds
Title
General Reynolds' Belt
Description
Brown leather belt with brass fasteners and brass buckle. Buckle cast brass construction with American Eagle motif.
Date Range
1860-1870
Year Range From
1860
Year Range To
1870
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 4
Storage Cabinet
Unit 21
Storage Shelf
Shelf 1
Storage Container
Box 0199
People
Reynolds, John Fulton
Subcategory
Clothing -- Accessory
Object Name
Belt
Material
Leather, Brass
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2002-08-01
Condition Notes
Some repairs to buckle
Object ID
1947.002.2
Accession Number
1947.002
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.89.217.4
Collection
Wheatland
Description
Part of a four-piece dress. Blue velvet laced belt; white mesh stiffener; lined in navy satin. 5/8" wide navy woven tape with tubular metal clamps at both ends for lacing belt closed using 10 round hand-stiched edged buttonholes, 3 metal stays, one in back, 2 at front opening. Velvet tab attached to inside folds across lacing hoes in front. Lower edge tapers to a slight "v" in the back and a deeper "V" in front.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 5
Storage Cabinet
Unit 39
Storage Shelf
Shelf 1
Subcategory
Clothing -- Accessory
Subject
Wheatland (Lancaster, Pa.)
Search Terms
Wheatland
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Belt
Material
Velvet
Height (in)
62
Width (in)
26
Dimension Details
Skirt length is 52' Jacket Bust is 39' Waist is 26' Sleeve inseam is 10' Bodice Bust is 34'
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2016-05-23
Condition Notes
Silk/ satin lining has pulled apart in some places.
Object ID
W.89.217.4
Notes
Lining of jacket is shredding. Bodice condition is poor: Sleeves removed, buttons missing, waist is cut.
Updated By CMR 05/23/2016
Accession Number
W.89.217
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Collection
History Collection: Person, Sarah Ann Stauffer
Object ID
2002.154.104
Collection
History Collection: Person, Sarah Ann Stauffer
Description
White bib, scalloped border edged in button-hole stitch in white thread. Two embroidered roosters facing each other (yellow, red, blue and gray). Ribbon ties at top neck edge are gone.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 4
Storage Cabinet
Unit 20
Storage Container
Box 0615
Subcategory
Clothing -- Accessory
Object Name
Bib
Material
Cloth
Length (in)
13
Width (in)
9
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2018-09-21
Condition Notes
Ties are gone. some soiling on lower left front.
Object ID
2002.154.104
Accession Number
2002.154
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Collection
Decorative Arts Collection: Textiles
Title
Penn Square
Object ID
2003.068.33
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Collection
Decorative Arts Collection: Textiles
Title
Penn Square
Description
Cotton bib with cross stitch monogram, "H. B."
Creator
Madge Smith
Painted By
Madge Smith
Storage Location
LCHS / Willson Memorial Building
Storage Room
Museum West
Storage Wall
CC N
Storage Cabinet
Unit 02
Storage Shelf
Shelf 5
Subcategory
Clothing -- Accessory
Subject of Painting
Penn Square
Object Name
Bib
Material
Cotton
Condition
Good
Object ID
2003.068.33
Signed Name
Madge Smith
Signature Location
lower right
Accession Number
2003.068
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