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Armchair

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/30df96f2-158d-4ba8-aff3-255851911750
Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1995.116.003
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
One of two Louis XVI upholstered armchairs. Both chairs have gilt and bronze beading and foliate ornament décor on their crests, arms, uprights and aprons. All four legs are surmounted by foliate-decorated blocks transitioning to an urn-shape and ring and beaded ball turnings. They transition to reeds in the middle tapering to additional ring and ball turnings that terminate on brass casters.
Provenance
Harriet Lane Johnston
To - May Seldon Kenndy (2nd cousin once removed)
To - Julia Kennedy Taylor (May's sister)
To - Edmund R. Taylor, Jr. (Julia's grandson)
To - The James Buchanan Foundation
To - LancasterHistory
Year Range From
1870
Year Range To
1880
Last Owner
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Second Floor Hall
Storage Wall
Southwest Wall
People
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Harriet Lane Johnston
Chairs
Armchairs
Object Name
Armchair
Material
Wood, fabric
Height (cm)
99.06
Height (ft)
3.25
Height (in)
39
Width (cm)
57.15
Width (ft)
1.875
Width (in)
22.5
Depth (cm)
58.42
Depth (ft)
1.9166666667
Depth (in)
23
Condition
Excellent
Condition Date
2022-03-16
Object ID
W.1995.116.003
Accession Number
W.1995.116
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Armchair

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/2a6234f9-abc5-4bb4-8e5e-337860798358
Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1995.116.004
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
One of two Louis XVI upholstered armchairs. Both chairs have gilt and bronze beading and foliate ornament décor on their crests, arms, uprights and aprons. All four legs are surmounted by foliate-decorated blocks transitioning to an urn-shape and ring and beaded ball turnings. They transition to reeds in the middle tapering to additional ring and ball turnings that terminate on brass casters.
Provenance
Harriet Lane Johnston
To - May Seldon Kenndy (2nd cousin once removed)
To - Julia Kennedy Taylor (May's sister)
To - Edmund R. Taylor, Jr. (Julia's grandson)
To - The James Buchanan Foundation
To - LancasterHistory
Year Range From
1870
Year Range To
1880
Last Owner
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Second Floor Hall
Storage Wall
Southwest Wall
People
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Harriet Lane Johnston
Chairs
Armchairs
Object Name
Armchair
Material
Wood, fabric
Height (cm)
99.06
Height (ft)
3.25
Height (in)
39
Width (cm)
57.15
Width (ft)
1.875
Width (in)
22.5
Depth (cm)
58.42
Depth (ft)
1.9166666667
Depth (in)
23
Condition
Excellent
Condition Date
2022-03-16
Object ID
W.1995.116.004
Accession Number
W.1995.116
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Badge, Law Enforcement

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/13d84d53-6ab1-4b11-8deb-622246702721
Collection
History Collection: Person, J. Fred Fisher
Object ID
1992.014
Date Range
April 4, 1898
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Collection
History Collection: Person, J. Fred Fisher
Description
Chief of Police Badge, copper over brass, in red velvet box
"J. Fred Fisher / April 4th, 1898"
Date Range
April 4, 1898
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
North Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 05
Storage Drawer
Drawer 19
People
Fisher, J. Fred
Subcategory
Personal Symbol
Object Name
Badge, Law Enforcement
Length (in)
2.25
Width (in)
1.75
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2014-12-14
Object ID
1992.014
Accession Number
1992.014
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Badge, Membership

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/a467977f-f59c-4cc4-996d-163904905624
Collection
Military Collection: Groups & Organizations, PA 79th
Object ID
2006.972
Date Range
May 15, 1894
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Collection
Military Collection: Groups & Organizations, PA 79th
Description
Reunion Badge for the 79th Pennsylvania, Civil War. "1861-1865 / 4th Reunion/ 79th Reg't / Penn'a Veteran Vol's / May 15th, 1894." Gold acorn in center of badge refers to the 14th Corps, in which the regiment served. Badge is blue with gold letters.
Date Range
May 15, 1894
Year Range From
1894
Year Range To
1894
Subcategory
Personal Symbol
Object Name
Badge, Membership
Material
Cloth, Satin
Height (in)
5.75
Width (in)
2
Condition
Excellent
Condition Notes
Might have been a brass pin on top.
Object ID
2006.972
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Badge, Membership

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/3afc77ff-4b86-418e-a282-512706129923
Collection
Military Collection: Groups & Organizations, GAR
Title
Nissley G.A.R. Ribbon, Mt. Joy
Object ID
2006.971
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Collection
Military Collection: Groups & Organizations, GAR
Title
Nissley G.A.R. Ribbon, Mt. Joy
Description
Grand Army of the Republic badge. "In Union There Is Strength" on top pin. "D. H. Nissley Post, No. 478 / G. A. R. / Mount Joy, PA." G.A.R. emblem in center of badge. Badge is black with gold letters and gold braided trim on bottom with metal fringes.
Year Range From
1870
Year Range To
1930
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Cabinet
Cabinet 2
Storage Shelf
Shelf 2
Storage Container
Box 0525
People
Nissley, D.H.
Subcategory
Personal Symbol
Object Name
Badge, Membership
Material
Cloth, Satin, Metal
Height (in)
9
Width (in)
2.25
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2006-08-07
Condition Notes
Tear above left flag.
Object ID
2006.971
Accession Number
2006.971
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Badge, Membership

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/7bbc87e9-4739-468f-94c0-308202181035
Collection
Military Collection: Groups & Organizations, GAR
Object ID
2006.970
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Collection
Military Collection: Groups & Organizations, GAR
Description
Civil War veteran badge, Grand Army of the Republic. Button pin with G.A.R. emblem on top. "In Memoriam / Brandywine / Post No. 54 / Coatesville, PA." Black with silver border and gold letters.
Year Range From
1890
Year Range To
1935
Made By
Baltimore Badge & Novelty Company
Subcategory
Personal Symbol
Object Name
Badge, Membership
Material
Cloth, Satin, Metal
Height (in)
5.375
Width (in)
2.5
Condition
Good
Condition Notes
Bottom of badge is frayed.
Object ID
2006.970
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Badge, Membership

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/56c96c64-5419-49e9-abb2-512158205920
Collection
Military Collection: Groups & Organizations, PA 9th Cavalry
Title
9th PA Cavalry Reunion Ribbon, 1892
Object ID
2006.963
Date Range
1892
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Collection
Military Collection: Groups & Organizations, PA 9th Cavalry
Title
9th PA Cavalry Reunion Ribbon, 1892
Description
Civil War veteran badge, 9th Pennsylvania Cavalry. "Reunion / Survivors / of / Chickamauga / 9th / Penna. Vet. Cav. / Chattanooga, Tenn. / 1892." Label on back shows made by E. J. Erisman, 42 West King St., Lancaster. Blue with gold letters, gold pin at top, and gold braided trim at bottom.
Date Range
1892
Year Range From
1892
Year Range To
1892
Made By
Erisman, E. J.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Cabinet
Cabinet 2
Storage Shelf
Shelf 2
Storage Container
Box 0525
Subcategory
Personal Symbol
Object Name
Badge, Membership
Material
Cloth, Metal
Height (in)
0.375
Length (in)
8.25
Width (in)
2.5
Condition
Excellent
Condition Date
2006-08-09
Object ID
2006.963
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Accession Number
2006.963
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Badge, Membership

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/e6cec152-22a3-46bf-a9b3-219214456867
Collection
Military Collection: Monument Dedication, PA 79th
Object ID
2006.962
Date Range
October 29, 1887
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Collection
Military Collection: Monument Dedication, PA 79th
Description
Civil War Badge for dedication of monument for the 97th Pennsylvania. "97th, Penna. Vols. / Monument / Dedication / Oct. 29th, 1887". Corps emblem in center of badge. Blue with gold letters, gold pin at top, and gold braided trim at bottom.
Date Range
October 29, 1887
Year Range From
1887
Year Range To
1887
Subcategory
Personal Symbol
Object Name
Badge, Membership
Material
Cloth, Metal
Height (in)
0.375
Length (in)
6.5
Width (in)
2.25
Condition
Excellent
Object ID
2006.962
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Badge, Membership

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/ffd3e5fc-7891-4e8b-ad61-576273933693
Collection
Military Collection: Groups & Organizations, PA 79th
Object ID
2006.568
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Collection
Military Collection: Groups & Organizations, PA 79th
Description
Civil War veteran reunion badge, 79th Pennsylvania. "Reunion / 79th / Regiment / P.V.V." Light blue with gold letters.
Year Range From
1877
Year Range To
1930
Subcategory
Personal Symbol
Object Name
Badge, Membership
Material
Cloth
Length (in)
6
Width (in)
1.875
Condition
Good
Object ID
2006.568
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Badge, Membership

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/cef71308-3124-479a-8178-325232727810
Collection
Military Collection: Groups & Organizations, GAR
Object ID
2006.565
Date Range
1889
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Collection
Military Collection: Groups & Organizations, GAR
Description
Civil War veteran badge, Grand Army of the Republic. Top bar/pin: "1889 / Milwaukee". Bottom piece in shape of keystone: ":G. A. R. / Delegate from / Pennsylvania To / National Encap.t." Hand-shaking scene in middle.
Date Range
1889
Year Range From
1889
Year Range To
1889
Subcategory
Personal Symbol
Object Name
Badge, Membership
Material
Metal
Height (in)
2.25
Length (in)
1.5
Condition
Excellent
Object ID
2006.565
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