Twist-rod metal corkscrew with wooden handle and sheath. Marked on handle, "Rohrer's / Liquor Store / 24 & 25 Centre Squre, / Lancaster, PA" Attached label read, "H 324"
On back A. H. Hood aged 36 y. painted by A. Armstrong 1842
On tag: repeats info.
On back of canvas: JISW
Seated man faces slightly right. Dark hair with widow's peak. Brey blue eyes. Square face. Black coat, black waistcoat, black bowtie, on wide peice of neckware, white shirt. Right hand on lap. Reddish chair at left. Background has large red curtain with sky visible through opening at right.
Silver purse with arched frame with scalloped edges. "G.Silver" and a maker's mark, "E.A. Co." engraved inside. Ball clasp closure. Chain link strap connected to larger ring at top. Body of purse is small flat pieces hooked together with rings. 4 metal balls hang on each side.