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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1960.010.001
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
Long stalks of broomcorn fixed to a wood handle held in place by four sets of narrow broomcorn strips. An additional set of narrow strips are wrapped around the top of the handle.
Year Range From
1860
Year Range To
1900
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Northeast Bedchamber
Storage Wall
East Wall
Subcategory
Temperature Control Device
Object Name
Broom, Fireplace
Material
Wood, Straw
Height (in)
31.5
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2023-05-26
Object ID
W.1960.010.001
Accession Number
W.1960.010
Other Number
W.95.51.1
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Collection
Decorative Arts Collection: Base Metals
Object ID
1972.036.2
Collection
Decorative Arts Collection: Base Metals
Description
Brass candlesnuffer, brass pivot and three shaped, riveted legs. Snuff box has molded top.
Year Range From
1860
Year Range To
1900
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
North Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 04
Storage Drawer
Drawer 06
Subcategory
Lighting Device
Object Name
Candlesnuffer
Material
Brass
Height (in)
1.5
Length (in)
6
Width (in)
2
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2014-09-22
Condition Notes
Broken ring handle with distortion. Blade tip bent upwards. Brass retains lustre along with significant tarnish, soil and some discoloration.
Object ID
1972.036.2
Credit
Gift of Gertrude Libhart
Accession Number
1972.036
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1989.146.001a-b
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
Round, bowl-like base, rounded lip with curved, open, finger-handle ending in hole in which cone-shaped snuffer fits. Central candle holder, tall with 3 bands of 3 lines around. A vertical cut slot is on one side of the stem that has a curled lever to push the candle up in the stem as it is consumed by the flame.
Year Range From
1840
Year Range To
1860
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
South Middle Bedchamber
Storage Wall
South Wall
Storage Cabinet
Marble Center Table
Storage Shelf
Table Top
Subcategory
Lighting Device
Search Terms
Wheatland
Object Name
Candlestick
Oither Names
Chamberstick
Material
Brass/Copper
Height (in)
4.5
Diameter (in)
6.5
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2022-07-21
Object ID
W.1989.146.001a-b
Accession Number
W.1989.146
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1989.147.001
Collection
Wheatland
Description
Rounded square base with raised, flaring sides, rounded lip. Open finger loop handle in which cone snuffer rests. Round tubular candle holder at center on raised area. Has bands of line decoration and knob for raising candle. Also attached, small tab wit
Year Range From
1840
Year Range To
1860
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Southwest Bedchamber
Storage Wall
South Wall
Storage Cabinet
Nightstand
Storage Shelf
Table Top
Subcategory
Lighting Device
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Chamberstick
Material
Brass
Height (in)
5.5
Object ID
W.1989.147.001
Place of Origin
England
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Accession Number
W.1989.147
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1935.045.001
Collection
Wheatland
Description
Black iron with brass rail along top. U-shaped with diamond pattern grill work around sides
Year Range From
1847
Year Range To
1860
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Southeast Bedchamber
Storage Wall
East Wall
Subcategory
Temperature Control Device
Object Name
Fender
Material
Brass, Iron
Height (in)
6.625
Width (in)
42.5
Depth (in)
10
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2023-05-24
Object ID
W.1935.045.001
Accession Number
W.1935.045
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1935.090.050.1-3
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
Stand: Wrought iron, scroll and foliate design. Finger hold at top, two curved arms to hold tools six inches below finger hold at top. Long, thin support has stylized leaf motif. Base is features a molded high relief foliate design.Support attached to base with a nut and bolt fastener. Shovel: Long thin round and straight arm topped with brass handle in spool-turned graduated style with knob at end. Arm is flared and curved to attach at the shovel, which is thin an flared at the mouth. Tongs: Double arm, round at bottom, flared and flattened into disks. Top of arms curved where attached to handle at central brass knob; one arm is on pivot, the other stationary. Brass handle in spool turned style with acorn knob motif at end.
Provenance
Willson, George B.
To - Rettew, Mary W.
To - James Buchanan Foundation
LancasterHistory
Year Range From
1840
Year Range To
1870
Last Owner
Willson, George Bolivar
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Library
Storage Wall
East Wall
Subcategory
Temperature Control Device
Object Name
Fireset
Material
Iron, Brass
Height (in)
23.625
Length (in)
25.25
Width (in)
10.375
Dimension Details
Base measurements above.
Shovel: 25.25" length
Tongs: 28.625" length
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2023-05-18
Object ID
W.1935.090.050.1-3
Notes
Found in the Mansion when property purchased in 1935.
Accession Number
W.1935.090
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1995.049.001
Date Range
ca. 1860
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
The brazier brazier is an iron grate with five horizontal bars on the front and elevated above the hearth of the fireplace with a flat iron frame decorated with low-relief tall urns with reeded bodies and acanthus foliate. The elevation aids in the circulation of air, feeding oxygen to the fire.
Date Range
ca. 1860
Year Range From
1840
Year Range To
1870
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Southwest Bedchamber
Storage Wall
West Wall
Subcategory
Temperature Control Device
Object Name
Grate, Fireplace
Oither Names
Brazier
Material
Iron
Height (in)
37.25
Width (in)
48
Depth (in)
10
Object ID
W.1995.049.001
Notes
Found in this fireplace in 1936 when Mansion bought and accessioned in 1995 by the James Buchanan Foundation
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Accession Number
W.1995.049
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1951.004.001
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
Coal Box Painted black and gold stenciling. Oblong body with two ivory handles. Rests on four small bulbous feet.
Year Range From
1855
Year Range To
1875
Made By
Buffalo Stamping Company
Last Owner
Locher, Robert
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Southwest Bedchamber
Storage Wall
West Wall
Subcategory
Temperature Control Device
Object Name
Hod, Coal
Oither Names
Coal Scuttle
Material
Sheet metal/Paint/Ivory
Height (in)
16.25
Width (in)
17.5
Depth (in)
13
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2003-10-24
Object ID
W.1951.004.001
Place of Origin
USA
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Accession Number
W.1951.004
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1954.003.001
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
Hanging oil lamp that was converted to electricity. 'S' curved links to clear glass smoke dome. Three chains from dome to lamp in shape of spittoon. Connected to band around neck by ornate metal hook. Glass is smoked and etched with daisy-like flowers and berry clusters. Lower metal reservoir round, box-like with pendant finial; formerly held oil, molded on sides with bell shaped flowers and leaves.
Year Range From
1800
Year Range To
1860
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
South Broad Hall
Storage Wall
Ceiling
Subcategory
Lighting Device
Object Name
Lamp
Material
bronze, glass
Length (cm)
45.72
Length (ft)
1.5
Length (in)
18
Circumference (ft)
30.48
Circumference (cm)
1
Circumference (in)
12
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2023-05-19
Condition Notes
Artifact converted to electricity at some unknown date.
Object ID
W.1954.003.001
Notes
Acquired in 1954 through teh Prentis Endowment Fund.
Accession Number
W.1954.003
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1995.035.001
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
Brass and glass lamp. Converted to electricity. Marble base is square with brass stem that resembles a column. Lamp globe is frosted with designs in clear glass. Globe is wide at bottom and much narrower at top. Prisms hang from base of globe.
Year Range From
1840
Year Range To
1860
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Sitting Room
Storage Wall
Northeast Wall
Storage Cabinet
Desk
Storage Shelf
Top Surface
Subcategory
Lighting Device
Object Name
Lamp, Oil
Material
Brass/Glass/Marble
Height (in)
25.875
Dimension Details
Base is 5.5' square.
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2022-01-28
Object ID
W.1995.035.001
Notes
One picture in file is labled 50.7 and then crossed out to read 95.35. Possibly confused with lamp 50.7 at one time.
Accession Number
W.1995.035
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