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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1936.001.012
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
Oval-shaped black cast iron stove with hinged doors on opposing long sides with latch at back and front that opens to the oven compartment (upper portion of stove); small hinged door with latch at left side (with smaller latched vent at bottom) to reach fuel compartment (bottom area).
Made by Margaretta Furnace, Henry Slaymaker, owner.
Provenance
Margaretta Furnace
to York Sheriff's Office
to James Buchanan (purchased at 1842 Sheriff's Auction)
Year Range From
1840
Year Range To
1842
Made By
Margaretta Furnace
Last Owner
Buchanan, James
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Butler's Pantry
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Cabinet
Fireplace
People
Buchanan, James
Subcategory
Temperature Control Device
Object Name
Cookstove
Material
Cast Iron
Height (in)
35.5
Width (in)
26.25
Depth (in)
14.25
Condition
Excellent
Condition Date
2022-11-21
Object ID
W.1936.001.012
Notes
James Buchanan purchased this at the Sheriff's Auction in 1842 when Slaymaker's Margaretta Furnace went out of business.
Place of Origin
York County, Pennsylvania
Accession Number
W.1936.001
Images
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