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Armchair

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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, 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/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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Badge, Membership

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/3ccc734e-0a74-469b-b0fe-153971272671
Collection
Military Collection: Groups & Organizations, GAR
Object ID
2006.951
Date Range
June 21, 1882
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Collection
Military Collection: Groups & Organizations, GAR
Description
Civil War veteran badge, Grand Army of the Republic. Eagle and cannon piece on top. Holds coin with hand-shaking scene in G.A.R. star on front: "Fraternity Charity Loyalty". On back is patriotic scene: "Sixteenth Annual Encampment / Baltimore June 21, 1882".
Date Range
June 21, 1882
Year Range From
1882
Year Range To
1882
Subcategory
Personal Symbol
Object Name
Badge, Membership
Material
Metal
Height (in)
2.25
Length (in)
1.375
Condition
Good
Object ID
2006.951
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Badge, Membership

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/c60a7391-7817-455a-837b-486975543030
Collection
Military Collection: Groups & Organizations, GAR
Object ID
2006.943
Date Range
May 4, 1885 - June 22, 1886
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Collection
Military Collection: Groups & Organizations, GAR
Description
Civil War veteran badge, Grand Army of the Republic. Eagle and cannon pin on top. Back of pin has text: "Pat. May 4, 1885 / June 22, 1886". Cloth flag connects to bottom piece, the G.A.R. star. Back of star is a design with corps badges.
Date Range
May 4, 1885 - June 22, 1886
Year Range From
1885
Year Range To
1886
Subcategory
Personal Symbol
Object Name
Badge, Membership
Material
Cloth, Metal
Height (in)
3.25
Length (in)
1.75
Condition
Good
Condition Notes
Cloth flag is in poor condition.
Object ID
2006.943
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Badge, Membership

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/45c5430a-b34a-4d30-8ad0-131919294581
Collection
Military Collection: Groups & Organizations, GAR
Object ID
2006.938
Date Range
May 4, 1885 - June 22, 1886
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Collection
Military Collection: Groups & Organizations, GAR
Description
Civil War veteran badge, Grand Army of the Republic. Eagle and cannon pin on top. Back of pin has text: "Pat. May 4, 1885 / June 22, 1886". Cloth flag connects to bottom piece, the G.A.R. star. Back of star is a design with corps badges.
Date Range
May 4, 1885 - June 22, 1886
Year Range From
1885
Year Range To
1886
Subcategory
Personal Symbol
Object Name
Badge, Membership
Material
Cloth, Metal
Height (in)
3.25
Length (in)
1.75
Condition
Good
Condition Notes
Cloth flag is in poor condition and becoming detached from the top pin.
Object ID
2006.938
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Bellpull

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/8814ae43-d01e-49c9-8446-927716133553
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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