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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
2011.016.001
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
One pair of Chippendale brass and iron andirons. Contains large reeded ball at top, three graduated small balls center and large ball at base. Snake turned base with two small balls each side of snake turning. Rear of base small turned ball with double column base.
Provenance
James Buchanan
To - Harriet Lane Johnston
Sold To - Albert & Frank Boutall
To - Harriet Boutall Carew
To - Helen Carew Hickman
To - Rolf Hickman
To - LancasterHistory
Year Range From
1830
Year Range To
1835
Last Owner
Buchanan, James
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Parlor
Storage Wall
West Wall
People
Buchanan, James
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Andiron
Material
Brass, Iron
Height (cm)
53.34
Height (ft)
1.75
Height (in)
21
Length (cm)
58.42
Length (ft)
1.9166666667
Length (in)
23
Width (cm)
30.48
Width (ft)
1
Width (in)
12
Condition
Excellent
Condition Date
2022-02-21
Object ID
2011.016.001
Accession Number
2011.016
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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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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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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1938.005.001
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
Rococo Revival walnut upholstered Salon Parlor Chair. Carved roses on crest and apron, Cabriole legs terminating in castors. Upholstered in gold damask fabric, chair back is button tufted.
Provenance
Owned by a Buchanan family member
To Elizabeth Hensel Nauman (Dorothy Flinn - donor)
To James Buchanan Foundation
LancasterHistory
Year Range From
1850
Year Range To
1870
Last Owner
Buchanan, James
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Parlor
Storage Wall
Southeast Wall
Subcategory
Furniture
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Armchair
Oither Names
Parlor Chair
Material
Walnut/Silk
Height (in)
41.437
Dimension Details
Seat: 23 x 23.5
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2022-10-20
Condition Notes
Re-upholstered in 1960's-had been green velvet. Missing castors on all four legs.
Object ID
W.1938.005.001
Accession Number
W.1938.005
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1992.012.001
Date Range
1867
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
Wardrobe with mirrored door. Overhanging cornice molded. Frieze has cock-bead molding, same molding on drawer front and down front sides. Rounded corners. Mirror in single door front is rounded at top corners with floral relief framing. Keyhole escutcheo
Provenance
Johnston, Harriet Lane
To Kennedy, May Seldon (Paternal cousin)
To Taylor, Julia Kennedy (May's sister)
To Taylor, Edmund R. III (Julia's grandson)
To James Buchanan Foundation
LancasterHistory
Date Range
1867
Last Owner
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Northeast Bedchamber
Storage Wall
East Wall
People
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Subcategory
Furniture
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Armoire
Material
Rosewood/Wood/Glass/Metal/Brass/Iron
Height (in)
88.125
Width (in)
50
Depth (in)
23.5
Condition
Excellent
Condition Date
2022-11-02
Condition Notes
David A. Weaver, Cabinet Work, Quarryville, PA completed refinishing in 1993.
Object ID
W.1992.012.001
Notes
Accessioned twice - second accession number is 00.33.1. Removed folder 00.33.1 on 27 June 2011 and merged with file 92.12. All documentation is now in file 92.12.
Place of Origin
Baltimore, Maryland
Accession Number
W.1992.012
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.89.120a-b
Date Range
1980-1990
Collection
Wheatland
Description
Base wood with torus molding edge. Flat top with deep circular groove in which rests the edges of a tall glass dome. Natural arrangement under dome rests on base. Dried flowers support central mud-daubed bird's nest with light blue, speckled eggs (6) two
Date Range
1980-1990
Subcategory
Art
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Assemblage
Material
Wood, Glass
Height (in)
13.75
Diameter (in)
9.5
Object ID
W.89.120a-b
Notes
Donor (John Enterline) made the assemblage.
Accession Number
W.89.12
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.60.2 (1-2)
Date Range
1840's
Collection
Wheatland
Description
Bags made of wool carpet with two brown leather handles and metal locks. 60.2.1: Large flower/plant design in dark colors. 60.2.2: Multi-colored earth-tone (tan, brown, burgundy, orange, etc.) geometric flower design. ***Accessioned twice, see also 00.46
Date Range
1840's
Year Range From
1
Subcategory
Personal Gear
Object Name
Bag, Garment
Dimension Details
.1: 20.0' x 14.5' .2: 19.0' x 15.5'
Object ID
W.60.2 (1-2)
Accession Number
W.60.2
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.00.46.1
Date Range
1840's
Collection
Wheatland
Description
Large carpet bag with two leather handles and a metal lock. One handle attached only at one side. Fall colored (tan, brown, burgundy, orange, etc.) paisely design with a touch of blue. Rust color at edge of base. Base has four small feet.
Date Range
1840's
Year Range From
1
Subcategory
Personal Gear
Object Name
Bag, Garment
Height (in)
14
Width (in)
19
Depth (in)
14.375
Object ID
W.00.46.1
Accession Number
W.0.46
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1991.001.001.a-b
Collection
Wheatland
Description
Wood and paper bandbox. Deep round wooden container covered on the outside with wallpaper. A. Body: Sides have alternating bands of paper. Blue with gold border, gray-white scallops with branch-like extensions and black cog-like designs in center, at int
Provenance
Given on consignment to Wheatland's Fallfest by Marietta antique dealer, Evie Gleason. Purchased at Fallfest by donors. Ownership unknown prior to Evie Gleason.
Year Range From
1
Year Range To
1
Subcategory
Personal Gear
Object Name
Bandbox
Material
Paper/Wood
Height (in)
7.5
Diameter (in)
16.25
Dimension Details
Measurements given include lid.
Condition Notes
Some loss of paper covering.
Object ID
W.1991.001.001.a-b
Credit
Dr. and Mrs. Paul H. Ripple
Accession Number
W.1991.001
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.89.143
Collection
Wheatland
Description
Tightly woven bowl. Not perfect in shape. Grass bunches wrapped with wicker and coiled to make bowl. Continuous piece - strands roughly 3/4' thick.
Subcategory
Container
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Basket
Height (in)
5.125
Diameter (in)
11.375
Object ID
W.89.143
Accession Number
W.89.143
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