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Basket

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Collection: Wheatland

Object ID: W.1940.006.001

Date Range: ca. 1850

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Collection: Wheatland

Description: Woven wicker basket with scalloped edge, sides flare out slightly. Mostly woven in eight strands.

Provenance: James Buchanan; To - Hetty Parker; To - Mrs. Sherry (Domestic worker at Wheatland); To - Elizabeth E. Myers To - The James Buchanan Foundation; LancasterHistory

Date Range: ca. 1850

Last Owner: Buchanan, James

Storage Location: Wheatland, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Butler's Pantry

Storage Wall: North Wall

Storage Cabinet: Dumbwaiter Car

Storage Shelf: Top Shelf

People: Buchanan, James; Parker, Esther "Miss Hetty"; Sherry, Mrs.

Subcategory: Food Service T&E

Search Terms: James Buchanan Presidential Library

Object Name: Basket

Material: Wicker

Height (in): 3.75

Length (cm): 35.56

Length (ft): 1.1666666667

Length (in): 14

Width (cm): 26.67

Width (ft): 0.875

Width (in): 10.5

Condition: Good

Condition Date: 2023-02-06

Condition Notes: four strands of wicket at one narrow end of the basket is broken off.

Object ID: W.1940.006.001

Notes: In her letter that accompanied the donation, Mrs. Myers informed the museum that "Mrs. Sherry said the basket was used for pretzels.; Mrs. Myers added that "Mrs. Sherry lived on the Old Factory Road near the Old Factory Bridge until about 15 years ago (1925) gave this pretzel basket and bread knife to me. They were given to her by Hetty Parker for whom Mrs. Sherry worked in the Buchanan home for 19 years.

Accession Number: W.1940.006

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Caddy, Tea

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Collection: Wheatland

Object ID: W.1935.108.001

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Collection: Wheatland

Description: Oblong shaped walnut veneered container with a back-hinged lid, beveled shape raised central flat area carved with egg-bead molding. Brass 8-point star bail handles are on each end; one handle missing. Brass round keyhole escutcheon is centered on the top front façade of the box with egg & bead molding around the base surmounting four flat-bun shaped feet. Interior features two boxes with back hinged lids as storage compartments for tea leaves. In the center is a circular aperture lined with felt holding a star cut glass mixing bowl to blend tea leaves.

Provenance: James Buchanan; To - Esther Parker; To - Ella Steckman

Year Range From: 1840

Year Range To: 1860

Last Owner: Buchanan, James

Storage Location: Wheatland, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Butler's Pantry

Storage Wall: Room Center

Storage Cabinet: Table

Storage Shelf: Service Top

People: Buchanan, James; Parker, Esther "Miss Hetty"

Subcategory: Food Processing T&E

Search Terms: Buchanan Collections; James Buchanan; James Buchanan Presidential Library

Object Name: Caddy, Tea

Material: Walnut/Glass

Height (in): 7.812

Width (in): 12.687

Depth (in): 6.687

Condition: Good

Condition Date: 2003-07-21

Condition Notes: Wood cracked in various places, left handle is missing, glass mixing container broken and reglued 1991 and stuck in wooden holder.

Object ID: W.1935.108.001

Accession Number: W.1935.108

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Chair, Side

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Collection: Wheatland

Object ID: W.2000.004.001

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Collection: Wheatland

Description: Benjamin E. Heller received the chair from his maternal grandparents, Eberhard Lamparter and his wife Gertrude Hoffman Weidel. This chair and one matching chair were used in Wheatland and when their condition deteriorated they were given to Miss Shirley who worked at the mansion as a domestic servant. Miss Shirley took the chairs to a family friend, Eberhard Lamparter, who repaired them; his wife, Gertrude Hoffman Weidel decorated the new cushions with needlepoint designs. Miss Shirley gave this chair to the Lamparters as a gift; the Lamparters bequested it to their grandson, Benjamin E. Heller, the donor.; Ca. 1850 maple side chair with foliate carved crest and horizontal splat with floral motif carving along top edge. Back side rails surmount saber back legs. Upholstered cushion is fastened to side rails, back and serpentine-shaped apron with rosette decorative tack nails. The upholstery fabric has floral needlepoint decor with a bird center design.

Provenance: James Buchanan; To Miss Hetty Parker; To Miss Shirley (Wheatland domestic worker); To Eberhard and Gertrude H.W. Lamparter; To Benjamin Heller (Grandson & donor)

Year Range From: 1840

Year Range To: 1870

Last Owner: Buchanan, James

Storage Location: Wheatland, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: South Middle Bedchamber

Storage Wall: South Wall

People: Buchanan, James; Parker, Esther "Miss Hetty"

Search Terms: James Buchanan Presidential Library; Chairs

Object Name: Chair, Side

Material: Wood, Cotton, Wool

Height (cm): 85.09

Height (ft): 2.7916666667

Height (in): 33.5

Width (cm): 45.085

Width (ft): 1.4791666667

Width (in): 17.75

Depth (cm): 45.72

Depth (ft): 1.5

Depth (in): 18

Condition: Excellent

Condition Date: 2021-06-25

Object ID: W.2000.004.001

Credit: Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Accession Number: W.2000.004

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Check, Bank

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Collection: James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan

Title: Check written on Farmers’ National Bank of Lancaster by James Buchanan to Esther Parker

Object ID: JBFP 1.2.1.016

Date Range: 1868/04/23

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Collection: James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan

Title: Check written on Farmers’ National Bank of Lancaster by James Buchanan to Esther Parker

Description: Check written on Farmers’ National Bank of Lancaster by James Buchanan to Esther Parker in the amount of $160. Lancaster.

Date Range: 1868/04/23

Creator: Buchanan, James, 1791-1868

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives South

Storage Container: JBFP Part 1, Box 4

People: Buchanan, James; Parker, Esther "Miss Hetty"

Subjects: Farmer’s Bank of Lancaster (Lancaster, Pa.)

Search Terms: Checks; Farmers Bank of Lancaster; James Buchanan; Buchanan Collections; James Buchanan Presidential Library

Extent: 1 item, 2 pages to scan, 8.5 x 3 in.

Object Name: Check, Bank

Language: English

Parent Object ID: JBFP Part 1 Series 2

Object ID: JBFP 1.2.1.016

Associated Material: James Buchanan Papers, Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections,; http://archives.dickinson.edu/collection-descriptions/james-buchanan-papers; James Buchanan and Harriet Lane Johnston Papers, Library of Congress,; https://www.loc.gov/collections/james-buchanan-and-harriet-lane-johnston-papers/; James Buchanan Papers, Historical Society of Pennsylvania,; http://www2.hsp.org/collections/manuscripts/b/Buchanan0091.html; James Buchanan Papers, Penn State University Libraries,; https://libraries.psu.edu/findingaids/1458.htm

Related Item Notes: James Buchanan Family Papers; MG-96 James Buchanan Collection; Historical Society of Pennsylvania microfilm; Photograph collections; Curatorial collections; Wheatland Mansion

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Credit: Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Accession Number: JBMS1996.142

Other Number: JBFP Part 1, Series 2, Subseries 1, Folder 16

Description Level: Item

Custodial History: The James Buchanan Family Papers were collected by the James Buchanan Foundation for the Preservation of Wheatland. This collection was relocated from the Wheatland mansion to the LancasterHistory archives in the Spring of 2009. Digitization of the James Buchanan Family Papers was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 201808013051, 2019-2020.

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Desk, Writing

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Collection: Wheatland

Object ID: W.2001.007.001

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Collection: Wheatland

Description: Cherry writing desk, front of the desk, 4.25" below the top, has piano hinges that allow the top to converts to a writing surface covered with green felt. When closed, the piece serves as a chest with four progressively larger drawers. Both sides have recessed panels and the chest is supported by four vase and ring-turned legs.

Provenance: Dr. Henry Carpenter; To - daughter, Sarah Carpenter Hubley; To - son, John A. Hubley; To - son, John A. Hubley, Jr.; To - spouse, Dorothy M. Graybill Hubley; To - James Buchanan Foundation; LancasterHistory

Year Range From: 1840

Year Range To: 1860

Last Owner: Carpenter, Henry

Storage Location: Wheatland, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: North Middle Bedchamber

Storage Wall: West Wall

People: Carpenter, Henry

Search Terms: Buchanan Collections; Desks; James Buchanan Presidential Library; Writing desks

Object Name: Desk, Writing

Material: Cherry

Height (cm): 92.71

Height (ft): 3.0416666667

Height (in): 36.5

Width (cm): 83.5025

Width (ft): 2.7395833333

Width (in): 32.875

Depth (cm): 38.735

Depth (ft): 1.2708333333

Depth (in): 15.25

Dimension Details: Dimensions with top closed

Condition: Good

Condition Date: 2022-06-22

Condition Notes: Few cracks on surface of wood.

Object ID: W.2001.007.001

Notes: Desk belonged to Henry Carptenter, a personal physician of James Buchanan.

Accession Number: W.2001.007

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Glass, Cordial

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Collection: Wheatland

Object ID: W.1960.001.001

Collection: Wheatland

Description: Miss Hetty's clear glass cordial with 2-inch deep cup, 2.625-inch stem and circular base. 10 vertical 1.125-inch ovals around the cup. Stem enlarges, bulb-like, near the base.; Note: See object file for additional information.

Provenance: Hetty Parker had them (from Wheatland) and gave them to donor's mother (whose aunt was friend of Hetty's)--originally were at least 1/2 dozen. Passed to donor (Nellie J. Montgomery).

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: DAC

Storage Wall: Island 3

Storage Cabinet: Unit 17

Storage Shelf: Shelf 4

Storage Container: Box W001

People: Buchanan, James; Parker, Esther "Miss Hetty"

Search Terms: James Buchanan Presidential Library

Object Name: Glass, Cordial

Height (cm): 10.795

Height (ft): 0.3541666667

Height (in): 4.25

Dimension Details: Diameter of base: 2.25 inches; Diameter of top: 2.125 inches

Condition: Good

Condition Date: 2018-02-21

Object ID: W.1960.001.001

Accession Number: W.1960.001

Letter

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Collection: James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 3 James Buchanan Henry

Title: Letter from J. B. Henry to Louisa Anderson

Object ID: JBFP 3.1.1.078

Date Range: 1876

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Collection: James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 3 James Buchanan Henry

Title: Letter from J. B. Henry to Louisa Anderson

Description: Letter from J. B. Henry to Louisa Anderson saying he enjoyed the ride over the new road; the Cassatts moved to the country, and Cousin Alice was in Oxford; visited an old lady, [Mrs.] Platt, who was changed as much as Miss Hetty; will visit Cousin Alice; is well and misses his family. Envelope with postmark and stamp addressed to Mrs. J. Buchanan Henry, care, Dr. Anderson, Stapleton, Staten Island, New York. Both envelope and letter badly water damaged with bits missing along edge. Philadelphia, [1876].

Date Range: 1876

Creator: Henry, James Buchanan, 1833-1915

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives South

Storage Container: JBFP Part 3, Box 1

People: Henry, Louisa Anderson; Henry, James Buchanan; Cassatt, Maria Lois Buchanan; Cassatt, Alexander Johnston; Ewing, Alice Conyngham Buchanan; Parker, Esther "Miss Hetty"; Anderson, William Astley Cooper

Subjects: Personal correspondence; Letters

Search Terms: Correspondence; Correspondence, Personal; Letters; Buchanan Collections; James Buchanan Presidential Library

Extent: 2 items, 6 pages to scan, 4.5 x 7 in. and 3 x 5.5 in. DO NOT FILM

Object Name: Letter

Language: English

Condition Notes: Both envelope and letter badly water damaged with bits missing along edge.

Parent Object ID: JBFP Part 3 Series 1

Object ID: JBFP 3.1.1.078

Associated Material: James Buchanan Papers, Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections,; http://archives.dickinson.edu/collection-descriptions/james-buchanan-papers; James Buchanan and Harriet Lane Johnston Papers, Library of Congress,; https://www.loc.gov/collections/james-buchanan-and-harriet-lane-johnston-papers/; James Buchanan Papers, Historical Society of Pennsylvania,; http://www2.hsp.org/collections/manuscripts/b/Buchanan0091.html; James Buchanan Papers, Penn State University Libraries,; https://libraries.psu.edu/findingaids/1458.htm

Related Item Notes: James Buchanan Family Papers; MG-96 James Buchanan Collection; Historical Society of Pennsylvania microfilm; Photograph collections; Curatorial collections; Wheatland Mansion

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Access Conditions / Restrictions: Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.

Copyright: Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.; LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.; Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Some items are photocopies from other collections--researchers must obtain permission for reproduction and publication from the owner of the original material.; Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.

Credit: Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Accession Number: JBMS1996.299a-b

Other Number: JBFP Part 3, Series 1, Subseries 1, Folder 78

Description Level: Item

Custodial History: The James Buchanan Family Papers were collected by the James Buchanan Foundation for the Preservation of Wheatland. This collection was relocated from the Wheatland mansion to the LancasterHistory archives in the Spring of 2009. Digitization of the James Buchanan Family Papers was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 201808013051, 2019-2020.

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Letter

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Collection: James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 3 James Buchanan Henry

Title: Letter from son Reginald to J. B. Henry

Object ID: JBFP 3.1.2.081

Date Range: 1899/03/05

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Collection: James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 3 James Buchanan Henry

Title: Letter from son Reginald to J. B. Henry

Description: Letter from son Reginald to J. B. Henry enclosing the latest bills from St. Stephens; comments on Admiral Dewey, an article about Harriet Lane Johnston, the death of Miss Hetty and Moncrief Proudfit, and the arrival of Mr. Kipling and family in New York; examinations are approaching; asks of he plans to have a reunion of his Princeton class on his birthday in 1903; comments on the golfing in Palm Beach; and dislikes the method used by the navy to promote officers. Annandale, NY.

Date Range: 1899/03/05

Creator: Henry, Reginald Buchanan, 1881-1969

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives South

Storage Container: JBFP Part 3, Box 3

People: Dewey, George; Henry, James Buchanan; Henry, Reginald Buchanan; Johnston, Harriet Lane; Kipling, Rudyard; Parker, Esther "Miss Hetty"; Proudfit, Moncrief

Subjects: Personal correspondence; Letters

Search Terms: Correspondence; Correspondence, Personal; Letters; Buchanan Collections; James Buchanan Presidential Library

Extent: 1 item, 4 pages to scan, 12.6 x 16 cm.

Object Name: Letter

Language: English

Parent Object ID: JBFP Part 3 Series 1

Object ID: JBFP 3.1.2.081

Associated Material: James Buchanan Papers, Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections,; http://archives.dickinson.edu/collection-descriptions/james-buchanan-papers; James Buchanan and Harriet Lane Johnston Papers, Library of Congress,; https://www.loc.gov/collections/james-buchanan-and-harriet-lane-johnston-papers/; James Buchanan Papers, Historical Society of Pennsylvania,; http://www2.hsp.org/collections/manuscripts/b/Buchanan0091.html; James Buchanan Papers, Penn State University Libraries,; https://libraries.psu.edu/findingaids/1458.htm

Related Item Notes: James Buchanan Family Papers; MG-96 James Buchanan Collection; Historical Society of Pennsylvania microfilm; Photograph collections; Curatorial collections; Wheatland Mansion

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Access Conditions / Restrictions: Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.

Copyright: Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.; LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.; Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Some items are photocopies from other collections--researchers must obtain permission for reproduction and publication from the owner of the original material.; Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.

Credit: Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Accession Number: JBMS1996.410

Other Number: JBFP Part 3, Series 1, Subseries 2, Folder 81

Description Level: Item

Custodial History: The James Buchanan Family Papers were collected by the James Buchanan Foundation for the Preservation of Wheatland. This collection was relocated from the Wheatland mansion to the LancasterHistory archives in the Spring of 2009. Digitization of the James Buchanan Family Papers was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 201808013051, 2019-2020.