The work of Eleanor Fulton, a professional researcher. Contains information on the Presbyterian Church in Lancaster County, including First Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Donegal Presbyterian Church. Also, genealogy notes for local families and St. James Episcopal Church.
A white porcelain sugar bowl with an oblong, octagonal shaped body decorated with a vine of pink roses, 's' tendrils and blue flowers. A thin gilt band wraps around the body at the chamfered edge. Below the gilt band at the short sides of the body, are gilt knob handles. Above the gilt band is the bowl opening covered by the separate lid. The lid, also decorated with a rose vine, features a gilt band around the rim and is capped with a mushroom-shaped handle.
Meissen porcelain factory, Meissen, Germany
Provenance
Miss Mary E. Herr [donor] Given in memory of her sister Mrs. John Malone.
1961 Brigadier General J. Steinhoff visited Wheatland and dated tea set 1709-1729. His research found that the porcelain was from the town of Meissen, Germany and originally created for the household of Augustus Rex, called August the Strong, was Elector of Saxony from 1694 as well as King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania in the years 1697–1706 and from 1709 until his death in 1733. He belonged to the Albertine line of the House of Wettin.
A white porcelain cream pitcher with an octagonal shaped body decorated with a vine of pink roses, 's' tendrils and blue flowers. A thin gilt band wraps below the spout and along the rim. The wide ribbon-shaped handle has a wide gilding on the outer surface.
Meissen porcelain factory, Meissen, Germany
Provenance
Miss Mary E. Herr [donor] Given in memory of her sister Mrs. John Malone.
1961 Brigadier General J. Steinhoff visited Wheatland and dated tea set 1709-1729. His research found that the porcelain was from the town of Meissen, Germany and originally created for the household of Augustus Rex, called August the Strong, was Elector of Saxony from 1694 as well as King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania in the years 1697–1706 and from 1709 until his death in 1733. He belonged to the Albertine line of the House of Wettin.
1961 Brigadier General J. Steinhoff visited Wheatland and dated tea set 1709-1729. His research found that the porcelain was from the town of Meissen, Germany and originally created for the household of Augustus Rex, called August the Strong, was Elector of Saxony from 1694 as well as King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania in the years 1697–1706 and from 1709 until his death in 1733. He belonged to the Albertine line of the House of Wettin.
1961 Brigadier General J. Steinhoff visited Wheatland and dated tea set 1709-1729. His research found that the porcelain was from the town of Meissen, Germany and originally created for the household of Augustus Rex, called August the Strong, was Elector of Saxony from 1694 as well as King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania in the years 1697–1706 and from 1709 until his death in 1733. He belonged to the Albertine line of the House of Wettin.
White porcelain background with use of pink rose with 's' tendrils on either side with blue flowers, red flowers and green leaves. Base of cup has gilt band as does the rim of cup. handle is white with vertical gilt band.
Meissen porcelain factory, Meissen, Germany
Provenance
Miss Mary E. Herr [donor] Given in memory of her sister Mrs. John Malone.
1961 Brigadier General J. Steinhoff visited Wheatland and dated tea set 1709-1729. His research found that the porcelain was from the town of Meissen, Germany and originally created for the household of Augustus Rex, called August the Strong, was Elector of Saxony from 1694 as well as King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania in the years 1697–1706 and from 1709 until his death in 1733. He belonged to the Albertine line of the House of Wettin.
White porcelain background with use of pink rose with 's' tendrils on either side with blue flowers, red flowers and green leaves. Base of cup has gilt band as does the rim of cup. handle is white with vertical gilt band.
Meissen porcelain factory, Meissen, Germany
Provenance
Miss Mary E. Herr [donor] Given in memory of her sister Mrs. John Malone.
1961 Brigadier General J. Steinhoff visited Wheatland and dated tea set 1709-1729. His research found that the porcelain was from the town of Meissen, Germany and originally created for the household of Augustus Rex, called August the Strong, was Elector of Saxony from 1694 as well as King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania in the years 1697–1706 and from 1709 until his death in 1733. He belonged to the Albertine line of the House of Wettin.
A white porcelain teapot with an octagonal shaped body decorated with a vine of pink roses, 's' tendrils and blue flowers. A thin gilt band wraps around the body above the gilded spout. At the opposite end of the pot the wide ribbon-shaped gilt handle emerges from the body. The separate lid, also decorated with a rose vine, features two gilt bands around the rim and just below the gilt mushroom-shaped handle.
Meissen porcelain factory, Meissen, Germany
Provenance
Miss Mary E. Herr [donor] Given in memory of her sister Mrs. John Malone.
1961 Brigadier General J. Steinhoff visited Wheatland and dated tea set 1709-1729. His research found that the porcelain was from the town of Meissen, Germany and originally created for the household of Augustus Rex, called August the Strong, was Elector of Saxony from 1694 as well as King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania in the years 1697–1706 and from 1709 until his death in 1733. He belonged to the Albertine line of the House of Wettin.
White porcelain background with use of pink rose with 's' tendrils on either side with blue flowers, red flowers and green leaves. Tray has a undulating shaped edge with a thin gilded band along the rim with a corresponding thin gilt band one inch in on the tray surface.
Meissen porcelain factory, Meissen, Germany
Provenance
Miss Mary E. Herr [donor] Given in memory of her sister Mrs. John Malone.
1961 Brigadier General J. Steinhoff visited Wheatland and dated tea set 1709-1729. His research found that the porcelain was from the town of Meissen, Germany and originally created for the household of Augustus Rex, called August the Strong, was Elector of Saxony from 1694 as well as King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania in the years 1697–1706 and from 1709 until his death in 1733. He belonged to the Albertine line of the House of Wettin.
