Logbook of fire calls in Lancaster City, 1882-1940. List of captains appointed from 1922-1938. Names of deceased firefighters and associated cemeteries. Newspaper clippings.
The Historical, Agricultural, and Mechanics Institute of Lancaster Collection
Description
This collection contains the amended charter of the Historical, Agricultural, and Mechanics Institute of Lancaster, filed 21 December 1860. This organization is also referred to as the Lancaster Athenaeum.
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), The Historical, Agricultural, and Mechanics Institute of Lancaster Collection (MG0870), Box #, Folder #, (or Object ID), LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
No restrictions.
Copyright
Collection may not be photocopied. Please direct questions to Research Center Staff at research@lancasterhistory.org. Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
P95.02.01A: Crystal ball is a sphere of clear glass containing tiny interior bubbles and barely perceptible striations on the surface corresponding to lines of latitude.
P95.02.01B: Base for ball is a turned disk of pine with recessed top in which to
Place of origin is unknown.
Provenance
9/07/2012 - Transferred from HC Collections; 12/29/94 - Purchase from Book Haven 146 N. Prince Street, Lancaster, PA 17603
Glass ball has minor surface abrasions or imperfections; some small nicks and scratches in the base, and a 1/2" area of finish loss on the center of the bottom.
A brief biography of Rev. John Wallace and his life detailing from birth to death. The biography describes his path in the Church, starting from a Quaker family in Chester County to becoming a minister in the Presbyterian church in Pequea and Cedar Grove, Pennsylvania.
Admin/Biographical History
Rev. Wallace (d.1866) was pastor at Pequea Church, Gap, Lancaster County from 1833-1866. The family is from Chester and Lancaster counties.
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Rev. John Wallace Papers (MG0869), Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
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Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact Research Center Staff at Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Collection may not be photocopied. Please direct questions to Research Center Staff at Research@LancasterHistory.org. Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Thaddeus Stevens Collection (MG0115), Part 1, Folder # or Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
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Credit
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Other Numbers
MG-115
Other Number
MG-115, Part 1, Folder 1, Item 1
Classification
MG0115
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Added to database 14 April 2022.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
Clear molded glass cruet with raised fluted ribs from the neck down to the base surmounted by a 1.00" bulbous neck, reducing to a 0.5" diameter spout. Curved clear glass handle is applied to one side.
Round bowl of glazed hand-painted chinese porcelain; one of a set of three. Thin walled sides curve up sharply to a molded edge with irregular scalloping. Foot ring on bottom with unusual recessed circle at center (1 3/8" dia.).
Inside bowl at center are circular geometric and floral/foliate designs of blue and overpainted red. Sides divided into 6 panels with 2 alternating designs - large winged insect, etc., with red predominating; and stylized floral and foliate designs with blue predominating. Exterior sides have 2 blue alternating motifs: a flower with leaves alternates with a design of two snake-like forms. Blue striped banding at foot ring as well as circumference of center recessed area.
Follows the style of 17th - 18th century Imari decoration, which orginiated in Japan and was copied in China for the European export market in the 18th century. The style was revived in the late 19th century.
China or Japan.
Provenance
Bowl owned by Harriet Lane Johnston, then descent within family to donor.
Minor scratches in bottom. Edge has one significant chip with 1"-long crack descending from it. Upper area of sides have some surface deposits of lime, etc., caused by standing water.
Round bowl of glazed hand-painted chinese porcelain, one of a set of three. Thin walled sides curve up sharply to a molded edge with irregular scalloping. Foot ring on bottom with unusual recessed circle at center (1 3/8" dia.).
Inside bowl at center are circular geometric and floral/foliate designs of blue and overpainted red. Sidesdivided into 6 panels with 2 alternating designs: large winged insect, etc., with red predominating; and stylized floral and foliate designs with blue predominating. Exterior sides have 2 blue alternating motifs: a flower with leaves alternates with a design of two snake-like forms. Blue striped banding at foot ring as well as circumference of center recessed area.
Provenance
Bowl owned by Harriet Lane Johnston, then descent within family to donor.
Round bowl of glazed hand-painted chinese porcelain, one of a set of three. Thin walled sides curve up sharply to a molded edge with irregular scalloping. Foot ring on bottom with unusual recessed circle at center (1 3/8" dia.).
Inside bowl at center are circular geometric and floral/foliate designs of blue and overpainted red. Sides divided into 6 panels with 2 alternating designs - large winged insect, etc., with red predominating; and stylized floral and foliate designs with blue predominating. Exterior sides have 2 blue alternating motifs: a flower with leaves alternates with a design of two snake-like forms. Blue striped banding at foot ring as well as circumference of center recessed area.
Provenance
Bowl owned by Harriet Lane Johnston, then descent within family to donor.
Minor scratches inside bottom. Sides have some surface deposits of lime, etc., caused by standing water. Most significant is a large break at one side with accompanying damage to edge of two large chips. Repaired with four staples affixed to outside of breakout.