James Buchanan's inaugural address speech printed on silk. Rectangular white silk with cobalt blue printing. Border c. 1' wide of morning glory vines. Heading: 'The Inaugural Address March 4, 1857. President Buchanan.' A round medallion and pictue medal
Inaugural address delivered by (Governor) J. Andw. Shulze in the Capitol, at Harrisburg, Tuesday, on Dec. 19, 1826. Two columns of bordered text printed in black on silk. The edges have been folded under. Basting stitches are visible along the edges. 5 colorful strands (shades of pinks and reds) of heavier threads are stitched out like rays framing the entire piece. The velvet appears to have been cut from a larger piece.
Provenance
Printed copy on silk of inaugural address of Gov. J. Andrew Shulze in Capitol at Harrisburg, 19 December 19, 1826. Given by Stephen L. Sweeney, of 306 N. Lime St., administrator of estate of Ida Moore Hess. Hess was the adopted daughter of Gov. Shulze's daughter, Mrs. Moore.
Date Range
12/19/1826
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Cabinet
Cabinet 2
Storage Shelf
Shelf 4
Storage Container
Box 0523
Object Name
Speech
Height (cm)
27.94
Height (ft)
0.9166666667
Height (in)
11
Width (cm)
15.24
Width (ft)
0.5
Width (in)
6
Dimension Details
These are dimensions of the speech that is stitches onto a piece of velvet.
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2023-06-05
Condition Notes
Fragile silk with some holes . Stabilized somewhat by felt to which it is stitched.
