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American axes a survey of their development and their makers

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo171
Author
Kauffman, Henry J.,
Date of Publication
1994
Call Number
672.87 K21 1994
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by Henry J. Kauffman
ISBN
0828901384
Author
Kauffman, Henry J.,
Place of Publication
Brattleboro, VT
Publisher
Greene Press
Date of Publication
1994
Physical Description
151 p. ill. 29 cm.
Subjects
Axes - United States.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
672.87 K21 1994
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The American gunsmith

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Author
Kauffman, Henry J.,
Date of Publication
1998.
Call Number
683.4 K21
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by Henry J. Kauffman.
Author
Kauffman, Henry J.,
Place of Publication
Morgantown, Pa
Publisher
Masthof,
Date of Publication
1998.
Physical Description
vi, 29 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Contents
Chapters: The Apprentice // Making the Barrel // The Gun Shop.
Summary
This book tells about the trade of the gunsmith from 1750 to 1850, the century when most guns were made by hand.
Subjects
Gunsmithing - United States
Gunsmiths - United States
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
683.4 K21
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The American one-room schoolhouse

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo14110
Author
Kauffman, Henry J.,
Date of Publication
c1997.
Call Number
371.01 K21
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by Henry J. Kauffman.
ISBN
1883294541
Author
Kauffman, Henry J.,
Place of Publication
Morgantown, Pa
Publisher
Masthof,
Date of Publication
c1997.
Physical Description
70 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Contents
Chapters: EARLY STARTS (the first attempts at organized education) // NINETEENTH CENTURY IDEALISM (the effort to design and build the perfect school) // THE AMISH ONE-ROOM SCHOOLHOUSE // THE TEACHER // SCHOOL BOOK // TEACHING APPARATUS // DESKS AND CHAIRS // RULES AND REGULATIONS
Subjects
Education, Rural - United States
Rural schools - United States
School buildings - United States
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
371.01 K21
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Architecture of the Pennsylvania Dutch Country, 1700-1900

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo10308
Author
Kauffman, Henry J.,
Date of Publication
c1992.
Call Number
720.9748 K21
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by Henry J. Kauffman.
Author
Kauffman, Henry J.,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, PA
Publisher
H.J. Kauffman,
Date of Publication
c1992.
Physical Description
xi, 153 p. : ill. (some col.), plans ; 28 cm.
Notes
Includes bibliographical references (p. 147) and index.
Subjects
Architecture - Pennsylvania - Pennsylvania Dutch Country.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
720.9748 K21
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Early American copper, tin & brass : hand-crafted metalware from colonial times

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Author
Kauffman, Henry J.,
Date of Publication
c1995.
Call Number
739.5 K21e
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Early American copper, tin, and brass
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by Henry J. Kauffman.
Author
Kauffman, Henry J.,
Place of Publication
Mendham, N.J
Publisher
Astragal Press,
Date of Publication
c1995.
Physical Description
107 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Notes
Originally published: New York : McBride, [1950].
Summary
The story of how these important early products were made and used, ranging from the simple tin pot to an elaborate brass chandelier; covering items used in the kitchen, living room, and bedroom; sconces, lanterns, trays, candle molds, candlesticks, and andirons, ladles, bed warmers, and a multitude of other objects. Illustrated with scores of photos. [from the publisher]
Subjects
Metalwork - United States
Implements, utensils, etc. - United States
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
739.5 K21e
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German chevron doors in Lancaster County

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo35
Author
Kauffman, Henry J.,
Date of Publication
1996.
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by Henry J. Kauffman
Author
Kauffman, Henry J.,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1996.
Physical Description
178-183 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 98, no. 4
Subjects
Doors - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Doors - Germany.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 98, number 4 (1996), p. 178-183Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.98
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Locksmiths and locks in Lancaster County

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Author
Kauffman, Henry J.,
Date of Publication
1992.
city in the United States. One would imagine the trade of locksmithing should have been "bursting at the seams" at that time. The demand for door locks would have been quite great. The most likely solution to the puzzle can be explained by the fact that after the American Revolution, trade with
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by Henry J. Kauffman.
Author
Kauffman, Henry J.,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1992.
Physical Description
[52]-57 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 94, no. 2
Subjects
Locks and keys - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 94, number 2 (1992), p. 52-57Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.94
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Metalworking trades in early America : the blacksmith, the whitesmith, the farrier, the edge toolmaker, the cutler, the locksmith, the gunsmith, the nailer, the tinsmith

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Author
Kauffman, Henry J.,
Date of Publication
[1995]
Call Number
672.8 K21
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Henry J. Kauffman.
Author
Kauffman, Henry J.,
Uniform Title
Early American ironware, cast and wrought
Place of Publication
Mendham, N.J
Publisher
Astragal Press,
Date of Publication
[1995]
Physical Description
166 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Notes
Originally published: Early American ironware, cast and wrought. Rutland, Vt. : C.E. Tuttle Co., 1966.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary
"A fascinating and informative survey of early metalworking trades.Each is covered in its own separate chapter: the blacksmith, whitesmith, edgetool maker, cutler, locksmith, wheelwright, gunsmith, nailer, and tinsmith. Introductory chapters describe and explain the blast furnace, forge, and iron foundry, processes that provided the raw material for the early metal trades. Quoting extensively from contemporary sources, Mr. Kauffman describes not only what was made, but also how it was made. Enhancing the text are more than 200 illustrations, many never before available." [from the publisher]
Subjects
Iron founding - United States
Metalworking industries - United States
Ironwork - United States.
Art metal-work - United States.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
672.8 K21
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Schranks and schrank hunting

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Author
Kauffman, Henry J.,
Date of Publication
1991.
Color rendering by Zoe Kauffman of a painted Pennsylvania schrank which was found by the author in "Little Pittsburgh", Manor Township, Lancaster County. (Courtesy of Rock Ford - Kauffman Museum) �Schranks and Schrank Hunting By Henry J. Kauffman The "Schrank" has come a long way. Fifty years ago
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by Henry J. Kauffman.
Author
Kauffman, Henry J.,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1991.
Physical Description
[62]-65 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v.93, no. 3
Subjects
Furniture - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 93, number 3 (1991), p. 62-65Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.93
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