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Marriage certificate for Jacob K. Umble and Amanda Esbenshade
Description
Large paper marriage certificate, pockets in rear hold photographs visible through cutouts in front. Lithograph in block ink with gold accents. Jacob K. Umble / Amanda Esbenshade / Lancaster, PA.
Photographs are marked on back, "b. Frank Saylor / 45 West King Street, Lancaster, Pa"
Copyright H. M. Crider, York, PA / Thomas Hunter, Philadelphia, PA, litho.
Pencil sketch on paper, showing Rock Ford and some out-buildings. The house is two stories, frame construction on a stone foundation, with a peaked roof and two chimneys. It has a pedimented front door and a large side porch (apparently the porch extended to three sides of the house, although this is not visible in the drawing). A fence is running across the lower right section of the drawing.
The following information is written in the upper right corner: '"Rockford"/on Conestoga--/Lanc. Co. Pa--/Residence of/Gen' Ed Hand/he died here/Oct. 21. 1882.'
Rockford was the country seat of General Edward Hand. It overlooks the Conestoga River slightly south of Lancaster. It was most likely completed in the early 1790s.
J.W.W. Loose, The Heritage of Lancaster, pp.74-75.
Height (cm)
10.16
Height (ft)
0.3333333333
Height (in)
4
Width (cm)
16.8275
Width (ft)
0.5520833333
Width (in)
6.625
Dimension Details
Hinged within a window mat..
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2017-06-28
Condition Notes
The edges of the paper are slightly browned, and the entire paper shows vertical buckling. There is a stain on the upper edge near the right corner, and a 1/4" tear about one inch from the upper right corner. The remains of a previous backing are still attached to the corners on the reverse.
The piece is currently float-mounted in hinged window matting.
Object ID
P.77.31.12
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Role
Artist
Credit
Acquired through the generosity of the James Hale Steinman Foundation, Heritage Center Collection
Yours of the 8th inst. enclosing less ($10.00) is received. Paid into the Lodge and credit given you for the Same on the Books giving you a credit balance of less 13/100 dolls ($10.13) this date clear of all charges.
Print of Lancaster, PA's "Soldiers and Sailors' Monument" in Penn Square was dedicated on July 4, 1874. "Vicksburg" and "Malvern Hill" inscriptions visible on the central granite pillar. Families and pairs of people look at the monument, others cross the streets or are on the walkways in front of shops and houses.
Lithographer listed is M.H. Traubel of Camden,N.J.
J.B. Roherer & Co., Publishers, Lancaster, PA
Year Range From
1874
Year Range To
1888
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Cabinet
Cabinet 2
Storage Shelf
Shelf 3
Storage Container
Box 0034
Object Name
Print
Dimension Details
Entire piece: 1.875" wide x 15.875" high
Print is: 9" wide x 11.75" high
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2023-04-06
Condition Notes
Some brown stains about edges. Top edge ragged in spots with two small tears near left corner. A small tear on lower right edge.
Ink print on paper. Drawing of Penn Square looking toward N. Queen St. The Soldiers' Monument in the left foreground is surrounded by women in long dresses, bonnets; some with umbrellas/parasols; men wearing hats.Wagons and horses stand in the lower right. The dome of the courthouse is in the background on the right.
Year Range From
1874
Year Range To
1890
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Cabinet
Cabinet 2
Storage Shelf
Shelf 5
Storage Container
Box 0542
Object Name
Print
Height (cm)
27.94
Height (ft)
0.9166666667
Height (in)
11
Width (cm)
30.48
Width (ft)
1
Width (in)
12
Dimension Details
The print is within a margin and measures 8.875 " wide x 7.5 " high.
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2023-08-21
Condition Notes
Brown on edges. 1/2-inch tear on lower right edge. On reverse, brown on top 2 to 3 inches; also brown on lower left. Some spotting on lower right.
Image of Trinity Lutheran Church. 1800's. New brick facade, wrought iron grate/fence surrounding building's sides. Steeple now integrated with building's face.
