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Coverlet

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/09f94018-5941-45c4-963a-103824941896
Collection
Decorative Arts Collection: Textiles
Object ID
1994.002
Date Range
1850-1880
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Collection
Decorative Arts Collection: Textiles
Description
Woven coverlet with central medallion circled by leaves, vines and grapes. Eagles on each of the four inner corners have wings spread, stars and stripes on their breasts. Eagles on the border have wings closed. Outer border of swags and tassels. Band at foot edge:, "Made by H. Stager - Mount Joy - Lancaster Co. PA - Fast Color - No 1 - Clara L. Whitlock"
One piece, no center seam. Cream-colored cotton warp; red, green and blue-green wool weft. Top edge rolled and stitches. 2-inch self-fringes on sides; tape with fringes sewn to foot edge.
Date Range
1850-1880
Year Range From
1850
Year Range To
1880
Made By
Stager, Henry F.
Last Owner
Whitlock, Clara L.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 5
Storage Cabinet
Unit 39
Storage Shelf
Shelf 2
Storage Container
Box 1018
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Search Terms
Coverlets
Object Name
Coverlet
Length (cm)
191.77
Length (ft)
6.2916666667
Length (in)
75.5
Width (cm)
218.44
Width (ft)
7.1666666667
Width (in)
86
Dimension Details
Width: 71.5 inches + 2 borders of 2-inch fringes= 75.5
Length: 84 + 2-inch fringe = 86
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2018-03-14
Condition Notes
Some stains; some mending. Unraveled hem in a five places on the top edge. Tape fringe on foot edge separated from coverlet in places.
Object ID
1994.002
Notes
Weaver Henry F. Stager is cited in:
1. Heisey, John W., compiler. "A Checklist of American Coverlet Weavers." Wmsburg, VA: The Colonial Wmsbrg. Foundation, 1978. p. 108.
2. Anderson, Clarita. "American Coverlets and Their Weavers." Wmsburg, VA, 2002. p. 125.
Place of Origin
Mount Joy
Accession Number
1994.002
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Documents

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/0f76d8ae-af3b-4d47-965c-752379340286
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
NOV 1874 F129 QS
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Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Year
1874
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Demmy, Isaiah B.
Shelly, John B.
Peifley, John
Imhoff, Martin
Pearson, J. S.
Culp, A. B.
Mooney, James
Frank, Philip
Gantz, Frederick
Shelley, Jacob
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Constable's return
Constables
Mount Joy
Place
Mount Joy
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
NOV 1874 F129 QS
Additional Notes
Constable's return.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
136.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
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Documents

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/3a3043cf-4098-420e-83e2-355466906140
Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
Object ID
JAN 1870 F066 QS
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Collection
Quarter Sessions
Title
Quarter Sessions
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Year
1870
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Shelly, Jacob B.
Kersey, George
Seltzer, L. K.
Weaver, L. F.
Heilig, S. P.
Frank, Leonard
Culp, A. B.
Shelly, Jacob
Search Terms
Quarter Sessions
Constable's return
Constables
Mount Joy
Place
Mount Joy
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
JAN 1870 F066 QS
Additional Notes
Constable's return.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
67.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0908
Description Level
Item
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Estate Inventory

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/2a8d5b3b-c745-4cb3-a844-703220031019
Collection
Estate Inventories
Object ID
Inv 1879 F009 R
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Collection
Estate Inventories
Year
1879
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0104
People
Richardson, Julianna
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Place
Mount Joy
Object Name
Estate Inventory
Object ID
Inv 1879 F009 R
Box Number
104
Additional Notes
1 item, 1 piece
Classification
RG-03-00-0133
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Estate Inventory

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/97eeea67-79f1-4007-b085-773815427290
Collection
Estate Inventories
Object ID
Inv 1859 F004 R
Date Range
1859
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Collection
Estate Inventories
Date Range
1859
Year
1859
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0103
People
Richardson, Robert
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Place
Mount Joy
Object Name
Estate Inventory
Object ID
Inv 1859 F004 R
Box Number
103
Additional Notes
Also widow's allotment. 1 item, 1 piece
Classification
RG-03-00-0133
Description Level
Item
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Estate Inventory

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/75130b33-dbc1-48ba-909a-314028427416
Collection
Estate Inventories
Object ID
Inv 1863 F009 R
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Collection
Estate Inventories
Year
1863
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0103
People
Risch, Susanna
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Place
Mount Joy
Object Name
Estate Inventory
Object ID
Inv 1863 F009 R
Box Number
103
Additional Notes
1 item, 1 piece
Classification
RG-03-00-0133
Description Level
Item
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Estate Inventory

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/f255d69e-78f5-440f-b6c3-865354125120
Collection
Estate Inventories
Object ID
Inv 1869 F004 R
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Collection
Estate Inventories
Year
1869
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0103
People
Risser, Joseph E.
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Place
Mount Joy
Object Name
Estate Inventory
Object ID
Inv 1869 F004 R
Box Number
103
Additional Notes
1 item, 1 piece
Classification
RG-03-00-0133
Description Level
Item
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Estate Inventory

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/ef301fb4-2c20-4550-9775-816437902041
Collection
Estate Inventories
Object ID
Inv 1864 F013 R
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Collection
Estate Inventories
Year
1864
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0103
People
Risser, Peter
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Place
Mount Joy
Object Name
Estate Inventory
Object ID
Inv 1864 F013 R
Box Number
103
Additional Notes
1 item, 1 piece
Classification
RG-03-00-0133
Description Level
Item
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Estate Inventory

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/54796f42-5844-4b4f-9999-340036751490
Collection
Estate Inventories
Object ID
Inv 1869 F005 R
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Collection
Estate Inventories
Year
1869
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0103
People
Risser, Samuel W.
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Place
Mount Joy
Object Name
Estate Inventory
Object ID
Inv 1869 F005 R
Box Number
103
Additional Notes
1 item, 1 piece
Classification
RG-03-00-0133
Description Level
Item
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Estate Inventory

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/c1b88de8-0772-4464-9dd7-166895544837
Collection
Estate Inventories
Object ID
Inv 1883 F013 R
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Collection
Estate Inventories
Year
1883
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0104
People
Rohrer, Catherine
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Place
Mount Joy
Object Name
Estate Inventory
Object ID
Inv 1883 F013 R
Box Number
104
Additional Notes
1 item, 1 piece
Classification
RG-03-00-0133
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