Plain coarse linen weave hand towel. Machine woven. Hand woven and knotted fringe. 10' borders on either end. Hand drawn work and embroidery in cotton thread. Mostly satin, feather, french knots, outline stitches. White, blue, pink, cream and tan. Drawn
Miniature stoneware crock made as an advertising piece for Steinman Hardware. Cylindrical body, molded rim at outside. Printed on side in cobalt blue is: "STEINMAN HDWE. CO./ LANCASTER, PA. Dark brown glaze on inside and top half of outside; bottom half is a tan glaze. Bottom unglazed with work marks over surface.
Miniature redware storage jar, reddish-brown body with manganese decoration on neck and shoulders with side drips. Tin glazed overall except for bottom.
Body is tall and cylindrical with slightly flared base, shoulders that slope upward to a minimal plain neck and mouth. Mid-line impressed band of "beads" and additional band very faintly impressed 1/4" above base.
Coloring is typical of pieces made by Jacob Medinger (1856-1932). Jacob's father, William Medinger, operated a pottery in Limerick, Montgomery Co., which was taken over by his three sons. By 1900, Jacob alone ran the pottery.
Perhaps Montgomery County, PA by Jacob Medinger (1856-1932).
Cast concrete bust of a smiling man mounted on a horseshoe base and a large 1 1/4" diameter socket/hole in top of head. All painted black, and garishly adorned with gold, red and white highlights. Inscription in cursive is scratched into black paint on underside: "Designed, manufactured and presented by J. Y. Kline Aug.13, 1923." Jacob Kline manufactured novelties in Mt. Joy (Florin) until c. 1905 when he began casting ornamental building blocks and related items for buildings.
One of two teacups. Inside of cup is lined with gold. Gilt decor forms a wide band on the exterior around the rim that and connects to and covers the handle and a vertical gilt band that connects to the flared foot. The body of the bowl is white with a flower and landscape hand-painted scene.
Nast or Darte Freres factory, Jean-Pierre Feuillet, designer.
Mark applied over glaze, therefore some of the ojects no longer have the designer's signature
Height (cm)
6.35
Height (ft)
0.2083333333
Height (in)
2.5
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2023-04-03
Object ID
W.1935.010.010
Notes
In 1995 the JBF staff assigned the Object ID W.95.69.2 to this Compote as a FIC probably because original paper records were not found.
In March 2023 the paper file has been found that identifies Lois Cassatt Thayer as the donor in 1935. Mrs. Thayer was the daughter to Alexander Cassatt and his wife, Maria Lois Buchanan Cassatt. Maria Lois Buchanan was the daughter to Rev. Dr. Edward Y. Buchanan, the youngest sibling to President James Buchanan.
Pastel-colored photo portrait of (Georg J.) "John" Obreiter on canvas frame. Mr. Obreiter looks to the viewer's left. His gray hair is parted on the left. He has blue eyes and a gray moustache. His shirt is white; tie, suit coat and vest are black.
Written in pencil on back upper left: "Gray Hair/ Eyes Blue/ Mustache Gray Mixed/ Complexion Fair/ Suit Dark." In center of canvas:"Pastell"
Georg Johann "John" Obreiter was born 10 May 1842 in German; and died 12 Aug 1926 in Lancaster, PA. He was married in Lancaster in 1866 to Elizabeth ("Betsey") Isenberger, a Lancaster native.
On right side of wooden frame on back: "Mrs. Obreiter, Maretta (sic) Ave."
(See file for additional information.)
Year Range From
1900
Year Range To
1920
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Cabinet
Cabinet 2
Storage Shelf
Shelf 3
Storage Container
Box 0036
Object Name
Portrait
Oither Names
Pastel
Length (cm)
50.8
Length (ft)
1.6666666667
Length (in)
20
Width (cm)
40.64
Width (ft)
1.3333333333
Width (in)
16
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2023-04-13
Condition Notes
Some foxing in lower areas, on man's left temple. 2 puncture tears on middle and upper left. Large diagonal tear across lower right corner. Liquid stain on lower left corner.
One of three demitasse cups. Inside of cup is lined with gilt decor that extends over the cup's rim. The rim gilding connects to two vertical gilt bands and a band around the base forming a frame around varied handpainted landscape scenes; the cup handle is also gilded. The remainder of the outer body has a solid pink hue.
Nast or Darte Freres factory. Jean-Pierre Feuillet, designer.
Mark applied over glaze, therefore some of the ojects no longer have the designer's signature
Height (cm)
6.35
Height (ft)
0.2083333333
Height (in)
2.5
Depth (cm)
5.3975
Depth (ft)
0.1770833333
Depth (in)
2.125
Diameter (cm)
6.35
Diameter (ft)
0.2083333333
Diameter (in)
2.5
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2023-04-14
Condition Notes
Inside lip of the cup has a large chip missing.
Object ID
W.1963.002.025
Notes
In 1995 the JBF staff assigned the Object ID W.95.69.2 to this Compote as a FIC probably because original paper records were not found.
In March 2023 the paper file has been found that identifies Patty Lane Fayer Eldridge as the donor in September 1963. Mrs. James W. Eldridge was the daughter to Patty Lane Fay and the great niece to Harriet Lane Johnston. Patty Lane Fay was daughter to James Buchanan Lane, the first-born to Jane Buchanan Lane, President James Buchanan's sister.
Wedding bells on a curved spray of white flowers and a sprig of pink dogwood flowers on the right surround the information: "This certifies/ that/ Ralph W. Walters of West Fairview and Esther C. Sterringer of Lancaster,/ State of Pennsylvania/ were by me united/ in Holy Matrimony,/ According to the Ordinance of God and the Laws of the State/ of Pennsylvania/ At Lancaster, Pa. on the fourteenth day of February,/ in the year of our lord/ One Thousand Nine Hundred and Twenty One./ D.G.Glass, / Faith Reformed Church/ Witnesses:/ Mrs Lillian Sterringer." Centered below is a circle showing Isaac as a shepherd with crook in the forground glancing toward camels and people wearing hooded white garb, illustrating an excerpt from Genesis, chapter 14, verses 63 and 67.
Below, on left: "Published by The Abingdon Press, New York-Cincinnati.
A 1.625-inch white border surrounds.
Date Range
02/14/1921
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Cabinet
Cabinet 2
Storage Shelf
Shelf 4
Storage Container
Box 0523
Object Name
Certificate, Marriage
Height (cm)
50.165
Height (ft)
1.6458333333
Height (in)
19.75
Width (cm)
38.735
Width (ft)
1.2708333333
Width (in)
15.25
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2023-06-08
Condition Notes
10 horizontal crease. Multiple tears along both side edges. 2.5-inch tear top center and 2 tears on lower edge. Lower left and upper right corners missing. Small piece missing near lower right corner. Within the document, a piece (leaves) is missing on lower right.
Bells, palm trees at top; flowers along the right and an Old Testament scene from the book of Ruth surround the information: "This certifies/ that Mr. Hiram R. Shearer/ of Brickerville, Lancaster County/ and Miss Emma Pennebecker/ of Blainesport, Lancaster County/ were by me, the undersigned, / united/ in Marriage,/ at Denver, Lancaster County according to the Ordinance of God and the Laws of the State/ of Pennsylvania on the 28th day of September,/ in the year of Our Lord 1901./ Witnesses/ (empty)/ J. O. Leibensberger/ Pastor.
Date Range
02/14/1921
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Cabinet
Cabinet 2
Storage Shelf
Shelf 4
Storage Container
Box 0523
Object Name
Certificate, Marriage
Height (cm)
50.165
Height (ft)
1.6458333333
Height (in)
19.75
Width (cm)
38.735
Width (ft)
1.2708333333
Width (in)
15.25
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2023-06-08
Condition Notes
Brown overall with tack holes in all four corners. Rough edges with 2.5-inch tear center right edge. Soiling with liquid stains on right edge. Mildew dots in lower portion.
Sterling silver souvenir spoon of Wheatland, the Home of President James Buchanan. Bowl of spoon is an image of Wheatland and marked "PRESIDENT BUCHANAN'S HOME / LANCASTER, PA." Back of spoon is marked "STERLING." Patriotic symbols on back and front of spoon handle. Three letter vertical script monogram on back "ALR."
Year Range From
1900
Year Range To
1925
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
North Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 05
Storage Drawer
Drawer 14
Object Name
Spoon, Souvenir
Object ID
2023.013.001
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Charter of the "General William S. McCaskey Camp No. 53 Department of Pennsylvania United Spanish War Veterans." Outlines 9 Articles, list Directors who have signed and had their signatures witnessed. Presented to the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of Lancaster County and officially recorded on March 5, 1921.
Date Range
March 5, 1921
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Cabinet
Cabinet 2
Storage Shelf
Shelf 5
Storage Container
Box 0542
Object Name
Poster
Height (cm)
76.2
Height (ft)
2.5
Height (in)
30
Width (cm)
52.705
Width (ft)
1.7291666667
Width (in)
20.75
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2023-07-27
Condition Notes
Back on upper right corner is broken, but charter on front is okay. Some browning around edges, especially at bottom. A few brown spots, mostly in margin.
"A.B. Rote & Co., Ornamental and Structural Iron and Steel Works" advertisement containing a list of work done by the company and address. A precise ink drawing (scale 1"= 1 ft.) of a sample ornamental iron gate is featured below the written information.
Items listed include: plain and ornamental iron fences, cellar grates, window guards, iron stairs, fire escapes, stable fittings, brass and iron grilles and railings, elevators enclosures, beams and girders, roof trusses and columns, bolts and anchors and erecting of structural steel works.
White ribbon attached to a 2.25 " diameter button with sepia-colored photos of heads of Republicans (John) "Fremont 1856," (Abraham) "Lincoln 1860," and (Calvin) "Coolidge 1924." Printed on the ribbon below: " 1856-1924/ FREMONT/ LINCOLN/ COOLIDGE/ VETERAN CLUB/ Lancaster County/ Pa." Lower edge is fringed. Made by J.H. Shaw, 425 Bulletin Bldg. Phila. (Pa.).
Date Range
1924
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Cabinet
Cabinet 2
Storage Shelf
Shelf 2
Storage Container
Box 0525
Object Name
Ribbon, Membership
Length (cm)
17.78
Length (ft)
0.5833333333
Length (in)
7
Width (cm)
6.35
Width (ft)
0.2083333333
Width (in)
2.5
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2023-09-29
Condition Notes
Part of "6' and dash ("-") have worn off folded portion of ribbon.
Horace E. Kennedy campaign button. Kennedy ran for Mayor of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and served as the city's mayor from 1920-1922. Blue and gold color border around photo of Kennedy. Made by J.H. Shaw, Phila., Pa. Owned by Mrs. D.B. Landis who may have also donated it.
National Federation of Post Office Clerks emblem on button with gold border. Printed in gold on navy blue ribbon attached below: "Pennsylvania/ State Convention/ at/ Bethlehem, PA/ July 10-11, 1927." Above the date is a paper insert with "J.P. Sheer,/ Local 95,/ Lancaster, Pa." Made by The Whitefield & Hoag Co., Newark, New Jersey.
Blue D.A.R. delegate ribbon. "Delegate/ (D.A.R. emblem)/ Continental/ Congress/ 29th./ Pennsylvania/State/ Conference/ Philadelphia/ 1925." Top edge folder over with cardboard label attached. Safety pin in label. Made by Meyer's Military Shop, Badge Makers, 1331 F. St., N.W., Washington, D.C.
