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Collection
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate inventory of Elliott Eskridge Lane
Object ID
Inv 1857 F002 L
Date Range
1857
Collection
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate inventory of Elliott Eskridge Lane
Description
Estate inventory of Elliott Eskridge Lane
Date Range
1857
Year
1857
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0076
People
Lane, Elliott Eskridge
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Subjects
Probate records
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Estate inventories
Probate records
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Estate Inventory
Object ID
Inv 1857 F002 L
Box Number
076
Additional Notes
1 item, 1 piece
Classification
RG-03-00-0133
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate inventory of James B. Lane
Object ID
Inv 1863 F004 L
Date Range
1863
Collection
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate inventory of James B. Lane
Description
Estate inventory of James B. Lane
Date Range
1863
Creation Date
1863
Year
1863
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0076
People
Lane, James Buchanan
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Subjects
Probate records
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Probate records
Estate inventories
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Estate Inventory
Object ID
Inv 1863 F004 L
Box Number
076
Additional Notes
Occupation: partner in firm J. B. & G. Taylor Lane. 1 item, 5 pieces
Classification
RG-03-00-0133
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate inventory of John N. Lane
Object ID
Inv 1856 F008 L
Date Range
1856
Collection
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate inventory of John N. Lane
Description
Estate inventory of John N. Lane
Date Range
1856
Creation Date
1856
Year
1856
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0076
People
Lane, John N.
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Subjects
Probate records
Search Terms
Estate inventories
Probate records
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Estate Inventory
Object ID
Inv 1856 F008 L
Box Number
076
Additional Notes
1 item, 15 pieces
Classification
RG-03-00-0133
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1952.002.001
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
Lithograph signed Print of Queen Victoria from painting by F. Winterhalter. Black ink, oval background. Victoria-body is 1/4 to her left, head front. Wearing crown, drop jewel earring, large stone necklace. Shoulder gown in trimmed with fur. Mounted in a The frame is a gilt decorated wood frame. Signed "Victoria R."
F. Winterhalter painted the original. J. A. Vinter, engraver. Day & Son, lithographer.
Provenance
Queen Victoria
To - Prince Edward (her son)
To - Harriet Lane Johnston
To - Patty Lane (Niece)
To - Patty Lane Fay Eldridge (Great Niece)
To - James Buchanan Foundation
LancasterHistory
Year Range From
1858
Year Range To
1860
Creator
Winterhalter, F.
Vinter, J. A.
Day & Son
Made By
Day & Son
Last Owner
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Sitting Room
Storage Wall
South Wall
People
Victoria, Queen of England
Edward, Prince of Wales
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Frame
yes
Object Name
Lithograph
Material
Paper/Wood
Medium
Lithograph
Makers Mark
Painted By F. Winterhalter' 'On Stone by J.A. Vinter', 'Day & Son, Lithrs to th
Height (in)
36
Width (in)
29.625
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2023-05-08
Object ID
W.1952.002.001
Place of Origin
London, England
Accession Number
W.1952.002
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1992.014.001
Date Range
19th century
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
Traveling trunk manufactured by J.W. Allen Military Outfitter, 37 Strand, London, England. Low profile oblong trunk with a leather handle on both short ends. Single hinged metal hasp on center apron of the lid locks into flat lock opening at top center of the trunk body. Two partial leather straps that added additional closure to the trunk are extant. Oval brass medallion attached below the lock with J.W. Allen Military Outfitter 37 Strand embossed. H.E.J. Baltimore painted in white stenciling on both ends. White label stating 'Deposit ticket / May 16, 1874 / Henry E. Johnston / 3743' on one end.
Provenance
Henry Elliott Johnston
To - Harriet Lane Johnston
To - May Kennedy (Harriet's cousin)
To - Julia Kennedy Taylor (May's sister)
To - Julia Taylor's daughters
To - Edmund R. Taylor III (Julia's grandson)
To - James Buchanan Foundation
LancasterHistory
Date Range
19th century
Made By
J. W. Allen Military Outfitter
Last Owner
Johnston, Henry Elliot
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
West Wing East Room
Storage Wall
South Wall
People
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Johnston, Henry Elliot
Subcategory
Personal Gear
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Inscription Position
Front of trunk
Inscription Technique
Stamped
Inscription Text
J.W. Allen Military Outfitter, 37 Strand
Inscription Type
Manufacturer's Mark
Object Name
Trunk
Material
Cardboard/Leather/Cloth/Iron
Makers Mark
Oval brass medallion attached below the lock.
Height (in)
36
Width (in)
18.375
Depth (in)
21
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2022-11-30
Condition Notes
One handle is missing and extant handle is deteriorated and torn.
Object ID
W.1992.014.001
Place of Origin
London, England
Accession Number
W.1992.014.001
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
2018.007.001
  1 image  
Collection
Wheatland
Description
American Empire straight-front sideboard with crotch-grain veneered oblong gallery. The upper front has a shallow overhang with a wide center drawer and two replacement glass pulls. Front also has two end drawers with original spiral cut glass pulls. Below the frieze is a double-door cupboard flanked by single door cupboards faced with crotch-grain veneer with slightly sunk oblong panels, each fitted with brass-keyhole surrounds. The freeze surmounts four turned and reeded pilasters with bull-nose trim along the apron. The piece stands on eight turned legs terminating on bun feet.
Provenance
James Buchanan
To Harriet Lane Johnston
Purchased by Julius Friedrick Sachse at a Lancaster Auction
Bequeathed to Samuel B. Sadtler, Great Grandson to Mr. Sachse
Year Range From
1840
Year Range To
1856
Last Owner
Buchanan, James
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Dining Room
Storage Wall
West Wall
People
Buchanan, James
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Sideboard
Material
Pine, Mahogany Veneer
Height (cm)
114.935
Height (ft)
3.7708333333
Height (in)
45.25
Length (cm)
185.42
Length (ft)
6.0833333333
Length (in)
73
Width (cm)
59.69
Width (ft)
1.9583333333
Width (in)
23.5
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2022-02-17
Condition Notes
Several pieces of veneer missing.
Object ID
2018.007.001
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Accession Number
2018.007
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Collection
Wheatland
Title
Marble Fragment from Original Tomb of James Buchanan
Object ID
W.1989.074.001
Date Range
1868-1868
  1 image  
Collection
Wheatland
Title
Marble Fragment from Original Tomb of James Buchanan
Description
Fragment from James Buchanan's tomb in Woodward Hill Cemetery, Lancaster, PA. Rectangular base with relief carving of three oak leaves on one short branch with an acorn on top. White marble. On back: paper with handwritten ink: 'a piece of waste marble from (the?) Tomb of Hon. James Buchanan.
Provenance
Found by donor at gravesite. From original tombstone. Gift of Jim McMullin per Pat Clarke 4/5/2023
Date Range
1868-1868
Made By
Howell, Charles M., attributed
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 3
Storage Cabinet
Unit 17
Storage Shelf
Shelf 4
Storage Container
Box W002
People
Buchanan, James
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Fragment
Material
Marble
Height (in)
2
Length (in)
5
Width (in)
3.438
Object ID
W.1989.074.001
Notes
Unknown history of ownership.
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Accession Number
W.1989.074
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1992.001.001.a
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
One of 6 sterling silver teaspoons featuring the standard shell pattern on the handle's end both front and back, as well as on the back of the bowl's head. Front of handle also features scrollwork with a palm leaf and fleur de lis. Centered below the front shell pattern is the Johnston family's coat of arms symbol; a bent armored arm holding a dagger.
Made by Charles Boyton, silversmith.
Provenance
Henry Elliot Johnston
To - Harriet Lane Johnston
To - May Kennedy (Harriet's cousin)
To - Julia Kennedy Taylor (May's sister)
To - Julia's daughters
To - Edmund R. Taylor III (Julia's grandson)
To - James Buchanan Foundation
LancasterHistory
Year Range From
1830
Year Range To
1835
Made By
Boyton, Charles
Last Owner
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Second Floor Hall
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Cabinet
Linen Closet
Storage Shelf
Shelf 1
People
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Johnston, Henry Elliot
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Inscription Position
Back of spoon handle
Inscription Technique
Stamped
Inscription Text
C.B
Inscription Type
Hallmark
Object Name
Teaspoon
Material
Sterling Silver
Makers Mark
Mark is Charles Boyton of London, England 1830
Date Mark is a capital 'U', which is the style from 1835.
London Sterling marks include:
* Uncrowned Leapard's head
* William IV sovereign's head
* Lion Passant
Length (cm)
15.07998
Length (ft)
0.49475
Length (in)
5.937
Width (cm)
3.01498
Width (ft)
0.0989166667
Width (in)
1.187
Depth (cm)
0.635
Depth (ft)
0.0208333333
Depth (in)
0.25
Dimension Details
Bowl length = 2"
Condition
Excellent
Condition Date
2022-11-30
Object ID
W.1992.001.001.a
Place of Origin
London, England
Accession Number
W.1992.001
Images
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1992.001.001.b
  1 image  
Collection
Wheatland
Description
One of 6 sterling silver teaspoons featuring the standard shell pattern on the handle's end both front and back, as well as on the back of the bowl's head. Front of handle also features scrollwork with a palm leaf and fleur de lis. Centered below the front shell pattern is the Johnston family's coat of arms symbol; a bent armored arm holding a dagger.
Made by Charles Boyton, silversmith.
Provenance
Henry Elliot Johnston
To - Harriet Lane Johnston
To - May Kennedy (Harriet's cousin)
To - Julia Kennedy Taylor (May's sister)
To - Julia's daughters
To - Edmund R. Taylor III (Julia's grandson)
To - James Buchanan Foundation
LancasterHistory
Year Range From
1830
Year Range To
1835
Made By
Boyton, Charles
Last Owner
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Second Floor Hall
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Cabinet
Linen Closet
Storage Shelf
Shelf 1
People
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Johnston, Henry Elliot
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Teaspoon
Material
Sterling Silver
Condition
Excellent
Condition Date
2022-11-30
Object ID
W.1992.001.001.b
Place of Origin
London, England
Accession Number
W.1992.001
Images
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1992.001.001.c
  1 image  
Collection
Wheatland
Description
One of 6 sterling silver teaspoons featuring the standard shell pattern on the handle's end both front and back, as well as on the back of the bowl's head. Front of handle also features scrollwork with a palm leaf and fleur de lis. Centered below the front shell pattern is the Johnston family's coat of arms symbol; a bent armored arm holding a dagger.
Made by Charles Boyton, silversmith.
Provenance
Henry Elliot Johnston
To - Harriet Lane Johnston
To - May Kennedy (Harriet's cousin)
To - Julia Kennedy Taylor (May's sister)
To - Julia's daughters
To - Edmund R. Taylor III (Julia's grandson)
To - James Buchanan Foundation
LancasterHistory
Year Range From
1830
Year Range To
1835
Made By
Boyton, Charles
Last Owner
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Second Floor Hall
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Cabinet
Linen Closet
Storage Shelf
Shelf 1
People
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Johnston, Henry Elliot
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Teaspoon
Material
Sterling Silver
Condition
Excellent
Condition Date
2022-11-30
Object ID
W.1992.001.001.c
Place of Origin
London, England
Accession Number
W.1992.001
Images
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1992.001.001.d
  1 image  
Collection
Wheatland
Description
One of 6 sterling silver teaspoons featuring the standard shell pattern on the handle's end both front and back, as well as on the back of the bowl's head. Front of handle also features scrollwork with a palm leaf and fleur de lis. Centered below the front shell pattern is the Johnston family's coat of arms symbol; a bent armored arm holding a dagger.
Made by Charles Boyton, silversmith.
Provenance
Henry Elliot Johnston
To - Harriet Lane Johnston
To - May Kennedy (Harriet's cousin)
To - Julia Kennedy Taylor (May's sister)
To - Julia's daughters
To - Edmund R. Taylor III (Julia's grandson)
To - James Buchanan Foundation
LancasterHistory
Year Range From
1830
Year Range To
1835
Made By
Boyton, Charles
Last Owner
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Second Floor Hall
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Cabinet
Linen Closet
Storage Shelf
Shelf 1
People
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Johnston, Henry Elliot
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Teaspoon
Material
Sterling Silver
Condition
Excellent
Condition Date
2022-11-30
Object ID
W.1992.001.001.d
Place of Origin
London, England
Accession Number
W.1992.001
Images
Less detail
Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1992.001.001.e
  1 image  
Collection
Wheatland
Description
One of 6 sterling silver teaspoons featuring the standard shell pattern on the handle's end both front and back, as well as on the back of the bowl's head. Front of handle also features scrollwork with a palm leaf and fleur de lis. Centered below the front shell pattern is the Johnston family's coat of arms symbol; a bent armored arm holding a dagger.
Made by Charles Boyton, silversmith.
Provenance
Henry Elliot Johnston
To - Harriet Lane Johnston
To - May Kennedy (Harriet's cousin)
To - Julia Kennedy Taylor (May's sister)
To - Julia's daughters
To - Edmund R. Taylor III (Julia's grandson)
To - James Buchanan Foundation
LancasterHistory
Year Range From
1830
Year Range To
1835
Made By
Boyton, Charles
Last Owner
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Second Floor Hall
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Cabinet
Linen Closet
Storage Shelf
Shelf 1
People
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Johnston, Henry Elliot
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Teaspoon
Material
Sterling Silver
Condition
Excellent
Condition Date
2022-11-30
Object ID
W.1992.001.001.e
Place of Origin
London, England
Accession Number
W.1992.001
Images
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1992.001.001.f
  1 image  
Collection
Wheatland
Description
One of 6 sterling silver teaspoons featuring the standard shell pattern on the handle's end both front and back, as well as on the back of the bowl's head. Front of handle also features scrollwork with a palm leaf and fleur de lis. Centered below the front shell pattern is the Johnston family's coat of arms symbol; a bent armored arm holding a dagger.
Made by Charles Boyton, silversmith.
Provenance
Henry Elliot Johnston
To - Harriet Lane Johnston
To - May Kennedy (Harriet's cousin)
To - Julia Kennedy Taylor (May's sister)
To - Julia's daughters
To - Edmund R. Taylor III (Julia's grandson)
To - James Buchanan Foundation
LancasterHistory
Year Range From
1830
Year Range To
1835
Made By
Boyton, Charles
Last Owner
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Second Floor Hall
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Cabinet
Linen Closet
Storage Shelf
Shelf 1
People
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Johnston, Henry Elliot
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Teaspoon
Material
Sterling Silver
Condition
Excellent
Condition Date
2022-11-30
Object ID
W.1992.001.001.f
Place of Origin
London, England
Accession Number
W.1992.001
Images
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1992.001.001.g
  1 image  
Collection
Wheatland
Description
One of 12 sterling silver dinner forks featuring the standard shell pattern on the handle's end both front and back, as well as on the back of the bowl's head. Front of handle also features scrollwork with a palm leaf and fleur de lis. Centered below the front shell pattern is the Johnston family's coat of arms symbol; a bent armored arm holding a dagger.
Made by Charles Boyton, silversmith.
Provenance
Henry Elliot Johnston
To - Harriet Lane Johnston
To - May Kennedy (Harriet's cousin)
To - Julia Kennedy Taylor (May's sister)
To - Julia's daughters
To - Edmund R. Taylor III (Julia's grandson)
To - James Buchanan Foundation
LancasterHistory
Year Range From
1830
Year Range To
1835
Made By
Boyton, Charles
Last Owner
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Second Floor Hall
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Cabinet
Linen Closet
Storage Shelf
Shelf 1
People
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Johnston, Henry Elliot
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Fork, Dinner
Material
Sterling Silver
Length (cm)
17.30248
Length (ft)
0.5676666667
Length (in)
6.812
Width (cm)
2.54
Width (ft)
0.0833333333
Width (in)
1
Condition
Excellent
Condition Date
2022-11-30
Object ID
W.1992.001.001.g
Place of Origin
London, England
Accession Number
W.1992.001
Images
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1992.001.001.h
  1 image  
Collection
Wheatland
Description
One of 12 sterling silver dinner forks featuring the standard shell pattern on the handle's end both front and back, as well as on the back of the bowl's head. Front of handle also features scrollwork with a palm leaf and fleur de lis. Centered below the front shell pattern is the Johnston family's coat of arms symbol; a bent armored arm holding a dagger.
Made by Charles Boyton, silversmith.
Provenance
Henry Elliot Johnston
To - Harriet Lane Johnston
To - May Kennedy (Harriet's cousin)
To - Julia Kennedy Taylor (May's sister)
To - Julia's daughters
To - Edmund R. Taylor III (Julia's grandson)
To - James Buchanan Foundation
LancasterHistory
Year Range From
1830
Year Range To
1835
Made By
Boyton, Charles
Last Owner
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Second Floor Hall
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Cabinet
Linen Closet
Storage Shelf
Shelf 1
People
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Johnston, Henry Elliot
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Fork, Dinner
Material
Sterling Silver
Length (cm)
17.30248
Length (ft)
0.5676666667
Length (in)
6.812
Width (cm)
2.54
Width (ft)
0.0833333333
Width (in)
1
Condition
Excellent
Condition Date
2022-11-30
Object ID
W.1992.001.001.h
Place of Origin
London, England
Accession Number
W.1992.001
Images
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1992.001.001.i
  1 image  
Collection
Wheatland
Description
One of 12 sterling silver dinner forks featuring the standard shell pattern on the handle's end both front and back, as well as on the back of the bowl's head. Front of handle also features scrollwork with a palm leaf and fleur de lis. Centered below the front shell pattern is the Johnston family's coat of arms symbol; a bent armored arm holding a dagger.
Made by Charles Boyton, silversmith.
Provenance
Henry Elliot Johnston
To - Harriet Lane Johnston
To - May Kennedy (Harriet's cousin)
To - Julia Kennedy Taylor (May's sister)
To - Julia's daughters
To - Edmund R. Taylor III (Julia's grandson)
To - James Buchanan Foundation
LancasterHistory
Year Range From
1830
Year Range To
1835
Made By
Boyton, Charles
Last Owner
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Second Floor Hall
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Cabinet
Linen Closet
Storage Shelf
Shelf 1
People
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Johnston, Henry Elliot
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Fork, Dinner
Material
Sterling Silver
Length (cm)
17.30248
Length (ft)
0.5676666667
Length (in)
6.812
Width (cm)
2.54
Width (ft)
0.0833333333
Width (in)
1
Condition
Excellent
Condition Date
2022-11-30
Object ID
W.1992.001.001.i
Place of Origin
London, England
Accession Number
W.1992.001
Images
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1992.001.001.j
Collection
Wheatland
Description
One of 12 sterling silver dinner forks featuring the standard shell pattern on the handle's end both front and back, as well as on the back of the bowl's head. Front of handle also features scrollwork with a palm leaf and fleur de lis. Centered below the front shell pattern is the Johnston family's coat of arms symbol; a bent armored arm holding a dagger.
Made by Charles Boyton, silversmith.
Provenance
Henry Elliot Johnston
To - Harriet Lane Johnston
To - May Kennedy (Harriet's cousin)
To - Julia Kennedy Taylor (May's sister)
To - Julia's daughters
To - Edmund R. Taylor III (Julia's grandson)
To - James Buchanan Foundation
LancasterHistory
Year Range From
1830
Year Range To
1835
Made By
Boyton, Charles
Last Owner
Johnston, Harriet Lane
People
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Johnston, Henry Elliot
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Fork, Dinner
Material
Sterling Silver
Length (cm)
17.30248
Length (ft)
0.5676666667
Length (in)
6.812
Width (cm)
2.54
Width (ft)
0.0833333333
Width (in)
1
Condition
Excellent
Condition Date
2022-11-30
Object ID
W.1992.001.001.j
Place of Origin
London, England
Accession Number
W.1992.001
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1992.001.001.k
  1 image  
Collection
Wheatland
Description
One of 12 sterling silver dinner forks featuring the standard shell pattern on the handle's end both front and back, as well as on the back of the bowl's head. Front of handle also features scrollwork with a palm leaf and fleur de lis. Centered below the front shell pattern is the Johnston family's coat of arms symbol; a bent armored arm holding a dagger.
Made by Charles Boyton, silversmith.
Provenance
Henry Elliot Johnston
To - Harriet Lane Johnston
To - May Kennedy (Harriet's cousin)
To - Julia Kennedy Taylor (May's sister)
To - Julia's daughters
To - Edmund R. Taylor III (Julia's grandson)
To - James Buchanan Foundation
LancasterHistory
Year Range From
1830
Year Range To
1835
Made By
Boyton, Charles
Last Owner
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Second Floor Hall
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Cabinet
Linen Closet
Storage Shelf
Shelf 1
People
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Johnston, Henry Elliot
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Fork, Dinner
Material
Sterling Silver
Length (cm)
17.30248
Length (ft)
0.5676666667
Length (in)
6.812
Width (cm)
2.54
Width (ft)
0.0833333333
Width (in)
1
Condition
Excellent
Condition Date
2022-11-30
Object ID
W.1992.001.001.k
Place of Origin
London, England
Accession Number
W.1992.001
Images
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1992.001.001.l
  1 image  
Collection
Wheatland
Description
One of 12 sterling silver dinner forks featuring the standard shell pattern on the handle's end both front and back, as well as on the back of the bowl's head. Front of handle also features scrollwork with a palm leaf and fleur de lis. Centered below the front shell pattern is the Johnston family's coat of arms symbol; a bent armored arm holding a dagger.
Made by Charles Boyton, silversmith.
Provenance
Henry Elliot Johnston
To - Harriet Lane Johnston
To - May Kennedy (Harriet's cousin)
To - Julia Kennedy Taylor (May's sister)
To - Julia's daughters
To - Edmund R. Taylor III (Julia's grandson)
To - James Buchanan Foundation
LancasterHistory
Year Range From
1830
Year Range To
1835
Made By
Boyton, Charles
Last Owner
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Second Floor Hall
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Cabinet
Linen Closet
Storage Shelf
Shelf 1
People
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Johnston, Henry Elliot
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Fork, Dinner
Material
Sterling Silver
Length (cm)
17.30248
Length (ft)
0.5676666667
Length (in)
6.812
Width (cm)
2.54
Width (ft)
0.0833333333
Width (in)
1
Condition
Excellent
Condition Date
2022-11-30
Object ID
W.1992.001.001.l
Place of Origin
London, England
Accession Number
W.1992.001
Images
Less detail
Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1992.001.001.m
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
One of 12 sterling silver dinner forks featuring the standard shell pattern on the handle's end both front and back, as well as on the back of the bowl's head. Front of handle also features scrollwork with a palm leaf and fleur de lis. Centered below the front shell pattern is the Johnston family's coat of arms symbol; a bent armored arm holding a dagger.
Made by Charles Boyton, silversmith.
Provenance
Henry Elliot Johnston
To - Harriet Lane Johnston
To - May Kennedy (Harriet's cousin)
To - Julia Kennedy Taylor (May's sister)
To - Julia's daughters
To - Edmund R. Taylor III (Julia's grandson)
To - James Buchanan Foundation
LancasterHistory
Year Range From
1830
Year Range To
1835
Made By
Boyton, Charles
Last Owner
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Second Floor Hall
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Cabinet
Linen Closet
Storage Shelf
Shelf 1
People
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Johnston, Henry Elliot
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Fork, Dinner
Material
Sterling Silver
Length (cm)
17.30248
Length (ft)
0.5676666667
Length (in)
6.812
Width (cm)
2.54
Width (ft)
0.0833333333
Width (in)
1
Condition
Excellent
Condition Date
2022-11-30
Object ID
W.1992.001.001.m
Place of Origin
London, England
Accession Number
W.1992.001
Images
Less detail

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