Ella Rohrer married Philip Charles Efinger circa 1920. Ella attended nursing school at Episcopal Hospital in Philadelphia, c. 1915. Philip served in World War 1 as an 2nd Lt. in Co. D, 56th Infantry, United States Army. Ella was a great-aunt of the donor, Richard Hauck.
Ella Rohrer married Philip Charles Efinger circa 1920. Ella attended nursing school at Episcopal Hospital in Philadelphia, c. 1915. Philip served in World War 1 as an 2nd Lt. in Co. D, 56th Infantry, United States Army. Ella was a great-aunt of the donor, Richard Hauck.
Ella Rohrer married Philip Charles Efinger circa 1920. Ella attended nursing school at Episcopal Hospital in Philadelphia, c. 1915. Philip served in World War 1 as an 2nd Lt. in Co. D, 56th Infantry, United States Army. Ella was a great-aunt of the donor, Richard Hauck.
Ella Rohrer married Philip Charles Efinger circa 1920. Ella attended nursing school at Episcopal Hospital in Philadelphia, c. 1915. Philip served in World War 1 as an 2nd Lt. in Co. D, 56th Infantry, United States Army. Ella was a great-aunt of the donor, Richard Hauck.
Very large oil on canvas, life-size portrait of Simon Cameron (1799 – 1889) sitting in an armchair in his library, turned partway to the right. Dressed in black coat, trousers and sash around neck. Left arm rests on writing table and paper with writing is hanging over the edge, secured by Cameron's left hand. No. 42, No. 56 stamped on stretcher strip.
NOTE; DOUBLE NUMBERED - 2016.999.7.
The words are difficult to read, but reportedly express Cameron's wish for the creation of a "slave army," as written in his first report to Congress in 1861. Lincoln was angry, since it was his decision to make and not Cameron's. Lincoln expunged the statement from the report and demanded that already printed copies be retrieved. See NOTES
Provenance
For several weeks before the presentation to Cameron, the portrait was in an exhibition in the Academy of Fine Arts.
Although the donors expressed their wish that the portrait be passed to the Cameron children and grandchildren, it somehow ended up with George W. Hicks, apparently a friend and/or neighbor of Cameron. He was a noted educator and long-time justice of the peace of E. Donegal Twp. Hicks died at his Maytown home in May of 1904. At some point, Mrs. Geo. Hicks donated the painting to LCHS. It is obvious that the Hicks admired Cameron since they named their son Charles Cameron Hicks (1883-1961).
H: 72 inches x W: 58 inches. Gilding w/ corners lavishly decorated w/ composition flowers, scrolls and leafage.
Object Name
Painting
Material
Paint, Canvas, Wood
Medium
Painting, Oil
Height (in)
56
Width (in)
42
Dimension Details
Frame is: 72" x 58"
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2016-11-07
Condition Notes
Minor blemishes across surface; canvas is not stretched adequately. Frame has significant losses, particularly at corners.
Object ID
1930.015
Notes
On Wed., July 19th, 1865, Cameron was presented with his portrait at his home on Front St. in Harrisburg by representatives of the Union State Central Committee from Philadelphia. During the ceremony, James N. Kerns "addressed General Cameron in behalf of the committee charged with presentation of the portrait. "He said that the Union men of Philadelphia, having a high appreciation of his worth as a citizen of Pennsylvania , and desiring to bear testimony to his services in assisting to carry the old Keystone State on the side of the Union, in the great political contest at the ballot-box in 1964, had caused this portrait to be painted by one of the best artists in the country, and charged the committee now present to present it to Simon Cameron..."
-- From an article in the Harrisburg Telegraph, July 22, 1865. (copy in file)
This sterling silver coffeepot has a hinged angular and oblong shaped lid with a finial top surmounting a flaired angular neck adorned with a Greek key above a bulging torso. The spout is square with a goose neck shape and flat opening. The pot handle is angular and square with ribbed band decor. The pedstal style base is supported by four ball feet.
See B.R. Howard Treatment Report for additional information.
Provenance
James Buchanan
To - Edward Y. Buchanan
To - One of Edward's children
To - One of Edward's Grandchildren
To - Mrs. Robert Maguire (Pauline) great, great granddaughter of Edward Y. Buchanan
Also engraved with 'This Belonged to James Buchanan Fifteenth President of United States' on bottom. (done by donors just before donation to Wheatland.)
Height (in)
10.75
Width (in)
13
Depth (in)
5.75
Object ID
W.1992.037.001
Notes
Donated by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Maguire of Shoreham, Vermont, delivered by Mrs. John Thayer of West Chester, PA. The Maguires also donated a pair of silver sugar tongs with acorn-shaped ends. (Accession #92.38)
Commemorative Medal commissioned by the donor, Dr. and Mrs. Albert Stanley Trickett. The medal was struck using an original 1857 mold in1956 by the Philadelphia U.S. Mint. The front of the medal is a raised profile of James Buchanan; the inscription around the edge reads: "James Buchanan, President of the United States, 1857." The designer's name, S.(alathial) Ellis, is below.
The reverse side features a low relief image of a farmer facing an indigenous tribesman with a plow and axe between them and the American flag in the bacground. The top inscription reads: "Labor, Virtue, Honor" on a banner. "J.(oseph) Willson" the designer's name is below.
Provenance
Dr. and Mrs. Albert Stanley Trickett (donor) to The James Buchanan Foundation for the Preservation of Wheatland.
Silver serviing spoon with the silver mark for Philadelphia silversmiths Bailey & Kitchen and J.B. engraved on the back of the handle. 136 Chestnut St, Philadelphia
Provenance
Buchanan, James
To Johnston, Harriet Lane
To Lane, John Newton (son of James B. Lane) To Fay, Patty Lane (Daughter of JB Lane)
The silversmiths, Bailey & Kitchen was originally Bailey & Co. The company was founded by Joseph Trowbridge Bailey and Andrew B. Kitchen. It was located at 136 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In 1840 Joseph’s brother Eli Westcott Bailey, a New York City jeweler and importer hurt financially by the Panic of 1837, came to Philadelphia and entered the firm. The name continued as Bailey & Kitchen. When Joseph died, Eli became the senior partner of Bailey & Co. until he retired in 1867, remaining a special partner until 1889.
Length (cm)
21.59
Length (ft)
0.7083333333
Length (in)
8.5
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2021-10-15
Object ID
W.1998.001.002
Notes
The silversmiths, Bailey & Kitchen was originally Bailey & Co. The company was founded by Joseph Trowbridge Bailey and Andrew B. Kitchen. It was located at 136 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In 1840 Joseph’s brother Eli Westcott Bailey, a New York City jeweler and importer hurt financially by the Panic of 1837, came to Philadelphia and entered the firm. The name continued as Bailey & Kitchen. When Joseph died, Eli became the senior partner of Bailey & Co. until he retired in 1867, remaining a special partner until 1889.
Silver serviing spoon with the silver mark for Philadelphia silversmiths Bailey & Co. and Christmas 1864 engraved on the handle accompanied be an engraving on the back of the handle that reads J.B. from H.R.L. (James Buchanan from Harriet Rebecca Lane.) 136 Chestnut St., Philadelphia
Provenance
Lane, Harriet R.
Christmas gift to Buchanan, James
To Johnston, Harriet Lane
To Lane, John Newton (son of James B. Lane) To Fay, Patty Lane (JB Lane daughter)
To Sebrell, Patty Lane Fay (JB Lane granddaughter)
Originally Bailey & Co, the company was founded by Joseph Trowbridge Bailey and Andrew B. Kitchen. It was located at 136 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In 1840 Joseph’s brother Eli Westcott Bailey, a New York City jeweler and importer hurt financially by the Panic of 1837, came to Philadelphia and entered the firm. The name continued as Bailey & Kitchen. When Joseph died, Eli became the senior partner of Bailey & Co. until he retired in 1867.
Length (cm)
22.86
Length (ft)
0.75
Length (in)
9
Object ID
W.1998.001.003
Notes
Originally Bailey & Co, the company was founded by Joseph Trowbridge Bailey and Andrew B. Kitchen. It was located at 136 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In 1840 Joseph’s brother Eli Westcott Bailey, a New York City jeweler and importer hurt financially by the Panic of 1837, came to Philadelphia and entered the firm. The name continued as Bailey & Kitchen. When Joseph died, Eli became the senior partner of Bailey & Co. until he retired in 1867.
The origin is in the partnership formed in 1832 by Joseph Trowbridge Bailey and Andrew B. Kitchen. New partnership was formed in 1848 under the name Bailey & Company until 1859.
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2021-11-11
Condition Notes
Good, slightly tarnished
Object ID
W.1998.001.015c
Notes
Insured & appraised value is total for seven pieces of which the silver chocolate pot is one artifact.
One of two identical silver teapots made by Bailey & Company. On the body of both teapots is the inscription M.J. Lane (Martha Armor Jenkins Lane, the wife of James Buchanan Lane and sister-in-law to Harriet Lane.)
Provenance
Lane, Martha Jenkins Lane (Mrs. James B. Lane)
To Lane, John Newton (son)
To Fay, Patty Lane Fay (daughter)
To Sebrell, Patty Lane Fay (PL Fay daughter) To James Buchanan Foundation
The origin is in the partnership formed in 1832 by Joseph Trowbridge Bailey and Andrew B. Kitchen. New partnership was formed in 1848 under the name Bailey & Company until 1859.
One of two identical silver teapots made by Bailey & Company. On the body of both teapots is the inscription M.J. Lane (Martha Armor Jenkins Lane, the wife of James Buchanan Lane and sister-in-law to Harriet Lane.)
See B.R. Howard Treatment Report for additional information.
Provenance
Lane, Martha Jenkins Lane (Mrs. James B. Lane)
To Lane, John Newton (son)
To Fay, Patty Lane Fay (daughter)
To Sebrell, Patty Lane Fay (PL Fay daughter) To James Buchanan Foundation
The origin is in the partnership formed in 1832 by Joseph Trowbridge Bailey and Andrew B. Kitchen. New partnership was formed in 1848 under the name Bailey & Company until 1859.
Height (cm)
17.145
Height (ft)
0.5625
Height (in)
6.75
Diameter (cm)
19.05
Diameter (ft)
0.625
Diameter (in)
7.5
Dimension Details
Spout to Handle = 11.25"
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2022-01-12
Condition Notes
Tarnish buildup on silver body. Needs professional cleaning and waxing.
Walnut side chairs featuring intricately carved scroll design on the cresting rail. A solid splat extends through the center of the back and joins a horizontal member above the rear seat rail. The front of the skirt is plain with a serpentine shape surmounting fully formed Louis XV cabriole legs with floral motif carvings at the top. Upholstered seat originally had leather; current seat cover is black fabric.
Walnut side chairs featuring intricately carved scroll design on the cresting rail. A solid splat extends through the center of the back and joins a horizontal member above the rear seat rail. The front of the skirt is plain with a serpentine shape surmounting fully formed Louis XV cabriole legs with floral motif carvings at the top. Upholstered seat originally had leather; current seat cover is black fabric.
