Black painted canvas knapsack with "F. / 1st. P.V. / J. Conner" stencilled in white on outside. Belonged to John Conner of Co. F, 1st Pennsylvania Volunteers (Three Months), a company which originated in April 1861 from the Lancaster Fencibles.
Canvas with black waterproof finishe on outside. Machine sewn, squared corners with flaps at top sides that can be tied together to cover top opening. On back are four strips under which belts can be slid. Belt like a "Y"--two ends with holes from one strip that has 2 buckles at its end.
33" x 23.25" hemmed piece, centered along one long (33") edge and sewn to top back of case. Two 8.5-inch strips of twill tape sewn 7 inches apart in center of both 23.25" edges so this piece can fold over, completly covering the case and can be secured with ties.
Bags made of wool carpet with two brown leather handles and metal locks. 60.2.1: Large flower/plant design in dark colors. 60.2.2: Multi-colored earth-tone (tan, brown, burgundy, orange, etc.) geometric flower design. ***Accessioned twice, see also 00.46
Large carpet bag with two leather handles and a metal lock. One handle attached only at one side. Fall colored (tan, brown, burgundy, orange, etc.) paisely design with a touch of blue. Rust color at edge of base. Base has four small feet.
Wood and paper bandbox. Deep round wooden container covered on the outside with wallpaper. A. Body: Sides have alternating bands of paper. Blue with gold border, gray-white scallops with branch-like extensions and black cog-like designs in center, at int
Provenance
Given on consignment to Wheatland's Fallfest by Marietta antique dealer, Evie Gleason. Purchased at Fallfest by donors. Ownership unknown prior to Evie Gleason.
Wooden, oval band box. Hand painted with picture of young lady carrying basket of carrots with two rabbits at her side. Painted red band at bottom of box. Written on bottom of box 'antique box decorated by The Kauffmans Henry and Zoe.'
Large black leatherbound volume with boldly molded and decorated boards having tooling and gilt on both boards and spine. On spine is "Schoolcraft's History of Indian Tribes. / Illustrated by S. Eastman, U.S.A. / Part Third." Longer complete title on title page. Henry R. Schoolcraft. Published by authority of Congress by Lippincottt, Grambo & Co.
Gilt edged pages have elaborate impressed floral and scroll designs with centered American shield. Inside of covers is a large pasted-on panelof dark blue felted fabric with foliate designs. End papers have beautiful wallpaper-like, full-color designs of flowers and leaves in gold, green and red. Inscribed in pencil is "JBH Jr." on tissue page covering title page.
Appraiser notes a letter of presentation to Buchanan by Charles E. Mix, Acting Commissioner of Indian Affairs, dated Oct. 15, 1857. Not presently located (in pages?).
Provenance
Descent within James Buchanan Henry family to donors.
Abrasions and wear; cracking at hinge of front board and spine. Detached back board along with some pages. Most pages have liquid stains at the top; many pages have light to heavy foxing with some acid burn at edges.
Object ID
2013.008.025
Place of Origin
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Credit
Gift of the Family of Eleanor N. Henry (John D. McNeill Jr., Mary Catherine Henry West, James Buchanan Henry IV, and Elizabeth Henry Richardson)
