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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1989.144.001
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
Black cast-iron firebacks. Two sides curved out. Six repeated panels of foliate-like design. Two shorter front side panels also have small wreath molded above.
Provenance
James Buchanan
To Harriet Lane Johnston
To Mary A. Willson
To George B. and Mary E. Willson
To Mary Willson Rettew
To James Buchanan Foundation
LancasterHistory
Year Range From
1840
Year Range To
1842
Made By
Margaretta Furnace
Last Owner
Buchanan, James
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Library
Storage Wall
East Wall
Storage Cabinet
Fireplace Firebox
People
Buchanan, James
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Inscription Position
Top Center panels
Inscription Text
Margaretta Furnace
Inscription Type
Manufacturer's Mark
Object Name
Fireback
Material
Cast Iron
Makers Mark
Technique is cast in iron
Height (cm)
82.2325
Height (ft)
2.6979166667
Height (in)
32.375
Width (cm)
65.405
Width (ft)
2.1458333333
Width (in)
25.75
Condition
Excellent
Condition Date
2022-11-07
Object ID
W.1989.144.001
Notes
Fireback was in this room's fireplace in the mansion when the James Buchanan Foundation purchased the historic site in 1935.
Place of Origin
York, York County, Pennsylvania
Accession Number
W.1989.144
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1989.144.002
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
Black cast-iron firebacks. Two sides curved out. Six repeated panels of foliate-like design. Two shorter front side panels also have small wreath molded above.
Provenance
James Buchanan
To Harriet Lane Johnston
To Mary A. Willson
To George B. and Mary E. Willson
To Mary Willson Rettew
To James Buchanan Foundation
LancasterHistory
Year Range From
1840
Year Range To
1842
Made By
Margaretta Furnace
Last Owner
Buchanan, James
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Northeast Bedchamber
Storage Wall
East Wall
Storage Cabinet
Fireplace Firebox
Storage Shelf
Firebox & Hearth
People
Buchanan, James
Subcategory
Temperature Control Device
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Inscription Position
Top Center panels
Inscription Text
Margaretta Furnace
Inscription Type
Manufacturer's Mark
Object Name
Fireback
Material
Cast Iron
Makers Mark
Technique is cast in iron
Height (in)
32.375
Width (in)
25.75
Condition
Excellent
Condition Date
2022-11-07
Object ID
W.1989.144.002
Notes
Fireback was in this room's fireplace in the mansion when the James Buchanan Foundation purchased the historic site in 1935.
Place of Origin
York, York County, Pennsylvania
Accession Number
W.1989.144
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
2018.007.001
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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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