Oil on canvas of Christian Herr House (often called the Hans Herr House) with a man and a woman in front. Green hues with glossy finish. Three quarter inch wooden frame with rounded outer edge and lower inner border. Painted gold with recessed markings in a darker color.
Inscription: Signed lower right: "17-CHHR-19 Lancaster, H.P. Palmer 1926." Sticker on paper back: " Hans Herr House painted by H. P. Palmer" Below is label: "Christian Herr House Built 1719 Oldest house in our county"
On back of canvas on pencil script: "Hans Herr House 1719 Willow Street, Lancaster County Pa H.P. Palmer July , 1926"
VAP update: paper backing is loose in places and has acidified. Paper tape from previous repair has loosened. Behind is early 20th century calendar art of woman, dog and child in lamplight
VAP update: 9/1/2015 acidic backing replaced with acid free board. Original backings can be found in object file.
Located in the town of Charleston on the bank of the Susquehanna River.
Petition held over for consideration in the next term.
Signers of Petition: Andrew Kaufman, Christian Baughman, George Bietz, Joseph Kinsle, Martin Kreamer, John Haldeman, Christian Haldeman, Benjamin Kaufman, Daniel Musser, and two others.
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Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Signers of Petition: Joseph Wallace, George Bietz, Jacob Lindeman, John Herr, Andrew Kaufman, Henry Steiner, [unknown signature], George Rakes, Abraham Bitner, Christian Herr, [signature in German], Nathaniel Latchem, Isaiah Latchem, Samuel C. Bonham, Benjamin Kauffman.
1 Item, 1 Piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
