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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1935.090.002c
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
Ironstone shaving mug; body has a high gloss blue surface with two cranes and flora on one side and one crane and flora design on opposite side. Lip and interior is white with a gilt band at lip; base is white and flares outward decorated with a gilt band at top and at base. The round ear-shaped handle is white with gilt band on both sides of finger hole.
Provenance
Mary A. Willson
Mary E. Willson
George B. Willson
Mary Willson Rettew
Year Range From
1863
Year Range To
1867
Made By
Coxon & Company
Last Owner
Willson and Rettew families
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Northeast Bedchamber
Storage Wall
South Wall
Storage Cabinet
Washstand
Storage Shelf
Top Surface
People
Rettew, Mary Willson
Willson, George Bolivar
Willson, Mary Ann Rettew
Willson, Mary Elizabeth
Inscription Position
Bottom
Inscription Technique
Stamped
Inscription Text
Ironstone China
Coxon & Co.
Inscription Type
Manufacturer's Mark
Object Name
Mug, Shaving
Material
Ironstone
Makers Mark
The Coxon & Co. mark was a badge with the American eagle in the centre and the name of the firm in a ribbon beneath, stamped in black under glaze.
Related Publications
Thorn, Jordan C. 'Handbook of Old Pottery and Porcelain Marks'. Tudor Publishing Company, New York, 1947.
Height (cm)
8.89
Height (ft)
0.2916666667
Height (in)
3.5
Depth (cm)
8.255
Depth (ft)
0.2708333333
Depth (in)
3.25
Diameter (cm)
9.525
Diameter (ft)
0.3125
Diameter (in)
3.75
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2022-11-11
Condition Notes
Verticle stress fracture line is visible on inside of mug.
Object ID
W.1935.090.002c
Place of Origin
Trenton, New Jersey
Accession Number
W.1935.090
Images
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1935.090.003d
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
Ironstone washbasin; interior of body has a high gloss blue surface with three cranes and flora evenly distributed; a white circle defines the center of the basin bowl. The exterior of the washbasin is white with a double gilt band around the lip and one gilt band near the foot.
Provenance
Mary A. Willson
Mary E. Willson
George B. Willson
Mary Willson Rettew
Year Range From
1863
Year Range To
1867
Made By
Coxon & Company
Last Owner
Willson and Rettew families
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Northeast Bedchamber
Storage Wall
South Wall
Storage Cabinet
Washstand
Storage Shelf
Top Surface
People
Rettew, Mary Willson
Willson, George Bolivar
Willson, Mary Ann Rettew
Willson, Mary Elizabeth
Inscription Position
Bottom
Inscription Technique
Stamped
Inscription Text
Ironstone China
Coxon & Co.
Inscription Type
Manufacturer's Mark
Object Name
Washbasin
Material
Ironstone
Makers Mark
The Coxon & Co. mark was a badge with the American eagle in the centre and the name of the firm in a ribbon beneath, stamped in black under glaze.
Related Publications
Thorn, Jordan C. 'Handbook of Old Pottery and Porcelain Marks'. Tudor Publishing Company, New York, 1947.
Height (cm)
11.43
Height (ft)
0.375
Height (in)
4.5
Depth (cm)
10.16
Depth (ft)
0.3333333333
Depth (in)
4
Diameter (cm)
37.1475
Diameter (ft)
1.21875
Diameter (in)
14.625
Dimension Details
Foot of basin has a 7.25" diameter
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2022-11-11
Object ID
W.1935.090.003d
Place of Origin
Trenton, New Jersey
Accession Number
W.1935.090
Images
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1935.090.004e
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
Ironstone pitcher; body has a high gloss blue surface with two cranes and flora on one side and one crane and flora design on opposite side. The interior of the pitcher is white with a wide gilt band around the lip, but is worn away around spout. The white handle with gilded trim grows out of the back of the top lip and extends along the back and attaches to the widest section of the body. The foot is white with gilt band decoration.
Provenance
Mary A. Willson
Mary E. Willson
George B. Willson
Mary Willson Rettew
Year Range From
1863
Year Range To
1867
Made By
Coxon & Company
Last Owner
Willson and Rettew families
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Northeast Bedchamber
Storage Wall
South Wall
Storage Cabinet
Washstand
Storage Shelf
Top Surface
People
Rettew, Mary Willson
Willson, George Bolivar
Willson, Mary Ann Rettew
Willson, Mary Elizabeth
Inscription Position
Bottom
Inscription Technique
Stamped
Inscription Text
Ironstone China
Coxon & Co.
Inscription Type
Manufacturer's Mark
Object Name
Pitcher, Wash
Material
Ironstone
Makers Mark
The Coxon & Co. mark was a badge with the American eagle in the centre and the name of the firm in a ribbon beneath, stamped in black under glaze.
Related Publications
Thorn, Jordan C. 'Handbook of Old Pottery and Porcelain Marks'. Tudor Publishing Company, New York, 1947.
Height (cm)
33.3375
Height (ft)
1.09375
Height (in)
13.125
Depth (cm)
32.7025
Depth (ft)
1.0729166667
Depth (in)
12.875
Circumference (ft)
36.83
Circumference (cm)
1.2083333333
Circumference (in)
14.5
Dimension Details
Foot diameter = 4.375
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2022-11-11
Object ID
W.1935.090.004e
Place of Origin
Trenton, New Jersey
Accession Number
W.1935.090
Images
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1935.090.005f
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
Ironstone shaving mug; body has a high gloss blue surface with two cranes and flora on one side and one crane and flora design on opposite side.
Provenance
Mary A. Willson
Mary E. Willson
George B. Willson
Mary Willson Rettew
Year Range From
1863
Year Range To
1867
Made By
Coxon & Company
Last Owner
Willson and Rettew families
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Northeast Bedchamber
Storage Wall
South Wall
Storage Cabinet
Washstand
Storage Shelf
Top Surface
People
Rettew, Mary Willson
Willson, George Bolivar
Willson, Mary Ann Rettew
Willson, Mary Elizabeth
Inscription Position
Bottom
Inscription Technique
Stamped
Inscription Text
Ironstone China
Coxon & Co.
Inscription Type
Manufacturer's Mark
Object Name
Pitcher, Wash
Material
Ironstone
Makers Mark
The Coxon & Co. mark was a badge with the American eagle in the centre and the name of the firm in a ribbon beneath, stamped in black under glaze.
Related Publications
Thorn, Jordan C. 'Handbook of Old Pottery and Porcelain Marks'. Tudor Publishing Company, New York, 1947.
Height (cm)
21.9075
Height (ft)
0.71875
Height (in)
8.625
Depth (cm)
19.685
Depth (ft)
0.6458333333
Depth (in)
7.75
Diameter (cm)
10.795
Diameter (ft)
0.3541666667
Diameter (in)
4.25
Circumference (ft)
25.4
Circumference (cm)
0.8333333333
Circumference (in)
10
Dimension Details
Foot diameter = 3.25"
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2022-11-11
Object ID
W.1935.090.005f
Place of Origin
Trenton, New Jersey
Accession Number
W.1935.090
Images
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1936.074.001
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
Bottom is shallow dish comprised of cast gilt spelter to mimic two overlapping oak leaves with stems and acorns. The two 'stems' hold faceted glass ink wells as acorn tops. The lids of each well are faceted and hinged at metal bands around the neck.
Provenance
Mary A. Willson
To Mary E. Willson and George B. Willson
To Mary Willson Rettew
To The James Buchanan Foundation
LancasterHistory
Last Owner
Willson and Rettew families
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Northeast Bedchamber
Storage Wall
North Wall
Storage Cabinet
Desk
Storage Shelf
Top Surface
People
Rettew, Mary Willson
Willson, George Bolivar
Willson, Mary Ann Rettew
Willson, Mary Elizabeth
Subcategory
Written Communication T&E
Object Name
Inkstand
Material
Cast Gilt Spelter, Glass
Height (in)
4.125
Dimension Details
base: 7.062 x 4.500
Condition
Excellent
Condition Date
2022-11-19
Object ID
W.1936.074.001
Accession Number
W.1936.074
Images
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1935.090.001a-b
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
Ironstone chamber pot with lid. Body and lid have high gloss blue surface with crane and flora design with a gilded band at the lip that is repeated just above the foot. Handle is white a rope design at top with gilded highlights. Chamber pot lid has a white cylindrical design with gilded highlights on the handle that is centered horizontally above the lid surface; two rope designs serve as stems that wrap around the handle at opposite of the cylinder and attach it to the lid with gilded highlights. Surface of lid features crane and flora decor.
Provenance
Mary A. Willson
Mary E. Willson
George B. Willson
Mary Willson Rettew
Year Range From
1863
Year Range To
1867
Made By
Coxon & Company
Last Owner
Willson and Rettew families
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Northeast Bedchamber
Storage Wall
South Wall
Storage Cabinet
Washstand
Storage Shelf
Bottom Shelf
People
Rettew, Mary Willson
Willson, George Bolivar
Willson, Mary Ann Rettew
Willson, Mary Elizabeth
Subcategory
Toilet Article
Inscription Position
Bottom of Pot
Inscription Technique
Stamped
Inscription Text
Ironstone China
Coxon & Co.
Inscription Type
Manufacturer's Mark
Object Name
Pot, Chamber
Material
Ironstone
Makers Mark
No mark on Lid surface
The Coxon & Co. mark was a badge with the American eagle in the centre and the name of the firm in a ribbon beneath, stamped in black under glaze.
Related Publications
Thorn, Jordan C. 'Handbook of Old Pottery and Porcelain Marks'. Tudor Publishing Company, New York, 1947.
Height (cm)
13.97
Height (ft)
0.4583333333
Height (in)
5.5
Depth (cm)
12.065
Depth (ft)
0.3958333333
Depth (in)
4.75
Diameter (cm)
21.9075
Diameter (ft)
0.71875
Diameter (in)
8.625
Dimension Details
Lid dimensions: 10" diameter x 4.75" height
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2022-11-11
Condition Notes
Lid has a chip missing at the lip.
Object ID
W.1935.090.001a-b
Place of Origin
Trenton, New Jersey
Accession Number
W.1935.090
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Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1828 #333
Date Range
1828
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Admin/Biographical History
This record group contains canceled orders that were issued by the county commissioners for payment to be made by the county treasurer. The orders show date, order number, amount, name of payee, purpose, and signatures of the county commissioners. In the case of "poor children," teachers were reimbursed by the county for tuition and/or the supplies purchased for students whose parents were unable to pay.
Date Range
1828
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Storage Container
Box 0008
People
Armstrong, Margarate
Armstrong, Rheuben
Barney, John
Brown, Daniel
Chamberlain, Joanna
Cober, John
Cober, Michael
Farnsworth, C. L. C.
Herr, Matilda
Herteman, Catharin
Herteman, Christian
Hoven, John
Johnson, Hiram
Johnson, Sarah
Kauffman, Tobias
Laurence, Wental
McMichael, Abner
McMichael, William
Olds, Ezra
Patric, Septer
Sherrie, David
Stahl, Jefferson
Stephenson, Catharine
Stephenson, William
Stoner, Jacob
Stoner, Nancy
Wallis, Elizabeth
Wallis, John
White, Benjamin
White, John
White, Nicholas
Willson, Clarry
Willson, David
Willson, Jacob
Willson, Robert
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Poor children
Students
Teachers
Washington Boro
Place
Washington Boro
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1828 #333
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
008
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1994/05/05.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Armstrong, Margarate.
Armstrong, Rheuben.
Barney, John.
Brown, Daniel.
Chamberlain, Joanna.
Cober, John.
Cober, Michael.
Farnsworth, C. L. C. Teacher.
Herr, Matilda.
Herteman, Catharin.
Herteman, Christian.
Hoven, John.
Johnson, Hiram.
Johnson, Sarah.
Kauffman, Tobias.
Laurence, Wental.
McMichael, Abner.
McMichael, William.
Olds, Ezra.
Patric, Septer.
Sherrie, David.
Stahl, Jefferson.
Stephenson, Catharine.
Stephenson, William.
Stoner, Jacob.
Stoner, Nancy.
Wallis, Elizabeth.
Wallis, John.
White, Benjamin.
White, John.
White, Nicholas.
Willson, Clarry.
Willson, David.
Willson, Jacob.
Willson, Robert.
1 item. 1 piece.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1828 #403
Date Range
1828
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Admin/Biographical History
This record group contains canceled orders that were issued by the county commissioners for payment to be made by the county treasurer. The orders show date, order number, amount, name of payee, purpose, and signatures of the county commissioners. In the case of "poor children," teachers were reimbursed by the county for tuition and/or the supplies purchased for students whose parents were unable to pay.
Date Range
1828
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Storage Container
Box 0009
People
Armstrong, Margaret
Armstrong, Rheuben
Aupole, Benjamin
Aupole, Tracy
Barney, John
Chamberlain, Joanna
Coben, John
Coben, Michael
Collins, James
Farnsworth, C. L. C.
Herr, Matilda
Hesteman, Catharine
Hesteman, Christian
Hoven, John
Johnson, Hiram
Johnson, Jacob
Johnson, Sarah
Kauffman, Tobias
Laurence, Lea
Laurence, Wental
McMichael, Abner
McMichael, William
Olds, Ezra
Patric, Septer
Sherrie, David
Stahl, Jefferson
Stephenson, Catharine
Stephenson, William
Stoner, Jacob
Stoner, Nancy
Wallis, Elizabeth
Wallis, John
Wertz, John
White, Benjamin
White, John
White, Nicholas
Willson, Clarry
Willson, David
Willson, Jacob
Willson, Robert
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Poor children
Students
Teachers
Washington Boro
Place
Washington Boro
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1828 #403
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
009
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1994/05/12.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Armstrong, Margaret.
Armstrong, Rheuben.
Aupole, Benjamin.
Aupole, Tracy.
Barney, John.
Chamberlain, Joanna.
Coben, John.
Coben, Michael.
Collins, James.
Farnsworth, C. L. C. Teacher.
Herr, Matilda.
Hesteman, Catharine.
Hesteman, Christian.
Hoven, John.
Johnson, Hiram.
Johnson, Jacob.
Johnson, Sarah.
Kauffman, Tobias.
Laurence, Lea.
Laurence, Wental.
McMichael, Abner.
McMichael, William.
Olds, Ezra.
Patric, Septer.
Sherrie, David.
Stahl, Jefferson.
Stephenson, Catharine.
Stephenson, William.
Stoner, Jacob.
Stoner, Nancy.
Wallis, Elizabeth.
Wallis, John.
Wertz, John.
White, Benjamin.
White, John.
White, Nicholas.
Willson, Clarry.
Willson, David.
Willson, Jacob.
Willson, Robert.
1 item 1 piece.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1821 #270
Date Range
1821
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Admin/Biographical History
This record group contains canceled orders that were issued by the county commissioners for payment to be made by the county treasurer. The orders show date, order number, amount, name of payee, purpose, and signatures of the county commissioners. In the case of "poor children," teachers were reimbursed by the county for tuition and/or the supplies purchased for students whose parents were unable to pay.
Date Range
1821
Year
1821
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Bush, John
Bush, Catharine
Bush, Mary
Caufroad, Daniel
Caufraod, Mary
Caufroad, Jess
Evans, Davies
Hart, Daniel
Hart, Jacob
Hart, John
Miller, George
Miller, Andrew
Towsley, Jane
Towsley, Sarah Ann
Willson, James
Willson, Andrew
Willson, Lydia
Willson, William
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Caernarvon Twp.
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Poor children
Students
Teachers
Place
Caernarvon Twp.
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1821 #270
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
001
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1994/07/08.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Bush, John. Father of Catharine Bush; Mary Bush.
Caufroad, Daniel. Father of Mary Caufraod; Jess Caufroad.
Evans, Davies. Teacher.
Hart, Daniel. Father of Daniel Hart; Jacob Hart; John Hart. Miller, George. Father of Andrew Miller.
Towsley, Jane. Mother of Sarah Ann Towsley.
Willson, James. Father of Andrew Willson; Lydia Willson; William Willson.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1822 #049
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Description
This record group contains canceled orders that were issued by the county commissioners for payment to be made by the county treasurer. The orders show date, order number, amount, name of payee, purpose, and signatures of the county commissioners. In the case of "poor children," teachers were reimbursed by the county for tuition and/or the supplies purchased for students whose parents were unable to pay. Orders include: Poor Children, Almshouse, Bridges, Coroners' Inquests, Prisons, Roads, Court House, and Tax Exonerations.
System of Arrangement
The record group is organized chronologically, then arranged by order number within each year.
Date of Accumulation
1810-1901
Year
1822
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Storage Container
Box 0002
People
Bush, John
Bush, Caty
Caufroad, Daniel
Caufroad, Jess
Caufroad, Mary
Drendell, Meria
Drendell, Frederick
Hart, Daniel
Hart, John
Hart, Jacob
Hart, Daniel
Jones, James
Jones, William
Miller, George
Miller, Andrew
Townsely, James
Townsely, Sarah Ann
Willson, James
Willson, Lydia
Willson, Andrew
Evans, Davies
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Caernarvon Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Caernarvon Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1822 #049
Box Number
002
Notes
Entered into Q&A 1993/01/22.
Additional Notes
Poor children
Bush, John. Father of Caty Bush.
Caufroad, Daniel. Father of Jess Caufroad; Mary Caufroad.
Drendell, Meria. Mother of Frederick Drendell.
Hart, Daniel. Father of John Hart; Jacob Hart; Daniel Hart.
Jones, James . Father of William Jones.
Miller, George. Father of Andrew Miller.
Evans, Davies. Teacher.
Townsely, James. Father of of Sarah Ann Townsely.
Willson, James. Father of Lydia Willson; Andrew Willson.
1 item, 1 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
Less detail

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