The walnut frame of the chair is exposed. The crest is flat and squared. The upholstered back has a slight taper. Three quarters down the back, the walnut arms curve outward with partial upholstered rests, The back frame continues below the arms in a gentle outward curve to form the side rails of the upolstered seat. The seat is an elongated, slightly tapered rectangle with a straight apron. The arms are supported with back curved uprights terminating at the cushioned arm rests with a foliate carved scroll design. The front legs are both ornate, tapered reeded columns terminating in brass casters; the back legs are square and canted terminating on brass casters.
Provenance
George B. Willson
To - Mary Willson Rettew
To - The James Buchanhan Foundation LancasterHistory
Re-upholstered in Black Horsehair -date unknown Seat and back had been covered in beige self-stripe damask with blue braid. Unknown if this was original.
Orange-pink colored cherry wood table. Oblong rectangular top with rounded, carved ends. Top unlocks to tilt vertically. Turned spindle with egg-shaped center and three spreading legs. Circular brass locking mechanism on underside of top.
Made by Mr. Willson's gardener, John More, from a cherry tree on the Wheatland grounds.
List of items including cords of wood and chickens that Mr. G. Willson bought from Harriet Lane Johnston
Description
List of items including cords of wood and chickens totaling $55.73 that Mr. G. Willson bought from Harriet Lane Johnston with her acknowledgment dated 14 July 1884. Wheatland.
James Buchanan Papers, Penn State University Libraries,
https://libraries.psu.edu/findingaids/1458.htm
Related Item Notes
James Buchanan Family Papers
MG-96 James Buchanan Collection
Historical Society of Pennsylvania microfilm
Photograph collections
Curatorial collections
Wheatland Mansion
Notes
May 2020 PastPerfect Conversion
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Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
JBMS1995.234
Other Number
JBFP Part 2, Series 2, Subseries 1, Folder 10
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
The James Buchanan Family Papers were collected by the James Buchanan Foundation for the Preservation of Wheatland. This collection was relocated from the Wheatland mansion to the LancasterHistory archives in the Spring of 2009. Digitization of the James Buchanan Family Papers was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 201808013051, 2019-2020.
Acknowledgment of George B. Willson that he has bought Harriet Lane Johnston’s Wheatland estate
Description
Acknowledgment of George B. Willson that he has bought Harriet Lane Johnston’s Wheatland estate for $20,000, half to be paid now and the rest in installments; sale includes plants for the garden, bookcases in library, 2 cows, one horse, all farming implements; she may continue occupying the house until 1 July next with free supply of ice, fruit, and vegetables. Approved by Harriet Lane Johnston. Written on Harriet Lane Johnston’s stationery. 120 Park Street, [Baltimore].
James Buchanan Papers, Penn State University Libraries,
https://libraries.psu.edu/findingaids/1458.htm
Related Item Notes
James Buchanan Family Papers
MG-96 James Buchanan Collection
Historical Society of Pennsylvania microfilm
Photograph collections
Curatorial collections
Wheatland Mansion
Notes
May 2020 PastPerfect Conversion
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Some items are photocopies from other collections--researchers must obtain permission for reproduction and publication from the owner of the original material.
Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
JBMS1995.412
Other Number
JBFP Part 2, Series 2, Subseries 2, Folder 2
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
The James Buchanan Family Papers were collected by the James Buchanan Foundation for the Preservation of Wheatland. This collection was relocated from the Wheatland mansion to the LancasterHistory archives in the Spring of 2009. Digitization of the James Buchanan Family Papers was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 201808013051, 2019-2020.
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.
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.
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.
Crotch-grained veneer, central urn finial flanked by two s-curve scroll carvings, white enameled metal dial is arched. Chapter ring has Arabic numerals in black with minutes written in intervals of five around face. Small circular seconds dial.
Provenance
Owned by Buchanan. Remained at Wheatland through Harriet's, Willson's and Rettew's ownership. Sold at auction of Mary Rettew's estate to Donor (Suter)
