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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
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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
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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
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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
Willson Family Photograph Collection
Title
George B. Willson with Mary E. Willson and Mary Rettew
Object ID
W-01-02-13
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
Willson Family Photograph Collection
Title
George B. Willson with Mary E. Willson and Mary Rettew
Description
George B. Willson with Mary E. Willson (center) and Mary Rettew on the lawn at Wheatland.
2 identical photographs: 1 matted original and 1 copy
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Rettew, Mary
Willson, George Bolivar
Willson, Mary Elizabeth
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Lawns
Wheatland
Women
Place
Lancaster Twp.
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
6.5 x 4.75 inches
Dimention Details
Photograph on 8 x 10 inch studio mount
Condition
Good
Object ID
W-01-02-13
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Collection
Willson Family Photograph Collection
Object ID
W-01-07-06
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
Willson Family Photograph Collection
Description
Mary Willson Rettew with Annie Albright, George B. Willson, and Mary E. Willson
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Albright, Annie
Rettew, Mary Willson
Willson, George Bolivar
Willson, Mary Elizabeth
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Women
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
4 x 2.5 inches
Condition
Good
Object ID
W-01-07-06
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Collection
Willson Family Photograph Collection
Object ID
W-01-07-14
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
Willson Family Photograph Collection
Description
Mary Willson Rettew, George B. Willson, Mary E. Willson and 4 unidentified people (tintype)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Rettew, Mary Willson
Willson, George Bolivar
Willson, Mary Elizabeth
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Tintypes
Women
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
3 x 3.75 inches
Condition
Good
Object ID
W-01-07-14
Images
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Collection
Willson Family Photograph Collection
Object ID
W-01-07-15
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
Willson Family Photograph Collection
Description
Mary Willson Rettew, George B. Willson, Mary E. Willson and 4 unidentified people (tintype)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Rettew, Mary Willson
Willson, George Bolivar
Willson, Mary Elizabeth
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Tintypes
Women
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
3 x 3.75 inches
Condition
Good
Object ID
W-01-07-15
Images
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Collection
Willson Family Photograph Collection
Object ID
W-01-07-16
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
Willson Family Photograph Collection
Description
Mary Willson Rettew, George B. Willson, Mary E. Willson and 8 unidentified people, 2 of which are children (tintype)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Rettew, Mary Willson
Willson, George Bolivar
Willson, Mary Elizabeth
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Children
Tintypes
Women
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
3 x 3.75 inches
Condition
Good
Object ID
W-01-07-16
Images
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