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Coin, Commemorative

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Collection
Red Rose Coin Club Collection
Title
Red Rose Coin Club, John Wise
Object ID
2007.500.10
Date Range
1985
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Collection
Red Rose Coin Club Collection
Title
Red Rose Coin Club, John Wise
Description
Commemorative Coin Set, "John Wise"
Metal frame, 2 coins (Bronze & Silver).
Date Range
1985
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Cabinet
Cabinet 2
Storage Shelf
Shelf 1
Storage Container
Box 0002
People
Wise, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Coin, Commemorative
Object ID
2007.500.10
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Flag

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/5f503213-245a-464d-bd97-530152784128
Collection
History Collection
Title
John Wise 34 Star American Flag
Object ID
1967.009.1
Date Range
1834
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Collection
History Collection
Title
John Wise 34 Star American Flag
Description
Framed flag of John Wise used on Balloon flights. 13 stars, 7 red stripes, 6 white stripes. Attached note reads, "This flag has accompanied 239 aerial voyages - has travelled in the air over 11,000 miles - has been constantly the harbinger of good fortune and no serious accident ever occurred while it was present. It is a talisman of good luck. It is over 34 years old and was made in 1834." Bdly faded.
Date Range
1834
Year Range From
1834
Year Range To
1834
Made By
Wise, Sarah Stock
Last Owner
Wise, John
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 5
Storage Cabinet
Unit 42
Storage Shelf
Shelf 2
Storage Drawer
Bin 2-A
People
Wise, John
Subcategory
Ceremonial Artifact
Search Terms
balloons
Object Name
Flag
Material
Silk
Height (in)
26.5
Width (in)
43.5
Condition
Good
Condition Notes
Needs rematted, removal of acidic backing board
Object ID
1967.009.1
Accession Number
1967.009
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Painting

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/94ec23d4-56d1-495a-8a16-782950460928
Collection
Fine Arts Collection: Paintings
Title
John Wise
Object ID
1967.009.2
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Collection
Fine Arts Collection: Paintings
Title
John Wise
Description
Portrait of John Wise by grandson John Wise, son of Charles Wise
Creator
Wise, John
Painted By
John Wise (grandson)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 5
Storage Cabinet
Unit 44
Storage Shelf
Shelf 3
Storage Drawer
Bin 2
People
Wise, John
Wise, Charles
Subcategory
Art
Subject of Painting
John Wise (inventor)
Object Name
Painting
Oither Names
Portrait
Condition
Poor
Condition Notes
Painting condition: Poor, 4" tear top center, 2" tear top center, 2" tear left center, numerous punctures
Painting repair: humidify, line, mend tears and holes, remove old varnish, inpaint, revarnish
Frame condition: Unframed
Frame repair:
Object ID
1967.009.2
Notes
Frame measurements: Height 27
Width 22
Depth
Accession Number
1967.009
Other Number
Painting #083
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Transparency, Lantern Slide

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Collection
Photography Collection: Lantern Slides
Object ID
2002.091.011
Date Range
1889-1920
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Collection
Photography Collection: Lantern Slides
Description
Penn Square: Wise balloon ascension
Date Range
1889-1920
Year Range From
1889
Year Range To
1920
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Wise, John
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Transparency, Lantern Slide
Material
Glass, Paper
Height (in)
3.25
Width (in)
4
Depth (in)
0.125
Object ID
2002.091.011
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
2002.091
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