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Key

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/26bb6229-03ed-4e9c-9e9c-332058679230
Collection
History Collection: Events
Object ID
1992.008.1
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Collection
History Collection: Events
Description
Large, heavy cast iron key marked "LIBBY" in raised letters along the length of shaft.
Libby prison was originally a warehouse located in Richmond, VA that became a prison in 1862, housing Union soldiers.
Year Range From
1860
Year Range To
1900
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 29
Storage Shelf
Shelf 4
Subcategory
Household Accessory
Subject
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
Search Terms
Civil War
Keys
Object Name
Key
Material
Iron
Length (in)
7.5
Width (in)
3
Condition
Good
Object ID
1992.008.1
Place of Origin
Richmond, Virginia
Accession Number
1992.008
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Medal, Commemorative

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/d1621bb8-8e2c-4c58-a5b7-021492520897
Collection
History Collection: Events
Object ID
2006.010
Date Range
1976
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Collection
History Collection: Events
Description
Five commerative medals from 1976 bicentenial - 200th anniversary of meeting of continental congress in Lancaster, George Ross ( 1730-1779), Adam Hubley, Edward Hand, David Ramsay, William Henry - medals with board for display
Date Range
1976
Year Range From
1976
Year Range To
1976
Storage Location
LCHS / Willson Memorial Building
Storage Room
Guild Vault
Storage Wall
South Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 01
Storage Drawer
Drawer 18
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Medal, Commemorative
Diameter (in)
1.5
Condition
Excellent
Condition Date
2006-02-21
Object ID
2006.010
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Pendant

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/cb0dc270-b5d3-427c-90c4-696048240051
Collection
History Collection: Events
Object ID
2008.025
Date Range
December 7-8, 1971
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Collection
History Collection: Events
Description
Limited edition gold-plated medal, designed by C. R. Whitson, struck by the famous Franklin Mint in celebration of the 50th Floor Division Wholesalers Convention, Lancaster, Pa., December 7 and 8, 1971. The 50 years are symbolized by the star formation of five "X" Roman numerals. Includes a 26 inch link chain.
Date Range
December 7-8, 1971
Year Range From
1971
Year Range To
1971
Storage Location
LCHS / Willson Memorial Building
Subcategory
Adornment
Object Name
Pendant
Material
Metal
Diameter (cm)
3.81
Diameter (ft)
0.125
Diameter (in)
1.5
Dimension Details
length with chain is 15 in
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2017-05-23
Object ID
2008.025
Accession Number
2008.025
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Quilt

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/3343e16f-ccd3-42ef-acf5-218683870516
Collection
History Collection: Events
Object ID
2016.009.1
Date Range
1976
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Collection
History Collection: Events
Description
Quilt made to commemorate the United States Bicentennial by students of Frances Sears' 5th grade class at Wickersham Elementary. Students selected topics for their quilt squares. THey then researched designed, and created their squares. Ms. Sears created a scrapbook to document the project (part of Archives colelction).
N. Reservoir St., Lancaster City
Date Range
1976
Made By
Wickersham Elementary students
People
Sears, Frances
Subcategory
Bedding
Subject
American Revolution Bicentennial, 1976
Quilts
Search Terms
Bicentennial
Quilts
Wickersham Elementary School
Object Name
Quilt
Material
Cotton
Object ID
2016.009.1
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Credit
donation courtesy of Frances Sears
Accession Number
2016.009
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