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Chatelaine

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/68598416-fdcd-420e-8465-008010724630
Collection
History Collection: Person, Sarah Ann Stauffer
Object ID
2002.154.57
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Collection
History Collection: Person, Sarah Ann Stauffer
Description
Four items on chains all attached to a metal ring (1 inch diameter):
A- 3 plain plastic notecards that pivot from a grommet with "sterling" silver cover monogrammed "G.M.F." On a 3.5-inch chain that's attached to a larger ring.
B- coin holder with "GMF" monogram on side. Maker's mark on bottom and "925 Fine Sterling."
C- pencil marked "Sterling" at top
D.(see also 2002.154.60) circular container: Maker's mark with "926 Fine Sterling." A round empty container (compact-like) with hinged top. "G.M.F" inscribed on lid.
belonged to Gertrude Stauffer
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 4
Storage Cabinet
Unit 20
Storage Container
Box 0615
People
Stauffer, Gertrude
Subcategory
Multiple Use Artifacts
Object Name
Chatelaine
Material
Silver
Dimension Details
A. Notepad is 1.5 inch wide x 2.25 inches long
B. Coin holder diameter is 1 inch. Cylinder is 1 inch high.
C. Pen is 3 inches long
D. Circular container diameter is 2 inches; about .5 inch deep
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2018-10-17
Condition Notes
Some tarnish. Pencil is dented.
Object ID
2002.154.57
Accession Number
2002.154
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Token, Store

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Collection
History Collection: Person, Sarah Ann Stauffer
Object ID
2002.154.59
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Collection
History Collection: Person, Sarah Ann Stauffer
Description
4 metal department store tokens (charge ends) used in the 20's belonging to Gertrude. Stored in leather pouch they were received in.
A: lion emblem. #140515. Shield with B G
B: Floral shape "S&N" or perhaps "N&S Co" #79369
C: "Strawbridge and Clothier Seal of Confidence." Image of Wm Penn & a Lenape tribesman shaking hands. #150252
D: "J.W." surrounds crown atop shield containing 3 fleur-de-lis. #136004 "Le Meilleur du Monde" (Trans.: "The Best in the World.")
Made By
Lane Manufacturing Company
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 4
Storage Cabinet
Unit 20
Storage Container
Box 0615
People
Stauffer, Gertrude
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Object Name
Token, Store
Length (in)
2.5
Width (in)
2
Dimension Details
measurements of leather pouch
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2018-09-21
Condition Notes
Pouch lining threads separating. Some corrosion on snap.
Object ID
2002.154.59
Accession Number
2002.154
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