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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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Paperweight

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/a5ca5d4d-e5c3-4647-849a-503999649326
Collection
History Collection: Person, Sarah Ann Stauffer
Object ID
2002.154.56
Date Range
March 5, 1968
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Collection
History Collection: Person, Sarah Ann Stauffer
Description
Golden elephant with red eyes suspended in clear plastic block. "March 5, 1968 / Salute to Republican Leadership"
Signed by 4 individuals, top left signature is Gerald R. Ford's signature.
Block in white cardboard box with lid.
Date Range
March 5, 1968
Year Range From
1968
Year Range To
1968
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 4
Storage Cabinet
Unit 20
Storage Container
Box 0615
People
Ford, Gerald R.
Stauffer, Sarah Ann
Subcategory
Written Communication T&E
Search Terms
Republican Party
Object Name
Paperweight
Material
Plastic
Height (in)
1
Length (in)
3.25
Width (in)
3.25
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2018-09-24
Object ID
2002.154.56
Accession Number
2002.154
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Token, Store

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/51c86496-9f9c-4572-b943-070434848466
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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