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Collection
History Collection: Person, Sarah Ann Stauffer
Object ID
2002.154.57
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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Collection
History Collection: Person, Sarah Ann Stauffer
Object ID
2002.154.60
Collection
History Collection: Person, Sarah Ann Stauffer
Description
Part of chatelaine (see 2002.154.57D). A round empty container with hinged top on a short chain with a round link at the top (to be attached to ring on chatelaine). "G.M.F" inscribed on lid.
Belonged to Gertrude.
Maker's mark on back
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 4
Storage Cabinet
Unit 20
Storage Container
Box 0615
People
Stauffer, Gertrude Frantz
Subcategory
Container
Object Name
Chatelaine
Material
Sterling Silver
Diameter (in)
2
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2018-09-24
Condition Notes
Tarnished.
Object ID
2002.154.60
Accession Number
2002.154
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Collection
History Collection: Person, Sarah Ann Stauffer
Object ID
2002.154.94
Collection
History Collection: Person, Sarah Ann Stauffer
Description
This chatelaine with a decorative belt hook worn at the waist holds three chains with sewing supplies.
a. is the silver metal belt clip monogrammed with "EB" on the back prong.
B- Horn needle-case with screw-top
C- Wool pin cushion (red, green, 8-pointed white pieced stars on both end with read and green diamonds in center portion with silver metal band to attach to chain.
D- Emery sand-filled fabric strawberry to remove rust from pins and needles. Ornate silver cap says "Sterling."
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 4
Storage Cabinet
Unit 20
Storage Container
Box 0615
Subcategory
Multiple Use Artifacts
Object Name
Chatelaine
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2018-09-21
Condition Notes
Some tranish. A few holes in pincushion fabric.
Object ID
2002.154.94
Accession Number
2002.154
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