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Collection
History Collection: Person, Sarah Ann Stauffer
Object ID
2002.154.58
Collection
History Collection: Person, Sarah Ann Stauffer
Description
Large metal key with open oval-shaped handle.Stem is open.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 4
Storage Cabinet
Unit 20
Storage Container
Box 0615
Subcategory
Household Accessory
Object Name
Key
Material
Brass
Height (in)
0.375
Length (in)
4.75
Width (in)
2
Object ID
2002.154.58
Accession Number
2002.154
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Collection
History Collection: Person, Sarah Ann Stauffer
Object ID
2002.154.103
Date Range
1833
Collection
History Collection: Person, Sarah Ann Stauffer
Description
Linen cross-stitch Pa German show towel. Most in typical red thread but for large "MH" in center section done in red and blue threads. Stitched designs on top 26 inches and lower 10 inches with a 23.5-inch plain section in the middle. "Martha Hoover" & "MH" twice as well as an 8-line rhyme. In bottom section are designs, alphabet and "1833" Top is rolled hem with bias tap loops at both corners. Lower edges are fringes.
Date Range
1833
Year Range From
1833
Year Range To
1833
Made By
Hoover, Martha
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 4
Storage Cabinet
Unit 20
Storage Container
Box 0493
People
Hoover, Martha
Subcategory
Household Accessory
Object Name
Towel, Hand
Material
Cotton, Linen
Length (in)
62.5
Width (cm)
43.18
Width (ft)
1.4166666667
Width (in)
17
Dimension Details
Top section is 50 inches long with a 1-inch fringe. Lower attached section is 11.5 inches long with 1-inch fringe.
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2018-09-24
Condition Notes
Stitching is in excellent condition. Colors are good. Many brown stains that indicate sections of fabric were next to acidic surfaces when stored.
Object ID
2002.154.103
Accession Number
2002.154
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