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Collection
Ephemera Collection
Object ID
1970.036.9
Date Range
1970
Collection
Ephemera Collection
Description
Small round charm of copper-colored non-ferrous metal. Irregular scalloped edges adorn a disk shape having a central low-relief scene of a 2-story, 4-bay building set against a large cloud, flanked by trees. Above in raised letters is "BOWMANSVILLE / Sesqui-Centennial" and below is "1820-1970 / AUGUST 14, 15, 16, 1970." Small wire hanging ring attached at top.
Charm is housed within its original hinged-lid square plastic box, displayed on gray foam. Box has clear lid and blue bottom. Paper sticker under box reads: "C H / 2.00."
Date Range
1970
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 4
Storage Cabinet
Unit 18
Storage Container
Box 1001
Subcategory
Adornment
Object Name
Charm
Material
Metal
Diameter (in)
0.625
Condition
Excellent
Condition Date
2015-01-27
Condition Notes
High points on raised scene have some wear indicated by loss of definition and shiny surface on tree at right.
Object ID
1970.036.9
Accession Number
1970.036
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Collection
History Collection: Events
Object ID
2008.025
Date Range
December 7-8, 1971
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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