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Barometer

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/d7772b5f-445e-4001-9d57-670737843789
Collection
Science, Medicine & Technology Collection
Object ID
1981.997
Date Range
1850
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Collection
Science, Medicine & Technology Collection
Description
Barometer, mercurial, stick with thermometer in walnut case with brass engraved dial, circa 1850. Purchased from the Hein Estate, Lititz.
Date Range
1850
Year Range From
1850
Year Range To
1860
Made By
J. W. Queen and Company
Storage Location
LCHS / Willson Memorial Building
Storage Room
Guild Vault
Storage Wall
South Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 04
Storage Shelf
Shelf 5
Subcategory
Meteorological T&E
Object Name
Barometer
Object ID
1981.997
Place of Origin
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Credit
In Memory of Herbert H. Freund
Accession Number
1981.997
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Barometer

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/4de6cca9-68e4-4aa0-9f3d-399503649339
Collection
Science, Medicine & Technology Collection
Object ID
1980.009
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Collection
Science, Medicine & Technology Collection
Description
Mercurial barometer atop wooden post. Owned by James W. Queen and Co., 924 Chestnut St., Philadelphia.
Year Range From
1840
Year Range To
1860
Storage Location
LCHS / Willson Memorial Building
Storage Room
Guild Vault
Storage Wall
South Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 03
Storage Shelf
Shelf 4
Subcategory
Meteorological T&E
Object Name
Barometer
Object ID
1980.009
Notes
details needed
Accession Number
1980.009
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Barometer, Mercury

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/5dc3c899-07e2-4597-8387-188992743542
Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.57.8
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
Top part gives the house temperature and bottom part shows the changes in weather. Wood case, brab, glass, mercury. Tag on back 'Taylor & Anderson, Ltd. (Late Deane & Son) The Farnham Depository IRS A. Burgin- South St., Farnham, No. 20'
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
2nd Floor
Storage Wall
Main Hall
Storage Cabinet
East Room
Subcategory
Meteorological T&E
Object Name
Barometer, Mercury
Height (in)
41.2
Width (in)
11.875
Depth (in)
2.5
Object ID
W.57.8
Accession Number
W.57.8
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Thermometer

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/ba0f4f87-e773-4c5d-b2da-401685930055
Collection
General Collection
Object ID
2002.139
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Collection
General Collection
Description
Mercury thermometer encased in glass obelisk.
Attached noted reads, "Bowman's Jewelers, Thermometer"
Storage Location
LCHS / Willson Memorial Building
Storage Room
Museum West
Storage Wall
CC S
Storage Cabinet
Unit 06
Storage Shelf
Shelf 1
People
Bowman
Subcategory
Meteorological T&E
Object Name
Thermometer
Material
Glass
Height (in)
3
Width (in)
0.875
Depth (in)
0.875
Condition
Good
Object ID
2002.139
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Weathervane

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/ac3c00bd-c377-461c-a407-610624270199
Collection
Decorative Arts Collection: Base Metals
Object ID
1931.014.1
Date Range
1759-1800
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Collection
Decorative Arts Collection: Base Metals
Description
Weathervane constructed in shape of rooster of painted sheet iron with hand forged hinges. "1759" cut out from center. Streaks of paint to represent feathers on tail and from neck. Yellow beak and red comb and chin.
From old hotel on the Lincoln Highway east of Lancaster, PA. Purchased at the sale of the estate of the Misses Metzger by donor.
Provenance
purchased from the estate of Misses Metzger
Date Range
1759-1800
Year Range From
1759
Year Range To
1800
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 4
Storage Cabinet
Unit 20
Storage Shelf
Shelf 2
Storage Container
Box 0320
Subcategory
Meteorological T&E
Object Name
Weathervane
Material
Sheet Iron
Height (in)
9
Width (in)
14.5
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2019-03-25
Condition Notes
4 jagged holes in sign and one along edge. Head has been reattached to neck.
Object ID
1931.014.1
Accession Number
1931.014
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Weathervane

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/a72a42ea-c61a-4cbb-9166-437884651486
Collection
Decorative Arts Collection: Base Metals
Object ID
2006.998
Date Range
July 2, 1920
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Collection
Decorative Arts Collection: Base Metals
Description
Fish-shaped weathervane. Constructed of tin sheet iron. Maker's mark: "W. Slaugh / July 2, 1920".
Date Range
July 2, 1920
Year Range From
1920
Year Range To
1920
Creator
Slaugh, W.
Subcategory
Meteorological T&E
Object Name
Weathervane
Material
Sheet Iron
Height (in)
20
Width (in)
36.5
Depth (in)
3
Condition
Good
Object ID
2006.998
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Role
Artist
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Weathervane

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/9838c52c-e8ca-4d40-bf6f-891926036440
Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Object ID
P.85.11
Date Range
Late 19th century
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Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Description
Weathervane, sheet iron, with iron upright support and brackets. In the shape of an Indian striding forward with right arm raised while holding a long hatchet. Directional arrow (spear?) is below waist, slanting upwards.
Date Range
Late 19th century
Year Range From
1880
Year Range To
1900
Subcategory
Meteorological T&E
Object Name
Weathervane
Object ID
P.85.11
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
P.85.11
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