Wrought iron chain of 0.75"-long oval links. One end of chain has large iron ring attached; nothing at other end.
Metal strip (42.1.1A) is unattached with unknown purpose. Dimensions are: 0.5" W 9.375" L and 1/16" Thick. Each end is slightly widened with two holes at each end.
Note attached to chain reads, "Wrought Iron Chain Pull for Door Bolt from building erected in 1756 in Lancaster, Pa"
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.
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."
Hammer head of nickel-plated steel with highly polished surface, handle missing. Elongated form has both ends tapering down from a central swell. Corners are chamfered. Both ends of hammer head have a flattened face with faceted edges. At center of bottom is an open socket for handle with a metal wedge mounted inside. Sole decoration is an incised diamond centered at both top and bottom.
Used for the destruction of the Shober Stables to build the YMCA.
In 1896, this hammer was auctioned off by the YMCA to the highest bidder for the ceremonial privilege of striking the first blows for the demolition of the old Shober stables. C.G. Schuberth bid $105 to win the privilege. (Charles Schuberth was the proprietor of Lancaster Steam Laundry at 146 E. King St.) The YMCA board had decided on March 14, 1896 to remove the sheds in preparation for erecting a new building on a site at North Queen and Orange Sts., Groundbreaking took place on April 22, 1899.
Pick(possibly a hammer) with wooden handle and cast iron head. Head is symmetrical with flat ends tapering to a point. One side of the head is stamped "CROSSLE[Y]/PHILA". Narrower neck with a thicker bootom as the handle. Handle and head both appear to be lacquered. Octagonal handle surface.
Pick (possibly a hammer) with wooden handle and cast iron head. Head is symmetrical with flat ends tapering to a point. One side of head is stamped: "[J]RADY/[L]ancaster PA". Wooden handle with narrower neck. "R" on bottom of handle. Both handle and head appear to be lacquered. Round handle.
Pick (possibly a hammer) with a wooden handle and a cast iron head. Head is symmetrical with flat ends tapering to a point. Both sides of the head are stamped "J. LAN/MAKE" and "J.LA/MAKE". Narrowneck. "R" inscribed on the bottom of handle. Handle and head appear to be lacquered. Rounded handle.
Bore gole from beetle about 6 inches from the top of the ehad. Some rust appearing on iron. Wood slightly chipping around the handle and head where they adjoin.
Object ID
2016.999.4
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
