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Collection
Military Collection
Object ID
2016.005.11
Date Range
c. 1943
Collection
Military Collection
Description
Collection of military memorabilia of Robert C. Myers including medals, bars, and crucifix.
Provenance
Inherited by donor.
Date Range
c. 1943
Year Range From
1943
Year Range To
1943
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 3
Storage Cabinet
Unit 14
Storage Shelf
Shelf 5
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Object Name
Award
Material
Metal
Height (in)
4.75
Width (in)
6.75
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2016-06-02
Condition Notes
Some soil evident on white chenille. Apparently never stitched to clothing.
Object ID
2016.005.11
Usage
Myers, Robert C., 1925-2006
Credit
Gift of Kenneth Flosser in memory of Robert C. Myers
Accession Number
2016.005
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Collection
Science, Medicine & Technology Collection
Object ID
2003.073
Date Range
1930-1960
Collection
Science, Medicine & Technology Collection
Description
Grain bag, "John W. Eshelman and Sons / Lancaster, PA / Est. 1842.
Date Range
1930-1960
Year Range From
1930
Year Range To
1960
Storage Location
LCHS / Willson Memorial Building
Storage Room
Museum West
Storage Wall
CC N
Storage Cabinet
Unit 02
Storage Shelf
SH3
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Object Name
Bag, Grain
Material
Cotton
Length (in)
41.5
Width (in)
34.5
Condition
Good
Object ID
2003.073
Accession Number
2003.073
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Collection
Sports, Leisure & Play Collection
Object ID
2015.016.2
Collection
Sports, Leisure & Play Collection
Description
Bocce ball used by Earl Coble
Year Range From
1930
Year Range To
1940
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
North Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 01
People
Coble, Earl
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Object Name
Ball, Bocce
Object ID
2015.016.2
Credit
Gift of Roberta Spiese Frey, In Memory of her Grandparents
Accession Number
2015.016
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Collection
General Collection
Object ID
2002.030.2
Date Range
1937-1951
Collection
General Collection
Description
box for "Allison" type watch (see 2002.030.1)
Date Range
1937-1951
Year Range From
1937
Year Range To
1951
Made By
Hamilton Watch Company
Storage Location
LCHS / Willson Memorial Building
Storage Room
Guild Vault
Storage Wall
South Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 01
Storage Drawer
Drawer 15
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Object Name
Box
Length (in)
10
Width (in)
1.5
Condition
Excellent
Object ID
2002.030.2
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Accession Number
2002.030
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Collection
Science, Medicine & Technology Collection
Title
Timepiece Components
Object ID
1972.004.2
Date Range
1931
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Collection
Science, Medicine & Technology Collection
Title
Timepiece Components
Description
A Cannon Pinion, 2 pieces (in a small circular metal container with lid.) Accompanying patent documentation in file). A part for inside a clock.
Cannon Pinion is the heart of the motion works. This piece translates the movement of the wheels on the back into the time keeping display on the front.
Date Range
1931
Year Range From
1931
Year Range To
1931
Made By
Fenstermaker, Emanuel Lively
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 1
Storage Cabinet
Unit 06
Storage Shelf
Shelf 3
People
Fenstermaker, Emanuel Lively
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Object Name
Component, Timepiece
Oither Names
Cannon Pinion
Material
Stainless Steel
Height (in)
2.5
Diameter (in)
1.325
Condition
Good
Object ID
1972.004.2
Notes
See also the Patents Collection (MG0632).
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Accession Number
1972.004
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Collection
History Collection
Object ID
HC95.36.01
Date Range
c. 1935
Collection
History Collection
Description
Duck decoy of carved wood, head joined to body with slight angle to duck's right; crudely painted body is white, black, and deep mahogany. Glass eyes.
Remnants of metal tag with nails attached on bottom.
Note: Donor states decoy was made by J
Provenance
9/07/2012 - Transferred from HC Collections; 12/28/95 - from Mr. & Mrs. Lamar Libhart 4016 Green Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110
Date Range
c. 1935
Made By
Libhart, John M., 1899-1972
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Object Name
Decoy, Waterfowl
Dimension Details
Height: 8 1/2; Width: 6"; Length: 15 1/4"; Depth; Diameter:
Condition
Good
Condition Notes
Paint cracked overall; body cracked and chipped, especially on bottom; nail holes on bottom; moderate soiling and overall wear
Object ID
HC95.36.01
Place of Origin
Lancaster County
Accession Number
2012.999
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Collection
Tool Collection
Object ID
2016.007.10
Date Range
c. 1930
Collection
Tool Collection
Description
Long, thin length of octagonal bar with striking head at one end and other end with four-fluted, slightly enlarged tip. Known for making holes in masonry by hand.
Marked "BALTIMORE 3/?". along side.
Provenance
Maker to daughter Ruth Eppley Ganse and spouse Robert N. Ganse to son
Date Range
c. 1930
Year Range From
1920
Year Range To
1940
Made By
Eppley, William J., 1882-1973
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 5
People
Eppley, William J.
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Object Name
Drill, Star
Material
Steel
Length (in)
11.5
Diameter (in)
0.25
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2016-10-05
Condition Notes
Sufaces darkened with much pitting and corrosion, many scars and significant bending along length. Head is well flattened by hammer.
Object ID
2016.007.10
Usage
Eppley, William J., 1882-1973
Credit
Gift of Shirley Ganse
Accession Number
2016.007
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Collection
Tool Collection
Object ID
2016.007.11
Date Range
c. 1930
Collection
Tool Collection
Description
Long, thin length of octagonal bar with striking head at one end and other end with four-fluted, slightly enlarged tip. Known for making holes in masonry by hand.
Marked "BALTIMORE 3/?". along side.
Provenance
Maker to daughter Ruth Eppley Ganse and spouse Robert N. Ganse to son
Date Range
c. 1930
Year Range From
1920
Year Range To
1940
Made By
Eppley, William J., 1882-1973
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 5
People
Eppley, William J.
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Object Name
Drill, Star
Material
Steel
Length (in)
11.825
Diameter (in)
0.25
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2016-10-05
Condition Notes
Sufaces darkened with some pitting and corrosion, many gashes and scars and significant bending along length. Head is well flattened by hammer.
Object ID
2016.007.11
Usage
Eppley, William J., 1882-1973
Credit
Gift of Shirley Ganse
Accession Number
2016.007
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Collection
History Collection
Object ID
2006.040
Collection
History Collection
Description
Dogtags reading, "Ripple, Paul / 13202280 / Harold Ripple / 152 Wilson Dr / Lancaster, PA"
Metal chain (formerly gold in color , now fading) with small decorated plate: above the possible medical corps insignia (caduceus underneath a large letter A) the plate reads "2nd Lt. PH Ripple" and below, "MA-AUS"
Badge. Blue trim, golden underlay, a blue oillamp[?] crossed by blue and gold sword.
Badge. Blue and white with blue three-pointed symbol in center.
Badges. Similar V-shaped badges. One with black trim, olive green center, more frayed (perhaps older). The other has a navy blue faded trim with a beige center and is in excellent condition.
Pin may denote rank?
Year Range From
1942
Year Range To
1953
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Object Name
Ephemera
Material
Cloth, Metal
Object ID
2006.040
Accession Number
2006.040
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Collection
Architecture Collection
Object ID
2002.135
Date Range
1750-1800
Collection
Architecture Collection
Description
Wheat straw used in the mortar of a pre-1800 house. Removed upon renovation.
Date Range
1750-1800
Year Range From
1750
Year Range To
1800
Collector
Slaymaker
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Object Name
Fragment
Condition
Good
Object ID
2002.135
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