Black painted canvas knapsack with "F. / 1st. P.V. / J. Conner" stencilled in white on outside. Belonged to John Conner of Co. F, 1st Pennsylvania Volunteers (Three Months), a company which originated in April 1861 from the Lancaster Fencibles.
Canvas with black waterproof finishe on outside. Machine sewn, squared corners with flaps at top sides that can be tied together to cover top opening. On back are four strips under which belts can be slid. Belt like a "Y"--two ends with holes from one strip that has 2 buckles at its end.
33" x 23.25" hemmed piece, centered along one long (33") edge and sewn to top back of case. Two 8.5-inch strips of twill tape sewn 7 inches apart in center of both 23.25" edges so this piece can fold over, completly covering the case and can be secured with ties.
Bags made of wool carpet with two brown leather handles and metal locks. 60.2.1: Large flower/plant design in dark colors. 60.2.2: Multi-colored earth-tone (tan, brown, burgundy, orange, etc.) geometric flower design. ***Accessioned twice, see also 00.46
Large carpet bag with two leather handles and a metal lock. One handle attached only at one side. Fall colored (tan, brown, burgundy, orange, etc.) paisely design with a touch of blue. Rust color at edge of base. Base has four small feet.
Wood and paper bandbox. Deep round wooden container covered on the outside with wallpaper. A. Body: Sides have alternating bands of paper. Blue with gold border, gray-white scallops with branch-like extensions and black cog-like designs in center, at int
Provenance
Given on consignment to Wheatland's Fallfest by Marietta antique dealer, Evie Gleason. Purchased at Fallfest by donors. Ownership unknown prior to Evie Gleason.
Wooden, oval band box. Hand painted with picture of young lady carrying basket of carrots with two rabbits at her side. Painted red band at bottom of box. Written on bottom of box 'antique box decorated by The Kauffmans Henry and Zoe.'
Clear glass bust of Queen Victoria wearing crown and necklace. Below circular blass bottom, a threaded neck extends. A threaded metal cap is set in the center top of the wooden base. The glass portion is screwed into the wooden base with opening for the perfumebottle at its base.
Pine box with attached hinged lid. Label in lid interior reads, "Williamson & Foster / Dealers in Clothing Hats. Furs / and Gents Finishing Goods / 'One Price Only' / 36 E. King St. / Lancaster, PA"
Cane made of maple owned by James Buchanan. Long, tapered with tip and 2-part handle of ivory. Handle grip is in the shape of a lily or trumpet flower. Lower section is elaborately carved w/ high-relief eagle on a background of leaves, stars and banner w/ "E PLURIBUS UNUM". Inscribed in black on side of handle in script is "James Buchanan / from E.C.L." Believed to be gift of Elizabeth Chapman Lawrence, friend of Buchanan and Harriet Lane.
Provenance
Descent from Buchanan to James B. Lane, grand nephew, then to donor's husband, grandson of J. B. Lane.
Cracks in handle and separation. Stains on wood. Ivory tip scarred.
Object ID
W.89.58
Notes
The cane was owned by James Buchanan and at his death given to James B. Lane, his grand nephew. It was passed down to the donors husband as grandson of James B. Lane.
Wooden walnut cane with bone handle, silver colored metal ferrule on top of shaft. 3.25 in long curved piece of bone tipped in a 1 in long tapered piece of wood. Bone is anchored to cane and join is covered by a tarnished metal band with a scalloped upper edge. Band is decorated with a duster of three upside down y-shapes marked to resemble rope. Section narrow; lengths of wooden cane as it narrows are: bottom tip .5 in, 10.75 in section, 9.75 in section. 8.75 in section, handle.