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Collection
Military Collection
Title
J. Conner's Civil War Knapsack
Object ID
2006.997
Date Range
April 1861
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Collection
Military Collection
Title
J. Conner's Civil War Knapsack
Description
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.
Date Range
April 1861
Year Range From
1816
Year Range To
1816
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 3
Storage Cabinet
Unit 17
Storage Shelf
Shelf 5
Storage Container
Box 0192
People
Conner, J.
Subcategory
Personal Gear
Object Name
Backpack
Material
Canvas, Leather, Cotton, Metal
Height (in)
5
Length (in)
33
Width (in)
24
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2022-07-07
Condition Notes
Paint is flaking.
One strip on back is loose.
Object ID
2006.997
Usage
Conner, John
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.60.2 (1-2)
Date Range
1840's
Collection
Wheatland
Description
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
Date Range
1840's
Year Range From
1
Subcategory
Personal Gear
Object Name
Bag, Garment
Dimension Details
.1: 20.0' x 14.5' .2: 19.0' x 15.5'
Object ID
W.60.2 (1-2)
Accession Number
W.60.2
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.00.46.1
Date Range
1840's
Collection
Wheatland
Description
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.
Date Range
1840's
Year Range From
1
Subcategory
Personal Gear
Object Name
Bag, Garment
Height (in)
14
Width (in)
19
Depth (in)
14.375
Object ID
W.00.46.1
Accession Number
W.0.46
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1991.001.001.a-b
Collection
Wheatland
Description
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.
Year Range From
1
Year Range To
1
Subcategory
Personal Gear
Object Name
Bandbox
Material
Paper/Wood
Height (in)
7.5
Diameter (in)
16.25
Dimension Details
Measurements given include lid.
Condition Notes
Some loss of paper covering.
Object ID
W.1991.001.001.a-b
Credit
Dr. and Mrs. Paul H. Ripple
Accession Number
W.1991.001
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Collection
Decorative Arts Collection
Object ID
2013.002.1
Collection
Decorative Arts Collection
Description
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.'
Made By
Henry and Zoe Kauffman
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 29
Storage Shelf
Shelf 3
Subcategory
Personal Gear
Object Name
Bandbox
Material
Wood
Height (in)
1.75
Length (in)
4.75
Width (in)
3.5
Condition
Good
Object ID
2013.002.1
Accession Number
2013.002
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.89.21a-b
Date Range
Unknown
Collection
Wheatland
Description
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.
Date Range
Unknown
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 3
Storage Cabinet
Unit 17
Storage Shelf
Shelf 4
Subcategory
Personal Gear
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Bottle, Perfume
Height (in)
3.375
Dimension Details
Base diameter: 1.375'
Object ID
W.89.21a-b
Accession Number
W.89.21
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Collection
Costume and Accessories Collection
Object ID
1995.997
Collection
Costume and Accessories Collection
Description
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"
Made By
Standard Collar Company
Subcategory
Personal Gear
Object Name
Box, Collar
Material
Pine
Height (in)
3.75
Length (in)
5
Width (in)
4.125
Condition
Fair
Condition Notes
Some warpage of box.
Object ID
1995.997
Usage
Williamson & Foster
Accession Number
1995.997
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1935.021.001
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
Wooden walking stick, painted dark brown with horizontal gold stripes. 'Horn' or 'Tusk' handle
Year Range From
1800
Year Range To
1860
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Northwest Bedchamber
Storage Wall
Northeast Corner
Subcategory
Personal Gear
Object Name
Cane
Material
Wood
Height (in)
34.5
Dimension Details
handle 3.500
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2023-02-09
Condition Notes
Minor wearing of paint
Object ID
W.1935.021.001
Accession Number
W.1935.021
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Collection
Wheatland
Title
Walking Cane Belonging to James Buchanan
Object ID
W.89.58
Date Range
1856-1861
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Collection
Wheatland
Title
Walking Cane Belonging to James Buchanan
Description
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.
Date Range
1856-1861
Last Owner
Buchanan, James
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 3
Storage Cabinet
Unit 17
Storage Shelf
Shelf 3
People
Buchanan, James
Subcategory
Personal Gear
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Cane
Material
Wood, Ivory
Height (in)
33
Width (in)
4.25
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2015-09-02
Condition Notes
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.
Usage
Buchanan, James
Credit
Mrs. Howard S. Roberts
Accession Number
W.89.58
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Collection
Decorative Arts Collection
Object ID
2004.030
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Collection
Decorative Arts Collection
Description
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.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 5
Storage Cabinet
Unit 46
Storage Shelf
Shelf 3
Storage Container
Box 0382
Subcategory
Personal Gear
Object Name
Cane
Material
Wood, Metal
Length (in)
33
Diameter (in)
0.625
Condition
Fair
Condition Notes
Bone handle not attached, finish scratched off many areas of shaft, tip missing. Wood in upper thrid of cane is split.
Object ID
2004.030
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