LancasterHistory Research Collections

Collection

History Collection: Events, Lancaster Bicentennial

Description

Photo album with marbelized cover and 40 plastic sleeves. 12 contain photos and notes related to Lancaster's Bicentennial celebration. Handwritten on card on first page: "June 10, 1992/ These documents from the City Safe were taken to The Conservation Centre for Art, Historic Artifacts in Philadelphia for restoration and preservation. Here are before and after pictures of

a. The Lancaster Corporation Book, 1742

b. The Charter of the City of Lancaster, 1742

c. The Plot Plan of the City of Lancaster, (?)

...Jarvis "(signature)

On page 14, handwritten on a card: "This was the metal box in which the Charter was stored until someone framed it and exposed it to the light."

On page 19: "This is the Plot Plan which needs to be studied. It has the drawing of gentleman X on the reverse side. Who drew this?"

Made by Burnes (Made in China)

Date Range

1992

Year Range From

1976

Year Range To

1992

Storage Location

LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room

DAC

Storage Wall

Island 3

Storage Cabinet

Unit 14

Storage Container

Box 0378

Subcategory

Documentary Artifact

Object Name

Album, Photograph

Height (in)

2.25

Length (in)

6.5

Width (in)

4.75

Condition

Good

Condition Date

2018-09-17

Object ID

2008.045.5

Accession Number

2008.045

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Collection

History Collection: Events, Lancaster Bicentennial

Title

Lancaster Bicentennial Coin Set

Description

Collection of 6 coins pressed into a green cardboard backing; "LANCASTER BICENTENNIAL SERIES" across top; collection includes Adam Hubley, William Henry (2), General Edward Hand, David Ramsay, and George Ross. Each coin marked "LANCASTER PATRIOT" across top. Medals produced by the Franklin Mint for the Red Rose Coin Club.

Date Range

1976

Made By

Franklin Mint

Storage Location

LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room

DAC

Storage Wall

Island 3

Storage Cabinet

Unit 14

Storage Container

Box 0378

Object Name

Coin, Commemorative

Material

Metal

Dimension Details

Cardboard holder is 9 inches long and 12 inches wide.

Coin diameter is 1.5 inches

Object ID

2023.042.001

Accession Number

2023.042

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Collection

History Collection: Events, Lancaster Bicentennial

Title

Bicentennial Coin

Description

"Lancaster Bicentennial Commemorative Issue" collection of 5 coins of Lancaster patriots Wm Henry, David Ramsay, Edward Hand, Adam Hubley and George Ross. Packaged limited edition No. 126 contains large card with holes for coins, cards with history of each patriot, and individually packaged coins. One of 3 sets. Made of fine sliver, nickel alloy and Franklin bronze

Made By

Franklin Mint

Storage Location

LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room

DAC

Storage Wall

Island 3

Storage Cabinet

Unit 14

Storage Container

Box 0378

Event

Lancaster Bicentennial

Object Name

Coin, Commemorative

Material

Metal

Dimension Details

Cardboard holder is 9 inches long and 12 inches wide.

Coin diameter is 1.5 inches

Condition

Excellent

Condition Date

2018-09-19

Object ID

2018.999.47

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Collection

History Collection: Events, Lancaster Bicentennial

Title

Bicentennial Coins

Description

"Lancaster Bicentennial Commemorative Issue" collection of 5 coins of Lancaster patriots Wm Henry, David Ramsay, Edward Hand, Adam Hubley and George Ross. Packaged limited edition No. 127 contains large card with holes for coins, cards with history of each patriot, and individually packaged coins. One of three kits. fine silver, nickel alloy, Franklin bronze

Made By

Franklin Mint

Storage Location

LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room

DAC

Storage Wall

Island 3

Storage Cabinet

Unit 14

Storage Container

Box 0378

Event

Lancaster Bicentennial

Object Name

Coin, Commemorative

Dimension Details

Cardboard coin holder: 9 inches x 12 inches

Diameter of coin: 1.5 inches

Condition

Mint

Condition Date

2018-09-19

Object ID

2018.999.48

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Collection

History Collection: Events, Lancaster Bicentennial

Title

Bicentennial Coins

Description

"Lancaster Bicentennial Commemorative Issue" collection of 5 coins of Lancaster patriots Wm Henry, David Ramsay, Edward Hand, Adam Hubley and George Ross. Packaged limited edition No. 129 contains large card with holes for coins, cards with history of each patriot, and individually packaged coins. One of three kits. Made of fine silver, nickel alloy, Franklin bronze.

Made By

Franklin Mint

Storage Location

LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room

DAC

Storage Wall

Island 3

Storage Cabinet

Unit 14

Storage Container

Box 0378

Event

Lancaster Bicentennial

Object Name

Coin, Commemorative

Dimension Details

Cardboard coin collection card: 9 inches long x 12 inches wide

Diameter of coins is 1.5 inches

Condition

Mine

Condition Date

2018-09-19

Object ID

2018.999.49

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Collection

History Collection: Events, Lancaster Bicentennial

Description

Collection of a series of 5 Lancaster Bicentennial commemorative mint coins of famous Revolutionary era Lancastrians. Individual coins secured in plastic fit into cardboard. Pairs of Nickel Alloy; and Solid Franklin Bronze. On face of each coin is "Lancaster Patriot", the head, signature and birth and death years of each as well as a phrase describing the person's contribution, e.g., "Signer of Colonial Currency." On the reverse: "Bicentennial Series/ Red Rose Coin Club/ Lancaster, PA./ 1976" with fifer and two drummers.

"First in a Series of 5: Adam Hubley " (2 coins with description)

"Second in a Series of 5: William Henry" (2 coins with description)

"Third in a Series of 5: Edward Hand " (1 nickel coin with description)

"Fourth in a Series of 5: David Ramsay " (2 coins with description)

"Fifth in a Series of 5: George Ross" (2 coins with description)

Storage Location

LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room

DAC

Storage Wall

Island 3

Storage Cabinet

Unit 14

Storage Container

Box 0378

Subcategory

Exchange Medium

Event

Lancaster County Bicentennial

Object Name

Coin, Commemorative

Material

Metal

Diameter (cm)

6.35

Diameter (ft)

0.2083333333

Diameter (in)

2.5

Dimension Details

Each coin is encased in a cardboard card: 2.5 x 2.5 inches.

Condition

Excellent

Condition Date

2018-09-19

Object ID

2008.045.7

Accession Number

2008.045

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Collection

History Collection: Events, Lancaster Bicentennial

Description

Wool navy blue flag, hemmed on three sides. White canvas on one 15.5-inch edge has two metal grommets on both ends. Red, white and blue cloth label reads "The name Annin Guarantees Quality./ The Best Since 1847/High Grade/ Reg. U.S. Pat. Off./ All Wool Bunting."

"16 x 24" written in pencil on canvas binding. Made by company, Annin.

Year Range From

1976

Year Range To

1992

Storage Location

LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room

DAC

Storage Wall

Island 3

Storage Cabinet

Unit 14

Storage Container

Box 0378

Subcategory

Ceremonial Artifact

Object Name

Flag

Material

Cotton, Wool

Length (in)

25

Width (cm)

39.37

Width (ft)

1.2916666667

Width (in)

15.5

Condition

Good

Condition Date

2018-09-19

Object ID

2008.045.6

Accession Number

2008.045

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Collection

History Collection: Events, Lancaster Bicentennial

Description

Metal Wilton Armetale plate with "Lancaster County Bicentennial Corp. 1776 Hands of Liberty 1976" around the center design of hands. Made by Wilton, Columbia, PA

Date Range

January 8, 2004

Year Range From

1976

Year Range To

1992

Made By

Wilton Armetale

Storage Location

LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room

DAC

Storage Wall

Island 3

Storage Cabinet

Unit 14

Storage Container

Box 0378

Subcategory

Food Service T&E

Search Terms

Wilton - Armetale

Object Name

Plate, Commemorative

Diameter (in)

11

Condition

Good

Condition Date

2018-09-17

Object ID

2008.045.3

Accession Number

2008.045

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Collection

History Collection: Events, Lancaster Bicentennial

Description

"Col. Thompson's Battalion of Pennsylvania Riflemen" commemorative plate. In center, around rifleman:" Edward Hand, Lieutenant Colonel; Captains James Ross, Lancaster; Robert Cluggage, Bedford; Michael Doudle, York; George Nagel, Berks; James Chambers, Cumberland; John Lowdon, Northumberland; William Hendricks, Cumberland; Abraham Miller, Northampton; Matthew Smith, Lancaster. Lancaster County 1775-1975"

On back, 2 "RWP" seals; + 2 additional seals in ovals. "U.S.A." impressed twice.

Date Range

January 8, 2004

Year Range From

1976

Year Range To

1992

Made By

Wilton Armetale

Storage Location

LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room

DAC

Storage Wall

Island 3

Storage Cabinet

Unit 14

Storage Shelf

Shelf 4

Storage Container

Box 0378

Subcategory

Food Service T&E

Object Name

Plate, Commemorative

Material

Armetale

Diameter (in)

11

Condition

Good

Condition Date

2018-09-17

Object ID

2008.045.4

Place of Origin

Columbia

Accession Number

2008.045

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Collection

History Collection: Events, Lancaster Bicentennial

Description

Plastic cassette tape, one side labeled (handwritten): "8 Bicentennial Spots." Return address is on label.

Date Range

January 8, 2004

Year Range From

1976

Year Range To

1992

Storage Location

LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room

DAC

Storage Wall

Island 3

Storage Cabinet

Unit 14

Storage Container

Box 0378

Subcategory

Sound Communication T&E

Object Name

Tape, Audio Reel

Length (in)

4

Width (in)

2.5

Condition

Good

Condition Date

2018-09-17

Object ID

2008.045.1

Accession Number

2008.045

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