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2023.108.033 - Joseph Lemberger G.A.R. Kepi
Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Post 42 kepi originally owned by Joseph Lemberger. The GAR was a veterans association for Civil War veterans. Lemberger served in the Civil War in the 26th Pennsylvania Emergency Militia, which only existed briefly in response to Robert E. Lee's invasion of Pennsylvania. The unit fought at Gettysburg and was then disbanded. Lemberger was also the superintendant of Tabor Reformed Church's Sunday School and wrote te...
Record Type: Object
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2024.106.001a - Freit Federhof / John Lick Decorated Blanket Chest
Paint-decorated, Pa. German, pine wood blanket chest with lid top, hinged at back. Front decorated as follows:red background with black stipple with 3 equally-spaced tablet outlines, the center paint inscribed in red: "FRIET FEDE RHAF 1785" (Friederich/Frederick Federhoff) on a blue background, and each of the 2 side tablets having red and blue 6-point stars and tulips stamped on a white background. Wrought iron key escutcheon, lid and base moldi...
Record Type: Object
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9,625 - Eisenhauer Home Door
Door to the home of John Nicholas Eisenhauer, who moved to the Frederiicksburg area from Germany in c. 1741. President Dwight D. Eisenhower was a descendant of John Nicholas.
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18,255 - Joseph Johns' Shotgun
Double-barrel shotgun owned by Joseph Johns, a runaway slave from Virginia. Incribed with the gusmith's name on one barrel and "in Nella Ben Gothe" (Forever in the Spirit of God) on the other. There is a silever acorn with a small tree on the front of the stock.
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2023.051.004 - Framed Letter from FDR to Harvey Blouch
Framed letters from FDR and the Navy Department thanking owner Harvey F. Blouch for the use of binoculars during WW1. This goes with the binoculars (and case) that were also donated with the framed letters.
Record Type: Object
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4,708.2 - Captain Eli Dougherty Bible and Pocket Watch
Watch and Bible carried by Captain Eli Daugherty in his vest pocket when he was wounded at the Battle of Vair Oaks. The Bible and watch slowed the bullet down enough for him to survive his wounds.
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5,571 - First Miller Organ
The first organ built by the Miller Organ Co. of Lebanon, PA. The organ has only two stops and has a simpler case than the parlor organs Miller became known for.
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9,812.1-6 - Kathleen Yiengst WWII U.S. Army Nurse Uniform
US Army Nurse Corp jacket, blouse, tie, hat, and skirt originally belonging to Kathleen E. Yiengst. Yiengst served in England during the war.
Record Type: Object
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1,506 - Lebanon County Courthouse Lady Justice Statue
This bust is what remains of the statue of Lady Justice after a fire destroyed the Lebanon County Court House on Eighth & Cumberland Streets in Lebanon, PA on November 18, 1908. The full statue was eight feet tall and stood atop the court house bell tower. She held a set of scales in one hand and a sword in the other. This is the 1876 verson made by Ferdinand Duroe, which replaced the 1817 original that was commissioned for the courthouse's const...
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17,969.1 - Coleman Family Miller Organ
Miller Organ that is believed to have been made for the Coleman family. It was later relocated to Oak View Home. The electrified organ has sixteen stops and is housed in a two-piece victorian high top walnut case with seventeen green and gold wooden non-speaking pipes.
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2012-311 - Jonestown School Chest
Blanket chest or hope chest believed to have been built and painted by Christian Seltzer of Jonestown, PA. Seltzer trained his sons and other apprentices in what is now known as the Jonestown School of blanket chests.
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2023.111.001 - Dr. John Gloninger Portrait
Portrait of Dr. John Gloninger. Dr. Gloninger was a prominent local physician. In 1855 he saved the life of John Weidman Jr. Weidman's father presented him with the engraved cup that was donated alongside this painting.
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2023.111.002 - Jacob B Weidman Portrait
Portrait of Jacob B. Weidman. Weidman was a local lawyer and politician. In 1855, his son John Weidman Jr. fell ill due to acccidental poisoning but was saved by Dr. John Gloninger. Weidman thanked Gloninger with the engraved chalice that was donated along with this portrait.
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L134 - Gustavus Stoy Clock
Tall case clock made by local clockmaker Gustavus Stoy, son of Dr. Rev. William Henry Stoy.
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10,363 - Gruben Kirche Communion Tankard
Communion tankard used in the Gruben Kirche in South Lebanon Township. The Gruben Kirche was a union church for both Lutheran and Reformed congregations before they could obtain their own builldngs. The Guben Kirche became the mother church of Salem Lutheran Church and Tabor Reformed Church.
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2022-182 - Sulfur Inlay Cupboard
Chippendale sulphur-inlaid walnut stepback cupboard. Made of walnut, pine, and poplar. It is inlaid with cornice sulfur and dated 1770 with the initials of the owners. It was likely made for Anna and Adam Brandt Jr.
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2023.051.003 - Harvey F. Blouch "Eyes for the Navy" Binoculars
Binoculars donated for the WW1 war effort by Harvey F. Blouch as part of the "eyes for the navy" program-goes with a framed photo and letters from FDR. A case goes with the binoculars.
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2023.078.001 - Harbaugh M. Longenecker Baby Pants
J.S.Bashore Men's Store often gave a free pair of pants to parents of newborns in the area. This is a pair of Marx Made infant size pants. They are beige with blue and black designs with occasional gold threads. These were given to the parents of Harbaugh M Longenecker (08/01/1930-04/17/1931). Sadly, Harbaugh passed away before getting to wear them and the family kept the pants as a momento. The pants are part of five pieces in this collection, w...
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