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  1. 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.

    Record Type: Object

    Gruben Kirche Communion Set
  2. 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.

    Record Type: Object

    1770 Sulfur Inlay Cupboard
  3. 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.

    Record Type: Object

    Blauch Eyes for the Navy Binoculars
  4. 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...

    Record Type: Object

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  5. 2023.117.001 - Mt. Gretna Military Camp Medal

    Medal with an eagle and stars engraaved with "Brigade encampment *N*G*P* Mt. Gretna PA. 1915" on the back. The ribbon is missing.

    Record Type: Object

    Mt. Gretna Military Camp Medal
  6. 7,812 - Cedar Fire Pump

    Hand-drawn fire pump used by the Cedar Fire Co., which was the first fire company in Lebanon and was located at Ninth & Cumberland Streets. The zinc-lined wooden wagon has strainers to keep debris out of the mechanism. The spout and nozzle could be adjusted from the side and could reach one story high.

    Record Type: Object

    Cedar Fire Pump
  7. 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...

    Record Type: Object

    Lady Justice Statue
  8. 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.

    Record Type: Object

    Coleman Miller Organ
  9. 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.

    Record Type: Object

    Jonestown School Chest
  10. 2020-74 - Cleona Date Plaques

    Four wooden plaques from a home in Cleona, PA.

    Record Type: Object

    Cleona Date Plaque - Tis House is Build in the Year of Our Lord 1827
  11. 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.

    Record Type: Object

    Dr. John Gloninger Portrait
  12. 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.

    Record Type: Object

    Jacob B. Weidman Portrait
  13. L134 - Gustavus Stoy Clock

    Tall case clock made by local clockmaker Gustavus Stoy, son of Dr. Rev. William Henry Stoy.

    Record Type: Object

    Gustavus Stoy Clock
  14. 10,362 - Gruben Kirche Communion Chalice

    Communion chalice used by the Gruben Kirche in South Lebanon Township. The Gruben Kirche hosted both Lutheran and Reformed congregations as a union church before each denomination obtained their own building. The Gruben Kirche became the mother church of Salem Lutheran Church and Tabor Reformed Church in Lebanon City.

    Record Type: Object

    Gruben Kirche Communion Set
  15. 2,346 - 93rd Regiment of PA Volunteers Flag

    Regimental flag of the 93rd Regiment of Pennsylvania Volunteers. George Dawson Coleman presented the flag to the regiment. The flag lists the battles that the regiment participated in.

    Record Type: Object

    93rd Regiment Flag
  16. 2012-317 - Coleman Mansion Arch

    Carved wooden arch from Daisey Coleman's library in the George Dawson Coleman mansion in Mt. Lebanon in what is now Coleman Memorial Park.

    Record Type: Object

    G. Dawson Coleman Mansion Panel
  17. 2207D - Robert Coleman Samovar

    Russian samovar used by Robert Coleman and Margaret C. Coleman at their Speedwell Mansion near Brickerville. The Colemans purportedly used this samovar to serve George Washington when he was a guest for two days in 1792.

    Record Type: Object

    Robert Coleman Samovar
  18. 4,647 - Philip Allwein Canteen

    Canteen used in the War of 1812 by Philip Allwein of Lebanon, PA.

    Record Type: Object

    Philip Allwein Canteen
  19. 2024.106.003 - Anna Herr John Rank Decorated Chest

    Pennsylvania German paint-decorated, rectangular, pine wood blanket chest. Lidded top, hinged at back, is painted dark geenish-black. Painted front depicts 3 arched windows, each with a 2-handled vase containing red and blue flowers. Background paint is stippled brown. Mitered molding pegged to front and side edges of lid. Front, side, and back boards joined at corners with 6 dovetails. Ogee base molding with flat bracket feet. Key escutcheon and...

    Record Type: Object

    Anna Herr John Rank Decorated Chest
  20. 8,845.18 - Perseverance Band - 93rd Regiment Bass Drum

    Bass drum used by the Perseverance Band.

    Record Type: Object

    Perseverance Band - 93rd Regiment Drum

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