Browse Items (698 total)
- Item Type: Object
Items related to 1924 celebration
Description:
2 coins; tie tac; metal pin; found in office closet in 1991
Firemark, FA
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iron with hollowback; red similar to house paint; drainage knob at top probably #92 in Alwin Blulaw; Footprints of Home Assurance Company, 1953 given by Rose Weiss in memory of her husband in April 2010
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firemark
Firemark with FA
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iron with hollowback but not to concave; no drainage knob, no water probably #86 in Alwin Bulaw, Footprints of Assurance Co, 1953 given by Rose Weiss in memory of her husband in April 2010
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firemark
19th century firemark
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Bulaw #313: c. 1872 cast iron, oval 12"x9-1/2 " raised "U F" old model steam fire engine in high relief. wheels have eight spokes. Bevel edge. Policy number 4002 was issued on December 7, 1872 and covered brick store and dwelling located at 610 south…
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firemark
Specs for plumbing alterations
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drawing of specifications and additions to the plumbing made on March 14, 1888
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plumbing alterations
Philadelphia Print
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Print in the manner of Birch of: City of Philadelphia on River Delaware from Kensington; location is approx. at Ttreaty Elm originally hung by IHA (Independence Historic Assoc.
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Philadelphia print
Member citation
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Arthur C. Kauffman framed certificate from the City of Philadelphia. He is not a member of ccccp. originally hung by IHA (Independence Historic Assoc.
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citation
Rule book covers
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front and back covers from early copy of Company Rule Book that had been in the library.
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book covers
Carpenters' Hall in needle point
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Needle work of Carpenters' Hall done for celebration of 1976 by D.W.
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needle work print
Birch print of 2nd & Market Sts
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"Second and Market Street view of Christ Church" copy of Birch Print originally hung by IHA (Independence Historic Assoc.
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18th century print
Drawing of Graff House
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architects drawing c. 1950 of Graff House at 7th and Market Streets originally hung by IHA (Independence Historic Assoc.
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Graff House
Independence Hall on Chestnut St
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charcoal drawing of Independence Hall showing bank/commercial buildings on north side of Chestnut Street originally hung by IHA (Independence Historic Assoc.
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6th and Chestnut Streets
Map of Washington's travels
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framed map of Washington's travels through the colonies originally hung by IHA (Independence Historic Assoc.
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Map
Book cover and print of Hall from the book
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Heavy dark red front cover of a book that contained Philadelphia Prints. The remaining print is the exterior of Carpenters' Hall. Scenes from Philadelphia, Society of Raim-Tuppani
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front cover of book
Two unidentified book covers
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two loose book covers (from same book), deep red color with no markings
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book covers
Wooden storage box
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large, heavy wooden storage box with lid made by member of Company to store collograph prints of exterior of Hall probably c.1876. Prints removed from box in 2009 because acid changing quality of prints. This box slightly larger than box a. no date…
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large wooden box
Wooden storage box
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large, heavy wooden storage box with lid made by member of Company to store collograph prints of interior of Hall for centennial celebration in 1876. Prints removed from box in 2009 because acid changing quality of prints. no date for construction of…
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large wooden box
Plate for Rochambeau celebration
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Plate inscribed: "Comte de Rochambeau * * American - French Alliance * * Newport Rhode Island" Made for Year of French Rochambeau Bicentennial Celebration 1980-81
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commemorative plate
Steel "sward" letter opener
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Steel "sword" letter opener in gift box made for Year of French Rochambeau Bicentennial Celebration 1980-81
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letter opener
Wooden shelving
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2 wooden shelves removed from library next to bathroom to accommodate the Egyptian collection of books c.2007
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wooden shelving
4 bags used to carry cash
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4 heavy duty canvas bags with heavy zipper and strong lock mechanism. Marked Carpenters Company Provident National Bank 23813, 23815, 23821, 24748
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bank money bags
Painted plaque from London Co.
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painted over stained wood done by hand
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painted plaque
5 small pieces of wood
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5 thin pieces of wood; 1x7"; 1;3/4"; 1x5"; 1x3.5";1.75x5.5" from interior of building; unmarked
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misc. wood
Neck scarf from Tunisia
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neck scarf in blue velvet box presented by Republic of Tunisia, Ministry of Agriculture. Mrs. Fatma M'RAD-HAJ SASSI - Director Ameur HAMROUNI - Deputy Dirctore no date on gift
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silk scarf
Old listing of member names
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lists of members removed in 2004 from large mounted boards with gold trim on 1st floor; at this time the calligraphy for the full listing of members was redone. date these names were originally entered is not known
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member names from 1st floor display
Porcelan plate with gold and black rim. commemorative plate for coronation
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On front of plate is the symbol of the Carpenters' Co. flanked by two cherubs sitting on gold decorative forms and holding a ruler and two small boards and the date, June 2, 1953. On the back of the plate is this inscription in gold letters: "This…
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Royal Worcester Plate
Wooden board with removable edge
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wooden board with removal edge on narrow end; no markings
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wooden board
Metal blanks
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eleven small steel metal blanks with no none use.
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metal blanks
Blade type scraper without handle
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heavy blade type scraper without handle Markings: WOBEAV (not clear) and son Electro Boraceo steele
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blade type scraper
Small T-square with wooden handle
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small T-square with wooden handle and brass design in wood.
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small T-square
Brass plate for library
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Brass plate marking door to library
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library plate
20th century drill handle
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20th century U-shaped drill handle; no drill or screw bits with handle
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20th century drill handle
Large hand saw
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large hand saw with medium saw blade cut; probably 20th century
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large hand saw
2-foot rule 20th century
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2-foot rule early 20th century found during kitchen renovations in 1990s wooden rule with brass ends
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2-foot rule
Hand drill with wooden handle
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2nd of two metal hand drills with wooden handle. Drill size approx. 2"
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metal hand drill
Metal scraper marked Butness?
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type of all metal scraper marked Butness with ?.
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1917 scraper
Engraving plate for certificate of membership
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steel engraving plate for certificate of membership in J. E. Caldwell box
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engraving plate certificate membership
Engraving plate for quarterly invitations
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original engraving plate for invitations to quarterly meetings. Box includes William Paravano Co. box lid 4713 N. 16th Street, Philadelphia
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steel engraving plate
Metal hook with prongs
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steel plate with 2 flat hooks and one protruding hook. Haman Pat. Mark 79
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metal hook
Wooden gabbers found in kitchen in 1990s
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nothing more known
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wooden grabbers
Early collection box from Gloria Dei (Old Swedes) church
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early wooden collection box with sliding lid and handle several inches long with oval slot for contributions. Marked as one of originals. Box presented by James Stewart (elected 1833; died 1856). He was custodian until his death; wife continued his…
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Collection box
View of town of Dalkeith from south east
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From back of print: Painted by T. Thomson; engraved by W.H. Lizars To Her Grace the Duchess of Buccleuch and Queensbury This view of the Town of Dalkeith from South East Is, with Permission, most respectfully dedicated by her Grace's most obedient…
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Town of Dalkeith
Print of town of Dalkeith Scotland
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To Her Grace the Duchess of Bucdeuch and Queensbury This View of the Town of Dalkeith from South East
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print of Dalkeith
Carved front Hammermans Loft; Dalkeith Scotland
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Carved front from Hammormans Loft Old Saint Nicholas Kirk Dalkeith Midlothian Now in Royal Museum Edinburgh Gift of Scottish Historic & Research Society of Delaware Valley & friends of Robert Smith - January 14, 1991
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Dalkeith Scotland