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  1. Fireback / Fireplace Marker 1887 - Fireplace back, or fireback, with stamped initials and marks 1887

    Record Type: Object

  2. Fireplace circa 1890 - Fireplace, white wood mantle with mirror topped with carved frame and pediment top with crock of flowers.

    Compton Artifacts

    Record Type: Object

    Fireplace circa 1890
  3. Fireplace circa 1890 - Fireplace, white wood with blue & white ceramic tiles depicting scenes of Holland. Gates Hall, first floor

    Compton Artifacts

    Record Type: Object

    Fireplace circa 1890
  4. Founder's Garden Shovel - Garden shovel belonging to John T. Morris This nursery spade was the property of John T. Morris, of Morris Arboretum. It is inscribed with the initials "J.T.M" and shows considerable use. This object is a touch point on the tree planting and plant collection continuum from the 19th century arboretum of the Morris era with the Morris Arboretum in the 21st century. This nursery spade inscribed with the initials "J.T.M." shows considerable use. It was the property of John T. Morris, who with his sister Lydia T. Morris, created the Morris Arboretum as a public garden, research and education institution. The spade is a touch point on the tree planting and plant collection continuum from the 19th century arboretum of the Morris era to the Morris Arboretum in the 21st century. The spade is 39-inches from blade to handle. The widest part of the blade is 8", the narrowest (leading edge) is 5 1/5 inches wide. The blade is 11 1/2 - inches long.

    Record Type: Object

  5. Garden Club of America undated - Bronze Medal The Garden Club of America On front: Abstract tree with three pineapples, two birds and two flowers surrounded by inscription: Garden Club of America On back: Six creatures (bee, butterfly, bird on nest, hummingbird, squirrel, fishing bird separated by six florets and surrounded by double rows of beading. No inscription on reverse. Boxed. Fitted black leather; velvet base with satin lid interior

    Record Type: Object

    Garden Club of America undated
  6. Garden Club of America Award 1950 - Bronze Medal The Garden Club of America On front: Abstract tree with three pineapples, two birds and two flowers surrounded by embossed letters: Garden Club of America. On back: Six creatures (bee, butterfly, bird on nest, hummingbird, squirrel, fishing bird separated by six florets and surrounded by double rows of beading. Inscription on reverse says Awarded to The Morris Arboretum. Exhibition of shrub and tree breeding. Philadelphia Flower Show. March 1950. Boxed.

    Record Type: Object

    Garden Club of America Award 1950
  7. Garden Club of America Medal 1979 - Bronze medal. Garden Club of America medal awarded to the Morris Arboretum 1979 at the Philadelphia Flower Show Abstract tree with three pineapples, two birds and two flowers surrounded by inscription: Garden Club of America Inscription on reverse says 1979 Morris Arboretum. Six creatures (bee, butterfly, bird on next, hummingbird, squirrel, fishing birdseparated by six florets and surrounded by double rows of beading

    Record Type: Object

    Garden Club of America Medal 1979
  8. Garden Club of America Paul W Meyer Award 1997 - paper 10.875" wide x 8.50" high; wood frame 15.375" high x 12.25" wide x 0.375" deep Award to Paul Meyer: "The Garden Club of America is proud to honor Paul W Meyer with a special citation April 29 1997. Awarded for Exemplary Service and Creative Vision. Presented to Paul W Meyer whose leadership in plant exploration and collecting has led to the introduction to the horticultural world of plants of utility value as well as those having ornemental merit.

    MA Awards

    Record Type: Object

    Garden Club of America Paul W Meyer Award 1997
  9. Glass Dessert Plate - Glass dessert plate with stars in center & tulip wreath on rim. Quantity 12. Stable

    Record Type: Object

    Glass Dessert Plate
  10. Haviland Bone Dish 1887 - Haviland Bone Dish. Quantity 2. Part of china luncheon set made by Haviland for J. E. Caldwell of Philadelphia. Pattern: SCHLEIGER 10-1 by HAVILAND [H SCH10-1] Description: H&CO,BLANK 10 WITH GOLD ACCENTS

    Record Type: Object

    Haviland Bone Dish 1887
  11. Haviland Bowl with Birch Pattern ca. 1887 - White soup bowls with gold highlights in a birch pattern. Quantity 12. Excellent Part of china luncheon set made by Haviland for J. E. Caldwell of Philadelphia. Pattern: SCHLEIGER 10-1 by HAVILAND [H SCH10-1] Description: H&CO,BLANK 10 WITH GOLD ACCENTS

    Lydia's Luncheon China

    Record Type: Object

    Haviland Bowl with Birch Pattern ca. 1887
  12. Haviland Covered Vegetable Bowl circa 1887 - Haviland covered vegetable bowl in silver birch pattern on handles and fitted lid. Poss. soup tureen . Quantity 2 Bone china matches Lydia's luncheon china set that was made by Haviland in Limoges, France for J. E. Caldwell of Philadelphia. Haviland backmark similiar to one used in 1887, according to website (http://www.havilandonline.com/backmark.htm) Pattern identified as SCHLEIGER 10-1 by HAVILAND [H SCH10-1] Description: H&CO,BLANK 10 WITH GOLD ACCENTS Backmark : HAVILAND & Co. MADE EXPRESSLY FOR J.E. CALDWELL & Co. PHILADELPHIA H & Co --------- [underlined] DEPOSE

    Lydia's China

    Record Type: Object

    Haviland Covered Vegetable Bowl circa 1887
  13. Haviland Limoge Ivory Soup Bowl aft. 1891 - Ivory soup bowl with gold highlights & white center. Quantity 4. Fair Haviland Limoges First backmark : H & Co. L FRANCE Country stamp indicates items imported after 1891. 2nd Mark: Haviland & Co. Limoges

    Lydia's China

    Record Type: Object

    Haviland Limoge Ivory Soup Bowl aft. 1891
  14. Haviland Limoges Covered Vegetable Bowl aft. 1891 - Haviland Limoges covered vegetable bowl with fitted lid. Quantity 2. Gilt edges, lid and side handles with decorative swirls. Sides have gold trim and a swirl in a cabbage leaf pattern. Appears to be Schleiger 80A Blank, with a backmark used from 1891-1896. First backmark: H & Co. L FRANCE Stamped: 3391 2nd backmark : Haviland & Co. Limoges

    Lydia's China

    Record Type: Object

    Haviland Limoges Covered Vegetable Bowl aft. 1891
  15. Haviland Limoges Serving Bowl aft. 1891 - Haviland & Co Limoge single-handled serving bowl with spout. Quantity 1. Gilt edges and handles with decorative swirls. Sides have gold trim and a swirl in a cabbage leaf pattern. Appears to be Schleiger 80A Blank, with a backmark used from 1888-1896 and imported to USA after 1891. First backmark imported after 1891: H & Co. L FRANCE Stamped: 3391 2nd backmark : Haviland & Co. Limoges

    Lydia's China

    Record Type: Object

    Haviland Limoges Serving Bowl aft. 1891
  16. Haviland Limoges Soup Tureen aft. 1891 - Haviland Limoge porcelain china soup tureen. Quantity 1 Fitted lid with cutout for soup ladle. Gold painted highlights, are on edges of top and two side handles with decorative swirls. Sides have gold trim and a swirl in a cabbage leaf pattern. Appears to be Schleiger 420 or 422 blank, with a backmark used from 1888-1896. Haviland backmark similiar to one used in 1888-96, according to website (http://www.havilandonline.com/backmark.htm) - L. Smith Pattern identified as SCHLEIGER 10-1 by HAVILAND [H SCH10-1] Description: H&CO,BLANK 10 WITH GOLD ACCENTS Mark: HAVILAND & Co. MADE EXPRESSLY FOR J.E. CALDWELL & Co. PHILADELPHIA H & Co <--- [underlined] DEPOSE

    Lydia's China

    Record Type: Object

    Haviland Limoges Soup Tureen aft. 1891
  17. Haviland Limoges Tray 8 x 4 - Ivory tray or platter with gold highlights & white rectangular center. Quantity 2. Part of china set made by Haviland Limoges. Pattern: SCHLEIGER 10-1 by HAVILAND [H SCH10-1] Description: H&CO,BLANK 10 WITH GOLD ACCENTS H&C {green} L FRANCE Haviland & Co {red half circle} Limoges

    Lydia's Luncheon China

    Record Type: Object

    Haviland Limoges Tray 8 x 4
  18. Haviland Platter 13" With Silver Birch Design 1887 - Haviland Limoges porcelain rectangular platter, rimmed with gold, and gold birch leaves, handles with gold and silver birch bark. The handle at each end is different. Quantity 2. Part of china set made by Haviland in Limoge, France for J. E. Caldwell of Philadelphia. Pattern: SCHLEIGER 10-1 by HAVILAND [H SCH10-1] Description: H&CO,BLANK 10 WITH GOLD ACCENTS Haviland maker's mark used in 1887, according to website (http://www.havilandonline.com/backmark.htm) Pattern identified as SCHLEIGER 10-1 by HAVILAND [H SCH10-1] Description: H&CO,BLANK 10 WITH GOLD ACCENTS

    Lydia's Luncheon China

    Record Type: Object

    Haviland Platter 13" With Silver Birch Design 1887
  19. Haviland Platter or Serving Tray 18" ca 1887 - Large white gilt Haviland china serving platter or serving tray 18" long. Quantity 1. Platter is covered with embossed gold birch leaves and rimmed with gold border. 18 inches long by 12 inches wide by 2 1/4 inches high. Bone china matches Lydia's luncheon china set that was made by Haviland in Limoges, France for J. E. Caldwell of Philadelphia around 1887. Haviland maker's mark similiar to one used in 1887, according to website (http://www.havilandonline.com/backmark.htm) Pattern identified as SCHLEIGER 10-1 by HAVILAND [H SCH10-1] Description: H&CO,BLANK 10 WITH GOLD ACCENTS Mark: HAVILAND & Co. MADE EXPRESSLY FOR J.E. CALDWELL & Co. PHILADELPHIA H & Co <--- [underlined] DEPOSE

    McClosky China

    Record Type: Object

    Haviland Platter or Serving Tray 18" ca 1887
  20. Haviland Platter with Birch Pattern & Silver Ribbons 1887 - Haviland serving platter with silver birch ribboned handles. Quantity 4.. Part of china luncheon set made by Haviland for J. E. Caldwell of Philadelphia. Pattern: SCHLEIGER 10-1 by HAVILAND [H SCH10-1] Description: H&CO,BLANK 10 WITH GOLD ACCENTS

    Lydia's Luncheon China

    Record Type: Object

    Haviland Platter with Birch Pattern & Silver Ribbons 1887

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