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  1. Luncheon Plate 7 1/2 aft. 1891 - Ivory luncheon plate with gold highlights and white center; 7 1/2". Quantity 6; Good First backmark : H & Co. L FRANCE (probably imported after 1891) Second backmark: Haviland & Co Limoge 2nd Mark: Haviland & Co. Limoges

    Lydia's China

    Record Type: Object

    Luncheon Plate 7 1/2 aft. 1891
  2. Luncheon Plate 1887 - Lydia's Haviland Limoges porcelain plate. Quantity 6. Part of a 18-piece place setting made by Haviland for J. E. Caldwell of Philadelphia. This set of china was rdonated by the family of Lydia's cook, Nellie Donahue. . Pattern: SCHLEIGER 10-1 by HAVILAND [H SCH10-1] Description: H&CO,BLANK 10 WITH GOLD ACCENTS

    Lydia's Luncheon China

    Record Type: Object

    Luncheon Plate 1887
  3. Luncheon Plate 8 1/2" 1887 - White luncheon plate with gold highlights in a birch pattern. Quantity 12. China is stamped Haviland & Co made expressly for J. E. Caldwell & Co of Philadelphia. Pattern: SCHLEIGER 10-1 by HAVILAND [H SCH10-1] Description: H&CO, BLANK 10 WITH GOLD ACCENTS 10 in Box #22; 2 in Box #23

    Lydia's Luncheon China

    Record Type: Object

    Luncheon Plate 8 1/2" 1887
  4. Male Sando Komainu (Stone Korean Temple Dog) 1712 - 'Laughing' male dog, one of pair of pair of Sando Komainu (Stone Korean dogs pre 1712) from Nara, Japan that were eventually were purchased by John T. Morris from Yamanaka & Co., an antique dealer based in Japan with offices in Boston, New York, Paris and elsewhere. Yamanaka & Co. specialized in Japanese and Chinese material. Antique dealer's photograph. The tutelaries were placed in the Japanese Overlook Garden in the English Park in 1912, presumably by Muto in consultation with John Morris and Frank Gould. Excerpt from Catalog of Article #2 Owned by J.T.M. and L.T.M.... # 469 Stone Dogs 1 pair Purchased June 1912 from Yamanaka & Co Boston who stated that they were a very superior pair and came from a Temple at Nara and were over 200 years old. This latter date was confirmed by Muto the gardener who was working with us when they came. His opinion was based upon certain signs he recognized. Cost [unk] They are certainly very good and rare in design and condition. Photos: 2004.1.235-.236

    Record Type: Object

    Male Sando Komainu (Stone Korean Temple Dog) 1712
  5. MontgomeryCounty Lands Trust Award May 2007 - Photograph from Montgomery Lands Trust 18"w x 18.5"h x 0.75" thick. Photograph is 12.75" wide by 9.50"high. frame is 18.5" high x 18" wide x 0.75" depth "Given To Paul Meyer May 2007 In appreciation of your efforts on behalf of Montgomery County Lands Trust and your support of land preservation throughout our county"

    Record Type: Object

    MontgomeryCounty Lands Trust Award May 2007
  6. Open Footed Vegetable Dish 1887 - Haviland gilt footed vegetable dishes with silver birch design. Two handles and four feet have gold and silver painted in a birch bark pattern. 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

    Lydia's Luncheon China

    Record Type: Object

    Open Footed Vegetable Dish 1887
  7. PHS "This Is Your Land: Philadelphia In Flower" The Gardens Collaborative 1996 - Silver tray, oval, 1996. "The Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania; "This Is Your Land: Philadelphia In Flower". The central feature is The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, 1996, Philadelphia Flower Show. It has a 1 1/2" wide raised edge embelished with 16 applied berry and leaf clusters. The PHS seal is inscribed below the words "Philadelphia Flower Show" Underside of the tray is engraved "Godinger (c)".

    Record Type: Object

    PHS "This Is Your Land: Philadelphia In Flower" The Gardens Collaborative 1996
  8. PHS /Philadelphia Flower Show 1995 - Commemorative certificate affixed to wood plaque 1995. Inscription: The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society's 1995 Philadelphia Flower Show--Exhibit of Distinction" Presented to "The Gardens Collaborative" Signed by Diane Allen, Flower Show Chair and Jane Pepper, President Paper certificate 11.250" high x 13.75" wide, applied to a wood plaque (paper certificate 11.250" high x 13.75" wide, applied to a wood plaque(10.750" wide x 8.50" high x 1"depth); certificate is covered with a 0.125" sheet of lucite

    Record Type: Object

    PHS /Philadelphia Flower Show 1995
  9. PHS Award 1979 - Pewter goblet on long, unadorned stem. Engraved: The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society; 1979; Harvest Show; Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania. In Pewter Underside engraved: American Pewter by International Silver Co

    Record Type: Object

    PHS Award 1979
  10. PHS Distinguished Achievement award to Paul W Meyer undated. - paper 10.5" wide x 7.875" high; wood frame 13.25" wide x 10.375" high x 1.875" deep Award to Paul Meyer: "The Pennsylvania Horticultural The Distinguished Achievemment Award to Paul W Meyer. K G Putnam, Secretary; T Reppel, President Seal of the PHS is shown above inscriptions.

    MA Awards

    Record Type: Object

    PHS Distinguished Achievement award to Paul W Meyer undated.
  11. PHS Medal Awarded to Morris Arboretum 1940 - PHS silver medal awarded to Morris Arboretum Nov. 8, 1940 2" diameter. Unboxed. Front: Pennsylvania Horticultural Society surrounding a seated woman holding PA state seal with child holding harvest basket on head. "CC Wright" is embossed underneath. (Charles Cushing Wright, die-caster, designer, d. 1854.) Back: Harvest wreath surrounding engraved: Morris Arboretum, Swarthmore, PA, November 8, 1940

    Record Type: Object

    PHS Medal Awarded to Morris Arboretum 1940
  12. PHS Medal for Edgar T. Wherry 1971 - PHS Distinguished Achievement Medal for Dr. Edgar T. Wherry. Bronze medal issued in 1971 by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS). Black leather hinged box with tan satin lined top and green velvet cushion. Front side has seated woman holding PA State Seal. Child has a harvest basket on head. Floral wreath on reverse, with inscription: Distinguished Achievement 1971 Edgar T. Wherry. See certificate in leather folder, too.

    Record Type: Object

    PHS Medal for Edgar T. Wherry 1971
  13. PHS Philadelphia Flower Show 1986 - 1986 Philadelphia Flower Show produced by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. For Best in Show, Awarded to "The Return of the Native" The Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania. Commemorative certificate affixed to wood plaque. Signed: Mary H, Flower Show Chair; J Rogers, President

    Record Type: Object

    PHS Philadelphia Flower Show 1986
  14. PHS Philadelphia Flower Show 1987 - 1987 Philadelphia Flower Show by The Pennsylvania HorticulturalSociety; "For an Exhibit of Exceptional Merit" Awarded to "Plants Under Glass: Conservatories & Conservation . The Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania; Royal Botanic Garden, Kew. Herb Clarden[ill], Flower Show Chair; Jane G. Pepper, President. On ivory paper; laminated to a woood colored plaque

    Record Type: Object

    PHS Philadelphia Flower Show 1987
  15. PHS Silver Medal Awarded to the Morris Arboretum 1947 - PHS silver medal awarded to the Morris Arboretum. Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. 2 " diameter. Unboxed. Front: Seated woman holding PA state seal with child holding harvest basket on head. Back: Harvest wreath with engraved: Morris Arboretum, Swarthmore, PA November 7, 1941 Seated woman holding PA state seal with child holding harvest basket on head. "CC Wright" is embossed underneath.

    Record Type: Object

    PHS Silver Medal Awarded to the Morris Arboretum 1947
  16. PHS Tray 1976 - Ceremonial round silverplate tray; wave pattern edge border. Engraved: Pennsylvania Horticultural Society; Award of Merit, 1976; Philadelphia Flower and Garden Show; Morris Arboretum

    Record Type: Object

    PHS Tray 1976
  17. PHS/Philadelphia Flower Show 1982 - Inscription: Presented to the Tercentenary Garden Collaborative Exhibit, 1982. The Pennsyolvania Horticultural Society is inscribed abouve the lettering. Tray is substantially a rectangle with rounded corners. Pinched flute edges. Underside marked: Reed & Barton, 1605, 16, Salem

    Record Type: Object

    PHS/Philadelphia Flower Show 1982
  18. PHS/Philadelphia Flower Show 1977 - Ceremonial round silverplate tray; triple rolled edge border. Engraved: Pennsylvania Horticultural Society; Award of Merit, 1977; Philadelphia Flower and Garden Show; MORRIS ARBORETUM

    Record Type: Object

    PHS/Philadelphia Flower Show 1977
  19. PHS/Philadelphia Flower Show 1979 - Silver chafing dish with cover (with finial) and inside pyrex dish. Inscribed on the cover is "Pennsylvania Horticultural Society " Seal and Philadelphia Flower Show; Best Educational Exhibit, Non Profit 1979. Morris Arnboretum

    Record Type: Object

    PHS/Philadelphia Flower Show 1979
  20. PNA Tray 1975 - Ceremonial round silverplate tray. Engraved: "PNA E - 2, The Morris Arboretum, June 5, 1975 Diameter is 5".

    Record Type: Object

    PNA Tray 1975

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