Ruckman family.

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The Ruckman family lived in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, and the Fell family lived in Philadelphia. John Ruckman (1771-1861) was the progenitor of the people who amassed the items in this collection. His daughter Amanda (1819-1900) married Gillingham Fell; they lived in Philadelphia. John's son Thomas Hart Ruckman (1827-1908) was the grandfather of John Fell Ruckman (1901-1965) who kept these items together. John Fell Ruckman collected pewter; some of his papers are in the Charles V. Swain papers at this repository.

From the description of Ruckman family photographs and papers, ca. 1838-ca. 1910. (Winterthur Library). WorldCat record id: 261235169

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creatorOf Ruckman family. Ruckman family photographs and papers, ca. 1838-ca. 1910. Winterthur Library
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associatedWith Fell family. family
associatedWith Fell, Mary W. person
associatedWith Kilvert, B. Cory (Benjamin Cory), 1881-1946. person
associatedWith Smith, Jessie Wilcox, 1863-1935. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Pennsylvania--Philadelphia
Subject
Art, Amateur
art genres
Bedroom furniture
Decoration and ornament
Dining room furniture
Fashion merchandising
House furnishings
House furnishings
Interior decoration
Living room furniture
Pencil drawing
Prints
Occupation
Activity

Family

Active 1838

Active 1910

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