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Lot Essay
Joseph Long Lehn was born in Manheim Township, Lancaster County and after unsuccessful attempts at farming, he transformed his hobby of woodworking into a successful vocation. His woodworking shop was behind his house in Hammer Creek Valley, Elizabeth Township, Lancaster County. He sold his wares in large numbers to local merchants for re-sale. He was prolific until 1886 when he became blind--he resumed his work about two years later when he regained his sight.