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Elkwood, Late 19th Century American Trade Sign

About the Item

With carved gilt wood letters with mounted against a blue painted sand ground American, c. 1890.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13.25 in (33.66 cm)Width: 55.5 in (140.97 cm)Depth: 1.88 in (4.78 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1890
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Nantucket, MA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1375228094392
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