Sign for Cady's Hotel
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Hezekiah Cady
(American, 1785 - 1857)
Dateabout 1820
MediumPaint on pine board, ash or hickory strapping
DimensionsOther (height x width of sign only): 32 3/8 x 44 3/4in. (82.2 x 113.7cm)
ClassificationsPainting
Credit LineCollection of Morgan B. Brainard, Gift of Mrs. Morgan B. Brainard
Object number1961.63.18
DescriptionImages: on side 1: four horses pulling a stage coach, over a square and compass
Text: on both sides: "H. CADY'S HOTEL." over [J. Converse / HOTEL]
Construction: Two boards, grain oriented horizontally; joined by three inset, or floating, tenons; assemblage cut into oval shape. Wood banding is nailed around the outside of the entire sign; no structural frame.
Text: on both sides: "H. CADY'S HOTEL." over [J. Converse / HOTEL]
Construction: Two boards, grain oriented horizontally; joined by three inset, or floating, tenons; assemblage cut into oval shape. Wood banding is nailed around the outside of the entire sign; no structural frame.
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Historical Note: Original location. Cady's hotel was located along the Rhode Island and Connecticut Central Turnpike, chartered in 1825, with tollgates on the western and eastern sides of Gloucester. The western tollgate was opposite Cady's hotel.
Status
Not on viewabout 1834
1820-1838