Sign for Fox's Inn
Dateabout 1834
MediumPaint on pine board, probably ash wood strapping, iron hardware
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width including hardware): 35 1/2 x 36 1/8in. (90.2 x 91.8cm)
Other (height x width of sign only): 24 x 36 1/8in. (61 x 91.8cm)
Other (height x width of sign only): 24 x 36 1/8in. (61 x 91.8cm)
ClassificationsPainting
Credit LineCollection of Morgan B. Brainard, Gift of Mrs. Morgan B. Brainard
DescriptionImages: On side 1, a bull's head and neck, centered on board. On side 2, an eagle with the arms of the United States.
Text: On both sides: at top of oval board, "Entertainment.", at bottom of oval board, "Aaron Fox."
Construction: Single board, grain oriented horizontally, sawn into oval shape. Applied banding with bead-molded edge is nailed to outer edge of board. This is in turn encased by iron strapping, in three sections, held by nails and screws. Ends of the top sections of the iron strapping are bent upwards to form the hanging hardware.
Text: On both sides: at top of oval board, "Entertainment.", at bottom of oval board, "Aaron Fox."
Construction: Single board, grain oriented horizontally, sawn into oval shape. Applied banding with bead-molded edge is nailed to outer edge of board. This is in turn encased by iron strapping, in three sections, held by nails and screws. Ends of the top sections of the iron strapping are bent upwards to form the hanging hardware.
Object number1961.63.23
NotesTechnique Note: The lettering is painted yellow, with a layer of coppery green below. The bull's head is a mottled, or "pied," gray, and the lower jaw has worn off. The background color, probably off-white, has weathered away. The central images appear to be partially repainted or touched-up, especially the eagle on side 2.On View
On viewCollections
Captain Aaron Bissell Sr.
