Sign for H. Rust
Dateearly 20th century
MediumPaint on pine board and moldings, iron hardware
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width including hardware): 43 1/2 x 23 1/4in. (110.5 x 59.1cm)
Other (height x width of sign only): 39 1/4 x 21 7/8in. (99.7 x 55.6cm)
Other (height x width of sign only): 39 1/4 x 21 7/8in. (99.7 x 55.6cm)
ClassificationsPainting
Credit LineGift of the heirs of Morgan B. Brainard
DescriptionImages: On side 1, profile of standing horse, with person in riding costume holding lead line. On side 2, eagle based on United States seal.
Text: On both sides, in band above the image, "H. RUST', in band below the image "INN / 1820". On side 1, in the image field, above the horse, "POST ROAD", and below the horse, "Lady Madison 2.05". On side 2, in the image field, in banner above the eagle, "E. PLURIBUS UNUM", below the eagle, "POST ROAD".
Construction: Thick, single board, grain oriented vertically. Molding strips, mitered in corners, are nailed to the borders of each face. No structural frame, no pediment or skirt.
Text: On both sides, in band above the image, "H. RUST', in band below the image "INN / 1820". On side 1, in the image field, above the horse, "POST ROAD", and below the horse, "Lady Madison 2.05". On side 2, in the image field, in banner above the eagle, "E. PLURIBUS UNUM", below the eagle, "POST ROAD".
Construction: Thick, single board, grain oriented vertically. Molding strips, mitered in corners, are nailed to the borders of each face. No structural frame, no pediment or skirt.
Object number1971.30.2
NotesTechnique Note: The handling of paint is not typical of sign painting technique. Letters and numerals are stenciled. There are four paint layers, all gray, brown or green, as well as a brush-applied "grime/patination" layer and evidence of distressing using sandpaper.On View
On viewCollections
1814-1820
about 1823
1790-1820
before 1892
after 1830