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Museum purchase, 1966.122.2  © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Sign for the Hannah Hotel
Museum purchase, 1966.122.2 © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Sign for the Hannah Hotel

Original Owner (American, 1807 - 1859)
Dateabout 1836
MediumPaint on pine board, smalt, gold leaf, iron hardware
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width including hardware): 33 1/8 x 40 1/4in. (84.1 x 102.2cm)
Other (height x width of sign only): 30 1/8 x 38 5/8in. (76.5 x 98.1cm)
ClassificationsPainting
Credit LineMuseum purchase
DescriptionImages: On side 1, a central rising sun, with face. On side two, a stylized cartouche with fleur-de-lis ends. No underlying imagery.
Text: On both sides, above the central device, "E. HANNAH." over "G. CRANE'S."; below the central device, "HOTEL."
Construction: Single board, grain oriented horizontally, set within channels of applied moldings, mitered at corners. Vertical moldings appear to be of oak whereas horizontal moldings are of pine. The oak moldings retain sharper edges in keeping with the more durable qualities of that wood species. No structural frame. No pediment or skirt.
Object number1966.122.2
NotesTechnique Note: Letters and design elements were stenciled in place first, then the surrounding background was painted around them with a green and blue paint, textured with smalt particles. Historical Note: Original location. The Crane/Hannah property was located on the east side of the main road through Bethlehem, near the church.
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