Organ Loft Antique Shop
MakerCarved by
Richard Welling
(American, 1926 - 2009)
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Richard Welling
(American, 1926 - 2009)
Date1990-2000
MediumLinoleum block; residual black printer's ink and black pen ink on carved linoleum on particle board
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 8 x 12in. (20.3 x 30.5cm)
Other (block height x width x depth): 9 x 12 x 7/8in. (22.9 x 30.5 x 2.2cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineGift of the Richard Welling Family
Object number2011.465.69
DescriptionPartially carved linoleum block depicting the exterior of the Organ Loft Antique Store, probably located in Clinton, Connecticut. Outside of the store, a variety of items are pictured, including lamp posts, signs, furniture, a sleigh, and a wheeled cart advertising saddle bags and boots topped with an umbrella. On top of the roof on the left is a flagpole flying the American flag and what appears to be a horse weather vane.
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