Printing Plate Impression Samples
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Smith-Worthington Saddlery Company
(American, founded 1794)
Mediumcardboard or particle board
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions ((.5)): 3 1/2 × 2 3/8in. (8.9 × 6cm)
Primary Dimensions (.6): 3 1/2 × 4 1/8in. (8.9 × 10.5cm)
Primary Dimensions (.7): 3 3/8 × 2 7/8in. (8.6 × 7.3cm)
Primary Dimensions (.8): 3 3/8 × 2 7/8in. (8.6 × 7.3cm)
Primary Dimensions (.9): 3 3/8 × 2 7/8in. (8.6 × 7.3cm)
Primary Dimensions (.10): 5 1/2 × 3 1/4in. (14 × 8.3cm)
Primary Dimensions (.11): 2 5/8 × 2in. (6.7 × 5.1cm)
Primary Dimensions (.12): 3 3/8 × 2 3/4in. (8.6 × 7cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of the Smith-Worthington Saddlery Co.
Object number2021.22.5-.12
DescriptionSix different cardboard printing plate impression samples related to the Smith-Worthington Company and their products.
(.5-.6) Two different sized printing plate impression samples featuring The Smith-Worthington Saddlery Co. logo. The logo has an image of the Charter Oak at center with text reading, "CHARTER / OAK / EST. 1794," surrounded by a border with the following text, "THE SMITH-WORTHINGTON SADDLERY CO. / HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT"
(.7) Printing plate impression sample featuring an image of Ladies classic western style cowboy boots, Model 662.
(.8) Printing plate impression sample featuring an image of Mens classic western style cowboy boots, Model 672.
(.9) Printing plate impression sample featuring an image of a pair of boots.
(.10) Printing plate impression sample featuring an advertisement for Lecton Leather Care. There is an edit to the advertisement hand written in pencil on the bottom of the sample. The edit consists of a pencil line crossing out the 4 oz. size listed on the advertisement with a note below written in cursive reading, "4 oz. size out."
(.11) Printing plate impression sample featuring an advertisement for Absorbine Veterinary Liniment.
(.12) Printing plate impression sample featuring an advertisement for Georgia Giant.
(.5-.6) Two different sized printing plate impression samples featuring The Smith-Worthington Saddlery Co. logo. The logo has an image of the Charter Oak at center with text reading, "CHARTER / OAK / EST. 1794," surrounded by a border with the following text, "THE SMITH-WORTHINGTON SADDLERY CO. / HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT"
(.7) Printing plate impression sample featuring an image of Ladies classic western style cowboy boots, Model 662.
(.8) Printing plate impression sample featuring an image of Mens classic western style cowboy boots, Model 672.
(.9) Printing plate impression sample featuring an image of a pair of boots.
(.10) Printing plate impression sample featuring an advertisement for Lecton Leather Care. There is an edit to the advertisement hand written in pencil on the bottom of the sample. The edit consists of a pencil line crossing out the 4 oz. size listed on the advertisement with a note below written in cursive reading, "4 oz. size out."
(.11) Printing plate impression sample featuring an advertisement for Absorbine Veterinary Liniment.
(.12) Printing plate impression sample featuring an advertisement for Georgia Giant.
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Smith-Worthington Saddlery Company
