Sign for Harrington's Inn
Date1833
MediumPaint on pine board, gold leaf, iron hardware
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width including hardware): 39 1/2 x 57 1/8in. (100.3 x 145.1cm)
Other (height x width of sign only): 35 7/8 x 57 1/8in. (91.1 x 145.1cm)
Other (height x width of sign only): 35 7/8 x 57 1/8in. (91.1 x 145.1cm)
ClassificationsPainting
Credit LineCollection of Morgan B. Brainard, Gift of Mrs. Morgan B. Brainard
DescriptionImages: On both sides, eagle with head down and wings spread, centered on board beneath eleven stars, with four additional stars in volutes at corners of sign. No underlying imagery.
Text: On both sides, below eagle, top line, "S, HARRINGTON.", bottom line, "1833". No underlying text.
Construction: Three thick boards, with edges sawn to create decorative profiles on all four edges. No moldings, no structural frame, no pediment or skirt
Text: On both sides, below eagle, top line, "S, HARRINGTON.", bottom line, "1833". No underlying text.
Construction: Three thick boards, with edges sawn to create decorative profiles on all four edges. No moldings, no structural frame, no pediment or skirt
Object number1961.63.28
NotesTechnique Note; The background is black. Faint halos of gold deposits are evident, especially around stars. Stencils were used to lay out the letters between scribed guidelines. The numeral "8" may be stenciled upside-down.Subject Terms
Collections
- Tavern and Inn Signs
On View
On view
about 1823
