Sign for Fitch's Inn
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Russell Fitch
American, 1798 - 1884
Dateabout 1834
MediumPaint on pine board, smalt, iron hardware
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width including hardware): 34 3/4 x 32 3/4in. (88.3 x 83.2cm)
Other (height x width of sign only): 21 1/4 x 32 3/4in. (54 x 83.2cm)
Other (height x width of sign only): 21 1/4 x 32 3/4in. (54 x 83.2cm)
ClassificationsPainting
Credit LineCollection of Morgan B. Brainard, Gift of Mrs. Morgan B. Brainard
DescriptionImages: Ornamental design, centered on board. No underlying imagery.
Text: On both sides, inside top of oval, "R. FITCH.", inside bottom of oval, "INN". No underlying text.
Construction: Thick, single board, grain oriented horizontally, cut into oval shape. The board is one of the thickest in the collection (1-3/8" thick). Board is wrapped by a ¼" strip of oak or ash banding attached to outer edges with nails set in decorative patterns. Wrought iron decorative coils are nailed to the top and bottom edges of the sign.
Text: On both sides, inside top of oval, "R. FITCH.", inside bottom of oval, "INN". No underlying text.
Construction: Thick, single board, grain oriented horizontally, cut into oval shape. The board is one of the thickest in the collection (1-3/8" thick). Board is wrapped by a ¼" strip of oak or ash banding attached to outer edges with nails set in decorative patterns. Wrought iron decorative coils are nailed to the top and bottom edges of the sign.
Object number1961.63.22
NotesTechnique Note: Faint oval layout lines define the upper and lower boundaries of the lettering, except at the sides where the "R" and "H" rise above the curve of the oval scribe line so that the name may be more easily read.Subject Terms
Collections
- Tavern and Inn Signs
On View
On view
about 1823
