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Sign for Collins Company
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
The Collins Company
American, founded 1826
Date1860-1880
MediumWood, paint, metal
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 24 x 16in. (61 x 40.6cm)
ClassificationsCommercial Objects
Credit LineMuseum purchase
DescriptionTrade sign in the shape of an axe head. Top half of the sign is painted black with gold lettering; while the lower half is gray with black lettering.
Object number1989.44.0
InscribedPainted on either side of the sign: "LA / PRIMACIA / DEL MUNDO / LOS / INSTRUMETOS / DE / COLLINS & CO. / HARTFORD / COMPRENLOS!!"NotesHistorical Note: Collins Company produced axes, knives and machetes for export and domestic use. They also had an extensive market in South America.Subject Terms
On View
On viewM. Swift & Sons, Inc.