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Collection Type

Tools and equipment

Date

1825-1850

GUSN

GUSN-26793

Description

Tinned sheet iron painted sign for "MISS ELVIRA SUMNERS/ SCHOOL." Rectangular. 4 holes at corners for hanging. White ground w/ inscription in gold and mauve paint.

Details

Descriptive Terms

signs (declatory or advertising artifacts)
painting (coating)
sheet metal
iron (metal)
tinning
education
Iron
Tinned
Painted
Education
Sign

Inscription

See description.

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Caroline Martin

Accession Number

2001.146

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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