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Artist unidentified, “Trade Sign: Rieker's Beer with Swan Medallion”, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, …
Trade Sign: Rieker's Beer with Swan Medallion
Artist unidentified, “Trade Sign: Rieker's Beer with Swan Medallion”, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, …
Artist unidentified, “Trade Sign: Rieker's Beer with Swan Medallion”, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, 1880 - 1900, Painted and decorated wood, metal rings, 21 1/4 × 90 1/4 × 1 ¼ in., Collection of the American Folk Art Museum, Gift of Laura Harding, 1985.17.18. Photo by Adam Reich.
Record Details

Trade Sign: Rieker's Beer with Swan Medallion

Artist
Date1880–1900
Place/RegionLancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
MediumPainted and decorated wood, metal rings
Dimensions21 1/4 × 90 1/4 × 1 1/4"
Credit LineGift of Laura Harding
Accession number1985.17.18
Photo CreditAdam Reich
Description

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