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Artist unidentified, “Optician Sign”, Possibly Pennsylvania, 1900, Gilded and painted cast zinc…
Optician Sign
Artist unidentified, “Optician Sign”, Possibly Pennsylvania, 1900, Gilded and painted cast zinc…
Artist unidentified, “Optician Sign”, Possibly Pennsylvania, 1900, Gilded and painted cast zinc, 18 1/4 × 60 3/8 × 1 1/4 in., Collection of the American Folk Art Museum, Gift of Laura Harding, 1985.17.1. Photo by Adam Reich.
Record Details

Optician Sign

Artist
Date1900
Place/RegionPossibly Pennsylvania
MediumGilded and painted cast zinc
Dimensions18 1/4 × 60 3/8 × 1 1/4"
Credit LineGift of Laura Harding
Accession number1985.17.1
Photo CreditAdam Reich
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