“We Come to Greet You/Gladly We Come” Sign1875–1900100 1/2 × 24 × 2 1/2"Paint on wood and metal with applied metal and paperGift of Kendra and Allan Daniel2015.1.12201557165372Artist unidentifiedArchitectureThe American Folk Art Museum believes this work to be in the public domain. http://nodes.emuseum.com/BU1BGBAG/apis/emuseum/network/v1/vocabularies/termMaster28734United StatesThree Dimensional WorksFraternal Art and ObjectsThis intriguing sign, with its welcoming message, remains a mystery. Research has not pointed to any fraternal groups that were known to use such signs as this, or to objects with this message; however, its shape does resemble the large wooden poles erected as part of spring maypole festivals in many countries, including the United States. Songs associated with the maypole tradition in America do include the phrases painted on this sign.
Stacy C. Hollander, ""We Come to Greet You/Gladly We Come" Sign," exhibition label for Mystery and Benevolence: Masonic and Odd Fellows Folk Art from the Kendra and Allan Daniel Collection. Stacy C. Hollander, curator. New York: American Folk Art Museum, 2016.
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Stacy C. Hollander, ""We Come to Greet You/Gladly We Come" Sign," exhibition label for Mystery and Benevolence: Masonic and Odd Fellows Folk Art from the Kendra and Allan Daniel Collection. Stacy C. Hollander, curator. New York: American Folk Art Museum, 2016.
Object information is a work in progress and may be updated with new research. Records are reviewed and revised, and the American Folk Art Museum welcomes additional information.
To help improve this record, please email photoservices@folkartmuseum.org