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Early 20th Century Chicago Pharmacist Milk Glass Sign

$8,800
£6,668.54
€7,684.72
CA$12,445.63
A$13,384.23
CHF 7,156.57
MX$161,410.01
NOK 90,499.77
SEK 82,456.95
DKK 57,421.90

About the Item

This sign was manufactured by Rawson Evans sometime during the late 1800s and early 1900s. Rawson Evans was best known for glue chipped glass signs and gold leaf signs. This sign is made from hand cut milk glass. This sign was used to advertise for a pharmacy. This sign comes complete with its original bracket.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 25.5 in (64.77 cm)Width: 57 in (144.78 cm)Depth: 9 in (22.86 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Nouveau (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
    1900-1909
  • Date of Manufacture:
    c. 1900s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Some rust on the frame/bracket and scratches/scuffs across the face paint.
  • Seller Location:
    Dekalb, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 1050521stDibs: LU10033243314612

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