Description:

IMPORTANT "WESTERN INN" TAVERN SIGN (PROBABLY NORTH GEORGETOWN, COLUMBIANA COUNTY, OHIO).
American, dated 1851. Two sided with scrolled sheet metal crest, forged iron oval frame, gray shaded in red lettering "WESTERN INN by G.ABRAHAM." One side has a forest scene with a Tom, hen and Jenny turkey family; reverse with a dreamy oasis scene with palm trees and water. 38.25"h. 40"w. Ex David Good (Camden, Ohio); Greg Kramer (Robesonia, PA); Clark Garrett (Fairhaven, Ohio).

Cataloguer's note: Research on the potential origin of the sign lead to the discovery of a historical marker on the former "Stage Coach Inn" in North Georgetown, Ohio (which burned down in 2019) that read "Stage Coach Inn; Built in 1822 by Samuel Long Sturgeon as "Western Inn." A favorite stop for stage coaches enroute from Pittsburgh to Massillon, where travelers continued by boat on the old Ohio canal or by other coaches to the west. Presented by Tjaatje Dewitt Chapter, National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century." The National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century is focused largely on the research of geneaology in early colonial history.

    Condition:
  • A little surface wear and one scrolled piece on crest is missing at center. Examined under black light; no evidence of inpainting.

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